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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
1
The Laughery Valley Lodge K of P held a Thursday night banquet with 51 Knights and a 15 piece Brass Band. Organ and leftovers were auctioned by Andy Kops, boosting the lodge’s funds as band members showcased ballroom skills in a final grand march.
Druggist S M Smith ex chair of the Republican County Central Committee suffered a serious paralysis Friday afternoon. He stood at his store conversing with Postmaster Row when he suddenly said his right side failed. Taken home, doctors attended him and he was not expected to live through the night but later showed improvement. His son Merle was summoned from Oakland California.
Mrs. Mary A. Alden died at her Penntown home January 21 1908 from stomach catarrh. Funeral held January 23 at Penntown Baptist Church Rev Bower officiating. Burial at Alden cemetery. Born in Beaver Pennsylvania 1835 she moved to Indiana in 1864 and married Warren J. Alden July 4 1867. They had three children one son and two daughters. Husband died in 1901. She joined Pipe Creek Baptist Church in 1887 and remained a faithful member. She leaves a sister and many relatives and friends.
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A recent Post Office Department ruling limits newspapers from carrying delinquent subscribers beyond one year. If extended, publishers must pay four times the postage on delinquent mail compared to paid-up papers. Delinquents’ mail must be bundled separately, revealing subscriber status to post office staff.
In Osgood Indiana a five placard notice warns residents against drunkenness vagrancy petty theft and desertion citing ineffectual laws and promising speedy justice. The message recalls past violence including September lynchings and attacks on prosecutor Davis and Maud Goss accompanied by a recent street brawl and a November beating.
Special from Milan reports attorney James H. Connelley avoided a serious crash when his buggy at the Pierceville railroad crossing was struck by a wheel as his horse spooked at an approaching train. He escaped severe harm with two teeth knocked out and bruising to head and shoulders.
The Star cigar box factory in Batesville closed after a fire and failed local efforts for a restart bonus. Managers decide to relocate to Dayton Ohio where a bonus is reportedly offered to do business there.
Delegates meet at Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis April 1 2 1908 to nominate state officers and elect national delegates under Republican plan. Fourth District meeting set for April 1 at State House room 83. officers and committee members elected. notices published in Republican press. Town board regular session reports crossings fire alarm talk licenses school pay and street work with several claims approved and adjournment to Feb 10 1908.
Rates have risen with Batesville papers offering 74 cents per inch for regular weekly ads in the Tribune and Herald. Occasional ads will be 10 cents per inch if contracts are not made, with a reasonable price for setting.
We extend heartfelt thanks to those who aided us during the illness and death of our mother and sister Mrs Mary Alden. Special thanks to the choir for the music. Sister and children.
The notice cautions farmers in Ripley County about lightning rod agents misrepresenting contracts. It cites a man who signed believing a ten dollar cost but faced ninety two dollars on settlement. The old scam is warned against and readers urged to know what they sign.
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and Batesville Lodge No. 668 for sympathy during the sickness death and funeral of William C Sheriff. Special thanks to Rev Holzapfel Rev Connelley pallbearers undertakers and New Marion neighbors for kindness shown. His wife and children.
A Sunday family reunion brought together grandparents, three fathers and three mothers, ten children, three grandchildren, and the parents from William Moore's family. Everyone gathered for the first time, sharing pleasant activities and happiness throughout the event.
First class commercial lot on Pearl Street with a fifty foot front and seventy five feet depth. For details contact the Tribune Office.
A. D. Richardson living about half a mile from Moores Hill station was badly bruised when the freight he attempted to board on the north track coincided with a fast southbound No 12. He narrowly escaped being dragged under the train with possible internal injuries. Doctors J R Pate and Johnson treat him and hope for recovery.
The Citizens' Saving and Loan Association got a new safe last week and plans not to lock it. The write up suggests tagging the safe to warn burglars it is unlocked to avoid unnecessary blasting. The playful note ends with a caution that burglars might still choose to blow it if unaware.
The Batesville community mourns the death of Wm. C. Sheriff who died Friday at 10 am at his Batesville home from a liver abscess after an operation. Born May 12 1875 in New Marion he was 32 years 2 months 12 days old. He leaves a wife and two children Opal and Reta. Funeral services were held at his home under Batesville Lodge No 668 I A M. Rev Holzapfel led religious exercises and interment followed in New Marion. Pallbearers included Herman Kaiser Will Behlmer George F. Klein Reuben Greemann H E Stowe and John Behlmer.
The February term at the Ripley circuit court convenes at Versailles next Monday. Grand jurors listed include H G Bielby Adams township William Richman Laughery George Livingston Brown Stephen Vankirk Jackson Louis Geisler Brown and Charles Robbins Franklin. Petit jurors named are N E Hammon Johnson township Howard Akers Brown Holman Bradshaw Johnson Albert Behlmier Franklin John H Fruchtuicht Delaware John Wagner Center Jesse Means Shelby Peter Nauert Shelby Charles Kohlman Jackson Charles K Matthews Shelby Elijah Rolnds Delaware Bernard Hodapp Jackson.
Last Sunday Adolph Kaiser and his wife christened their boy. Charles Hunger and wife and Walter Obendorf of Olean visited Saturday afternoon. Mr Hunger and wife left for their southern home Sunday while Mr Obendorf stayed to enjoy Batesville’s pleasant association.
Joseph Schmidt Jr. of Oldenburg was cutting trees with his brother when a limb broke free and struck him on the head in the woods near the Oldenburg brick yards. He died at 4 am Tuesday. His brother was injured and the funeral was held in Oldenburg.
Mournful resolutions note the death of Brother William C Sheriff. The lodge honors him as a faithful Brother and loving husband and father. They express sympathy to the bereaved family, drape the charter for thirty days, and publish the resolutions in Batesville papers.
Ripley county Republicans announce a county convention to elect delegates and alternates for State Congressional and Judicial conventions. Meeting set for Saturday February 8 1968 at 1 30 PM at usual venues. Laughery township gets two delegates and two alternates. Delegates already chosen for the State convention will be recognized.
A leap year dance drew about forty attendees at Mesmeier hall in Penntown last Saturday evening. A dainty lunch followed at eleven o'clock and the music was praised as excellent. Batesville youths and maidens participated and enjoyed the occasion fully.
Albert Houck was killed Monday while cutting timber near Rockdaley Franklin County when he was struck by a falling tree. The accident occurred in a rural Franklin County area, and authorities investigated the incident.
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