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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
5
A new confectionery building rises this year between Mathias Olinger's former shop now Leo Snyder's pool room and Weaver's livery. Joe Daunhauer, former general merchant on south Main Street, owns and occupies the new structure. The article notes a cream par- on the right.
A local establishment operates a cream parlor with a storefront on the left and a rear second floor living space. It sells fancy groceries confectionery and high quality cigars. Joe's hamburger stand is available on demand. Mr Daunhauer starts a new town trade.
Local items include Miss Emelia Klueh on the sick list and a lost gold neckchain with cross. Birth announcement: a girl born to Mr and Mrs August Krampe. Real estate for sale: 164 acre farm northeast of St Meinrad. A dance by Jesse James Orchestra at Barth's hall next Monday. Bar gains advertised in St Henry after Jan 10. Federal exam for Boonville postmaster on Jan 22. 122 dollars earned by former postmaster in 1908. German spoken. Kilian of Huntingburg visiting Ferdinand Jan 9. Work guaranteed and reasonable prices.
A brief note thanks kind friends and neighbors for their support after a shooting incident. The message expresses appreciation for community kindness and sympathy shown during a difficult time.
Personal notices record multiple visits and travels by residents from Jasper and surrounding towns. Joe Haller and Frank Daub were in town for meetings, while Julius Hassfurther and Clara Meyer visited family and relatives in Huntingburg and Louisville. Several others, including Edwin Schilling and Norbert Gehlhausen, spent Christmas at home or with relatives.
Frank Xavier Olinger died at his home near town after a weeklong pneumonia illness at age 68 years 1 month 25 days. He leaves a wife and seven children, six brothers, three sisters, and was laid to rest at St. Ferdinand cemetery following funeral led by Rev. Eberhard Olinger.
A resident reports a bold burglary while his family dined, with about $21 taken from a nickel plated pocket book hidden under a bed mattress. The thief remains unknown, and a $5 reward is offered for information leading to the capture of the culprit.
Jurors for the January 1910 term are named including grand, petit, and contingent panels with Venice venire for twelve petit jurors and two contingents. Multiple marriages recorded: Armstrong and Morgan. Hanley and Brashears. Harlan and Hoffman. Merkley and Schum. Notices thank subscribers. tobacco purchases by J H Beckmann noted with large totals.
Little Hubertina Quante was burned when a candlelit Christmas tree caught fire after she and her brother entered a locked room. Mrs. Quante freed her as flames were smothered. the girl’s arm flesh was burnt but healing. The item also notes local notices and area happenings from January.
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