First Hog Sale in Ferdinand at Big Type Poland China Farm
The Big Type Poland China herd at Ferdinand’s Poland China Stock Farm, owned by Robert J. Beckmann, to be sold Wednesday October 29 starting 1 PM. Auctioneer William Blesch of Holland leads the sale as Beckmann lowers stock to focus on banking. Hogs range from piglets to full stock with pedigrees provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Ferdinand
William Blesch
Holland
Robert J. Beckmann
Beckmann State Bank
Surprised on Her 40th Birthday in Johnsburg
Mrs. Daunhauer celebrated her 40th birthday with a Tuesday night surprise hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Daunhauer. Attendees included Prof. and Mrs. Hy Brackmann and others. The Johnsburg livestock week closed with heavy shipments led by Peter Selmell, as farmers arrived in rain to sell hogs cattle and calves. Selmell orders extra rail cars to meet demand and continues trading locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Daunhauer
Johnsburg
Peter Selmell
Sehnell
Huntingburg Argus
Predicted U S shortage of Irish potato crop
The Irish potato crop in the North is expected to be extremely short this season and storage quantities will be limited. The South depends on the sweet potato, storage methods are discussed including communal storage or home racks, with curing and temperature guidelines. Industrial and census notices follow, alongside a price warning for The Evansville Courier.
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United States Department of Agriculture
South
Massachusetts
Senator Lodge
Senator Lande
August Biekwermert and Katherine Wendholt Wed
August Biekwermert and Miss Katherine Wendholt were married Tuesday morning at St Henry Church with Father Toelle officiating. Attendants were Miss Mary Biekwermert and Robert Wendholt. A reception followed at the Wendholt home then a wedding dance at Fleig's hall. About twenty families attended plus guests from Lawrence Nebraska Louisville and Huntingburg. The couple will reside on the Bickner inert farm near Ferdinand. Best wishes for a long and happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Biekwermert
Katherine Wendholt
St. Henry
Toelle
Mary Biekwermert
Robert Wendholt
Theodore Wendholt
Fleig’s
Pinel
Mrr
Bernard Katupel
Lawrence, Neb
Katie Lueken
Edwin
Frederick
Louisville
Ben Wendhbolt
Huntinwhure
William Bickweruret
Ferdinand
John Wendholt
Bickner- Inert Farm
Schwartz Stetter Nuptials Bring Two Bridesmaids
Schwartz son of Mr and Mrs Gerhard Schwartz near St Henry marries Miss Theresia Stetter daughter of Mr and Mrs John Stetter Tuesday morning. Bridesmaids are Miss Theresia Stetter and Miss Marie Schwartz. Couple to reside at Huntingbury as they begin housekeeping.
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Herr Schwartz
Gerhard Schwartz
St. Henry
Theresia Stetter
John Stettere
Tempel Heeke nuptials in Siberia this Tuesday
Miss Theresia Heeke daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Heeke of Ferdinand and William Temple son of Mr and Mrs Philip Tempel of Siberia were married at Siberia Tuesday morning by Father Francis Olbeiting. Attendants were Misses Clara Tempel and Clara Arehart. They will make their home in Siberia. The NEWS wishes them success.
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Theresia Heeke
Joseph Heeke
Ferdinand and Willian Temple
Philip Tempel
Siberia
Francis Olbeiting
Clara Tempel
Clara Arehart
Siberi
Fischer Schaefer Couple Married in Catholic Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Frank Mischer son and Miss Dyithe von Schaefer were married at the Catholic Church with Rev Celestine Sanders officiating. Attendants included Miss Frances Pischer and Ben Schaefer. The couple planned a Newport Kentucky honeymoon after the ceremony. Also listed: sale of several sets of poplar hay frame runners 14 and 16 feet from B C Birchler Fulda Ind.
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Newport
B. C. Birchler
Fulda
Ind
Interesting Notes From Our Efficient County Superintendent
County teachers receive notices on statewide meetings in Indianapolis and Evansville with $1 tickets. Materials for Teaching Health and Classroom Weight Record are promised by the Interior Department. Roosevelt Memorial interest grows as schools respond. Homecoming for veterans and nurses planned. teachers to support committee. Local notes mention railroad directive, Massachusetts politics, and parish priest health. Box social at Hartz School District 12 Friday Oct 24. Endorsed by John E. Weber, President.
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Indianapolis
Dubois County
Southwestern Association
Evansville
Department of Interior
United States Railroad Administration
Parliana
Hartz
Spencer
John Weber
Ferdinand Township Institutes
Robert K. Eckert
Jasper
Oldest Man in Spencer Dies at 96 on Farm West of Fulda
Jacob Pfeiffer, born in 1823 in Rhein-Pfalz Germany, died suddenly at his Fulda area farm at age 96. A pioneer of the Spencer community, he helped build St. Boniface church in the 1860s and lived a long, active life until last hours. He leaves a wife buried 18 years prior, two sons Rev. Jacob of St Wendell and Joseph of Indianapolis, 15 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren. Funeral held Wednesday led by his son Rev. Jacob.
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Jacob Pfeiffer
Spencer County
Fulda
Mr. Pfeiffer
Rhein-Pfalz
Germany
St. Boniface
Rev
Jacob
St. Wendell
Joseph
Indianapolis
Date Set for Murder Trial in Pike County Case
The grand jury was released after returning 33 indictments. Indiana Governor appoints Frank S. Jones to try state case against Blythe Lamb for murder with opening date set for Monday October 27. Local notes include marriages, injunctions, and business updates from Jasper area.
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Indiana
Frank S. Jones
Columbus
Ind
State
Blythe Lamb
Walter Krodel
Charles Egg
Clerk Bartley
Frank A. Mosby
Huntingburg
Petronelle Eckstein
Jasper
Otto L. Lechner
Loogootee
Alma L. Herry
Ferdinand
Robert J. Fritch
Alma Foos
Roy Main
Marie Schuble
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F. Brackmann
John Russ
John Schnieders
A. F. Guysell
John Keinieker
Gertrude
Rosa Olinger
St. Henary Kerstiens
Andy Boeglin
Joseph Hevke
U. S
No. 2
No. T
Ferdimind
John Po Huther
Inds
Tod
Dubois Co
Courier
Biekwermert-Wendholt
Tempel-Heeke
Fischer-Schaefer
Sadore Maenner
Librein
Francis Scheppner
Ferdinand Township Teachers’ Institute
John E. Weber
Mlee
the Light & Power Co
Ferdinand End. Incorporated
Tb FB. Braekimann
Spencer Codies
William Prick
Goodrich
Mr. Frick
Mgr. Frick
General Assembly
Diwiys
Andrew Altmeyer
Rose Olinger
Roman
Cor Foelin Weaver
Sylvester Schnieders
Hlubert Quante
Ted
Josephine Weyer
Peter
John Gersber
Theodore Peters
Albert Sondermann
Frank Metzger
John Hassfurther
Frank Uebelher
Misa Ida Seufert
Ate O
Toeab
Mathilda Stallmann
Weyer & Fleck’s
Frances Boerste
Daught Sera
Bank
Anton Schactfer
Peter Gerber
Frank Petry
The
Electric Light & Power Co
John Olinger
Pike County
Indiana Cotton Mills
Cannelton
Perry
T. A. Lasher
Louis Stamp
Fred A. Sims
Philip Zoercher
Strange N. Cragan
Catton Mills Co
Cannelton Enquirer
Math Morgen
John Kerstiens
John
Adanee
Senninger’s
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