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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
1
Miss Mollie Moore hosts a parcheesi night. H Koede of Cincinnati and A J Hassmer of Lawrenceburg visit Batesville and Lawrenceburg on business. Mrs Mary Rott dies in Norwood at 72. interment at St Bernard. China settlement talks stall raising risk of renewed conflict and possible war.
Fred Ohlman fell from the stable loft onto the floor while throwing hay on Monday night. His shoulder blade was displaced and Dr. Gibson reset it, making him as comfortable as possible afterward.
Dr. Gibson, Batesville Board of Health secretary, reports 1900 births 48 with 20 males and 28 females, deaths 15 with 8 males and 2 females. Female population rose by 21, male by 12, net gain 83.
C W Vogel of Cincinnati was here on business last Friday. Miss Anna Schmidt of St Peters is working at the New Ripley House. Franklin D Stayton of Lafayette was in town last Friday. Henry Siebert and Herman Bosse traveled to Shelbyville Tuesday seeking work. Miss Kate Grieve and sister of Hamburg went to Cincinnati Monday. A dance for Miss Alta Gelvin at St Clairs Opera House Saturday drew a fine crowd. Frank Thiel Charles Hirt and Quirin Vonderheide attended the Knights of St John district convention in Lawrenceburg Sunday.
Local notice announces Mrs. McKee a fashionable dressmaker located over New Home Sewing Machine Office soliciting public patronage in Batesville and vicinity with fine sewing as a specialty. Johnny Martin traveled to Cincinnati Monday to take telegraphy exams for Big Four job chances and was sent to Dix Station near Indianapolis to manage that office.
Johnny Risk, employed as guard at the Indianapolis insane asylum, came home at noon Monday after a fever that began about two weeks ago. He plans to stay home until his strength returns. Chas Doll, telegrapher and freight agent, removed the knob from the gentlemen's waiting room door without explanation.
Fred Wessel Jr of Huntersville has bought and taken possession of the Otto Wessel butcher shop in Batesville. Otto remains as the butcher, with the shop at the old stand continuing to operate during normal business hours. The new owner pledges sound business practices and courteous service.
Residents weigh two proposals for an electric railroad from Greensburg to Versailles and a north South route from Brookville to Madison. One plan would levy a 2 percent property assessment along its line, the other would avoid assessments with a shorter route.
A collection of brief notes records visits and business trips by residents: Harry Jeffries in Cincinnati Wednesday morning. E. Dessauer of Indianapolis on Tuesday. QC. M. Palmer of Indianapolis in town last Friday. John Baily of Cleveland on a business trip last Friday. George A. Miller of Indianapolis on that day. N. G. Swails of Greensburg two or three days last week. Also Miss Pearl Ray visiting her sister in Newpoint, O. R. Hiller of Cincinnati doing line business in Batesville late last week. Otto Kirschner and family visiting relatives from Lawrenceburg, returning Sunday. Minnie St. Clair of Indianapolis returned Monday after a week with relatives. George Waite, brother of Mrs. Chas. Heidt, injured in Newport car yards Saturday, losing both legs after being struck by a car. Dead Letter Office notices for unclaimed letters dated Jan 31, 1901 addressed to W. T. Campbell, Rose Kurtz, Claud Maud, Mrs. Dora Kink, D. McCatuvay, P. M.
A fire at the Rochester New York orphan asylum, likely sparked by a boiler room gas explosion, sickened and harmed many inmates. Of 109 residents, twenty eight died and a number were injured from smoke and heat.
Young men with fair education and good character sought to learn telegraphy railway accounting and typewriting. Endorsed by leading railway companies as the only perfect and reliable institution. Graduates assisted to positions. Ladies admitted. Free catalog from Globe Telegraph College Lexington Kentucky.
The American Express Company processed more packages this holiday season than any prior year. The rise reflects greater generosity among people whose financial means measure giving, with more Christmas presents exchanged among friends than ever before.
Citizens urged action to attract a north south railroad and an electric road through Batesville. The piece warns growth hinges on new rail access and critiques proposals blocked by local interests, questioning delays and tax impact on residents.
Wm Schuler and Frank Meyer returned to Snelbyville Sunday night. A large line of underwear arrived at F Wessels store. Dr Ernst Timmermann went to Greensburg Tuesday evening, returning Wednesday morning. Anna Oswald came home from Cincinnati to see her parents and returned Sunday evening. J W Nation came down from Greensburg to attend to lumber business. Miss Anna Weber spent two weeks here and left for Rushville Monday morning. Sister Leo left for three months in Cincinnati. Rent offered for a five room house formerly occupied by Jos Werner via Fred Wessel Jr.
St Mark's Lutheran congregation met Monday night and elected John Bohner Geo H Beck and Henry Schrader to the Board of Trustees.
Mrs. Fred Morgan and her two children with Miss Anna Morgan left Monday for Savannah Georgia to visit Mrs. Morgan's father Major John Schwartz and Miss Morgan's uncle and other relatives for the winter.
The ice on Fred Schrader's pond has given Batesville youths a week of skating, sliding, and rough play. Activities included falls bruises shouting laughing fighting and a few cusses. Results show late sleeping sore limbs and headaches.
Ed Schafer has hired E F Gilliam of Bakers Art Studio Columbus Ind to assist due to growing demand. Patrons can obtain prompt quality photography by calling at the Schafer Gallery.
Monday night in Batesville Tony Siefert the town marshal filled the Hotel de Tramp on Main Street and extended tramps to sleep near the electric light boiler. One weary perambulating solicitor arrived, and engineer John Schuneman offered a bed of shavings by the furnace while Tony found a place to rest after coordinating makeshift accommodations for the indigent travelers.
Scouring done by Geo. J. Mehler the tailor. Frank J. Smith of Indianapolis did business in Batesville on Tuesday. Tony Lindenmeyer and his best girl visited Lawrenceburg Sunday morning. H. A. Greaves of Cincinnati called on local merchants last Friday. Chas. Gathman returned from Tipton Sunday evening to stay with his parents. Joe Mollaun H. Witterly and Frank Peine from Oldenburg attended the Knights of St. John convention in Lawrenceburg Sunday. German services at St. Mark's church next Sunday at 10 AM and 7 PM. Mrs. Chas. Johnson brought her father Frank Kirschner home Monday afternoon. he will live with Mr. and Mrs. Johnson.
Trustee Michael Benz of Laughery Township announces weekly township business at Benz Bros. office in Bitesville every Saturday. Parties with business should call on that day.
Visitors see Bessler's new veneer mill in Batesville producing quarter oak veneer. The venture runs smoothly and is expected to yield good returns and lasting success for Mr. Bessler.
On January 16 1901 the Retail Lumber Dealers Association plans a 3500 mile land and 700 mile sea trip from Indianapolis to Havana Cuba. The itinerary starts at 7 10 p m and costs 100 per person, excluding train meals but including lodging on board and in Havana. Write R K Wellman Secy Retail Lumber Dealers Association Hartford City Indiana for details.
The inauguration outlines a noon procession from the State House to Col Durbin's hotel, a return to the State House for the ceremony, an evening public reception, and a 9:30 pm ball at Tomlinson Hall. Big Four Route tickets go on sale January 13th and 14th for round trips.
Henry Oswald Sr. visited Cincinnati on Sunday morning. Miss Glenn Ross of Andersonville visits Miss Mary Campbell this week. James A. Vine of Warren Pa. did business here last Friday. Truant officer Walker of Versailles checked on students not attending school Friday and Saturday.
Robert Forestal of Indianapolis visited Batesville last Friday after building the local beer house. Herman Bellstedt of Ripley County, father of famed cornetist Bellstedt, visited relatives in Batesville on Monday. Louis Dickman and wife traveled to Cincinnati for the funeral of his sister Mrs Wohlfa後cher, age 73 years. The piece notes a high child mortality from croup and lung troubles and endorses One Minute Cough Cure as instant relief, recommended by G A Baas.
A car aboard a freight train jumped the track at Morris delaying both early passenger trains. Train 34 stopped at Batesville tower for over two hours and Train 36 carrying Greensburg mail idled about the same. The article suggests double tracking from Cincinnati to Indianapolis if freight traffic keeps rising.
A Spokane letter from D C Feeney to Mrs Anna Kuntz honors John Klein, a Philippine War comrade killed in a Washington freight train accident. Feeney describes their deep friendship, Klein’s noble character, and the funeral effort. He clarifies Klein was not riding for thrill but as a passenger among seventeen aboard. two were seriously hurt and fourteen unharmed.
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