Farmer Killed After Ordering Man Off Farm
Louis Wisemann a Bretaville farmer was shot on his premises after he ordered Floyd Buskins off his farm. Buskins from Huntingburg was taken to jail in Jasper after the 1:30 PM incident. Wisemann, about 40, left a widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Wisemann
Bretaville
Wisemanun
Floyd (Crip) Buskins
Buskins
Wiseman
Bufkins
Huntingburg
Wisemann
Bratzville
County Institute Sets 49th Teachers Session at Huntingburg High
The Du bois County Teachers Institute will hold its 49th annual session at Huntingburg High School. Supt George H Tapy of Wabash College will discuss Psychology, Prof H G Brown will cover Agriculture, Miss Cecilia B Hennel of Indiana University English Dept will speak on Composition Work, and Miss Lucile Brisco of Charleston Illinois will lead Music instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois County Teachers’ Institute
Huntingburg High School
George H. Tapy
Wabash College
H. G. Brown
Lebanon
Cecilia B. Hennel
Indiana University
Lucile Brisco
Charleston, Illinois
John Haas Notes Treatment While Harvesting in Rome Ky
Rome Kentucky August 23 1918 John O Haas writes a brief dispatch from Rome describing travel on the Ferdinand Flyer to Owensboro and Rome to hull clover for Fred Harlander Threshing Co. He reports over 100 bushels hulls before departure hindered by rain and notes Rome as a pleasant village with German and wealthy farmers, crops look good despite dry weather and expresses satisfaction with local reception. He stays with Jacob Horlander and has read the Ferdinand News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensboro
Rome
Hull
Fred Harlander Threshing Co
Rome, Ky
Jacob Horlander
Ferdinand
John O. Haas
Attention to Rent In Desirable Ten Room Dwelling
The undersigned offers for rent a ten room dwelling described as gallant and well arranged. It is located conveniently and nicely kept. Apply at once to George M. Sturm at Meinrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Sturm
Meinrad
Widespread Movement Through Town Visits and Trips
A string of residents and visitors were active in town with trips to Louisville Tell City Huntingburg Evansville Jasper and other locales. Names include Henry Meyer Clara Meyer Frank Meyer Miss Ida Hackmann John Buehning Leo Ernst Adolph Bromm Miss Stella Hawkins and many more as they travelled for business family events and social engagements.
Married Here Tuesday Morning at St Ferdinand Church
Hubert Sternberg and Miss Mary Durchholz were united in marriage at St Ferdinand church with Rev Father John officiating. The couple, joined by Emma Durchholz and Minnie Sternberg as attendants, celebrated at the Kerstiens home and a large dance followed at the groom’s hall in St Anthony. The groom, a saloon proprietor, and his bride will reside in St Anthony. May their married life be happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert
Emil Sternberg
St. Anthony
Nan
Sterling Worth
Philip Durchholz
Sternberg
Ferdinand Greys Fall to Selvin in Rough Game at Selyon
The Ferdinand Greys lost to the Selvin team at Selyon last Sunday. Errors plagued the Greys as Mitchell was hit hard, Ots relieved in the seventh after three more runs. Selvin’s strength is noted and a return game is planned, with Ireland Greys visiting next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selvin
Selyon
Mitchell
Ots
Ireland Greys
Ferdinand Greys
How to Obtain a Beautiful Rug at Bartley Bros
Bartley Bros Ferdinand Ind advertises a rug offer from Sept 6 to Oct 4 featuring a Soral or oriental design 243x feet usable on both sides. Cash price and $2 trade-in accepted. Patrons may request a card explaining how to obtain the rug. Bartley Bros also notes local residents and a construction project in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartley Bros
Ferdinand
Ind
Tislow Wins Custody In Jasper Divorce Case
In Jasper Indiana on Tuesday Judge Brett presided over Jacob Tislow vs Cora A Lott. Tislow was granted a divorce on April 14 1911 and custody of the two children. Lott’s petition to regain custody was denied and Tislow retained custody. Sheriff Schwenk arrested Wm DeJarnette and Earl Wilson for carrying concealed weapons and they await October term after bond issues. Indictments were filed in March term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Ind
Jacob Tislow
Cora A. Lott
Brett
Cora Lott
Tislow
Wm. DeJarnette
Earl Wilson
Schwenk
West Haden
Notice to Contractors for Indiana Ohio Crossing
Sealed bids are invited for constructing a concrete crossing on the north side of Indiana street across Ohio street. Crossing size seven feet wide and sixty four feet long per specifications at the town clerk's office. Bids due by six o'clock p m Tuesday September. Town Board reserves right to reject any and all bids. Ben Seufert Robert Roth Henry Hacke Ang Gehlbaugen Town Clerk Trustees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Street
Ohio Street
Ben Seufert
Robert Roth
Henry Hacke
Ang
Gehlbaugen
Local Marriage Licenses and Community Notes
Marriage licenses issued to Charles H Kamman and Ida Langebrake Theodore Eckerle and Helen Beck John F Hemmerlein and Amelia Moyer The Horny family hosted relatives and friends including Metzger family Bickwermert Kippenbrock and Weyer Electric lights briefly failed then were restored School openings set for Sept 4 at Academy of the Immaculate Conception with new teachers and improvements Trustee Dall announces teaching assignments for upcoming term Also an 80 word for sale entry for Joseph Wieger Ae Ai
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Kamman
Huntingburg
Ida Langebrake
Stendal
Theodore Eckerle
Jasper
Helen Beck
John F. Hemmerlein
Kellerville
Amelia EB. Moyer
John Horny
Joseph Metzger
Lucille
Lula Bickwermert
Clera
Anna Kippenbrock
Mesers Edwin
Gust
Leo Horny
Ed Bickwermert
Ed Weyer
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Institute
John
Henry Meyer
French Lick
John Olinger
Tell City
Frank Meyer
O. H. Miller
Louisville
Linus Spayd
Mariah Hill
Ida Hackmann
Joe Grabber
Clara Meyer
John Buehning
Johnsburg
John Arehart
Liberia
Frank Reckelhoff
Adam Dudine
Dubois
Joe Hoffmann
Frank Mueller
Rockport
Mrs. Duke Whipking
Ryanaville
Augusta Hoffmann
John Schwartz
St. Henry
Henry Muth
St. Meinrad
Jon. Egloff
Jos. Fieth
Tillie Lindenschmidt
Evansville
Henderson Philipps of
Bristow
M. C. Froman
Pilot’ Knobs
Math
Leo Ernst
Siberia
Tuesaday
Frank Heeke
John Hildebrand
Mrs. Till Cloud
Near
Robert. Lindauer
Town
Dr. V. Knapp
Jos. Mueller
Henry Harbaville
Branchville
George Uebelhoer
Leo
Emma Knust
Dr. Lukemeyer
Mike Halbleib
Troy
Kirk
The
Inland, Oil Co
Stella Hawkins
Renus, Reinacker
Ed Schapmeier
Boonville Fair
Louis Schlachter
Perry County
Albert Francevillé
Mr. Dixon l of
Adolph Bromm
Edwin Lindauer
Clem Knust of
Mayme Drach
Alice Hall
Verena Denning
Frank
Katharine Fischer
Henry Otta
Ed Knust
Ella Beckeuin
Champaign
Chicago
Toe Snyder
Butch
Louis Sauer
Frisz Altmeyer
Electric Light Co
Loretta. Werner
Tuciapnapulis
Mabel Becker
Teckla Krapf
Emma Mueller
Kramer
Parker
Grandview
Joe
Frank Muller
Louia Sauer
Velpen Laut
Mise Henrietta Moth
Jasper Laut
Henry Timmermann
Aon Henry
Geo, Wilson and
C. O. Reed
Migu'Regina Heyke
Mary'Seng
Adam Buechter
Stephan Seng
Mrs
Stephan Seng, Jr
Emma
Mias Faurs Meyer
Herman Kerstiens
Johannemann
John Kerstiens
Henry, Keestlong
Mies
Bertha Kickelmann
Covington
Cincinnati
Marie and
Lucretia Rick[eluiant
Hong
Robert” ‘Sergevkubtet
Albert Wirthwein
Wild Pont
Fuliny
Mry Wirthwein
Harris Sahl
Augustus O. Bacon
United States
Senate
Bacon
Georgia
Merdinand Greys
Dovo
Reckelhoff
Garrison
Sergesketter
Joe Schaeffer
Datyrhtera
Wm Mohlenkamp
Jud Schnausa
Jobo
Gootrich
Paul Gosptrich
Jasper News
Lews
Ferdinand Electric Light Plant
Academy of the Immaculate Conception
Henry B. Dall
Joe Bickwermert
John Sohniedters
Blessinger
Anton Voitz
Wm. Wirtzberger
Joseph ‘Wieger_ Ae, Ai
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