Catholic Colonization Society Endorses Perico Colony Growth
The Inter-State Colonization Co of Chicago joins the Catholic Colonization Society to locate at least 100 Catholic families in the Perico Colony by Jan 1 1915. Father Dominic notes the endorsement aids growth and self support, with similar support seen in Rivera and Perico colonies. The society's officers pledge ongoing religious and educational welfare for settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-State Colonization Co
Chicago
Catholic Colonization Society
Perico
Dominic
St. Meinrad College
Devos
Rivierra
Gulf Coast
Up-to-Date Presses and Material Displayed
A workshop boasts up-to-date presses and materials kept in stock. Prices are stated as competitive and in line with current market rates.
Catholic Colony Perico Texas Attracts Catholic Settlers
A 1913 report from St Meibrad Indiana describes Perico Texas as a promising Catholic farming colony. It notes mild climate abundant soft water soil suitable for crops and a growing community with a cement block church. The Inter-State Colonization Co backs favorable eight year terms and secure titles via Farwell deeds and Catholic Colonization Society endorsement. The article emphasizes rail access to markets and potential land value increases with colony growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Meibrad
Ind
Perico
Texas
3 Lande
Indiana
Inter-State Colonization Co
Chicago
John V. Farwell
Farwell
Catholic Colonization Society of America
Marriages Listed for Local Couples in Clerk’s Office
Multiple marriage licenses recorded including Christ Neukam and Katie Neukam of Dubois, Albert Inman and Virgin Richardson of Otwell, Felix Burger and Irene Jahn of Jasper, Benjamin Finke and Sylvia Robert of Wolland, Charles Goller and Kum Goller of Kellerville, Martin Stamm and Clara Seitz of Jasper, William Heim and Clara Fenneman of Duff, and William Bateh and Lillia Waddle of Kyana. Albert Inman and Virgin Richardson noted as being married in the clerk’s office by Justice T. Dougherty Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ J. Neukam
Kellerville
Katie Neukam
Dubois
Albert R. Inman
Portersville
Virgin Richardson
Otwell
Felix J. Burger
Jasper
Irene E. Jahn
Benjamin L. Finke
Huntingburg
Sylvia H. Robert
Wolland
Charles Goller
Kellervillle
Kunigunda Goller
Martin Stamm
Hayeville
Clara Seitz
William F. Heim
Clara W. Fenneman
Duff
Fursau
Orwell
T. K. Dougherty
Dissolution of Partnership in U S Safety Gan Machine venture
The partnership between W. R. Leighton and Wm. C. Binckley as State Agents for the U. S. Safety Gan Machine is dissolved. Wm. C. Binckley will continue the business. Jasper Indiana August 30 1918. 3W
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W. R. Leighton
Wm. C. Binckley
U. S
W. R. Leighton Jasper
Ind
Card of Thanks for Help After Baby’s Death in Indiana
Card thanks neighbors and friends who helped during the illness and death of our baby. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stallmann of Mariah Hill Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stallmann
Mariah Hill
Ind
Ferdinand Greys Shut Out Ireland Greys in Clean Sweep
The Ferdinand Greys defeated the Ireland Greys 11 to 0 in a Sunday game. Har tley Payne, a Velpen import and former Ferdinand Reds pitcher, joined the Ireland squad. Mitchell, Schuler, and Payne combined on the mound for the shutout as Ferdinand outhit and outplayed their opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Greys
Ireland Greys
Velpen
Hartley Payne
Ferdinand Reds
Ferdinand
Ireland
Mitchell
Sehu
Two Weddings At Fulda Indiana In Evincing Church
Last Sunday August 31 Joh Martin and Miss Titie Bauer were married at the Evangelical church near Fulda. Frank Collignon and Maty Mary Lerbe followed the same day at the same place. The first couple will live in Evansville where the groom is a machinist. the second will reside on a large farm near Santa Claus. Also reports Jasper town primary results with officers elected including Jos A Wachner as Clerk and Treasurer and several ward trustees. Joe Bolte returned home from Martinsville Springs with a swollen side opened and relieved after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulda
Ind
Joh Martin
Titie Bauer
Evangelical Church
Here
Frank Collignon
Maty Mary Lerbe Cing
Evansville
Santa Claus
Fire Prevention Day and local notices in October issue
Local items list sales and rentals, subscriptions, and notices. Includes for sale items, rent, old newspapers, fertilizer, and copper cable products. Mentions Fire Prevention Day in Indiana on Friday October 1 and public health quarantine updates.
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Tidlana
Chicago
County Dads Meeting Grants Liquor Licenses and Awards Contracts
The Board of Commissioners met in regular session last Monday granting liquor licenses to John R. Krodel Keller ville Albert Urich Jasper John R Edwards Daboi John Schafer Huntingburg and Anthony Sternberz St Anthony The transfer of license from Geo Bauer to Edward Schiller was approved. Several road petitions were continued or granted and several bridge contracts awarded including Vincennes Bridge Co for ten bridges at 6068 Henry Hackman for concrete work at 195 Andrew Brown for eight bridges at 1700.25 and Frick brothers for cutting abutments at 400. The board toured Mariah Hill to inspect a gasoline engine for the Poor Farm. A joint session with Dublin and Davies County Commissioners will meet at Portersville to accept a bridge across White River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Krodel
Kellerville
Albert Urich
Jasper
John R. Edwards
Daboi
John Schafer
Huntingburg
Anthony Sternberz
St. Anthony
Dublin and
Davies County
Portersville
White River
Community Thanks for Support After Loss of John G C Knuat
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and all who assisted during the illness and death of beloved father John G C Knuat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John GC. Knuat
Obituary of John C. Knust Civil War veteran
John C. Knust born in Prussia July 3, 1838 died Thursday afternoon last week from peritonitis after a week of illness. He came to the United States at age five, lived in Kentucky, then moved to the local community where he worked as a carpenter and later farmer. He served as a private under Lieut. Adam Frank in the 6th battery, light artillery volunteers. He leaves six sons Clem Jasper Henry South Dakota Frank Celestine Ed Evansville Ben Joe this locality and three daughters Mrs. Jacob Englert Sr St Anthony Mrs. Pina Oeding Terre Haute and Mrs Wm Helming. His wife Carolina Kemper had died years earlier. Interment was Sunday morning at St. Ferdinand Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Knust
Prussia
Kentucky
John
Konst
Mr. Knyst
Adam Frank
Light Artillery
Clem
Jasper
Henry
South Dakota
Frank
Celestine
Evaneville
Ben
Joe
Jacob Englert
St. Anthony
Pina Oeding
Terre Haute
Wm. Helming
Carolina Kemper
Vineyard Pioneer Makes Wine Near Mariah Hill
Martin Maffenbeit, about a mile from Mariah Hill, operates the region’s largest vineyard now entering wine production. At 79, he remains hale and continues tending the vines with his brother in law Andrew Trotter of Roaneville assisting. By week’s end the harbor-spanning vines will bear no fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Maffenbeit
Mariah Hill
Martin Maffenbeier
Andrew Trotter
Roaneville
Gost
Town Board Awards Crossing Contract and Holds Taxes
At Tuesday’s meeting eight Victor Roes & Co. won the concrete crossing contract on Ohio and Lodians streets after two bids. The annual tax levy was set with corporation tax cut to 35 cents. other taxes unchanged. Citizens complained of car ecorahing on Mala street. matter tabled until next meeting with a slow spend limit to be set if not stopped. Marshall ordered to build a crossing atop the bridge on Ohio Street via Vienna Street. Charles Horny granted extension of time to complete the engine building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Roes & Co
Ohio and
Lodians
Richard Eiberg
Victor Roe & Co
Mala ‘Atreet
Ohio Street
Vienna Street
Charles Horny
Gait Bait Ahead of Salt Exchange Rumor
Unclear fragment hints at an exchange or event involving Gait Bait and names Guaren and Reokelho Maliee. No verifiable action, place, date, or organization present to anchor a full summary.
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Guaren
Reokelho
Maliee
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Inal
the Perico, Tex. Golgny
Denver City
Fort Worth
Rock Island Railroad
Dalhart
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Ler
Payne
Schuler
Olinger
Grant
Multer
Tulda
Jos. A. Wachner
Dirk
Ghieht
Adam Richards
John F. Schneider
Third Ward
Geo
Wagner
Fifth Ward
Fred Blevsinger
Joe Bolte
Martinsville
Spraner
Jake Seger
John G. Beckmann
Dale
Dlp
Leonard Mueller
Mgr. Perdinand Railroad Co
Henry Hackmann
QO. O. Reed
Ben Thewes
Ben Grewe
Dodd & Struthers
St. Meinrad
Wmn. Wirtzberger
Washington
Paul Klugh
Steve Khver
Theodore Peters
Board of Commissioners
Geo. Bauer
Edward Schiller
John Bluemel
Valentine Vonderschmidt
John T. Collins
Julia A. Cox
John FP. Burgdorf
Pateka Township
Phil, Matlenback & Company
Poranub
Jen Et al
Rames Brokere
The
Vincennes Bridge Co
Henry Hackman
Benge and
Nake
Rctinand
Andrew Brown
Wor
Lehoare
Ave
Boone
Philip and
Herman Frick
Pike
Dubois County
St. Ferdinand
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