Tragic Mine Deaths Claim Norbert Gehlhausen
Norbert Gehlhausen, 34, died in a mine accident at John Tempel's coal mine south of town. A roof stone five by two feet fell, crushing him as he sat. brother Leo found him after returning from a coal haul. He left a wife, his mother Mrs. Frank Gehlhausen, and siblings Richard, Leo, Harry, Frank, Mrs. Herman Petry, and Rose Gehlhausen. funeral from his home with burial in St. Ferdinand cemetery.
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Norbert Gehlhausen
John Tempel
Leo
Mr. Tempel
Norbert
Peter Gerber
Undertaking Establishment
Albert Weaver
Frank Gehlhausen
Richard
Harry
Frank
Huntingburg
Herman Petry
Rose Gehlhausen
Ferdinand
County to Advertise Bids for Hoppenians and Wagner Road Extensions
During the county commissioners meeting on Monday it was ordered to advertise for bids for the Hoppenians and Wagner rock road extensions. The straight route runs from Ferdinand to Jasper, starting at the north end of Ferdinand township improved road and ending at the Bainbridge road near Jasper. The Raymond Olinger Ketstien road contract was rescinded.
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Wagner Rock Road
Ferdinand
Jasper
Ferdinand Township
Bainbridge Road
Jesper
Raymond Olinger
Notice to berry pickers on farm demanding ten days abstention
The owner bans berry picking on the farm for ten days from July 7 and requires permission afterward. The article mentions Math Morgen and Mr and Mrs John Hass traveling to Louisville to visit Edmund and wife, returning with daughter Irma for a temporary stay. Also notes Mr and Mrs John Schoenhoff and son of Cincinnati visiting relatives last Saturday.
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Math
Morgen
John Hass
Louisville
Edmund
Irma
John Schoenhoff
Cincinnati
Letters From Mathias Olinger Aboard the St. Paul 1922
The Ferdinand News prints two letters from Mathias Olinger currently visiting Germany. He describes a June 1922 sea voyage from Rahway New Jersey to Europe on the St. Paul with family members and fellow travelers, noting weather, telegraphed incidents, divine services, and distances from New York. He and companions anticipate Hamburg arrival and plan visits to Munich and Oberammergau, sending best regards to Ferdinand readers.
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S. St. Paul
Ferdinand News
Joe Petry
Frances
Rahway
N. J
Joe
Elizabeth
Newark
Jersey City
Hudson
New York
Bernardine
America
Ferdinand
Pater
St. Benedict Convent
Cullman
Alabama
Conception
Allentown
Rochester
N. Y
Ireland
Henry C. Zaro
Boston
Devine
Pater Placidus
St. Benedict Abbey
Ala
O. K
Mathias Olinger
Plymouth
Hamburg
Cherburg
England
Heligoland
St. Paul
Wuertzburg
Kurl Dreisch
Valentin Schweigert
Muenchen
Oberammergau
Aged Soldier Dies at Mariah Hill Civil War Veteran
John Adam Lehr aged 80 a Civil War veteran died at his Mariah Hill home Tuesday after a two week illness. He leaves a widow and sons Andrew Kampville August Rockport Paul Louisville Albert Mariah Hill. Buried at Mariah Hill yesterday at eight o clock. Deceased belonged to the 1st Reg Ind Vol. A hospital was later required for a W LT Bernard who arrived for work but fell ill.
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John Adam Lehr
Mariah Hill
Andrew
Kampsville
Rockport
Paul
Louisville
Albert
1St
Reg. Ind
Wet Diamond Spoils Cannelton Giants Exhibition
An improvised Cannelton Athletics squad, including Tell City players, faced the Giants on a rain soggy diamond. Muddy conditions led to erratic play and a lopsided score despite Giants late surge. Dunlevy and Quante struck out multiple batters as umpire John Sebnieders presided.
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Cannelton Athletics
Tell City
Giants
Cannelton
Dunlevy
Firestine
Quante
Conrad Seufert Dies at 76 in Dale
Conrad Seufert brother of Hen Seufert died at his home in Dale last Saturday at 1 50 p m at age 76. His remains were buried in Dale on Monday morning.
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Conrad Seufert
Hen Seufert
Dale
Marriage License Granted for Herschel Burlington and Goldin Simpson
Herschel Burlington of French Lick and Goldin Simpson of Birdseye were married in the Clerk's office Monday by Rev. Theopil Mehl. The town board recently bought a road drag and oil tanks and oiling Ohio street is underway.
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Herschel Burlington
French Lick
Goldin Simpson
Birdseye
Theopil Mehl
Town Board of Trustees
Ohio Street
New Modern Bank Building Planned for Beckmann State Bank
The Beckmann State Bank contracts Ben Senfert & Sons to construct a new bank at Ohio and Indiana streets. The building features dark brown brick with Pedford stone trim, a glass front, steel frames, steam heating, and a six story vault housing a 22 inch burglar proof door, river sand and gravel layers, and dual key locking for safety deposit boxes. Construction begins after material arrival, with plans citing fireproofing, marble effects, and a large public lobby.
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Beckmann State Bank
Ben Senfert & Sons
Mterial
Bond
Mosler
Indiana
Ohio
Indiana Streets
Ohio Street
Dubois Circuit Court Doings October term trials and rulings
The Dubois circuit court set multiple cases for trial in the October term starting October 2. Key items include State v Jacobschnarr public information, State v Martin Bauer, State v Silas Winkler, State v Wesley McDowell, and State v Leonard Sehuble selling quar. New trials granted in John Schmetzki v Chiude Skelton with Oct 12, plus other civil actions and dismissals. Judgments listed include William A. Wilson v John L. rank for 68.10 and 10.55, and State v John Buechler malicious hog killing.
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Silas Winkler
Wesley McDowell
Leonard Sehuble
Quer
John Schmetzki
Chiude Skelton
Jula Thacker
Walter Harmon
Local Notices List of Announcements and Events 1922
A fragmented list shows July 1922 announcements with names Bertha Mueller Henry Rahmann John Weber Catherine Schum Elizabeth Weyer Josephina Lueken Stephen Weyer Benedict Jahaneman and others. The text includes days Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday Sunday and a stray remark about a summer presidency.
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Kor
Bertha Mueller
Henry Rahmann
Stephen & Catherine Weyer
Benedict Jahaneman
Annty
Central bank building planned for main street
A new early 20th century bank building designed to meet modern needs will be built for strength and endurance. It will enhance the main street area and surrounding property values. Located centrally it suits a banking home and will credit Conan Units. Architects Clifford Shopbell Co Evansville Ind supervise construction by Robert J Beckmann.
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Clifford, Shopbell & Co
Evansville Ind
Robert J. Beckmann
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Big Pond
Germany
Unique Hall
Legion Post
American Legion
Warren O. Grimm
Seattle
Legion
Lake Washington Canal
W. LT. Bernard
Ben Seufert
Gon Leo
Dubois
Jacobschnarr
Martin Bauer
Chioul
Martin Harder
Christian Veisheit
Nien Bartlett
Western Idemnity Co
John Alvey
Henry Spink
Guardian
Paul Lehwinghammer
William A. Wilson
John Urger
State
John Buechler
Nollied
Joseph H. Wessel
G. A. Mc. Lane
Juhn Weber
The
Holy Angels
Foe
Catherine Schum Por
John Altmeyer
Elizabeth Weyer
Josephina Lueken
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