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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
6
A young married couple trains toward Washington for a honeymoon aim to explore public buildings and libraries. The groom leaves to meet a friend, vanishes in Baltimore, and the bride laments with an overcoat and silk hat as the only remnant, while passengers recall two sleepers were dropped.
A clergyman preaches at a lunatic asylum using a missionary sermon. Afterward an inmate praises the sermon and asks which part moved him most. The clergyman replies about mothers throwing infants into the Ganges, and the inmate quips that his mother should have thrown him into the river when small.
A New York clearing house president repeatedly certifies millions in checks for a troubled bank. The paying teller warns of danger, but the president ignores it. The teller informs the clearing house, and the chairman threatens to close the bank unless the teller is kept. The teller remains employed.
A diner fixates on a floating object in his soup. A waiter inspects and declares it is merely dirt, not a fly, leaving the patron convinced of a culinary subtlety. The episode illustrates sour unreasonableness in a restaurant setting.
The passage laments how people waste time on avarice, drink, luxury, ambition, and idle pursuits while noting that once time is spent it cannot be recovered. It argues that life seems shortened by misused hours rather than by the actual span of time.
In a Philadelphia Press piece, Towne challenges the nickname Cholly for Noah, arguing it is inappropriate. Browne concedes the point noting Noah had sense enough to get in out of the rain.
A San Francisco Call columnist quotes a distressed wife who plans to divorce only after her husband’s business improves so she can secure sufficient alimony to justify the separation.
A Wenst minster Gazette note claims Bismarck boasted of deceiving the world by speaking truth, arguing that the simple defeated the clever unintentionally.
A Franklin adage states that those who surrender essential liberty for momentary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. The quotation emphasizes the value of enduring freedom over fleeting security.
The Board of Finance of Jackson township Spencer county Indiana invites written proposals from banks and trust companies to receive and deposit public funds under Indiana law. Proposals due December 27 1907 at the trustees office. bonds and surety required. Absalom Oskin president W T Phillips secretary.
Commissioners of Spencer County Indiana invite sealed bids until 2 p.m. January 6, 1908 for furnishing supplies to the County Poor Asylum. Bids may be submitted for each class separately or for all classes: dry goods and clothing, groceries, household furnishings, hardware.
The Spencer County Council Indiana will meet in special session at the Auditor’s office on Thursday December 1907 at ten o’clock a.m. to consider special appropriations.
The Spencer County Board of Finance invites written proposals from banks and trust companies in Indiana to receive a maximum deposit of public funds. Proposals must be submitted December 26, 1907 between 1 and 4 pm at the auditor’s office in Rockport. Bonds and forms required under the state statute approved March 9, 1907 accompany proposals. A W Fletcher, President. John T White, Attest.
School Finance of Jurisney Spencer County Indiana will receive written proposals from banks and trust companies at Chrisney State Bank between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on December 27, 1907, for the receipt of public funds on deposit under Indiana statute Chapter 222 of the Acts of 1907. Proposals must include bonds or collateral security and be executed on official forms. Board of School Finance Chrisney. J. C. Fellu President L. B. Crandell Secretary.
In Spencer County Indiana the Spencer circuit court opens its January term 1907 with Joseph Speckner as plaintiff against defendants Peter Speckner Anna McCarthy and James M. The proceedings initiate a civil action likely involving property or familial dispute and set preliminary steps for the case.
Sealed bids will be received at the auditor's office in Rockport Spencer County Indiana until 276 elack om Monday Jan 8 for furnishing boats planks and stationery for county officers for 19 8 per specifications on file in the auditor's office. Joan T Whi Auditor Spencer County.
The Carter township Board of Finance in Spencer county Indiana will accept proposals for public funds deposits between 9 am and 4 pm on December 28 1907 at the Trustees office. Banks and trust companies in the state may bid subject to examination by state or federal authorities. Proposals must include bonds and be on official forms, with personal or surety bonds or collateral as security. Davis Enlow president and Peter Heichelbech secretary signaled official action.
The Rockport Indiana Board of Finance invites written proposals from banks and trust companies to receive city public funds. Proposals must be submitted Dec 27 1907 between 2 and 3 pm at Rockport City Hall and include personal or surety bonds. Proposals require compliance with Indiana public funds act approved March 9 1907.
Applicant, a male resident of Spencer County Indiana aged over twenty one, seeks license at January term 1908 of Spencer County Board of Commissioners to sell intoxicating liquors for on premises consumption at a front room in a two story frame building on the southeast corner of a described tract near Enterprise on River Road. Location details include room dimensions and architectural features.
The notice describes structural details of doors and walls in a building, including a solid batten door six feet ten inches high and three feet wide leading to a store room. It states an application to sell cigars and tobacco and to serve salv to accompany the saloon business, to be heard December 6, 1907, by William L. Head.
The Dale town board of finance invites written proposals to receive public funds on deposit under Indiana law. Proposals must include personal or surety bonds, be executed on official forms, and accompany collateral if offered. Submissions due Dec 28 in the town office. Leo N. Heady presides, Albert A. Kemp secretary.
The Board of Finance of Ohio township Spencer county Indiana invites written proposals from banks and trust companies between 1 pm and 4 pm on December 28 1907 at the Trustee's office Rockport Indiana. Proposals subject to examination by Indiana and United States law with bonds required. Funds to be deposited are public funds of Ohio township. Proposals to be on official forms with personal or surety bonds. John G. Haines President and R S Crowder Secretary.
The Wall Street correspondent in Indianapolis argues there is more money in circulation than ever before yet a financial stringency looms. He cites per capita circulation rising from 23 in 1896 to about 38 or 29 by year end and notes Republicans shift on debt and asset currency bills amid bond issuance.
Excerpt notes Miss Evergreen turning eight, a new brother Fritz born or coming, Fritz aged twenty today and thirty tomorrow when he will wed. The writer remarks on being mistaken for twins and Fritz once carrying her as a baby as time passes and life events unfold.
The article notes progress against Egypt’s plagues through science with drains and insect powder, arc light banishing darkness, leaving only the fly as a persistent nuisance. Dr. Radcliffe’s quip about life’s worst annoyances is cited as a wry aside.
A restaurant patron questions the pie assortment after recalling past pieces containing a nail and a collar button, asking the waiter what kinds of pies are offered this time. The exchange highlights concerns about pie quality and food safety in a casual chat.
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