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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
3
The article notes Batesville enjoyed an exceptionally dry Saturday with record low rainfall. It includes a critique of censorship and a defense of free press from the newspaper editor.
The Osgood Journal outlines a plan to bar unfit individuals from liquor licenses and to run saloons by law abiding men. It urges strict practices including closing at 11 PM and refusing sales on Sundays to minors or intoxicated persons, challenging readers to accept the proposed system.
We offer new engines from 10 to 40 HP at $150 and up and special prices on new machinery. Second hand corn shredders clover hullers separators and saw mills available at low figures. Purchasers bringing this ad receive railroad fare refund. Write for Tripp Bros fertilizers prices.
The Tribune defends its anti saloon stance while saloonkeepers resist and the voters choose retention of saloons. The editors claim they act from conscience and pledge enforcement of the law while inviting fair conduct and open debate.
The note warns that without better foresight a future election could be forced within two years leading to elimination. It expresses a cautious hope for improved performance and better outcomes in the near term.
A series of transfers lists buyers and sellers in Batesville, Center Otter Creek and surrounding townships with parcels from 2 to 1242 acres and prices ranging from 80 to 5500 dollars. Names include Adolph Cook, John Beyer, Helen McMinds, Arthur Beck, Henrietta Hawking, Maria Macke, Christian Kohlmeyer, Geo Hand, Lula Dolens, John Small, Wm Farmer, Mary Schumacher, John Smith, Charles Billman, Barney Hodapp, Gerhard Tebbing, and others. Also ad for rental of two living rooms.
Billy Peasans is a black Percheron stallion. He stands 16 hands high and weighs 1700 pounds. He will be available for the 1400 season from April 1 to June 30. Locations and schedule include Mondays at Fred Pappenhausen’s, Wednesdays at Chris Bohlke’s, and Fridays and Saturdays at home.
Diamond a 15 hand black Spanish Jack with good bone and muscle offered for the 1909 season at B10 to insure a colt to stand and suck. Available Fridays and Saturdays at the breeder's place miles south of Batesville.
Klein and Klippert duel over control of the new stenographer Rose Williams. Each tries to court, raise pay, and monitor her privacy, culminating in a self serving plan to drop her. The pair agree to dispense with her after a money dispute and misgivings about the arrangement.
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