Winter weather and local notes at Ferdinand
Dr. V Knapp on sick list Washington's birthday observed John Russ Jr ill with La Grippe NIP cigar advertised Chas Bickwermert buys Benno Wagner's saw mill Born to Benedict and a Seufert girl Frank Seng welcomes a boy Kilian dentist to visit Ferdinand March 1 Hunds German speaking Born & Co suit sales Daunhauer Jok Cornelia Beckmann hosts a Sentimental Evening Frank Judy jeweler to visit Peter Burkhardt dies in Louisville aged 88 Henry Dall seeks Ferdinand Township trustee seat School board to meet Feb 29 Hello Gents store offers new stock Henry Beckmann promotes Peter L Coble reelection as joint representative Young Ladies Sodality Euchre at St Ferdinand Church funds raise for church with Washington's birthday prizes expected.
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Young Ladies Sodality
St. Ferdinand
Washington
Political Announcements for 1908 Candidates
We are authorized to announce William E. Cox of Jasper as a candidate for Congress from the 3rd district subject to the Democratic primary on March 17 1908. Also John L. Bretz Be Ely Peter L. Coble John K. Chappell Harry W. Carpenter listed as candidates for Judge Prosecting Attorney and Joint Representative in the Dubois Pike counties race with primary on March 17 1908.
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Peter L. Coble
Dubois
Ind
Pike
Coble
Congress
William E. Cox
Jasper
John L. Bretz
BE. A. Ely
Alden
Pike County
Pike Counties
John K. Chappell
Petersburg
Harry W. Carpenter
Orwell
Henry Landgrebe
Patoka Township
John B. Luebbers
Cass Township
August Remke
Ferdinand Township
Henry B Dall
Herman Bolte
Ferdinand
Joseph Gerber Candidacy for Dubois County Treasurer
Joseph Gerber runs as a candidate for Treasurer of Dubois County subject to the decision of the Democratic primary to be held March 17 1908. He seeks the party’s nomination in the upcoming election cycle.
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Joseph Gerber
Dubois County
Good Roads for Ferdinand and a Rail Connection
A Ferdinand citizen argues for building a solid road to the station or Huntingburg to connect with the outside world. He urges Commercial Club members and town leaders to unite citizens and farmers to study practical ways to fund and construct a lasting road, benefitting all residents.
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Ferdinand
Huntingburg
Commercial Club
Gome
Help to Do What Is Most Necessary for Ferdinand
A brief note expresses a wish to return and assist in essential tasks for Ferdinand, reflecting public spirit and readiness to contribute to communal needs. The speaker seeks to help where help is most required and values ongoing involvement.
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Ferdinand
Surprise 16th Birthday Party For Knipper Family Son Harry
Louisville report notes a surprise party at Mr and Mrs Knipper home Sunday night for their son Harrys 16th birthday. Guests included Ben Meyer family Mary Fisher Ludwina Roos Katie Kuther Rosa Albert Anna Klueh Lizzie Brosmer Berdie Meyer Anna Dieckmann Berdie Bromm Frances Knipper Theresia Knipper John Fisher Edmond Porter Ed Meyer Harry Knipper Holzmann Herman Knipper Ben Trotter Ben Klauser Aloys Bromm. Dutch supper served around 10. They wished Larry many more happy birthdays. A Supscriper.
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Louisville
John Fisher
Edmond Porter
Ed Meyer
Harry Knipper
Holzmann
Herman Knipper
Ben Trotter
Ben Klauser
Aloys Bromm
Larry
Timber for sale advertisement by W. Pitts
Notice invites anyone with timber to sell to call on 8S W Pitts who pays the highest market price. Bring your job work to this.
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W. Pitts
Mrs Mathias Olinger Sr dies in Ferdinand after 62 years here
Mrs Mathias Olinger Sr a Ferdinand pioneer died at her son Mathias Olinger’s home after a long life spanning from Luxenburg Germany born July 15 1820 emigrating to America in 1846 and settling in Ferdinand. She was mother to ten children including siblings at St Meinrad and Villa Madonna Ky. Funeral with solemn High Mass conducted by grandson Father Eberhard O.S.B. E. at St Ferdinand cemetery.
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Mathias Olinger
Ferdinand
Mathias
Luxenburg
Germany
America
Cincinnati
Olinger
Berardine
Aloys
St. Meinrad
Tillmann
Xavier
Mary Antoinette
Villa Madonna
John
Frank
John Gerber
Eberhard
St. Ferdinand
Bretz Addresses Citizens On Court Costs And Dockets
In a packed school building last Tuesday John L. Bretz, candidate for Judge of this circuit, spoke to the community on court expenses and docket tangles, noting parole and other issues. The crowd applauded, expressing interest in reform. observers caution verification of his statements. Bretz, a Dubois county native with long trusted service, urged voter awareness as the election nears. Good for the eyes lace and trimming at New Farmer Store run by Henry Beckmann.
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John L. Bretx
Bretz
Dubois County
NEW Farmer Store
Henry Beckmann
Land for sale notice between Ferdinand and St. Meinrad
Notice offers 160 acres of land with 50 acres timber 85 acres bottom land and rolling remainder 2 percent orchards a vineyard and a new house plus a barn located on the St Meinrad road between Ferdinand and St Meinrad Premises are fairly fenced for details inquire Herman Jasper Ferdinand Mary Lindemann Troy or Henry Otto St Meinrad
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Ferdinand
St. Meinrad
St. Meinrad Road
Herman Jasper
Mary Lindemann
Troy
Henry Otto
Watch Us Grow Subscriptions List for Ferdinand News
The Ferdinand News notes new subscribers including John Seger Jr and John Russ from Ferdinand. Weekly payments include Mike Trummer Latonia Ky Frank Senninger Capitol City Cole O G Cleaver New York N Y L Roth M D Chicago MI Joe Hansafurther Chandler Ind and John Hassfurther Ferdinand.
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Ferdinand News
John Seger, Jr
Ferdinand
John Russ
Mike Trummer
Latonia
Frank Senninger
Capitol City
Cole
O. G. Cleaver
New York
N. Y
L. Roth
M. D
Chicago
Joe Hansafurther
Chandler
Ind
John Hassfurther
Ferdinand News Subscriber Praises Local Paper and Advertising
Advertising shows thrift in Ferdinand Indiana. February 18 1908 letter from L R Roru MD praising the Newa paper, expressing pleasure at hearing from Ferdinand and surroundings, commending local business advertising as sign of town prosperity and hoping for enlargement every two years.
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Curiaco
Ill
THE
Ferdinand News
Newa
Ferdinand
L. R. Roru, M.D
County Commissioner role and candidate Henry Landgrebe
The Jasper Courier outlines the county commissioner’s duties and stresses the need for a competent, independent official. It praises Henry Landgrebe of Patoka Township for re election to the Third district, noting his two prior terms, Civil War service, and current leadership roles on the Board of Commissioners and Board of Finance and his pledge to guard taxpayers’ dollars.
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Marion County
Gregor
Board of Commissioners
Board of Finance
Henry Langrebe
Patoka
Landgrebe
Jasper Courier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. V. Knapp
John Russ, Jr
Chas
Benedict Seufert
Frank Seng
E. J. Kilian
Born & Co's
Jok Daunhauer
Cornelia Beckmann
Frank Judy
Peter Huther
Andrew Burkhardt
Henry Dall
Town
John Schorno
NEW Farmers
DIST
Bee the Agent
Rickelmann
Ferdinand Vollmer
David J. Hill
Math. Olinger, Sr
Mr. Bretz
the County Commissioners Office
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