Ripley County May 1905 Allowances Ledger Excerpt
The record lists allowances made by Ripley County commissioners at the May term 1905 for repairs, salaries, and services. Named individuals include Wm Mahler Newton Hyatt and J. Conover, along with items such as bridge repair and school aid. The document is certified by Auditor Nicholas Volz and bears county seals.
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Board of Commissioners of
Ripley County
Behlmer & Bruns
Bern Winsor
Ellerman & Mesloh
William Lochard
Anne
Walter Smith
Remy
Deputy Bros
Wasoner
John S. Rogers
Frank Volz
Jimmes H. Newman
A. L. Donaldson
San
Charles C. Calvert
Horatio Sundday
Charles Bohner
Pike
George Grow
Charles Baylor
Jacob Youngman
Fred Wagner
Janes W. Cooper
Pike Eas Thos
J. Conover
James E. Wright
Wai
Lochard
Albert Shaw
Ind’ Plis Sentinel Co
Wu. Lochard
John Nauert
Ira J. Nicholas
Frank Ganck
U. W Gibson
Jos
Freihage
Zueke
Lillie Bartling
Acher
B. A. Sands
John A. Hunter
Jy Thompson & Robinson
William R. Naylor
K.ind
Nicholas Volz
Ripley
Indiana
Joseph KE. Gordon
Joseph E. Gordon
William R. Griffith
Grant Bebee
Henry Laswell
Philip Ebel
Paul Gordon
J.W. Downey
Fred Biehl
Oscar Decker
Grace Day
William Bagot
Albert May
A. B. Thompson
Co. M. Shockley
Lee Pendergast
B. Austin
Wm. M. Hunter
A.J. Brooks
Thos. L. Creath
I. Nicholas Volz
Commissioner Court
Town council considers town hall repair and liquor license reforms
The town board met in regular session with all members present. Minutes were approved and $37.50 was collected for a liquor license. A committee will inspect the unsafe front of the town hall to decide if repair or condemnation is needed. Rent for town lot No 35 hosting a merry go round is set at 100 dollars a day with 500 dollars license. shows under canvas 10 dollars a day and 500 dollars license. A resolution requires written liquor license applications five days before meetings, with male applicants over 21 and proper premises. Building permits granted to Enterprise Casket Co and drain repair allowed for Henry Brockman. A three-man contractor committee was named to investigate the tower and walls: Jacob Bachus John Meyer and George Holtel. The clerk and treasurer books were found correct. The attorney to review the public report law. Claims approved for several officials. An advertisement encourages enrollment in International Correspondence Schools.
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Marshal Ackerpohl
Hboard
Enterprise Casket Co
Henry Brockman
North Street
Jacob Bachus
John Meyer
George Holtel
John Schorr
H. I. E. Schrader
A. G. Zierer
M. Meister
Big Four Announces Special Fare to St Louis For Baptist Anniversary
The Big Four lines offer one fare plus 25 cents to St Louis for the National Baptist anniversary. Tickets on sale May 15, 16, and 17 with a return limit of May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
St. Louis
National Baptist
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Various Townships
A compilation of property transfers includes Jacob Tucker to George E Volmer et al 80 acres Center township for 3500 dollars and multiple other conveyances across Adams Franklin Laughery Jackson and Brown townships with sums from 10 to 34000 dollars noting transfers to and from named individuals and firms. The records cover lots and acres in Napoleon Versailles Sunman Batesville and surrounding areas with prices ranging from 75 to 34000 dollars.
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Jacob Tucker
George E. Volmer
Center
Herman Walber
George Walber
Adams
George W. Meyers
Laura Austin
Napoleon
Leviticus Moore
Frank Hammel
Holton
J. Francis Lochard
Jas. Wright
Versailles
James Wright
Alice S. Irvin
Wm. H. Burton
New Marion
Susanna Ross
Emma J. Ross
Franklin Jo
B. F. Morris
Fred Degner
Franklin
Augusta Kuper
Henry Drabing
Laughery
Orphin E. Jackson
James Gilliland
Brown
Margaret Firkechoff
Henry Specht
Maria Heibeck
Michael Hornieg
Batesville
the Hilleobrand Co
John T. Firkenhoff
Henry Schuerman
Michael Hornig
Adams Tp
George R. Walker
Thomas W. Laws
Washington
James Ellis
Mitcher Shaw
Mary Orr
Andrew T. Orr
Delaware
Franklin Tps
Albert Wienberg
Frank Letzler
W.L. 8. Jones
Jean Ashman
Edgar J. Larabee
John Beyer
Francis N. Meyers
Thomas Burton
Walter S. Fuller
Adam Shazer
Sebastian Burst
Joseph Brunswan
Miaonie Bredemeier
Wm. C. Snider
Jackson
John Hashagen
Pleasant G. Ahring
Sunman
John G. Broeterman
Fons- Schneider Brewing, Co
Allen Harper
Jacob L. Benham
Johnson
Alfred Ashman
Minta McCoy
Simeon Sheldon
Shelby
W. S. Hantz
Katie St. Clair
Chas. F. Schein
George Carden
Adaline Boice
Bert New
Con
Mary S. Fallis
Pierceville
Grant W. Toole
Eliza A. Spencer
Milan
Helen I. Ruble
Floyd W. Kissell
Caroline Kramer
Ernest Linkmeyer
Cleared for Action With Dr King’s Life Pills Ad
The copy promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they reveal health by a bloom on cheeks bright eyes firm flesh and buoyant mind. It directs readers to Baas and Schultz’s drug store where the product costs 25 cents.
Five Dollars Reward For Fair Grounds Offenders
Five dollars reward offered by the fair ground directors for information leading to conviction of anyone caught hunting, fishing, or swimming within the fair ground inclosure.
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Fair Ground
Half fare to Bristol Tenn return tickets May 29 30 31
German Baptist Brethren announce half fare to Bristol Tennessee with return by June 30. Tickets sold May 29 30 31. See the best line in town of Mohair quitings at Kramer’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tenn
German Baptist Brethren
Mohair
Kramer’s
No Agreement Reached Over Batesville Fair Grounds Damage
Mr Selbe and Batesville District Fair Association directors met Tuesday to discuss damages from a new road bed through fair grounds but failed to agree. They argued the depot’s proximity benefits the fair. possible alternative routes would require new surveys and extra grounds. Concerns included track proximity harming racing and public use, entry access, and safety for horses, vehicles, and spectators. The fair seeks about 7500 dollars while questions of overall impact remain.
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Selbe
Batesville
Fair Association
Seibe
Fair Company
The
Fair Ground
Indiana
Dead Letter List Notice for Unclaimed Letters
Letters addressed to several individuals including Geo. Meyers and J. Hillegewohr will be sent to the Dead Letter Office in Washington, D. C. if not called for by May 30. The list includes names such as Er. OLVIL and P. M. with care noted to Enterprise C. Co. and Pig Pierson.
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Washington, D. C
Frank
Ak. Er. Olvil
Geo. Meyers
Care Enterprise
C. Co
J. Hillegewohr
Pig Pierson
Fare to Atlanta and return via NAM tickets on sale dates
A fare to Atlanta, plus 25 cents, offered under an arrangement with the National Association of Manufacturers. Tickets good for May 14 and 15. Return by May 20 with extension privilege to June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
National Association of Manufacturers
Garland Flour Sack Sold With Warranty
In a local trade note, buyers are urged to ask dealers for Garland flour. Every sack is warranted, signaling a confidence in product quality and seller accountability within the market.
August Schenk's Greed for Notoriety Causes Fractious Mix Up
Greensburg builder August Schenk moved to Greensburg and sent six masons from Batesville to work on the St. Pauls church foundation at Cross Roads. The workers arrived to learn no contract existed and were sent home, leaving Batesville laughing at Greensburg as the tale unfolds of a man reputed for showmanship.
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August Schenk
Batesville
Greensburg
Gustavus Schenk
St. Paul’s Church
Cross Roads
Schenk
Mr. Schenk
Catarrhal Trouble Prevalent In Spring Months
Spring brings increased catarrh cases due to sudden seasonal changes. Hyomei offers a simple treatment using twenty drops in a pocket inhaler for three minutes four times daily. The complete outfit costs one dollar with extra bottles at fifty cents, backed by Baas & Schultz guarantee.
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Baas & Schultz
Horses Wanted for Sale at Veterinary Barn
J A King will be at A E Martins veterinary barn on Tuesday May 16 to buy a carload of marketable horses. He has already purchased 28 head from this area at higher prices than rivals. Bring spare horses for sale.
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J. A. King
A. E. Martin
Reserves Open Season With Victory Over Morris Orioles
Batesville Reserves defeat Morris Orioles 14 to 7 in Morris Sunday. Joe Benz pitched five innings, Terry the last four. Oelrich held the Reserves to hits at times. hits totals show 15 for Morris, 9 for Batesville. About 100 fans attended as the new team showed promise while needing practice. Umpire Hank Schroeder.
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Batesville
Morris Orioles
Morris
Our Boys
Joe Benz
Orioles
Terry
Oelrich
Rent
W. Nickel
Schwier
M. Benz
Benz
L. Nickol
Hank” Schroeder
H. P.O
A. Nickol
Lip Jno
Cf&c
Jos
Schro
McCallum
J. Benz
Notice of Nonresponsibility for Wife's Debts
Gro. F. Wambsgans states he will not be responsible for any debts incurred by his wife who has left his home leaving him to be free of financial obligations.
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Gro. F. Wambsgans
Also Mentioned on This Page
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
J. &. Childs
Greensburg, Ind
O. K
J. Walsman
the Tribune
John Minger
Francis Fuller
Jonathan Harman
Brown Tp
Chas. E. Talbott
Wm. A. Wayhinger
Big Four Railroad and
Batesville District Fair Association
D. McCaluum, P. M
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