Murder Threat to Exaggerated Claim of Beating Witness
A man in St. Anthony Indiana aged as John Slattery or John living in Louisville was found on a road near a railroad track with severe injuries after being beaten by river men. Doctors treated head wounds leg injuries and multiple broken ribs before he was sent to New Albany under Hugo Demuth. The man claimed he might reveal thefts from Louisville wharf boats and feared being harmed. He said he had a daughter in New Albany whose husband Chester Philips contacted authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony
Eind
John Slattery
New Albany
Hving
Chester Philips
Slattery
Hugo A. Demuth
Louisville
Married thirty year surprise party honors Altmeyers
A surprise thirty year wedding anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Altmeyer was hosted by relatives and neighbors on a Wednesday evening. Attendees included many families such as the Schaffers Schaefer Ketzner Schreiner Krampe Laake Schreiner Schulthein and Weyer clans with drinks, cake, and best wishes for a golden anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urprise
Joseph Altmeyer
Frank Schaffer
Tony: Schaefer
Jos. Ketzner
Paul Schreiner
Ben Krampe
Ben Laake
John Schreiner
Philip Schulthein
August Krampe
Wm. Wagner
Peter Klueh
Paul Wagner
John Bwam
John
Martin
Theodore ‘Weyer
Théodore
Leo Meteyer
Joe Rahhmann
Peter and
John Bumm
Mia
Wonderful Skin Salve Baoklon's Arnica Salve Adored
The salve is praised as the best remedy for all skin diseases and for burns and boils. It reduces inflammation and provides soothing healing as recommended by buyers in the ad text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baoklon
Ade v
Soswaman
Zane ‘New
Estimable Lady Called Home in St. Anthony
Mrs. George B. Burke nee Wehr, age 40, of St. Anthony Indiana, died last Thursday at home after a brief illness from brain trouble. Funeral rites were held with a requiem mass and Father Clement officiating. Survived by husband four daughters one son father four brothers two sisters and many others. Hundreds attended the funeral showing her high regard.
Rural social notes from Sunday visits reported
Mrs. Leonard Geepfrich and child spent last Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Persohn. Aloys Schnauss called on his best girl Sunday evening. Lawrence Betz planned to see a friend Sunday evening. Victor Gaspfrich visited St. Anthony Monday. Miss Rose Brockmann was the guest of Tillie Brockmann Sunday. Miss Louisa and Lucile Metzger were guests of Miss Gusta Leinenbach Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Geepfrich
Ren
George Persohn
Aloys Schnauss
Lawrence Betz
Rose Brockmann
Tillie Brockmann
Louisa and
Lucile Metzger
Gusta Leinenbach
Successful Applicants in April Common School Graduation
The April examination lists successful pupils by township numbers. Columbia, Boone, Madison, Bainbridge, Jefferson, Patoka, Casa townships appear with various nominee numbers. several townships are omitted or truncated in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Jefferson
Patoka
Casa
Marriage Licenses and Local Notes From Ferdinand and Duff
Henry J. Hawvels and Louisa A. Weyer of Ferdinand wed in the Clerk's office with Justice Trustin K. Daugherty officiating. Norman F. Osborn and May B. Bailey of Duff also married. John Kippenbrok, seeking eye surgery in Huntingburg, shows improvement after a procedure by Dr. H. O. Knapp, with old rumors of an eye removal denied. Also advertised are farm implements from John Deere and Hartman Mfg Co, including cultivators and corn drills, with prices and dealer contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman F. Osborn
May B. Bailey
Duff
Trustin K. Daugherty
Thare
John Deere
Local residents social notes from Huntingburg and nearby towns
A compilation of short mentions shows residents visiting Huntingburg, Evansville, Louisville, Jasper, and St. Wendel for business, family visits, or circuses. Individuals named include Joe Schum, Ben Seufert, Roscoe Turner, Matt Olinger, Joe Oser, Miss Hattie Muller, Dr. J. B. Lehrhefer, Miss Mary Dilger, John Heer, Miss Lizzie Lindenschmidt, Lena Hollinden, Robert Usbullier, Miss Alice Senninger, Mrs. Hubert Quante, Miss Mayme Meyer, J. H. Beckmann, Jack Kohl, Slick Hoehner, Chas Reis, Charles Muth, Father Clement, George Rippy, Fred Specker, Mrs. John Kippenbrok, Casper Schuler, Albert Weaver, Dr. J. B. Metzger, Mrs. Henry Scott, Misses Mary and Maggie Schumaker, Hubert Beckmann, Louie Sauer, Henry Timmermann, Miss Ida Altmeyer, the Aid Society Band, and events at Huntingburg and St. Anthony. The report notes trips for business, family visits, a circus, an eye operation, and planned dances and social gatherings.
Former Citizen Dies Sudenly
Benjamin Y. Reutmann of Covington Kentucky, formerly of this place, died at his home Monday afternoon at two o clock from heart disease. He had worked that morning and felt better at noon but stayed home after dinner when the fatal attack occurred. He leaves his wife three daughters one son and several brothers and sisters Clem Reutmann and Mrs. Charles Reutmann of Ferdinand are a brother and sister in law respectively. The bereaved have our sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Y. Reutmann
Covington
Ths Place
Reutmann
Clem Reutmann
Charles Reutmann
Ferdinand
Silver Wedding Celebration for Mr and Mrs Frank Dratter
Mr and Mrs Frank Dratter celebrated their silver wedding with a Sunday reception and a large supper. Guests included family members from St Meinrad Fulda and surrounding areas, with many gifts and well wishes for their golden anniversary.
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Frank Dratter
Local dealer offers farm tools and Star Brand shoes sale
John H. Kerstiens of Ferdinand Indiana advertises Deering binders hay rakes and mowers at low prices to clear warehouse space. Rethelhaft & Muller promote Star Brand shoes and slippers in men women and children with various leathers and styles.
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John H. Kerstiens
Ferdinand
Ind
Menayi
Rethelhaft & Muller
Two Deaths at Bretzville Reported in Notice
Bretzville Indiana April 30 Mrs Christina Bretz widow of the late George Bretz died at her daughter Mrs David Ables home after a short illness nine living children named including Mrs John Limp Louis Jacob and Martin Bretz plus Mrs Louis Wisemann and Mrs Peter Able Interment was in St John cemetery Rev Wm Cramm officiating Gertrude Schurz aged 72 died at Woodmere Evansville after living with her step son John Schurz for forty years remaining in St John cemetery burials reported Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Schurz
Woodmere
Evansville
John Schurz
St. John
Jasper Court Actions and Local Notices Mixed
Legal notices from Jasper include Judge John handling a death related case with Jacob P. Schwenk sheriff and Joe Rhodes and Oliver Bledsoe to stand trial in FI county for Isaac Hardi’s murder at Dubois in September. Knights of Columbus prepare a class of about 40. taxes first installment due May 6. county commissioners meet Monday. Jasper seeks petition to hold a city charter election. Community updates mention Dr. P L Coble visiting, funeral for William Bretz, and local commerce notes including new bishop styles and a Henry Beckmann dance promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Roscoe Rhodes
Oliver Bledsoe
Petersburg
FI County
Isaac Hardi
Dubois
P. L. Coble
Celentino
Jasper Thoaday
John H. Judy
John R. McFall
Wm. Bookelmaus
Wiliam He Bretz
Kuntingburg
Wedniteday
Jasper
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Burke
Victor Gaspfrich
Columbia
Boone
Madison
Henry J. Hawvels and
Louisa A.weyer
John Kippenbrok
Huntingburg
Wilson
Charris
Washington
New York
Marshall
Joe Schum
Owenshore
Ben Seufert
St. Henry
Roscoe Turner
Tell City
Matt Olinger
Joe Oser
Frank Drach
Hattie Muller
J. BE. Lehrhefer
Boaneville
Mary Dilger
Chieags
John Heer
Herbert Uebelhor
St. Wendel
Richard Gehlhausen
Lizzie Lindenschmidt
Lena Hollinden
Chicago
Robert Usbullier
Troy
Alice Senninger
Hubert Quante
Mayme Meyer
Nolte
The
Victor Automobile Co
J. H. Beckmann
Huntingourg
Jack
Kohl
Slick
Hoehner
Chas, Reis
St. Meitrad
Charles Muth
Evanaville
Mathias Olinger
Father Clement of
Town
Mrs. Hetty
George Rippy
Belknap Hardware Co
Loutaville
Fred Specker
Cincinnati
Casper Schuler
Cap
Albert Weaver
J. B. Metzger
Henry Scott
Mary
Maggie Schumaker
Hubert Beckmann
Louie Sauer
Henry Timmermann
Supe
Tingburg
Ida Altmeyer
Aid Society
Thie Place
Hubert: Sternberg’s Hall
Ton
Audight
Trotter
Grandpa Charles Pond
Frank Pond
Henry Pond
St. Meinrad
Henry Maller
John Heilers
August Dilger
Fulda
Charles F. Pond
Henry Rahnean
Engelbert Dilger
Barbara Hackmann
Barbara Dilger
Albert Dilger
Wilhelm Hackmann
Joseph Peters
John Pund
Anton
Wilhelm Rachmann
Augusta Dilger
Emma
Anna Hackmann
Rosa Rachmann
Carrie
Rosa
Mary Moeller
Knights of Columbus
Jasper Council
Goat
Herbert Senhinger
Albert Reinacker
Leo Seufert
Frank Reckelhoff
Charlee Metzger
Werner Wollenmann
William Hackmann
Bretzville
David
Corn
Burg-Was
Buyinésa
Willian
Brett
Hantingburg
Winfield
Hunter
Commissionere
Ni Styles
Henry Beckmann
Paine
Joe Havli
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