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Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1920

Page

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Republicans oppose foreign trade fund in 66th Congress

In Washington, Democratic leaders defend a foreign trade promotion fund, while a Republican subcommittee seeks to cut it. The piece criticizes the 66th Congress as weak, citing stalled measures from universal military training to tariff revision and the Martens inquiry delaying deportation actions. It also notes county board actions on road petitions and contracts in Hammond and Ohio townships.

Washington, D. C House Wood Indiana United States Japan China Sisson Mississippi Percus Yrica Ansit Hardy Texas Army Organization Representative Mondell Ways and Means Committee

Parsley Weds Helen Lang In Shiloh Church Parsonage

Herbert W. Parsley and Mrs Helen Kirkland Lang unite in marriage at the Shiloh M E church parsonage with Rev E M Davis officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs James H Kirkland, has long been a township school teacher. The groom, elder son of Loney Parsley, is a progressive farmer and they will reside on a fort near Patronville.

Parsley Lang Herbert W. Parsley Helen Kirkland Lang Shiloh M. E. Church E. M., Davis James H. Kirkland Loney Parsley Patronville

John Phillips injures wrist while cranking car

John Phillips dislocated the wrist of his right arm last Thursday while cranking a car. The incident occurred during routine vehicle maintenance.

John Phillips

Reverend John M Daniel Dies After Long Service

Rev John M Daniel a leading educator and pastor died of heart trouble at West Baden East aged 71. Born in Troy Indiana he taught in Dubois Perry and Spencer counties and led churches in Indiana Illinois South Dakota Colorado and Missouri. He married Armina Salm of Troy and was famed for his Christian life and unselfish labor for struggling congregations.

John M. Daniel West Baden Daniel Baptist Rockport Eureka Rev Troy Ind Captain Daniel Ohio Red Mississippi Baptist College Franklin Chicago University Dubois Perry Spencer Missouri Colorado Joe Armina Salm Indiana Illinois South Dakota Charleston Ill Christain

Young Man dies after visit in Louisville area

Joseph A. Taphorn, 25, youngest son of Mrs. Sophia Taphorn of Louisville, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Vogelsang Jr. after a week's stay. He served two years in the army and was honorably discharged in May 1919. Burial took place in Louisville following the death. He was a cousin of Mr. Vogelsang.

Joseph A. Taphorn Sophia Taphorn Louisville Matt Vogelsang, Jr Taphorn Vogelsang

Rockport Woman Honored by Wilson on Easter Ball Committee

Miss Mildred Richards daughter of Frank M. Richards of Rockport was appointed by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson as a vice chairwoman of the young ladies reception committee for the Easter ball held last Monday at the Willard in Washington.

Mildred Richards Frank M. Richards City Woodrow Wilson Young Ladies Willard Washington

Goepferich sues for damages in assault case

Joseph Goepferich files a $50,000 damages suit against Riley Dunn Donald Wallace Elmer Winkler Nimrod Pennington Charles Schaaf William Jones Clarence Elliott Taylor Wright Paul W Fuller and Edgar Hatter claiming injuries from an April 1918 conspiracy to assault at Charles Schaaf's home. Also listed are court actions on drainage, divorces, sales, and estate claims from the Circuit Court session.

Circuit Court Searing Woolfolk Hargis Joseph Goepferich Riley Dunn Donald Wallace Elmer Winkler Nimrod Pennington Charles Schaaf William Jones Clarence Elliott Taylor Wright Paul’ W. Fuller Edgar Hatter Goepferich M. A. Sweeney Jasper Henry Meyer Luce Township State of Indiana Frank Baker Jesse Woodward William A. Markland Allen Hornback Belle - Hornback Gertrude May Williams William Hughes Goldin Suter Claude Suter Lavonia’ Connor Walter, Connor Charles Haas Albert F. Karges Jonathan A. Parker Clara Beaver Crafton Alvey Sylvia Stateville James W. Young Connie B. Redman Plain

Miss Maple Nunn Weds Dr E J Schrieber in Omaha

Miss Maple Nunn daughter of Mr and Mrs James B Nunn of Richland City married Dr E J Schrieber at Dr A D Nunn home in Omaha Nebraska on Tuesday of last week Rev M Wilson officiated A simple ceremony followed by dinner for immediate family and friends The couple will reside at 1803 Locust Street Omaha

Maple Nunn James B. Nunn Richland City E. J. Schrieber A. D. Nunn Omaha Nebr M. Wilson Schueber Locust Street

Wyman Fischer Joins Halbruge Store Staff

Wyman Fischer is now employed at C. Ww. Halbruge's store joining the local shop's staff.

Wyman Fischer C. Ww. Halbruge

Inter-Church Workers Report Big Attendance in Rockport

The Inter-church county conference at Trinity Methodist in Rockport on Tuesday April 6 drew participants from over thirty denominations. Rev W P Lockyear led a five man and one woman team through the movement’s purpose and work and local churches planned evangelistic drives and canvassing while Presbyterian and other denominations hosted meals for visitors. The gathering aims to unify Christians across differences and renew zeal for county religious work.

Trinity Methodist Church Interchurch Salm Rockport

M and P Contract Company Wins Warrick Bridge Job

The M and P Contract Company of the city secured the $57,297 bid to build thirty seven concrete and steel bridges in Warrick county, awarded by the board of commissioners in Boonville. Four bidders competed, P firm had the lowest bid, project to be finished by December 1. The notice also reports a separate road contract worth over $40,600 awarded to Martin and Thornburg. M and P did not bid on the road.

Board of County Commissioners Alva’ McKinney A. C. Hiceman James Kennedy George KE Henderson Rock Road Hammond Townshin Max WH. Wohler Phrank Stewart Thomas Woolfolk Brank Hurst Grant Rice Oliver Levi Joseph ‘Forsythe Lewis Woolfolk R. W. Richards James H. Kirkland Herbert A. Garrett John C. Fella W. E. Squier Ohio Township Joshua Wetherholt John Young C. F. Brown Mel Swallow Grass Township A. J. Miller Titus & Jones Henry Miller Wm. E. Martin A. Pay T. W. Savage Jacob L. Bryant Huff Township Albert Williamson Warrick County Board of Commissioners Boonville Martin & Thornburg M. & P. Company

Fire at Fulda Destroys Home. One Boy Injured

A Fulda two story residence owned by Mrs. Katherine Lindauer burned past midnight with nearly all possessions lost. Fire started from coals by the kitchen stove. Mrs. Lindauer awakened her children and escaped. one boy injured by a door, arm burned. Loss about $8,000. insured for $1,000.

Katherine Lindauer Fulda

Patent Granted for Two Row Entfivator to Ray Mattingly

Ray Mattingly has received official notice that he has been granted a patent on a two row entfivator he has developed after extensive work. The announcement confirms the patent award and details the inventor's ongoing research efforts.

Ray Mattingly

Richards Makes Business Trip to Louisville

R. W. Richards traveled to Louisville Kentucky on Wednesday for business purposes.

R. W. Richards Louisville

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RADS Martens Moses New Hampshire Department of Justice Ludwig G. A. K. Martens League of Nations Department of Labor J. M. Daniel Rockport. Gire Court House Frank Green Harris Tina S. Bitts Wm. F. Simpers Margaret Alvey James G. Hill Anna V. Laslie James E. Laslie Rosa A. Aders George T. Aders Hattie Baker Frank M. Baker Viola Alexander Smith & McCullough Robert P. Alexander Daniel R. Cunningham Nora Carter Susan Huffine Rachel Simms Hagar Carter R. W. Armstrong Huntingburg Arch Stevenson Leslie Paitie Arthur Roell Joseph L. Burkhart Wesley Ahring John Mulzer Tillie Kress Martin Leisther Spencer County Florence Enlow Schrieber—Nunn
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