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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
4
Misa Rona Schmitt of St Meinrad departed for Louisville on Thursday. Miss Agatha Dilger hosted a small euchre gathering with friends on Wednesday evening.
The Ferdinand news notes new subscribers since the last issue including J. Wagner of St. Louis Missouri John Dilger and Albert Sondermann of Jasper Indiana. It also lists payments made in the past week by Peter Berg Ferdinand Indiana Henry Kitten Lawrence Nebraska and Rev F H Sonderman Sunman Indiana.
A surprise birthday event honored F X Rickelmann, cashier at Ferdi nand National Bank, on his 39th birthday with directors present. Euchre and lunch followed, with prizes awarded to Mathias Olinger, Christ Metzger, Jos Kitten, Rosa Olinger, and others, and many gifts given to the guest of honor.
The infant of Mr and Mrs J W VanWinkle died last Thursday. Riley Huffmann and Wm Lanman of Huffmann passed through town Tuesday. John Patrie and son visited F J Moellers Sunday. Babitat Graves and sons Albert and George Boeglin of Uniontown came through Thursday. Solomon Miles returned home Monday. F J Moellers resigned as postmaster. Bonifare Jacob opened a new store Tuesday after invoicing. Misses Winnie and Eva Mullen left for Rockport Sunday.
Engineers face a major problem as 1000 foot borings near New Orleans reveal mud sand and thin clay. Piers for a giant railroad bridge across the Mississippi will rest on timber caissons over 60 by 126 feet and 140 feet high. Caisson bottoms lie 170 feet below the river surface.
Berlin achieves smokeless condition through dominant use of coke and briquets, well designed boiler furnaces and chimneys, and high skill standards among firemen. Proper firing theory and practice are required before assuming a furnace charge.
Norwegian butter becomes highly popular in England with rising exports from Stavanger. In 1905 Stavanger shipped 600000 pounds, up about 200000 pounds from 1904 and 325000 pounds more than 1908 indicating a strong growth trend in foreign demand.
A study of 553 eminent men and women shows brain workers live longer. The data indicate an average lifespan around 68 percent of expected years, based on the sample.
A man from Syria undergoes a legal name change, with records noting birth lineage and correspondence to his new chosen identity. The case reflects personal rebranding within the civil registry.
Charles A. Andrews shot and killed Ethel Blaine, who he registered as his wife, then killed himself in Room 242 of the Saratoga hotel. Police found no clear motive, two witnesses described the scene, and a coroner and deputy coroner investigated. Authorities cited love or denial of love as a possible motive.
D B Herring of 18 miles west of Dallas walked into police in Dallas and confessed to killing Dr B S Schaspor with an ax after finding him in his home at 1 AM Monday. Herring took his wife to her parents then traveled to Fort Worth, citing unwritten law.
Ludwig Szergiel the unfrocked priest from Chicago was held for the grand jury on charges of shooting and killing Stephen and Andrew Starzynski hotelkeepers of Pittsburg on August 8. Francesco Sprow, alleged housekeeper, held as a witness and accessory after the fact for refusing to fully cooperate. Coroner's jury evidence took about thirty minutes and the grand jury action followed a ten minute jury deliberation.
In Pittsburg on August 27 Joseph Abel aged 57 killed himself in his cellar over the disgrace of his son jailed for 20 years for wife murder. Abel had been depressed for months and told his son he would never look on his face again.
Mrs. Anna Hucke of 78 Van Braam Street Pittsburg was mauled when a lion escaped its cage at Luna Park. Officer Sheridan fired multiple times, saved the woman, and she was rushed to Homeopathic Hospital in critical condition. The crowd watched as Cedar the 3 ½ year old lion roared and toppled from the platform.
A Clover Leaf passenger train derailed at Bow mains, 12 miles north, killing FP E Conkling of Texarkana and injuring seven others. Victims include Shirdon Regs, C Provine, Nelson Anderson, J N Green, James Green, Charles Whipman, and Tarley Verguson, all transferred to local hospitals.
A giant touring car driven by Carl Hanna crashes into a butcher's cart near Seabright Asbury Park, injuring eight passengers. Five pinned beneath the overturned car for half an hour, while four in the cart escape. Injured include Ruth Sega, Cyril Carmichael, Vivian Carmichael, A Haas, and others. party assembled from wealthy friends after a ball at Pannaci's hotel.
Newport, Aug 26. R Waldo Merrill Boston stock broker and his chauffeur Eric Landstrom died when their touring car crashed down a hill near Sanderstown. Mrs Merrill Miss Rita Milliken and two others were buried beneath the car but survived with injuries. Jamming steering gear caused the wreck at about fifty miles per hour. PL F Collier of New York led the rescue effort.
In Seattle on August 28 a dynamite laden steamer named Eureka captained by Golightly faced a fire while en route from San Francisco. Gales and explosions threatened total destruction but the crew acted heroically to prevent catastrophe and save all aboard despite severe damage to the ship.
A report from Grand Junction Colorado notes that the second section of Denver and Rio Grande Passenger Train No. 6, traveling east from Salt Lake to Denver, derailed near Provo Utah. Several passengers were killed and a number injured as a severe storm rages, with only limited details available at this time.
A rabid fox terrier owned by Ben Davis caused panic among women and children at Coney Island beach. The animal bit 13 people before it was captured and killed. Authorities warned beachgoers to avoid contact with stray animals.
In Kurak province agrarian unrest erupts as the crops of several wealthy landowners are burned. Reports from St Petersburg note escalating tension amid rural conflict. The string of incidents signals growing social upheaval impacting top landowning interests in the area.
Bank report from Ferdinand Indiana shows resources including loans and discounts U S bonds and cash reserves as of August 22 1807. Notice of local visits by Hollander family Tell City and Will Dilger business trip to Indianapolis plus Heidelbech Evansville visit as parochial schools reopen with decent attendance.
Mariah Hill reports a newborn son at the home of Mr and Mrs George Meyer. Visitors from Chicago include Mr and Mrs John Ackerman who are staying with Palnder's family.
John Kemper and Ed Trotter called at Frank Metzger's eight and evening gathering. Local event feature notes performance by Kemper and Trotter, with small audience attendance and cordial remarks.
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