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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
7
Local items report William Stallman starting a new house project and Leonard Mueller beginning work on a residence. The Red and Gray game heads to Tell City, a headon collision near Belmont, TN leaves one dead and twenty five injured, plus church services at St Anthony. Noticeable weather delays cut wheat harvest and a coal vein find on Ben Niehan land. Dutch and German speakers noted in local postings.
A long list of residents and visitors were observed in Ferdinand and surrounding towns last week. Names include John B Bank of Tell City Hubert Quante Wm Wirteberger Ludwina Woerter Lizzie Griess Chas Muth Catharine Fischer Aloysius Lomax and many others with travel to Evansville Louisville Huntingburg Jasper and Cincinnati for visits business and family occasions. Responses mention repairs deliveries and social visits spanning Tell City Ferdinand Huntingburg Bristow St Meinrad and Victoria Ohio.
A Thursday afternoon program lists acts from the Academy including Welcome Chorus by seniors and juniors, several solo and duet performances by students L Beckmann V Sondermann M Lomax M Rickelmann, and group numbers Japanese Fan Drill Paradise Solo and Closing Strains, featuring mixed senior and junior casts.
An advertisement from Reckelhoff and Muller touts extra heavy harvest machine oil as the best option for farmers seeking reliable engine protection and performance during harvest season.
John Schneiders of Troy Ind claims local Ferdinand residents circulated false statements about him and states the parties will be prosecuted immediately. He calls them hypocrites and says the slander will be pursued through legal action.
COUNTRY PRODUCE includes Eggs at 17c per dozen Onions 7c per bu Butter 18c per lb Potatoes 1.10 per bushel Meats feature Bacon Sides 11c lb Shoulders 8c lb Ham 12c lb POL Wil tY Hens 10c per lb Cocks 6c lb Springers 14c lb Mill goods Flour 3.80 per hundred lb Shorts 1.80 per hundred lb Bran 1.26 per hundred lb Corn Meal 90c Grain Wheat 1.25 per bu Corn 80c bu Clover Seed 4.75 per bu Rye 80c per bu Miscellaneous Grease Wool 28c lb Wash Wool 32c lb Green Salted Hides 93c per lb Salt 1.35 per lb Ballow 40 lb Feathers 0c per lb.
The Executive Committee fixed October 23-26, 1909 for the 18th annual meeting in Columbus. Rabbi Emil Leipziger of Terre Haute presides. Rev. W. S. Sigmund of Columbus is secretary. Officials from across the state are listed. Programs include general sessions, round tables, and visits by Governor Marshall. The event expects broad attendance across Indiana.
Discussion covers funding and use of taxpayers money for poor, insane, defective, criminal, dependent and neglected children. Attendees report improved local conditions due to the Conference influence in recent years. Full meeting details available from the Board of State Charities in Indianapolis or Rev. W. Sigmund in Columbus.
A wedding party from Louisville arrived Wednesday afternoon for the Honeymoon of John Rackert and Lucinda Tebbe. They stayed at William Stallman’s home where they enjoyed old fashioned Katzenmusik Wednesday night before returning to Louisville Saturday. The groom manages a lotion and grocery business. the bride is a well regarded local.
Frank Gehlhausen and Frank Drach pled guilty to manslaughter in Warrick circuit court for the Henry Schum murder. Each received a sentence of two to twenty-one years. About 68 locals were summoned to Boonville with no witnesses testifying. Prosecution led by Harry Carpenter and Chris Mason. defense by Bob Armstrong and Senator Milburn.
Church notices for Mary Rahmann Rose Mueller John Weyer Joseph Reckelhof Mary Kunkler and John Weber appear with an excursion to St Louis by Southern Railway. Depart Johnburg 7 31 p m June 27 connect Huntingburg train arrive St Louis 6 60 a m return 2 06 p m depart 6 60 a m arrive 8 28 p m round trip 3 00. Parke and Summer Gardens offer vaudeville band concerts and dancing Sunday attractions.
Preparations underway for a grand excursion from Louisville on the fifth of July. Committees appointed to welcome entertain and assist visitors. Aid Society Band meets travelers at the depot. Dinner concert at the school hall arranged by Concordia society. Louisville baseball team to play Reds after the event. Ferdinand promises hospitality for all attendees.
Real estate transfers list several pairs including Leopold Friedman to Caroline Frock with parcels 81 and 88 in Celestine for 150, George J. Dishing to Peter Weaver with parcels 60a in 21 1 5 and 40a in 22 1 5 for 700, Chles Collins to Martin V. Quinn parcel 13a in 14 1n 3, Frank Zimmer to James Collins lot 65 Landis ad to Mentor for 10, Aug Haase to Joseph Haase 1608 in 25 2 4.
Fulda residents report a week of harvests while several families share family news. Grandpa Geetz is ill. School closures were noted last Friday. A bay foal was born to Mr and Mrs Joe Weaver last week. Local residents George Pfeiffer Andy Pfeiffer and Leo Birchler visited St Meinrad. Anton Harm returned to Owensboro Kentucky after a two week visit here. Church attendance included Mr and Mrs John Schaffer Mr and Mrs Albert Lehr and George Horlander of Mariah Hill. John Lehr and Anton Harm took a pleasure trip to St Meinrad Saturday. Carrie Collignon visited Miss Anna Schaffer Sunday. Frank Horm celebrated his 29th birthday with a party and dancing. cakes and the good old Dulmbacher were served.
Adgeville reports visits from Bristow residents including Joe Schaffer and John Bradshaw. Decatur Ill visitors Mrs Roy Horton and children stay with the Walkers. Albert Lembeck Ernst Bowers and Tillie Huffman visit J W Jeffers. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Ben Cherry formerly Grace Chewing. Florence Miles spends Sunday at Troy. A surprise party is noted hosted by Winifred Mullen and the Adye family.
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