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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
3
A 1916 Batesville bulletin rails at Democratic tariff strategy and Wilson era moves. It notes Republicans William Hughes and James Fairbanks gaining broad backing, with Indiana sentiment leaning toward protectionist goals and a strong, united Republican ticket for 1947.
The convention praised the clean civic lives and loyalty of Hughes and Fairbanks, pledging support of Republican principles and national honor. Hughes and Fairbanks were nearly unanimously nominated on the third ballot after other candidates withdrew. Fairbanks accepted after outside pressure, while Roosevelt and Parker were nominated by the Progressives but Roosevelt declined without Hughes’s stance on key issues.
The remains of Mrs Susan Volz aged 65 were shipped from Indianapolis with many relatives and friends. Undertakers Weigel and Burst conveyed the body to St Marys where services were conducted and burial followed at St Marys of the Rock cemetery. She lived most her life in Franklin county with daughter Mrs Eva Taverkamp, now moved to Indianapolis. She died Friday after six weeks of illness. She leaves four sons three daughters and many relatives and friends in the area.
Meer and Miss Johanna Timmermann wed Tuesday morning at Holy Family church in Oldenburg. A reception followed at the bride’s home for the wedding party and guests. The couple will reside on the Timmermann farm northeast of Oldenburg, which the groom recently bought.
Mrs Tillie Snedaker and Irene Dainer from Indianapolis visited Ed Hart's in Batesville. John Hart and wife from Greensburg did business there. Anna Hickman and Albert Michel of Moores Hill College spent vacation at home. Isaac Palmer of Newpoint visited his son Joseph. Lafe Hickman hosted John Davia Ambrose Hickman and families and Mr and Mrs Robert McKee of Newpoint. Willard Harts stayed home due to measles. Pierce Alexander saw schoolmate James Maxedon at the I O F home in Greensburg.
The Napoleon area note details a Monday cemetery cleanup by the local Lutheran congregation. Visiting families include Fred Meyer and Myrtle Shook with Frank Brown’s kin at Greensburg, and Mrs. L. T. Cox with children at Moores Hill for commencement. Remains of Mrs. John Wood were buried in the Lutheran cemetery after dying at her Tanglewood home. Vivian Weilking, Chicago nurse, visits her mother southwest of town.
On Sunday John Bessler and family spent time with Frank Harping and family in Hamburg. Cincinnati’s Mrs. Henry Geile and Miss Marie Wehlage of Oldenburg visited A. W. Waechter and family. Elizabeth, Carrie and Rose Brockman of Oldenburg visited Jos Hirt and family Friday. Clemens Raver and Wm Oesterling called on Harry and Leonard Waechter Sunday. Frank Fehrman and family were guests of Henry Fehrman and family Sunday. A local picnic at Oldenburg Thursday drew many residents and was enjoyed by all attendees.
Suffering from constipation causes tiredness and dullness. Dr. King's New Life Pills offer a relief by taking one or two pills at night to feel better by morning. Available at your druggist. No. 2.
Sunday visits and rural gatherings are listed for families near Lookout, Laughery Bridge, and Game Center. John Prakel and family hosted Herman Bohner and wife while Fred Luers and family spent time with John Ferather and wife at Finks church. Andrew Meister and wife, of Buatesville, visited George Prakel and family for several days.
A nostalgic ad claims Dr King’s New Discovery clears hacking coughs aiding sleep and healing irritated air passages while loosening mucus and preventing coughing. The piece mentions the Oberle family traveling from Morria to Los Angeles with relatives visiting St Louis and a wedding in Oldenburg for Henry Meer and Johanna Timmermann attended by Master Stanley Barnhorst.
Mrs Mary Waldhaus of Cincinnati came Tuesday evening to visit her sister Mrs Ed Keasing. Mrs George Thieman of Hamilton Ohio was the guest of August Hroemer.
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