Reds Sweep Two Games From Has Beens Last Sunday
The Reds won both games Sunday with scores reflecting a low scoring affair and featured performances by Olinger and Melchior in pitching. A lineup of the Has Beens including Ed Bromm Rob Renner and Dan Owen drew interest as players aged by years return to the diamond.
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Jasper
Olinger
Melchior
Berger
Hodgsang
Metzger
Mhollinden
Rholeder
Jos. Mueller
Has Beens
Ed. Bromm
Robi. Renner
Hubert Quante
Dan Owen
Math Olinger, Jr
Alois Gerber
Sam Pitts
Joseph Havlik
Ben Grewe
Robt. Renner
Math
Joe Havlik
Reds
Rockport Fair Eyes Record Crowd With Electric Road
Next week Rockport plans its annual fair boosted by an electric road. Local notes report Mrs. Wm Huther ill, new traction engine bought by Philip Schilling, two newborns to Klueh and Reckelhoff couples, and Peter Mueller injured by a cow. A through coach from Jasper to Rockport Fair will run with no delays.
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Rockport
Wash
Smiths mill accident injures worker fingers
Robert Renner sustained severe injuries to the tips of his first and second fingers on his left hand while using a four hand saw at Pitts & Co's mill on Monday around three in the afternoon. He received medical attention promptly and the wounds are healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Renner
Pitts & Co’s
Militia Arrives After Tell City Tragedy
Tell City marshal Ed Hawkins was struck on Thursday evening and shot and killed Wm. Danfer whom he believed struck him. Militants arrived Friday to curb unrest and departed Monday. Mrs Danfer, widow of the slain man, died Monday from the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hawkins
Tell City
Wm. Dauffer
Danfter
Mra
Surprise 7th Birthday Party for Susie Seger
Rudie and Minnie Seger hosted a surprise party for their sister Susie in the afternoon of her 7th birthday. A lunch, flowers, a seven-candied cake, and treats followed with games including swinging and a peanut walk. Prizes were given to Dalla Grewe, Augusta Olinger, and Carl Grewe, with attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudie
Minnie Seger
Susie
Dalla Grewe
Augusta Olinger
Carl Grewe
Della
Cecilia
Ella
Bertha
Edwin Barth
Ella Wirtaberger
Millie Lindauer
Authur
Alvin Aid
Hubert’ “Albert
Bernad Reger
Many visitors in town from Indiana and nearby states
A parade of residents and guests visited our town last weekend and early this week, including Miss Elizabeth Bockman and Sampson Hobbs from Siberia, Carl Neumann and Henry Stellenpohl from Louisville, and families from Tell City, Cannelton, Huntingburg, and Evansville. Local activities ranged from social gatherings and dinners to saloon visits, business trips, and a Benedictine Sisters departure for their schools.
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Henry Stellenpohl
Louisville
Visitors return and arrivals in city notes
Mrs Henry Gogel returning from visiting in Evansville. Mr and Mrs Joe Hirsh sister Louisa and Miss Agnes Snyder of Cannelton visiting J H Beckmann for several weeks. Photographer Brooner to be at Quante gallery Aug 18 and every two weeks. Rockport Fair set for next week with Thursday and Friday big days. admission twenty five cents with grandstand seats free. racing expected fine.
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Joe Hirach
Agnes Snyder
Ed. Stich
J. A. Beckmann
St. Meinrad
Henry Gogel
City
Evansville
Joe Hirsh
Louisa
Cannelton
J. H. Beckmann
Brooner
Quante
Sg Hae
Evansville & Eastern extension progress near Grandview
Surveyors work on the Grandview extension with M F Underhills offering right of way if used. The company wins funding from Evanaville bankers to aid construction. A farmer ships two calves to Evanaville and officials discuss Rovuxport Owensboro bridge financing. Field surveys to connect Indianapolis Evansville and Boonville Cannelton extensions begin this week, linking the township to major markets.
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Evansville & Eastern
Grandview
M. F. Underhills
Evanaville Banking
Evanaville
Rovuxport
Owensboro
Indianapolis
Evansville
Boonville
Cannelton
Grandview Monitor
Wire in Man's Heart Saves Life in Remarkable Aneurysm Op
Philadelphia report describes Fred Williams, a 39 year old neuro barber, who survived an aorta aneurysm treated without ether. Dr James P Mann inserted a silver wire into the aorta to form a new inner lining, then removed it after a post operative bleed, with Williams recovering well.
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Philadelphia
Fred Williams
Williams
James P. Mann
Willams
Progress and Value of Tree Planting Across the Nation
Reports from across the United States show a record year for forest planting with California and the Middle West leading. Species vary by region, from catalpa and Osage orange in the Midwest to white pine and chestnut in the Northeast, and eucalyptus in California. Returns per acre from several nurseries and plantations demonstrate strong commercial value, with posts and timber profits cited for multiple species and ages. The government Forest Service offers free publications detailing plantation studies for farmers and landowners.
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United States
Union
California
Great Middle West
New England States
Middle West
Catalpa
Pawnee County
Nebr
Kansas
Nebraska
Osage
Forest Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Forest management urges self-sufficiency in timber growth
The article argues that improper care of plantations has harmed natural timber. It states each region should become as self-supporting as possible in timber production. It stresses that growing the right forest trees in the right way will yield substantial profit.
Rockport Fair Promises Large Attendance and Full Premiums
Next week the Rockport Fair runs August 19 to 24 with expectations of record crowds. The event features racing, a fine horse show, abundant exhibits, Kentucky Third Regiment Military Band, and attractions like the floral hall and piano entertainment. Special railroad and excursion boat services from Jasper, Canleton, and Owensboro will facilitate attendance. Admission is 25 cents for admittance, 10 cents for children.
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Rockport Fair
Kentucky Third Regiment
Hatfield
Lincoln City
Lockyear Business College Club
Dath
Rockport
Southern Railroad
Jasper
Cannelton
Fair
Owensboro
Admington
M. Partridge
V. T. C. Basys
Foxey Hollow Social Scene Notes and Visits
The item lists locals enjoying cool weather and recent gatherings. Attendees include Vincent Metzger with sisters Emma and Rose, John Kemper with sister Katie at a Fer dinand ball game, and Miss Mary Drach visiting from Louisville to see her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Drach.
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Vincent Metzger
Emma
Rose
John Kemper
Katie
Ferdinand
Mary Drach
Louisville
Mrs
Frank Drach
Ferdinand Township Trustee Announces Saturday Meetings
Ferdinand township trustee Wa Helming of Dubois County Indiana will conduct township business at his office every Saturday. Residents with township matters are asked to present them on that day. Bertha Rickelman and Mary Rickelman left for Cincinnati and Covington Friday morning. The Huntingburg Winstons played Ferdinand Reds at the ball park Sunday. Doctor Math Olinger was in business on Tuesday.
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Ferdinand Township
Dubois County
Ind
Wa. Helming
Ferdinand, Ind
Mieres Bertha
Mary Rickelman
Cincinnati
Covington
Huntingburg Winstons
Ferdinand Reds
Ball Park
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Ferdinand National Bank
Alhess
Queen Citys
Gerber
Metzger As Hollinden
Jochim
P c Roos
Alf Snyder
Queen Citys AB
POA Luach Cf
Scheurich
C¢ Berger
Eckstein
Fierst
Hochgsang If Roellerf
Eckstein Ss
Melchior P Ao
Wm. Huther
Philip Schilling
The
Kitten’s Machine Works
Paul Klueh
Peter Mueller
Fred Albert
Henry Meyer
North Main Street
Frank Reckelhoff
Cyprian Bumm
Aug. Barth
Mr. Barth
Joseph Loeb
Second St
Louisville, Ky
Chan. Muth
Elizabeth Bockman
Siberia
Sampson Hobbs
Johnsburg
Karl Neumann
Huntingburg
Robert Uebelbheer
Ike Gerhardt
Troy
Victor Yaggi
Mrs. Kasper
Our Town
Henry Hoffmann
St. Henry
Dr. Schriefer
Olivia Kaninenberg
Wm. Renner
Ireland
Anthony C. Lindenschmidt
Velpen Springs
Mary Lindenschmidt
Philip Renner
Ludwina Weerter
Tillie Lindenschmidt
Rose Klueh
Lizzie Lindensch
Mr. Henry Neusch
Maggie Neusch
Tuesaday
Chas, Bosler
Andy Jochim
Ferdinand Olinger
Dr. James of
John L. Bretz
Frank Brenner
Geo. Riegel
St. Anthony
John Russ
Otto Durre
Leopold Becher
Wm. Boekmann
Mr. Glazer
John Schmitt
Wm. Dilger
Mariah Hill
Kittens Machine Shop
Ed. Stich of
Rudolph Meyer
Adam Durehhole
John Dureholz
Hugo Beckmann
Chicago
Ben Kippenbrock
Mr. Kippenbrok
Robert Beckmann
Cornelia Beckmann
Alice Senninger
Nora Bromm
Joe Hather
Lonlaville
Isvi- Hui
Ile
Grandview Extension
Rockport, Fair
Indiana
Foxey Hollow
Laura Seidl
Raymond Schmitt
Frank Metager
Irene
Marcella
Harold
Henry Tretter
Math Olinger
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