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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
8
In Marian Hill Ind two couples were united in marriage at eight o'clock Thursday morning last week in the local church. Miss Theresia Brenner and John Brenner wed William Spayd and Miss Irene Spayd with Rev. Andrew Bauer officiating. The couples plan to reside with Irene Spayd's parents in Marian Hill before starting housekeeping in Tell City.
The Rockport bank cashier Hopkins found the money safe in the vault inaccessible last Friday morning. Experts from Cincinnati failed to pick the lock and a second attempt continues with a sledge hammered door used in vain. Local banks arranged funds to maintain business during the delay.
Washington May 12 Four great states direct House affairs through the steering committee led by Mondell Winslow Madden Dunn Darrow Longworth and Potter Darrow backed by Penrose and Lodge can drive the House to legislate on almost any subject Winslow is a wealthy industrialist and club member Dunn a Rochester business figure Madden born in England leads Illinois business ties and is a bank director Darrow a bank and insurance man Mondell a long time Republican politician Longworth sought to expand the panel for better Western representation but failed The committee is said to dictate House action with four members from Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania and Illinois plus broader GOP commentary Decoration Day remembrances urged for deceased soldiers and a note on local building activity and rumors regarding Ferdinand enterprises and high water disruptions appear in the column.
Public Service Commission of Indiana approves Ferdinand Railroad Company tariff LR C No 19 authorizing increases in classified freight and designated commodities. Rates become effective May 20 1920 after filing and notices to local stakeholders. Commission notes no findings on reasonableness and reserves right to future action. Leonard Muller appeared for petitioner.
Mr and Mrs George Wessel were surprised on their tin wedding anniversary last Saturday night. Attendees included many relatives with the Reckelhoff, Schreiner, Mehling, Altmeyer, and Klueh families and children. The hosts enjoyed dancing and well wishes for many happy returns.
Rheinhard Hasenfratz died at his Louisville home after a weeklong flu illness. His widow is daughter of Mr and Mrs John B Schmitt of Ferdinand. funeral planned for this morning. The Young Ladies Society hosts a Euchre event May 30 at 2 30 pm in the parochial school hall. Oak lumber wanted. Bring in all you have.
Enumeration of Dubois county schools lists per town gains and losses for the year including Harbison, Columbia, Madison, Marion, Jefferson, Patoka, Cass, Ferdinand, Towns Ferdinand, Birdseye, Jasper, Huntingburg with various upticks and declines. Also notes Joe Wessel injured at Reckelhoff's store, lime supply alert from Ben Seufert, and a Jasper marriage and job ad.
The Reinacker Company announces it has cut its first lumber stock for rockers and will turn out porch furniture by the car load. The new rocker resembles the Beckmann and Sauer design with improvements, using first class lumber. The firm offers strong recommendations for their Ferdinand made goods.
A column urges readers to call with news such as visits, trips, misfortunes, or family events to be printed. Local items include Ellenora Bartley’s successful hand operation, Mary Day declared unsound mind and treated at Huntingburg, Dr Metzger’s absence for a dental meeting, Otto Kalb deemed insane and jailed, Democratic county committee actions, a single marriage license, and Ed Helming moving to Jasper.
Thecla Krampe and Leo Senninger married at seven o'clock Tuesday morning with Rev. John B. Schorno officiating. Attendants were Marie Fleig and Hugo Senninger. The couple began with a day of relatives and friends, then posed for photos at Sprauer studio and hosted a free dance at Senninger's hall. The bride, a district No. 6 teacher, is the third oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Krampe. the groom is rural mail carrier on route No. 3, oldest son of Nick and Mrs. Senninger. Wishing wishes from the News.
Nick Messmer of Huntingburg and Miss Emelia Hedinger of St Anthony wed at St Anthony church on Tuesday morning at 7 30 Father Clement officiated Attendants were Frank Messmer and Katherine Hedinger A day long reception followed at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Peter Gehl near St Anthony The couple will reside on the Mesmer farm near Huntingburg
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