Fall From Roof Proved Fatal
John Luebbers a tinner of Louisville fell 45 feet from the roof of the Standard Oil building last week suffering injuries that caused his death He lingered until Monday noon His novst injury was a large hole in his head Interment was at St Henry He was 42 years old The widow Katie Strohmeyer father John B Luebbers stepmother three brothers Frank Leo Albert five sisters Elisabeth Strohmeyer Mrs Joe Strohmeyer Mrs Andy Oser Mrs Joe Zink and Mrs Mike Hufnagel mourn his loss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Luebbers
Louisville
Standard Oil
St. Henry
Katie Strohmeyer
John B. Luebbers
Frank
Leo
Albert
Elizabeth Luebbers
Joe Strohmeyer
Andy Oser
Joe Zink
Mike Hufnagel
Annual Report of Ferdinand Town 1918 Finances
The 1918 Ferdinand town annual report lists receipts totaling 8161.20 including water works bond interest road tax and licenses and disbursements totaling 6101.01 with a year end balance of 2000.19. Clerk Charles H. Bartley reports salaries taxes freight and street work costs plus miscellaneous items and refunds from freight tiling and licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Roos
Chas. H. Bartley
Mill of Justice Topics in January 1919 Dubois Court
The January 1919 term of the Dubois circuit court disposed multiple cases. Plea guilty in State v Mesamer for carrying concealed weapon with $25 fine and pistol destruction order. Divorces granted for Emma Palmer and Martha Lamkin. alimony set at $300 to Palmer. Other actions include damages suits against Huntingburg city and extended Rule to answer in McKinney case. temporary support awarded to Violet Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois
State
Frank Mesamer
D. Dumner
Weathers & Case
Masa Bonding & Surety Co
Bankers Surety Co
Massas
Maryland & Casualty Co
Emma Palmer
Wm. Palmer
Alva Bradshaw
Martha Lucas
Jennie Hooker
City of Huntingburg
Violet Harris
Homer Harris
Some Escape Others are Punished Jasper Courier
Dr Praul once a Hburg dentist faces indictment for alleged A and B with intent to rape. He is in Princeton Missouri. Missouri governor declined extradition after Praul spent eleven days in Huntingburg while sheriff Abell carried the warrant unserved. Wm Bockelman tried to bring him back but failed. Praul may not stand trial soon due to Abell’s neglect. Ferdinand Demuth delivers two Duvoc Jersey hogs weighing 730 and 650 pounds netting 207 dollars. Henry Kerstiens sold a nearly 1000 pound Poland China hog. Farmers urged to raise high grade stock. Sale notice: farm of 152 acres offered by Paul Buechler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praul
H’burg
Dubois County
Princeton
Missouri
Huntingburg
Dave Abell
Wm. Bockelman
Dave Abel
Davie
South View
Ferdinand Demuth
C. R. Schuler
Jersey
Demuth
Henry Kerstiens
Ferdinand
Indiana Governor appeals for Near East relief drive
An appeal from Governor James P. Goodrich urges Indiana residents to fund relief for Armenians and Syrians facing starvation after war. The message backs the Near East relief effort, sets an Indiana quota of 629172 dollars to save about 21000 lives, and asks January 24 to 31 as a statewide pledge period. Also includes a separate note urging local merchants to advertise to keep town commerce active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Asia
America
Indiana
Interesting Notes by Our County Agent
The county article urges year start inventorying farm goods and expenses to gauge business health. It highlights pruning and spraying timing in orchards, burning old limbs to curb disease, and timely seed and breeding stock orders. Plan ahead for spring and summer work to maximize profits and yield.
Young Man of Mariah Hill Dies at 29
George Lemmer of Mariah Hill, son of Mr and Mrs Nick Lemmer, died Tuesday at 2 am from complications of influenza. He was 29. Interment was in the Mariah Hill cemetery yesterday morning. The community offers sympathy to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lemmer
Nick Lemmer
Mariah Hill
Mariah Hiii
Kerstiens Sells Store Building Amid Business Shift
J H Kerstiens sold his building to Andy Boeglin last Wednesday as plans for a glove factory move unfold. Kerstiens family will relocate to Louisville, while creditor notices and local business chatter fill the remainder of a busy week including a public sale notice and a marriage license issued for Frank Kunz and Cornelia Blessinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerstiens
John
Andy Boeglin
Boeglin
Mr. Kerstiens
Louiaville
Bartley
Frank M. Kunz
Huntingburg
Cornelia Blessinger
Hunting
Agricultural Agent Notes Preparedness For Tools And Machinery
The county agricultural agent urges securing fencing, machinery and related supplies ahead of time so they are ready for use when needed, ensuring on hand resources for farming operations.
Don’t Drop W R Insurance for Soldiers and Sailors
The notice urges veterans to maintain United States Government life insurance, highlighting government rates and flexible policies. It explains lapse risks, conversion options without medical exams, and mentions W R Insurance through the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. It emphasizes protection for families and urges prompt continuation of premiums. It ends with commemorative sign-off by W. G. McAdoo. The second item notes busier week for local merchants, road conditions worsening, and the need for better roads impacting Ferdinand’s commerce. It adds a marriage announcement for Sylvester Snyder and Miss Addie Spayd at Louisville with family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
United States
Uncle Sam
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Treasury Department
Sam
W. G. McAdoo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beckman State Bank
Beckmann State Bank
Marechal
Beckmann Bank, Notes & Int
Curb & Gutter
G. McLane
Misa Thecla Krapf
Thalians
Theo. Schultheis
Herbert Mueller
Leo Seufert
Edward Roos
Justice
Shirley McKinney
Matt Himsel
Martha E Lamkin
Frank L. Lamkin
Jasper Courier
Paul Buechler
Tion
Committee For
Near East
National
Indiana Councils of Defense
James P. Goodrich
Paultry Oor
J. H. Kerstiens
Joseph Grabber
Burg
Bon Krampe
Ven. Sisters
W.R. Insurance
Secretary of the Treasury
Sylvester Snyder
Addie Spayd
Louleville
Bylv
Leu Snyder
Honiingburg
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