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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
3
Joseph Hoge on the sick list. John Blueh was out fishing last Sunday and might have seen two turtles. Ferdinand Reda has organized a Sunday ball game. Stork visit: baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Henry Ozer and Johan A. Olinger family on Monday morning. Congratulations.
Various items report J H Beckmann and Sauer selling ware on second floor of their planing mill, Green Seal paint ads promising savings, nursery stock sales by Chas Rademaker, a barn covering job by Chas Bosler for John Buening, and a dance by All Stars Orchestra at Senninger Hall. Also mentions Mrs F X Rickelmann hosting, a baptism planned for Miss Lomax, Ferdinand Theatrical Club performance, Drs Pratt and Conn opening quarters, and Indiana counties with no debt in 1906.
The Courier Journal reports the Beauty Contest held last month in Kentucky has concluded with a successful outcome. Participants competed for the title with local interest and community involvement highlighted throughout the event.
In St Meinrad and surrounding towns many visitors travel through, attend plays, and visit relatives. Notables include Miss Theresia Schum visiting from Louisville and Jacob Meyer from Chincubs, La. The St Ferdinand church ordains Frater Eberhard Olinger on May 26 with his first Mass May 30. A large crowd enjoyed the Hermigild play at St Meinrad with plans for two more performances May 19 and 26.
The Ferdinand News lists new subscribers Ross Hackmann Louieville Ky Wm Brett Ferdinand Ind Mrs Jennie Clifford Ferdinand Joe Ware Ferdinand Ind Also renewals Frank Reckelhoff Ferdinand Ind John Hollinden Ferdinand Ind Mrs Mary Jochim Louisville Ky Theresia Schum Louisville Ky Benedictine Sisters Ferdinand Ind Ed Roth Ferdinand Ind Lizzie Pund Louisville Ky John Pund Ferdinand Ind John Klueh Ferdinand Ind
Ferdinand township trustee invites residents to present township business every Saturday at the office. Addressed to HELMING, trustee of Ferdinand, Indiana, the notice requests all persons with township matters to appear on those days.
A historical price list from Ferdinand's Market detailing corrected May 17 entries for country produce meats roots hides mill stuff grain and tobacco. Items include Butter 16c lb potatoes 60c bu bacon sides 10c lb hams 12c lb lard 10c lb hens 8c lb cocks 30c lb flour 2.20 per hundredweight wheat 78c bu corn 50c bu hay 10 12 per ton barley 60c bu tobacco lugs 2 per lb.
The Louisville Herald and Courier Journal promote a clubbing plan offering one year of both papers for $1.00 with cash-in-order. Subscribers gain access to a morning edition at a substantial discount compared with standard rates.
Chas Horney adds iron fence to his residence enhancing curb appeal. Peter Gerber expands his Ohio Street furniture store to accommodate growing business. John Olinger gives his furniture store a fresh coat of paint after weeks of activity. The improvements brighten the neighborhood streetscape.
Adjutant-General Oran Perry at Indianapolis appeals for public help to recover and archive missing Civil War rolls and reports. He notes funds allocated for classification and filing, but many records remain in basement storage and risk ruin. Citizens are urged to forward any rolls reports or letters related to Indiana military history from the Revolution to the Spanish American War.
A writer recalls an observer’s ferreting tale where a fox a cat a stoat and several rabbits and rats shared one earth. The fox died after a ferret attack. stoat and cat were shot. Rabbits and rats dispersed as the burrow housed more animals.
The article explains that coal exposed to air undergoes chemical changes, moisture as the key driver, leading to loss of hydrocarbons and reduced coal volume and gas illuminating power. In large storage, these reactions can generate heat and cause spontaneous combustion.
The article notes bark cloth made from brachystegia bark in Uganda and parts of East Africa is fading as civilization advances. Natives strip two foot diameter trees and pound the bark into sheets around eight by ten feet. The cloth lacks strength and production dwindles with the growing use of cotton.
Ireland extension of the Bainbridge township rock roads was accepted with bids of 6573 60 and 6490 for the same contract. The petition for extension was granted and the matter continued to the July term. Inspectors and election commissioners were appointed for Casa and Bainbridge township rock road elections held June 3. Viewers were named for the petition of Samuel H Steward and others to meet May 20 at Wm Kallams office. Other petitions and appointments are listed with local officials and names.
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