Annual Investment at Convent Immaculate Conception
On Monday reception day drew crowds to the Convent of the Immaculate Conception at Ferdinand. Sisters invested with vows and veil by Bishop Jos. Chartrand. clergy and novitiates honored in a solemn ceremony. Following day many Sisters departed for mission placements in Southern Indiana. Nick Kaust suffered a severe finger cut at Hall Booke Co. from a saw incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Chartrand
Indianapolis
Lucas
Celestine
Fintan
John
O. S
Bauer
Scheefers
Alexander
Andrew
Chrysostom
Leander
Kempf
Frater Placidus
Frater Peter
Indiana
Nick Kaust
Hall Booke Co
Jasper, Dubois County Items Highlight Local Happenings
State highway officials viewed the Jasper to Winslow route at a Jasper Chamber event. County officials met in French Lick for district talks while citizens urge rock road funding at September. A restraining order blocked defendants from crops to build a highway. Sheriff Nordhoff transported Anthony Miller to Woodmere. Jasper Reds beat Petersburg Grays 1 to 2 and host Washington Grays next Sunday at 3:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Reds
Petersburg Grays
Reds
Washington Grays
Word to unite nations draws $1000 prize
The World Trade Club of San Francisco offers $1000 for a single word to denote the United States and Britain. The winning word must suit world use and aid metric adoption across English speaking regions. Andrew Carnegie dies after bronchial pneumonia at Lenox mansion. Over 11,000 attend Dubois County Fair with many from Ferdinand township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
Britannia
World Trade Club of
Metric
W. H. Hammer
World Trade Club
Ambria
British Isles
Cantons
Australis
New Zealand
Tasania
United South Africa
Andrew Carnegie
Lenox
Mass
Carnegie
Dubois County
Ferdinand Township
Electric Light Systems For The Farm In Use
The Electric Light and Power Co displays Farm QO Lite system at their old office, promising low price and bright light for 40 lamps. The package includes a compact engine, generator, and switchboard with dual fuel tanks, suitable for powering home and barn lights and running chores. The firm invites public inspection and notes other lighting options. Mrs. Bosler of Evansville shows marked improvement after severe illness from chiggers and blood-poisoning. Mathiae Olinger, recently operated on, sends words of well being with his photo showing a shaved beard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Electric Light & Power Co
Interesting Notes from Our County Agent
County Agent reports limited office hours due to funding and urges patience with unanswered calls. Highlights a Dubois County Stock Judging Contest winners heading to the Indiana State Fair and advice on weed control, hedges, pride in farm stock, and upcoming Gibson County stock tours with routes and schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois County
Indianapolis
Edward B. Utz
Duff
Jacob W. Bruning
Huntingburg
Robert Schwinghammer
Johnsburg
Gilbert. Utz
Ferdinand Boys Back Home Returns From War Service
Corperal Albert Eversmann of the 696 Motor Transport Co arrived in the United States July 28 after eighteen months in Paris. He drove officers and faced air raids in the city. Private Leo Wilmers of the 8th Division came home Sunday. Herb Lasher, in the navy, was discharged last week and heads to Evansville. William Neu, back from overseas, is on a four day furlough before returning to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Eversmann
696 Motor Transport Co
Paris
United States
Albert
Leo Wilmers
Leo
Herb Lasher
Evansville
William Neu
New York
Angel of Death Claims Two Ladies in Community
The death of Mrs. Barbara Schmitt Schlachter at age 46 is attributed to apoplexy after a Thursday drive home from her brother Peter’s. She leaves nine children and many siblings. her husband Joseph Schlachter died four months earlier. Interment was Monday at seven with Rev. Father John conducting the rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schlachter
Schlachter
Barbara Schmitt
Peter
Leo
Hugo
Charles
Roman
Rose Marie
Harry Lohee
Mia
Harry Thornton
Louisville
M. Lucia
Convent of Immaculate Conception
John
William
Henry Schmitt
Jasper
Herman Schmitt
Evansville
Albert Schmitt
Seattle
Wash
Peter Schmitt
Ferdinand
Mrs Henry Timmermann obituary notes family ties in Indiana
Mrs Henry Timmermann 65 died at home last Monday of heart dilation after long illness including asthma. Born at Jasper Indiana she is survived by husband and children in Louisville Highland Park and Indianapolis plus one grandchild and a sister. Interment followed a requiem mass. Sympathy offered by community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Timmermann
Theresia Meyer
Jasper
Ind
Timmermann
Herman Brinkmann
Frank Schueder
Emma Timmermann
Louisville
Leo Timmermann
Highland Park
Indianapolis
Henrietta Brinkmann
Joe Ernat
Siberia
Henry Meyer
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Cecelia
Marie Ebinger
Jeanette
Hilda Uebelhoer
Evarista
Elizabeth Wittmer
Canista
Rose Ackermann
M. Josina
Josephine Behrmann
Charlotte
Helen Kaiser
M. Rufina
Gertrude Alvey
M. Sabina
Lucille
Concepta
Norberta
Amata
Gerard
Agnella
Benigna
Lauretta
Tareilla
Bernarda
Sistera M. Hyacinth
Innocentia
Eberharda
Eulalie
Domitilla
Cleta
Marcella
Dubois CO
State Highway Commission
Winslow
Jasper Chamber of Commerce
French Lick
Joseph Brelage
Frank Mendel
Brett
Robert Nordhoff
Anthony F. Miller
Woodmere
Electric Light Co
Chas. G. Bosler
Mathiae Olinger
Martinsville
O. K
Olivia Gossman
State Board of Accounts
Gibson County
Fellas
Owensville
Duroc-Jersey
Chester White Hogs
Fr. Branch
Poland
China
Hampshire Hogs
Haubssadty
Somerville
Angel OF Death
H. O. Thompson
Gousty Agricelsa
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