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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1914
Page
5
Wa J Sendelweck owner of New Central Garage Jasper sues Hilbert Roettger Huntingburg in circuit court. The complaint alleges a note for 835.00 and interest seeking 1000 judgment and an account claiming 112.24 due, two paragraphs in the suit.
The town sees rising automobile purchases with John H. Kerstiens buying a new Ford last Sunday. The Ven Sisters consider buying one and several others are prospective buyers. Improved roads will be needed to keep pace with the times.
The News prints large posters announcing a grand picnic at Dubois on Sunday August 9 to benefit St Raphaels Catholic Church. Refreshments of all kinds will be served and the finest meals provided. Many locals plan to attend.
A five game baseball series between the Ferdi nand Greys and St Meinrad Tigers is set with the first game on Sunday at the Tigers home diamond. A large local crowd will travel to back the home team.
Local automobile owners and friends traveled the St Henry road Monday evening removing large boulders and repairing bridges to improve motoring between here and the neighboring town.
Stork delivers twins at the Brank Sehipp residence on a Tuesday night. Both mother and the two newborn girls are reported to be doing well. Congratulations are extended to the family.
The Rainbow Threshing Co separator, under manager John Scheffer of Mariah Hill, was totally destroyed by fire while threshing on a Rockport area farm Wednesday afternoon.
All persons are warned not to throw grassn or rubbish in the ditches or culverts. This notice is issued by Joe Bartley, Marshal.
The advertisement touts a July shoe sale with 26 off the dollar on Mons Ladies and Childrens Slippers. It urges customers to come today while stock lasts, noting complete inventory and value under Henry.
A long list of residents and guests visit Jasper from nearby towns and cities including Miss Lizzie Lindenachmidt Miss Laura Huse and Miss Clara Meyer with returns from Louisville Cincinnati and Martinsville. Local residents host relatives and friends while others travel to St Meinrad Huntingburg and Bartley Bros. for social events and purchases.
Reported incidents include a fatal shooting on a Louisville and Nashville train near Barbourville Kentucky during a scuffle involving W E Griffin and Henry Jackson. Separate case sees Lawrence Robinson facing murder charges in Boston while killing himself in court. Three Rockville Center policemen face burglary charges with stolen goods found. Wealth estimates reveal Henry Rogers and D Ogden Mills estates in New York. President Wilson orders criminal action against New Haven railroad. Evansville Indiana hosts a Rotary welcome effort. A large fire in Brazil Indiana causes extensive damage. Mme Caillaux's Paris trial for murder proceeds in France.
The Ferdinand Township Democrats will meet at Maas Convention at the School House on July 30 at 7:30 AM to nominate candidates for Advisory Board Road Supervisor Justice of the Peace and Constable in Ferdinand Township. Districts will nominate Supervisors and a speaker will address voters. Committeemen Bomar Traylor Chairman Jon A Souderman Secretary. A Thursday night surprise party followed for local residents.
Joe Boegle, a wealthy farmer from near Siberia, died Wednesday morning after a lingering bowel illness at age 44. His wife two sons and two daughters mourn his loss. Interment occurred this morning at the Siberia cemetery.
The paper drops two items from last week noting they would be interesting but omit them. It hints several young men wondered who is meant by one item and asks not to publish if it targets them.
Anna Meyer known as Little Annie was taken to Evansville by township trustee Henry Dall to be cared for by the Little Sisters of the Poor. The township has supplied provisions for years and neighbors have aided in charity work, but her advanced age and illness left her nearly helpless so the change was made.
The Ferdinand News prints a poem praising the steady subscriber who pays in advance and supports the paper. A July Clearance Sale by Reckelhoff & Muller runs July 27 to August inclusive. John P. Hather is recommended as Jasper postmaster by Congressman Lige Ogg, and congratulations are offered for a newborn boy born last Saturday.
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