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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
8
A large crowd from St Anthony attended the Huntingburg fair last week with many disappointed by the airship issue. Numerous locals and guests visited relatives, traveled to nearby towns, and returned home after gatherings in Ferdinand Jasper and Dubois area.
Mariah Hill residents and neighbors report travels to Louisville Cincinnati Huntingburg and Celestine for visits work and events. Highlights include engagements marriages fairs illnesses and a neighborly charivarie after a Shoals wedding.
Misses Katie Weaver Mannie Hiddenbratd and Gusta Gat left for Louisville Tuesday. Theodore fisher and Jobin Ballis of St. Meinrad did business here last Monday. A double birthday was celebrated for Leoni and Mathilda Harm at their home. Wirthwein Bros commence a new dwelling on their mother’s farm Robert. Harrison township institute prep planned for Sept. 24. Joe Servesketter left for Louisville for an extended stay. B C Birechler and Bona Schaffer unloaded a fertilizer car at Lamar Tuesday.
John Friel of Ireland stayed several days with his uncle Peter Rick in Bretzville amid a damp spell. The Bartley family and the Waghey home hosted a Sunday gathering with Bretzville neighbors. Jakie Bretz and baby and Val Limp with boys of Huntingburg visited local families around Bretzville.
Rain brings a gentle pause to the day as residents in Blue Ridge enjoy a calm, steady shower. Forecast calls for continued rain through the afternoon with cooler temperatures and subdued outdoor activity. Local roads may be slick and drivers advised to use caution.
A vintage ad touts Electric Hitters as a cure for weak kidneys and indigestion. It claims rapid relief and even cures the wife of Mr. John Dowling of San Francisco, urging readers to start with a bottle today and compare its effects to other ailments like fever and biliousness. Price over $1.00 at all depots.
Opportunity to buy a 1 acre parcel with an implement store dwelling stable and all buildings. The two story store is 20 feet and suitable for any business. Entire stock of farming implements and assets included. Ady offers a cheap sale for immediate take.
A testimonial touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as effective for skin eruptions in infants. Mrs Strabler of Dubuque Iowa claims the product cured her baby's widespread facial and scalp rashes after other doctors failed. Available at druggists or by mail from Pfeiffer Chemical Co. St Louis Philadelphia.
Kathryn Wilbur recalls a youth long past after finding letters hidden in an ancient oak at the village crossroads. Richard Holman reappears, explaining he waited at the tree and read their long ago letters in the village paper. Both pledge to wait no longer for their rekindled romance.
An advertisement from Hartley Brug. Ferdinand, lid offers a beautiful oral or oriental design rug sized 24 by 60 feet. Priced at 99 cash or 2.00 in trade, with a card in-store explaining how to obtain one of these rugs.
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