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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1914
Page
12
Court records from Jasper Indiana list multiple cases and outcomes. Guilty pleas with good behavior releases, continuations, not guilty verdicts by juries, and settlements in damages. Divorces and alimony awarded, venue changes, and adoptions recorded.
Floyd Baffkin, convict from Louis Weisman case, was brought to Jasper by officer W K Cover to testify in State of Indiana versus Bas Hoffman, accused of pointing a gun at Louis Ahrns near Huntingborp. Baffkin returned to prison that evening with Sheriff Sehwenk who also escorted arson-convict John Nicholson to the station.
Herman H. Castrup of Jasper declares his run for County Assessor. He previously served four years as Patoka township assessor and four as deputy assessor, totaling eight years of experience. Born and raised in Patoka, he moved to Jasper about fifteen years ago. He aims to be an efficient assessor.
Tony Dages was found not guilty while Edward Dages and Robert Kapp were found guilty but released on their good behavior after appearing before Judge Bret Monday. The case involved entering Teney Plau's poultry house and taking change from a cash drawer.
Christina Rosemeyver of Huntingburg was judged insane Monday in an inquest before Justice of the Peace Hareya Robertson. She was taken to Jasper and placed in county jail pending application for admission to Southern Pacific hospital in Moansville.
Mes F T Caummisae hosted the Social Club at her Highland Theme gathering on Doker street. Guests included Mrs A Harrell, Mrs E Beecher, Mrs Ed Ashgratt, Mrs Geo Kelvington, Mr F C Kimbel, Mrs C Cloud, Mrs C V Woods, Mrs George Funk, Mrs Geo Cheater, Mrs H H Wemke and Mrs Wm Bobzein for an evening of light fare and conversation.
Breteville's Komis Bretz Louis Timon of St Louis and Hoelmeister of Wentingburg were among several locals and travelers in town Wednesday. numerous brief calls on customers business visits and social calls from Evansville Milltown Chase Huntingburg Jasper Champaign St Henry and Detroit are recorded with several named residents and a sheriff candidate Gustav Woerter noted as visiting Schoellville and county prospects described as bright.
The Evansville Courier announces a novel baby contest inviting parents to enter names at no cost. Prizes include a $500 gold purse, a $100 silver purse, nine gold prizes and ten silver prizes. votes come from subscribers and public figures like Congressman Liet. Judges will be prominent locals. Address The Evansville Courier Evansville Ind for details. The paper offers a yearly mail rate of five dollars.
A friend of St. Meinrad visits town to spend a week with relatives and friends. Jolt Theis renews his NEWS subscription after three weeks away. Eben Paul Schmetzki travels to Rockport Cannelios Tell City Troy and Evansville, then to a sanatorium near Myaneville by way of War Marne. He assists Math Morgen with hog butchering and plans two days of hospitality at Ferdinand Common before Magdelena Theis joins and extends the stay.
Reckelhoff and Maller hold a clearance sale. A crowd attended the calico lop at Uelelher's hall Tuesday night. Mrs. Theis improves after illness. Henry Beckmann & Sons plan a sale starting January 17, 1914. The Jolly Taree String Band plays Barth's hall February 5. Born to Mr and Mrs Ben Wass ing a baby boy. Mr and Mrs Rheinhold Sturm move to Jasper for work at Novelty Works. March 13 set for democratic primary election. Ferdin and candidates worry about Friday the 13th. Mr and Mrs Wilmers welcome a baby girl. August Dick changes address from Mt. Vernon to Evansville. he lost all in Mt. Vernon flood. Herrick Seed Co of Rochester seeks local reps to sell plants and seeds. promises good wages with no prior experience. Anyone unemployed urged to respond via notice. Sw.
John C. Herry of Dubois County Indiana swears he did not conspire with Ben Grewe to appoint him as executor or deputy if elected trustee. He denies knowing Grewe planned to run or assist him and states he did not solicit others to back his candidacy. Notary Ida M. Quante certifies the affidavit dated January 3, 1924.
Last Friday evening Paul Altmeyer hosted a surprise birthday gathering at his country home. Guests included multiple Altmeyers and neighbors, with dancing, card games, beer, and cake as the Jolly Bachelors String Band played. Several attendees wore New Year costumes, adding to the merriment.
At the home of Mr and Mrs Charley Scholz on Washington Ave a farewell party was held for Jocheon Norman with dancing games and a match played by Frederick Scholz Christmas decorations highlighted the gathering Christina and Otilia Limp of Breteville attended. A man past 30 advertised Stock Condition Powder sales in Dubois County with a salary of 870 monthly and a Kentucky farm work offer for a couple on shares with German preferred written addresses in Louisville Kentucky.
Fraudulent sounding ad promotes Buck-Jews Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for frost bite ears fingers toes chapped hands chilblains cold sores and rough skin. Claims it heals quickly and should be kept at home. Endorsed as Best remedy for all akin illnesses by all druggists.
Notice is hereby given that Albert F. Wondermean and Bomar Traylor, acting as executors of the last will of Clement Lykop Sr., deceased of Dubois County, qualified before the Clerk of the Dubois Circuit Court on March 4, 1913. Creditors and others holding claims against the estate must present them as required by law.
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