Prominent Young Man John A. Olinger Dies
John A. Olinger died at his home Monday night at age 34 after four weeks with malaria. He partnered with Victor Roos in a concrete business and helped plaster Loehrlein's house near St. Meinrad when he fell ill. He was secretary of the St Eberhard Aid Society and a member of Company K of A. He left a wife and a daughter, plus his parents, four brothers, and four sisters. Burial was in St. Ferdinand cemetery after a requiem mass. The News extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Olinger
Victor Roos
Loehrlein
St. Meinrad
Olinger
Co. K. of A
St. Eberhard Aid Society
St. Ferdinand
Threshing rushes prompt quick wheat cleanup
Several rush jobs were completed Tuesday evening as threshing crews worked before dark. Englebert Dilger threshing four acres yielded nine bushels per acre, while John Bombolaski and John Ernst with Ben Rickelmann’s outfit finished about one and a half acres for a 23 bushel total within town limits. Threshermen plan to finish the wheat crop promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Durchholz
Engelbert Dilger
Mr. Dilger
John Bombolaski
John Ernst
Ben Rickelmann
Thresherman
Fall Injures Paul Klueh in Huntingburg Wagon Accident
While driving home from Huntingburg Paul Klueh fell from a spring wagon when the neck yoke came unfastened. He dislocated his shoulder but can walk. his wife and children were with him as they visited relatives. It may be some time before he returns to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingburg
Paul Klueh
Mr. Klueh
Paul
Outing with Mr and Mrs Bumm Hosts a Country Hayride
Mr and Mrs Leo Mehling and family with Mrs C V Spayd and daughter plus several friends visited John Bumm’s farm last Sunday. Ed Snyder and Willie Hackmann led a hayride to the country home where guests romped and enjoyed a fine hot supper at five. They returned around seven with high praise for the royal hospitality and pleasant country setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Mehling
C. V.spayd
Ed Bromm
Myrtle Link
Huntingburg
Frances Mehling
Mayme Meyer
Hattie Mueller
Augusta Knapp
Messra Herbert Mueller
Ed Snyder
Willie Hackmann
John Bumm
Card of Thanks for St. Eberhard Aid Society Help
Mrs. John A. Olinger thanks friends and neighbors and the St. Eberhard Aid Society for kindness and assistance during her husband’s illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Eberhard Aid Society
John A. Olinger
For Sale Three-Seated Top Spring Wagon
Farm or delivery wagon in good order for general use. Prior 06. Paid, Ind.
Books Examined by St. Eberhard Aid Society Audit
The semi annual audit found records correct with a $159.84 improvement over six months. Beginning balance January 1, 1911 was $1,798.71, receipts $317.00, total $2,116.71, balance $157.16, with notes outstanding. Auditing committee: Henry Zink August Remke William Helming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Eberhard Aid Society
Jaix
Henry Zink August Remke William Helming
Church Announcements List of Names by Day
A schedule lists names assigned to each weekday for church notices. Monday John Weyer Jr is mentioned. Tuesday Eberhard Schwoebbe. Wednesday Gerhard Verkamp. Thursday John A Olinger. Friday Clara Uebelhoer. Saturday Henry Meiring. Sunday grandparents Schwab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weyer, Jr
Eberhard Schwoebbe
John A. Olinger
Clara Uebelhoer
Henry Meiring
Schwab
Ferdinand News Flour Naming Contest Promotes White Lily Brand
The Ferdinand News invites subscribers to submit a catchy name for a new White Lily Flour free giveaway. Entrants send one suggested name with sender identity. judges will mask contributors, and if multiple submit the chosen name, the prize and any divide will be awarded. Results appear in the July issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand News
Peter Mueller & Son
People Come and Go In Town Notices
Purely personal notes record many residents and visitors in town over the past week. Names include John Teufel, John M. Gilmore, Joe Bredhold, Mise Rose Seufert, Wm R Sauer, Mise Myrtle Link, Mr and Mrs John Limp, Mrs Gustav Woerter, John Kaetzle, Frank Schaeffer, Misa Bertha Rickelmann, Albert Partenheimer, Mr and Mrs Frank Weaver, R J Beckmann, Miss Agnes Millheiser, R E Schank, Miss Lizzie Bischof, Maude Kost, Mrs Eckerle, Frank Reckelhoff, Miss Teresa Duhme, Miss Margaret Siewern, Wa F Marlett, Mrs Rheinhold Sturms, Mr and Mrs A J Dubbme, Mike Hollander, Mr and Mrs Prank Mehbling, John H Nigg, Peter Nigg, Thomas Egier, Qunar Egler, Henry Beckmann, Misses Laura and Mathilda, Pete Fleck, Bennie Seidl, Edmond Hacefurther, William Bruner Roper, Mr and Mrs Henry Tebben, Gun Schlachter, Mr and Mrs M L Olinger, Mrs Henry Boehmann, Merc Charles Muth, Pather Eberhard, Mr and Mrs Frank Kunkler, Jank Karges, and others. Ad and sale notices for a farm near St Meinrad and seed company sales follow. Ice cream shop opening noted.
DuBois County Court Divorces and Property Actions
The Dubois County Circuit Court handles multiple cases including Daisey Revel vs John Revel with a denied divorce, Francis M. Fisher of the Southern Railway Co damages for obstructions in the Patoka River, and Mayme Powell vs Richard Powell for support and divorce. Foreclosures, jury verdicts, and property exemptions are noted along with several assumpsits and custody orders.
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Daisey Revel Va
John Revel
N. M. Uri and Co
Chas. Moore
Francis M. Fisher
Southern Railway Co
Patoka
Mayme Powell
Richard Powell
Cooney Marke
Joseph Hoffman
Martin Zeigler
Lucy BR
Hochmeister
Henry Hoelmeister
Southern By. Co
Patoka River
Johnstone & Coughlan Co
Neomi S. Sehnell
Pike County
Local Happenings and Small Improvements Across Town
The week saw completion of a large concrete culvert near the saw mill and various home improvements. A mix of local shop offerings appears, including lawn seeds and baked goods, with notices of whooping cough cases around Ferdinand and farm wheat crops reported to the office. Henry Timmermann installs brick walks and a concrete step at his trout yard while Charlee G. Rowler builds an iron porch on his tin storefront. The office supplied stationery for F. W. Wagner of Mariah Hill last week.
Local community thanks neighbors after death of Olivia Bredhold
A note of gratitude from Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bredhold expresses thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and help during the illness and death of their daughter Olivia. The message is signed J. Soudecmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia
Joe Bredhold
Ferdinand event offers and local ads in one issue
A jumble of notices outlines Ferdinand activities at Senninger's Garden, dental services in Huntingburg, sales pitches for clothing and insurance, livestock and land for sale, a marriage report, a funeral notice, and a benefit plan ad. The item touches on local commerce, services, and community updates with multiple named individuals and places.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Bumm
Mary Birohier
Bal
Gerhard Verkamp
Petes Fillies
John Teufel
Duboie
John M. Gilmore
Eckerty
Mariah Hill
Mise Rose Seufert
Loalaville
Wm. R. Sauer
French Lick
Mise Myrtle Link of
John Limp
Bretzville
Gustav Woerter
Louisville
John Kaetzle
Sante Claus
Frank Schaeffer
Misa Bertha Rickelmann
Albert Partenheimer
Frank Weaver
Jasper
R. J. Beckmann
Agnes Millheiser
New Albany
R. E. Schank
Evansville
Royal Typewrite Co
Lizzie Bischof
Maude Kost
Mrs. Eckerle
Cincinnati
Joe Petry
Frank Reckelhoff
Teresa Duhme
Margaret Siewern
Covington, Ky
Wa. F. Marlett
Peench Lick
Ferdinand Foundry and Machine Works
Rheinhold Sturms
Baby
Indianapolis
Ben Grewe
Charles Horny
Charlies
Agnes Millbuiser
Robert Beckmann
West Baden
A. J. Dubbme
Mike Hollander
Galens
Mrs. Prank X. Mehbling
St. Henry
Joe Sted
Hold
John H
Peter Nigg
Shoals, Ind
Ferdinand Malchine Works
Thomas Egier
St. Benedict, la
Qunar Egler
Joe Ogier
Henry Beckmann
Beckmann State Bank
Laura
Mathilda
Fase Further
Pete Fleck
Bennie Seidl
Edmond Hacefurther
William and
Bruner Roper
Ida
Leo Lange
Henry Tebben
Siberia
Gun. Schlachter
Mont
Edwin Lindauer
Ft. Branch
Henry Boehmann
Tell City
Merc
Charles Muth
Evanaville
Pather
Frank Kunkler
Jank Karges
St. James, Ind
Bristow Road
Callon
J. M. Walker
Adgeville, Ind
Herrick Seed Company
Rochester
N. Y
Ferdinand Confectionery
Joe Daauhauer
Dubois County Circuit Court
Southern Railway Company
Wim, Berger
Alice Berger
Ernest Berger
the Peoples Savings Bank
Mathias G. Borrell
Henry Feiteth
Conrad G. Marke
John Lares
Henry Fritch
Joseph A. Goetz
Joseph Schroeder, Jr
Wm. A. Wilon
Conrad G. Marks
Schmdermann's
Ferdinand
Henry Timmermann
Sread
Kuche
Ny Place
Joe Daunhaver
Charlee G. Rowler
John G. Beckmann
F. W. Wagner
Soudecmar
Senninger’s Lion Garden
E. J. Kilian
Dentiet of
J. A. Sondermann
John Schnieders
The
Hoosier Casualty Co
Avenarioe Carbolineum
JF. Beckmann & Saver
F. Meteger
Dave
Sistera
Bale
Haro
Martin Luebbehusen
Dale
Ind
Adveville
George Blacher
Bertha Maslowsky
Frank Wirtzberger
Mariah Hil
Qree
American Company
Cadillse
Erie, Pa
J. A. Vt
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