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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1923

Page

5

Church and death notices from Eureka and Wilson

County news delayed for last week's Democrat reports Sunday services at 2 30 pm at the county infirmary led by Rev Bond of the United Brethren church. Eureka is informed of the Nov 20 death of E W Gardner at his Wilson Arkansas home. his widow formerly Miss Maurice Polk of Eureka survives.

Rev. Bond United Brethren Church Eureka E. W. Gardner Wilson Ark Maurice Polk

Ladies' Musicale Rehearsal at Court House Sunday

Members and assistants will meet at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the court house for a rehearsal of the cantata to be performed on Christmas night.

Ladies’ Musicale Court House

W C T U Mothers Hold County Meeting at Court House

A county wide meeting of W C T U mothers was held Monday afternoon at the court house. Miss Grace L Scott a national W C T U worker spoke on Social Morality in a briefing address to attendees.

Court House Grace L. Scott

County Agent Receives $604.71 Handling Charge Pro Rated

A check for 604.71 arrived last Thursday to County Agent O Hara from the Indiana Farm Bureau Federation. It covers handling charges and patronage dividends on fertilizer purchases and will be pro rated among Farm Bureau members in the county.

O’hara Indiana Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau

Thinks Jim Watson May Be Dark Horse

A reader letter reflects on Jim Watson as a possible dark horse for nominations, discusses Indiana’s chances, and comments on President Coolidge and party politics. The writer, W H Jones, riffs on past loyalties to Bryan, the pie counter metaphor, and promises to write on a new topic next time.

Jim Watson Dark Horse Indiana Bryan Journal Bill Coolidge Congress House of Representatives W. H. Jones

Card of Thanks for Zeraldia McCoy

The children express heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during the illness and death of their mother Mrs. Zeraldia McCoy.

Zeraldia. McCoy

Bazaar at I. O. O. F. hall Wednesday afternoon

The Midway Presbyterian Aid society hosts a bazaar at the I. O. O. F. hall on Wednesday afternoon December 12. Ice cream and oyster soup will be served. A play titled Sewing for the Heathens will be presented at night. Admission 10 and 15 cents. Everyone invited. Bring friends.

Midway Presbyterian Aid Society I. O. O. F. Hall

Social Roundup of Hatfield and Surrounding Towns

Miss Quanah Crowder of Hatfield spent last weekend with the family of James Karney. Misses Margaret Smith and Mary Bryant visited Evansville guests of Miss Dora Hale in Maryland Street. W. R. Bottenfield visited New Albany last Saturday and Sunday, returning with grandson Richard Gillette. Taylor Karney returned to the School of Pharmacy in Indianapolis after Thanksgiving at home. G. F. McNaughton spent weekend in Sullivan with son John and grandson George F. Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George C. Boyd on an automobile tour of southern states. Mrs. Boyd native of Rockport. Ed Wilson and three sons of Princeton, Kentucky, visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilbern. Mr. and Mrs. Halleck Squier plan a winter home trip to Daytona Beach Florida.

Quanah Crowder Hatfield James Karney Margaret Smith Mary Bryant Evansville Dora Hale Maryland Street W. R. Bottenfield New Albany Richard Gillette Taylor Karney School of Pharmacy Indianapolis Ed Wilson Princeton Charles Wilbern Halleck Squier Daytona Fla

Midway social notes and church preaching at Midway

Wayne Bates and family of Gentryville and Lawrence Hess and family of Evansville visited Cleveland McNeely and family last Sunday. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. N. O. Degarmo on November 26. Rev. Day of Vincennes preached at the Presbyterian church. Next Sundays include morning and evening services. Charley Week of Evansville visited J. G. Lloyd. Virgil Haynes attended a teachers meeting in Evansville. A group of young people enjoyed an afternoon at Ed Weber’s near Midway with games and snacks. Attendees listed include Ray Madden, Bud Snyder, Esther Killian, Veronica Brinksneader, Ora Rebel, Florence Snyder, Nellie Yates, Anna Mae Rebel, and others.

Wayne Bates Gentryville Lawrence Hess Evansville Cleveland McNeely N. O. Degarmo Rev. Day Vincennes Presbyterian Church Charley Week J. G. Lloyd Virgil Haynes Ed Weber Midway Ray Madden Bud Snyder Esther Killian Veronica Brinksneader Ora Rebel Florence Snyder Nora Kaiser Antone Brinksneader Esther Forler Tillie Rebel Bob Fella Gilbert Forler

Local Business Notices Guide and License Plate Pickup

Local column advertises wanted for sale lost and found items at one cent a word with a 25 cent minimum. Also notes December 12, 1923 license plates for Rockport Indiana across the county ready for distribution by Kincaid and Hargis Garage.

Local Classified Pitches Mixed Goods and Services

Wanted to buy fresh Jersey cow and 1100 lb fat cow. Also selling 25 bushels potatoes 100 boats 80 lbs J O Pattie for pastries Colum bian flour leads them all. Advertises Morse’s chocolates Walker’s. radiator antifreeze denatured alcohol 75 cents per gallon Richards Haines. Family washing requested 710 North ith Street Phone 407. Mrs Maude Earl.

Jersey J. O Nith St Maude Earl

Basye stores showcase fine jewelry line

Insurance placed with us promises careful prompt attention and gilt edge service. Henry Hoch, Agt. Basye jewelry department features rings, pearls, pearl necklaces, watches, clocks and diamonds.

Henry Hoch Agt Basye

For Sale Ford Touring Car

Local ad lists a Ford touring car offered for 175 dollars. The item is described briefly with no further specifications.

Notice of No Hunting on Our Lands

Landowners W. Fe. Tableman Matt Vogelsang and DG Agnew announce a strict no hunting policy on their properties to protect wildlife and ensure safety on the grounds.

W. FE. Tableman Matt. Vogelsang Agnew

Bazaar and Market by Rockport Christian Church Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church of Rockport will hold a bazaar and market on Tuesday December 11 at Rimstidt Bros Hardware store.

the Ladies’ Aid of. the. Christian Church of Rockport Rimstidt Bros. Hardware Store

Victor Talking Machines and Records at Basye's Drug Store

Basye's Drug Store offers Victor talking machines and a wide range of Victor records priced from 10 cents to 7 dollars. A Christmas envelope is offered with each record and customers are invited to request a listening sample.

Victor Talking Machines Basye’s

1924 license plates on hand in Rockport Indiana

Kincaid and Hargis Garage announces full stock of 1924 license plates for the entire county ready by December 12 1928 in Rockport Indiana.

Kincaid & Hargis Rockport Ind Kincaid Hargis Garage

Gratitude for Kindness After Loss Expressed by Family

The family thanks friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during illness and death of their beloved husband son and father. Appreciation extends to lodges for fraternal spirit, minister for consoling messages, sacred songs, and floral offerings from Mrs. W. E. Squier Mrs. Mary R. Dawson and the children.

W. E. Squier Mary R. Dawson

Goitre Vanishes After Home Treatment Claim

St Louis County banker says a throat hemorrhage from coughing was relieved after using Sorbol Quadruple. He reports rapid improvement within days and two weeks to a disappearance, urging readers to try the treatment and contact Pete Basye or Sorbol Company for information.

Goitre St.Louis County W. J. Vance Valley Park Pete Basye Sorbol “Company Mechanicsburg Ohio

New McQuay-Norris Bearings Line For Garages

We added a complete McQuay-Norris bearings pistons pins and rings line for popular makes. Prompt service and liberal discounts to garages. For sale good fresh cow telephone 155 Watson Jones.

McQuay-Norris Kincaid Hargis Rockport, Ind Watson Jones

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