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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
4
Terms of subscription listed for one copy one year and six months with postage paid. The text notes Secretary Taft as a tariff reformer, but asserts the majority of Americans are content to "let well enough alone."
A clipped note suggests Collier’s Weekly targets Vice President Fairbanks with satirical pieces. It implies sales boost from such controversial content and hints at the magazine’s editorial stance.
The previous session increased salaries but removed official graft practices long a festering issue at the state house and county seats.
When a state administration has managed affairs and its officers for years it can withstand mud thrown by vilifiers. The remark frames ongoing political contention and defensive stance by officials.
The outlooks from Collier’s and others attack Vice President Fairbanks early, implying he is a prime target. The old saying about the best apples being clubbed hardest frames the critique as a choice bit of political commentary.
A sharp critique notes that the loudest political demagogue who claims a famous man was a railroad attorney rarely acts to force railroads and other corporations to meet public duties. The passage implies rhetoric over action and questions motives behind calls for corporate accountability.
The comparison of farmers Jones and Smith illustrates that paying workers modest salaries plus a share of crop equals folly, while paying fair wages and keeping interest income is prudent. The same logic applies to states and counties handling public funds and salaries.
Louis Bohike visited Batesville Monday. Charles Prakel of Batesville dropped by friends Sunday. Herman Hueneke and family visited Henry Pohlman and family Sunday. John Schutter and wife spent Sunday at Henry Drockelmane's. John and Henry Brandt and wives of Stumpke's Corner visited John Praker and wife. Mrs. John Bergman of Indianapolis arrived Monday to visit relatives.
A strange ad proclaims the stoppage of liver and bowel functions as a dangerous deadlock. It urges using Dr King’s New Life Pills to end the condition with guaranteed satisfaction and a money back guarantee at Baas & Schultz’s drug store.
Albert Bultman and family of Batesville visited John Bultman and family. Carr ie Bosse and Mrs. John D. Thie of Huntersville stayed with Geo Menchhofer. Ed St. Clair and family and Geo Baas visited Batesville households. Elmer Crowe and family called on Jake Sitzman. A Ladies Society social at Cross Roads raised 10.35 for St Pauls church. Fred Wonning handled fire insurance business. Fred Karl visited from Indianapolis. Mrs George Klein toured Batesville. Lillie Yorn from Indianapolis visited Lizzie Compart. Ed and Maggie Menchhofer joined Henry Fruchtricht. George Menchhofer and family visited Wm Hunterman. Children’s Day exercises at the M E Church drew good attendance.
S Woolever, a renowned Le Kaysville merchant, touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for piles with a claim of lasting relief since 20 years ago. The advertisement also notes it heals wounds burns and abrasions and lists Baas & Schultz’s drug store as the seller for 25 cents.
Local column reports Rev J B Lathrof of Greensburg spoke about the Methodist Episcopal Hospital in Indianapolis. Sunday events include children's day at the German Methodist church and a festival for New Point M E church on June 22. Local residents Diego: mentions of visits, new house construction, and a graphophone display.
The weather seems favorable for farming with wheat looking fine though grass and oats are only fair. Miss Cordelia Larsson of Holton stays with her ailing sister Mrs Columbus Flint. Raleigh Burroughs, longtime County Infirmary resident, died last week and was buried at Shelby Cemetery aged about 35. funeral by Wm Connelley. A Sunday School meets at Shelby, attendance fair but short of potential. Next Sunday services at Shelby Church led by Rev Scott. A Greensburg to Madison traction line is under discussion with strong local interest and pledges to support. Strike while the iron is hot and the victory is ours. All hail the day.
Colic and diarrhoea pains relieved quickly by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by Baas and Schultz Batesville Bigney and Co Sunman.
DAW REN CEV IE Jacob Probst and John Peter trans acted business at Sunman Saturday morning. Andy Rizzi spent Saturday with his sister Mrs L Horstman. Will Sarah and Ada Hornberger attended the graduating exercises at Sunman Saturday evening. Jacob Stump of near St Leon was working for Louis Horstman Saturday. Wm Hornberger transacted business at Weisburg recently. Mrs Wm Emmert and children of Lawrenceburg are visiting here. Frank Huber and family left Saturday for Harrison for several days. John Hornberger and Ed Clement visited relatives in Indianapolis recently. Martin Kroner and family spent Sunday with Christ Hulzberger. several from here attended Laura Zimmer funeral at Hubble Corner Thursday. Miss Lydie Hornberger spent past week with sister Mrs Berg at Tanners Creek. Mrs John Hornberger and daughter Emma spent Thursday evening with Wm Hornberger and family.
Lawrenceburg visitors from North Vernon Greensburg and Indianapolis join locals for weekend. Dr Freemann and wife at Lawrenceburg part of visit while Mrs Sheets and daughter stay nearby. Pals such as Tra Nicholas and family and Dr Brenton host Cincinnati guests. James Pruitt sells restaurant to Dick Williams.
Notice lists season from April 1 to June 30 with games on Tuesdays at Fred Pappenhaus's 1 mile northwest of Mud Pike Church Wednesdays and Thursdays at home 4 miles south of Batesville Saturdays at George Huber's Morris
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