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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
7
The Tribune discusses liquor laws in Batesville and Huntersville, arguing that if Franklin County votes wet, Ripley might.
Franklin County residents approve continuing saloon operations with a 538 margin. Proponents note the industry contributes to school funds, a change from past practice when saloons did not contribute.
The letter argues the blind tiger issue is a long standing local problem. It claims illegal saloons operate weekly, with known operators, sending drunkards to the streets on Sundays and holidays, and questions fears about banning saloons in Batesville.
A critique of anonymous writers in the county local option fight. The piece condemns slanderous, unaccountable columns and urges readers to distrust writers who conceal their identities, arguing they lack courage and influence.
The discussion asserts the county local option law does not deprive anyone of liberty to drink. It states saloonkeepers retain no inherent right to sell. their license comes from local authorities and costs apply. Refusal to license does not strip personal liberty or cause financial loss beyond license parameters.
Advertises sale of new and second hand engines from 10 to 40 horsepower with prices from 150 dollars. Also lists cheap second hand shredders hullers separators and saw mills plus fertilizer prices. Includes note on refund of railroad fare for purchasers presenting the ad and a county liquor license statement.
H R Snyder of Piqua Ohio responds to claims that dry policy harmed business and displaced workers. He says there are no vacant stores due to the regime, rents are not cut, no shoe factory layoffs occurred, and the liquor trade has largely ended, with merchants selling more goods and former drinkers repaying debts. He criticizes saloon culture and taxes.
Local items report Charles Shane and wife spending Sunday in Greensburg. John Moorman and family enjoyed Sunday in Haymon da. Visits extend to Oak Forest Shelbyville and Indianapolis as families travel for relatives and medical needs. Also advertised Hyomei cure for cold symptoms with local shop guarantee.
Skinny Thiel, previously linked to a past arson case, is accused of striking Black at a Huntersville schoolhouse social. Ferdinand Brack acted as cashier and fainted after the blow. A Franklin County assault warrant was issued. Thiel evaded arrest while traveling east on Sunday.
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