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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1923
Page
6
Since 1894 Southern Railway has invested 124.5 million dollars of earnings in growth and improvements, two thirds in the past decade, despite paying little or no dividends on common stock. The program has expanded capacity and reduced fixed charges, supporting 16,000 owners and reinforcing the system as a steady public service.
State of Indiana Spencer County gives notice that on December 10 1928 surveyors will locate establish and perpetuate lines and corners in Wright and Griffiths Donation Block 75 Rockport Indiana at the request of land owners and John Payne. Survey continues daily with no further notice. Dated November 19 1923.
The Luce Township Trustee of Spencer County Indiana will sell at Hatfield Post Office at 2 p m on December 8 1923 two drains R T Lang Drain and John C Brown No 1 Drain for re-cleaning and re-digging. Bids to be received for repair and digging by stations or as a whole with bonds required for performance. Plans available from the Township Trustee. If not sold December 27 1923 bids will continue until sold. Bond terms state par value and accrued interest with possible rejection of all bids. Frank M Harter Treasurer of Spencer County.
I will sell at the Rockport courthouse door in Spencer County Indiana at 2 oclock p m on December 27 1923 the Gilbert Fahr et al Free Improved Road Bonds to pay for construction of the road in Clay Township total 7200.00 in 24 bonds of 300 each numbered 1 to 24 dated December 15 1923 due May 15 1925 and every six months thereafter at 5 percent interest payable at the County Treasurer Rockport.
A public notice states hunting is strictly forbidden on a set of farms. It names owners and residents including William Bretz Sr, Thomas Strassell, Leo Strassell, George Wells, James Gentry, Jake Statler, Carroll Weatherholt, John Huffman, J O Hofsman, Bill Jacobs, George Cissna, Lusher Kellams, John Jacobs, John Selzer, Frank Hartz, William G Kramer, Albert Killian, Andy Killian, Ores Giles, Willie Beeler, Jake Maas, William Trinkle, Carl Kramer, Roy Kramer, Jim McCullough, George Miller, Raymond Bretz, Lloyd Wilkinson, Douglas Hardy, and Henry Bretz.
Lida Squier has qualified as administratrix of the estate of William E. Squier, deceased, of Spencer County Indiana. The estate is deemed solvent. Arch Stevenson serves as attorney.
A columnist quotes Halleck Squier pondering whether Gov McCray would grant himself a pardon if imprisoned. The remark raises questions about executive clemency and political self pardon.
A wealthy man, isolated in a fashionable club, leaves to shop for the janitor’s children and decorates his suite. On Christmas morning he is welcomed by the janitor’s kids as Santa, sharing a homey feast and love that banishes his loneliness.
A playful remark suggests Santa Claus was once a newsboy, highlighting his generous nature as a boy.
A film credit line from 1923 credits Paul Forrest as writer for Pathe Exchange. The note lists copyright by Pathe Exchange, Inc. and references the film title Her Dangerous Path.
Corinne Grant balks at marriage to Stanley Fleming the artist after a series of betrayals and a fatal studio night. A risky rooftop escape and a jealous rival threaten her marriage and life as Fleming dies in a collapse. A telegram from rancher Clint Hodge offers stability and a rival future.
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