Large Owensboro attendance boosts Rockport fair profits
The Owensboro Messenger notes hundreds from Daviess county attended the Rockport Ind fair, with more than 3 000 travelers by boat and land. It says such spending could have covered Owensboro Chautauqua deficits and relieved guarantors of 2000 dollars, while praising Rockport organizers and promising reinvestment in fair grounds.
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Owensboro
Daviess County
Rockport Fair
Rockport
the Messenger
Ind
Curdsville
Louisville
Beech Grove
Green River Country
Stanley
Birk City
Panther
Utica
Daviess
McLean County
Maceo
Owensboro Landing
Francis
Rockport Fair Association
Rockport Beats Huntingburg 21 to 1 In One Sided Game
Rockport overwhelmed Huntingburg with 21 runs to 1 as Pool earned the win and Rockport piled up 18 hits while Huntingburg managed no hits. Prior Ellsworth and Link shared Huntingburg’s pitching duties as Pool struck out 10. Hone run credited to Cross. Next Sunday Newbury team visits for a 2 30 call.
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Huntingburg
Rockport
Pool
Ellsworth
Link
Prior
Hone
Cross
Huntingburg Ave
Newbury
Divorces Filed and Guardianship Petitions in Local Court
Dot Chapman sues Forest Chapman for divorce alleging cruel treatment. Married December 1903 and separated February 1906. She seeks divorce and name restoration. Bennett, Smith and McCullough counsel. John W. Cook sues Walter J. Jones et al on a $200 note, asking $287.35. Huffman attorney. Charles B. Talbott sues Nellie Talbott for divorce alleging abandonment. married October 1904. defendant left in same month. Smith and McCullough counsel. James G. Taylor seeks guardian appointment for Elizabeth Scheinfurth, deemed of unsound mind. Ben Huffman attorney.
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Dot Chapman
Forest Chapman
Dot Bennett
Smith and McCullough
John W. Cook
Walter J. Jones
B. F. Huffman
Charles B. Talbott
Nellie Talbott
James G. Taylor
Elizabeth Scheinfurth
Ben Huffman
Republicans Refuse to Join in Pledge for Clean Campaign
A 1908 Spencer county statement from Democratic chair Fred A Hearing appeals to Republican leaders to join in binding agreements for a clean campaign. The document cites past pledges, calls for accountability, and proposes joint articles to prevent money or valuables from influencing voters, with a deadline for reply.
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County Central Committee
Spencer County
Republican County Central Committee
Democratic Central Committee
Chrisney
Democratic Committee
Central Committee
Republican Party
Huff
Republican Central Committee
Political Notes On Taft Roosevelts And Local Campaign Finances
The column argues voters reject two term leaders and question big money backing Taft from eastern interests. It notes Spencer county legal actions over county records and a $600 cross claim, a hearing set for September 10, and a jury on September 5. It recalls a candidate repaying $17,000 loaned for the campaign and references a Rockport precinct slush fund of $500 two years ago.
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Spencer County
M. H. Lockyear
Evansville
Unilega
Burns
Democratic Committee
Rockport
Marriages Filed In Evansville and Spencer County
Marriage licenses list several couples with ages and occupations. George A. Porch and Pearl Pursley from Evansville, Henry Johnson and Rosa Sinclair from Spencer County, James E. Hagan and Clara B. Cotton from Spencer County, Lynn L. Smith and Gertrude Baker from Kentucky, Ath Jones and Bell Rhodes from Lake County wed August 19 at Rockport fair, Ed Real and Mollie Dix from Spencer County, Roy E. Frey and Ruth M. Yeiser from Rockport.
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Henry Johnson
Laborer
Illinois
Rosa Sinclair
Spencer County
Rockport Fair
Esqr
Wm. Jones
James E. Hagan
Clara B. Cotton
Lynn L. Smith
Kentucky
Gertrude Baker
Ath Jones
Barber
Lake Ind
Bell Rhodes
Esq
Ed Real
Farmer
Mollie Dix
Roy E. Frey
Isborer
Rockport
Ruth M. Yeiser
Rockport Fair Draws record crowds and praise
The Rockport fair last week was the biggest yet with excellent weather and large attendance across days. Officials report a profit after all expenses and plan further improvements to enhance patron comfort and convenience.
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Rockport Fair
Rockport
Grass Township Teachers Named for Coming Term
Grass township schools announce appointments for the new term. Dist No 1 Perry Patmore principal Della Gentry, prim 2 Hattie Metz prim 3 Edmond Cissna Grace McDaniel prim 4 Ethel Purcell 5M H Ely 6 George W Patmore Blanche Taylor 8 Ella Robinson 10 Raymond Miller 11 Charles Abpott 12 Claude Kemp 13 Arch Thompson 15 Vida Evans. Trustee John C Kinney reserves right to adjust assignments as needed.
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Grass Township
Dist. No
Perry Patmore
Prin Della Gentry
Prim
Hattie Metz
Edmond Cissna
Prin Grace McDaniel
Ethel Purcell
H. Ely
George W. Patmore
Blanche Taylor
Ella Robinson
Raymond Miller
Charles Abpott
Claude Kemp
Arch Thompson
Vida Evans
John C. Kinney
Carter Township Teachers List for Ensuing Term
The Carter township list names teachers for the next term with assignments and principals. All appointees must sign contracts by September 26 at the trustee J. W. Cooper’s office. Schools start October 5. changes in positions may be made as needed.
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Carter Township
Dist
J. W. Cooper
Will of Michael Schaeffer Bequeaths All to Wife Then Children
The will of Michael Schaef fer of Harrison township was filed. It leaves all household and personal property to wife Veronica for her life for her support. After her death each daughter receives 5 dollars, and 100 dollars to Frank Schaeffer. Other children Mary Bertke John B Schaeffer Elizabeth Kunkler Albert and Henry Schaeffer share the residue, with John B Schaeffer receiving 200 dollars less than the others. Executed April 14 1906 and witnessed by Jos G Jos M and George M Sturm.
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Michael Schaeffer
Harrison Township
Veronica Schaeffer
Mary M. Copping
Mary .P. Meeder
Frank Schaeffer
Mary Bertke
John B.schaeffer
Elizabeth Kunkler
Albert
Henry Schaeffer
John
Jos. G
Jos. M
George M. Sturm
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Messenger Records
Chautauqua
DODGE
Roberts
Indiana
Fred A. Hearing Esq
Republican Central Committee of
Charles Niles
Jacob Weller
Pigeon Creek
Zes
East
Taft
Roosevelt
Harrimans
Rockefellers
Morgans
George A. Porch
Pearl Pursley
G. Hile
Bertha Maslowsky
B. J. Bockting
M. Coletta Kares
M. Blanda Kempf
Blanche van Winkle
Stella Richardson
Curtis Cox
Maude Richardson
Pearl Cox
Lillie J Jones
D Dota Kemp
G. M. Willison
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