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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
1
Daily rail services east and other routes listed with flag stops. Local notes report Christmas visits, relatives traveling to Indianapolis Greenburg and Cincinnati, and holiday events at Engel's and St Mark's church. Upcoming letters to be sent to the Dead Letter Office by December 31 1900.
We express heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for help during the long illness and the last rites after the death of our husband and father Jerry G. Woerdeman May the Great Searcher of all hearts bless and comfort you all.
A crowded local notes page lists births, visits, travels, and holiday greetings. Mentions Ben Wernke's newborn son, Mr. Kornhoff and family in Cincinnati visiting relatives, a green silk umbrella lost at the schoolhouse, various trips to Cincinnati and Greensburg, church attendance by Nev Bowers, and railway timetable tweaks proposed by Charley Doll.
The text suggests delaying discussion until the Supreme Court issues its ruling, which is expected to settle the constitutional status of the new possessions.
John Ollier of Walnut street bar keeper suffered two broken ribs when he slipped while carrying a water bucket on Christmas day. Dr. Gibson attended and reported Ollier is now doing well.
The article notes Mr Peter Sherman of North Stratford praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for lasting relief from chronic indigestion. It reflects on Christmas benefits, gift giving, and widespread acts of charity during the holiday across the United States and Europe.
Retail druggists cite Chamberlains Cough Remedy as preventing pneumonia in la grippe cases. Thos Whitfield & Co of Chicago endorse its prompt recovery and pneumonia counteraction. Sold by G A Baas Batesville and Bigney Co Sunman.
Christmas night events at German MFE church and St Pauls Cross Roads drew large audiences with fine music and collections over twenty dollars. Laughery church hosted a Wednesday night event with unclear reception while English M E church Saturday night offered a well attended program and engaging performances.
Scattered Christmas greetings and social notes from Newpoint and nearby towns list familiar names visiting relatives, returning home, or enjoying holidays. Mentions include Charley Cheen, Miss Cora Starks, Wr. Turner of Indianapolis, Miss Lizzie Menger, Miss Ella McDuffee, H J Wallman, Mrs. Fisher, Gus, and Nick Blank promoting gifts. A New Year dance is announced at St Clair’s hall for December 31 1900, described as the century’s last dance.
An overflowing audience enjoyed Sunday night entertainment by St Mark's Lutheran Sunday school with a strong program. Collections topped thirteen dollars. St Johns Sunday school at Huntersville church on Christmas eve drew a large crowd and a good call.
Michael Benz trustee of Laughery Township announces weekly transactions at Benz Brothers office in Buttesville every Saturday. Citizens with township business are urged to call on that day.
Notice states Batesville Printing Company stockholders meet at the TRIBUNE office on Saturday night December 29 1900 at 7 o'clock standard time to conduct annual business. All stockholders urged to attend if possible.
Mrs Carmady wife of Pat Carmady of Morris found him dead on the porch after a night fall. Coroner held post mortem. he had left Ireland in 1862 at age 30 and had four children. Neighbors estimate his age.
A roundup of Batesville residents traveling to Cincinnati Indianapolis and Chicago for Christmas visits. local candy selections offered by Nick Blank and prices listed. Community notes praise a prosperous year and holiday generosity with multiple social visits and gatherings around Christmas Eve.
Holiday drinks offered at the Manhattan saloon include Tom and Jerry Egg Nog Hot Rum Kentucky Teddy and Manhattan Cocktails. The proprietor Wu St Cuam invites patrons to order any time during the remainder of the century.
Census figures show Batesville within corporate limits housing fewer than 1400 residents. The eastern town portion and Huntersville would raise population if counted separately, but the central tally remains under 1400.
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