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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1901
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Hartig were at Napoleon last week. The sick are improving. A group of youngsters took a Sunday drive to Walters Switch. Pleasant weather continues. Mrs Henry Miller of New Pennington visited relatives here Friday.
Peter Mang bought the Hornberger farm of Philip Weber near Ballstown. Mrs. John Menchhofer and daughter Maggie were at Sharp's Corner and Morris Wednesday. John Schutte and family visited abroad Sunday. Cort Shorling’s party had twenty five boys and six girls. Mrs. Kasten and daughter Mrs. Behlmer visited Cincinnati recently. Aug Franke and a gentleman friend of Spades were around Monday.
Born to E B Wolming and wife Tuesday April 23 a girl. Born to Wim Carel and wife Thursday April 25 a girl. Mr Erfman took a business trip to Sunman last week. Sam Wippel of Morris visited his uncle Frank Wippel Thursday. Harry and John Bartling spent part of last week at Moore's Hill visiting relatives. Peter Baas transacted business at Sunman Saturday. Frank Robinson sold property to Frank Meister.
Dr King’s New Life Pills claim to quickly ease sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and strengthening nerves. They are easy to take and cost 25 cents with a moneyback guarantee if not cured. Sold by G. A. Baas, druggist.
Hayes Osburn traveled to Batesville Saturday. Several residents attend Will Oberle's funeral at Morris Saturday. Lou Wittkamper visited Huber's near Pentown Sunday. M. Osburn and niece Tena Schomber went to Batesville Sunday. Henry Pohler and wife attended a Spades meeting. John Hartman stockbuyer of St Peters seen in our area Monday.
Mrs. Charles Mosmeier has been sick for some time. Lewis Kneer and wife attended a church at Penntown Sunday. Geo Erfman purchased Fermeyer’s driving team last week. E E Taylor G B Ashton and Henry Clement of Sunman were pleasant callers at this place Sunday. Mrs Meinsen and son of Cincinnati visiting her parents J W Alden and wife here. The dance given by Lewis Klein Saturday night was well attended. The Misses Alma and Cordelia Fermeyer of Cincinnati spent Sunday with their brother Richard of this place. Peter Schneider and family Sundayed at St Peters. Mrs Ruth Ahrends entertained company from Sunman Sunday. Christ Schneeman and wife were called to Lawrenceburg last week to attend the funeral of their granddaughter.
The proprietors of Dr. King's New Discovery report giving away over ten million trial bottles to aid those in need. The medicine is claimed to cure consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis and other throat chest and lung diseases. G A Baas, druggist, offers a free trial bottle with regular sizes 50c and 1, all bottles guaranteed or price refunded.
The obituary notes John W. Trees aged 73 died and was interred at Hopewell Cemetery after a Thursday service led by Rev. Blocker. Hopewell church members gifted a quilt to Pastor Rev. J I locker. The C M A plans to meet at Holton next Saturday at 7 pm to elect officers.
The church changes its regular meetings to the 1st and 3rd Saturdays and Sundays each month. The next meeting falls on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday in May with Baptist service after Saturday and a basket meeting on Sunday. Two accessions were announced, Frank Franklin and Miss Osa Lane. Eugene Meyers of Sligo attended Sunday night service. Eli Brown and wife of Gsgond visited relatives Sunday.
REXVTOI Ee reports business in Benham last Saturday. John Brinson’s party enjoyed a social success. Mrs S E Benham and children visited her parents here for two days. Robert Craig recovers from a severe illness. Herbert Sailor and wife received a charivari. Sabbath school drew a large crowd. Bro Wycoff preached and will return in two weeks. Everett Austin and Vina Alfrey from Versailles visited. Miss Alfrey stays with relatives. Z T Hyatt and wife called on Chas Shelp at Haney’s Corner. Bessie Leap of Bryantsburg visited her parents here.
Gray Taylor of Chicago spent several days here with relatives. John Minger was slightly injured at work when a board fell on him. Luther Westover of New Marion was here Tuesday. George Stille of Sunman visited old friends last week. Bertha Taylor was on the sick list. Ed Potter of Greensburg is visiting friends. Versailles was well represented at the railroad bridge Sunday. Court adjourned Monday for a week’s vacation. Frank Poulter passed through Sunday en route to his home at Correct.
Claims of cure for Bright's Disease and other kidney or bladder ailments by Dr Holtin's Kidney Tablets. Presented as remedy from a physician, sold in two package sizes, with caution against counterfeits. Batesville retailer listed. Local social notes include Mrs Ed McCoy ill, Versailles concert by Milan and Versailles band boys, Batesville–Versailles game score 31 24, and a well attended normal.
Spokes and visitors report Mrs Wm Wiesehan of Weisburg visiting here. John Schmoker of Batesville spent a day in town. Residents attended Kretzmeier sale in Lawrenceville. Lewis Kretzmeier of Lawrenceville called on relatives here. John Behr and wife of Indianapolis spent Sunday with relatives. Louis Eichord of Cincinnati called on customers Monday. H Price and family hosted Delaware relatives Sunday.
William Oberle of Cincinnati died Thursday April 25 from typhoid pneumonia. His remains were brought home Thursday evening and interred at Morris cemetery on Saturday April 27. He leaves a father, mother, two sisters and three brothers. The article notes Gabriel Shazer on the sick list and changes in a dental staff with a new cook arriving Tuesday morning.
Spring brings life to farmers as James Kelley moves to the William Green house in town and W A Custer adds verandas. A birth boosts Shelby township spirits while Fred Daubenbeyer prepares to move to Versailles to study law and voters face a May 3 election on township proposals.
A. Boschee's German Syrup touted as a celebrated remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. The advertisement claims rapid relief after three doses and notes two million bottles sold annually since 1868. Sold in every civilized town with a price of 75 cents. Get Green's Prize Almanac.
Local items note Harry Ennebrock visiting his Cincinnati parents and an infant of Wm Pulliam and wife dying Friday and buried Saturday in Rossburg cemetery. Visitors include Mrs Fannie Carr and Charles Edgar Cole from Indianapolis and various locals. church services and a play advertisement accompany social notices.
Press Shields has moved to town and is now working for W. H. Hut ton. Mrs. Sarah Stafford of Shelbyville attended to business here selling real estate. J. B. Murphy purchased the Jacob Koontz farm east of town. S. C. Hambleton bought a farm horse in Cincinnati. Estella Pardon and Bessie Boyd went to Berre Haute to the State Normal. Albert G. King left to visit his brother in Morocco Indiana. John H. Kendrick joined the regular army.
Thomas Davidson of Nebraska wed Miss Lizzie Pool west of town with Squire Hambleton officiating. James D. Price and wife marked their golden wedding on April 17, celebrating ten children, thirty four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Mrs Margareth Faris of Cincinnati arrived to attend the event as their family travels from New Albany. The Bewley family returned to New Albany after wintering here. Altie Stoddard visited Edna Kansas with brother Charles and returned in poor health. Erastus Voyles left recently for Oklahoma prospecting. Farmers plan cow peas next season. Rev Jacobs and Prof Kendrie presented Cybian Light shows last Thurs and Fri. T E Goforth began Moore’s Hill College spring term. Charles Garver and Cora Tyler quietly married last Thursday. J F Heath of Dupont visited. Thomas French of Queenville saw his daughter Kate Buchanan. Bernice Child left for Madison and Kentucky. Sadie Maupin went to Dupont to visit her mother. Charles Goodwin of Cincinnati attended James Price’s golden wedding. Mrs Cora Steel returned from Vandalia and Elwood Illinois.
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