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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
7
The Ferdinand News notes Christmas and New Year postal cards at the office and lists local sale ads. It reports Anthony Hellers lost a fine black horse, describes farm sales near Mariah Hill and Dale Indiana, and mentions new shops and shipments, with readers invited to read Holland items under correspondent notes.
A 1908 survey shows Indiana county asylums housing far more men than women, with specific county disparities. It notes prison overcrowding, aging jails, and calls for state management, reform, and workhouses to replace county jails.
Monday for H and C Wagner Tuesday HY and Wagner Wednesday H and Wagner Thursday Elia Janson Friday 6 oclock for M Hassfurther Se 4 J H Beckman 12 the Congregation Saturday Elia Janson Sunday 4 John Altman CONVENT Mary Telker Tuesday Philip Wagner Henrich Schwabe Henry Weasel
The Ferdinand Township Board of Finance, Dubois County Indiana, will accept written proposals from banks and trust companies to receive public funds deposits. Proposals must be delivered January 4, 1909 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the township trustee office.
Holiday shoppers race to Ferdinand's four large general merchandise stores as ads urge early buying. Clerks promise patient service and wide stock with prices rivaling big-city offerings. Returns policy noted as an advantage for local shoppers.
Henry Bromm was knocked from his spring wagon by a stranger near Huntingburg last Saturday evening. The robber relieved him of 35 dollars after Bromm had collected money for a trip to Louisville. Bromm recovered consciousness after a short time and walked home, while his son and local youths investigated the incident.
Personal notes list visits and returns of residents and relatives around Huntingburg. Names include Mr and Mrs Anthony Renner, Mrs Henry Meyer, Ed Meyer, Herman Noldau, G W Weller, John C Hasa, Fred Hoffmann, Chas Seblensker, Jos Vaal, Emery Hudson, A O Clifford, Chas Metzger, Wm Egier, Mrs Buchart, Oscar Buchart, Henry Hoffman, a St Meinrad businessman, Mr and Mrs Chas Horny, Frank Riehl, Andy Jochim, Mrs Alois Krapf, F X Buxer, John B Luebbers, J H Beckmann, Miss Theresia Wicker, and Diers & Co. Mentioned trips include Texas, Louisville, Petersburg, St Anthony, New Albany, and Louisville for a funeral and shopping.
A meeting of the Ferdinand National Bank directors is noted with discussion of election and related actions. Other agenda items include reports from officers and potential corporate actions for the bank.
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