Death by own action shocks Huntingburg fur buyer
Jacob E. Schurz of Huntingburg shot himself in his office on Monday afternoon, dying from two chest wounds. His nephew found him at 1:30 p.m. The coroner reported one bullet through the heart and the other into a lung. Schurz, a long-time fur and hide buyer, left behind a wife, a daughter, a brother, and an estimated annual business of 15 000 to 20 000 dollars in hides and furs. The remains were taken to Petersburg for burial. Charles W. Randolph of Dale killed himself Sunday night, found by his wife in the kitchen. He was 53, formerly a photo and watch repairman and once the town marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob E. Schurz
Huntingburg
Indiana
John Schurz
Schurz
Ferdinand
Dubois
Pike
Martin
Daviess
Bretaville
Petersburg
Charles W. Randolph
Dale
Murphysboro Visitor Sees Ferdinand’s Growth
Philip Henrich of Murphysboro Illinois is in town for a week visiting. He last left about eighteen years ago and notes Ferdinand’s growth including new homes and the railroad. Friends hope he will return more often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Henrich
Murphysboro
Ill
Mr. Henrich
Ferdinand
Ed Landgrebe Trial Date Reposted to October 16
The case against Ed Landgrebe has its court date reset to October 16 as the timeline for the proceedings is adjusted. Officials confirm no new charges, with scheduling changes affecting the defendant’s appearance and next hearings.
Death on His Birthday in Cuzco Community
Joseph Nickelson son of Mr and Mrs Charles Nickelson died at age 16 after a lingering typhoid fever illness at his home two miles northeast of Cuzco Indiana He was born September 11 1897 and died September 11 1918 He attended the local high school and left three brothers He was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at Dubois following a requiem mass at St Raphael church performed by Rev Father Francis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuzco
Ind
Joseph Nickelson
Charles D. Nickelson
Here
Joseph
Dubois
St. Raphael’s
Father Francis
Teachers Preliminary Institutes Across Du Bois County
The Du Bois County preliminary teacher institutes are announced for townships in several locations: Jackson and Ferdinand at Bretaville on Sept 26. Cass and Patoka at Huntingtonburg on Sept 27. Columbia at Cuzco on Oct 1. Hall and Jefferson at Schnellville on Oct 2. Marion, Harbison and Bainbridge at Dubois on Oct 3. Boone and Madison at Ireland on Oct 4. Patrons are invited to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois County
Jackson and Ferdinand
Bretaville
Cass and
Patoka
Huntingburg
Columbia
Cuzco
Land Sale And Exchange Offer From C A Berkins
Minnesota Wisconsin and North Dakota farms for sale on crop payments. Also accepts city property or small farms in exchange. Offers groceries chinaware dry goods hardware and millinery in trade. St Paul Minnesota based agent seeks exchanges and provides information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North Dakota
C. A. Berkins
St. Paul
Minn
Marriage Licenses and Divorce Case Filed
Marriage licenses granted to Joseph J. Sendelweck and Amelia B. Popp. Henry F. Aufderhar and Clara M. Fuchs. Louis Durchholz and Theresia Weyer. August H. Meyer and Katie Rust. Edward Peters and Matilda Vandiver. Viola Pinnick sues Thomas Pinnick for divorce alleging desertion since May 1, 1913, seeks custody of eleven children, alimony and child support totaling $1000. Milburn and Sweeney represent Pinnick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Sendelweck
Portersville
Amelia B. Popp
Haysville
Henry F. Aufderhar
Huntingburg
Clara M. Fuchs
Louis Durchholz
Ferdinand
Theresia Weyer
Viola Pinnick
Thomas Pinnick
Milburn and
Sweeney
For sale Beckmann State Bank building and two lots
A listing advertises sale of the Beckmann State Bank building and two lots with contact person Mia Katharine Figcher for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckmann State Bank
Lota
Mia
Katharine Figcher
Town visitors and locals arrive for business and social calls
A parade of residents from Adgeville Siberia St Henry Dubois Bristow and Louisville visit town for commerce church events and social engagements. Notables include Father Isidore Alexander J C Goldbach and J M Beckmann as well as families like the Hoffmanns and Lubbehusens.
Local notes include sales and events in St Meinrad area
Jake Ruxer of St Meinrad unloaded seven cars of fertilizer this week. A dance is planned at Rebelhor's hall on Tuesday night September 30. A room house with six acres is for rent. Old newspapers and grain drills offered for sale. Fire-Prevention Day observed October 6. The Cowboy's Pal and related acts headline Sunday. Theodore Peters and family freed from quarantine last Friday. Dr James of St Meinrad involved in a car accident near Huntingbury with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Ruxer
St. Meinrad
Bobby Brottier Dramatic Co
Phil 5S
Greiner
Cowboy Band
Megaphone
Fall and Winter Hats Arrive at The Quality Store
Bartley Bros announces a new display of ladies misses and childrens hats for fall and winter in up-to-date styles. The collection is on show and ready to meet customer needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartley Bros
Local Visitors and Town Bargain Seeker Report
Miss Cecelia Tillman and Miss Olivia Klueh of St Meinrad stayed with Mathias Olinger and Mrs Xavier Olinger. Theodore Paulin and Albert Williams of Troy sought a butcher for the meat market in town. Miss Hattie Mueller returned from Cincinnati with Miss Elzio Stegeman as a guest. J A Greulich of St Meinrad paid for another year of the NEWS. Anderson River ran bank full after Wednesday night rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastian” Bockting
St. Meinrad
Cecelia Tillman
Olivia Klueh
Mathias Olinger
Xavier Olinger
Theodore Paulin
Albert Williams
Troy
Hattie Mueller
Cincinnati
Elzio Stegeman
Attie
J. A. Greulich
Mr. Greulich
Anderson
Becher and Schum wed at St Ferdinand Church
Aloys Becher and Miss Cecelia Schum were united in matrimony at St. Ferdinand church Tuesday morning. The ceremony drew a large crowd including the St. Meinrad brass band. After services the couple and attendants had breakfast at Hubert Quante’s home and spent the day with relatives near St Meinrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloys Becher
Cecelia Schum
St. Ferdinand Church
Anna Becher
Minnie Schum
Robert Schum
Albert Becher
St. Meinrad
Huberto Quante
Mr. Becher
M. Becher
Henry Schum
Buddy Schuetter Killed in Train Accident Near Huntingburg
Roman Schuetter known as Buddy was knocked from a Southern passenger train while returning home from Huntingburg. He fell from the steps near Patoka River and died after being brought to town. Funeral set for St Joseph's church Sunday morning. He leaves parents Mr and Mrs August Schuetter and several siblings. The Jasper Herald notes recent beneficial rains for farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman Schuetter
Buddy
Huntingburg
Patokaliver
St. Joseph’s Church
August Schuetter
Jasper Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ed Landgrebe
P. O. Box
August H. Meyer Holland
Katie Rust
Holland
Edward Peters
Matilda
Vandiver
Illinois
J. F. Edgworth
Downer's Grove
Illnois
A.P. Aders of
Adgeville
Isidore
Siberia
John Edle
St. Henry
John Daunhauer
Son Joe
Louisville
Paul Pruitt
Birdseye
Louis Timens of
St. Louis
Sampson Hobbs
John Arehart
Math Morgen
J.C. Goldbach
Jos. Mueller
Portsmouth
John Beekmann
John of
Dr. W. Knapp
Herb Mueller
Albert Sturgeon
Bristow
Herbert Mueller
Baby
Lixaio Lindenschmidt
Francisco, Ind
Father Alexander
George McKim and Lafe
Tony Lindenschmidt
John Heidelbeck
Jasper
John Stallmann
J. M. Beckmann
Chattanooga
W. I. Durham
Evansville Oil Co
Jacob A. Hoffmann
Fred Hoffmann
Emma Timmermann
Chas. Reif
Lebanon
R. J. Beckmann
State Fair
Bankers’ Convention
Joe Kippenbrok
Martin Hoge
Wm. Schwartz
Evansville
John Loehr
Haubstadt
J. H. Beekmann
Urban Luebbehusen
Terre Haute
St. Envy
Andy Jochim
Mayiah Hill
Timner
Minnie Hollander
Albert
Laura Lubbehusen
Bertha Nord
Mariah Hill
Torre Haute
Rebelhor
Mike
Joel G. Beckmann
Bobby Brother Dramatic Co
Bobby Brollier
Theodore Petera
Steve Thacker
Cowboy
Herbert, Roth
Boaler Broa
Willie Kaninenberg
Hantingbury
James of
St. Meitirad
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