22 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
1
In Rockport a Democratic rally drew more than two thousand attendees. John L. Robinson delivered the speech while James Lockhart, the Congressional candidate, did not speak. The piece notes strong turnout from Spencer and nearby areas with decorations and a Grove stand.
A Rockport and Spencer county reunion was held at Woodland Park Seattle on August 11 1913. About sixty attendees enjoyed fried chicken and a picnic dinner then planned to make the event an annual gathering.
The home of Mrs. Watson McCoy on Seminary street suffered severe damage from a noon Monday fire started by a defective flue. Firemen arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze after the upper story had burned away. Furniture in the lower level and much of the upper floor were saved, with Mrs. McCoy carrying insurance.
Rockport schools set reopening for September 4 with pupils asked to gather at the Washington Building on Saturday August 30 and teachers to convene on August 29 for preparations and briefings.
Rockport public schools will open on September 1. All new pupils except first grade should meet the superintendent on Saturday August 30 at 1 30 in the Washington building office. Teachers prepare for the year with meetings August 29 and 30. High school text books may be exchanged for new with a payment of the difference under a new state law.
Thomas J. Hackleman aged 67, brother of Dr F M Hackleman of this city, died at his Terrion Oklahoma home on July 30. Born in Spencer county he moved to Kansas thirty six years ago before settling in Indian Territory where he remained until death. He left three sons and two daughters, most residing in California, and his wife survives. He leaves brothers John W in Chetopa Kansas Wm R and George W in Oklahoma and four sisters in Louisville Kentucky and Oklahoma.
Bottom land corn exceeds expectations with good cultivation and light recent rains. Jackson township reports unusually strong corn in creek valleys and a likely 60 to 75 percent of full yield. Carter and Clay townships show fair bottom land output as late plantings benefit from recent showers. Timothy and clover fail, but cow peas prosper and may replace hay.
The article lists names of applicants who passed the July examination for teacher certificates including C. M. Woodward Minnie B Hayden Roland Jones and others. It notes high school license results will be published next week and mentions an upcoming ext examination on Saturday August 30 at Rockport.
In Warrick circuit court Judge R J Roberts heard the Evansville Railways Co. case against Roscoe Dennison over the right to carry passengers from Newburg to Cypress Beach in gasoline boats. The court ruled for the defendant and dissolved the restraining order after thirty witnesses attended.
Dr. G W Warner of Evansville was injured when his auto hit a rock and crashed into a two team wagon. The windshield was struck by the tongue and a deep forehead wound exposed bone. Glass fragments caused additional injuries. the car and wagon were badly wrecked.
The will filed for probate leaves all property to wife Eliza J. Tullis for her lifetime. Upon her death, 33 acres in section eighteen labeled the home place go to Harry E. Tullis and 46 acres known as the Winkler place go to Vivian Shrode Bohman. Eliza is named executrix. will dated May 17, 1912 and witnessed by Wyoma Schumacher and J. G. Burkhart.
A Lincoln park picnic last Sunday included Miss Essie Lee Williams Downey, Ben Atkinson, Leslie Butler, Dorris Rue, Essie Atwood, Effie Boyer of Gentryville, Anna Nelson of Maceo Kentucky, and Grace Cochran of Louisville Kentucky.
The Rockport fair roars into full swing with daily balloon ascensions and a strong opening day crowd. Race results include Miller Boy and Out lander winning top spots in county trot and half mile dash, while free attractions, a floral hall, and school displays draw visitors amid broad fair excitement.
Mrs Catherine Kramer entertained Tuesday afternoon at Cedar Crest for her daughters Mrs Elva Barrows of Tulsa Oklahoma and Mrs Robert Hoagland of Boonville. Guests enjoyed social chat and needle work with punch, cream and cake served at the end.
The docket lists suits including Harden Thomas v Meredith et al on a note for 375 dollars and C. W. Halbruge Co. and Charles F. Ash on complaints. The Groves Company sues James Bunner for conversion. Social notes mention Miss Lelia Tayloe of Boonville and Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Early of Cannelton visiting W. W. Keilams’ family. Local items note Chris Uebelhack transacting business in town and Dale postmaster W. R. Dann visiting.
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