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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
4
The report lists William R. Ghribeith as the candidate for the coroner’s office and Edward A. Zlerer as the coroner. Further details appear in the official notice.
Assessor JOSEPH NEWMAN named for the city. Justice of the Peace selections include THACKERY for 1st Precinct, JOHN SCHULTZ for 2nd Precinct, OTTO WHESSEL for Lrd Precinct. Constables chosen: GEORGE WAMBSGONS for 1st, TOM PATTERSON for 2nd, PRED WEst'L for 3rd precinct.
The joke of the campaign is hearing Rourke Cochran, a Tammany figure, accuse Republicans of dishonesty, highlighting partisan barbs and political theater.
Jobin Mitchell ex-president of the United Mine Workers of America denies endorsing Bryan. He says he has remained silent to avoid misrepresentations by others using his name without authorization. His denial letters have been sent to mining districts nationwide.
A call to Indiana voters asks if the state will disfranchise, framing the issue as a brew ers backed move by the Democratic party to strip both Black and white voters of rights. The piece compares to Georgia's disfranchisement and questions the motive and impact on democracy.
A political argument accuses Democrats of following Georgia style disenfranchisement like Moore law groundwork. It contrasts Republican gains in Indiana local option voting with alleged Democratic plans to repeal this right, urging voters to oppose brewer influence and defend the freeman's ballot for all citizens.
The Indiana brewers back Tom Marshall with red posters alleging widespread business ruin from 256 saloon closures in Kansas City Kansas. The Indianapolis Star cites Kansas City officials and bankers denying the harm and highlighting improved conditions since enforcement of prohibition.
The movement for law enforcement faced business opposition over city finance but has seen a remarkable shift in attitude. Citizens now support reform and would not revert to previous conditions.
Dr. L T Cox Republican candidate for representative is a gentleman with unblemished home life and public career and should be reelected. Newton Hyatt known to the writer for over 30 years is honest, qualified for county clerk, fair minded, impartial and courteous. his election will benefit the people.
Wmn R Griffith, candidate for county sheriff, born on a Johnson township farm, long resident of Ripley county and current officer of Versailles Lodge and Redmen. Billie Griffith, census enumerator in 1900, now deputy sheriff, praised for prudence and experience. Charles Meyer urged as ideal township trustee, known and trusted by residents for honesty and fairness. rest of ticket described as capable and satisfactory.
The piece praises Joseph Newman Republican candidate for Laughery township assessor. It emphasizes experience knowledge of property values firmness and fairness and argues he should be reelected to continue serving effectively. Newman is described as knowing everyone in the township and their property worth.
Oscar Herdle of Fort Thomas Ky spent Sunday with M J Stahley and family and friends. Nellie Robinson visited brother Roland Robinson at Suoman late last week. Jennie Gilmore visited home folks at Mavares Hill Sunday. Dr Wilbur Robinson of New Alsace visited local relatives recently. John F Stahley and Rosa called on Mr Heibeck east of Sunman. Mr Schuck and wife of Sunman were pleasant callers Sunday.
Louis Sieg of Suaman and Leonard Kirsenbaum from Indianapolis travel on business Monday morning. Adolph Foerster and Cincinnati visitors spend Sunday with his parents. Mrs. Mead visits Sunman. Mrs. Clausheide returns to Cincinnati. Miss Patterson comes from Indianapolis to visit brothers. William Moore heads to Silverton Ohio. Albert Lechner leaves for Williamsburg PA for a candy factory job at $25 weekly.
Fred Jobst and George Kirchhoff went to Illinois last week to husk corn. Miss Lizzie Selke returns from Indianapolis. Fred Kirchhoff and mother visited Fred Sears and family at Laughery Bridge. Mrs Albert Hausman and Indianapolis children visit John Selke family. Lewis Kirchhoff and family joined Fred Sears at Laughery Bridge Sunday. John Praker had a new roof installed with Herman Kreinhop assisting.
Chapped skin on hands or face may be cured in one night by applying Chamberlains Salve. It is also unequalled for sore nipples burns and scalds. For sale by Baas Schultz Batesville Bigney Co Sunman. Mrs Richard Behlmer of Sunman and her sister Miss Oma Meyerose visited here Monday.
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