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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
14
Readers are urged to recruit new subscribers to the NEWS with a December 1913 promotion. Rewards include 5 gold pieces for 25 new subscribers, a punch bowl set for 10, a fountain pen for 5 new or 10 renewals, and a bread plate for 5 renewals, with no territorial limits and goods displayed at the office.
Gustav F Woerter is named as a Democratic primary sheriff candidate. A lifelong Ferdinand resident, he runs a saddlery on North Main, has served as Ferdinand marshal, is secretary of the Democratic County Central Committee and Ferdinand Fire Insurance Co, and has been deputy sheriff for six years.
A special car excursion to Rivierra Texas departs St. Louis on Wednesday January 7 1914. Ahealthier climate and better farm lands in a new Catholic colony attract Texas land seekers to join the party leaving Huntingburg on Tuesday January 6. For details contact J A Sundernmiann at the bank or his home.
Jasper native Bomar Traylor resigned as state senator after being appointed counsel for the Southern Railway in Dublin and Pike counties. He previously represented Crawford Du Bois and Perry counties in the upper house, with the resignation received by Governor Ralston on Tuesday afternoon.
Representative Lieb of Rockport secured a readjustment of the star route schedule serving Huffman Lincoln City and Fulda. The change allows the carrier to spend nights at Lincoln City instead of Huffman improving overall service. Also notes Up-to-date toys at Reckelhoff and Muller.
The Indiana Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis released a history of the fight against the white plague in Indiana. It chronicles efforts by state and county societies the State Board of Health the State Tuberculosis Hospital and city organizations with illustrations of fresh air camps and educational cottages. The pamphlet includes a financial review of Red Cross Christmas seal sales and how funds were used. Sixty thousand copies will be distributed statewide and free copies are available from the Indiana Association at 203 Public Savings Bldg Indianapolis.
Church listings show names tied to days of the week from Monday to Sunday. Individuals include Sebastian Schreiner Henry Wackenberg Henry Oser August Rembe rg Helena Reinacker Prank Trotter J Schaechter Elizabeth Dilger Lorenz Buechter Anton Lindauer Hy Sebipp and Frank Heidet. The fragment outlines a weekly roster with parent references and multiple Germanic surnames.
For Sale all my threshing machinery consisting of two Kitten Engines one eighteen and one twenty horse power two latest make Kitten Separators with Garden City Feeders one Victor Clover Haller with Self feeder one Keck Gonnemnan Pea Haller all eight roller McCormick Corn Shredder and two brand new Waterwagons. Everything in good shape. John Brenner Mariah Hill Ind.
James M. Songer of Patoka township declares his candidacy for County Assessor pending Democratic Party backing. A practical official, he has served ten years as Patoka township assessor and is well regarded by residents for his contact with the people.
John G Beckmann commenced parking this week and the town board will hold its last meeting Monday night December 29. Ed Hensely and family moved to Gentryville. Mrs. Nick Leinenbach is improving. the Ferdinand Electric Light Co displays in Joe Daunhauer’s window. a new Retail Merchants Protective Association may form. a faux news feature highlights local shops with ads from Henry Beckmann & Son. A stray dog is missing and lost toy lines entice shoppers at Reckelhoff & Muller.
Local readers note weekend trips by Mr and Mrs Frank Mueller and family to Huntingburg and visits by Mr and Mrs Hubert Beckasaup and children in Gantryville. William Helming attends an Evansville agricultural meeting. Frances Mehling Therisa Gerber assist relatives in country. Joe M Schum renews NEWS subscription. Trotters welcome a ten pound baby boy. Reckelhof and Muller advertise keg prices for sale.
We wish to thank all the kind friends and neighbors who aided us during the illness and death of our beloved daughter Emma. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Altmann. July. For Sale: A fine six months old blooded Aberdeen-Angus bull. Henry Fleck Jr.
John Bueler of St Henry visited town Tuesday with Henry Oner an employee of the Ferdinand Foundry and Machine Work who had been there to repair his engine. Jake Smith of Huntingburg employed by Home Telephone Co visited Wednesday and installed two telephones for Julio Derekhols and Joe Hartley.
The St. Mberhard Aid Society elected new officers for the coming year at their annual meeting last Saturday. Winners include Win Helming as president Joby Haug as vice president Ww Wirtzberger as secretary Frank Uebelher as corresponding secretary Herman Bolte as financial secretary Valentin Fleig as treasurer and Jotun Mehling as marshal.
The Democrats of Dubois County will hold a mass convention in the Jasper court room on Saturday December 27 at 10 a m to choose delegates for the Third District Meeting in New Albany December 29 1913. The event aims to elect a member of the Democratic State Committee for the Third Congressional District. All Democrats are requested to attend. Gunray Weerter Bomar Traylor, Secretary, County Chairman.
Miss Alma Gaisser of Cincinnati visited relatives for Thanksgiving and attempted a rabbit and quail hunt in rainy weather. Her uncle L C Smith’s fear of shooting dogs led to no game, and the day devolved into a string of mishaps with birds, hedges, and a consolation of three games of old maid as Mart noted.
Henry H Prior and Louisa Lehm kohler of Huntingburg married under a marriage license. Ferdinand Electric Light Co installed a twenty six light electric system in Ed Muller's new home with five light showers and tungsten lamps. William J Schlegel of Huntingburg filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition listing liabilities at 1116 and assets at 001.35. Announcement of Alvis Spray as a candidate for County Recorder noted.
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