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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
1
Through tickets to all points east west north or south are sold with baggage checked through to final destination. Accident tickets on sale. Charles J. Doll, agent.
Several shops list new frames and pictures at Schafer and Bohlana's Studio and Nick Blank promotes china ware and holiday eatables. John Pfalsgraff travels to Indianap olis on business while Henry Hannebaum and wife visit relatives near Peppertown. Local movers and a new electric light system are noted at Union factory and Batesville Novelty Co.
The message asks readers to clear owing subscriptions and accounts before year end. It notes the year is ending and emphasizes the need for payment, though it prefers not to send statements. It appeals to those who know they owe to settle promptly.
Ja cob Strassel died at his home in Reading Ohio on Thursday night December 7 1901. He married a sister of Mrs H B Schroeder of this place. The Schroeders were informed by special delivery letter Saturday morning and Mrs Schroeder and son Henry went to Reading Sunday morning for the funeral held Sunday afternoon.
Scouring done by Mehlon the tailor. FOR SALE tired heavy work horse see H J Walsman. Mrs J S Ray returned home Tuesday from a visit at New Point. Joe Wagner resigned at Ripley House and now works in Cincinnati. Elton and Dora Dickey of Decatur county spent part of last week with their brother Berry here. Mr Canfield of Holman visited his son Harry and wife, staying until Tuesday. Mrs Henry Blanch of Washington DC came Monday night to attend Dora Bornemeyer funeral. Fred Baas and wife and children and Mrs Baas' sister Miss Taegsler of Penntown visited Geo A Baas and wife Wednesday.
Gloves handkerchiefs neckwear and other dress accessories entice gift buyers at Nick Blank's for Christmas.
The piece notes practical gifts like washing machines stoves and knives as appreciated items. Walsman serves as the headquarters for such goods. Dora and Louisa Koester and Etta Holle from Indianapolis attended Miss Dora Bornemeyer’s funeral, with Holle departing the next day.
The Permanent Building and Loan Association will receive dues from 5 to 6 o'clock on Christmas eve December 24 1901. Frank Walsman secretary.
After rain eased shortages, Batesville workers feel relief as factories expect to run for a period without water hauling costs or shutdown risks.
Miss Dora Bornemeyer died on December 7, 1901 after a nine day illness likely remittant fever. She had returned from Indianapolis the day before Thanksgiving and was 25 years 11 months 14 days old. Interred at St Paul cemetery Cross Roads Tuesday. Jugendverein and St Pauls congregation joined funeral in force. Services by Rev Flautz.
Local notices include rent ads and inquiries at H J Waisman, social updates on residents from Napoleon Shelbyville and Indianapolis, a funeral in Cross Roads, business trips to Cincinnati and Chicago, and talk of a new Batesville bank. Subscriptions offer the Gazette and Tribune together. prices and regional travel details noted.
H. F. E. Schrader advances construction on West Pearl Street as a railroad may cut a corner of his lot. The public sentiment notes the unpredictability of rail moves and the need to plan around possible land changes.
Rain fell Sunday and Monday, bringing relief to the people of Katesville. The showers were not heavy but answered a long felt want and were welcomed by the community.
On Wednesday evening George Essler visited Batesville Bank and paid off all owed with gold totaling over 1900 dollars. He settled the balance to creditors by presenting checks due him and clearing all debts in a single act of payment.
A 158 acre farm offers an 11 room brick house, a 40 by 60 brick barn, abundant fruit, and three good wells. Located one half mile east of New Pennington and one half mile south of New Point. Call or write to Fred Meyer Sr Batesville Indiana.
The United States is estimated to have consumed 54 million pounds of turkey on Thanksgiving Day. This equals about 6,000 carloads of 1,000 birds each or a train forty miles long. East coast fad favors broiler turkeys at about two pounds apiece costing 75 cents to $1.00.
While playing with her brother on Monday, little Cora Engel was struck on the upper lip by a toy cedar bucket. Dr. Timmerman stitched the wound and used adhesive plasters. a scar will likely remain for life.
The Big Four may route a new line through Batesville avoiding tight curves between Morris and Newpoint. Possible paths run west past the depot then north of the Union factory, crossing Pearl street near Henry Stratemeyer and Huntersville road near Henry Sparenberg. Either option promises work for locals and keeps freight costs near present levels.
Multiple short items announce commerce and social events including Roys wagons at Walsman and Rings at R J Timmerman, fresh oysters at Engel s, a dance at St Clair s hall, and job ads at Western furniture factory. Travelers M R Connelley and Will Davis visit Cincinnati. Mr Bachelor from Moore Oil conducts business. Dr Martin travels Pipe Creek for a consult. Deputy Sheriff Aute attends Mrs Hirt s funeral at Oldenburg.
A colorful lineup of dress goods, silks, and wool waistings is offered at Nick Blaink's. Shoppers may find attractive, useful gifts for wives or daughters this Christmas season.
Al Turner and his wife visited Brookville last Saturday to be with Mrs. Elbin on her deathbed. She passed away on Monday morning and was buried on Wednesday following funeral rites.
First class blacksmith shop for rent in Batesville Indiana. Well located with up-to-date equipment and an established trade. Interested parties may call on or write to Leo Kirschbaum.
A reader argues Batesville can double its population in ten years if electric rail lines expand and more factories settle here, noting parallels with the Big Four and prospective north south lines through Batesville with Madison and Richmond as terminals. He asks what could hinder this rapid growth.
A franchise has won an electric road project from Indianapolis east through Shelbyville Greensburg and Batesville and beyond paralleling the Big Four line to Cincinnati. Construction is underway from Indianapolis to Shelbyville with Greensburg and Batesville on the near horizon. The service will aid local travelers by providing options to depart and return when Big Four trains do not stop.
Monday morning around 7:30 Adams and Curtis whistle and fire bells alerted residents. Bernard Klee’s upper story dwelling burned. Edstowe cistern provided the water just in time to stop spread. Fire damaged ceilings and some goods. Klee injured his hand, Dr. Gibson treated him. The incident underscored a need for a more reliable local water supply.
See Walsman s line of stoves and complete holiday slippers at Frank Walsman s. Konrad Hittle of Hamburg and Nathan G Swails of Greensburg were in Batesville and town respectively on Wednesday. Charles Bailey and wife near Napoleon were here Monday. Chas Zweige and family moved into Bertram rooms above Schene saloon. Engel s bowling alley offered a breech loading shotgun as a game prize. Miss Maude Moore has been sick but improving. Harry Greves of Cincinnati was in town. Mrs J A Bosse visited Greensburg to see her step daughter. Mrs Busching of Cincinnati attended Miss Dornemeier s funeral.
William Schot plans to use a new machine shop east of the Union factory and will later occupy a residence on George street. The notice invites readers to share any interesting, truthful news without scandal or slander.
Residence buildings are scarce in Batesville with six or seven applicants for the same rooms. People continue moving in faster than new houses are built, and the town needs better wages, more housing, and higher rents to improve living conditions.
The Big Four plans to straighten curves to compete with the B and O for St. Louis passengers and mail. Many curves lie near Batesville, signaling a probable route change in or near the town, which would benefit Batesville.
The Tribune offers Cincinnati Weekly Gazette free with a one year prepaid Tribune subscription at 1.25 dollars. New subscribers gain the Gazette free while old subscribers are urged to pay in advance. The Gazette is a long established West weekly.
Skates and sleds at Walsman's. Felt boots at Frank Walsman's. BR Goyert went to Indianapolis Wednesday. H and M Co show large selection of child's rockers. Fred Hackman of Shelbyville visited family here Sunday. George Bessler and son George went to Greensburg Wednesday. Editor A J Nusbaumer at Newpoint on business. See T M Co lace curtains and dresser scarfs on second floor. Born to Charles Binder and wife a girl Dec 8. Subscribe to Tribune for Cincinnati Weekly Gazette free for one year. August L Greemann went to Chicago to attend furniture convention. George W Gelvin to streets after illness. Joe Ording and Miss Carrie Trennepohl went to Cincinnati Sunday. she stays longer.
Konrad Wagner and his wife of Indianapolis attended the funeral of his sister in law Miss Dura L Burnemeyer on Tuesday and returned to their home Wednesday morning.
Train No 37 failed to stop last Saturday night for the first time since becoming a flag train about three weeks ago. As a result the late Saturday mail was not taken and remained in Batesville until Sunday at 10 a m.
The school board plans to hire Mr. Austin to teach the unexpired term of Prof. W. D. Robinson. The only obstacle is Austin lacking a license for higher school branches, though it is believed he can obtain one on examination.
A nationwide effort invites all Americans to contribute to a Canton Ohio monument for the late President William McKinley. The nonpartisan drive is organized by states and counties to perpetuate his memory and oppose anarchist doctrines. Donations may be left at Batesville post office or sent to Frank Jones in Versailles, head of Ripley county efforts, with each contributor recorded and receiving a souvenir from the national organization.
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