Straw Board Plant to Start Factory Operations Soon
J A Long, proprietor, reports strawboard company has arranged board to operate the egg case plant. A local man will be sent to purchase straw and set up the strawboard factory. Output will feed egg case factories at Rockport and Portland Indiana, employing about seventy five people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Long
A. H. Kennedy
Long
New York City
Strawboard
Rockport
Portland
Ind
Marriage Licenses List Local Couples and Details
A registry of marriage licenses shows multiple couples from Indiana Kentucky and Spencer county. Names include Richard B Huger and Lizzie Roberston Frank B Heidelbech and Flora M Wedeking Silas Thomas and Carrie Carter Thomas Martin Jr and Lila B Weller Miller F Balee and Imogene Barrett H T Wood and Clara Frashley William E Young and Bessie Dunn James O McIntire and Jessie L Bell Carm Medcalf and Bertha Reynolds. Marriages occurred on November 24th November 28th and December 1st with officiants Wm Jones and Rev F L Priest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard B. Huger
Carpenter
Indiana
Lizzie Roberston
Kentucky
Frank B. Heidelbech
Dale
Flora M. Wedeking
Spencer County
Silas Thomas
Carrie Carter
Esq
Wm. Jones
Thomas Martin, Jr
Porter
Lila B. Weller
Nothing
Miller F. Bal
Hsg
Teachers Association Holds Southwestern Indiana Session
The second annual session of the southwestern Indiana teachers association met in Evansville last Friday and Saturday. It was a large, enthusiastic gathering with high quality work in sections and general meetings. Rockport contributed to the success, Misses Fella and Peckinpaugh presented papers, F S Morgenthaler was elected chairman of the trustees and superintendents meeting and joined the executive committee for next year. Attendees included W W Winn of Dale J H Risley of Richland Maude Lang and Anna M Smith from Rockport Spencer county teachers also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Indiana
Evansville
Rockport
Fella
Peckinpaugh
F.S. Morgenthaler
Will Dedicate New Church at Chrisney
The M. K. E. church at Chrisney will be dedicated on Sunday December 6. Pastor O. J. Cross has secured Rev. W. D. Parr of Kokomo Indiana to lead the dedicatory services. The church features modern architecture and is built of concrete blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrisney
J. Cross
W. D. Parr
Kokomo
Ind
Rufus R Pruitt Enlisted in U S Army at Princeton IN
Rufus R Pruitt of Gentryville enlisted in the U S Army at Princeton Indiana recruiting office on November 28 and forwarded to Jefferson Barrack Missouri the same date He is the son of David Suitt of Gentryville serving in Infantry cadet Iddle present wording reflects OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus R. Pruitt
Gentryville
U. S. Army
Princeton
Indiana
Jefferson Barrack
Youngitt
David Suitt
Tuberculosis Tuberculin Testing and Stock Laws
The state and federal rules govern tuberculosis in livestock, requiring reporting of diseased stock to the State Veterinarian and allowing quarantine rather than condemnation. The tuberculin test, while not compulsory, guides the separation of diseased from healthy cattle, with milk and butter barred from diseased animals. Chicago pressures dairy cows with testing requirements, potentially impacting local dairies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Hanly
Chicago
Dangerous Grandview Lake Drain Bridge In Unsafe Condition
The covered bridge over Lake Drain on Grandview road is condemned and repeatedly blocked by boards but still used daily. Inspectors warn it could collapse at any time making it dangerous even for pedestrians. Commissioners have debated repair or rebuilding for weeks without a clear plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Drain
Grandview Road
Board of Commissioners
District Meeting of Modern Woodmen in Rockport, Indiana
The Modern Woodmen of America will hold a district meeting in Rockport Indiana on December 10 1908 with an afternoon and evening program. National Lecturer George W Reilly and State Deputy J D Volz will speak along with a class adoption and other addresses. Neighbors of Spencer county are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern
Woodmen of America
Rockport
Indiana
George W. Rielly
J. D. Volz
Spencer County
Mil dred Holland at Wells Bijou in Evansville next week
Evansville theaters announce a single next week booking Mil dred Holland in The Lily and the Prince at the Wells Bijou on Wednesday Dec 9. The Orpheum vaudeville shows by Mer Sweeton draw larger crowds weekly with special attention promised to out of town patrons at his house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells- Bijou
Mildred Holland
Prince
New Orpheum Theatre
Evansville
Mer. Sweeton
Gala Day in Garnet as Chapter Hosts Grand Matron
C. E. H A gala day event featured the Garnet chapter entertaining the grand matron of the order and a host of visitors. Members and guests enjoyed a social program and speeches highlighting fraternal activities and community ties.
Eastern Star hosts grand Indiana guest banquet in Rockport
Garnet chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star entertained Mrs Pauline Summers of Valparaiso Indiana as Grand Matron and welcomed Acacia Chapter Owensboro Kentucky and visitors from Coffeyville Petersburg Huntingburg Eureka and Grandview Four candidates received the degree and the group praised the ritualistic work Mrs Summers addressed the assembly with a strong wholesome talk After the work a four course luncheon was served The event marked a pleasant profitable night for Rockport while outlining Star philosophy and origins including Robert Morris and adoptive Masonry context
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet
Order of the
Indiana
Pauline Summers
Valparaiso
Ind
Acacia Chapter
Owensboro
Coffeyville
Kan
Petersburg
Huntingburg
Eureka
Grandview
Chas. H. Salm
Maggie Gold
Summers
J. C. Wandling
Brown
James
Ida Armstrong
Order
Rockport
Order of the Eastern Star
France
Robert Morris
Order of Eastern Star
Remains of Barbara Miller Brought for Burial
The remains of Barbara Miller, who died at her son in law Judge J W Cook s Corydon home last Tuesday night, were brought to the city for burial on Thursday. Funeral services were at the Presbyterian church with interment in Sunset Hill cemetery. Mrs Miller, seventy five, formerly of Rockport, is survived by six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M&s
Barbara Miller
J. W. Cook
Corydon
Presbyterian Church
Sunset Hill Cemetery
Miller
Rockport
Miss Retta Wallace Weds Dr Willi Wilhelmus in Hatfield
Miss Retta Wallace and Dr. Willi Wilhelmus of Hatfield were quietly married on Thanksgiving night at the Catholic parsonage by Rev. Jos. F. Gordon. The groom, a recent Louisville Medical College graduate, plans to practice medicine in Hatfield. The bride is a niece of W. M. Smith with whom she has lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Young
Southern Railroad
Dale
Bessie Dunn
W. R. Dunn
John A. Sanders
Evansville
F. J. Priest
Carl Painter
Jessie Dunn
Medcalf Street
Young
Southern Depot
Retta Wallace
Willi Wilhelmus
Hatfield
Jos. F. Gordon
Wilhelmus
Louisville Medical College
W. M. Smith
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. America Mears On 66th Birthday
Mrs. America Mears, invalid for eighteen months, was celebrated with a grand Thanksgiving Day dinner marking her 66th birthday. Guests from afar included Thomas Pierce and daughter Lola of Evansville, and Mrs. Leslie Brown and son Edward of Lewistown, Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America Mears
Thomas Pierce
Lola
Evansville
Leslie Brown
Edward
Lewisport
Will of John Roos Probate Filed for Wife Mar Ann Roos
The will of John Roos was filed with Clerk Hopkins Monday for probate. All property of the deceased is willed to the wife Mar Ann Roos without limitation. The will was executed Aug 28 190s and witnessed by Andrew Schum and Saturna Schum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roos
Hopkins
Mar
Ann Roos
Andrew Schum
Saturna Schum
Joint Methodist societies meet at Yankeetown
The missionary societies from Newburg Chandler Yankeetown Hatfield and Rockport will hold a joint session next Thursday at Yankeetown. It will be an all day affair and a pleasant time is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Societies
Methodist Churches
Newburg
Chandler
Yankeetown
Hatfield and
Rockport
Blaze Subdues Quick Fire in Wright Kitchen
A small fire erupted Tuesday morning in the roof area of John B. Wright’s kitchen. Alarm was turned in but a bucket brigade quickly controlled the flames before substantial damage occurred. The blaze started from a defective flue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Wright
Bucket Brigade
Plans for 1911 World’s Fair in Indianapolis
Plans for a world stair exposition in Indianapolis to celebrate the two hundredth anniversary of Indiana settlement by white men have been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Leases Recorded Around Richland City for Oil Lands
Thirty oil leases were recorded this week on lands near Richland City. James B. Mattingley and C W Halbruge head the filings, which total about 3500 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland City
James B. Mattingley
C. W. Halbruge
Suffering and Charity Teachings Remind in Memory
A fragment reflects on charitable teachings that urge members to cover others faults. It speaks of burying faults in shifting sands and inscribing kind deeds upon memory, urging humility and mercy within the community.
Girguit Court News November Term Closes Quietly
The November term of Girguit Court closed on Friday with a light docket. Probate matters formed the main business, and the session was not overbusy.
Spencer court adjourns with few business items left
The Spencer circuit court adjourned after a four week term with little business beyond probate. Multiple cases were continued or set for trial in January 1909, including Charles Thrasher versus Spencer County Fair Association and Mary Jones versus Modern Woodmen of America. Several other suits, judgments, and dismissals were noted, while local political commentary favored John W Kern for U.S. senator despite residency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thrasher
Spencer County Fair Association
Thanksgiving Dinner Hosted by Country Sewing Club
Ninety people attended a Thanksgiving gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Beeler, hosted by the Country Sewing club and their families. After dinner a literary program featured Mrs. Jas Laird reading a paper titled Are We Thankful and Mrs. Chas Salm singing, along with short talks readings and recitations of an engaging nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Beeler
Country Sewing Club
Jas. Laird
Chas Salm
New Suits Filed for Divorce and Debt Recovery
Walter Wroe sues Rosa Wroe for divorce alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. married July 7 1906 and separated that day. Burns and Hearing represent the plaintiff. Theodore Billaré sues William Biedenkopf to recover 150 dollars for work done. Smith and McCullough represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wroe
Rosa’Wroe
Burns
Hearing
Theodore Billaré
William Biedenkopf
Smith and McCullough
City to complete sidewalk and street grading plans this season
City crews will finish planned sidewalk construction and street grading this week. Officials note more permanent improvements this year than ever before and anticipate another busy season next year. Rockport aims to be one of the best paved and graded towns in Southern Indiana as history advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport
Indiana
Top of the World book by Mark E Swan at Basye's
Mark E Swan, former Rockport boy and nephew of Judge E M Swan, authors a new book titled Top of the World now on sale at Basye's drug store. Swan, a prolific playwright, began the work at seventeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basye’s
Mark E. Swan
Rockport
E. M. Swan
Display of holiday goods by T. C. Basye attracts crowd
T. C. Basye presents a striking display of holiday goods with artful window arrangements. Electric machines animate a large assortment of teddy bears, cats, and dogs in one window while a grand Christmas tree graces the other, offering a full visual feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Basye
Trial dates set for Bennett and others in county cases
License set for trial by jury on January Sth. Two other similar cases against the same defendant scheduled for January 11th and three on the 7th. Three State cases against William Bennett for gaming devices set for January 8th. Indiana vs Thomas Johnson for assault and battery with 6th. In F Fishback et al drainage petition W M Wheeler appointed special judge to hear the cause. John H Beeler filed final report as administrator of John Beeler estate. the estate was approved and the case closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Payne
John McDaniel
Vanderburg Superior Court
Mary Jones
Woodmen of America
State of Indiana
Nancy J. Dawson
Robert Williamson
Robert Lawburg
Admr
Charles Sihler
Schwager & Nettleton
Eigenmann Contract Co
Rose Carlisle
Ernest Cameron
First National Bank of New Harmony
Ind
Lasalle G. Shrode
Gibson Circuit Court
Sepha Osborn
Matilda Makemson
Benjamin F. Beasley
Mary Chancellor
John W. Crooks
Walter J. Jones
Warrick
Charles Leich & Co
Dwight L. Bryan
Mary L. Meyers
Jacob Meyer
James Stevens
Vary Miller
Wm. B. Sallee
Benjamin K.sallee
Gibson Circuit
Home Frontier and Foreign Missionary Society
Cynthia A. Dawson
Richard Pennington
Frank Miller
Johnson Howard
Lindsey
Walters
William Bennett
Thomas Johnson
F. Fishback
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Carm Medcalf
Farmer
Bertha G. Reynolds
Teachers’ Association
M.W. A
C. E
Wilhelmus-Wallace
Girguit Court News
Spencer
Mildred Cuttler
Chrisney State Bank
Benjamin
F. Shively
U. S
Shively
John W. Kern
Kern
Jasper Herald
United States
Tail Holt
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