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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
1
A compilation of short items lists visits to relatives and fairs, business trips, rentals, and local shop offerings. People travel to Columbus Cincinnati Mishawaka Lawrenceburg and New Point while Engles Walsman Meyers and Thie Vonderheide advertise products. Labor day picnic urged.
Large assortment of shirtwaists in silks satins albatross satines and tri cots at less than half price advertised at Kramer’s. Mrs. Ditten of Covington Kentucky visiting her sister in law Mrs. Tony Siefert joined her to Morris on Saturday to visit relatives.
The St. Pauls Young Peoples Society plans a lawn fete on the church lawn at Cross Roads tonight. Auctions and events listed include Aug 30, with hacks leaving the drugstore at 11:45 and 7:30 p.m. Also advertised is a farm for sale of 60 acres cultivated and 20 in woodland one half mile west of Cross Roads featuring a five room brick house a good frame barn and out-houses with abundant water a young orchard of about 100 trees and reasonable price inquiries directed to Charles Meyer and Mrs Bertha Brockman.
Mrs Jos Mott and Mrs John Schorr Jr. traveled to Cincinnati Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs Moty’s sister Mrs Jos Furst who died last Wednesday. The funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Mrs John C G Drescher, south of town, returned Sunday from a visit to her daughter Mrs Fred Guenter on the State road and became ill shortly after with heart trouble, now in a dangerous condition under Dr. Gibson’s care.
The Gun Club shoot Saturday drew few members due to bad weather. Four members braved the day and scored 2 0 10 16 by Fred Srummer 2 0 10 16, Andy Kops 00 15, John Schroeder 12, Charles Green 00 12. A larger turnout is hoped for the fourth shoot next Saturday afternoon.
The Iowa town board met with most members present. Marshal Borgstede reported crosswalks raised and a fresh gravel haul from near the Big Four tracks. George Hillenbrand received curbing and steam pipe approval. Kaas and Won ning obtained permits for a stable and a drain. A Pearl Street vacate vote failed with one abstention.
The Batesville band earned praise for creditable music at the county convention last Saturday. Locals note the group’s consistent quality, while other good hands at Versailles were also praised. The common remark is that hearing the Batesville band guarantees fine music, and the community takes pride in its home talent.
Claver seeds at Walsman s and Wheat drills at Lig Hardware. Paul Mueller did business in Cincinnati Thursday. Ice cream and sodas at Meyers restaurant. Henry Kassens went to Cincinnati Thursday on business. A son born to Charles St Clair and wife Friday morning August 24 1906. Ed Santo went to Indianapolis Monday evening to visit friends for a few weeks. Miss Ella Hoyer left Monday evening to visit relatives at St Paul and Greensburg. Lawrence Nickel went to Weisburg Thursday morning to spend a few days with relatives. Miss Mary Schroeder left for Indianapolis Monday evening after a week at home. Miss Lena Kurtz went to Lookout to visit her grandmother. Mrs Pete Holzer and daughter came home Friday from a week at Terre Haute. Mrs Chas Hams and children left for Cincinnati Friday evening. Mrs George Dennison and son went to Moore s Hill and Milan Thursday to visit relatives. George Hillenbrand went to Lawrenceburg and Aurora Thursday on business for the American Furniture Co. Mr and Mrs Chas Peine of Oldenburg went to Cincinnati Monday evening for the fall festival. Miss Crescentia Bedel of Covington Ky came in Saturday to visit Mrs Henry Schroeder Jr.
Local listing notes a business room for rent in Batesville’s prime locality. Call TRIBUNE Crive for further information.
A series of births noted includes Dudley Gill and wife welcoming a son on August 10, John L Oilier and wife a daughter on August 20, Charles St Clair and wife a son on August 24, and Frank Brickner and wife a daughter on August 29. William Schleman and wife recently returned from a lengthy visit with relatives in Germany, their homeland, a reunion described as a great pleasure after so long away.
Mrs Ben Bauers and her son from Indianapolis visited Joseph Kurtz and family Saturday evening and returned to the city Monday morning.
Mrs. Ben Bedinghaus and her daughter of Indianapolis visited relatives in Cincinnati and Covington, then traveled to see cousin Mike Christ and his wife. They returned to Indianapolis Friday evening after an excursion lasting about a week.
Harry Borchett and family left Tuesday for two to three weeks visiting relatives in Illinois and Western Indiana. Mrs. Jimma Ackerpohl, of Chicago, visited Fred Ackerrpohl’s home and left for Cincinnati to see relatives before returning home. Fred H. Krieger and son Walter came from Shelby county. Walter will stay with relatives and attend Rev Gringel's school for communicants.
The miss Duhme Rosenmund Bauman and Meyer and Rev A bk Gringer traveled to Indianapolis Tuesday for Luther League. Mrs Wm Hartsell of Cincinnati visited sisters Miss Elizzie Prett and Mrs Wm Giesen. Coffee offered at 8c a pound. John Klein and wife went to Rushville for the county fair. Bersler couple returned from Lawrenceburg. Schrader family visited Sunman. Field fencing advertised at Thie & Vonder Smoke Schorrs Havana Blossoms.
The Reserves face Brookville at the local ball park Sunday afternoon in a long standing rivalry. Officials expect a fair and clean game and the contest will start at the usual hour. Fans are encouraged to attend.
Relatives of Mrs. Adam Peetz called unexpectedly last evening to mark her 49th birthday. Guests brought filled baskets, providing lunch and refreshments as the pleasant evening concluded with well wishes for many happy returns.
Notice to patrons urged strict compliance with compulsory schooling law. All pupils of lawful age must attend, with first day attendance aiding teacher classification. Out of town pupils require a legal transfer on entry. School term begins Monday September 10 1906. J C Timmermann president.
The Ripley county Republicans held a large Saturday convention choosing Geo. E Klein as permanent chairman and adopting resolutions praising Roosevelt Fairbanks Beveridge Hemenway and local officials. Candidates for several offices were nominated or acclaimed including Dr L T Cox for representative and Dr C M Brown for treasurer with others to follow. The gathering closed with a rally featuring James Bingham.
Linen and wash silk waists offered at greatly reduced prices by pat H. AH. Kramers with promotional emphasis on white goods and textiles.
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