Week of sickness and local notes from correspondence
This week has seen coughing and illness with some in bed and one case of pneumonia. Max Rupprecht sold his saloon to Fr. X. Ruxer and now works as a wagon maker. Ferdinand Olinger returned from Louisiana prospecting. Keiser, Josephine Neihaus, and Mary Durchholz are mentioned along with several St. Anthony residents. News is scarce and the writer closes with well wishes to the Fripmann family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Rupprecht
Fr. X. Ruxer
Christmas in Jasper and local court moves noted
The Jasper column notes Christmas show windows and church celebrations. The January term of the Circuit Court opens January sixth and ends February first. Cases move venues from Pike to Boonville and Daviess counties. A joint Pike and Dubois County Democratic primary is planned. The judge race appears quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Pike County
Boonville
Warrick County
Miy
Kiper
Huntingburg
Democratic Central Committee
Local trips and visits in Hurricane Valley week
Henry Tebben traveled to Ferdinand Tuesday for business. George Schlachter killed hogs last Tuesday. Frank Thacher visited Schlachter Monday. Noah Cloud attended Bristow Tuesday. Griff Harris of Birdseye visited Mr and Mrs Till Cloud early week. Maggie involved in rowing incident noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tebben
Ferdinand
George Schlachter
Frank Thacher
Griff Harris
Birdseye
Mr. and
Mr. Till Cloud
Fruit picking device shown as new horticulture aid
A report describes a Western inventor Emil Gier in Marion County Oregon detailing a fruit picker enabling ground level operation. The device uses a tubular frame with U shaped arms and a lever operated catching system to detach fruit without damage and direct it into a basket below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Gier
Marion County
Oregon
Scientific American
Mariah Hill Society News and Local Obituary
George Bettag returns home on Memorial Day after extended stays in Louisville and beyond. Mrs Joseph Jochim improves slowly after illness. Dr A J Maslowsky made a trip to Fulda. B J Beechting visited schools at Nuntingburpy. Jacob Horlander and wife of Tell City spent last week in our midst. Neath visited last Thursday and reported Sebastian Horlander’s death after pneumonia. The deceased, born in Germany, was 75 years, 1 month, 29 days old. He was a peaceful, industrious man and loving father of four sons and four daughters. His wife and several children preceded him to the next life. He was laid to rest Saturday morning. May he rest in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastian Horlander
Germany
Mie
Fulda Notes Cold Rain Delays Mail and Local Happenings
Christmas greetings to readers, weather halts mail service after heavy rains. A baby girl born to Joseph Harm and wife on the 10th. Lena Pfau visits Owensboro relatives. Tobacco growers critique prices amid damp harvest. Residents seek bargains at Western Salvage Co sale in Johnsburg. Main Street improvements noted. Victor Holtaman returns from Louisville. Fred Greulich elected road supervisor, promising road upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Harm
Up-to-Date Manure Shed Aids Progressive Farmers
Progressive farmers push for quick manure use with devices like the Up-to-Date Manure Shed. A suspended carrier dumps stable manure into a cemented spreader, saving liquid waste with gutters and straw bedding. A shed for the spreader costs $59 or less and keeps liquids contained.
Good Roads And The Road Drag Solution
The piece argues drainage grading and durable culverts must precede paving. It urges farmers to rely on road drags for dirt roads, noting macadam costs and maintenance, and warns against wooden culverts. It claims drag use can fund permanent bridges and culverts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elles
Wallace
Goa
Poor Man and Poor Cow in Dairying Advice
The piece contrasts rich and poor dairy keepers, urging poor farmers to select good cows through careful breeding and modest annual improvements. It notes milk prices rising in winter, recommends fall planting of spinach, and stresses proper feed, bedding, and soil enrichment for a viable dairy operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Skimmings on Dairy Farm Finances and Capital Needs
A farmer with a well kept dairy and good cows stands to earn a steady living. Capital is essential to run any business, including a creamery. The note suggests startup requirements and prudent management for dairy ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitel
SBE Best
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hubert Quante
Ben Grewe
ST. Meinrad
Ferdinand Olinger
Louisiana
Maggie Schlachter
Mary Durchholz
Hugo
Harry Drach
Missen
Mary
Amma Uelsman
Joe Fisher
Fripmann cWh
Bunny
Mike Sweeney
Ken Traylor
Zannie Traylor
Veorge Castrup
Daviess County
Hurricane Valley
Noah Cloud
Bristow
Paul Collignon
Alfons Rupprecht
John Collignon
Mariah Hill
George Bettag
Louisville
Joseph Jochim
A. J. Maslowsky
Fulda
B. J. Beechting
Nuntingburpy
Jacob Horlander
Tell City
Lena Pfau
Owensboro, Ky
Johnsburg
Western Salvage Co
Main Street
Victor Holtaman
Fred Greulich
Fred
Sim
J. A. Sondermann
Her Ladyship Kitchen
Ferdinand Electric Light Co
Indianapolis
Indiana
United States
L. Goole
Roth
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