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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
4
Authorized notice announces Dr Lafayette T. Cox of Napoleon as a candidate for Representative pending Kipsey County Republican convention decision. Cox is presented as a party hopeful in the upcoming county-level process.
Vevis W. Saumark of Franklin township is named as a Candidate for Representative, pending the decision of the Ripley county Republican convention. Newton Hyatt of Oxford is named as a candidate for clerk of the Ripsey Circuit Court, pending the county convention decision.
Franklin township doctor J G Cos enters the race for Franklin County Circuit Court clerk subject to Republican County Convention decisions. The filing signals a formal bid by Cos as county party processes proceed.
Anthony P. Powell of Otter Creek township fielded as a Republican sheriff candidate in Supley County, pending decision at the county convention.
William R. Griffith of Joto Sept Township runs for Sheriff of Popley County under the Republican county authority. The filing subject remains under party control.
Edward Zierer of Bates Vale is named as a candidate for Coroner of Rupley county subject to the decision of the Republican convention. In the Indianapolis primaries last Friday Republicans Wim English Alfred Potts and James Lahman were nominated for state senate. They are strong men and likely to be elected.
Judge Hough decides President Roosevelt, as commander in chief, may dismiss the Negro troopers for misdeeds in Brownsville. The promotion rests with the President, not with the troops.
The report names Dr J G Cox of Franklin township as a candidate for county clerk of the circuit court. He recently moved from Holton Otter Creek township to Milan where he practices medicine. Described as a physician farmer and businessman he is said to be well qualified and energetic for the office.
Leading Republicans express surprise at the Republican National Committee’s selection of John R. Malloy of Ohio as secretary of the Chicago convention. Malloy is a strong Foraker ally and opponent of Taft, signaling that Foraker supporters may push for a fair opening round.
Senator Burrows of Michigan was chosen as temporary chairman of the Chicago convention. He is seen as a conservative. the keynote will signal policy directions different from Roosevelt's. The committee aims to restore business confidence by outlining Republican policy.
Local visits from Cincinnati residents including Miss Kate Mittendorf and Miss May Stokes. A lengthy editorial on the Ashpan bill and labor safety praises Senator Hemenway and urges a Republican state legislature to back his national role. Community happenings in Oak Forest, Cincinnati visitors, and town business wrap the piece.
An advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as safe bowel cleansers that prevent dangers from harsh purgatives. It claims to cure headache biliousness malaria and jaundice and directs readers to Baas & Aceultz’s drug store for purchase.
Piph Creek residents Tegeier and wife spent Sunday with her parents at Sanman. Several from here attended Mrs. Wotlfert’s funeral in Morris on Saturday. Mrs. Fred Abpianaip is ill. Harry Griehm visited his nephew at Saninac. Win Abpianaip of Norwood Ohio was guest of brothers and sister here Saturday and Sunday. Dr. Vincent of Sunman visited patients here Saturday. Win Abpianalp and wife entertained relatives at North Point Sunday including Joseph Trahn and family from Cumiminville Ohio, Robert Abpianalp and wife and brother William from Norwood, Jacob Abpianalp and sister from Pipe Creek, and Berdeha Abpianalp from North Point.
Indiana officials plan full corporate reports from companies doing business in the state. The Republican platform calls for revising and tightening corporation laws, regulating public franchises, curbing fictitious stock, and safeguarding public rights against corporate overreach.
Frank P. Sargen lauds James A. Tlemenway’s labor record and leadership qualities from Warrick County urging Republicans to back him for national presidency in the future. Attica Ledger notes voters seek clean fearless public service over party lines. The piece warns brewery bosses push for state legislators while urging support for local tickets and proposed prudence on ships and schools.
Hon Thomas R Marshall vows no mudslinging as Indiana campaign opens. Republicans prefer debating policy over personalities and welcome Democratic critique. Voters' intelligence to decide remains emphasized as GOP aims to contrast principles with candidate performance.
The Monticello Herald reports that the Democratic platform favors city local option, protecting saloon interests in cities even if a ward votes wet. Brewers favor this plank and oppose Republican county local option. Thomas R. Marshall pledges a dignified campaign though truth may offend some.
Pentecost bar at St Clair hall Batesville by Bureka band. The factor has recovered and resumes practice. Theodores Bodenberg wed Minnie Oetjen with Rev Valimer officiating. They will live on Mrs Nate Bedenpere's farm southwest of Napoleon. Local visits include Miss Atlee Lutz and Mahe Katt near Greensburg. Mrs Damrevyer is ill. Miles Little Hicks and Ed Mendenham on sick list. Ed Fulton led eighth grade exam. Mrs Maggie Smith and two Cincinnati children visit. Rev Phomipson to preach at M E Church Sunday. George Heimeath owns a cow with twins. Supervisor Henry Vowie repairing roads. Band serenade for the newlyweds. Henry Lechmwer attended court at Versailles. Conquer flations and fother gossip at Newpoint. Perry Gibbes and wife of Moores Hill were at Joseph Newman's. Mrs James Gape of Cincinnati visits her mother. Joseph Newman reports as Laughery assessor at Versailles. Pearl Newman and W P Davis wed May 13 at Osgood. Many farmers replanting potatoes after wet rot. Claude Dorrell and family visit brother Leroy and ill mother near Napoleon. Henry Schein and family visit Batesville. George Hoyer hosts. George Michael and wife visit Lookout.
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