Cupid Captives of Past Week Highlight Local Weddings
Mariah Hill Indiana on October 29 reports multiple nuptials in the area. Lena Bredhold married Nicholas Seger in a 7:30 am church ceremony with a reception at the Bettag home. Louis Schmidt and Agnes Boehm wed in Rockport and will live in Louisville. Otto Lechner and Alma Horny tied the knot at Ferdinand with a later home reception. A short note wishes for a long, happy marriage for all couples. Also listed are feeder cattle, weather affecting wheat sowing, and staff changes at a local store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariah Hill
Ind
Lena Bredhold
Nicholas Seger
Our Church
A. Bauer
Cecile Seger
Verena Bredhold
Edward Bredhold
Frank Jochim
William Bredhold
Jacob Seger
William Bettag
Louis P. Schmidt
John B. Schmidt
Agnes Boehm
Martin Boehm
Rockport
Vincent Schmidt
Rose Boehm
Louisville
St. Ferdinand
Otto Lechner
Near Longootee
Alma Horny
John ©. Horny
Ferdinand
Gust Lechner
Jasper
Emma Horny
Whitfield
Aged Lady of Mariah Hill Called to Eternal Reward
Mrs Mary Bettag of Mariah Hill Ind died after a six month bed illness Saturday night aged within the family she leaves her husband Anton Bettag predeceased six years earlier and children Mrs A Bauer Owensboro Mrs Henry Bredhold Miss Bertha Bettag Sr M Rose OSB Ferninand Sebastian Felix Jacob and George Bettag Funeral held Tuesday morning at 830 with interment in Mariah Hill cemetery Sympathy extended to the bereaved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariah Hill
Ind
Mary Bettag
Anton Bettag
A. Bauer
Owensboro
Henry Bredhold
Bertha Bettag
M. Rose
S.B
Fernnand
Sebastian
Felix
Jacob
George Bettag
Mariah Hill Cemetery
Soldiers Get Preference in Census Work
Washington October 24 Sixty five former soldiers and sailors were appointed supervisors for the Fourteenth Decennial Census. Three women appear on the list, first time women fill such posts. Of 372 supervisors about 100 are lawyers. ex servicemen and editors prominent. Agencies stress character and experience in selections. Grandpa John Durchholz reports a baby girl Evelyn Reymana born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Snyder of Louisville. Local business ad and grain offer follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of the Census
New York
Texas
Nevada
Census Bureau
Sam
Rogers
John Durchholz
Raymond Snyder
Louisville
Evelyn Reymana
Martin Durchholz
Amaila Brown
Big Hog Sale Draws Farmers From Far and Near
The Registered Hog Sale of R. J. Beckmann at his farm drew many farmers who bought pigs at user prices. Total herd of 38 head brought $1090.50, top price $90 for a tried sow bought by Eli Hemmer. Auctioneer William Blesch, field men Ed Struckmann and Wm Heitmann led a busy, community-focused sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Beckmann
Mr. Beckmann
Beckmann
William Blesch
Holland
Ind
Ed Struckmann
Huntingburg
Wm. Heitmann
Eli Hemmer
Ferdinand Township Teachers Hold Second Institute
Ferdinand Township teachers gathered at the public school on October 25 1919 for their second institute. President Mr Weber led a roll call with full district representation. Talks covered reading circles thrift psychology and teaching methods with visitors including Sr M Wilhelmina and three academy students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Township
Weber
Fred Widmer
Mary Fegan
Sr. M. Colletta
Senninger
M. Wilhelmina
John Weber
Thecla Krampe
Evansville Writers Mock General Echoed In Cartooned Farewell
Miss Rose Rudin notes Mark Sonntag bears a strong resemblance to Gen. Wood prompting the general to joke about fleeing Evansville. Boonville reports newlyweds Anton and Mrs. Krampe visiting Owensboro with attendants Catherine Krampe and Chester Hamilton. The piece mentions marriages in Indianapolis and Tell City, and Roosevelt Memoriam contributions. The Victory Orchestra rescheduled its dance to Monday night November 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Rudin
Evansville Courier
Mark Sonntag
Gen. Wood
Evansville
Mark
Boonville Standard
Lamb murder trial heats up in Dubois Circuit Court
Japier Ind Oct 30 The Lamb murder case dominates Dubois Circuit Court with 70 state witnesses and 40 for the defense as jurors from Dubois and Pike counties hear the proceedings. Attorneys including Armstrong Krieg Cox and Inman lead for the state while Kean and others represent the defense. The trial progresses with both sides presenting witnesses as the week unfolds and related marriage licenses and local notices appear in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japier
Ind
Lamb
Dubois
Pike
R.W. Armstrong
Stanly M. Krieg
Wm. Cox
Summner
Eph Inman
Indianapolis
W. E. Ely Harry Carpenter
Wm.Taylor
Richardson
Petersburg
Horace M. Kean
Jasper
New Garage to Be Built on Indiana Street
Muller Bros. begin tearing down their ice house opposite their mill to construct a new 99 by 43 foot garage with a concrete floor. Large display windows will face Indiana and Missouri streets with an estimated cost of 6000 dollars. The business will be run by Muller Bros. and Robert Kemke, who is in Kansas City studying auto and tractor repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muller Bros
Indiana
Missouri
Robert Kemke
Kansas City
Indiana Governor backs tuberculosis Red Cross Seal drive
Governor James P. Goodrich urges Indiana to raise 270 000 to fight tuberculosis and fund a county tuberculosis nurse program. The appeal emphasizes prevention and schoolchild protection with widespread volunteer support and rapid campaign prep across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
James P. Goodrich
Indiana Tuberculosis Association
Earey
Indiana
Officers Nominated to Conduct Towns Business
In a quiet primary election no opposition surfaced and eight votes were cast. Jos Muller received 6 votes for Trustee 2nd Ward while Henry Eversmann had 8 votes for Trustee 3rd Ward. Herbert Muller was named Clerk Treasurer. A baby boy named Malcolm Kleen was born to Truman Moore and Rose Hollander in Evansville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Committee
Jos, Muller
Henry Eversmann
Herbert Muller
Truman Moore
Malcolm Kleen
Moore
Rose Margaret Hollander
Andy Hollander
Evansville
Ferdinand to Hold Election for Clerk Treasurer and Trustees
Notice of Election for Ferdinand on November 4 1919 to elect one Clerk Treasurer one Trustee second ward and one Trustee third ward. Voting place Rudolph Meyer's barber shop polls open 6 00 A M to 6 00 PM. Board of Trustees Joe Daunhauer Clerk. Electric Light Power Co wired homes of John Schniedera Jr Anton Schaeffer and Jos Weasel last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand
Rudolph Meyer
The
Electric Light & Power Co
John Schniedera, Jr
Anton Schaeffer
Jos. Weasel
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Cupid
Seger-Bredhold
Schmidt-Boehm
Lechner-Horny
Math Morgen
St. Henry
Emily Weyer
Weyer & Fleck’s
Mathilda Stallmann
Sam L. Rogers
Hays Milling & Grain Co
Worthington
Eli B. Hemmer
Frank Kunkler
George F. Loehr
Johns Heitmann
Ed Wortman
Santa Claus
Victor Fleischman
Fulda
Joseph Grahman
St. Meinrad
Charles Limp
Bretzville
William Kuper
August Reutmann
Vincent Reutmann
Vincent Metzer
Hubert Quante
Anton Gerber
George Verne
Henry Kitten
Theodore Helming
Lawrence Weyer
Joseph Eversman
William Helming
Ben Johanneman
Joseph Lueken
Joseph Meyer
Philip Ebert
Ferdinand Boekmann
John Wessel
Bernard Schnieders
John Luken
Peter Berg
Poland
Henry Kerstiens
Kemp’s School
A. J. Reinacker
Otto Boeglin
C. R. Schuler
Anton Krampe
Owensboro, Ky
Ben Krampe
Catherine Krampe
Chester Hamilton
Merit Pennington
Dale
Esther Prueher
Tell City
W. A. Wollenmann
Roosevelt
Edward Oser
Margareth Nord
Victory Orchestra
Ing
Leo Stenstenagel
Tony Troxler
A. M. Hoehgesang
John Heitmann
Joseph Theis
Henry J. Weyer
Fred Brenner
Herman Gehr
Dan Rauscher
George Krueger
Frank Brosmer
John F. Harrison
Elmer W. Langebrake
Della Blemker
Peter Schmitt
Rose Meyer
Ambrose Berger
Bertha C. Hodhgesang
Wm. B. Knust
Rosa L. Widmer
St. Anthony
George Pope
Orange Co
Cornelia E. Wulfman
Clem Eckstein
Clara Bohnert
Frank J. Leng
George Fehribach
Indiana Street
South Main Street
Perry County
Dubois County Swine Breeders’ Association
Huntingburg Fair Grounds
E. Q. Landeman
the Associaion
Red Cross
E. Q. Landman
the Board of Trustees
Joe Daunhauer
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