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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
4
The Tribune is published weekly on Thursdays with Donald McCallum serving as editor.
Announcement lists Dr Lafayette T Cox of Napoleon as Representative candidate subject to Ripley county Republican convention. Tevis W Saltmarsh of Franklin township also seeks Representative. Newton Hyattefspond seeks Clerk of Lappey Circuit Court and Dr J G Cox of Franklin township seeks Clerk of Franklin township circuit court, both pending convention decisions.
Messrs J S Johnson of Brown township Anthony P Powell of Otter Creek townslip William R R Gichith of Johnson township Edward A Zerer of Bates-ville named as candidates for county treasurer sheriff and coroner in Hipsey Lepsey and Pupley counties subject to Republican county decisions. The piece notes the panic will end before Mr Bryan's acceptance address and easing June weather boosts public confidence.
The article notes that opposition politicians have sought a continuation of panic conditions until after the election, but current signals suggest those prayers will not be granted, reflecting a shift in political momentum.
Governor Wilson issued a pardon restoring citizenship rights to Caleb Powers and James Howard, who had suffered prison for over eight years amid political rancor. Both men are from Kentucky.
Farmers claim they can endure the market panic as corn falls to a few cents per bushel and cattle prices linger around 7.70 per hundred pounds. They state the panic is not of the Cleveland brand.
The piece asserts President Roosevelt, via civil service influence, has nominated W H Taft for President in Washington. It calls obedient Republican delegates at Chicago to ratify his choice, then asks the public to endorse Roosevelt’s pick and elect Taft, praising the Roosevelt dynasty.
The passage argues that Thomas R. Marshall defines Democratic stance as favorable to wealth earned honestly. It contrasts this with a longstanding belief that Democratic leaders claimed millions could only be gained by dishonesty. The text signals a critical view of party origins and ethics.
The text contrasts Mr Bryan and Mr Marshall on views toward millionaires and wealth. It suggests Bryan is antagonistic to accumulation, while Marshall is more tolerant, possibly due to Marshall being a corporation lawyer and Bryan not.
Oldenburg residents hosted visitors from Cincinnati and nearby towns during a Sunday excursion. The report notes multiple visits by Haverkos, Wi zbacher, Koebhe, Suhre, and others. A death occurs as Lizzie Grim dies suddenly at home from heart failure, with funeral held at Holy Family church.
A long roster details Ripley County officials and staff including auditors, superintendents, engineers, and clerks with their assigned duties on pikes, bridges, and public works. It notes salaries, printing and postage costs, and confirms the official list was approved at the county session. It also reports visitors from Cincinnati visiting local religious institutions and relatives visiting over the weekend.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions novices and offices but lacks clear event details. No definite names, places, dates, or outcomes are readable to form a coherent summary.
A 1908 Ripley County ad advertises a road constriction project for twelve Eeiss mad beater coet seven ceed acre haat a 2.2 feet oof paacadimived cond tt Aabats Dowbs ship. The notice states bids must be on file with the Ludicar's Officer and that the county commissioners will reject any bid not meeting requirements. The auction date and terms are noted as a public bidding event at Ripley.
Mrs Norwold shopped in Cincinnati during the week. Miss Klein visited Edna Stockinger Saturday afternoon. Irvin Wenning of Pleasant Lark visited William Kart and family. William Menchhofer and wife went to Cincinnati to see Flora Hunterman who was operated on. Ernest Norwold improved his home with paint. George Meuchhoeter and family hosted by Mrs Bosse near Huntersville. Bertha Stockinger of Michigan returned home to visit.
In Mound City, Mrs. E. D. Clapp reports her son was near death from coughing and lung trouble before Dr. King's New Discovery was given. The medicine allegedly saved his life and cured the ailment. Available from Baas & Schultz druggists with 50c and 1.00 prices. trial bottle free.
A state board provides instructions to Ripley County officials to enforce delinquent tax collections. The county treasurer must compile lists, notify residents, and pursue immediate penalties. Delinquent taxes and penalties may lead to seizure of property and legal action to recover funds.
In Ripley county Irreditsa a petition reads as folows to improve Astaire towne ship in Tadinnet used in my otiera petition praving the bord of County Commissioners taesuse certicn hindwings id Acituis Tawiship. The notice identifies the petition date and requester Sivern Janes Tus and directs action by the County Board.
A disputed project in Ripley County seeks to finance thirty thousand dollars for paving a main road and sewer work, with the county commission calling for a vote of the people of Netamis Township. The write in lists several local officials and residents likely supporting the measure and outlines the proposed routes and responsibilities.
Mrs Barrickles and Mrs Cravens return from Indianapolis visit. Rev Clarence Vawter greets friends in Greensbury. John Wright family spend Sunday at Versailles. Ruth Kolk accompanies Mrs Froks home. Howard Rouse hosts Ed Hunter wife and Mary Pate. J M Spencer travels to Indianapolis. Neilie Trote hosts Miss Truesdell and Neilie Johnson. Matt Roberts and wife visit Osgood. Mrs Olmsted and wife host aunt Mrs Link. Mrs Alice Taylor visits Aurora parents. Locals gather on Laughery creek. M E church program well received. J R Fallis injures index finger setting machinery. Mrs McClean visits Purdey family. C O Rouse and J M Spencer visit Pierceville.
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