30 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
1
Joseph Gerber, sixty three, was fatally crushed when a ton of coal fell in William Steins coal mine near Evanston. He died within minutes, with three or four fellow miners nearby. Coroner Weiss held an inquest before the body was sent to Canneton for burial.
The Spencer County team hosts Evansville on Tuesday September 3 at 2 30 as the Central League visitors seek a strong road win. Evansville sits third in the league and aims for second place while Spencer County plans a lineup stronger than ever with 25 cent grandstand admission.
All old soldiers and friends are urged to attend a reunion in Rockport on September 5 6 1907 with day and night speaking. Camp fires, a fireworks display and a sham battle are planned. Refreshments and a merry go round will be provided. Notable speakers include J P Baker Sam Wesley and J M Burlingame.
John W. Burns sues in Superior Court claiming Walter Weintz misrepresented facts in an automobile sale. He alleges paying $300 as part of the deal and seeks annulment of the transaction.
C C Tennis general superintendent of Tennis Construction Co visits Rockport and Mt Vernon to discuss possible through service. Motormen are to study the Rockport line while broader traction projects including Evansville Henderson and related in federal court are under review with Judge Anderson’s return.
The Vincennes Sun credits the late Alonzo Greene Smith with securing the U S Supreme Court victory enabling Indiana to pay down its state debt. The piece notes bipartisan claims over the source of funds and lauds Smith as the bulldog attorney who pressed appeals in every court.
A petition circulated yesterday asks the town Board to grant a franchise to the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph company on its own terms. One removal of poles is not being pushed. doubt remains that the company will leave Petersburg. Thomas W. Beasley of Terrion Oklahoma, visiting relatives, returns home after 26 years. He is now a prominent farmer and cattleman in the west.
Charles Thrasher seeks 1 500 in damages after a July 4 fall from an elevated walkway at the Rockport fairground. Dr Stateville faces 2 500 for alleged malpractice. Ina Shrode sues for 2 500 alleging careless treatment left her elbow permanently stiff. Attorney R E Roberts represents the plaintiffs.
The piece reviews Roosevelt administration antitrust actions and their outcomes, criticizing key appointees like Knox Moody Bonaparte Cortelyou Alfalf Metcalf and Straus. It argues that major trusts such as Standard Oil Northern Securities the beef trust rebates and coal trusts persisted despite prosecutions and court rulings.
Elmyra M. Carlisle sues Roy Lester Carlisle for divorce with E L Boyd as attorney. Mary L. Scott sues George W. Scott for divorce with R E Roberts as attorney. Della Bell and Fannie Bell sue Andrew Betz and American Surety Co for damages. each seeks 2000 dollars. Two damage suits stem from Richard Bell’s death by a Southern railway train at Evanston. State of Indiana ex rel Billa Stateville vs Charles McNutt bastardy case. Drainage petition seeks dredge ditch construction for James Parker Ella Thomas T H Axton and others.
Corbley J Davis 33 laborer Rock Island to Ida Alexander 28 Chrisney married Aug 19 by Esq Jones. Andrew J Obenchain 47 hotel keeper Owensboro Ky to Margaret E Clements 46 Owensboro Ky. William F Atkinson 21 farmer Spencer Co to Sophia Hoffman Spencer Co married Aug 22 by Rev CG Grimes. Walter Hoy 50 colored teamster Henderson Ky to Katie Derrett 26 Spencer Co married Aug 21 by James Allen J S&S. Dobason 28 teacher Coe Ind to Nettie E McCoy 20 Spencer Co. William Dennison 22 coal miner Marissa Ill to Gladys King 18 Marissa [1 married Aug 23 by WM Jones J P Wallace Harp 22 farmer Daveiss Co Ky to Gabrella Hurst 1o Daveiss Co Ky. Wm S Thornsberry 46 farmer Daveiss Co Ky to Sallie Barlow 36 Daveiss Co Ky.
Miss Kathryn Maas returned last Saturday from a visit in Chicago Ti. Mrs. Poke Gentry of Evansville visited relatives in the city last week. F. Fishback went to Boonville Thursday to attend the fair.
The strawboard factory continues hiring as it prepares to run. It will not begin until around October first and will produce a lighter diamond match board with Manila coating on one side. An Evansville man exhausted resources in Rockport, placards claimed a $12.50 round trip fare if travelers ride only one way on the traction line.
At a Wednesday meeting Mayor Walker appointed Arch Stevenson and Charles Darneal to the city board of health. The appointments were confirmed and each member’s salary set at 12 per year.
Will Parker was arrested Tuesday evening by Deputy Sheriff John Stockhowe on a malicious trespass charge. He was lodged in Rockport county jail awaiting court action for a violation believed to have occurred months ago in Evanston.
The Rockport fair reported strong attendance despite heavy rain on Thursday and Friday. Organizers note Saturday drew the largest crowd in its 21 years as improvements to the fair grounds were completed.
Ruple Frank aged 20 died at his sister Mrs Cland Lusk’s home near Pattonville Tuesday morning after a bout of inflammatory rheumatism. Funeral held at Shiloh church Wednesday afternoon with Rev A A Godby officiating. He survives two brothers and two sisters. W C Mason and family visited Boonville for the big fair. Mrs Mason to stay a few days. Rev F W Wolf of St Martins Church at Chrisney did city business Thursday. JT R Hardy, D L Morgan and WW Kellams traveled to Tell City and Cannelton on business last Tuesday.
Iva Conner resigned as Banks school teacher for the coming term and leaves Wednesday for Danville to enter Central Normal College for next year. Miss Billa Burns is chosen to fill the position. Johnnie Zimmerman travels to Rockport to act as agent for the Southern on relief duty. The note ends with a local adage about honesty.
Claud Barker will succeed A. B. Langley as local manager of Cumberland Telephone at Grandview after September 1. Barker assumes duties on the date and Langley retires from the post.
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