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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
1
Miscellaneous notices and short news notes including sales at several stores, birth announcements, visits from residents in Cincinnati and Greensburg, and a group trip to Indianapolis for mill purchases. Residents Joe Lamppert Miss Minnie Jaeger Kate Karl Henry Holt and George Lohrey are mentioned in several items.
The Batesville Bank now accepts tax payments and handles tax collection for Oldenburg and Ray township with no service charges. This service enables residents to pay and remit taxes directly at the bank location.
Harry Canfield came home Monday evening from his father’s place in Dearborn county after staying by his brother Roy’s bedside for several days Roy had been seriously sick but was some better before Harry left
Laughery township Republicans meet at the town hall on Saturday March 3 1906 to elect two delegates and two alternates to the state convention at Indianapolis on April 1 and 12 1906. The session opens at 3 30 p.m. By order of Fred Stockinger, Chairman.
Frank Obermeyer son of Louis and his wife died Tuesday night at 11 30 after an operation by Drs Gibson Coomes and Timmerman. The boy, 15 years 4 months 2 days, was too weak to survive. Funeral Friday morning. The family receives public sympathy.
Engineer Smith of train No 11 of the Big Four railroad was fined ten dollars and costs in Squire Stowe's court for running through Batesville faster than eight miles an hour on February 14 1906. The town argued the ordinance was valid. defense contended it lacked proper enactment. The verdict found a violation and set the fine. Additional notes mention local visits and travel to Cross Roads Shelbyville and Indianapolis.
Fresh fish available at Adam Peet2s meat market Friday and continuing during the Lenten season.
Gauck's store unveils wallpaper stock featuring the latest patterns and colors. Shoppers are invited to view the new lines and compare styles for likely home decor updates.
Seed sewers at Walstman's. John Hancock spent Sunday at Cincinnati. Emil Zierer went to Cincinnati Monday on business. Born to M R Connelley and wife on Monday Feb 26 a boy. Fred Baas and wife had a boy on Tuesday February 27. Boys' confirmation suits priced 4 to 10 dollars. PF BossE Co offers corduroy and heavy cashmere pants at low prices. John Kraus laid up with rheumatism. Funeral of Mrs Reddendorf at Morris. Several local trips to Cincinnati and Indianapolis for business. A Young Men's Social Club dance drew a large orderly crowd.
A. A. Hackman returned from Rushville and Greencastle where the sixth district congressional convention renominated Jim Watson. William Menchhofer hauled hay from Ballstown to Batesville last Saturday and his wagon got stuck in Batesville streets, causing a minor mishap.
John King of Brookville will be at Behrmans livery in Batesville next Tuesday March 6 to buy horses. People with horses for sale urged to bring them for good prices. Henry J. Walsman and family returned from Florida with mementoes such as alligator skins moccasin skins shells and shells. The Epworth League and GME church youths were hosted by Mr and Mrs Ed Zierer on West Street for games and refreshments. Batesville business leaders advocate concerted action to attract new enterprises.
President pro tem Kaiser was reappointed as council members Kaiser Peetz Wisman and Strauss attended while Schork was absent. The meeting approved minutes, noted lighting updates, and a $7500 liquor license payment from Fred Meyer. They granted a creamery promoter use of the council chamber, discussed vacating Short street, granted a one year saloon license to Fred Meyer, signed a lease with Batesville Milling Co, and raised the treasurer and clerk salaries by $25 each. Claims for hauling and crosswalk work were paid. The next meeting was set for March 12, 1906.
The St. Paul church dedication at Cross Roads Sunday drew many visitors. Rev Flantz led a procession from the temporary chapel to the new building with Mrs Elizabeth Richter, 81, carrying the Bible to the altar. Ministers Schmidt Steding Gringel Holzapfel spoke, collections totaled about 80 dollars.
Mrs Maggie Wallace and her child from Greensburg visited Tuesday to surprise Mrs George Shane for her 53rd birthday. The gathering included all Shane children and many friends.
The First National Bank provides a complete tax list covering Batesville Corp Laughery and Adams townships Oldenburg Saltcreek and Ray townships in Franklin County. They offer to pay the tax on your behalf with no charges.
Mr. Rovers of Cincinnati visited Monday to discuss taking the Adams and Curtis Shoe Co agency for the city and surrounding area.
Thie and Vonderheide repair a forward press and meat cutter at their shop. The work involves adjusting rollers and blades to restore operation for local butchers. Experts note strategic maintenance reduces downtime in small-town trades.
Notice that the Republicans of Adamstownship will hold a township convention at Spades Indiana on Saturday March 3 1906 to elect one delegate and one alternate delegate to the state convention in Indianapolis April 11 and 12 1906. The meeting starts at 1 30 PM. Louis Siege chairman.
George Hillenbrand purchased the Batesville coffin factory last Friday, boosting financing and energy for the plant. Drainage improvements include tiling from the basement to the rail road, while grading and foundation work prepare for a nine foot basement. Lizzie Huntman returns from Indianapolis to meet her father John and sister Florence.
A prospectus outlines a five thousand dollar modern creamery to be built near Batesville with stock offered to local farmers. The plant aims to improve butter quality and price, boosting cow numbers and soil value, echoing a nationwide trend. Smoke Schorr's Havana Blossoms.
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