Reds triumph over Lincoln City in close baseball tilt
About 200 fans witnessed the Reds edge Lincoln City 7 to 6 at Olinger's ball park last Sunday. The Reds broke a tie in the eighth inning and held on as Lincoln added a ninth inning run. Ed Snyder stood out in right field with two fine hits while Olinger and Wahl pitched well for their teams in a hard hitting game.
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Reds
Lincoln City
Olinger’s
Wahl
Olinger
Ed Snyder
Teddy
Hollinden
Lincoln Boys
FE Metzger Sa
Olinger P
Rholeder
Ff Jochim, Pc
Reps Cf
Schilling
Jochim, Alf
Snyder
Rf 402
Lincoln City AB R H Poa E Kollams Ss
Bench
Porter Ib
Leonard Lf
Rhodes Rf
Stockhowe Cf
Hevren E
O Ff Kraus
Lincoln
Low Round Trip Rates on Southern Railway This Summer
Southern Railway announces low round trip fares for travel among Illinois and Indiana points including St Louis and Louisville. Tickets go on sale July 1 through July 4 with return valid up to 30 days from departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Illinois
Indiana
St. Louis
Louisville
Electric Line Subsidy Election In Hammond Township
Citizens of St Meinrad and Ferdinand welcome the subsidy election set for July 16 to fund a Rockport to Newtonville electric line. The route would pass Rockport Grandview Liberal Fulda St Meinrad Ferdinand and continue north toward Huntingburg and Jasper with a possible link to the Indianapolis and Evansville traction line. A railroad connection is hoped to benefit the towns with no current outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport
Newtonville
Hammond Township
Spencer County
Grandview
Liberal
Fulda
St. Meinrad
Ferdinand
St. ,Meinrad
Huntingburg
Jasper Andi
Indianapolis
Evansville
Narrow Escape In Blacksmith Shop Incident
Edwin Schilling attempted to lead Jos Havliks horse into Heidel s blacksmith shop for shoeing but the horse remained hitched. A jump broke the buggy shaft and swung Schilling around the hitching post, yet he escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Schilling
Jos. Havlik
Heidel
Edwin
Delivery delays spark postal inquiry in Siberia
Complaints reach from Siberia that the news does not reach subscribers by Saturday as expected. Officials note all papers are dispatched to the Ferdi nand post at once and a fault source is uncertain. The matter will be investigated and the P. O. inspector may be notified if no remedy is found.
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Siberia
Ferdinand Post
P. O
Triplets Born Near Ferdinand In Historic Local Birth
Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Fred Hoffmann welcomed triplets all girls marking the first such birth in or near Ferdinand. The parents express pride in the milestone and receive congratulations from the community.
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Fred
Hoffmann
Ferdinand
Louisville’s new mayor orders Sunday saloon closures
Mayor Bingham of Louisville orders all saloons closed on Sunday and threatens license revocation for any establishment selling liquor on the Sabbath. The decisive move signals strict enforcement of Sabbath laws as the city acts to curb alcohol sales on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Bingham
New Mail Carriers Begin Service for Schuetz Bros
Schuetz Bros of St. Meinrad, winners of the mail contract, started their delivery run Monday morning, inaugurating a new service route.
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Schuetz Bros
St. Meinrad
U. S
Johnsburg
First Crop Threshed by Daunhawer Self Feeder
Leo Snyder harvested the season's first wheat crop last Wednesday morning using Wm Daunhawers new self feeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Snyder
Wm. Daunhawers
Town Vanishes as Elwood Fades Into Missouri River
Elwood Kansas once a bustling village is slowly slipping toward the Missouri river and has been abandoned as the town fades from memory and maps.
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Elwood
Kansas
Missouri River
Watch Us Grow Subscriptions and Renewals Listed
The Ferdinand News notes new subscribers Gerhard Johanneman of Jasper Indiana Ben Johannemann and Mary Wassing of Ferdinand Indiana and renewal from John Kitten of Lawrence Nebraska. The notice records recent subscriber activity since the last issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand News
Gerhard Johanneman
Jasper
Ben Johannemann
Ferdinand
Mary Wassing
Ind
John Kitten
Lawrence
Neb
Many visitors and locals arrive for 4th of July events
Personal Miss Katie Huther returns from Louisville to visit family. Robert Schwoeppe comes home for the glorious Fourth. Various residents travel to Louisville Jasper Huntingburg St Meinrad and Evansville. Bishop Silas Chatard visits Indianapolis. families attend picnics funerals and visits with relatives and friends. Local workers and merchants report activity at Kitten Machine Works and with area businesses.
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Robert Schwoeppe
Louisville
Herman Brinkmann
City
Henry Timmermann
Frank Hoing
Huntingburg
Kitten Machine Works
Mathilda Haug
Fred Pund
St. Meinrad
A Dollar Story
A worn dollar narrates its travels from mint to small town to city and back, arguing that staying local boosts town prosperity. It persuades a banker to circulate at home, showing how advertising, printing, groceries, and services feed a whole local economy and keep wealth from Chicago.
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Chicago
Eriest
Local News Bits From TA Towns and Notables
Hot dry dusty notes on a small town scene. Mentions include the squirrel season opening, a local baseball game Jasper Browns versus Ferdinand Reds next Sunday at the ballpark, and Jos Havlik painting Anton Busch keetter’s house about 24 miles back of town. Ben Bolte and Sons shipped two cars heading lumber and ties this week. unclaimed tax receipts at Ferdinand National Bank. trains at ell street now stopping at Fulton Street. Hubert Quante sold his place on Ohio Street including the News building to Ben Grewe and plans to move to Colorado. A four legged chicken exhibit at Chrisney fair August 12th to 17th belongs to Maggie Helmich. No baseball club this season and Troy town to turn quiet with a sanctified mood next Sunday amid dog fights on streets.
Courier Journal backs Democratic ticket in ad offered
A fragment from a political promotion declares that the Courier Journal favors the Democratic ticket, notes Mr Watterson’s long Democratic alignment, and invites readers to order a combined weekly edition while promising the regular price of the Weekly Courier Journal.
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Watterson
the Courier-Journal
Courier-Journal
Widmer brothers complete four year mail contract
Dr N A James returns from a west and Canada trip praising a pleasant journey. The Widmer brothers finish a four year Uncle Sam mail route, with Robert Widmer visiting Louisville and overseeing butter company interests, and Emil Reinhold Sturm trio returning from Indianapolis. Local residents and relatives marked the Fourth of July with family visits and notes on nearby workers.
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N. A. James
Far West
Canada
Widmer Brothers
Sam
Teachers Wanted in Township Seeks Applicants Now
Fred Widmer, a successful teacher, left Tuesday for Louisville Kentucky to stay for a period. Dentist W. M. Conn of Huntingburg was in town delivering work Sunday and will be in St Meinrad on July 7. This offers a fine opportunity for anyone needing dental services. 5. M, C.
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Fred Widmer
Louisville
W. M. Conn
Huntingburg
St. Meinrad
Jasper County Court Awards Rock Road Contract
Jasper commissioners awarded the Cass township rock road construction contract to Edgar Traylor. The paper notes political visits, a Saturday wedding between Hilbert Zaring and Maud Bates, the death of Dr. Edward Stephenson, a statistician A Whitaker, and a Sunday baseball game between Jasper Browns and Ferdinand Reds.
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Cass Township
Edgar Traylor
F. J Betz
Hilbert Zaring
Maud Bates
Birdseye
Jefferson Bowwnship
John Bates
Birdseye Schools
Real Estate Transfers Listed From Argus Records
Real estate transfers include John Schmitt senior to John Schmitt junior via will. Herman Frick to Harvey Tindle. McLaughlin to Frick land in Pike County. various transfers in Huntingburg and Jasper, with several parcels identified by lots and acreage and values ranging from 15 to 4,000 dollars.
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John Schmitt, Sr
John Schmitt, Jr
Herman G. Frick
Harvey Tindle
Jacob J. Radke
Mary A. Hanning
Hilbert Arensman
Huntingburg
Henry Wuetcher
Albert Blemker
Cee
Henry Alpers
Mary Rauscher
Miessner
Wuntingburg
Dan J. Rauscher
Johanna C. Schroeder
Phil. Partenheimer
Frank Gresch
Victoria Linnette
Koffmann
Jasper
Bohnert
Mynnt
Ted Kam
Geo. L. Neukam
John L
Geo. L. Neukemper
Ben. J.thewes
Dubais
Horney
Outlet
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The
Porter
Stockhowe
Herren and Roost
Jos. Mueller
Mrs. Ackerle
Cincinnati
New Mail Man
Katie Huther
Frank Rich
Falda
John Schnieders
John Russ
Troy
Roman
Emil Sternberg
Son Hubert of
St. Anthony
Leo Weerter
Andy Jochim
Mariah Hill
Chas. Bosler
S. W. Eifert
Coldwater Ohio
Henrietta Math
Fyanaville
Mrs
Math. Olinger
Emma Timmerman
Fred Albert
Uuntingburg
Casper
John Haggedorn
Fred Marchand
Tell City
Hubbs & Cox
Elon
Wm. Dilger
Lawrence of St. Meinrad
French Lick
Christ Morgen
F. Quante
Henry Dahl
Gerhard Bolte
Rosa Klueh
Silas Chatard
Mr. Meellers
Havlik
Mamie
Alice
Peter Gerber
Joe Daunhauer
Emma Altmann
Frank Altmann
C. Beckmann
Louis
John Secwinghammer
St. Henry
J. H. Beckmann
Lula Komyl
Dasper
Emma
Laura
Philip Renner
Mary Lindenschmidt
Mueller
Clara Meier
Leonard Mueller
Edward Mueller
Frank Richie
Katie Yiegle
Joe Bauer
Wagner
Bement, Seitz & Co
Ed, Wahl of
Dale
Ed. Schoenhoff
Leo Roth
Jasper Browns
Ferdinand Reds
Jos, Havlik
Anton Buschkeetter
Ee Ben Bolte and Sons
Cumberland
Ferdinand National Bank
Fulton Street
Tel Street
Hubert Quante
Ohio St
News
Ben. Grewe
Mr. Quante
Colorado
Chrisney
Maggie Helmich
Near
Lamar
Troy Independent
Courier-Journel
ST. Meinrrd
Robert Widmer
St. Meinrad Butter & Cheese Co
Me. Widmer
Emil
Reinhold Sturm
Albert Sturm
Lndianopolis
Frank Yont
Rosa
Bernard Otto
Peter Fischer
Joseph Gramman
Sisters of St. Marys of the
Mise Mina Otte
August Ross
Schnollenberger
Commissioners Court
William A. Traylor
Pike County
M. A. Sweeney
R. M. Milburn
H. IM. Kean
John E. McFall
Philip Guckes
Andy Krempp
Joseph F. Friedman
James Whitten
John P. Huter
W. Ke, Cox
Herman Castrup
Bomar Traylor
Winslow
Edward Stephenson
A. Whitaker
U.S
Wantiginn
United States
Stewart House
Washington, D.C
Argus
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