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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
4
Edward Timmerman is announced as a Republican candidate for Auditor, pending action by the county convention. The filing signals party support and a formal nomination process in the upcoming event.
Edward G. Abbot of Franklin Township announces candidacy for sheriff subject to Republican convention decision next Saturday.
The delegates refuse instruction and insist on acting without influence or orders. They state they acknowledge no boss and will vote with untrammeled will next Saturday.
If Saturday brings good weather, Versailles may host one of its largest and most enthusiastic conventions ever. Prospects point to a strong Ripley county ticket, likely to be presented to voters for support.
J M Spencer of Rising Sun seeks the Representative seat for the Fourth Congressional District. He is described as well qualified and prepared to run earnestly if nominated, pledging to act honorably to secure election.
The notice mentions Ed Abbott of Franklin Township as a potential sheriff candidate. It states he would make a good race and, if elected, a first class sheriff. Other names were heard but not announced. May the best man win.
President Roosevelt narrowly escaped death after an electric car struck the carriage near Lenox Massachusetts. Secret service officer William Craig was crushed to death, the driver died later from injuries, the President was bruised and cut, Secretary Cortelyou unconscious with back injuries, Governor Crane and Congressman Lawrence lightly hurt.
The bondsmen of Grant Johnson, forty in number, held a meeting at Versailles on Tuesday to discuss the bond matters surrounding the case. The gathering focused on coordination and next steps in their responsibilities.
The group met to settle a claim against Johnson's second term. They settled on ten thousand dollars as a compromise, but no formal committee was appointed to negotiate. Prosecuting officials informed bondsmen that ten thousand dollars would be the minimum acceptable, and the case now proceeds to court to uncover the facts.
Batesville Tribune reprints Newton Jackson statement claiming Grant Johnson was by inquiry short funds but asserts others may know more. The letter notes $711.27 due Johnson at end of first term and alleges a larger seven to eleven thousand dollar shortage discovered shortly after, inviting correction and clarification.
The article claims individuals can gain a pound daily by taking an ounce of Scot's Emul Sion, which allegedly activates digestion to absorb normal food. It asserts the need for flesh and endorses the emulsion as a method to obtain it quickly.
An advertisement for Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root promotes a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It touts cures for kidney and bladder trouble and Bright's Disease and offers a free sample by mail, asking readers to mention the paper. It notes sizes priced at fifty cents and one dollar.
The speaker contends Mr. Jackson knowingly aided by other bondsmen in concealing Grant Johnsons shortfall from the first term. He allegedly misled the public and fellow bondsmen to shield Johnson, then shifted the burden to second term bondsmen while seeking partisan praise.
A patent remedy called Bures’s Kidney Cure is advertised as a universal cure for diseases arising from disordered kidneys or bladder. Sold by G A Baas at an unspecified location.
Notice directs Batesville delegates to meet at the town hall for a 1 a.m. departure to Versailles on September 6 1902. Laughery township delegates will join along the road and all will proceed via Salem church to Napoleon. Jackson township waits in Napoleon for Laughery and then they travel to Versailles together. Delaware township delegates are urged to join Laughery where possible.
Henry L. Shattuck of Shellsburg was cured of a long stomach ailment after taking four boxes of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. He had tried many remedies and doctors without relief. For sale by G. A. Baas Batesville Bigney Co Sunman.
Vintage railway notice lists train numbers with daily and Sunday schedules. It notes trains going west and to all points east west north or south with through baggage checks. It also mentions accident tickets on sale and names Charles J Loll as agent.
Ken Meeker attended the 83rd regiment reunion in Sunman last Thursday. Gus Fischer of Cincinnati visited relatives here Sunday and Monday. R N Papet and wife left for Hammond where he works in the revenue service. John Laughlin and wife and Wm Vaughn and wife attended a cousin's child's funeral at Holman. Jacob Wagner of Illinois visited Dr. Abbott and returned home. Ethel Pickett of Greensburg returned home after visiting her brother Fred and wife. Mrs A L Greemann and others witnessed the Sunman soldiers’ reunion. Foley's Kidney Cure endorsed by G A Baas. Keepsie Bros offered cement walk estimates. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets advertised. Dist Graphophone for sale by W H S Clair with 200–300 records. Mrs Alice Robinson, widow of ex Recorder Robinson, visited town en route to Cincinnati.
Look Pleasant Please reports C Harlan of Eaton found relief after years of severe indigestion. He endorses Electric Bitters as a godsend for dyspepsia and stomach ailments, praising their effect on stomach and kidney health. Sold by Geo Bans, 10 cents, guaranteed.
Auction set for Vonday September 15 offering horses cattle hay corn farm implements and household goods. Sale at the deceased’s home two miles southwest of Newpoint and 1 1/2 miles west of New Pennington in Decatur County Indiana. John H Idlewine Admr.
Panama Colombia physician Dr. Chas H Utter reports a remarkable recovery of a sixteen year old patient with severe dysentery. After ineffectual treatment the Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was given as a last resort, and within eight hours she improved, was standing in three days, and fully recovered in one week. Sold by G A Baas Batesville and Kigney Co Sunman.
J H Johnson of Broughtonu Ga credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing years of bronchitis after other remedies failed. He says his wife’s asthma also improved and declares it the best croup medicine. Trial bottles free at Baas drug store with guaranteed bottles available.
Notice states the trustee will not attend to township business until after 12 o'clock on Saturdays. All parties with township business are asked to call on Saturday afternoon.
Dr George Ewing of Smiths Grove Kentucky a longtime physician details his personal cure with Foley's Kidney Cure after years of kidney bladder and enlarged prostate problems. He says after three bottles he was entirely cured and now prescribes it daily to patients and recommends it to other doctors. Sold by G A Baas.
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