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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
1
Daily train notices list eastbound No. 36 and westbound No. 1 with ordinary service details. Local news mentions plows, cigar shops, social visits, fairs, and Labor Day events at Batesville fair grounds plus school start on September 2 and family trips to nearby towns.
The executor of Maria Kk. Haveriotts estate announces immediate sale of household furniture. Viewings are requested as bargains await. Agent identified as H Stratemeyer serves as executor.
Two representatives from the German Medicine Company of Cincinnati arrived Saturday to seek permission to operate a temporary show and sell medicines. The town should charge fair compensation for such access as it disrupts local druggists who pay taxes.
The Batesville water works question is crucial for town safety and growth. A good site for a pond with sufficient capacity is essential, with capacity convenience and price guiding the purchase. A properly funded system could save more in fire damages over twenty years than its cost, easing tax impact on residents.
Announcement of a new sewing school starting September 1 with applications accepted on or before September 1. Mrs. L. G. McKrs. oversees the program.
The Stars defeated the All-Professionals 28 to 1 as Roell controlled the pitching with sharp curves. Only five All-Prof players reached first base while Oser pitched for the losers. The Stars schedule shows a game with Newpoint here on Sunday and Monday.
Fashion notes highlight habit-back skirts as a top trend for Paris London and New York. The September Delineator showcases several styles while paper patterns for the month arrive and patrons are invited to visit the pattern department.
Sunman stockholders gathered last Saturday to elect directors Christ Nieman Dr C Neuforth G B Ashton Henry Schuck H G Bielby Sunman John Billman Dearborn County Geo J Cravens Versailles N M Ward Elrod and Chas Stevenson Franklin Tp The directors met Monday night to organize naming Christ Nieman President Dr C Neuforth Vice President and W D Robinson Cashier The bank begins with flattering prospects.
Several brief items record social visits and travels including Miss Louisa Koester to Cincinnati and Miss Lotta Scurader to Indianapolis. Frank Erne and the Spiegel sisters went to Cincinnati while Mr. and Mrs. Greemann prepared for the Pan American Exposition. A farm for sale near Hayden in Jennings County is advertised by John L. Kelsch. Henry Showers and Minnie Mencke wed at the bride’s parents residence near Napoleon.
After the Labor Day celebration bills were printed, preparations were made for an exciting fox chase on the fair grounds that evening at 7:30. Prizes will be awarded to the three best entrants. Only thoroughbred hounds may enter.
In Batesville I am closing my business and request all persons knowing themselves to be owing me to call and pay the same by Sept 1 1901. All accounts unpaid after that date will be turned to an attorney for collection. L. Martin MOD.
Sheriff Voss with James Smock and Dr Beckett brought Edward Matthews, two years old, from Haney's Corner to the Asylum for the Insane. The child, son of James Matthews, is described as vicious and dangerous, handcuffed and irons on feet for safety.
Citizens pay at least six thousand dollars yearly for property insurance and would gain by a water system funded by insurance savings. A Batesville water works plan could be paid off in three to four years, yielding twenty years use with fire protection and utilities while avoiding higher insurance costs.
Smoke Ickhorr pride of Cuba and Hoosier wheat drills noted. Walsman’s Elgin creamery butter listed for sale at H. H. Kramer’s. Charles Johnson at Lawrenceburg fair. McCall’s Magazine subscriptions offered by Nick Black and Nick Blank. Eye tests by Ralph J. Timmermann. Rev. Rector returns from Mitchell M and S. Miss Lotta Miegel visits Wesley Schultz. Morris Mills repairs and daily grinding schedule. Standard Oil’s Geo Spears settles dispute over Pfaisgraff and Erwin. Pfaisgraff delivers property to Spears and Cravens. Cravens drives the tank.
A public dispute unfolds between the Democratic Herald and the Batesville Tribune over an unsigned article. The Herald accuses the Tribune of insults to Germans, while the Tribune denies co running with any party and defends its stance on local law and a Sunday saloon controversy.
Reports from Brookville and surrounding areas note visits and travel by residents. Rev Freudenreich went to Cincinnati and others journeyed to Louisville, Indianapolis, and Muncie while local officials and families posted health and business updates.
The Young People’s Society of St. John’s church held its annual outing Sunday at Doeping’s grove one mile northwest of town. A goodly number of members and friends attended and enjoyed a pleasant day together.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets offer mild relief and gentle, pleasant effect. Sold by G. A. Baas in Batesville and Birney & Co. in Sunnim.
The Batesville Tribune notes a 1881 constitutional amendment limiting municipal indebtedness to 2 percent of taxable property. With Batesville valued at $550000, that caps available funds for water works at about $11000, well short of construction costs. Options include foregoing water works, private supply, or private plant lease to the town.
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