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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
4
Authorized to announce Dr Lafayette T Coax of Napoleon as a candidate for Representative, subject to Ripley county Republican convention decisions.
Tevis W. Saltmarsh of Franklin township files as a candidate for Representative subject to the decision of the Ripley county Republican convention.
Newton Hyatt of Osgond announces candidacy for clerk of Nipsey Circuit Court, subject to decision of the Republican county convention.
Batesville resident Edward A. Zierer declares candidacy for Ripley county coroner pending Republican convention decision.
Anthony P. Powell of Otter Creek township announces candidacy for Ripley County sheriff subject to Republican county convention decision. He seeks party backing and will await convention outcome to determine his campaign path.
The tariff will be revised as it should be. It will be revised by the friends of the principles of protection.
Charles W Fairbanks continues to fulfill official responsibilities while seeking delegates for the Presidency. He maintains his salary and duties, showing steady public service alongside his campaign.
The piece argues the Republican state ticket will win, but control of the Legislature hinges on candidate character. Some counties may elect a temperance representative or senator while others cannot. The next Legislature will elect a U S Senator and redraw district lines, making careful candidate selection crucial.
The article notes that the President and 23 Senate supporters won half of their demand in the battleship dispute. It mocks the half victory as a blessing to those satisfied with partial results and contrasts with Mr Bryan’s long-run gains in similar battles.
Government estimates place US standing timber between 1.4 and 2.4 trillion feet. Mills cut 100 billion feet yearly while forests regrow 40 billion, yielding a net loss of 60 billion annually. If the low estimate is right, timber would last 23 years. if high, about 83 years. Authors warn about continuing depletion and urge action.
Everett P. Shockley of Franklin township campaigns for Ripley County treasurer promising to return any salary increase to taxpayers. He notes the treasurer’s current $2,000 salary under 1907 law and that he no longer loans public funds or pockets interest.
In Ripley County discussions over salaries, critics say the current pay is reasonable but suggest that if Mr. Shockley is elected he should donate 200 of his salary to taxpayers. They doubt voters will approve giving 500 from his pocket before an election.
The piece argues that newspaper paper tariffs are not the sole cause of high prices. It analyzes price histories, questions tariff impact, and suggests possible remedies, including Sherman law enforcement and potential free-listing, while noting cross-border duty effects.
Miss Bernice Wade of Holton stayed with C. K. Kialey and family Friday. Mrs Mandel Edens and daughter Wilma of Dabney visited Mrs Floyd Kinnett. Alva Akins and wife welcomed a baby girl. Gordon Burroughs and wife from Indianapolis returned for the Roberts Bourroughs wedding. Nettie and Grace Foster of Milan visited relatives Sunday. Lute and Dale Whenan of Moores Hill attended the ball game. Miss Irma Smith of Versailles visited Mrs Mary McClure. Miss Bessie Watsons and Frank Arkenburg with Miss Etta Powell from Milan were here Sunday. Miss Stella Dermitt of Indianapolis visited relatives. Omer Morrell was in Seymour Saturday.
Spades Miss Alary Burst of Batesville visited the Misses Gindling in Batesville Sunday. Miss Myrtle Smith had dental work done in Batesville Friday. Mrs C Ek Wiesehan went to Indianapolis Thursday to visit daughter Mrs William Golden. Miss Anna Gunter of Cincinnati spent Sunday with home folks. John Abplanalp of Batesville visited relatives Saturday. Mrs H Condit and son Preston came from Indianapolis Sunday to spend the day with W N Fitch and family. Miss Imma Abegglen came home from Cincinnati Tuesday. Miss Mary Fitch was a caller at Batesville Wednesday. Our school closed Friday with an interesting program by the school children. N W Leding and family of Cincinnati spent Sunday with W H Fitch and family.
Harry Griehm visited Sunman as Fred Tegeler and wife drove there Sunday afternoon. Henry Baas and family visited relatives at Penntown Sunday. Wm. Abplanalp employed at Norwood Ohio visited brothers and sister here Saturday and Sunday. Mike Deter Jr of Progress spent Sunday evening at John Pohler's. George Garteman and Chas bpian alp and wife spent Saturday evening with Christ Robert and wife. Miss Etia Schierenbeck closed a successful term of school here Friday. John and Theodore Vohler of Weisburg spent Sunday with Geo. Huber. Jacob and William Abplanalp spent Sunday afternoon with friends at Penntown. George Tegeler left for Indianapolis Saturday.
Mrs Etta Cox and children visit Jasper Callicott and wife at Butlerville. Mrs Mary Letzler visits relatives in Cincinnati. Miss Minnie Oelien returns from Tremont Illinois. The infant son of Bert Reed dies. interment at Boucher Cemetery. Noah Straver family visit father on Otter Creek. Chas Meyers of Greensburg visits. Forrest Reed and wife from Indianapolis visit Cornelius Craine and wife. Rev Paul Edwards and wife from Milford guests of Abe Lutz and wife en route to Moores Hill. Rev Wm Thompson to hold M.FE church service Sunday at 10:30 AM. Epworth League officers to be installed after Sunday school.
Jos Underwood and others from Barbersville and Brown Township visit here Saturday while John C Wade and Samuel Shinolt from Holton call on Saturday. Attorneys Little and Bohland attend court. Rev Hayes from Cincinnati delivers sermon to the Improved Order of Red Men. Judges Thompson and others attend funeral. several residents travel to Indianapolis, Columbus, and Batesville on various business.
A compilation of editorials and opinions from Indiana papers discusses Fairbanks and Hughes as a strong political team and Taft aligned statements. It covers labor rights, prohibition, Bryan and the Democratic split, Taggartism, and the state's shift toward reform and high ground.
The Lebanon Patriot praises Sen. Fremont Goodwine as a strong lieutenant governor nominee saying the office is vital and his twelve years in the senate prove his experience. It lauds his upright morals, business integrity, and legislator qualifications and asserts the nomination equates to election.
In February our daughter had the whooping cough. Mr. Lane of Slart land recommended Chambr Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and said it gave his customers the best satisfaction. We found it as he said and can recommend it to anyone with children troubled by whooping cough. For sale by Baas Schultz Katesville Bignoey Co Sunman.
The fragmentary item notes a periodical identified as Tribune with a price listed as $1.00.
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