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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
4
The announcement names Dr Lafayette T Cox of Napoleon as a candidate for Representative, contingent on the Ripley County Republican convention decision.
Tevrg W. Saltmarsh of Franklin township named as a candidate for Representative subject to the decision of the Republican convention in Ripley county.
Newton Hyatt of Osgood is named as a candidate for clerk of the Ripley Circuit Court, subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
Franklin township doctor J G Cox is named as a candidate for Franklin townships circuit court clerk pending the Republican County Convention decision.
J. S. Johnson of Brown township enters as a candidate for Ripley County treasurer subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
County records show Anthony Powell of Otter Creek township as a candidate for sheriff in Ripley County elections. The report notes party alignment with the Republican ticket and outlines the official candidacy filing.
William H R Griffith of John Ron township announces candidacy for sheriff of Hipley County under the Republican party subject to party will and county voters.
County coroner announces Edward A. Zierer of Batesville as a Republican convention selected candidate for Ripley County Coroner subject to party decision.
Walter H. Pitch declares candidacy for the office of Commissioner of the Firet Justice at the Republican convention in Riprey county subject to the decision of party delegates.
The death of Cleveland and the third nomination of Bryan occur within two weeks, shaping the political scene and testing the endurance of supporters of the underdog.
The passage portrays Mr. Bryan as orchestrating the Democratic platform from Denver long distance, naming the candidate and shaping the planks in a Bryanistic order. He allegedly furnished the platform and arranged criticisms of the Republican line into the final plank sequence.
Henry Mang, First District commissioner, will not seek reelection. Walter H. Fitch, current county surveyor, agrees to run to succeed Mang, praised as a capable business leader and well qualified for the commissioner post.
The Greensburg Review prints a satirical attack by James W. Pierce of Greensburg on Fremont Goodwine the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor. The verse neither flatters Governor Hanly nor harms Goodwine, reflecting Pierce’s limited verse and criticism of both political figures.
The text argues that Mr. Bryan would curb judicial powers, risking anarchy, with a fatality overshadowing him and implying deserved defeat for his stance. It attributes strong negative predictions about his anti injunction critique and its political consequences.
The writer argues Bryan is too dangerous to be president due to his opposition to the courts and desire to curb their powers. It suggests he would gain votes if he spoke less and thought more, warning voters about his perceived threats in Washington.
Last Friday evening Thomas Taggart and four sub committee members declared they would reject further dictate from Mr. Bryan. Bryan had backed Theodore Bell of California for temporary chair and announced this in Denver. Taggart Sullivan McGravy Howell and Johnson then asserted they would select the temporary chair themselves, without Bryan's input, boosting Johnson forces with new room orders.
The Indianapolis Star quotes brewers Lieber and Fairbanks predicting a Democratic victory and a Republican setback in the Indiana Legislature. The piece argues their brewing interests sway voters, potentially alienating both Democrats wary of liquor influence and Republicans liberal on alcohol policy. It urges the brewers to stay out of politics.
Editors argue that tariff history is misused to explain economic panics. They claim Morrell tariffs enabled U S industrial growth while Walker and Wilson bills sowed vulnerability, and note current panic stems from trust issues rather than tariff law.
The piece argues that prosperity rose with Morill, McKinley, and Dingley laws and declined with Wilson andBryan era policies. It asserts times improve under a Republican president and Congress, worsen with a Bryanite majority, and warns against electing Bryan in November.
A four year old boy survived a severe dysentery after two doctors gave up. Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, given with castor oil per directions, cured him. The parent credits the remedy with saving many children and notes it is sold by Baas Schultz in Batesville and Bigney & Co. in Sunman.
Batesville Fourth of July activities at the fair grounds with Aarley Jackson near St. Clair's noted. Moorman and Koeptic visit Cincinnati for business. Mehlon and Drecher travel to Batesville to watch a ball game. Suhre and wife visit from Newport. Gerbes family vacationing with Mollaun. Blank returns to Lackland for a week. Baueking home from Terre Haute. Waywood visits sick wife in Batesville. Lola Burdick in Indianapolis. Mollamn back from Bartlesville. August Waban injured hand but recovering.
In 1972 a diarrheal outbreak spurred use of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which gained lasting success. The preparation expanded from a small start to nationwide and international sales, with nine of ten druggists recommending it. Sold by Baas & Schultz Batesville and Bigney & Co Sunman.
Cincinnati residents joined an excursion Sunday to visit relatives and friends. Gertrude Ratheiser Emma Rhonk and Clara Stahley were seen visiting, with Grace Henseley from Blooming ton Indiana a guest of local families. A large crowd attended commencement at Oldenburg last Thursday. Mary Rhonk of Cincinnati plans several weeks with local relatives. Clara and Rosa Stahley visited Morris recently. John E Stahley attended a business call at New Alsace Saturday evening.
A reader by the name of John Kemp from East Otsfield Maine shares a remedy to relieve chilblains. He endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve for chilblains frost bites and skin ailments noting excellent results and suggests purchasing at Baas and Schultz's drug store for 2 cents.
Engineers and viewers submit findings on a petition by Francis do Galbraith et al. for a free gravel road in Adams township, Ripley County Indiana. The board is asked to approve grading drainage paving and alignment to 7178 feet with a 32 foot wide macadamized roadway and culverts as shown on plans. Estimated total cost is provided with a bid bond requirement and right to reject bids.
Mrs John Goettle dies at Old Milan home after months of illness. J H Connelley resumes health after recent illness. Lulu Dever and Nellie Toole attend Washington Indiana music teachers institute. B A Connelley makes a Cincinnati trip. Joe Nikerk visits from North Vernon. Large crowd sees ball game with Versailles. visitors win 10 to 1. Home team to host Versailles on the Fourth.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's salve for skin disease itching and smarting. It states the price as 25 cents and lists Baas & Schultz in Katesville and Bigney & Co in Sunman as sellers.
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