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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
4
The article examines the two cent fare bill and a one thousand dollar saloon license proposal. It details amendments redirecting funds to school and town coffers, potential revenue shifts for Batesville, Senate passage prospects, and Prohibitionist opposition fearing tax shifts and revived saloon presence.
Citizens from Ripley, Switzerland and Jefferson counties are told to come to the Senate chamber where McCallum will admit them with pleasure. They are reminded to make their presence known.
Willian D Robinson and his wife of Versailles are temporary residents in Indianapolis. His main complaint is lack of work for now, but once the hundreds of bills pass through the legislature he will likely be busy engrossing them.
The outlook favors Purdue for the states medical schools battle with Bloomington. Both schools present strong arguments to seek legislative authority to establish a single state medical school. A consensus suggests Purdue has stronger claims for state recognition.
Lawmakers foresee changes to the Babcock bill as it moves toward passage. Critics cite discrimination against Indiana home companies and the removal of certain agencies as issues to be addressed while supporters praise its protective aims for insureds and overall credibility of insurers.
Harmon Fowler travels Spain on foot and overhears a brutal highway robbery planned by three men. He is suspected when the criminals vanish, jailed, then cleared after an eleven year trial ends with his discharge. He returns to the United States ruined by a curious misadventure.
The community reports busy butchers in cool weather and the expected death of Mrs. Thomas Flint of West Fork. Israel Shadday moves to Haneys Corner. John Brinson and wife honored at Beach's. 82nd and 46th anniversaries noted. Brinson sells farm to Grant Wright of Bellevue for 3250 dollars. Brinson plans relocation.
The Tribune notes a Buffalo firm offers readers a free sample of Miona stomach tablets and a booklet on treatment and cure of stomach disorders. Send a request to Kooth's Miona Company in Buffalo, N Y, to receive the complimentary sample by mail. The remedy is claimed to be a permanent cure for stomach diseases and is pitched to those with weak digestion.
Herman Harmeyer Sr and wife visited Mrs Dierckman and sons on Sunday. John Hildebrand suffered a broken leg in a logging accident Saturday. A boy was born to George Sammas and wife on Wednesday. George Alley of Oak Forest visited Saturday. Mrs C Harvey and Mrs H Puts kamp helped at a quilting by Mrs Harmeyer on Monday. Chas G Harvey went to Brookville on Wednesday. Grandpa Macke is very ill, over 90.
Jake Weber sold jewelry last week. John Wissman his wife and son Charrett from near Batesville visited local folks. Henry and Fred Peetz were sick but improving. Herman Dieckman went to Batesville on business. Andy Kops of Batesville visited his cousins here. Our community is busy with the butcher trade this week.
Mrs. Jno Lowe of Cooper Maine reports two years of illness ended by Chamberlain stomach and liver tablets. She bought twelve bottles and is now well. Sold by Baas Schultz Batesville Bigney Co Sunman.
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