Dubois County Fair promises new attractions and better displays
The Dubois County Fair Association reports major improvements with a waterworks system, a large spring-fed tank, and a rebuilt well. Premiums rise in livestock and agricultural displays. Attractions include an aeroplane via Benoist Aircraft Co and a free ostrich trotting exhibit, plus Prefect Lick Springs band performances.
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Dubois County Fair Association
Dubois County
Indiana
Pickhardt
Three Day Fair Scheduled for September Dates
The notice lists a three day fair in mid September. It specifies dates September 10, 11 and 12 and calls for community attendance during the event.
Marital Bonds Form in Local License List
A sequence of marriage licenses shows John E. Owen of Cuzco wed Katie E B of Elis. Julius Spitzer of Huntingburg married Virginia Organ of Huntingburg. Bachial T. Bement of Duff to Mary A. Watson of Duff. Oliver M. Madley of Jasper to Clara F. Winninger of Jasper. Frank J. Sermersheim of Jasper to Frederica R. Mueller of Jasper. Samuel O. Newton of Siberia to Lizwin Milton of Tenneyson.
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Julius Spitzer
Huntingburg
Virginia Organ
Bachial T. Bement, Duff
Mary A
Mrs. A J Masilowsky Dies at 28 in Aug. 1918
Mariah Hill records the death of Mrs. A J Masilowsky born April 25 1885 at Hulfmann and died August 16 1918 aged 28 3 21. She married Dr A J Masilowsky five years ago and left husband father mother three sisters two brothers and many relatives. Funeral services were held Monday and burial was in Mariah Hill cemetery. May she rest in peace.
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Mariah Hill
A. J. Masilowsky Thee Jones
Hulfmann
Fod
A. J. Maslowsky
Scrappy Greys vs Athletics Bellows Officials Umpire Scuffle
A rough Greys and Huntingburg Athletics game last Sunday sparked repeated disputes with the visiting umpire who biased the calls. The Greys, previously open to a series with the Athletics, now abandon the idea after the volatile match. Final lines show Mitchell striking out 12 and Link 1 with Olinger doubling. Also notice listing 80 acres timber at Joseph Wigger farm via Frances Wigger St Meinrad Ind.
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Greys
Huntingburg
Athletics
Joseph Wigger
Frances Wigger
St. Meinrad
Ind
Notice to Contractors for Indiana Street Crossing Work
Sealed bids will be received for constructing a concrete crossing on the north side of Indiana street across Ohio street. Crossing seven feet wide and sixty four feet long, per town specifications available at the town clerk’s office. Bids due by six o’clock p m Tuesday Sept 2. Town Board may reject any bids. Ben Senfert Robert Roth Trustees Henry Haake Aug F Geblhausen Town Clerk f eA Suhsatibo for the Nins-
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Indiana Street
Ohio Street
Ben Senfert
Robert Roth
Henry Haake
F. Geblhausen
Grand Picnic at Siberia for St. Martin's church
The village of Siberia in Perry County hosts a grand picnic on Sunday September 7 to benefit St. Martin's church. Amusements and the St Meinrad braus band will provide music on the grounds with meals and refreshments served in first class order. Community crowds are expected to be large as preparations intensify.
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Siberia
Perry Co
St. Martin’s Church
St. Meinrad Braus
Texas Visit Yields Crop Samples From Slaton Area
Jos Verkamp Henry Hackmann and Fritz Hoffmann returned from Tezac last Friday night after visiting the Perico colony and Slaton area in Texas. They collected crops including corn alfalfa cotton kaffir corn beans apples peaches pears and grapes grown near Slaton. They reported good rainless conditions and offered to connect interested visitors with Clem Kitten of Slaton to tour the country around Slaton.
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Jos Verkamp
Henry Hackmann
Fritz Hoffmann
Tezac
Perico
Texas
Slaton
Messrs Verkamp
Hackmann
Clem Kitten
Ferdinand Boy
Old Officers Voted Out at Town Convention
The town held a convention last Friday with about 17 votes cast. Four marshal candidates two for clerk two for treasurer two for trustee 1st ward and one for trustee 2nd ward were on the ticket for the November election. Joe Bartley chosen marshal Wim Wirtaberger clerk Frank Steltenpoht treasurer Frank Hollinden trustee 1st ward Chas Metzger trustee 2nd ward. The successfull slate will be the next town officials as the convention is the same as an election. All are good men with the town at heart.
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Joe Bartley
Sipahowy Oy
Wim. Wirtaberger
Frank Steltenpoht
Frank Hollinden
Chas. Metzger
Visit from the Stork: baby boy born in Indianapolis
A baby boy named James Edwards, born to Mrs. Jesse A. Pickard at 236 Nelson St on August 3, was christened at Holy Coes church. Sponsors Mire. L. Storm and Edward J. Brixa attended the baptism with a family dinner held Sunday in honor of the event.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jesse A. Pickard
Iony
Nelson St
Holy Coes
Mire
L. Storm
Edward J. Brixa
James Edwards
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