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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1909
Page
1
The Batesville Herald’s critique of the Krieger Martin recount sparks a rebuttal arguing the Republicans gained to seat a councilman after a recount. The piece defends the costly contest and asserts the elected candidate’s legitimacy while noting substantial savings from avoiding a special election.
Postmaster Walsman relocates the stamp window to the left of the entrance and asks the public to use this window rather than the general delivery desk. The change aims to reduce crowding during rush hours and continues the high level of service patrons have long received.
Local ads tout Christmas handkerchiefs at 6 for 25 cents and 2 for 7 dimes from H. H. Krome. Community notes mention a literary club idea and election settlement. Residents travel to Cincinnati and Indianapolis for funerals and visits, with several town names and dates of departure listed.
The fourth meeting gathered at the new school in Batesville on Saturday December 11 with opening by chairman Moulton. Debates on heredity versus environment dominated the morning, followed by afternoon sessions on nature study literature and geography. Notable attendees included Miss Ward, Mr. Shadday, Mr. Ward, Miss Thackeray, and Miss Nickel with adjournment set for the third Saturday in January.
Local agency Timmerman and McCallum lists varied properties including a 1.5 story 3 room house with two acres near Water Street in Oldenburg for 550 dollars and several farms and frame dwellings with prices ranging up to 2575 dollars. Also notes residents visiting and local commerce mentions like candy and toy shops and recent travel between nearby towns.
John Edward Schorr known as Ed Schorr dies at 29 years 10 months in Batesville after throat consumption. Born Lawrenceburg Ind., he lived with his wife and six months old son on Pearl Street. Funeral at St John Lutheran Hunterville led by Rev H J Steding.
Dr. C J Hornaday a veterinarian of Rosedale Ind will locate here on or about January 1st 1910. The doctor comes highly recommended and is a graduate of the Chicago Veterinary College. There is demand for a good veterinarian in this territory. Also notices on real estate and local social notes including funerals and visits. Large variety of fancy china and glassware for Christmas gifts at Blank's store. PARM FOR SALE two miles south of Batesville Ind. 25-3 to Work harness at Meyer's.
The Wigwam of Wauseka Tribe No 445 Imp OR M Batesville Indiana adopts a condolence resolution for Richard Powers. The charter will be draped for thirty days and the resolution recorded published in local papers and sent to the bereaved parents.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and at death and burial of our husband son and brother Edward Schorr. Special thanks to Rev Steding undertakers Kessing Zierer pallbearers Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias American Aid Society floral donors and all who offered testimonials of respect. God reward every one for their kindly deeds. His loving wife parents and brother.
In Memoriam notices for Louisa Closter Meyer died December 6 1908 with loving memories from her children. The column lists residents moving to Elm street property and other local travels including attendance at funerals, visits from Cincinnati and Richmond, and various goods at local shops.
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