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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1905
Page
1
A collage of small town items lists haying tools at Meyers and Walsman, ice cream at Engles, summer hats at Kramer, and a sale print service. It notes visits to Cincinnati by Louis Obermeyer and Henry Dallman, plus relatives in Indianapolis and Delphi, and trips to Knoxville and Chicago for family occasions.
A memorial verse recalls Raymond C Meyer who departed this life July 5 1904. Loved son and brother mourned by Father Mother and Sister with prayers for peace and a heavenly reunion in Christ.
The council met Friday with all members present and approved previous minutes. The marshal reported a paving repair at Pearl and Smith streets and requested tile and rip rap. Contracts were let for unfinished sidewalks on Walnut Pearl and Depot streets and notices to adjacent lot owners. Liquor licenses granted to Jos Schork Ben Schene and J G Cook. Building permit issued to C Schein. Claims allowed to Doll for railway gravel and Wessel for sand.
Mrs Margaret Schoentrop died at 3 am on July 4 at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jake Engel. She had been ill only a few days and left two surviving children Mrs Engel and Frank Beinke. Funeral held Thursday at St Louis Catholic church with large attendance.
Screen doors at Walsman s oil and gasoline stoves at Meyer's and machine oil and cans at Thie and Vonderheide s are listed. The notice mentions several residents traveling to Cincinnati Covington and Indianapolis for Fourth of July activities. A four room frame house with cellar and three acres of ground with 75 fruit trees is for sale near Western factory, via the Tribune.
Four to five months earlier Bert Newman, once a freight train brakeman at Lawrenceburg Junction, suffered both legs mashed in an accident. Rail officials recognized his merit and promoted him to passenger conductor on No 16, taking the job when his injured legs allowed.
Laughery Township and Batesville alumni met at Nickols Hall last Thursday for a successful meeting and banquet. President Emory Annewehr presided as attendees sang America. Addresses by Andrew Kops and Prof Elmer Jerman highlighted figurative remarks on progress and character. A musical program followed with violin solos, songs, and organ accompaniment. The gathering ended with a hopeful pledge to repeat the Alumni event.
A Thursday night blaze at the Batesville Lumber and Veneer Works started in the engine room and spread to the roof. Locals quickly controlled the fire with nearby water pressure before the fire department arrived, prompting calls for an east-end hose reel and extended hose to shorten response time in future incidents. The Besslers, accustomed to fire danger, aided promptly in the emergency.
The class of y05 will hold graduating exercises at St Clair's hall on Friday evening July 7 1905. Rev Gringel delivers the address A Strong Life and what to do with it with Y M S C orchestra music. The graduates are Misses Clara Annewehr Edyth Sick Lulu Newman and Monroe Wonning.
Henry Winsor reports his 14 month old son suffered a head injury when his sister tripped on grass and fell, striking the child near the brain base and rendering him unconscious. He was treated by Dr. Martin and regained consciousness, with the prognosis improving. Also notes visitors from Shelbyville for Fourth of July.
Henry Hirt and wife and Mrs. Geo Hirt arrived from Shelbyville to stay with relatives for the Fourth. George Hirt joined them Sunday evening. Minnie and Laura Klein came from Indianapolis to visit their parents George Klein and wife. Ben Renner and wife of Cincinnati are spending this week with Gregor Oser and family and other friends here.
Miss Katie Altenbach of Cincinnati visited Fred Siebert and family at the start of the week. The cornerstone of St. Pheil's church at Cross Roads will be laid next Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Lucy Becker guest of John Kramer and family last week. Fancy fans silk gloves mitts and handbags at Kramer's. Mower repairs at Walsman's Harness at Meyer's.
The column lists Local merchants offering goods from buggies to gas stoves and Petticoats at multiple shops while residents and visitors from Cincinnati Indianapolis Chicago Greensburg Be rea Ohio and Aurora spend the Fourth with friends and family. Notable names include H H Krome John Cook Mrs Geo Weber Miss Lydia Weidner Miss Mionie Schwettman Prof Schneider and Miss Anna Hoyer.
Herrick Seed Co of Rochester New York seeks canvassing agents in this section. The company is recommended as reliable and has strong references. They invite unemployed individuals to write for terms at once.
Charles J. Kraus died Saturday morning July 1 1908 at age 24 years 3 months and a days after a life of almost constant suffering. His parents did all they could but could not ease his pain. The funeral was held Monday morning at St Ludwigs Catholic church.
Clell Wolf was arrested by Marshal Rebeion on a charge of public safety incident for firing a public safety item within Batesville city limits. He pled guilty and was fined $1.00 plus costs by Squire Stowe, totaling $3.65, amid calls for consistent enforcement and questions about differing responses to street violence.
Batesville games saw Krebs fall to Reserves 5 to 3 while visiting July 4. Joe Benz struck out six for the Reserves with Norwood and Crosby handling pitching. A disputed call over a thrown ball sparked a moment but the crowd praised the strong play and poise shown by both teams.
The Kraus family thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness during the death and burial of their son and brother Charles Kraus. They also acknowledge floral offerings and wish divine reward for all who helped, from Joun Kraus and family.
Itighard B. Wessels and family of Albany Miss travel from parents John Vonderheide and wife toward their Mississippi home after a visit. Henry Kassens of Cincinnati arrives from the West with wife and children visiting Mrs Clausheide. Henry Blant and family from Cincinnati visit Boonemeyers. Goldie and Ida Newman return from Indianapolis to spend the Fourth with home folks. Calvin Otting and wife from Warren Ohio visit John Bacher and wife. Herman Drees Jr and family of Warsaw Ky stay with his parents. Otis Stowe and wife spend the Fourth with Metamora relatives. Victor stores records and needles at P Boerstler’s. 4-4 Smoke Shorts Pride of Cuba.
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