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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
6
Questionnaires were mailed to registrants on multiple dates in January 1918. The list includes numerous numerical entries and codes, suggesting a survey or census process with varied responses and tracking numbers. The item records the procedural distribution activity without narrative outcomes.
Senior Brother Bernadin Olinger of the St Meinrad Monastery will celebrate his golden jubilee on January 20. He is among the order’s oldest members and preceded current members. he is brother to Mathias and John Olinger. A Ferdinand railroad engine part broke, delaying service until repairs. passengers used a motor car and a temporary engine from a Southern line. Henry Schipp sprained his ankle while butchering hogs. The Beckmann State Bank statement appears in this issue.
In Jasper Indiana on January 8 Mrs. Casper died from a gun accident when a loaded shell discharged while ex Dr John Casper attempted to extract it. The tragedy killed Mrs Casper, aged 35, mother to Leola and Sylvan, leaving a grieving husband and family.
Gustav Woerter is named Inspector of Leather Equipment in the U S service and ordered to report at once to Rock Island Arsenal Illinois. He will be paid 1500 dollars yearly and seeks a brief extension to settle business before leaving. Uncle Harmon Beekmann reports purchasing over 100000 pounds of tobacco since December 1 for more than 15000 dollars as buyers halt new purchases due to a market slump.
The Ferdinand town board was organized Tuesday by electing Frank Heidel president. Trustees named are Frank Heidel C RK Nehuler and John Riss. Charley Bartley appointed clerk-treasurer. Joe Haider parish. Henry Hudamany street commissioner.
Government promotion outlines War Savings Stamps as safe profitable investments for all citizens. Describes 25 cent and $5 stamps, Thrift Card, exchange options, pricing, maturity values, and purchase limits. Includes unrelated local items about turkeys, hog purchase, and local business notes.
The 1918 regular session of the County Commissioners opened January 7 with John W. Klostermann vacating his seat for H. C. Hasenour. Math Hauser was elected president and John Stenftenagel secretary. Bids were read for Poor Farm, Highway, Health, jail and burial of paupers. Dr. E. A. Sturm and Dr. J. F. Casper won several positions while Geo. Messmer received a compliment from visitors. Klostermann received a gold watch as a farewell token.
Income tax notice issued to residents of Cass Patoka Jefferson Ferdinand and adjoining townships. Special waiter Eugena Bottke will operate headquarters in Huntingburg from January 22 to February 2 to collect or receive tax filings.
In France on December 16, 1917, Private Louis Reckethoff writes to cousin Viola Reckelhoff. He describes mud and cold, drills and target practice, and mentions cousin Robert Remke in the army. He promises to share souvenirs when he returns and sends warm regards from Bat. C, 6 FLA American Expeditionary Force.
The article outlines landing gear stress handling and material choices including spruce and pine timbers, ash and hickory, reinforced joints with rubber windings, and aeroplane parts built to streamlimiting shapes. It lists extensive quantities of spruce, pine, ash, hickory, aluminum, linen, varnish, dope, rubber, wire, and fasteners, totaling over 4000 miles of something and 276 ton buckles.
Notice urges sugar sales not to exceed three fourths of a pound per capita per week and warns of violations of the Federal Food Act. Po A Stimison is Federal Food Administrator for the county. William Wirtsberger reports a new mail hack on route No. 2 with two wheels and waterproof covered iced with inverted mica windows.
Henry Hollinden aged 68 died in a St. Louis hospital last Wednesday after an automobile wreck. He leaves two grown children and several siblings including Mrs. Hoffmann Mrs. Helming Gerhard John Diettrich Frank and Mrs. Katie of here and Mrs. Joe Schum of Dale. his wife having died about ten years ago. Born in Ferdinand he moved away 44 years ago to Tennessee then St. Louis where he resided and was married. The funeral was held in St. Louis last Saturday.
At the annual meeting held at Fleig's hall last Friday night the German Mutual Fire Insurance Co elected officers for the year. Frank Muller was named president Alois Gerber vice president Henry Hauke secretary Mathias Olinger treasurer Frank Steltenpohl and Frank Hollinden were named appraisers Gerhard Weyer and Alsia Gerber joined the finance committee The annual report showed a company in good standing with ample capital to cover serious losses.
The Electric Light and Power Co reports morning service resumed after replacing the old plant. A Saturday restart failed due to engine trouble during the switch. An underground muffler will reduce oil explosion noise once weather allows. The note ends with the Ranch at Wolverine selection and a publisher’s subscription appeal.
A notice from Gustav Woerted requests individuals owing money to settle accounts by January 1918. If not paid by the 15th, the matter will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection.
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