20 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
1
A compilation of local notices and ads mentions Receelhoff and Muller launching a new advertisement. The district nostalgia column notes garden planting by residents, a public sale scheduled in St. Meinrad, and various local business updates.
George P. Huther died at 3 p.m. on a Friday aged nearly 78. Born June 7 1830 in Baden Germany he came to Ferdinand with his wife in 1862 and after brief moves returned to local tailor work until his death. He survived by his wife three children John Peter county clerk William of Evansville and Katie. The News expresses condolences to the bereaved.
A Wednesday evening office gathering organized a local baseball club with top players from the area. Membership open to all to support the boys. officers elected captain John Hollinden, vice captain Mike Olinger, treasurer I X Rickelmann, secretary Chas Metzger, and manager Henry Hawke.
Wm R Sauer purchased the interests of Martin Dilger and Gust Barth in the soda fountain and moved the operation from Barth's saloon to his home this week. A room prepared on the north side of the building behind J J Beekmann's office will serve customers in city style, with opening day to be announced. rood for the eyes To look at our line of Laces Handkerchiefs Dress Trimmings and Fancy Buttons NEW FARMER STORE Prop Henry Beckmann.
Thanking customers and friends for patronage over the years in Verdinand and wishing success to the new firm.
Notice is given to creditors and legatees of Magdalena Seper Deceased to appear in Dubois Circuit Court Jasper Indiana on April 11 1908 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Witness Clerk Joan P Huther March 13 1908 Also Hello Our Gents Furnishing Stock is complete with up to date styles hats coats and shoes for men youths and boys
A nostalgic roster piece praising eleven Reds players from 1907 with nicknames Spinsky Teddy Vic Shorty Polley Pohl Rholly Tsay Boneless Doe Massey and manager Schwahoff. The piece extols their fielding speed and teamwork and aims to form a strong unit to challenge the Chicago Cubs.
Subscribers announced for The Ferdinand News include Leo Wagner of St Mathews Kentucky Rosa Dreish of Cincinnati Ohio John Beyke of Lawrence Nebraska Jos Klausner of Rayne Louisiana and Wm Mehling of Evansville Indiana. Weekly payments listed for Joseph Havlik St Louis Missouri Jos FF Vaal St Meinrad Tad John Weber Ferdinand and Wm Huther Lyonsville Indiana.
Notice announces a new spring and summer dress goods line including Gross Bar Ginghams Sheppard Cheeks Lawns and Colors and White Goods for common dresses and shirt waists. Prop. Henry Beckmain invites customers to call to view the collection.
Notice announces sale of 160 acres with 50 acres timber 95 acres bottom land and two orchards. Includes a new house and good access between Ferdinand and nearby areas. Sale details specify location, land quality, and amenities for potential buyers.
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