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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
1
Community notices from Walsman to Frank Roell detail storefronts railings and sales. People travel for work visits and family visits while local shops advertise prices and goods including feed wagons farm supplies and safe deposit boxes. A church event adds social context through new members and a dance at St. Clairs hall.
William Weigel was entangled in a frizzer at the American factory on Friday at 3 30 PM. Doctors Gibson and Coomes amputated the left thumb at the third joint. Will receives support from many friends.
Joseffy brings a mystery music and magic show to the public next Saturday evening. Prof. Joseffy has performed in many churches and carries strong testimonials from audiences. Admission is adults 20 cents with 10 cents for reserved seats at Baas and Schultz's drug store. children pay less.
Senator D McCallum filed S B 100 in the Indiana General Assembly to legalize the incorporation of Batesville Ripley County and validate all officer elections ordinances by laws minutes and tax actions declaring an emergency and immediate effect after passage.
Joseph T Ensinger was jailed overnight after a Friday altercation with Henry Gander in Gander's saloon. He pled guilty to assault and battery the next morning before Squire Stowe and was fined $5 with costs totaling $10.25.
Community blurbs list sales rentals births visits and local events. Farmers, merchants, and residents including Meyer's hardware store, Batesville merchants, Engel's oysters, and local clergy appear with short actions and travel notes. Repairs and transport upgrades are mentioned along with a recent worker injury and railway washout repairs.
Joseph A. Meister sold his livery outfit including horses vehicles and harness to Monroe Greemann last Saturday. The stock was moved to Hessler's barns for feeding rest and repairs to the vehicles. Meister has no definite plans but may stay in town. Greemann has not stated whether he will start a new livery barn or sell the stock.
Aug L and A C Greemann traveled to Seymour on business. Mrs W C Greemann has been ill for a week. Meyer’s hardware store advertises spring fertilizers and carloads of buggies for sale.
Congregational meeting at St Mark s Lutheran on the first Monday of the new year drew strong turnout. Officers reported progress with a notably cheerier treasurer showing surplus over the previous year and treasury funds after expenses. A renovation committee was named and salaries for the minister organist and janitor were increased. Newly elected officers to be installed next Sunday morning.
A list of numerous property transfers including Louisa Arkenberg to William Cook in 80 acre parcels in Franklin township and related deeds in Johnson, Brown, Laughery and Shelby townships. Notable entries include Nicholas Mitchell to John Copeland 53 acres, and Geo H Goyert Guard to Louis Goyert with fractional shares. Local notices mention ongoing elevator operations, seed purchases, bakery items, and community organizational acts at St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
The Ladies Auxiliary Knights of St. John held a banquet at Nickel's hall last Wednesday night. guest of honor was Mrs. B. J. Bruening of Huntington, West Virginia. The auxiliary attended in full, a green white and red spread was served, toasts were given and the event declared thoroughly enjoyed.
Hermane Johanning and his wife relocate from the Herman Krieger farm north of town to the Schwetman property in Huntersville. Ed Frensenmeier and wife, living on the Garteman property, will take over the Krieger farm.
Oil Prince Jr is now ready for service at Behr man livery barn on George street next to Batesville Mill. Mrs John Fichtner and son Ed visit Shelbyville for a few weeks while Ed works there. Kirst National Bank to stay open Tuesday evenings 7 to 8 for working people. Ag Just think Mocha and Java coffee 18c a pound versus city 25c. Morris flour praised for good bread. Smoke Schorrs Havana Blossoms.
Andy Walke, shot in the hip by Tony Faust on New Year's Eve, experiences worsening pain and loss of limb use. Doctors probed the wound, extracted the bullet, removed surrounding pus and cloth, and warned blood poisoning may ruin recovery and likely render the limb useless.
The town board, with full attendance, reelects Joseph Schork as president for the coming year. It orders communication with the railroad company over crossing repairs and gravel pricing, approves an ordinance on salaries for town officials, and reads a first time Ordinance No. 64 authorizing $3,000 street bonds. A special meeting is set for Jan 26 to decide on the bond issue.
Batesville Musical club presents the third concert of the series at Nickel's hall on January 24. Tickets and reserved seats are sold at Baas & Schultz's drug store. Concert begins in the evening. Items like fascinators and tam o Shanter styles are featured. H. H. Kramer.
Mrs Thomas Mann and her children visited relatives at Newpoint on Saturday. William Green traveled to Shelbyville on Saturday for a short visit. Batesville Hour reports bread production exceeding that of common flour. Ice cream and ice cream sodas are available at Meyer's restaurant.
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