Tavenner Named Representative of Illinois District
Clyde H. Tavenner of Cordova Illinois sworn in as representative for a fourteenth Illinois district. His wife Mrs Lymer Tavenner assisted in the campaign and will continue to work with him as private secretary. The couple emphasizes progressive, Lafollette type views and mutual support in his Washington tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde H. Tavenner
Washington
Idth Iilinols Bistrict
Waesnington
Cordova
Ilinois
la Fulletts
Eleeteri
Neaple
Tavenner i Clark
Clark
Enner
Taven
Sting
Wreshington
Champ Clark
Tavenner
Lo Ok
Mrs Randy Beeler Dies After Long Illness At Home
Mrs Nancy Beeler born January 1 1882 died April 10 113 at her son John Beeler’s home four miles northwest of Rockport. Married November 30 1848 to John Beeler she left five children two deceased and several living relatives. She joined the Church of Christ early in life and was remembered as a devoted wife mother and friend. Her earthly life ended beside her husband and with a large family and circle of kin and friends mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Beeler
John
Nancy Richard
John Beeler
Rockport
Ono
Wm. R. Se
W. T. Bord
Das. B. Mattingley
Claud D
A Netter G
Frank M
Beeler
VW. 2
Duear
Cal
Sypre
Yremoy Netter G. Ps
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Church of Christ
Luid
Mii
Anton
Recital Planned at Auditorium by Local School Students
A school recital is set for Wednesday afternoon at the Auditorium with performances by Seventh and Eighth grade students. The program includes songs such as Sleep Baby Sleep and The Storm Fiend, plus familiar tunes, and is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Jean Meh
Ollowiy
Jay
Jone
Vigge
Cradee
Thermany
Honey Bee
Granddaddy
Forest
Dissolution Case and Related Actions Reported
Daniel Kopp versus Rockport Creamery Company seeks dissolution of the corporation and appointment of a receiver with EL L. Boyd listed as plaintiff attorney. Aetna Life Insurance Company sues William W. Brown and Ella Brown on note and mortgage with $4,000 claimed. Hafield Fulling Hatfield represent the plaintiff. Francis Noe versus Nellie Noe involves a transcript change of venue in Vanderhuve circuit court, with E. J. Crenshaw attorney for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Kopp
Rockport Creamery Os
EL L. Boyd
Aetna Life Insurance Co
William W. Brown
Ella Brown
Hafield, Fulling & Hatfield
Francis Noe
Nellie Noe
Vanderhuve Circuit Court
E. J. Crenshaw
Paul Jones Named Democratic Sheriff Candidate in Gpenger County
In GPenger County a Democrat, Paul Jones, is announced as a candidate for sheriff. The page comments on editorial topics and notes political coverage amid local history.
Many Attorneys and Know Nothingism in 1850s County News
The Democrat from April 19, 1858 reports on Paul Jones as a candidate for sheriff of Spencer county subject to the democratic convention. It notes editorials critiquing Know Nothing influence and records attorneys in attendance at the Sueneer court of common pleas. The county central committee advertised a mass convention for June 7, 1856 at Centerville to nominate county officers and urges unity to preserve the union and civil liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Paul Jones
Sheridf
Spencer County
Democratic Party
Sueneer Court of Common Pleas
Thomas Deisraicr
H. G. Barkwell
James C. Venter
David T. Laird
Ballard Soshuaib
Cluckaby
W.F. Farrot
Willam
Centerville
Tours from Biloxi Group Visit Bayou Bernard and Ship Island
A party from Biloxi led by Mr and Mrs 7 toured Bayou Bernard to the Yaryan Naval Stores turpentine and creosote works by motor boat. They had luncheon under a magnolia, fished, gathered magnolias, then toured the works. Another thirty two tourists including Mr and Mrs Jennings visited Ship Island aboard Urania, toured the lighthouse station and fort, collected shells, and received souvenirs of shells and bullets.
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JePa
Biloxi
Bayou Bernard
Yaryan Naval Stores Co
Turpentine and
Creosote
Jennings
Ship Island
Urania
Old Fort
Great Gulf
Aged Chizen dies after long illness in county
Willis Haines aged 85 a respected county citizen died Tuesday at his son John G Haines home after a long illness In Carroll County Ky he was born March 7 1863 and moved to this county in 1847 He farmed then lived in Reckport and later with his son John He married Mery Ganty January 27 1853 eight children were born six surviving James A Mrs Acadie Brown Josiah Mrs Ella Brown John G Erneston all in the county except Erneston in Indianapolis He was a member of the M E Church Funeral Thursday at his son s home conducted by Rev Boldrey and Rev Dyer Burial Sun Set Hill cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chizen
Willis Haines
John G. Haines
John
Bah
Boldrey
J.C. Dyer
Rockport
Ehureh
Sunset Hill
Min Baines
Mareh
Carrol County
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Hookport
Reckport
SnIo
Mery BE
Meeting of MECA Society in ME Church Parsonage
A Tuesday afternoon gathering of the Meca society of the ME church met at Mrs. Eb. Boldrey’s home with about half the new organization in attendance. Debates on Woman Suffrage featured Mrs. Elmor Walker and Miss Elsie Green for the affirmative, with Mrs. Jessie Hearing Edith Brother opposing, as judges and Mrs. S.C. Largs observed. The event included music, a whistling song by Mrs. Dejla Bridges, and refreshments.
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Meca Society
M.E. Church
Pels
Eb. EB. Goldrey
Boldrey
Elmor Walker
Elsie Green
Jessie
Edith
Wo Hle
S.C. Largs
Dejla Bridges
Miss Peckinpaugh
Maude Forssinhe
Granc- TR
Elizabeth Stutevelle dies suddenly in Kentucky
Mrs Elizabeth Stutevelle died suddenly last Friday at age with two daughters Rebecca Miller and Delia and a son Jack surviving. Funeral services were held at a church in Kentucky with burial at Sunset Hill cemetery. A brother Frank Stages of Leitersport, Kentucky also survives.
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Elizabeth Stuteville
Elogki
Gak
Rebecca Miller
Cinco
Werattra
Eharehk
Delia
Jack
Frank Stages
Leitehfeld
Kentucky
Sunset Hill Cemetery
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Sewers Alleys and Parks
The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's club was held last Monday at the Seminary building. Mrs. James Rimstidt spoke on sewers, Mrs. C. W. Halbruge on alleys, and Mrs. Otto Baumeachiner on parks. A luncheon followed. Bernard Wohler returned Wednesday from Evansville after several weeks in hospital. his condition greatly improved.
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Woman’s Club
Seminary
James Rimstidt
C. W. Halbruge
Otto Baumeachiner
Bernard Wohler
Evansville
Special Provision Creates County Highway Superintendent Role
An act establishes the county highway superintendent for rural routes with appointing at January sessions and biennial renewals. The job includes bond, daily pay, office, police powers, and oversight of gravel and macadam roads, with assistants and annual reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Bnéino Padeegieres
Thee
Flood Relief Guidance for Tax Assessments in Indiana
County Assessor Boehm notes Indiana Board guidance on uniform flood loss tax relief. Taxpayers may file sworn proof for rebates if buildings or personal property are destroyed by flood with no applicable insurance, with rebates proportional to the destroyed portion of the year.
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Boehm
Indiana Board of Tax Commissioners
Rockport Girl Weds Michael Helfrich in Evansville Church
Miss Grace Stuteville daughter of Mrs Amanda Stuteville of Elm street Rockport united with Michael D Helfrich of Evansville Tuesday morning at St Boniface church Evansville officiated by Rev Father Hillebrand The couple left for Chicago on their honeymoon Helfrich is connected with leading Evansville businesses and comes from a prominent family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Stuteville
Amanda Stuteville
Elm Street
St. Boniface Church
Evansville
Michael D. Helfrich
Hillebrand
Helfreth
Chicago
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Congress
Peter Conner
Clay Township
City
Randy Beeler
Gpenger
That Bay
RRS
Elizabeth Stutevelle
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