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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1907

Page

4

Rugs on Sale Across Art Squares and Smaller Rugs

A fine selection of rugs in Art Squares and smaller sizes features attractive patterns and colors. Prices 20 percent off.

Lace Curtains: Nottingham Irish Point Brussels Net Styles

Fresh lace curtain designs in Nottingham Irish Point and Brussels Net fabrics plus ruffled Swiss curtains. Prices available.

Nottingham Irish Point Brussels

Suitcases and Leather Bags Sale Listed

Advertises new leather suit cases and club bags with a sale range from seven fifty to five dollars. Highlights a fine line of luggage for selection and emphasis on value.

Japanese Ware Display Tops City Shopping

A large exhibition showcases plates vases trays cups saucers mugs and rose jars in a comprehensive Japanese ware collection. Prices begin at five cents per item attracting shoppers to the display in the city.

Directory style fabric and fashion items sale run

A dense list notes various clothing and textile items with price points and ranges including smoking jackets, neckwear, silk mufflers, handkerchiefs, hosiery, storm serge, petticoats, flannels, belts, bags, furs, hats, vests, linens, napkins, waists, and blankets. Highlights include per yard prices, sale values, and assorted colors and sizes.

We will accept checks for merchandise

A brief notice states checks are accepted for merchandise purchases and mentions layaway options for items selected by customers. It emphasizes payment flexibility and holds on chosen goods.

Rockport Democrat attacks rival papers and editors

The Rockport Democrat, published Friday November 6, 1907, attacks the Rockport Journal and Evansville Bastard editors over payoffs and alleged misdeeds. It accuses L. B. Sisson of being a staff correspondent for the Bastard and calls for an investigation into city rewards and carelessly earned gains.

Rockport Journal Evansville L. B. Sisson L Evansville Bastard Rockxport Journal Rockport Demo Leret

Democratic Conventions Invite Spencer County Delegates

The Democratic party invites Spencer county residents and supporters to cooperate with the State Central Committee and the District Chairman. They are urged to attend meetings at the locations listed below as part of the party’s call for unity and planning.

State Gentral Committee

Delegates to County Meeting and Township Nominations in Rockport

On December 28 1907 at 1 PM voters in numerous townships including Luce Hatfield Ohio Rockport Hammond Grandview Huff Evanston Harrison St Meinrad Carter Dale Jackson Gentryville Grass Chisney Clay Buffaloville will choose delegates for Evansville January 2 1908 to elect a district chairman and township chairs and precinct committeemen for two years The elected officials will reunite January 4 1908 in Rockport to reorganize the County Central Committee.

Evansville Rockport County Central Committee R. E Roberts Wim. A. McCullough

County Board Spends 2100 on Investigation Report

The Spencer county board of commissioners spent 2100 of public funds seeking a report to back a Republican ticket. The investigation report was blocked by the big four Fred A. Hearing Dr. White John Brown and John O. Chewning who refused access. A. Hearing called the report a disappointment and unclear what to do. The board may not recoup the expenditure from the inquiry.

Board of County Commissioners Spencer County Fred A Dr. White John Brown John O. Chewning Lockyear

Christmas Photos at Hodges Studio Prompt for Holidays

Hodges Studio announces a new developing paper that makes photos independent of the saw and urges prospective holiday customers to visit now to avoid the upcoming rush. Weather is not a factor in prompt delivery. J. T. Hodges.

Halbruge's Hodges J. T. Hodges

Notice for Proposals for Deposit of Public Funds Dale Indiana

The Dale Indiana School Town Board of Finance invites written proposals from banks and trust companies to receive public funds deposits for the town. Proposals due Dec 8 between 2 and 3 pm at Dale City Hall. Bonds or collateral required. proposals subject to state and federal examination. W R Dunn secretary D S Thameson president.

Board of Finance Dale Indiana Spencer State of United States General Assembly of Boards of Finance Dale Ind

Rockport Board of Finance invites bids on public funds deposits

The Rockport Indiana Board of Finance invites written proposals from banks and trust companies for public funds deposits for the Rockport school city. Proposals due during December 27 1907 between 1 and 2 pm at the city school office. Bids must include official forms and bonds per Indiana act on public funds. Attest Secretary. President.

Board of Finance Rockport Indiana General Assembly of Indiana Boards of Finance W. F. Sisapers Fred Walker

Rockport Creamery Stockholders Meet Set for Dec 14 1997

Stockholders of the Rockport Creamery Association will gather December 14 1997 to elect directors for the coming year and receive the annual report. The notice is signed by manager A R Gentry Jr. plus a Christmas ad for domino cards and games from the Domino Cards Co listing products and sales details.

Rockport Creamery Association A. R. Gentry Jr

Moler Barber College Offers Quick Training in Chicago

The Moler Barber College in Chicago Illinois advertises a fast training program with low cost and abundant job opportunities. The illustrated catalogue is available by writing to the school.

College Chicago Ill

Marriages Recorded in Spencer and Owensboro Districts

Marriage licenses list multiple couples from Spencer County and Owensboro Kentucky with ages occupations and marriage dates. Names include William Nerr Harriet Shelton W Roy Clark Lula Hailey James Gaston Ethel Ely Maston Connor Virgie Southwood Charles C. Porter Nannie Patmore William Griffin Georgia Crawford Hollis H. Rust Coral Willison James C. Kennedy Louise Bridges J T Mercer Anna C. Corley.

Wm. Nerr Farmer Spencer County Harriet Shelton Emma Himmelheher W. Roy Clark Clay Lula Hailey Sebree James Gaston Ethel Ely Hilder A. L. Axton Maston Connor Farmer Lambr Virgie Southwood James C. Kennedy Louise Bridges J. T. O’neal J. T. Mercer Carpenter Owensboro Anna C. Corley Esq Wm Jones

Theodore the First and Roosevelt as King Debate

The Hoosier notes a University of Michigan law professor told students that Roosevelt should be elected king and current officials freed from constraints. The piece says students did not applaud and warns such talk could threaten Republican politics.

Theodore Roosevelt University of Michigan Roosevelt King

Big Holiday Goods and Ready Made Suits at Low Prices

Men and boys ready made suits and ladies and children's cloaks offered in large stocks at prices lower than city stores. A big line of holiday goods cheap. See the line before buying elsewhere at Haines and Schmacher Richland City.

Haines & Schmacher Richland

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