Water Works Company Formed in Ferdinand
A meeting of interested parties organized the Water Works Co of Ferdinand with officers Dr E E Schriefer president Wm R Sauer vice president J A Sondermann secretary treasurer and directors Herman Bolte John P Reinacker. They plan to sell stock buy land for a lake and begin dam work soon with $7 000 in common stock from the five directors and remaining stock as 6 percent preferred. Town to start list. all urged to subscribe and support this project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Schriefer
Wm. R. Sauer
J. A. Sondermann
See’y and
Treas
Russians Prepare Major Battle On German Frontier
Petrograd reports events shaping for a decisive eastern war clash. Russian forces poised to attack the long German Austrian line from Galicia to West Prussia within days, with success likely to threaten Berlin and fracture German defenses in Silesia and Posen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Galicia
West Prussia
Berlin
Silesia
Posen
Half Million Gallon Tank For Abbey Reservoir
Work will begin next week on a new concrete reservoir for the Abbey at St Meinrad. It will stand seventy five feet high and thirty five feet in diameter with a capacity of 600000 gallons. Three car loads of iron will reinforce the structure. Construction will run nonstop for seven days and nights per Mr Kahn of Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Meinrad
Kahn
Milwaukee
Farm For Sale Near Siberia Indiana 140 Acres
The undersigned offers a 140 acre farm for sale one mile southeast of Siberia Perry county Indiana in a good neighborhood at a reasonable price. Come and see the offer and be convinced you are getting a bargain. W P Schnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
Perry County
Ind
W. P. Schnell
Card of Thanks for Help During Illness and Death
Wish to thank kind neighbors relatives and friends who assisted during the illness and death of my beloved wife. Special thanks to Father Maurice Wagner. Martin Maffenbeier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Maurice Wagner
Martin Maffenbeier
Reduction Sale At John Hubern Store St Meinrad
John Hubern of St Meinrad announces a reduction sale from the 12th to the 28th. Readily priced rugs and bargains feature in-store offerings as posters advertise the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hubern
St. Meinrad
Odt
Jurors Selected for October Term of Circuit Court
The court names grand and petit jurors for October term including John J. Collins and Charles Horny among grand jurors and A M Hodgesang Edw Strackman Alex Fenneman and others among petit jurors Contingent jurors include Andrew Berger Walter Theis and August Wibbler The petit jury is summoned for Tuesday October 6 with the grand jury likely not to be called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Grand Jury
John J. Collins
Columbia
Charles Horny
Ferdinand
Sam Glezen
Madison
August Spillmeyer
Marion
John Trotter
Jackson
Petit Jury
A. M. Hodgesang
Bainbridge
Edw. Strackman
Patoka
Alex Fenneman
Casa
Andrew Brown
Boone
Geo. J. Hoffman
Hall
Edward “Ottes
Harbison
Philip Conrad
John Laake
Frank Hurst
Hol ‘Fuhrman
Peter Gehl
Frank Hilsman
Jefferson
Andrew J. Berger
Walter Theis
August Wibbler
Cass
Christ Hoffman
Henry Stemle
Robert Nordhoff
Suits Filed in Jasper Indiana Court Action List
The News Bureau reports multiple new suits filed in Jasper Indiana including George P Wagner against Andrew Striegel note George Harker against Annie Schuble Wim Starker note Bomar Traylor attorney Martin Schuhmacher administrator against Mary Dagess note Phenix Loan Association against Robert Eckstein et al note Gertrude Schwartz against John F Schurz administrator account Joseph Schwartz against John F E Schurz administrator account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Ind
George P. Wagner
Andrew Striegel
Bomar Traylor
Geo. Harker
Annie Schuble
Wim
Starker
Martin Schuhmacher
Admr
Mary Dagess
Atty
Phenix Loan Association
Robert Eckstein
Robert Eckstein Et al, Note, Gertrude Schwartz Vs John F. Schurz, Adm
John E. McFall
Joseph Schwartz
John FE. Schurz
Local merchant pressures farmer with home market sales pitch
A farmer carrying an express package is approached by a local merchant who argues the farmer should patronize the merchant’s home store and advertise in the local paper. The note also advertises Herrick Seed Co seeking agents to sell roses shrubs trees and seeds in the area. Reskelhoff and Muller promote a large selection of coats for women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Herrick Seed Co
Rochester
N. Y
Local residents and visitors noted in town over week
A long list of residents and visitors stopped in or passed through town this week including A. J. Reinacker from St. Meinrad, F. B. Bockstahler of Dale, Emma Gude en route to Louisville, and many others from Mariah Hill, Jasper, Huntingburg, St. Meinrad, and Louisville. Several attended events, business at machine works, and family visits while others left for Jasper, Louisville, or Huntingburg.
Last Day to Register Approaches Next Monday
Carl Theile of Jasper installs a heating system at Henry Beckmann's residence. Theodore Petem is accused of assaulting him in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Theile
Jasper
Henry Beckmann
Theodore Petem
Married in Indianapolis Honor Emma Mueller and J D Evan
The couple Emma Mueller daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Mueller of this place and J D Evan of Indianapolis were married in Indianapolis. Details are scarce but the NEWS sends best wishes and plans to publish more next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Emma Mueller
Peter Mueller
J. D. Evan
Indianapolis
Contentment and schedules in a small town
Luke Meinke remarks on happiness and facts about family life. The piece notes that married couples often live together in name only and recalls Wash Day as the only date mothers remember. It reports Ben and Mrs. Grewe selling property for $1900 and moving to California, with election registration looming next Monday.
Local residents take short trips and visits around region
Mrs Edward Glaser and three children of Louisville visit Mrs Jacob Hoffmann this week. John Beckmann and son Arthur and Dr V Knapp traveled to Tell City yesterday in the former’s car. Roya Handeehiegl of near Mariah Hill heads to Cincinnati for the winter. Joseph Petri Sr joined an excursion to Marengo and saw Marengo Cave. Mr and Mrs Anthony Renner of Huntingburg spent Thursday and Friday with her parents, Mr and Mrs Henry Meyer. A J Reinacker and Herb Semninger drove to Louisville Sunday in the former’s car, returning Monday night. Mr and Mrs Ben Wagner visited Louisville last Friday and Hanitingburg and Jasper Monday and Tuesday. Mrs Paul Wagner and Mrs Peter Klueh went to Louisville Wednesday eve due to Frank Wagner’s illness. Gustave Kahn of Milwaukee passed through town en route to St Meinrad for Abbey concrete work. Henry Beckmann and daughter Ida left Saturday night, he for Louisville and she to Indianapolis to meet her sister. John Gerber of Evansville spent Sunday through Tuesday here and at St Meinrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schuh
Tell City
John D
Cannelton
Joe
Ferdinand
Academy of the Immaculate Conception
Cannelton Enquirer
Rural Wedding Brings Seventy Families To Celebration
Tuesday morning at seven Ed Bickwermert wed Miss Afra Horny in a ceremony officiated by Rev. Father John. Bridesmaid Lula Bickwermert and groomsman Martin Horny assisted. The reception followed at Mrs. Susan Grewe’s home before a grand rural festivity at the bride’s parents’ country home with about seventy families in attendance. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents on their newly completed country estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Bickwermert
Afra Horny
John
Lula Bickwermert
Martin Horny
Susan Grewe
John C. Horny
Charles Biekwermert
Hear Town
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herman Bolte
John P. Reinacker
Reckelhoff & Muller
NEW Suis
Reskelhoff & Muller
Louvain’s
Louvain
A. J. Reinacker
F. B. Bockstahler
Dale
Emma Gude
Louisville
Ben Krampe
Fanily
Mariah Hill
Joseph Yellig
W. W. Boland
Washinghton, Ind
Ben Seufert
Joe Leinenbach
John Arehhart
Clem Baalmann
Vance, Miss
J. H. Beckmann
Mrs. Frances Klueh
Jasper Sunday
Louis Sauer
Harry Altmann
St. Henry
Basil Schafer
St. Anthony
Our Town
Wm. Kaninenberg
Katy Remke
John Parker
Rockport
Machine Works
Charles Moankhaus
George Seubolt
Huntingburg
Robert Roth
Loretta Sohnaues
Charles Kost
Meinrad
Schnellenberger
Leo Fisher
Ed Piekharat
Frank Reckeelhoff
Chicago
Ferdinand Lindauer
Star Flouring
Fulda
John G. Beckmann
There
John Stenftenagel
Henry Alten
Adgeville
Father Marcus of
John Kost
Townduesday
R. Beckmann
Bankera
Joseph Petry
Polix Jasper
John Hoeing
Louis
Steven
Miss Pauline Horny
Charles Bartley
Vint Smith
Big Parent
J. W.allingon
Haptingburg
NEWS
Luke Meinke
Ben Grewe
Joe Leppert
California
Bartley Bros
Edward Glaser
Jacob Hoffmann
Beckmann
Arthur
Dr. V. Knapp
Roya Handeehiegl
Near Mariah Hill
Cincinnati
Joseph Petri, Sr
Marengo
Anthony Renner
Henry Meyer
Herb Semninger
Ben Wagner
Hantingburg
Paul Wagner
Peter Klueh
Frank Wagner
Gustave Kahn
Wis
Abbey
Ida
John Gerber
Evaneaville
Dobh
Viel Hia
Baseball
Pirates
Athletics
Joe Schlachter
Kite
Mann Sul Helming
Aid Durcbholz
Hollinden
Weyer
Reda
Tifa
Privea
Rockelhoff & Muller
Huntingbigg
Yith
Ight
Heyb Snyder
Huntingborg
Aline Ridehy
St. Pertliga
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