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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
1
The page lists health updates for Mrs. Reinacker and infant Voges, a Jersey cow for sale, and new dwellings and business moves by Peter Mueller and Daunhauer Bros. It notes a LaGrippe outbreak, Kitian dental visit, a logging frolic with one ax loss, and Henry B. Dall announced as a Ferdinand township trustee candidate with praise of qualifications.
Notice describes 160 acres between Ferdinand and St Meinrad on St Meinrad road. 50 acres timber 85 acres bottom land remainder rolling with two orchards a fine vineyard a new house and a good barn. Premises fairly fenced. Inquiries Herman Jasper Ferdinand Mary Lindemann Troy or Henry Otto St Meinrad.
Southern Railway introduces regular passenger trains on the French Lick West Baden Extension starting Sunday January 5 1908. The health resorts will be easily reached with attractive round trip rates from all points. For rates schedules and further details contact Southern Railway agents. J C Bram Jr Assistant G P P A.
Ferdinand Township trustee announces Saturday office hours for township business at his Ferdinand Indiana office. Residents with township matters are urged to present them on Saturdays. Wx Heuinna, Trustee, Ferdinand Indiana.
A fragmented notice reports a claim about a person named Rons bringing a matter to court regarding the highest age value. Details are incomplete but indicate a legal action or evaluation related to age. Further readable content is needed for full context.
Personal mentions include Frank Riehl and Robert Klueh delivering flour to Huntingburg, Robt Beckmann Uebelheer and John Russ at Troy, and Dr N A James returning to Louisville after visiting St Meinrad. Numerous locals such as Joseph Neu in Rayne Louisiana and Martin Dilger in Jacksonville highlight travel, farming plans, business in Ferdinand area.
A bargain listing describes a fine two story house on South Ohio Street with six rooms and a vestibule. The notice notes the property’s favorable size and features for potential buyers seeking a home in a prime district.
A surprise party was held last Sunday evening for Ferdy Olinger turning 18. Attendees included Mary Lindauer Frances Olinger Rosa Olinger Ida Nord Blanche Bosler Mamie Meyer Laura Altmann Emma Altmann Mary Kitten Mary Schmidt and more. Euchre started the evening with prizes awarded to Olinger and Nord. later guests enjoyed socializing and planning for next season.
The message switches Johnsburg mail to depart at 11 15 p m daily arriving here around 1 00 p m and St Meinrad by 2 45 p m The first mail follows usual times The change aids St Meinrad residents and local business by enabling same day replies an outgoing 2 00 p m mail is requested to serve business needs.
The Ferdinand News lists new subscribers and recent payments. Names include John Schlachter Jr Ferdinand John Withag John Haug Jos Neu Rayne Rosa Klueh Louisville and others. Paid this past week are John Kemper Ferdinand Mrs Jennie Clifford Joe Oser John Schnieders Edward Roth Aug F Gehlhausen John Hartz Mrs Durchholz Georg Becher St Meinrad Philip Schum Mariah Hill Anna Wiederkehr Louisville.
A gold ladies watch is missing with details unclear whether it was lost on the road from Tretter or during the night in Ferdinand.
A historical overview traces changes in lumber sources since 1830, noting shifts in states and wood types. It highlights rising per capita consumption, dwindling virgin timber, rising drains on forests, and a dire beaming forecast of supplies versus demand.
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