Local court spats and mine tragedy reported in Jasper area
In nearby Jasper and Ferdinand cases residents faced court actions over disputes with disputes in Squire offices. Mrs Gehlineen and Mrs Schulthis faced affidavits with a guilty finding for provoking, while Mrs Schultheis was found guilty in Ferdinand. A mine accident near Vincennes killed Betz and left his brother injured. the hearse carried the body to Jasper for burial. Orville Eckert was jailed for mental condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Gehlhaueer
John Schulthels
Ferdinand
Gehihaneen
Schultheis
Gébhineen
Betz
Paul Betz
Viasvdioes
Robert
Vincennes
Jasper
Orville Eckert
Herman Eckert
Local Families Note Loved Ones in France Service
Mr and Mrs Joe Egler received word their son David recently arrived in France after leaving home three months ago. R Joseph Beyke, in the aero service, is flying over France per a letter to his parents. Herbert Mueller, enlisted weeks ago and stationed at Annapolis, plays cornet in a military band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Egler
David
France
Dave
Joseph Beyke
Aero Service
Breeses
An & Herbert Mueller
S. Military
District mobilization call signals August draft moves
Washington July 17 Forty six thousand men from all states end the District of Columbia were called to the color tonight by Provost Marshal General Crowder. They will report as registrants. Movement to camps will be between Aug 5 and 7. The August call provides for the enrollment of 900000 men. Indiana quota 1000 to Fort Harrison, Kentucky. Illinois 1000 to Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Kentucky 800 to Fort Thomas. Ohio 3500 to Columbus Barracks. Directors meeting of the Pondihopit Railroad Co, Mon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Golora
Marshel Gendpal
Crowder
Gee
Speots Onli
Ipdiaga
Fort Shosttie
Tlinois
Defferson Barracks
Kentuady
Fort Thomas
Ohio
Columbus Barracks
Entente and Teutonic Resource Comparisons
The Entente Allies excluding Russia and including self governing dominions and the United States have 11,000,000 square miles of territory, 303,000,000 people, and 495 billion dollars in wealth. The Central Powers control 1,250,000 square miles, 147,000,000 people, and 154 billion dollars in wealth. Entente debt is 69 billion dollars about 14 percent of assets. Central Powers owe 87 billion about 28 percent of wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entente
United States
Central Powers
Dr. Metager Appointed to Convent Dental Role
Dr. R. E. Metager joins the convent team in a dental capacity. The appointment situates Metager within the religious institution's health services, signaling expanded care provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Metager Baa
Dental
Service Bureau consolidates information offices at Union Station
The Service Bureau of the Committee on Public Information consolidates independent information units at Union Station Washington to provide accurate government information. Since opening in May it has built a 50 000 entry card index with daily revisions. In a recent week the bureau handled 1 630 visitors and answered about 150 letters daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Bureau
Committee On Public Information
Union Station
Washington
Property transfers scattered in Huntingburg area list
A compiled set of conveyances shows multiple transfers of parcels and lots in Huntingburg and Celestine. Transactions include deeds from Susan M Chastain to Dora Lane and others, with prices ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars, plus several heirs and executors named in last will transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan M. Chastain
Dora B. Lane
Thomas Wuetcher
Otis Alvey
Huntingburg
Albert Messmer
John B. Buechlein
Rehabilitation of our Selakrs in War Efforts
The United States Government pledges active ongoing support for disabled soldiers, ensuring they receive work and opportunities rather than mere reeducation. Government aid will not coddle but will actively ensure welfare and employment for those wounded defending the country. Liberty Loan Bonds and War Savings Stamps aid this effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bayinge
Local Board lists county men bound for Camp Zachary Taylor
The Local Board at Jaeper lists 05 young men from the county who depart Wednesday morning July 24 for Camp Zachary Taylor. Names include Ferdinand Heckman Frank Hollinden Leo Lange Xavier Steiner Leo Hoppenans Edward Guppelman Frederick Hoffman Joseph Remke Louis Begle Fidelis Berg Claud Lindauer Robert Schwoeppe Henry Kuper and others from St Henry Holland and multiple rural routes. Public sale notice accompanies household goods at Mrs Mary Ollager’s residence Thursday July 25 at 1 pm with livestock and farm implements offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaeper
Zachary ‘Taylor
Ferdinand
Gerhard Heckman
I Frank Hollinden
Leo Lange
Xavier ‘L. Steiner
Leo Joe Hoppenans
Edward F. Guppelman
Frederick Hoffman
Joseph H. Remke
Louis F. Begle
Fidelis Berg
Claud Lindauer
Robert Schwoeppe
Wm. Weasel
St. Henry
William G. Kuper
M. Jochem
James Schwinghammer
John Thomas Jochem
Hugo George Jochem
Holland
Herbert Hemmer
Willam
Fred Nuesmeyer
Leonard Rostiger
Benjamin ‘Tormohlen
Willard Fred Hopefeld
Chris J. A. Steinkamp
Henry Wm. Mauntel
Louie Wieseham
Ever George Roettger
Benj
Fred Harmeyer
Jasper
Henry 8. Stenttenagel
Frank J. Weisman
Martin Schroering
Benedict Vonderhelde
Albert Burger
Jesse E. Schnarr
Wm. Freyberger
Homer Traylor
Oscar Albert Fuhe
Henry Birk
John Miller
Frank Oddi
Brittain
Jos. Stentzenagel
Key Padgett
George L. Mehringer
Fred A. Sermersheim
Alois R. Birk
Frank Hemmertein
Othmar E. Spillmeyer
Barney Greener
Geo. J. Neukam
Willig John Hoffman
Celestine
Charles Wm. Heatrup
August J. Hosenour
Aloysius F. Miller
Henry Humbert
Huntingburgh
Henry Wm. Keble
Joseph August Schulte
Oscar, F. Heim
Albert Schipp
Enoch Brunsman
Leo Peter Mutchman
Louie H. Schulte
Cusco
Joseph Ben Humbert
Ira Pinnick
Everett Bledeo
Lars Preston
Gay Anderson
Lloyd Philip
Owen
Jubilarians Celebrate 25 Years in Benedictine Convent
The Convent of the Immaculate Conception held a family festival on the 16th to honor four members marking 25 years since their religious profession. Sisters M Gabriel Brenner and Rapheel Bumm of Ferdinand Indiana, Placida Castrop of Westphalia Missouri, and Jerome Celentin Indiana were lauded after a high Mass by Rev Fr Fintan. The Jubilarians received warm congratulations from the Sisters with music and affectionate tributes as they look toward another quarter century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fromme
Basil Read
Norbert
Louis
Roman
Father Weiland of
Dubois
K. of C
K. of O
Basil
Jasper'Council
Jasper Council
Walter Smith
Git Etaff
Loogootee
Ferdinand
Joe Wessel
Leonard Schipp
Harry Kippenbrock
Albert Luebbehusen
William Gehlhausen
Hubert Lueken
Herbert Lueken
William Wessel
Raymond Olinger
George Gude
Leo Kunkier
Joe Meyer
Ferdy Weyer
Frank Hollinden
Ed Hollinden
John Niehaus
Lothar Trotter
Ferdinand Hoffmann
Benedict
Fintan
Navy gunner teams with armed guard defend merchant ship
The gun crew on an American merchant ship engaged a German submarine during an attack on May 18. A shell from the armed guard’s gun struck the conning tower as the sub fired four torpedoes, two missing by about 12 feet before submerging. Chief Gunner's Mate Harry B Chambers commanded the guard under Secretary Daniele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry RB. Chambers
Daniele
Local Notes and Schedules for Names and Events
Tuesday Maria Fleck and Ed Schipp interact. Wednesday Baidy item. Thursday Susanns Wagner with J Weber. Friday Ed Egloff and A Kippenbrock. Saturday Elisabeth Krampe and Mary Rahhmanon. Short entries list individuals and internal designations across a weekly timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Fleck
Ed. Schipp
V- Baidy
Perente
H. M. Moeller
Susanns Wagner
J. Weber
Ed. Egloff
T A. Kippenbrock
Accident near Huntingburg injures Bartleys. driver uninjured
Jacob Bartley Jr and his son Edwin were riding with a dry goods salesman when their car overturned on Bredhold hill near Huntingburg. They were brought back to town by a Standard Oil wagon. Jake suffered a torn cheek and forehead, Edwin a few facial scratches while the driver reportedly escaped injury. the salesman was said to be intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bartley, Jr
Edwin
Bartley
Jake
Huntingburg
Bredhold Hill
Mule Runaway Injures Two Men Near Blacksmith Shop
John Russ Jr and Leo Kunkler escaped serious harm after a mule team bolted while a blacksmith toed shoed a mule. The wagon rolled over John’s leg and bruised his tag while Leo was struck by the tongue and ankles, but both were not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Russ, Jr
Leo Kunkler
Mr. Kunkler
Jobo
John
Leo
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Ferdinand Indiana
Administrators of the Margaretha Woerter estate announce a public auction of Lot 6 and Lot 19 in Ferdinand town Dubois County Indiana. Sale at 10:00 AM on August 8 1918 with bids paid one third cash and two thirds in six and nine months respectively. Purchaser notes bear 3 percent interest from date until paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaretha Woerter
Gaatav
Woerter
Ferdinand Woerter
Dabotn
Ferdinand
Dubois County
Indiana
Lote Eix
Momta
Dubois Circuit Cou
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Squire .Dougherty
Joe Eyane
Geo. Kuebler
Myrtle Jones
Kiefer
Equire
Daring & Meeting of the Directors
Ue Pondihopit Railroad Co, Mon
Ferdinand Township
St. Joseph Hall
EK. of O
Court House Square
St. Joseph’s Parish
Entente and Teutonic Resources
Henry Hardick
Anthony Hardick
Wm. Poe
Fred Geller
Geo. W. Beaty
Ed. Clements
Florence N. Beaty
Mary K. Ronkler
Andrew Boeglin
Lena Hanger
Wm. E. Hanger
Maggie L. Greener
Catherine
Jochim
Nicholaus Senninger
Frank Brockman
Barbara A. Schnell
Francis Silas
Chartard Bishop
Lotsa
Elizabeth O. Beckmann
Grace E. Rush
Huntingburg Cor
Chas, W. Cockriel
Anna Kress
George L. Neukam
Anna Renner
Catherine Rottet
Ben Byomme
Anton Gerber
Jacob Gerber
John B. Teder
W. E. Cox
Jacob A. Prechtel
Bereia
Sohnaburg
Qival Ray Kemp
Bretzville
Philiip A. Bretz
John Wagner
Emil J. Limp
Frank C. Brets
Kellerville
Lawrence Eppel
William George Thimling
George Kalb
Fred
George Apgerer
Andrew Hemmeriein
Birdseye
Fred Eckert, Samuel
Tuscoy
St. Anthony
Theodore Stetter
John Buechler
Anthony Kiem
Henry B. Kiem
Frank Kessler
Petey Teufel
Harry Nelson Harris
Edward A. Harder
Henry Noble
Schnellville
John Lindsaer
Mary Ollager
Jabliee Cerebra
iSpre Ohi
R. Lobel
Ross Kraus
Elisabeth Krampe
Mary Rahhmanon
St. Annes Society
Harry Kippenbrok
Quanta
Elmer & Hoelemann
Thresherman Neer Miberia
Thete Saparttor
Wales
Ren
Thia
la. L. Gray
Attty
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