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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
4
The committee announces Dr Lafayette T Cox of Napoleon as a candidate for Representative subject to the Ripley county Republican convention decision.
Tevis W. Saltmarsh of Franklin township seeks the Republican convention decision in Ripley county to name him as Representative candidate. He is identified as a local Franklin figure aiming for the party nomination.
Newton Hyatt of Osgood announces candidacy for clerk of the Ripley Circuit Court, pending decision of the Republican county convention.
Dr J G Cox of Franklin township is a candidate for the clerk of the circuit court of Franklin township, subject to the decision of the Republican County Convention.
J. S. Johnson of Brown township announces candidacy for Ripley County treasurer subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
Anthony P. Powell of Otter Creek township runs as a Republican candidate for Ripley County Sheriff pending county Republican decisions.
William Ki Griffith of Johnson township is named as a candidate for sheriff of Nipley county subject to the will of the Republican county committee and voters in the upcoming election.
Batesville candidate Edward A. Zierer enters the race for Ripley County coroner subject to Republican convention decision. He stands as a party hopeful in local county politics during the nomination process.
The hardest fight in Indiana politics this year centers on the legislative ticket rather than the governorship. Voters and factions wrestle over candidates and party alignments shaping the state’s lawmaking future.
Osgood aims to compete this campaign and is grooming five candidates for county tickets, comprising two Democrats and three Republicans. The move signals a broad strategy to secure party slate support ahead of the elections.
The article notes the Democratic county convention is scheduled for Saturday August st h, with the Republican convention expected to follow soon after though its time remains undecided.
Former U S President Grover Cleveland died at his Westland New Jersey home at 6 40 a m on Wednesday June 24 at age 71 He had recently seemed to be recovering from illness and his death came as a surprise to friends.
As the Chicago convention fades from view the focus shifts to Taft and Sherman as candidates. The piece predicts the ticket will gain strength as the nominees are forgotten and Taft is judged by personal merit, boosting confidence in a decisive victory.
A critic questions Democratic allies for sympathy toward farmers amid tariff policy. He recalls Wilson era prices under 18 cents wool and grain sales at half value, accusing contemporaries of neglect. The speaker predicts farmers will later mock current protests as they face low prices.
The piece praises Charles W. Fairbanks and Indiana delegates for their loyalty at the national convention. It notes Indiana cast a solid vote for Fairbanks, uniting the state to support Taft afterward, and emphasizes unity to heal past factionalism and sustain party strength.
Community notes report a fair at the fair grounds Patesville on July 4 with locals invited. Attendees joined Children’s Day exercises at Newpoint Sunday evening. Mary Gableman of Batesville visited Mrs Korte. Ambrose Hickman visited in Ripley county. A son born June 13 to Charles Williams and his wife. Edward Hawkins wed a Kentucky native last Friday and was serenaded. Mrs Juan Paramore of Fairland visits daughter Myrtle York.
Community notices report July 4 events at St. Clair's Batesville including leg rolling and fair grounds. Commencement exercises are noted at Lutheran church in the area and various residents travel to Brookville Moores Hill Terre Haute for ceremonies.
Sealed proposals will be received at the Auditor's office in Versailles Indiana for the construction of a 12900 plus foot macadamized road in Adams township Ripley County Plans and profile are on file in the Auditor's Office A bond equal to double the estimated cost must accompany each bid and be signed by a Ripley County resident The right to reject any bids is reserved Versailles June 2 18 9 Nicholas Volz County Auditor
Mrs Ben Sellmeyer of Knoble Ark visited F C Scheper Wednesday then went to St Maurice to see her brother. Frank Peine traveled to Reading Pa on business for the Keights of St John. Harley Jackson performs at St Clairs Grove on July 4. Monroe Gloshen of Rush County stayed with Nick Gloshen Saturday and Sunday. Joseph Smith returned from Indianapolis on business. Florence Peine went to Cincinnati for a day trip.
Social notes report a gathering at St Clair's in Batesville with Harley Jackson performing on Independence Day. Several locals are listed as attendees and visitors, including Mrs. John Schmalz and Mrs. Wiesehan, with other arrivals from Weisburg and Indianapolis. A birth is noted: a boy born to Frank Meister and his wife Thursday.
The Batesville Indiana town board enacts ordinance 69 to regulate auction houses street sellers and itinerant vendors. It requires town treasurer licenses ten dollars per day for vehicle sales two dollars for hand carts and sets penalties for noncompliance. The measure repeals ordinance 68 and is effective after publication in the Batesville Tribune.
Ripley County tax officials warn delinquent taxpayers to settle by July 1 1908 or face prosecutorial action and added costs. The State Board of Tax Commissioners outlines mandatory steps including personal or deputy calls demand of payment and possible levies on delinquent property. Auditors treasurers and commissioners are reminded of strict collection duties and penalties for noncompliance.
Notice is hereby given that con Sunes for Toei Koumeraeyer et al of Adams township Ripley county Indiana filed in my office a petition praying the Board of County Commissioners to cause certain highways in Adams township Ripley county Indiana to be improved which petition reads as follows.
Voters urge the Ripley County board to authorize road paving along a two mile plus rural route without a public vote. The petition notes the highway serves a United States mail route and connects publicly taxed roads, naming Adams Township and listing numerous signers led by auditor Nicholas Volz.
QO. S. Woolever, a leading LeRaysville merchant, says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his piles twenty years ago. It heals every sore wound burn or abrasion. Available for 23 cents at Baas & Schuitz's drug store.
In Mound City Mrs. E. D. Clapp reports her son was near death from threatening lung trouble with exhausting coughs every five minutes. After using Dr King's New Discovery, he recovered completely. The medicine is guaranteed for coughs and lung issues with trial bottles free.
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