Fulda Town Notes Include Drying Talks and Local Visits
Fulda notes bring word of Linda and Martina Arnold visiting with friends from Mariah Hill and Mrs Mary Bumm of Troy staying a few days with her son. An Ice Cream Social at Schneider's garden drew a large crowd and a grand Fourth of July celebration was announced there. Theobald Haller visits family while holding a fireman post on a Green River steamboat. Nearby townships may go dry again after a remonstrance. Tony Greulich returns from Texas praising the countryside. John Berger suffers head injuries after a wagon accident near town. Victor Grewe of Ferdinand, a Pitts Lumber employee, is reported fatally injured or critically hurt after a wagon mishap. Dr Schriefer tends wounds and recovery is uncertain. Wishing speedy recoveries to both men.
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Victor Grewe
Ferdinand
Pitts Lumber Co
Schriefer
Factors in Asphalt Paving Costs and History
The article traces the world’s first asphalt pavement in Paris and tracks global and U.S. growth, costs, and materials. It notes American adoption expanding from parks to heavy traffic, with 25,000 miles of streets paved and a total outlay around 150 million dollars. It details blend proportions, grades, and the shift to open specifications to reduce costs amid fierce competition.
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Paris
United States
London
Glasgow
New York City
Trinidad Island
Omaha
Washington
New York
Chicago
Denver
California
Utah
Kentucky
Venezuela
Trinidad
Local News Briefs From Schnellville
Leonard Whaley, a Medical College student in Louisville, returns home for a three month vacation with his parents. A dance at Hellebeck's hall last Tuesday drew a large crowd and was enjoyed by all. The Schnellville Reda defeated Birds Eye Babies 14 to 13 in Birds Eye Sunday. John and Joseph Stratmann attended the French Lick and West Baden excursion Sunday. John Dudine, a St Meinrad student, came home for vacation. Miss Carrie Miller left for Louisville for the summer. Miss Threagia Stratman departed for New Albany Friday. Ed Buchart traveled from Louisville on business Tuesday and returned Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Whaley
Louisville
Hellebeck
Schnellville Reda
Birdseye
Birdseye Babies
John and
Joseph Stratmann
French Lick
West Baden
John Dudine
St. Meinrad
Carrie Miller
Mies Threagia Stratman
New Albany
Ed Buchart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fulda
Linda
Martina Arnold
Schneider
Arden
Richard Elberg
Ross
Henry Hildenbrand
Postera
Theobald Haller
Mr. Haller
Green River
Tony Greulich
Texas
John Berger
Troy
Rartona Sportsman
Federal St. Bootsn
ANN
Schnellville
Roy E. Gaines
Wellington
Garden City Feeder
Ferdinand Foundry & Machine Works
Ferdinand, Ind
Hanna
J. H. Beckmann & Sauer
WM. J. Bretz
Jeweler
Post Office
Huntingburg
Ferdinand Electric Light Co
Aillalkri
Sewit G
Peter Gerber
Etvic
Canada
Otc
Gee
Recall's
Pontal Brin
Iver Ata
Age Premiuege Sh
Aresis
Dlolx
Ferdinand Brewing Co
Ferdinand Common
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