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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
1
The Batesville Water Works Company enlarges its reservoir during a dry spell by widening and deepening the canal. The central island is raised two feet and grassed, the race track is to be raised two more feet for five hundred dollars, greatly increasing capacity to supply factories and households for 25 years.
A Sunday game at the fair grounds pitted married men against single men with fictitious nicknames. The All-Stars defeated the Professionals 1 to 10 as Hans Lobert made a notable running catch. Pitchers Christy Matthewson and Bill Donovan pitched well despite slow support. attendance was about six people.
A local cruel act poisons dogs and cats, killing Kaiser's dog Sport after a cat was found dead near Kaiser's livery stable. Charley Doll's Scotch collie died, a child saw a dog ingest a poisoned item, and H. H. Kramer's fox terrier is gravely ill. Residents condemn the act and warn of potential murder consequences.
Miss Kila Steinford of Adam’s Church and Arthur Schein of this place were married last Sunday at 1:30 PM. Rev. Hesselmann officiated. Immediate relatives attended a reception at the bride’s parents’ home, Mr. and Mrs. Jobo Steinforth.
Batesville residents urged to insure homes and businesses as drought and water scarcity raise fire risk. Timmerman Hillenbrand offer low rates through insured companies. Also notes visitors Mrs Albert Hausman from Indianapolis and a local shop lineup with bargains on blankets, footwear, sewing machines, and hardware.
The town board met in regular session with all members present. Clerk Drescher reported three cars of riprap and five cars crushed stone arriving from Newpoint. Marshal Borgstedt said unloading is underway and most crossings are complete. The town hall was rented to the Pethian sisters for October 20. A stairways plan by Wi Behtiser was approved. sealed bids will be advertised in royal papers due by 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. The marshal’s monthly salary was set at 852.0s.
Speaking Saturday Night, Jos H Lefferts a New Jersey lawyer and orator will address locals at the St Clair Opera House next Saturday night. The event expected to draw a large crowd with Knights of Pythias Band and Lincoln League Glee Club providing music. Mrs Fenker and her sister from Cincinnati are visiting William Granning and wife. Frank Walsman and the Nureka Band attended the Taft rally in Osgood Thursday. Advertising notices offer heating stoves ranges brown farm wagons clean timothy feeds.
A political exchange rages over brewery influence in Indiana politics. Editors debate whether saloonkeepers and brewers collude with Democrats to sway the Marshall campaign and the national ticket, while Republicans defend honoring party promises and local option laws amid accusations of betrayal.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted during illness and burial. Special thanks to Gustav Adolph Lodge No. 7 L P A Rev Henry J Steding Undertaker Severinghaus and pallbearers. Wording asks God's reward for kindness shown by His Children Carrie Tekulve Charley Tekulve Mrs John Kappes and family noted. Also mentions miscellaneous local notices and ads about wood sales and heating stoves.
Notice to subscribers explains a price drop from 1.50 to 1.25 per year for the Tribune. It states prepaid amounts at 1.50 will be extended to cover the new rate, and invites new subscribers to join at the reduced price while promising continued value.
In Sunman Maryland on October 26 1908 neighbors gathered unseen at John Schwier's home to surprise him on his 35th birthday. Louis Sieg lured him to church while others prepared a dinner and supper. Upon return Schwier found 35 to 40 neighbors and their children. The gathering was joyful and celebratory.
Christian Henry Stiening a early local pioneer died at his Huntsville home on Wednesday morning October 21 1908. Born February 4 1831 in Bramsche Germany he was 77 years 8 months and 12 days old and left nine children two daughters predeceased him. Funeral held from his residence at two oclock Friday afternoon followed by services at St Johns Lutheran Church with Rev LA Steding and burial in St Johns Cemetery.
Notice to the public states a milk price increase due to high feed costs. Prices are set at S cents per quart and cents per pint and half pint starting November 1. Patrons must return empty bottles daily or be charged. HK Schroeder Wa Govert signatories.
Citizens may pay taxes at the First National Bank in Batesville without any charge. C S Ward traveled to Lawrenceburg Wednesday then to Aurora to visit his ailing step brother Rast Downey. Victor Oberting of Lawrenceburg stopped there on his way west Wednesday. J S Rogers went to Indianapolis on business Monday evening. Miss Anna Amrhein visited friends at Morris last Wednesday. Florence hot blast advertised at Walsman and Schroener's.
Van leads Batesville regulars in hitting while L Nickel wins fielding honors. Cy Oelrich tops extra-base marks with one triple and five doubles as A Nickol hits one home run. Benz shines on the mound with 15 wins in 16 starts and 130 strikeouts.
A rainy Friday night gathering in Huntersville drew a large crowd for a Republican event. Ed J Hancock and A M K Beasley spoke earnestly on key political questions. Beasley impressed as a promising orator while Hancock surprised locals with his grasp of current issues. Lincoln Glee Club members entertained with songs, adding to a pleasant and profitable evening.
A box social will be held at the Huntersville schoolhouse on Friday evening November 13 starting at 7 o'clock. Proceeds go to the reading circle and manual training work. Josephine Rosemund, teacher, urges attendance.
Mrs. C. M. Osburn visited friends in Bateville Wednesday. Nick Blank showcases Smoke Schorr's Havana Blossoms and a new Silks line in black and colors.
The fourth annual scientific session and banquet of the Indiana State Medical Society Fourth Councillor District met in Madison on Oct. 22. Jefferson county members hosted at Ells hall and the banquet at Hotel Jefferson. Dr. Saunders of North Vernon spoke on The business Side of Medicine. Seymour was chosen as the next meeting place.
Republicans of Franklin County express strong confidence in electing M. P. Hubbard of Brookville as judge this year. The district includes Fayette Union and Franklin counties, with Republican strength in the first two and Democratic in Franklin, suggesting Hubbard can win with full support. Judge Gray, incumbent Democrat, was reelected six years ago by seventeen votes.
A letter accuses Indiana brewers of plotting to swap votes from William Jennings Bryan to Tom Marshall to defeat Jim Watson. It asserts Taft would oppose such a swap, says no true Republican would support it, and predicts the Republican National ticket will win Indiana by at least 30,600 votes.
A surprise party was held at Nelson Greemann’s home last Thursday night in honor of his thirteenth birthday his father Ay L Greemann’s forty fifth birthday and his grandfather Pred Greemann’s eighty fifth birthday. The gathering enjoyed a gift.
Public sale of personal property will be held by Mrs. Louis Barg at her home two miles southeast of New Point on Saturday November 7 at 1 p m She will sell stock farm implements and other personal property Charles Bruns and his young daughter of Cincinnati visited Wednesday evening with his parents Cort Bruns and wife and other relatives and friends
A catalog note lists channelettes flannels wool cannels yarns comforts and blankets arriving at H H Kramer and sold by Harry Schwier Co Cort Bruns rode to Lawrenceburg Wednesday morning. Harry Pohlman traveled to Cincinnati Wednesday evening. Stove pipe repairs offered at Hardware at Sieter in Ahurris.
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