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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
1
The Batesville public school teachers gathered at the new schoolhouse on a Saturday morning for an institute led by Prof. Jack. Mrs Enneking presented on Pestalozzi and his letters, followed by talks on physiology, memory in children, biographies of the liver, and views of Herbart and Heel, with adjournment to resume the first Saturday in June.
Notice of Contract Letting states the Sunman Town Board will accept sealed bids for cement sidewalks on eastern avenue until 7 p.m. June 8. Bids must include certified checks and follow clerk’s specifications. The town reserves right to reject all bids. Also includes local notices and small ads about residents and services.
The Latesville Chapter No 348 was legally constituted last Thursday night in the Masonic hall under Past Grand Matron Annie C. Kanes of Metamora Indiana. She appointed Hattie Rogers Bloomington Chapter as Grand Marshall Emma Parvis Metamora Chapter as Grand Chaplain and Ilda Webster Sunman Chapter as Grand Secretary to assist the installation of Batesville Chapter. Rob ert A Woods Grand Patron of Indiana commissioned the work. Afterward the ceremony and social gathering with light refreshments followed.
Batesville High School presents a patriotic cantata on May 22 at St. Clair's Hall featuring twelve nations competing before the Goddess of Liberty for the laurel crown. Students in elaborate costumes sing and speak, with ice cream and cake served afterward to boost patriotism and love of the flag.
Louisa Baas Sr. dies at his Huntersville home on a Wednesday evening at age 7 2 days shy of his 98th birthday, born in Germany on September 14, 1827. He leaves a wife and nine children, six daughters and three sons, all married. Funeral services were held at his home and St. John’s Lutheran church, with a large crowd in attendance.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and to Rev Flauty and undertaker HH Severinghall for support during illness death and burial of John H Meyer. Local notices mention house building costs carpentry workers wages and material prices plus multiple brief social updates from area residents and a fertilizer ad from Thie and Vonderheide.
The Leroys opened the season Sunday losing 4 to 2 to the Osgood Ted Sox at Leroy ball park. Bohland pitched well in his first game, fanning 15 and allowing 3 hits. Hayes matched with 14 strikeouts as Leroy’s effort fell short amid two costly innings. Crowd estimated around 300. Town Board met. crosses at Pearl and Walnut streets repaired. various municipal matters recorded.
Residents fear an organized gang operates in the hills between Franklin and Rush counties after a series of missing horses and buggies, plus prior burglaries traced west of Peppertown and north of Ilamburg.
Twenty percent off on trimmed hats flowers trimmings dress skirts jackets shirtwaists and stockings at Tk Racket Store H A Jacobs Proprietor Benham Krieger offer red cedar shingles prices and sales. Charles Johnson and wife visited Lawrenceburg to spend Sunday with son William Johnson and attend a confirmation. Mrs Christ Smith and daughter Hazel visited Morris. Miss Pearl Ohrisman went to Indianapolis. Miss Carrie Sieg shopped in Batesville. Tripct NE for one dollar sale May 1st 1908 to Jan 1st 1909. Dr Abbott visited St Paul for a patient. Irvin Greemann went to Cincinnati. Smoke Schorr Havana Blossoms.
Indianapolis estimates Batesville population by multiplying school age children by 44. Using 438 children yields 2,637 people, with transfers possibly reducing the figure by about 135 to around 2,502, a close approximation.
Notice from Dr. W G Campbell after returning from Mexico takes charge of his dental rooms above J H Wilker Co store. He invites friends and patients for first class work in all branches and thanks patrons for past favors while seeking continued friendship and patronage.
Mrs Mary Wolford nee Bittner dies at her home in Dewntown after long throat ailment thought to be laryngeal consumption. Funeral planned for Morris on Saturday morning. Various local social notes mention visits and trips by residents including Ada Schlicht, Miss Mary Demaree, and Miss Lulu Wiestrow. Local business items list shingles at Meyer's and oil and gasoline at Thie Vanderheide's.
The State of Indiana versus Jacob G. Cook ended with acquittal. Judge Thompson ruled the first trial regular and absolved the defendant after a grand jury challenge over representation and alleged miscarriage of justice.
Batesville faces Lawrenceburg next Sunday after weather delayed season opener at the fairgrounds. Manager Nickel promises a grand start with the Eureka band concert before a 3 o'clock kickoff.
A Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance during illness and burial of Louis Baas Sr. and thanks Rev. Stedinog undertakers and pallbearers. Mentions various local residents visiting, travel to Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Sunman, and local commerce promotions. Notes births, visits, and community business.
State cases include Bohland assault continued to September term. Hensell found guilty for allowing minor on saloon. Degolyer and Doran intoxication dismissed. Heitman motion to quash sustained. Horne intoxication continued. Cook found not guilty. Smith not guilty after jury. Wheeler intoxication continued. Struckman intoxication controlled. Keeler liquor to minor punished. Johnson malicious trespass motion to quash sustained. Civil matters set for trial and dismissals with costs. change of venue to Jennings county. several foreclosure and note cases dismissed with costs.
Attendance at the gun club shoot was down as several members reported illnesses. Local residents make small moves with visits between Indianapolis and Oldenburg. Various ads note new fabrics at Nick Blanks, housekeeping items at Thie and Vonderheide, and fresh oysters at Gehring's restaurant.
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