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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
13
Rock roads urged to speed county progress
A letter to THE NEWS urges residents to back rock road construction arguing dirt roads waste time and money. It cites Indiana three mile law allowing county boards to order gravel or macadam roads with limited petition and no election, urging widespread local support to connect township routes and improve land values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Indiana
County Board of Commissioners
Fred Hoffmann Plans Return After Indigestion Hints
A historical blurb notes Fred Hoffmann the champion sheep head player claims he will quit the business due to indigestion and heavy loads dragging home. It suggests he may resume playing once digestion improves. The item reflects local sports gossip and a possible temporary retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hoffmann
Fred
Court News. State and local civil actions in Jasper
court actions list includes cruelty to animals bonds in $50 each for Elmer and Else Wagoner. Ernest Dickman arrested on bench warrant and jailed for failing to post bond. several civil cases with trials by court and sums awarded, including Lampert and Bockelmann vs Amba for $103.38, Salb vs Board of Commissioners for $89.80, and others. divorce granted in North vs North with $50 alimony and child support scheduled, partition suits, and appeals noted with bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Ind
State
Elmer Wagoner
Else Wagoner
Wm. Stanfield
Michael H. Thacker
Ernest Dickman
Lampert & Bockelmann
John Amba
Sarah North
William North
Leo A. Salb
Board of Commissioners
Philip Bamberger
Ernest R. Brundick
E. W. Blemker
Michael Demuth Seeks County Assessor Post
Michael Demuth of St Anthony announces his candidacy for county assessor. He delayed entry due to illness and death in his family but is urged to run. A retired merchant, Demuth is described as well qualified with prior experience in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Demuth
St. Anthony
Demuth
John Goepfrichs Welcome Catherine Susan
John and wife celebrate the birth of a daughter after fourteen years of waiting. The baby Catherine Susan was baptized Sunday afternoon with sponsors Adam Stratmann and Mrs. Joe Rohnauss. Herrick Seed Company seeks local agents to sell roses shrubs trees and seeds offering possible wages to those unemployed who apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goepfrich
Catherine Susan
Adam Stratmann
Joe Rohnauss
Herrick Seed Company
Rochester
N. Y
Personal Notices from Jasper and Surrounding Towns
O O Reed of Jasper and August Vaal of St Mecinrad were in town midweek. Albert Horny of Huntingburg and Ben Seufert on Louisville business. Pat McAndrew of Fudianapolis and Anton Halblein in Huntingburg. Henry Huebschmann of Evanston Monday. Several residents including John Daunhauer Gehthausen and Mariah Hill visitors spent Sunday in town. Local figures transacted business in Evansville and trips to Cannelton Evansville St Henry Meudah. Funeral attendance noted for George Schneider Magdalens Deoytoy. Hamburgers sold at Lehnen sale. Correction: Anton Huelsmann of Velpen omitted last week. Winding down with wine orders and friend visits across the area.
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Fragmentary OCR text shows names and days of week with unclear context. Phrases reference J. and L. Schlachter, Theresia Bachmann, Bernard Wasesing and days Friday Saturday Sunday, but no complete event or action is stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Schlachter
Seharthey Roiteigey
Ae J
Theresia Bachmann
Bernard Wasesing
Up-to-Date Presses and Material Highlighted
A report notes the facility is equipped with up-to-date presses and materials. It emphasizes competitive pricing and modern machinery to ensure efficient production and timely delivery.
Bartley Bros to hold large sale on stock
The notice says Bartley Bros will host a big sale of their entire stock at below wholesale cost with a forthcoming date to be announced. Also mentions a large sale from the Quality Store and various local happenings including births and marriages. A deputy U S Marshal attended to summon witnesses for a District Court case in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Daaper
District Court
Indianapolis
United States
J. E. Cameron
Bartley Bros
Local Marriage Licenses Reported in Indiana Areas
Henry E Carnes of West Baden and Natalia H Schuler of Jasper listed for license. Joseph M Heim of Ireland and Otilu L Kunkel of Ireland cited. Lawrence Bettag and Mariah Till of St Anthony linked to Elizabeth Sternberg of St Anthony. James P Cato of Huntingburg weds Ada M Gato of Huntingburg. Joseph TL Theising of Dubois to Magdalena Kempf of Dubois noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Carnes
West Baden
Natalia H. Schuler
Jasper
Joseph M. Heim
Ireland
Otilu L. Kunkel
Lawrence Bettag
Mariah Till
Elizabeth Sternberg
St. Anthony
James P. Cato
Huntingburg
Ada M. Gato
Joseph TL .Theising
Dubois
Magdalena Kempf
Sudden Death of Miss Magdalene Dovytoy At Home
Miss Magdalene Dovytoy, guest of Joe Linenbach, died Wednesday morning at eight of laryngeal edema after a two day illness. She was 15 years old, daughter of Mrs. Chas Brookmann of near Storia. Remains were moved to St Meinrad for interment this morning at nine o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalene Dovytoy
Joe Linenbach
Chas, Brookmann
Storia
St. Meinrad
Alglook
Damage suit filed over mid run death on Southern Railway
Thresa Schutter as administrator of Roman Schutter's estate sues Southern Railway Company and related parties for 10000 damages. The suit alleges a fatal fall when a man stood on the car steps between Huntingburg and Jasper during fair week after overcrowding left him no seat. Conductor Bottenfeld allegedly learned of the accident only after reaching Jasper. Lynch the baggageman reportedly ignored the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thresa Schutter
Roman Schutter
H. M. Kean
Southern Railway Company
Southern Railway Company of Indiana
Walter R. Bottenfield
John F. Lynch
Schitter
Huntingburg
Jasper
Patoka
Bottenfeld
Lynch
Man Arrested On Peace Bond After Drunken Disturbance
Blitz Rice was arrested at Jasper Sunday evening for intoxication and disturbing the peace around his home. An affidavit was sworn before Justice F. L. Bets. On Monday his wife filed another affidavit before Justices J. P. Trastin K. Daugherty and Squire Daugherty, fixing a $1000 bond to keep the peace. He could not secure bail and was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blitz Rice
Jasper
Justice of the Peace F.L
J. P. Trastin K. Daugherty
Squire Daugherty
Betz Enters Race for 67th Judicial Circuit Prosecutor
Frank L. Betz of Jasper announces candidacy for prosecuting attorney of the 67th judicial circuit. A longtime lawyer, he pledges capable leadership and strong enforcement if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Betz
Jasper
67Th Judicial Circuit
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promised Relief for Worms
An advertisement claims Kickapoo Worm Killer relieves child pains from worms and parasitic infections. It asserts symptoms like foul breath dark circles fever thirst and stomach cramps improve with laxative action. The product is priced at 26 cents and available from druggists or by mail via Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pate
Shiojen
Jen
Kier
Killa
Kickapoo Indian Med. Co
Phila
St- Louis
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promising Gentle Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a natural bowel regulator for stomach and liver relief. It claims to ease bowel troubles, improve tone, and offers price details with drugstore availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s
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