Batesville City Proposal Aims for City Status and Fewer Elections
A community letter urges Batesville to become a city between now and November to align city and town elections, avoid extra costs, and gain efficient self governance. It argues incorporation will reduce confusion under township limits and push Batesville toward progress and measurable improvement. The call asks residents to sign a petition and support the change for broad public benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Laughery Township
Medla
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Schorr Celebrated at Home
Neighbors and friends gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. John Schorr Jr. home to surprise her on her 34th birthday. The garden work was interrupted for a sociable lunch with attendees including Mrs. Motz, Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Sarringhausen, Mrs. Muckehrheide, Mrs. Bettice and children, Mrs. Kramer, Mrs. Zweige and children, and Mrs. Fred Zweige Sr. Everyone enjoyed the gathering and wished many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schorr, Jr
Charles Bettice
John Kramer
Charles Zweige
Fred Zweige
Schorr
New Real Estate Firm Formed in Batesville
E. C. Timmerman and D. McCallum have formed a joint partnership to buy and sell real estate. Their agency rates are reasonable and they seek clients wanting to buy or sell property in Batesville or elsewhere. A Sunday trip to Shelby county included Wm. L. Krieger and son Randolph, daughter Hilda, Mrs. Henry Miller and son Will visiting Fred H. Krieger near Waldron in his automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Timmerman
D. McCallum
Batesville
Wm. L. Krieger
Randolph
Hilda
Henry Miller
Will
Shelby County
Mr. Krieger
Fred H. Krieger
Waldron
Family visits and travel notes from Morris area
Adam Fehlinger Sr and family visit Brookville to bring home Clara Fehlinger after a three week vacation with friends. Mrs Closterman dies at Morris at 2 am July 26 1909. Louis Fischer buys a horse in Aurora for meat wagon. Berghausen guests of Kassens in Morris with son Dr Oscar Berghausen of Cincinnati. Lost horn umbrella at alumni meeting. leave at Schultz's drug store. Kaiser brothers on business trip to Cincinnati. Mestemacher accompanies to Cincinnati. Ed Reibel in Cincinnati. Wall paper and farm supplies advertised by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Fehlinger
Nick
Brookville
Clara Fehlinger
Schultz
Overcome By Heat Forces Carpenter Homeward Departure
Frank Wissel, a carpenter, became overheated at work last Thursday morning. He recovered after medical treatment and was reported all right by Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wissel
Main
Marshal
Charley Wernke
Ed Wissel
Gibson
Martin
Reds Defeat Greens In Close Batting Victory
The Reds defeated the Greens 6 to 5 in a tight late game on Saturday. Weigel and Hotopp pitched well for the Reds with four and seven strikeouts respectively, while hot and error prone defense helped carry the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reds
Greens
American Furniture Company
Tod
Weigel
Hotopp
Farm for Sale of Thevudore Pobiman Estate
Private sale offered for 16 acre farm located near Morris three-fourth mile northeast with deadline September 1 1909. If unsold, later public auction announced. Creditors must present claims by that date. Bernard Pohlman Morris lod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thevudore Pobiman
Morris
Bernard Pohlman
Lod
Train 16 Derails At Zionsville Injuring Forty Three
Train No. 16 derailed near Zionsville seventeen miles northwest of Indianapolis after a break beam failure. The accident injured forty three people, with no fatalities, and delayed service two hours at Batesville, delaying east bound passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zionsville
Indianapolis
Batesville
Watches and local notices from Lawrenceburg area
R J Limmerman advertises Hamilton watches as the world’s timekeepers while local residents share updates. Charles Johnson injures his knee in a stove pipe incident. Mrs Besser and baby visit relatives in Lawrenceburg. Fremont Stewart vacations with family in St Paul and Waldron. George Fischer returns to Sugar Branch, Switzerland County for work. Mrs Clem Feld Sr visits from Lawrenceburg. Henry Mang and sister visit Indianapolis. Miss Charlotte Cook from Cincinnati visits grandparents George and wife Cook. Belt pins on sale at R J Timmerman’s. Red cedar shingles received. Michael Meister and family spend Sunday with Sunman relatives. Mrs Louis Oser of Cincinnati visits here Sunday.
Batesville Beats T. T. Team In Rough Sunday Tilt
Batesville’s sixteenth inning effort ends in a 20 inning tie previously, but Sunday showcase proves Batesville superior to the Indianapolis squad. Silent Billy Ludwig earns a strong mound showing, Giffin exits after fifth, Hewes takes over. Next hosts Covington Kentucky’s Admirals. 2:30 start. notes include two base hits Nickel and Leslie and other misc. stats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Indianapolis
Silent Billy
Ludwig
Giffin
Curves
Hewes
Admirals
Covington
Nickel
Leslie
Lightner
Renz
Gauck
Spellman
Nickal
Ash
Terry
Would You Speak Write and Pronounce Correctly
An advertisement promoting a book titled Would You Speak Write and Pronounce Correctly by McKelvey Co. at 61 Titlin Ohio. It offers a 25 cent price for correcting common mistakes in spelling and pronunciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKelvey Co
Titlin
Ohio
Electric lighting trial and local household moves
Residents consider electric lighting after trying other options. Hr M Schnippel and wife moved stored household goods from here to the McCoy property for housekeeping. Several local residents visited family and neighbors over the weekend and receiver notices offered for a lost umbrella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hr. M. Schnippel
Osgood
McCoy
Mr. Schnippel
Hittel
Notice To Teachers Examinations Schedule For High School Graduates
Four examinations will be held from January to August inclusive for high school graduates. Each exam offered in two divisions on last Saturdays of January March May July and February April June August. Details cover Algebra Plane Geometry Solid Geometry German or Latin Physical Geography Physics Chemistry Zoology Botany English American Literature and Rhetoric with specific question counts. HALE BRADT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Hale Bradt
Quick Rail Wreck Damage Settlement Near Indianapolis
Peter Benz visited relatives in Indianapolis area. An insurance adjuster evaluated damages from train No. 16 wreck west of the city. After assessing injuries, an agreement led to a prompt check payment, likely preventing litigation and extra costs for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Benz
Indianapolis
Michael
Uunhbecessary
Luther League Holds Twelfth State Convention in Batesville
The Luther League's Twelfth Annual Indiana State Convention will be at St. Mark's church Batesville on August 3 and 4 1909. Delegates from across the state are expected to attend and receive a hearty reception. The prior convention was in Mulberry.
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Indiana
The
Luther League
St. Mark’s Church
Batesville
Mulberry
Lad
For Sale Farm of 163 Acres Near Smyrna Indiana
A 163 acre farm near Smyrna Decatur county Indiana with improvements a good orchard level cleared land except six acres near a good neighborhood close to a school with telephone and rural mail delivery offered at a bargain if sold soon contact Gro W Byrds New Phone 312 Greensburg Ind Mrs S Wippel of Morris leaves for Cincinnati then Seattle for two months travel The item also notes stock fish from government hatcheries big mouthed bass arrived in good order and various social notices from the community including a K of P band dance at St Clair's hall July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyrna
Decatur County
Ind
Gro. W
S. Wippel
Morris
Cincinnati
Seattle
West
Town Trustees Meet Amid Street Repairs and Licenses
The Town Board met Monday evening with all members present. Crossings on George and Stort, South and Depot, and Adolphine near Catholic church were completed. A bid for the stone at St Louis church was accepted and purchased. Crushed stone will be laid on streets needing repair. Citizens urged to stop dumping tin cans and garbage. Health Board may intervene. New street work planned on Pearl street near the public school and at Western avenue and Park avenue. Light at Blank's pharmacy moved toward street center. Hillenbrand Company sewer bond approved and recorded. George Hartman and Adam Peetz granted liquor licenses. Claims approved include repairs, labor, gravel, salaries, exemptions, and utilities totaling $662.99. Meeting adjourned to August 9, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Borgstede
George and
Stort Streets
Depot
Adolphine Street
Catholic Church
Schork
St. Louis’ Church
Board of Health
Pearl Street
Western Avenue
Park Avenue
Blank
Hillenbrand Company
American Furniture Co
Town Hall
Weet
Bounty land certificate offered for sale in Canada
The Department of the Interior of Canada sues for a 320 acre South African bounty land certificate under the Volunteer Bounty Act of 1908. It allows entry land in Alberta Saskatchewan or Manitoba and may be acquired by any person over 18 without further charge. Immediate sale price is $800, contact L. K. Telford at 131 Shuter Street Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Government of Canada
Ottawa
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
L. K. Telford
Shuter Street
Toronto
Canada
Mayor Leopard Markbreit Lying Unconscious in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Times Star reports Tuesday night that Mayor Leopard Markbreit lies motionless and sinking toward death with no further details available before press deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times Star
Leopard Markbreit
Did You Ever Stop to Consider Lighting by the Plant
Households may find electric lighting easier than oil lamps as residents note the electricity plant offers steady service. The column lists local announcements including sales, closings, lost items, visits and small notices from Batesville to Greensburg and Shelbyville, with promenant names and places.
Runaway Buggy Incident Injures Mrs Meyer
Last Friday evening Mrs. John Meyer and her daughter Flora rode in a buggy on Pearl street when their horse bolted past the E. C. Timmerman home. Mrs. Meyer was thrown, bruised but not seriously hurt, while the buggy struck a tree and damaged its gear. the horse was eventually caught. Mrs. Meyer has recovered from the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meyer
Flora
Pearl Street
E. C. Timmerman
H. H. Kramer
Unwelcome Visitors Deface Home In Absence
Mrs. Jos Luttmiller Sr reported intruders last week who called while she was away. They entered the unlocked kitchen, took a dozen eyes a jar of pickles a gallon of pears jelly and other edibles and left without a card or address. They departed quietly, the incident likened to the fate of Weary Willies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Luttmiller, Sr
Boys Cause Narrow Escape Near Adam's Church
Henry Druckelman and family were nearly injured when three boys on a railroad arch threw gravel at their horse drawn carriage as they neared town. The frightened team bolted at high speed until the driver steadied them, averting a possible accident.
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Henry Druckelman
Adam’s Church
In Loving Remembrance Of Miss Margaret Oswald
In loving remembrance of Margaret Oswald who died on Tuesday July 28 1908. The verse reflects sorrow and Christian comfort with a belief in resurrection and reunion in the sky. Her parents sisters and brother sign the tribute.
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Margaret Oswald
House for sale in Batesville with six rooms and amenities
A dwelling house with six rooms a large pantry and summer kitchen on ground floor. includes well and cistern 210 feet of cement sidewalk good garden and outbuildings. Located near town center. A harpain and on easy terms. Address M R Connelley Batesville Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connelley
Batesville
Ind
Baas & Schultz Notice and Local News Briefs
Notice asks all debtors to settle with Baas & Schultz promptly. Henry Schwier and wife visited their sick daughter Mrs. Kramer in New Castle last Saturday and returned Monday. Mr. Schwier notes the corn crop north of Rushville is in fine condition. Rev. Bauer of Indianapolis preached at the German M E church, then returned home. Miss Eva St Clair left for Greensburg and St Paul for a week. Joseph Hirt spent Sunday in Indianapolis. Mrs. Henry Kagens traveled to Cincinnati. Miss Carrie Richter departed for Belleer Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schwier
New Castle
Wm. Kramer
Mr. Schwier
Rushville
Rev. Bauer
Indianapolis
M. E. Church
Eva St. Clair
Greensburg
St. Paul
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New Real Estate
Ben Closterman
Louis Fischer
Aurora
Edward Berghausen
Oscar Berghausen
Henry Kassens
John O. and
Herman Kaiser
Fred Mestemacher
Thie & Vonderheide’s
Ed Reibel
Blank’s
Yoo
H.schumacher
Kirschbaum
Hotupp
Levi
Brockman
R. J. Limmerman
Hamilton Watch
Charles Johnson
Herman Besser
Babe
Lawrenceburg
Oldenburg
Fremont Stewart
George Fischer
Sugar Branch
Switzerland County
Vna Sawmill
Clem Feld, Sr
Henry Mang
Mrs
HI. Doepker
Charlotte Cook
George A. Cook
R. J. Timmerman
Meyer L’s'r. Co
Michael Meister
Sunman
Louis Oser
T. T
Batesville AB. R. Alp
We Lightner
Dealick
Mickel
Y Wintz
J Weruke
Oelrich
Weiterf
Adam Schumacher
John Fehlingver’s
Lawrence Holzer
Madison
C. Starke
Peter Holzer
George Hammerle
Prescott
H. H. Krome
Harry Canfield
Joseph Holtel
Peter Hittel
Hamburg
Dan Lavely
Shelbyville
Emma Cook
L. L. Convention
Henry Goyert
U.S
Little Ruth Moulton
Ek. M. Moulton
Cincinnati Enquirer
Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis News
Chas, Benz
John Schwartz
Ruth
Ed Stiegelmeyer
Jake Hafner
Jennie Miller
St. Clair’s Hall
Charles Doll
Chicago
Quebec
Montreal
Thousand Islands
Ontario
Fred Meyer
A. E. Foerster
George Ollier
Walnut Street
Chas. Kessing
Mrs. Wm. Martin
the Tribune
Margaret
Christ
Jesus
Baas & Schultz
Joseph Hirt
Henry Kagsens
Carrie Richter
Belleer Ky
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