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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
6
Spencer County Indiana Council will meet in a special session at the auditor's office on Monday April 6 at 10 a m for appropriations and special additional appropriations for the year ending December 31 1908. John T. White County Auditor.
Breeders advertise Rockland stallion No 23110 for 1908 season at Hatfield Indiana. Mammoth Jack Jumbo 16 hands four years old black with white points. Also Jake Parker five years old a fine breeder. Terms for horse and jacks by Wm Tilley Hatfield Eureka Exchange. Rheumatic pains testimony for Chamberlains Pain Balm via T C Basye.
The quote argues that true happiness stems more from one’s disposition than from status or material position, suggesting inner outlook governs contentment. It emphasizes personal attitude as the key to lasting joy.
Leroy giver, a resident of Indiana over twenty one, seeks a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a one room ground floor establishment at lot 34 New Boston Spencer County. He also asks to sell cigars tobacco and serve lunch in connection with the saloon. The hearing is set for May term 1908 at the Spencer County Board of Commissioners Rockport office.
Jasper N. Abney seeks a one year license at a May 1908 Spencer County board session to sell intoxicants including spirits and malt liquors in a front room of a Wright and Griffiths addition building Rockport location. He also asks permission to sell cigars and tobacco and serve lunch.
Notice to citizens of Spencer county Indiana that an applicant seeks a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a front room of a three story brick business building on Main Street Rockport. The location is described with precise lot dimensions and internal room measurements, adjoining the street and featuring a double doorway with twelve panes of glass. The May term 1908 hearing before the Board of Commissioners will determine the license grant for on premises consumption.
Conrad Vogel seeks an April 1908 license for an establishment on Main Street Huckpurl Spencer County Indiana to sell wine and beer in the South room of a brick building fronting Main Street. He requests permission to sell cigars tobacco and to serve lunch. The detailed room description covers layout dimensions and viewing windows.
Rockport resident applies to Spencer County Indiana officials for a one year license to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in a ground floor room of a three storey brick building at the southwest corner of Main Street and Willam RR donation lot. The request includes tobacco sales and lunch service with general access from Main Street. The filing date is April 10, 1908, and hearings begin at the May term at the auditor's office in Rockport.
Trains No 41 45 and 47 depart Rockport daily with No 41 linking to Lincoln City and eastern points while Nos 45 47 offer eastward connections to Huntingburg. No 40 44 41 arrive by 10 35 pm 9 52 pm and all trains connect with St Louis westbound. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertised for coughs colds croup whooping cough. Sold by T C Basve.
W. M. Boyd announces Odd Stocking will race in Eureka on Mondays to Thursdays and at The Rockport Fairground on Fridays and Saturdays during the 1908 season.
The familiar little pills, known as DeWitt's Early Risers, are marketed by T C Basye. The ad promotes their reputation and availability through Basye as seller.
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