23 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
1
Ray Mattingley of Rogkport invents a two row cultivator named Parm Bia chine aimed at improving farming efficiency for the local farming community. The device promises vapable usefulness in field work and showcases regional innovation.
A Rockport inventor R. M. Mattingley has developed a two row shallow cultivator powered by two horses. The device aims to halve manual labor, preserve root systems, and adapt to corn, tobacco, and other crops, with front wheels and rear steering to enable tight turns.
John Al. Pierson of Midway spent Thursday in the city handling business matters and contributing his portion of the region's wealth to local prosperity. Pierson noted he and the editor were schoolmates before the war, highlighting shared memories from that era.
A report notes a farmer has been in the dairy business for ten days, shipping twenty Jersey cows and pine calves to Alarswall, fil, for public auction. The sale aims to fetch a good price, with earnings expected to be strong.
The Hoosier baseball team, a semi professional squad from this city, expects to open with a Sunday game at the fair ground on May 2.
Mrs A J Payton buys a new Chalmers automobile. The purchase marks a notable addition to local transport with the owner planning to use the vehicle for daily needs and errands.
A party was held two miles west of the city last Saturday evening for Mrs Russell Laird to celebrate her 27th anniversary. About twenty friends attended with plenty of farm home fare, and Mrs Laird was surprised but pleased, recovering quickly and making everyone feel welcome.
Warren T. A. McCray Republican governor candidate spoke to a Republican meeting at the auditorium last Thursday. He condemned the current state administration as a helpless failure and drew support from even a few Spencer County Republicans.
Louis Davis formerly of Harmony township died Friday the eighteenth at Paducah Kentucky. His body was brought back Saturday evening and buried Sunday morning at New Sethel. He was the father of Clint Davis formerly connected with the Rockport flour mill.
The local Masonic lodge held two meetings Monday evening followed by a banquet. Visitors attended from Grandview, Chrisney and Mureka.
Dr H L Lamar purchases the Ray Mattingley corner property at Eighth and Williams streets for 32760 dollars and will move to town within a few days.
Miss Olive Roberts arrives at her teaching post in Western Ceneta as temperatures record 20 degrees below zero. The journey through bitter cold highlights a challenging start to the school term.
Mr and Mrs George Brand depart Hoosierdam for Porterville California after spending years in the state and returning recently. They return to the West Coast Friday.
City commissioners clash with a court matter as a claim faces objection in the circuit court. Officials weigh actions amid ongoing judicial proceedings and administrative duties.
Court notes show cases in Indiana circuit court including a partition sale where the commissioner seeks guidance on disbursing sale proceeds and asserts an administrator’s allowance of 1375, a divorce granted to Anna V. Laslie with child custody and visiting rights, and several hearings reset or dismissed. A Golden Wedding celebration for Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Egnew near Chrisney honors eleven children and an aged mother with gifts of gold.
Nees z RE SCHOOL NOTES report Jackson counts agent and 4tiss Cook developing claims in corn judging and garment inspection. The county contest will be held in the Washing ton bUVette Saturday April 24. Grandview defeated Rockport in a spirited baseball game at the fair ground. Senior class selected Hoy A L Bennett to deliver the baccalaureate address May 23 in the Methodist church. Seniors wear new rings and pins Supt J H Diehl attends educational measurements cur j arence at Bloomington.
George B. Wilbbs buys the Hardy property adjoining his restaurant and plans a dining room expansion. He will remove his boundary wall to connect the sites, using the existing business as a short order eating house.
Eight year old Louis Mitchell son of Mr and Mrs Howard Mitchell was struck by a car last Thursday driven by Jake McIntire and seriously injured initial fears of fatality but he is now improving and expected to recover in a few days.
The Rockport band of 24 players performed at a term closing entertainment at Rose Hill School on a Tuesday evening, drawing a large crowd and providing the music.
The Royal Neighbors tacky party Thursday evening drew a large attendance. The Rockport concert band provided lively music enhancing the event.
Readable text notes a statewide Sunday school week in Indiana with a mass meeting on the first Sunday in May and county level celebrations the following week. Spencer County plans a full Sunday observance on May 2 and Ohio township groups schedule a mass gathering at the court house square with a marching parade led by the Rockport band concluding at the M W W church with a program from existing Sunday school groups.
The state list of licensed teachers is not yet received. The next examination will be held at Rockport. Names include Leonard Conner J A Sergesketter Evellyn Young Isaac Painter Hazell Elliott Mae Vetter Kitty Held A George Maas Walter Parker Glenna Lee Edmund Cissna Eloise Arcore Bessie Brown Cora Bell Ferguson Myrl Hasenmeyer Mabel Co.Smith Chloe Dewees Clhoryce Dees F K R Gienn Helen Ko Lang Frank A Yates Lyndoll Bie Miller Erma Lloyd.
Mason J. Niblack, former Indiana governor hopeful from near Vincennes in Knox county, spoke with Democrats Wednesday evening. A longtime Democrat, he served in the legislature and once as speaker of the house, and was the party's lieutenant governor candidate two years ago.
The article criticizes Indiana's registration law under the Goodrich administration, arguing it requires annual registration and imposes extra clerks, sessions, and penalties. It contrasts with prior Republican rules, notes strict voting eligibility tied to yearly registration, and cites added duties for county officials and inspectors.
A county agents office meeting drew sixteen men to enter a five acre corn contest emphasizing better yields. The event includes a county judging contest open to boys aged 12 to 18, with the top three judges to be sent to the Purdue Round-Up in May. Extension mentions new fertilizer valuation for feeding stuffs and manure.
The M E C A held its regular meeting at Mrs Salem Parker home on Walnut street Tuesday evening. Members enjoyed short sketches led by Mrs Pribble and a special program featuring minstrel pieces with old fashioned southern melodies and jokes.
Eva Chappel and Leonard Marquardt were married last Saturday at a Seminary Street home with Rev. Av. L. Bennett officiating. They plan to reside in Jacksonville Florida temporarily, then Pekin Illinois as their permanent home. Marquardt works in construction with English Bros. and met Mrs. Chappel during courthouse work.
The Rockport E P Lodge will hold its annual decoration service on Sunday afternoon May 23. A program for the event will be published later.
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