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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
5
Community clubs meet and upcoming events at schools and churches are listed. Births, a prize eclipse notice, and conscription updates plus local clerks and draft matters are reported. Wounded in France includes Mark C Dufendach. plan for new county courthouse discussed. Camp Taylor dispatches and registration questionnaires announced.
The article outlines a 59 cent war tax on deeds with value up to 50 dollars and 50 cents per each additional 500 on higher valued deeds. It notes the county recorder Ayers must ensure payment and affix revenue stamps, with no tax on mortgages but tax on mortgage notes and other notes.
A string of personal mentions from Boonville to Chrisney, Owensboro and beyond, detailing visits, guests, and travels. Individuals named include John F. Heinzle, Gust Herman, Rev. F. E. Schaub, Mrs. A L Robinson, Richard Wagner, Otto Spayd, Walter Chappel, Thomas James de la Hunt, Misses Ker steins, Procaskey, Vogelsany, Frank H Therber, Marvin Therber, Mrs. Wayne Kellams, Susan Kellams, Purdue and Indiana University students, and Army officers. Also notes on trips to Purdue, Bloomington, Terre Haute, Canton Ohio, Evansville, and Georgetown.
Mrs. Rachel Bridges Lee died last Thursday at her niece Mrs. George Garrett home after a long illness. Born May 26 1846 in Spencer county she was 71 years 6 months and 3 days old. She married William Lee August 4 1872 whose death occurred April 2 1913. She was a member of the U B church and active in its work. Survived by brother Wyatt W Bridges three half brothers Silas George Sherman and one half sister Mrs Richard Kessner. Funeral Saturday from the U B church on 5th street conducted by Rev S L Todd. Interment Sunset Hill.
The text urges every home and army unit to maintain a balanced meal and encourages economy in desserts. It promotes making mince meat pies and related treats at home, citing cost savings from bulk mince meat and simple ingredients, and suggests a no top mince pie variant.
Charles Connor's damage suit against Fred Osborn Guardian Casualty and Guaranty Co. proceeded in Mt. Vernon before Judge Clement. The $3500 claim alleges Osborn sold Connor liquor causing intoxication and death after Connor was found frozen in river bottoms near Rockport. About thirty witnesses testified. plaintiffs' counsel included Robert Armstrong James Houston and Smith McCullough. Defense teams were Arch Stevenson Albert Funkhouser and FE L Boyd.
The Indiana crop report shows only 20 percent of corn suitable for seed and 40 million bushels seedable from 200 million. Purdue University and Mrs. S. W. Taylor from Warrick County will map well matured seed corn in Spencer County. At a Brown Trust Co meeting local leaders will inspect the county, list seed, and publish names of those with seed so others can obtain it. The effort urges farmers to supply seed promptly to aid 1918 food production for troops.
Basye Stores could not distribute package pot almanacs and alenders on opening day due to the arrival of almanacs and other conditions. Patrons are invited to call after a week or ten days to receive the souvenirs.
Business locals advertise one cent a word with a 25 cent minimum. Feigel & Bros. list Maxwell cars and the 1918 touring model. Silverdale church hosts an oyster supper and Hover lunch on Saturday night December 8 to benefit the Red Cross fund. J. H. Walker's Mammoth Grocery promotes new nuts and dried fruits.
Classified item listing offering a heavy horse and a four year old Wilkes mare for sale with contact at 33 J Rockport. No additional details provided.
Tel 50 1 A good house keeper Call A L Robinson Rockport Ind AUCTIONEERING Real estate stock and personal property sold at auction by Henry W Metzger Boon ville Ind R K 1 phone 310 5
Jersey cows advertised by W. W. Jones of Rockport Indiana listing three good cows for sale with contact number 155.
FE Weiss offers fifteen Poland China gilts bred for early litters all eligible to register. Price reasonable. Contact FE Weiss for details.
Insurance notice urges protection for Tobaca items against damage from tires and corrosion. Contact Harv Hoeh at telephone number 18 for details.
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