02 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1899
Page
1
No. 1 daily timetable with stops and times throughout the day. Through tickets are sold to major directions and luggage is checked to the final destination. Agent Cuas. J. Douu advertises accident tickets and service details.
Daily arrivals and errands mark a sequence of town life with names like George Beck Nicholas Cornet and Tony Hassmer. Businesses mentioned include Engle's oysters Waleman's clover seed Oak Palace Saloon and Fred Mackenstedt's boots. A social event honors Miss Millie Dubme, while Dr. C A Row advertises daily availability.
Squire Stone suffers from the grip, and Dr. Martin is administering restoration to aid his recovery alongside others affected by the illness.
Mr. Soloman, inspector of mail service from Cincinnati, visited Batesville early Monday morning to oversee post office matters.
John Putman of Newpoint visited town last week for work tied to the Batonville District Fair Association. He spent at least one day conducting fair business in the community.
Paul Perry of Columbus Georgia endured thirty years of agony before reporting a cure from DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The product is said to heal injuries and skin diseases and is endorsed by G A Baas.
Six room house with a large lot offered for sale at eight hundred fifty dollars. Several other houses and vacant lots are available at low prices. Contact F M Fleming Batesville or Wm Fleming Greensburg Ind.
A columnist notes no electric road exists between Batesville and Oldenburg and doubts construction will start until proposed developers contribute funding, while urging public investment.
The notice says we are sending statements to subscribers overdue over a year. It explains that individuals should remit the total amount owed, but we will gladly accept and receipt for a partial payment if full settlement is not possible.
Advertisement extols Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy for grip and related symptoms. It touts relief from coughing fever chills sore throat and pain, claiming the medicine stops the disease’s progression and prevents consumption.
Clint Taylor Andrew Horton and Gale Moore traveled to Knochsburg on Sunday. Horton engaged with a stereoptical show at that place and plans travel in that capacity. The other boys returned Sunday night.
The English M. E. church ladies hosted a apron patch pie social at the town hall last Thursday night. A fair crowd attended with ample meals and hot coffee, and the event netted a $12.00 income.
Very cheap 80 acre farm well improved near Batesville. Additional large and small farms in Ripley Franklin and Decatur counties available cheap on easy terms. Contact F. M. Fleming Batesville or Wm. Fleming Greensburg Ind.
Advertises a cough remedy by G. A. Baas claiming it prevents consumption and saves money. Describes as pleasant for children and suitable when used promptly during croup colds and throat troubles.
At the Batesville Board of Trade meeting last Saturday John Morgan joined by purchasing Fred Schrader's stock. William Greemann was elected director to fill Schrader's vacancy. Geo Hoyer was elected President for the unexpired term Schrader held.
The proposal moves Franklin county territory south of a line from Ripley to Decatur counties into Ripley, enlarging its northern area. Huntersville would join Batesville and Newtown could join the corporation, boosting Batesville’s population to about 2500 to 3000 and making voting and tax payments easier for Franklin County residents.
See Walsman for wire. Large line of underwear at H. H. Kramer. Frank Huffmann of Cincinnati visited last Wednesday and Thursday. George Hillenbrand traveled to Cincinnati Monday, going East for the American factory. A. J. Bockenbotted of Cincinnati was in town Wednesday seeking Schaller Brewing Company beer. Mrs. August Hoelker of Indianapolis visited family here and returned Thursday. R N Papet returned to revenue service at Lawrenceburg Monday after a grip illness. Batesville factories run full time with orders ahead. Letters to C H Wasson and D McCalluy undelivered by Feb 16, 1899 will go to Dead Letter Office.
An advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar provides comfort and relief for consumptives in both advanced and early stages, claiming truthfully it offers relief and potential cure in early disease. Signed by J. Gauck.
The note calls for closer cooperation between workers and management at the Western factory. It urges each side to do what is right and, if needed, a little more to resolve differences and difficulties for a better outcome overall.
Thomas Whitfield & Co., a long established Chicago druggist at 240 Wabash corner Jackson, recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe for prompt relief and to counter pneumonia risk. For sale by J Gauck.
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A local column lists promotions and happenings including Smoke Schorr and Havana blossoms, five cent cigars, current fashion hats at H. H. Kramer, a portrait jab at a country newspaper, visits by Mrs. Benny Hahn to Indianapolis, Fred Schrader and Niel McCallum's return, and a shoe store sale by Fred Mackenstedt. It also mentions Henry Brockman expanding his store, Henry Dallman’s Indianapolis trip, potential shoe manufacturing in Batesville, and Wm. Zacharias visiting Oldenburg to collect revenue.
The local Knights of Pythias discuss attending the district meeting in Brookville on February 9th, indicating plans by part of the lodge to participate.
Chas. Dickmann traveled to Indianapolis Sunday morning, returning Sunday evening. Dora Dickmann plans to stay in the city for an extended period.
Mr Canfield of Lawrenceburg or nearby Dearborn County has taken the role of bookkeeper at the Western factory. He plans to become a Batesville citizen.
Monday morning readings showed temperatures plunging to 20 to 25 below zero at Valparaiso, breaking all previous cold records. Locals faced severe frost and weather warnings as the cold spell continued from the prior night.
The Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting at the Tribune office on Saturday night February 4 1899. D McCalllum Secretary.
An aged care remedy claim touts Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as strengthening nerves and boosting appetites. For sale by G A.
The ad notes that kidney disease is a leading killer among adults and urges early action when symptoms appear. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as guaranteed or money refunded and is signed by J. Gauck.
The Batesville and Versailles Telephone Co. men, in town early Monday, urged raising poles and affixing insulators. Work began that day and the line should be ready soon.
A Maine resident praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the only effective treatment for water cough cold chills and grip after trying many products. The seller J Gauck offers the remedy at 50 cents per bottle.
Court records list grand jury members L L Bentham Frank Klocher and others, with numerous civil and petition docket entries. State docket covers indictments including disturbing meetings and assault with intent to kill. Civil docket includes numerous foreclosure and partition suits, and petition docket to sell real estate. claim docket lists estates and guardianships.
An advertisement argues membranous croup kills thousands of infants yearly and claims Foley's Honey and Tar could have saved them. It urges households to keep the product on hand and asks readers to consider affordability.
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