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Newspaper

Ferdinand News

Location

Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1908

Page

6

Thanksgiving week notices and local orders at Ferdinand

Random local items mention Thanksgiving in five weeks and a festive soda fountain. News notes include land sale to Florence Kitten Jr for correspondence, artesian well drilling, electric light wiring, home additions near town, a public sale on Xavier Ballia’s farm, a dance at Senninger's Hall, new men’s wear line, a ball park tin roof updated, and dental visits by E J Kilian with German spoken. Also hunters, barn moves at Sister’s farm, a newborn boy for John Schniedere and wife, and Reckelmoer Muller selling silverware and fancy goods. Hot soda season advertised with emphasis on purity and service quality.

Local residents and visitors frequent Huntingburg town life

Personal notices show Jos Uebelher and son Herbert in Huntingburg Tuesday, John Haug and party visiting, Dr Mosby in town, and many patrons traveling to nearby towns for business. Edits include subscriptions renewed, weddings attended, and shipments like a turkey load to Huntingburg plus beer bound for St Anthony.

Jos. Uebelher Herbert Huntingburg John Haug Johneburg John Lusch Gerhard Bolte B. A. Mosby Will Egler Joe Gunnelmann Jos. Schumacher St. Anthony Kittens Machine Shop John Brenner Mariah Hill

Ringemann Niehaus Wedding at St Meinrad Abbey Church

Edward Ringemann and Rosa Niehaus were married in a High Mass ceremony at St Meinrad Abbey Church officiated by Rev Aloysius Fischer. The couple then hosted a breakfast with relatives, visited the bride’s parents, and celebrated with family as they begin their life together. May God bless their future.

St. Meinrad Ind Edward Ringemann Mies Rosa Niehaus Verena Denning St. Meinrad Abbey Aloysius Fischer Ringemann

Ferdinand Railway Near Huntingburg To Link With Southern Line

The Ferdinand railway project nears completion with a temporary link to the Southern tracks about two miles from Huntingburg to expedite material delivery. Schweitzer’s crew uses a steam plow at Hoing school while a bridge contractor advances the tressel for Wm Helming’s cattle pass. The article indicates the whistle will soon be heard.

Huntingburg

Winter Drinks At Sauer Parlor Attracts Customers

William R. Sauer plans to serve hot drinks all winter in his parlor after the ice cream season ends. Tomate Flip Extract of Beef Coffee Chicken Bouillon and other hot beverages will be offered during day or night with only non intoxicating ingredients used. The goal is to repeat his summer ice cream success.

Wm. R. Sauer

Night School Offered For Young Men In Town and County

Prof. H. F. Brackmann announces night school for males over 14 beginning Friday 20 inst at 7 P.M. with English, spelling, arithmetic, writing and optional studies. Three recitations weekly. Fee one dollar per month. Lads from town and country welcome.

H. F. Brackmann

In Loving Memory Pearline Egeral Departed 1980

The notice honors Pearline Egeral who died on November 12 1980. It laments the loss with lines about angels, heaven, and a family grieving at home. Grandparents and siblings are mentioned, conveying a heartfelt family obituary style.

Hearttor Peariine

Too Much Weight Rocks Town Romance

A local youth was seen carrying a broken rocking chair from his sweetheart’s home to a repair shop the morning after he visited. The incident sparks gossip as the origin of the break remains unknown and the rocker is noted as made for one occupant.

Stork's Visit Brings Several Newborns to Local Families

Born last Friday to Mr and Mrs Gust Barth a bouncing baby boy. On November 6 a girl arrived to Mr and Mrs Ben Laake. On Wednesday a boy was born to Mr and Mrs Jos Schlachter. Also on Wednesday a boy joined Mr and Mrs Herman Jasper. Congratulations.

Gust Barth Ben Laake Jos Schlachter Herman Jasper

Farmers Notice Quail Hunting Prohibited on Local Formas

Public notice lists property owners including Fred Hoffman Herman Veercamp Elisabeth Veercamp Henry Hackmann Henry Brinkman Henry Molor William Bickwermer Joe Wendhold Henry Neusch Frank Bogle John Durchholz Anton Heilers and forbids hunting or shooting quails on the grounds.

Fred Hoffman Herman Veercamp Elisabeth Veercamp Henry Hackmann Henry Brinkman Henry Molor William Bickwermer Joe Wendhold Henry Neusch Frank Bogle John Durchholz Anton Heilers

Oil Rumor Circulates Over Fred Hoffman Farm

Rumor says oil was found on Fred Hoffman's farm during blasting along the Ferdinand Railway line. The report mentions a very small oil seep from a crevice in blasted rock, but its truth is unknown and the paper expresses hope.

Fred Hoffman Ferdinand

New switch-board installed at Ferdinand exchange

The Home Telephone Company installed a larger and better switch-board in the Ferdinand exchange last Friday night to handle increased business. Ernst Landgrebe and Joe Klueh of Huntingborg and Tony Lindenschmidt did the wiring and work, staying up all night to complete the upgrade.

The Home Telephone Company Ferdinand Exchange Ernst Landgrebe Joe Klueh Huntingborg Tony Lindenschmidt

Church Announcements For The Week Of November 22

Church notices list names for each weekday including Elis Janson Joseph Brinkman H Wagner OC Wagner G Oeding H and O Wagner Henry Saalman Jos Krampe and J Seger parents. Saturday and Sunday include Elis Janson and Joseph Egler.

Elis Janson Joseph Brinkman Wagner G. Oeding O. Wagner Henry Saalman G. Wagner Jos. Krampe J. Seger Elis. Janson John Schlachter Joseph Egler

Card of Thanks for sympathy after daughter's illness and death

We extend sincere thanks to relatives neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and sympathy during the illness and death and burial of our beloved daughter. Special thanks to Reverend for service and support.

Pew

For Sale Notices From a Local Newspaper

Multiple short sale notes list items including horses wagon harness a plane a farm 80 acres west of Ferdinand a bedroom set a range and musical instruments. Contact names Joan Schmidt Wenpoonr Carl Freiheit Meinrad Ind for further details and pricing.

Joan M. Schmitt Ferdinand Groun Wenpoonr

Local notices and social updates from Spencer County

Mrs. Joseph Wagner is seriously ill. John B. Schaffer sold property at public auction and plans to stay here through spring. Peter Klneh of St Meinrad attended church. Mrs. John Schaffer returned to Reed Kentucky after visiting two weeks. John Harm traveled from Owensboro, returning via farm wagon built for Henry Zogleman. Gusta Collignon came back from Owensboro. Farmers threshing cowpeas with good yields. Forty hours devotion planned Friday through Sunday. Leo Birchler returned from Ohio, Davies and Henderson Cosby. Beer kegs and Berkshire pigs being fixed. pig king remains joyful like Bryan. Dance in town hall. Spencer County mostly Republican with few Democratic-office winners. Save Bryan buttons. he may return.

Peter Klneh St. Meinrad John Schaffer Reed John Harm Owensboro Rupprecht Wagon Works Henry Zogleman

Grebs Creek Valley Social Ties and Local Travel

Colder weather settles over Greens Creek Valley as residents tend to livestock and building projects. Henry Weyer hauls lumber for John Weyer's near future grainery. Many locals visit relatives and share meals, including Miss Tillie Schipp with Uncle Ben Laake and gatherings at Durchholz and Wessel households. A funeral for Pauline Egler drew attendees from St Anthony and surrounding families. Local birthday surpr ise honors Alma Horney.

St Meinrad Echoes of Local Life and Visits

In St Meinrad Henry Vaal buried his four year old son after a brief illness. George Messmer and family visited friends and relatives in town. Isidore Egloff made his regular river round. F Williaming Aetna Life man was in town. Theodore Otto returned from Huntly Mt and will stay with his uncle Paul Ringemann. Mina Otto and Elisabeth Brockmann traveled from Louisville to attend the Ringemann Niehaus wedding.

Henry Vaal Friday George Messmer Theodore Otto Huntly Paul Ringemann Mies Mina Otto Elisabeth Brockmann Louis’ville Ringemann-Niehaus

Hunter Wm Rice of Louisville Hosts Quail Hunt

Sun Varnish Mfg. Co. representative Wm. Rice visited Spencer county to hunt quail with M. A. Eberhard. They encountered two gray wild cats. Rice killed one, had the other mounted in St Louis taxidermy. The rest of the column notes social events and local incidents including a debut dance and a death in Hayeville.

Wm. Rice Louisville Sun Varnish Mfg. Co Troy Mr. Rice M. A. Eberhard Spencer County Crooked Creek Eberhard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Florence Kitten, Jr St. Henry and Peter Muller St. Henry the News Toledo Weekly Blade Ferdinand Electric Light Co Pitte & Drach Fred Hoffmann Senninger’s Hall August Remke Gerhard Eversmann Philip Ebert Reckelhoff & Muller Ball Park Xavier Ballia John C. Haas E. J. Kilian Bernard Krampe Weber John Schniedere John Saat Reckelmoef & Muller Frank and Jos. Mueller John Russ Mrs John Schnieders P. B. Logsdon St. Marys Henry Haake Evansville F. Rickelmann Indianapolis Leo Weerter Mary Kippenbrok Cincinnati Mr. Stalenp the City Bertha Mary Rickelman Ben Niehaus Ringeman-Niehaus F. X. Rickelmann Clara Heim John Schmitt Lizzie and Tillie Lindenschmidt E. E. Schriefer Haggedorn Kost’s Hall Ludwina Woorter Mary Grewe Alice Senninger Ella Cornelia Beckman Anthony Lindenschmidt John Schoonhoff Edwin Schilting Albert Reinacker Corneliua Werter John Rusa John Havlik Hubert Beckman Charles Metzger Robert Beckmann Gustav Woorter Andy Voges Mary Lindenschmidt Joe Egler Mias Mary Schumaker Mike and Frank Uebelher Santa Claus John G. Beckmann Mies Tillie Sondermann Adam Jacobs Tell City Harry Grose Philadelphia Peter Mueller and Frank Riehl Hontingburg Mike Wirthwien Fulds Edward and Frank Moller Johneburyg Herbert Mueller I Filenda Jong Pearline Heaven's Throne Axp Stork Meinrad Ind Fulda Joseph Wagner John B. Schaffer Gusta Collignon Leo Birchler Ohio Davies Henderson Cosby Berkshire Bryan Spencer Co Greens Creek Valley Henry Weyer Miss Tillie Schipp John Kippenbrock John Schwesppe Philip Durchholz Francia Theresa Carrie Rosie Weyer Emma Durchholz Mary Remke Lauretta Elmer Henry Ferdie Albert Weyer Peter Fleck Ed Durchholz Henry Wessel’s Willie Weyer Foxey Hollow Willie Joe Schlachter May Darchholz Greena Creek Mia Mike Demuth Hugo John Punc Amil Steinberg Hubert Pauline Egler Alma Horney Alma John Weyer Logan King Conatal Howan Bia Hoffman Vollmer Joe Hastile Christ Singer Hayeville Dace Fred H Jasper Martin A Germany Flick i Cloaddon Mr. and Mri
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