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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
5
Local News notes fair week in Huntingburg with Troy Street Fair set for Sept 21 to 26 amid dusty streets and no rain. advertisements shout Pineapple Sherbet, Nerve and Brain soda, and a fall millinery line plus school supplies. The piece lists locals like J Sondermann and Henry Beckmann stores, Labor Day observances, upcoming races, theater events, and notices about hires on the railroad with wages.
Rockfort Overalls and Work Shirts for all ages have arrived, boasting full cut and custom fit. Henry Beckmann's Farmers Store offers purchases of Rockfort garments, emphasizing quality and non scanty cutting. Call W Pitta if you have timber to sell and seek the best market price.
The Reds visited Velpen for a seven inning return game. After a slow first inning, Velpen led 2 0, then Reds scored in the next three frames to even the count. Wahl struggled but the Reds rallied. final score 8 8 after seven. both sides argued for extra innings but could not agree. Also mention of a 20 to 7 win by Black Socks and Mariah Hill visitors, and Lincoln City beating Huntingburg 6 to 5.
Work has commenced on the new railroad with the first dirt turned Wednesday morning. Joseph Schnaus and Frank Gehhausen led the town in beginning work on Henry Beckmann’s land near town. The initial teams included Schnaus Blickenstaff and Huntington. by afternoon four teams were at work and substantial dirt moved. The Terre Haute firm holds the contract and about 100 teams are expected locally.
Mr and Mrs Charles Knapp of Jasper celebrated their golden wedding Tuesday with a grand dinner at Kunkels Hall and a dance. Former Ferdinand residents, they moved to Jasper about a year ago. Numerous friends here wish them many more jubilees.
A concise note announces the arrival of GQOO Rock Ball items at the Farmers Store. Prices are listed at the bottom of the ad.
The Ferdinand township trustee in Dubois County Indiana will attend to township business at his office on Saturday evening. Residents with township matters should present them that day. Wey? Trusteo HELMING Ferdinand Indiana.
Friday at dusk a man confronted Hartwell coal mine former owner on South Main Street and handed back about seven dollars from an old brass theft. The incident led to a note about repentance and a forgiveness offered by Mr. Wulfmann. Earlier, town marshal Joseph Kraft underwent appendicitis surgery and recovered. A note found on a stranger near Dale described a past brass theft and innocence. Reports detailed horse thefts involving Leingang Gayer and Elwood Loftus, with the thief later identified as Isaac Jacobs in Morgan County jail. Nearby break-ins and lost children worries were noted, along with oil drilling success near Winslow and a four-mile distance from the town.
Tuesday listing includes Stephan Weyer Gerhard Loechte Wednesday entries for Heinrich Rickelhof Catharina Verkamp Thursday shows Elia Janson Henrich Rickelhof Friday references 44 H and OG Wagner John Weasel Saturday includes H C Wagner De Paul Wagner Sunday names Bernard Weipkenberg Three fine bulls aged ten twelve and fifteen months plus one fresh milk cow half Jersey.
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