News of Karl Olinger in France Reaches Father
A wartime letter from France dated November 3 1918 informs Mathias Olinger that his son Karl and comrades Martin Hoge and George Vollmer are in good health and spirits. The writers request a brief reply and send regards to the Vollmer family of Jasper and Charlee Moulin in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathias Olinger
Carl
Joe Hoge
Mr. Olinger
Karl Olinger
Aleof Martin Hoge
George Vollmer
America
France
Vollmer
Jasper
George
Charlee Moulin
Maseau
Cher
Beekne Camp Death of Two Year Old William Uebelhor
William Uebelhor aged two of Uniontown Perry county died at Beehne camp Evansville Wednesday night of broncho pneumonia. Remains sent to Gerber's in Ferdinand and buried Siberia cemetery. He had worked as a motorman at Ft Wayne and went to Boehne camp for care. Nearby notes include local visits and licenses for cream testers, plus a plea for a rural route correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Uebelhor
Uniontown
Perry County
Beehne
Evansville
Becher Celebrates First Holy Mass at St Meinrad
Rev Louis Becher of St Meinrad Indiana celebrated his first mass on Sunday November 17 with a solemn procession to the Abbey church. The ceremony featured an archpriest, deacon and subdeacon, a high mass, and a sermon on priesthood. A festive banquet followed at the celebrant’s home with many relatives and local dignitaries in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Meinrad
Ind
Louis Becher
Edward
Philomena Becher
John Becher
Sacred Heart Church
Vincennes
Columban Thuis
Benedict Brown
O.S. B
Eberhard Olinger
Celestine Sanders
Seminary
College of
Eberhart Olinger
O. S.B
Robert Becher
Thuis
Father Columban
Verena
Bertha Denning
Jacob Buxer
Jake
Frank
George Denning
Margaret Becher
Leopold
George
Peter and
Alois Becher
August Kunkler
Evansville
Misa Frieda Kunkler
Leo Becher
Camp Taylor
Catharine Denning
Visit Our Home Stores Before Going Elsewhere
In this issue two large advertisements welcome the public to inspect stock of holiday goods. The local merchant offers a clean stock for Christmas presents and urges buying at home to see and inspect what you purchase. Patrons are encouraged to support local trade.
Daunhauer Named New Clerk-Treasurer
At a regular board meeting Chariés H Bartley resigned as clerk treasurer. Joe Daunhauer was suggested to fill the unexpired term and likely to be appointed at the annual meeting on Dec 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Town Trustees
Chariés ‘H. Bartley
Joe Daunhauer
Ali
Rules for Indiana Corn Judging Contest
A county based corn judging contest for youths aged 14 to 18, with teams of three, elimination through county contests, and mandatory Indiana Corn Growers Association membership by January 13 1919. Contest comprises an oral quiz, ear exhibitions, and scoring of ears, with a silver trophy and banners for winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Indiana Corn’ Growers’ Association
Om At
Red Cross to Help Nurses Find Employment After War
The American Red Cross plans a nursing service clearing house to aid returning nurses in securing work. Miss V Lora Lorimer notes abroad nurses may stay in service until muster out. The program aims to ready nurses for emergencies such as epidemics and to operate with public health cooperation in Kentucky and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Nursing
American Red Cross
V. Lota -Lorimer
Red Cross Department of Nursing
Lake Division
Public Health Service
Kentucky
Indiana
Dufenbach and Pickhardt Families Informs Sons Died In Service
Mr and Mrs H H Dufenbach of Huntingburg received notice their son Mark died July 18 from wounds in active service. Mr and Mrs Brest Pickhardt of Huntingburg learned of their son Bertam's death a few weeks earlier. Both families receive sympathy and tribute to their sacrifice for the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Dufenbach
Huntingburg
Mark
Brest -Pickhardt
Betram
President Sails For Peace Conference
President Woodrow Wilson set sail for Europe aboard the George Washington on Wednesday morning to attend the peace conference in France. Thousands gathered to witness the departure as an army band played Over There, and the transport steamed away at 10 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Europe
George Washington
France
Secretary to Collect Insurance Dues Next Sunday
For policy holders of the German Monuel Fire Insurance Qo the Secretary will be in his office next Sunday after noon Dec 8 from two to four o'clock to receive payments and address inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monuel
Death Reported for J Harold Cox in France
Mr and Mrs N Von Cox of Huntingburg received a message from the War Department last week stating their son J Harold Cox died in France on Oct 39th of bronchial pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. von Cox
Huntingborg
Wer
J. Harold Cox
France
Mr and Mrs Altmann Learn Son Robert Wounded in Action
Mr and Mrs Frank Altmann received word that their son Robert is in a hospital in France after being wounded while in active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Altmann
Robert
France
Everready Dayle and the lights of Riedric Power Co
Private Rudolph Schilling, stationed at Cafey Deter, owns newly tied power lines and equipment as Everready Dayle claims to illuminate communities. The fragment hints at Riedric Light and Power Co and ties to local military personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everready Dayle
Riedric Light & Power Co
Rudolph Schilling
Lows
Ries Having
Bers
New Rural Route No 3 From Ferdinand Established
The rural route from Ferdinand, labeled No 3, adds daily mail service for farmers east of town. It starts at Ferdinand, visits Henry Weesel, Ben Kuust, Henry Reutmann, Sampson Hobbs, Frank Niehaus, and passes Chriet Beyka and John Schlachter near the lake, rejoining town and then routing toward St. Melorad road to Leo Wirtzberger and onward to Henry Muth, Peter Schmitt, Scholer's slaughter house, with notes on No 2 adjustments. The aim is broader mail reach and rockier roads for farmer mailboxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand
Henry Weesel
Ben Kuust
Henry Reutmann
Sampson Hobbs
Frank Niehaus
Chriet Beyka
John Schlachter
John Kippenbrok
St. Melorad
Leo Wirtzberger
Henry Muth
Peter Schmitt
Scholer
Gossipers Warned Against Rumor Mongering At Academy
A Ferdinand News note defends against false flu rumors amid a minor illness at the Academy. The editor condemns gossip as “gossipitis,” urges verification with the State Board of Health, and vows to publish names of rumor spreaders. Health officers are advised to warn the public about colds.
Teachers Asked to Assist in Contrelling Epidemic
Indiana Governor declares a call to public school teachers to aid in controlling the Bantah Influenss epidemic sweeping the state. State Superintendent Horace Ellis urges teachers to volunteer with Boards of Health, noting shortages from ongoing vaca tions and stressing humanitarian duty and communal effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Boards of Health
Aafe
Horace Ellis
Stete Supt. of Public Instruction
Death of Mary Troesch Near St Meinrad At Age 13
Mary Troesch aged 13 years 7 months and 19 days daughter of Mr and Mrs John Troesch living four miles east of St Meinrad died Tuesday afternoon at three of pneumonia Interment was in St Meinrad cemetery Wednesday morning at 3 50 Mrs Troesch and two children are bedfast and could not attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Troesch
John Troesch
St. Meinrad
Troesch
Fischer Bags New Packing Plant in Hantbugburg
Fischer former post master and merchant of St. Henry moved to Hantbugburg and bought the packing plant of Renscher & Co. He began operating it last week and is known as an experienced hand likely to ensure success. Charles H. Bastley moved to Jasper with his household. he and his wife will live there while Kalia inghe people as clerk of the circuit court. Mr and Mrs Bastley regret leaving friends here but wish them well. Henry Scham and wife sold their Brygnaville property and moved back to Ferdinand. They will camp Wednesday night but plan to return for good employment at Veneerville. The annual meeting of re of the Water Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
Farm Bureau
Farmers’ Farm Bureau
Coud
Benefite Ate Farmers Organisation
B.O, Thampeoe
State Board of Health
Purgo
Ferdinand
Our
Oriide
A. A. MaLans
J. 8. Fischer
St. Henry
Hantbugburg
Mr. Renscher & Co
Fischer
Charles H. Bastley
Jasper Monday
Kalia
Henry Scham
Bvgnaville
Heath
Veneerville
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Gle
War Industries Board
Jacob Bartley, Jr
Roman Uobelher
Miss Irene Lindaper
Roman
Miss Irene
Bartley
Frank Kunkiler
Weyer and Flecks
Visi
Dec Daunhauer
Fms Alecape
Urses
John Troesch Pies
St. Meinred
Fischer Bags
Parad Thyon
Henry
Janpur
Joe
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