Weddings of the Past Week Chronicle Local Nuptials
Albert Weyer and Philomena Schipp wed at St Marys in Hantinkburg with close relatives attending. The couple plan to live on the Weyer farm as Ben and family relocate to town. Walter Stippler and Amalia Vogl married at St Henry church with a family reception then a dance. they will reside in Evansville where the groom works. Ardella Salb and Sergt Linus Bohnert, of Jasper, wed at St Joseph church. Ardella had earlier won a statewide spelling contest in 1911 and Linus, a former First Sergeant just returned from overseas with the 84th division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Weyer
Philomena Schipp
St. Marys
Hantinkburg
Simon
Leo Schipp
Katharine Hoge
Ben Weyer
Near Town
Gerhard Schipp
Hantingborg
Weyer
St. Henry
Walter Stippler
C. Stippler
Brvanaville
Amalia Vogl
Ludwig Vogl
Leo Schaeffer
Mary Vogel
Evansville
The
Schroeder Headlight Co
Ardella Salb
Sergt. Linus Bohnert
Jasper
St. Joseph
John BR. Salb
Indianapolis
Albert Bohoert
84Th
Officers Elected for Pump Co
At the annual meeting of the Peters Pneumatic Pumps Co the following stockholders were elected to serve next year: Dr R E Metzger president Joseph Barth vice president Albert F Sondermann secretary Robert J Beckmann treasurer Theodore Peters superintendent and inventor. The firm plans a new factory to manufacture and cast the Efficient Force Pump and will employ at least 25 men upon completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pet- Son Pump Co
RE. E. Metzger
Joseph Barth
Albert F. Sondermann
Robert J. Beckmann
Theodore Peters
Burg
Ohio Street
Mike
Wedding at Mariah Hill Unites Clara Bredhold and Edward Meyer
A morning ceremony at the Mariah Hill church united Miss Clara Bredhold and Edward Meyer in marriage with Rev. Marcus Meyer of Jasper officiating. Attendants were Miss Lastie Bredhold and Anthony Meyer. The bride wore white silk messaline with a tulle veil and carried roses and ferns. the groom’s party included relatives of the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariah
Benny Brodhols
Giapo
Theft at Philip Schum Home In Farm Country
A sum of 28.00 was stolen from the home of Philip Schum last Wednesday. Mrs. Schum had a check cashed and placed the money behind the clock before going to the garden. Upon returning, the cash was missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Schum
Metzger Brindley Engagement Announced at St Ferdinand
The approaching marriage of Miss Lucille Metzger to Leonard Brindley of Chicago was announced in the St. Ferdinand church last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Metzger
Leonard Brindley
Chicago
St. Ferdinand
Marriage Details at Local Farm Wedding
The text describes a wedding between Mrs. Frank Meyer and a young man of sterling qualities. Guests attended a ceremony and a sumptuous feast at the bride’s home near town. The couple plans to reside on the Green’s Farm west of town, with best wishes for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Meyer
Death of Mrs Louis Hoing After Short Illness
Mrs Louis Hoing nee Caroline Buschkoetter died at her home north of town Wednesday at nine after a two week illness of pneumonia. She was 31 years 5 months and 25 days old. Survived by husband, her parents Anton and Mrs Buschkoetter, three children Hubert Mary and Verena, sister Mrs Joseph Kitten, brother Anton Buschkoetter of Lawrence Nebraska. Funeral at St Ferdinand church Thursday at eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hoing
Caroline Buschkoetter
Town
Anton F. Buschkoetter
Hubert
Siberia
Mary
Verena Hoing
Joseph Kitten
Anton Buschkoetter
Lawrence, Neb
No further sight of the big pond for a veteran
A 1919 letter from Hempstead New York details a returning U S Army service member Joseph Theodore Peters describing arrival ceremonies in New York Harbor, planned discharge in Indiana, and vivid reactions to American life after France. It also notes local notices about installations, poultry anecdotes, and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
N. Y
Christ Beyke
France
Indiana
New York
Happe
Homeward Bound Our Boys Send News From Overseas
Our Boys who are Homeward Bound. A postcard to Miss Christina Schum notes arrival at New York and camp Mills before Oregon. Messages from Private Joseph Beyke and Sergeant Schum report safe arrivals from overseas. Local families share anniversaries and farm deals. hogs and stock sales appear amid notices and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Schum
New Fork
Camp Mills
N. J
Oregon
John H. Schum
Schum
Co. A. Tank Corps
Alfonso
Joe Schum
Bank Robbery at Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Jasper
Robbers blew open the vault at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Jasper about 2 45 AM took seventeen deposit boxes and many Liberty Bonds from the boxes with losses already totaling about 5000 dollars The thiefs left large denomination bonds while smaller ones were taken Some locals including William Melchoir and Herman Seng are named among those with potential losses The incident appears not to be the work of professionals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Felix Lampert
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
William Melchoir
Washington City
Herman Seng
Ferdinand
France
Eoowao
Eress
Alois Schaat
Herman Kieffer
Albert Sondermann
Sondermann
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Vogt Stippler
Rg Salb-Bohnert
Pump CO
Pet-Son Pump CO
Bredhold-Meyer
St. Ferdinand Church
Poland
Robert Beckmann
Bob
Monarch Stock Farm
Ferdinand Township
Beckmann State Bank
Alex Weyer
Dr. Gugsell
Elizabeth Wehr
Joseph
Theodore Schnell
Schnellville
Rev. Schieth
Theodore
Systema
Frank Roos
North Ohio Street
Frank
Frank Weber
St. Anthony
Mr. Weber
Chryst Beyke
Joseph Beyke
Overseas
Joe Durchholz
Philip Durcholz
RK. J. Beckmann
Doe Linder
C. K. Schuler
Henry Rentimann
Mr. Linder
Mr. Rentimann
Albert Bsondermann
Oakland City
Albert
Weyer & Vleck
Frank A. Boxer
St. Meiarad Hag
Ithe Apenny
Jasper Bank
August Remke
Pet
Sun Pump Co
August
Harry Kersticus
Pet Son Pump Co
Henry
Hint Ant
K. C
Karlie
Gren
J.H. Beckmang
Merit Pennington
Hanburg
Wuetoher
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