Fire Damage Strikes Ratsbyville Area Buildings
A Sunday morning fire in the northern part of the county damaged three buildings including a restaurant saloon and dwelling owned by Henry Wietner. The blaze consumed the wine bar and two-story structure near the Whiehwee telephone exchange, with only the lather: biting inferno saved by heroic efforts. Damages were estimated at quick value as authorities probe the unknown origin of the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapoville
Harry Ucdeiber
Wm. Sebott
Maggie Ho
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Elmer on 3rd Birthday
A Gay night party Tuesday at Mrs Anna Elmer home honored her third birthday. Attendees included Wm Elmer Theodoge and Lee Halenmann Alberta Steve Elmer and many relatives and neighbors. Bees cake and crackers were served as guests wished Mrs Maner many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Elmer
Clem Gocke
Lauretta Elmer
Wm. Elmer
Theodoge
Lee Halenmann
Alberta
Steve Elmer
Ben Weber
August. Hemi
Joe Ratforth
Mensy Weesel
Bids Dropped For Ferdinand Township Rock Road Bands
Breed Billot and Harrison led as the lowest bidders with a premium of 498.08 last Tuesday, beating rivals including J F Wide 608.76 and several banks and firms such as Nations Bank of Dadlanppelle 408.75 and American National Bank 9007.00 with various sums cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breed, Billot & Harrison
Ferdinand Township
J. F. Wide
Beckmann State Bank
Nations
Bank of Dadlanppelle
Pletcher American National Bank
Americas Mortgage Co
Dollings & Co
Tew
Dentist Martin Gehumacher Found Fatally Wounded at Seeper
Seeper dentist Martin Gehumacher was found dying Saturday morning. Physicians attended him but he died shortly after, with details of the circumstances limited in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Gehumacher
Thoes
County Institute to Convene at Jasper Court House
The annual county Institute will be held at the Court House in Jasper the week of Sept 4. Instructors include A P Winship Boston Mass Chas C Bille Huntingdon PA Sherman Davis Bloomington and Cecil Gordon Louisville Conservatory. Enrollment is 1 50 with pay for full attendance.
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Court House
Jasper
A. P. Winship
Boston
Mass
Chas. C. Bille
Huntingdon
Sherman Davis
Bloomington
Cecil Gordon
Louieville Conservatory of Music
Is Her Submarine The Navy Volunteer Debate
Philadelphia reports a question from Marine Corps trainees at Lansdowne about whether a citizen volunteer serving in training can be termed a submarine if he stands ready to replace a regular marine killed in war. The rookies seek a sports editor verdict on Nash Webster’s use of the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Landedowne
Nash Webster
Parishioners Honor Mr Krapf on Sixty Birthday
Friends and neighbors gathered at the Krapf home near St Henry to celebrate Mr. Sid Krapf's 61st birthday. Attendees included Benno Krapf family Joe Jochem family Joe Lasbehusen family John Anthony Phyen and Badger Henry and several relatives from Verdinend Hentingberg and nearby communities. The event ended late with all enjoying the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid
Alphonee Krapf
Near St. Henry
Mr. Krapf
Benno Krapf
Joe Jochem
Joe Lasbbehusen
John ‘Anthony Phyen
Badger
Henry
Bintie
Genes
Bens
Martin Mitchhels
Robert Albert
Dégviee Olinger
Clothilda
Raymond
Leo
Verdinend
George Herney
Oscelia Herney
Hentingberg
Adam Lindauer
St. Franese
Tex
Mire
Joe Kunts
Local residents in town share visits and gatherings
Detroit visitor Albert Bartley returns home while many townsfolk travel to Jasper and Fulda for visits. Residents attend dances, visit relatives in Louisville Evansville and St Meinrad, and join trips to French Lick, West Baden, and nearby areas.
Lentz and Feller Wedding Toasted at Schwinghammee Hall
Jos Lents and Mico Masaline Feller wed in morning ceremony. Bridesmaids include Mics Gilde Kaper and Mise Eveyin Koelin. Groom men Ed and Ambrose Feiler honored at a grand wedding dance in Schwing hammee hall attended by a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos Lents
Mico Masaline Feller
Schwinghammee’e Hall
An & Wowd
Social gathering at Brets home with storm damage noted
Leet Sunday afternoon social at Loule Brets in Breteville included games, fruit, cake and beer while Mrs. Brets served refreshments. A severe electrical storm caused flooding, damaging new curb and gutters as guests departed after a large dinner.
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Loule Brets
Breteville
Lenle
Wm. Beets
Frank Bische
Jobe Schaledare, Jr
L. Brete
Schsieders
Bieche
Srets
Aon
Ferdinand
Clare
Anna
Irma
Earl
Armen Partenheiwer
Belen
Tom Pierf
Hubert Wagner
Frank
Henry
Robert
Philp
Edwin
Alvin Brets
Arnold Meldeich
Bana Moenkhens
Berths
Clariess Brets
Rene
Past Week Tersary Report of Calamities
A strong earthquake shook Bareke California on Wednesday. Boaneville experienced two lightning strikes last Sunday with one fatality. Mie Jobe Lebello, 86, found murdered near Chicago, while a boiler explosion injured workers in Jackson Tennessee. Fort Wayne postponed school openings over infantile paralysis fears. National Guard deployment at the Metlosa border is being scaled back to protect lives and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobe Lebello
Mur‘dered
Chicago
Sutden
Jackson
Tens
Fort. Wayne
Ind
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Pat
Ratsville
Riley
Chariotte Amalie
Danish West Indies
Denmark
United States
Albert Bartley
Detroit, Mich
Mies Marcede Quante
Leo Snyder
Huntingburg
A. J. Reinacker
Robert, Ed
Hugo Beckmann
Jasper Tueedey
Joe Schwann
Celestine
J. W. Jeffera
St. Meinred
Emma Sed
Ida Seufert
Louisville
St. Henry
Reinacher
Fipak Mueller
Fulda
Joe Kahainenberg
Leute Fe
Mr. and
Clem Lacken
Olivia Kanainenberg
Dr. Gageeli
John Hubees
St. Melesed
Seba's Ford
Cornelius Weerter
Missceriie
Ant
Les Bridey
Mise Rose Clieger
Roman and
Cornelia Weaver
Mise Mary Erapf
Evansville
Fred Bromm
George Ferrer
Biles Berger
Katie Hathher
Lonleville
Joe Veal
Rockport
Spencer County
John Schaiedere, Jr
Eon Cornell
Chas Bartley
John Bartley
French Lick
West Eades
Henry J. Schalk
John Haug
Herman Huslemens
John Bender
Tempel
Siberia
A. Bighatt
Bee
Anthony
Epest
Gani
Cane
Horus
Mign Mayme Wirtaberger
Mariah Hill
Sebastian Seheote
Prien
M. Onf OC. Sen
Ronnte Seanster
Wes
Bareke
Cal
Boaneville
Arsett Ivy
Beker
Metlosa
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