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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
5
Community notes from Ferdinand cover new ads by Hubert Quante, stage shop openings, and local births and illnesses. Reports mention Christmas decor, a derailed Ferdinand Railway schedule, and holiday sales at Henry Beckmann's store. Also noted are a death in St Anthony, a dentist visit to Huntingburg, and a cavalry of everyday happenings around town.
Personal notices record numerous residents and visitors in Itown. Anton Beckmann Boniface Jacobs John Goofrich visiting Leo Drach Mathias Olinger Minnie Mehling Theodore Metzger Mike Mehling Ben Weber Mary Kinnenman Leo Wagner Anton Bailey Joseph Kitten Tom Hill Bertha Rickelman Anna Klueh N. A. James Katharine Fischer Henry Denning Roea Olinger Angela Schmitt Peter Gehl Kohmescher Jos F Kitten F X Rickelmann Henry Fleck John Schmitt Vincent Meyer Angela Meyer Hoing Carrie Buschkostter Joe Schwindel Mike Olinger Albert Weaver Frances Remko Frances Mehling Spayd travel and attendances noted with relatives, farms, and funerals.
The undersigned trustee of Ferdinand township Duboin county Indiana will attend to township business at his office each Saturday. Persons having township business are urged to present on that day of the week. Beluna Trustee Ferdinand Indiana.
Bernard Wessel, son of Henry Wessel, was injured Monday while cutting saw-logs in the woods. A falling tree limb struck his nose, mashing it. He was taken to Dr. V. Knapp for treatment and is recovering as well as can be expected.
At the St. Eberhard’s Aid Society meeting last Saturday evening officers were elected: Wm Helming president, Wm Wirtzberger vice, Richard Eiberg secretary, Paul Schreiner corresponding, John A Olinger clerk, Frank Altmann treasurer, Peter Berg marshal. Sick Committee lists ward reps and 166 members total. Members receive sick benefits and a connected band is open to members.
A six foot long rock with pea sized holes was found embedded in solid coal by miner Sigfried. It resembles a mouth at one end, suggesting a prehistoric fossil. The specimen can be viewed at the flouring mill.
Educational notes show third month attendance ending November 27 with two grades and listing several students. Night school held Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays. A Jasper dispatch reports Nellie Flick of the Home Telephone exchange narrowly escaped injury in a folding bed incident. Henry Beckmann advertises updated men and boys apparel and Henry Newson offers a farm for sale with details to inquire.
A surprise party at Mr. and Mrs. Tony Benken home honored Mrs. Benken on her 29th birthday with many relatives and friends in attendance. A second party at Mr. and Mrs. Peter Werne home honored Miss Frances Remke’s birthday with family and friends, featuring cards games singing lunch and ice cream.
The Ferdinand News lists new subscribers including Clara Beuligman Carmel Sl Charles Becker Evansville and others from Indiana Kentucky and Missouri. Renewals praised feature Katie Wagner Augusta Reckelhoff Clara Reutmann Joe Schwindel and more as holiday windows invite ladies to view new handkerchiefs collars scarves furs and shoes.
Church notices list names and days for parish announcements including Barbara Hassfurther, Gerhard Tobben, A. Buschkostter, H. Wagner, C. Wagner, and Hage, with events on Tuesday through Sunday.
Notice of Shareholders gathering for the Ferdinand National Bank to elect directors and handle other business. Meeting set at the school house on Tuesday January 12, 1908, at 1 p.m. Cashier F X Rickelmman signs.
Henry Fehribach was shot in the eye by a straying bullet while hunting on Andy Buechler’s farm near St Anthony, possibly deflected from a rabbit shot. A burglary attempt at Albert Sonderman’s home was thwarted by an alarm, with burglars fleeing. Pfeffer lost the tip of a finger at Jasper Novelty Works. A small fire in the Eckert building caused a brief scare. water doused flames. A man sought a marriage license but claimed his bride stayed home with the baby.
Effective October 18th 10908 east and west bound trains depart Ferdinand with times listed. The notice warns figures are informational not guaranteed. A November run between Louisville and Evansville offers free reclining chair car service. Sale notice lists a 160 acre farm 13 miles northwest of Mariah Hill for Mrs. Joan Ritter.
Notice states anyone with timber to sell should call W. Pitts at 8. He offers the highest market price for timber and invites contact for immediate appraisal and sale.
Mrs Joe Leppert reports her two year old granddaughter has died. The notice, signed A FRIEND, also advertises a sale of bedroom suit and a good range offered cheaply with further information at the office.
Notice to citizens of Ferdinand that a male resident 21 years or older and resident 90 days seeks permission at the Dubois County Indiana January term 1909 to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under a quart for one year. The premises lie in a 16 by 16 room on lot 14 Ohio Street. He may also sell luncheon and confection under state liquor licensing law.
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