Bohland Arrest Over Assault on Prosecutor Davis
Sheriff Gordon and deputies arrested Jacob Bohland in Batesville for the July 30 1907 assault on Prosecuting Attorney Davis. Bohland posted 41000 bond and returned to Versailles with his brother Attorney Bohland to await February 24 court. Prosecutor Davis and legal counsel details followed as the case moved toward trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Gordon
W. Griffith
James Johnson
Versailles
Batesville
Jacob Bohland
Andy Mohr
Davis
Jake Bohland
M. F. Bohland
Jake
Mike
Thompson
Connelley & Klemm
Chas. Wilson
Clyde Livingston
Ed. Hawking
Franklin County
Bohland
Mobr
St Louis Church Euchre Party Wednesday Evening
Ladies of St. Louis church host a euchre party on Wednesday evening February 19 at 7 o'clock with a musical program before and after cards and refreshments. The program features quartets duets vocal solos violin and piano performances by Mesdames Fischer Lindenmeyer Blank Romweber and A Lindenmeyer plus vocal solo by Mrs Roell. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
Card of Thanks and Local Notices
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors friends Rev Steding undertaker Severinghaus and D W Conrey and family for help during illness and death of Christina Wirth. Miss May Driscoll visits cousins then leaves for St Paul Indiana to Tampa Florida. Local items note travel and small ads for trunks and wash machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steding
Severinghaus
D. W. Conrey
Christina Wirth
Weddings of the Week Highlight Local Unions
Fred Jaeger and Miss Louisa Kahlmeyer wed at St Johns Huntersville with Rev H J Steding officiating. They plan to establish a home on Broadway street. Albert Siebert and Miss Lizzie Compart married at St Pauls Cross Roads with Rev H Flantz. They will live on a farm in Decatur county. Albert Goyert and Miss Neta Fries wed in Brookville, with the groom a son of Geo H Goyert. they will reside in Brookville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jaeger
Louisa Kahlmeyer
St. John’s Church
Huntersville
H. J. Steding
John Jaeger
Anna Kahlmeyer
Heihl
Broadway Street
Albert Siebert
Lizzie Compart
St. Paul's Church
Cross Roads
Rev. H. Flantz
Decatur County
Albert Goyert
Miss Neta Fries
Brookville
Mr. Goyert
Geo. H. Goyert
Miss Fries
Delegates Selected by Laughery Township Republicans
Laughery township Republicans met at Batesville town hall to elect delegates to congressional and judicial conventions. Delegates chosen were Herman Wononing and William Karl to Congress with John Idlewine and William Greemann as alternates. to the judicial convention William Schrader and Willon Schwier Jr with John Strobel and Fred Mestemacher as alternates. George Showers chaired. D. McCallum named secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughery Township
Batesville
Herman Wononing
William Karl
John Idlewine
William Greemann
William Schrader
Willon Schwier, Jr
John Strobel
Fred Mestemacher
George Showers
D. McCallum
Doctor Houstis Found Dead in Batesville Home
The well known Batesville physician Dr Houstis was found dead in bed at the home of Charles Schomber near Penntown on Thursday morning February 6 190s. He was about 73 years old and had been staying with the Schomber family. Undertakers Behlmer and Bruns of Suoman cared for the remains and the interment occurred at Penntown on Saturday at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houstis
Batesville
Charles Schomber
Penntown
Mr. Schomber
Behlmer & Bruns
Suoman
Public Sale Auction Near Suaman Seeks Cattle and Farm Gear
John Gutapple of one mile south of Suaman will auction his personal property on Thursday February 27. The sale includes cattle farming implements and household utensils. Auction starts at 12 o clock. See bills for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gutapple
Suaman
For Rent and Local Travel Notes From Cincinnati to Hamilton
For Rent. A first class baker shop with all equipment for baking in the Feld building on Broadway. For particulars call Joseph Luttmoeller Jr. The Misses Maggie and Edna Martin came from Cincinnati Saturday to visit their parents. The former returned Monday morning but Edna remained for a week. Dr Jesse W McClure of Butlerville visited his brother and family. G M Hillenbrand left for a trip through the south and east for American Furniture Co. Mike Weideman and wife from Ridgeway Iowa returned home after visiting relatives. John Bedel and wife and child and his brother Andy Bedel of Hamburg went to Hamilton Friday. George Meyers of near Ballstown went to Indianapolis to stay. Will Weigel left for Versailles on legal business. Clover timothy and bluegrass seed at Walsamian and Schroeder. Wm Gelvin came in from Indianapolis. Farm wagons at Meyer's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feld
Broadway
Joseph Luttmoeller, Jr
Maggie
Edna Martin
Cincinnati
Edna
Jesse W. McClure
Butlerville
John
Inlaw
Coomes
John Bedel
Andy Bedel
Hamburg
Hamilton
Trustees Meet In Town Council Session On Feb 1908
The Napoleon Batesville area council met Monday with full attendance. They discussed a culvert complaint on First North Street, ordered a Wednesday inspection, and instructed ice haulers to remove broken blocks. Ordinance No 68 setting school board salaries passed unanimously. A petition sought a Telephone Company franchise or pay station. tabled for next meeting. Fire Department membership approved and ballot box ordered. Various claims and a cross street drainage permit were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Borgstede
Henry Ferkinhoff
First North Street
John Sitterding
Mr. Ferkinhoff
Committee On
Schwartz
Corporation Fund
Napoleon Telephone Company
Batesville
Napoleon and
Batesville Telephone Companies
Batesville Business New
Chas. Kramer
Fire Department
Enterprise Casket Company
Mulberry Street
Harry Peetz
C. L. Johnson
John Kraus
Batesville Bank
Brother Found Dead Near Linden Ind in Telegram News
John Sitterding received a telegram Monday announcing his brother George Sitterding had been found dead Monday morning near Linden Indiana. The remains were interred at Linden under the auspices of the Red Men, of which he was a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sitterding
George
Linden
Ind
The
Red Men
Morris somber trades and local moves in Morris area
John Wissel sought to buy a team of horses in Morris but found prices steep for the times. Herman Rankin moved groceries to a new south Main street store room. The family will occupy the new building soon. Mrs. Frank Walsman and daughters returned from Indianapolis visit. Christ Gommel preached in Lawrenceburg Sunday after traveling there Saturday. Ideal Quinine Hair Tonic advert promotes hair care at Blank's pharmacy. Lizzie Sauerbrey of Newport visited Charles Heidt's family. Philip Schumacher transacted business in Batesville. Adan Baas of Spades did town business Monday. Mrs. Michael Fritch visited Sunman relatives Friday. Gehring's restaurant serves fresh oysters daily. Schorr’s Havana Blossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Rankin
South Main Street
Court Proceedings Highlight Local Court Actions
Mary J. Sheriff appointed administratrix of William Sheriff estate bond set at 2000. Several indictments heard with Al Cook Stephen Enusinger Batesville and George East Shelby township awaiting trial. East found guilty of grand larceny and sentenced to two to fourteen years for stealing 18000 from a saloon. Grand jury visited county farm. Several transfer and partition cases set for trial with Judge Bear to preside. Local attorneys noted in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Sheriff
William
Connerley & Klein
C. L. Johnson
Batesville
Court House
State of Indiana
al P. Cook
Stephen Enusinger
George East
Shelby Township
Michael Gray
Joseph Rimstedt
Valentine Kraus Et al
Dora L. Thomas
Bear
Madison
Reta
Wm. C. Sheriff
Case Against Laughlin Dismissed in Versailles Court
The case of John Laughlin versus Batesville Lumber and Veneer Works was dismissed in a Versailles court last week after a long, costly dispute. The ruling concludes a matter where Laughlin bore blame for an accident, while the Besslers aided with medical bills and wages, though the defendant was deemed not at fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Laughlin
Batesville Lumber & Veneer Works
Versailles
Laughlin
Besslers
Batesville Lecture Course Set At Town Hall
The Batesville entertainment calendar announces the fourth Batesville Lecture Course number for 1907 1908 at the town hall February 20 at p m. Happy Sid Landon the celebrated impersonator will perform a clean humorous program. Other local notices mention travel and visits by Mrs Ben Cloniger Mrs Angela Elder Mrs Clarence Reding Miss Clara Tekulve and Mr Hillenbrand. Local merchants advertise stove repairs hardware and related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesvillle
Town Hall
At& P.m
Sid Landon
Stand by Home Interests for Town Prosperity
This piece urges residents and nearby territory to buy locally, supporting town merchants who pay local taxes and circulate money within the community. It contrasts home stores with Chicago firms, arguing local spending boosts farm prices, credit access, and overall prosperity, and calls for unity and mutual support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Batesville
Cincinnati
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Montgomery Ward & Co
Rankins announces removal and new store opening on Main Street
Herman Rankins informs customers of moving from the depot area to a new Main Street building and opening on Saturday February 1a. He thanks the public for past patronage and solicits continued support with assurances of fair treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Herman Rankins
Coal arrives this week with car delivery option
Coal sellers advertise a carload of triple screened six inch splint coal for delivery this week or early next. Anthracite stove coal is in the yard and available with twelve hour notice. Local notes mention Miss Clara Kammeyer returning home near Spades, John Schultz visiting relatives in Shelbyville, and other small town activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Schwier Co
Transfers of Rural Lots and Acres Around Batesville
Transfer notices list William Johnson to John A. Bosse for lot 56 Batesville $40 and many other deeds: parcels in Adams Shelby Center Johnson Jackson Washington and Otter Creek townships with prices from $1 to $4,200. Names include Hillen Large Porsch Heinrich Stolz Stolz and others with property ranges from 1.5 to 148.37 acres and 14 undivided interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnson
John A. Bosse
Batesville
Louis Brumlage
John A. Hillenbrand
Eliza A. Spencer
Isaac Large
Johnson
Richard Williams
Hugo Porsch
Osgood
James Mathews
Peter Heinrich
Shelby
Mary A. Titus
Lillie M. Williams
John Farmer
Wm. Fagley
Franklin
Albert F. Shaw Et al
Samuel H. Pickett
Center
John Stolz
Alois Stolz
Undi
Adams
J. Morton Brown
Theodore Brown
Franklin P. Talbott
Mary D. Talbott
Shelby Tp
Philip Rupp
Edward F. Krouse
Washington Tp
Chas. B. Yanger
George Oshier
Conrad Oshier
Henry F. Ballman
Luther D. Rothrock
John Bruns
Nicholas Riehle
Ares Adams
Elizabeth Schuck
Sunman Co- Operative Canning Co
Sunman
Harry E. Small
John C. Wade
Indi
Int
Otter Creek
Advertising rates rise but Batesville papers hold
Rates have been raised with other county papers charging 10 cents per inch for contract space. The Tribune and Herald plan 74 cents per inch per issue for regular weekly advertisers, cheaper than surrounding rates. Occasional ads would be 10 cents per inch, with a reasonable setting fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
The
Tribune
Herald
Engel Wins Medal in Cincinnati Bowling Tourney
George Engel and John Schroeder traveled to Cincinnati for the International Bowling Tournament. Engel bowled with Busch's Five and scored the highest pins earning a $500 prize and a handsome medal. He returned Wednesday to compete for individual honors, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Engel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Engel
John Schroeder
Cincinnati
George
Busch
Engel
Lot For Sale on Pearl Street and Local Notes
First class business lot for sale on Pearl Street with fifty foot frontage and seventy five foot depth. Also brief local notes mention Mrs J W Bryant traveling to Cincinnati and Hamilton to visit relatives, visits by Mrs Garnet Smiley, W J Wood of Royer Wheel Co observing business in nearby towns, and Batesville Casket Co seeking three sewing room workers and two cloth room workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl St
Tribune
Batesville Casket Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Euchre Party
H. H. Kramer
Joseph Fritch
Goyert-Fries
Sophia Idlewine
Milhousen
Walter Stockinger
Indianapolis
Bertha Bruns
Blank’s
Meyer's
Jaeger Kahlmeyer
Siebert-Compart
Goyert- Fries
G. M. Hillenbrand
American Furniture Company
Mike Weideman
Ridgeway
Iowa
George Meyers
Ballstown
Will Weigel
Clover
Timothy
Walsamian & Schroeder’s
Wm. Gelvin
Meyer’s
John Wissel
Morris
Wissel
Frank Walsman
Christ Gommel
Lawrenceburg
Blank’s Pharmacy
Lizzie Sauerbrey
Newport
Charles Heidt and
Philip Schumacher
Adan Baas
Spades
Michael Fritch
Gehring’s
SmokeSchorr
Havana
Louis Grave
Emily Butts
Napoleon
Wim. Strubbe
Lena H. Day
James Rea
Waynestown
Sarah J. Peak
Holton
John A. Siebert
RE. R. Batesville
Cassius McMullen
Aurora
James H. Connelley
Milan
George F
Ben Cloniger
Junction City
Louis Ambrecht
Angela Elder
Wilmington
H. C. Canfield
Clarence Reding and Child
Greensburg
Fred Pickett
Clara Tekulve
Henry Feriinhoff
Grip
Peter Abplanaip
Just Hillenbrand
Walsman & Schroeder’s
Fred Meyer
George Drake
Clara Kammeyer
Mrs. Aug. Behlmer
John Schultz
Shelbyville
Fred Heidt
Josie Lang
Weisburg
Kramer's
Billy
al Cook
Dan Kammeyer
Henry Koepfle
Dallas Huyer
Engel’s
Recorder Wetzler
J. W. Bryant
Harry Dinkel
Chas. Taylor
H.H. Kramer
W. J. Wood
Royer Wheel Company
Oldenburg
Joe Straus
William St. Clair
Henry Winsor
Harold
Newpoint
George Walt
Hartsville
Letts Corner
Mike Benz, Jr
Nick Gloshen
Rushville
Clover and
Timothy Seed
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