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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
5
A regional appeal argues voters should act independently on the Good Roads issue, countering opponents with broad statements. It details road width of 40 feet, grading rules for town and rural areas, extension petitions needing about 50 signers, and an estimated road cost of $1000 per mile, emphasizing self-reliance and progress.
A public bid for road improvements urges a Yes vote to back a $27 760 bond issue repaid over 15 years with annual per hundred costs of 4235 cents. The message links better roads to jobs and commerce, argues the assessment rate and interest, and cautions against fears that the plan will ruin homes.
A local plea argues against a 26 cent road tax and four days of labor, urging voters to support Good Roads by funding a temporary higher levy to build durable roads year round, highlighting costs of current maintenance and the benefits of better routes for all residents.
The piece argues for road improvements toward St Meinrad and other routes, noting residents on the Badger Road oppose widening due to cost. It dismisses opponents as know-nothings and insists road upgrades boost farm value and local prosperity.
A brief urged in favor of improving town and farm life through good roads, urging residents to vote on Saturday July 1 1916. It claims returning veterans will bring stability and that road benefits boost property values and local happiness.
A reader in Kiowa Kansas writes Henry Haake requesting the Ferdinand News weekly. He reports wheat at 35 to 40 bushels per acre and earnings of 3.00 dollars per day. Threshing will start next week and farmers need at least 1 000 more workers.
George Jones of Knox County weds Elma Houchin of Huntingburg. John P Keller of Cincinnati weds Elizabeth Harder of Kellerville. Wm M Fritch weds Verena Schasf of Jasper. For sale a new elx room frame house and lot on Main street. Call at this office for a plate of ice cream or a glass of beverage. Go to Dambauer Take The NEWS.
A Young Folks Musical Club dinner drew a large crowd. Wilson and Marshal were acclaimed as presidential candidates at a St Louis convention in session last week. A school hall Sunday night entertainment drew many attendees. Rev Father Thomas spoke to graduates. The Booster Band president reported near perfect airship arrangements.
The event features a Hight balloon ascent and parachute drop at Ferdinand in the evening. Albert Weaver's machine overturned at St. Meinrad last Friday injuring him with a broken rib. Local residents and visitors, including families from Louisville and Mariah Hill, spent Sunday in the country at Joe Schum's home. Claude Lindauer, the barber, asks to discontinue his NEWS display as his dry cleaning business grows.
Court news covers multiple cases: state versus Rox Reives for petit larceny with a plea of guilty and a commitment to a state school until age 21. Carrie Fisher versus Francis Fisher divorce with alimony of 3000 and 100 attorney fees. continuance affidavits and rulings. drainage district matters and trials involving Southern Railway and Western Union. various petitions to sell real estate, accounts, judgments, and fees. Also mentions commission reports, amended complaints, and mandates in several civil actions.
Regret it as Aug H Mauntel and Bretella Laundry Co. note totals due with attorney fees and judgments against Joseph Schuler and John Eisenhof. recent wedding guests from Louisville Jasper St Anthony and Siberia areas attend Fitter-Reutmann ceremony. Harvest Queen Flour advertises refunds if not satisfied. Mrs Hoffmann broke leg in chicken yard. bones healing. New Mone Canvas Slippers arrive. Reckelhoff Muller promotes 4th of July sale. Concordia excursion from Louisville brings many relatives to town.
Anthony Kern of Mariah Hill Indiana died at his son Max Kern’s home last Saturday at 10 00 PM at an advanced age of 92 He left eleven children five sons and six daughters including Frank and Loula Kern John Kern Zachary and Max Kern Mary Hodgegang Annie Buechke Katy Jochim Sophia Kordes and nuns M Lioba and M Olivia He had been a Fulda resident and attended Golden Jubilee events before illness struck the eve of the celebration.
Tuesday ceremony united Samuel T. Fitter and Miee Elenora Reutmann with Rev officiating. Bridesmaids Anguata Reutmann and Margaret Fitter attended. Following the vows, the bridal party left for a reception at John H. Kerations residence, with celebration at a country home hosting guests.
Bride from Reutman and Fitteroth families marries Louisvile Railway employee. Edmund Haverfurther to stay with uncle Math Morgen as tobacco crop expectations rise. New line of mens straw hats shown by Reckelhoff Muller. Sidewalk on east Ohio street to stay 15 feet. Congrats to Koorsmann and Strohmeyer families on newborn girls.
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