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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
3
The article lists Joseph Newman as Assessor and Otto Wkssk as Justice of the Peace for the 3rd Precinct. Names appear in government role assignments within the local notice.
Two Massachusetts Democrats chosen as presidential electors on the Brgan Kern ticket have declined the honor and will vote for Taft instead.
A state poll reports 77,884 voters in Indiana, up 42,271 from two years ago. The poll also notes 589,224 votes cast then, with a 190,160 increase this period. The article attributes part of the gain to foreigners polled earlier who have since left the country.
The measure requires twenty percent of county voters to petition for an election to curb liquor sales. If a majority votes to stop sales, no new licenses may be issued. Saloon licenses granted before enactment remain valid until year end. others end in ninety days. Surrender grants pro rata rebate for unused time.
The passage presents Albert J. Beveridge as a self-made Indiana senator whose rise from modest beginnings to national prominence illustrates that effort, honesty, and talent lead to fame. It frames him as an eloquent orator, capable statesman, distinguished writer, and popular lecturer.
The law remains valid for two years and allows the commissioners to order another election upon receiving a petition signed by twenty percent of the county's legal voters.
The speaker criticizes opponents for misrepresenting public consideration of local option voting. He argues the people could not vote without a enabling law and accuses Democrats of not offering township options at the special session.
The debate centers on temperance policy with Marshall accused of dodging a direct pledge to sign the bill. Republicans and Democrats vie for a Senate majority, while the House electoral dynamics could block repeal. Republicans estimate a potential 14 of 25 Senate seats to secure a 12 vote edge.
A health notice states that excess eating harms digestion and organs and urges a diet revision. It recommends using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion and notes local sales by Baas & Schultz in Batesville and Bigoey & Co. in Sunman.
Judge J. B. Rebuck will speak at New Marion Thursday evening October 1 at Elrod Friday October 1 and at Delaware Saturday October 1. Mrs Ed Stubos and children of Cincinnati are guests of her parents J L Benham and wife. R A Beckett of Dillsboro spent weekend with son Dr G T Beckett. Miss Ethel Thompson returned Friday after visiting relatives in Colorado. Newton Jackson and daughter Leah spent Thursday and Friday at Greensburg. Otto Beer of Sunman was guest of brother A H Beer Sunday. Mrs John Buchanan of Lincolnville visited her mother Mrs Bluford Dickerson and attended the pumpkin show. Miss Helen Hunter entertained Miss Sadie Underwood of Benville Saturday and Sunday. A B Wycoff and wife and son Paul of Batesville visited Mrs Mary Stewart and daughter Gertrude Saturday and Sunday. Miss Mamie Westerfeld of Cincinnati visiting Mrs Fred Siebert returned home Monday.
Cincinnati residents Penn Tow Da Mises Maria and Susan Stahley visited relatives in Cincinnati and St Peters. Betley and Dunlap natives joined Mrs Frank Robinson’s family visit. Sunman area guests included William Baumin and George Mosmeier households. A birthday surprise honored Mrs Bartling with friends gathering at her home. Born last week to Henry Hoffmann and wife a daughter.
The text argues Thomas Marshall avoids a direct answer to Governor Hanly on repealing the county local option law. It contends he would sign a repeal if tied to reenacting the Moore remonstrance statute, blaming him for fear of brewer backlash and political expediency.
John Prakel trip to Batesville. John Luers from Laughery Bridge visited his brother Fred and wife. Fred Wachendorf and wife from Rushville stayed with relatives. Harry Hueneke left for Illinois for work. Mrs Albert Hueneke and child from Illinois visit relatives. Grandma Schrader on sick list. Grandpa Einhaus visiting son-in-law Lewis Burkhart nearby. Baast Schultz claims about Miona stomach tablets promised and guaranteed to cure or cost nothing. 80c.
Batesville Bank Indiana reports its financial condition as of October 7 1k in its 19th year. Officers A A Hackman president A Z Hassmer vice president C L Johnson cashier A J Hackman assistant cashier. directors listed. Bonds on file with Secretary of State. dates in 1908 1068. Resources show loans 204 813 12 overdrafts 56 76 stocks bonds mortgages 158 674 65 due from banks 2 308 93 banking house cadet 2 500 00 furniture 1 500 00 current expenses 686 61 cash on hand 13 579 21 total 453 184 28. Liabilities capital stock 45 000 00 surplus 28 000 00 deposits 435 184 2K. Notary note authenticates sworn statement by Hackman and Johnson on October 10 10s.
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