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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1912
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows advertising bills payable monthly and job printing charges per line. Mentions “five cents per line” and delivery of work, with figures like 100 00 18.00 and 80 yo 26 00.
The ticket lists Governor Samuel M. Ralston from Lebanon and Lt Governor W P O Neill of Mishawaka with a slate including Secretary of State Lew G Ellingham Decatur Auditor W O OBrien Lawrenceburg Treasurer W H Vollmer Vincennes Attorney General Thomas W Honan Seymour Superintendent Charles A Greathouse Indianapolis Statistician Thomas W Brosley North Vernon and reporter Philip Zoercher Tell City. Supreme Court First District John W Spencer Evansville Fourth District Richard K Erwin Fort Wayne Appellate Court First District Joseph H Shea Seymour.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as quick relief for pimples boils scratches knocks prains and bruises for both boys and girls. It promises healing for burns cuts and sores and touts effectiveness for piles, priced at 26 cents at all druggists.
The notice touts M. Born & Co as the largest oldest establishment in the world for suits. It promises expert up to date tailoring at the best quality and lowest price and invites readers to have Joe Daunhauer take their measure.
The advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure grip weakness nervousness and poor appetite, restore energy and health, and strengthen nerves. It urges purchase for 60 cents with satisfaction guaranteed and cites local druggists. Also mentions Swift's Fertilizer and fashion items from Minnie Lane and horse harness care reminders.
Local sports report notes St Meinrad College defeated the Tigers 8 to 6 on the home grounds last Sunday as Collegians scored five runs in the sixth inning to pull ahead. Other items include residents Charles L. Rust rebuilding on Easy street, Geo Sturm's trip to Chrisney, Hohmann’s return from St, a hop at Vincent Rickelmann, and stone work for the new Seminary by Henry George of Leopold.
Fulda residents note a public sale of personal property set for Saturday April 27. A March social event by Leo Birchler drew a large crowd and was described as pleasant. Several weddings were announced including August Schaffer and Pauline Collignon and August Bobi and Clara Nielander. A birthday party for Ed and Mise Katie Weaver featured the Weaver Callignon orchestra and a long guest list.
Mrs Louie Bretz and daughter Bertha visited Ferdinand on business. Jacob Bartley and son Leo traveled to Huntingburg for errands. Miss Christina Limyp returned from Mackey after visiting her brother. Mrs Jacob Bretz was called to Huntingburg to tend Cather Bretz. John Limp family attended Virgeria Wallhauser's wedding at St Anthony. Katie Boechler returned to Louisville. Mrs John Bretz remains ill. Phil Partenheimer family visited Huntingburg. Louis Limp and Albert Bartley stayed in Huntingburg Saturday evening. Bruce Cox of Mackey stayed with Christing Tillie and Louis Limp. Val Limp and children of Huntingburg visited John Limp's family. Nubert Sternberg passed through town from Ferdinand. A group of boys and girls enjoyed a gathering at Misses Tillie Christing and Louis Limp's home.
Sam Hudson visited Taes day to play hoops. Ethel Blake and Bethel Blake of Dixon Valley had dental work with Dr John Anderson on Monday. Two Latter Day Saints held Monday night service. Dora Hobbe of Evanaville visited sister Elle Hobbs last week. A Saturday night dance was a success. Annabel.
A town sports figure left for Gill frogs with his gun but returned to find no game and reportedly spent the evening with a young maid along the road. The note mentions Minnie and a separate line about Macha getting Tony.
Community updates from Adgeville include plans for large gardens and a calm spring season. Reports mention two Mormon missionaries at the Adyeville school house, Paul Mulle moving to Wm Beard’s farm, and Chas Metzger visiting Ferdinand. Local road improvements, social events, and residents such as Ethel Blake Adye and Mrs Metzger are noted with brief remarks.
Clarendon Texas resident recounts a brother’s dramatic recovery from a severe cough once feared to be consumption after using Dr Ring New Discovery. He claims the remedy cured in ten bottles and praises its power for colds and related ailments. Price 50 cents to 1.00 with a trial bottle free at all druggists.
The document outlines polling hours from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. with 15 minute vote tallies and a post election canvas. It details inspection, sealing of ballots, and preservation for ninety days, along with rules for ballot printing, order of candidate names, and Australian voting method.
The text outlines rules for a Primary Election Commission including sworn authority, voter eligibility, and election supplies. It references Lew Blingham as a former Democratic candidate for Secretary of State and describes ballot handling, spectator restrictions, and duties of precinct inspectors. It notes dates in 2012 for supply distribution and specifies vacancy procedures if candidates are unavailable.
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