Fall From Roof Proved Fatal In Loninville
John Luebbers a tinner of Loninville died after a 45 foot fall from the Standard Oil building roof last week. He lingered at a hospital until Monday noon. His worst injury was a large hole in his head. The remains were sent to St Henry for interment after burial Wednesday morning. He was 42. Survived by widow Katie Strohmeyer, father John B. Luebbers, step-mother, three brothers Frank Leo Albert, and five sisters Elizabeth Strohmeyer Oger Zink Hufnagel. The bereaved relatives extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Luebbers
Loninville
Standard Oil
St. Henry
Katie Strohmeyer
John B. Luebbers
Frank
Leo
Albert
Elizabeth Luebbers
Joe Strohmeyer
Andy Oger
Joe Zink
Mike Hufnagel
Ferdinand Town 1918 Annual Report Highlights Finances
The Ferdinand town annual report for 1918 shows opening receipts of 1441.89. Revenue includes Corporation Tax, Water Works interest, road and pool licenses, dog tax, and sewer pipe sales among others. Disbursements total 8101.01 with year-end balance 200.19. Clerk Chas. H. Bartley notes social notices: Thecla Krapf hosted Thalians with local attendees.
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Tees
Frank Roos
Beckmann State Bank, Int
Beckmann State Bank
Mill of Justice Delivers Roster of 1919 Dubois Court
The Dubois circuit court 1919 term disposed cases including a guilty plea for carrying a concealed weapon with a $25 fine and pistol destruction order. Divorce rulings awarded $300 alimony in Emma Palmer v Palmer and temporary support of $25 in Violet Harris v Harris. Other matters involved demurrers, answers, and extended rule to answer in several actions against Weathers & Case and various defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois
State
Frank Messmer
Chas
D. Dumner
Emma Palmer
Wm. Palmer
Alva Bradshaw
Martha Lucas
Shirley McKinney
Matt Himeel
Martha E Lamkin
Frank L. Lamkin
Jennie Hooker
City of
Violet Harris
Homer Warris
Some Escape Others are Punished in Jasper Courier
Dr Praul once Hburg dentist now in Princeton Mo. indited for A and E with intent to rape. Missouri Governor refused extradition. Praul avoided service in Huntingburg eleven days. Sheriff Abell carried warrant. Bockelman tried to bring him back but failed. Praul not to be tried soon due to neglect. Ferdinand Demuth sold two Duroc Jersey hogs, 730 and 650 pounds, netting 207 dollars. Progressive farmer Kerstics sold near 1000 pound hog. Farm for sale 1523 acres on Paut Buechler.
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Praul
H’burg
Dubois County
Princeton
Missouri
Huntingburg
Dave Abell
Wm. Bockelman
Praut
Davie
South View
Ferdinand Demuth
C. R. Schuler
Jersey
Demuth
Henry Kersticns
Ferdinand Township
Governor's appeal calls Indiana to aid Near East relief
Indiana Governor James P. Goodrich urges residents to join a nationwide drive to raise thirty million dollars for relief in the Near East, citing four million Christians and Jews at risk of starvation and urging registration of generosity from January 25 to January 31. The message frames the effort as moral obligation tied to wartime victory and accountability to defenders abroad.
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Belgium
Asia
America
Indiana
Interesting Notes by Our County Agent
The county agent urges farmers to inventory farm goods and expenses at year start. Emphasizes pruning, lime sulfur spray order timing, and burning orchard limbs to curb disease. Encourages seed catalog orders, trying new vegetables, and planning breeding stock and summer work now to save time later.
Young Man of Mariah Hill Dies of Influenza
George Lemmer of Mariah Hill, aged 2, died Tuesday morning from a severe influenza illness. Interment was held in the Mariah Wil cemetery yesterday. The family receives sympathy from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lemmer
Nick Lemmer
Mariah Hill
Mariah Wil
Kerstiens Sells His Store Building To Boeglin
John Kerstiens sold his store building to Andy Boeglin after moving his glove factory operations. The deed was recorded on Wednesday and Kerstiens plans to relocate with his family to Louisville. Boeglin’s plans for the business are not stated. pockets from a 101S sample wall line are offered at ten cents each to offset losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerstiens
John
Andy Boeglin
Mr. Boeglin
Mr. Kerstiens
Louisville
County agent urges prebuy of fencing and machinery
County Agricultural Agent H. C. Thompson advises farmers to acquire fencing, machinery, and related items ahead of need. By stocking in advance, equipment will be on hand when required for timely use and farm operations.
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H. C. Thompson
Don’t Drop War Insurance to Soldiers and Sailors
A persuasive government appeal urges four million Army and Navy personnel to maintain their life insurance with the United States Government. It highlights safe, affordable coverage continued after service, with options including ordinary life and twenty-payment life under Bureau of War Risk Insurance rules. W. G. McAdoo signs the message.
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Army
United States
Uncle Sam
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Treasury Department
Uncle Sam's Insurance
W.G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
The Need for Better Roads In Ferdinand Town
The past week saw busy farmers hauling wheat tobacco cattle and hogs but moderating weather and melting frost worsened roads making them impassable and keeping farmers home. Ferdinand loses thousands yearly as business shifts to nearby towns due to poor infrastructure. Sylvester Snyder will wed Addie Spayd in Louisville next Tuesday. both families are well known locally and engagement is noted with best wishes. A Jasper corporation named the Western Glove Manufacturing is reported with capital of about 85000.
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Ferdinand
Buai
Mesa
Sylvester Snyder
Misa Addie
Spayd
Louisville
Sylv
Leo Snyder
Huntingburg
O. V. Spayd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beckmann Bank, Notes & Int
G. McLane
Chas. H. Bartley
Thecla Krapf
Thalians
Mia
Theo, Schultherly
Herbert Mueller
Leo Seufert
Edward ‘Roos
Argon
Justice
Jasper Courier
Eale
Committee For Relief In the
Near East
National
Indiana Councils of Defense
James P. Goodrich
J. Hi. Kerstiens
Joseph Grabber
Bartley
Frank M. King
Cernelia Blessinger
Huntingbury
Bon Krampe
Venu Sisters
of America
Jasper
Tern Glove Manufacturing
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