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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
3
The post office department announces Mrs. Ethel Hicks De Vilez as postmaster of Prospero. The change reflects Miss Judie E Hicks taking a married name after her marriage, not a new appointment for Prospero.
Mrs Hugh Cook of Scottsville New York recalls using Chamberlains Cough Remedy for two of her children five years ago in Garbutt New York and says it promptly checked coughing and cured colds quicker than any other medicine. It is advertised as obtainable everywhere.
Mrs. Frank Matson of 1618 Toledo Street Logansport says six years of kidney trouble and loss of control ended after using Tanlac. She reports regained control and plans to continue using Tanlac. The ad touts Tanlac for stomach liver catarrhal rheumatism nervousness and loss of appetite with Rockport dealer T Basye's carrying the product locally.
A forty acre plot has been leased for a fair grounds near Hubbs grove and city hall park. If arrangements are finished this week grading will start on the half mile track with completion planned after year’s start. An outside company will operate the fair and house thirty horses annually if the venture gains support from local citizens.
A Va man writes after a 15 year bronchial cough and throat irritation faded following one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar. R F Hall of Mabe credits the remedy for relief. Advertisement notes product efficacy and urges use.
Prices for wheat corn and oats during the Civil War era are listed from 1861 to 1868. Figures show wheat ranging from about 1.36 to 3.25 dollars per bushel, corn from 65 to 93 cents, and oats from 31 to 87 cents per bushel, based on New York market data.
Billie Mayberry of Eckert Ga. reports her two children were troubled by croup three weeks ago. A dose of Foley's Honey and Tar given at bedtime stopped the cough by the next morning with all signs of croup gone. Adv. T. C. Basye.
At a Ferdinand ratification meeting last week Albert Libbe Husen set fire to and burned an American flag during the proceedings. Witnesses described a sudden flare and smoke as attendees restrained him and local authorities were alerted. The incident prompted safety checks and a formal inquiry into the incident and its motive.
The city citizens filed an affidavit over a misdeed. He was tried at Huntingburg, pled guilty, and fined ten dollars plus costs.
T. J. Norrell of the Bank of Cottonwood Tex recommends Foley Kidney Pills citing relief from kidney trouble. The ad notes kidney issues show as worry aches pains soreness stiffness and rheumatism.
Indiana Cotton Mills in Canleton voluntarily increased pay for 500 workers last Saturday. The broader textile sector shows wage gains as favorable conditions replace past protection era struggles with strikes and lockouts. Betsy’s death is noted as a changing factor in conditions.
A cough is a danger signal like a fire bell and should be treated by curing the underlying disease. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is recommended, especially for persistent coughs after colds or grip. Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana testifies it is the best for breaking up such attacks and it is obtainable everywhere.
Dale Reporter says foreman Mr Beloat of Adams Construction Co received notice early this week from the Southern railway superintendent that no more cars can be supplied for hauling stone from English to this place, delaying further work until spring. About half the road system is completed.
Cut out this slip and enclose five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Include name and address for delivery.
The Cannelton Enquirer notes Robert Smith of Spencer county faced indictment and circuit court trial for neglecting district road repairs. The jury could not reach a verdict, failing 11 to 1. The paper remarks such actions would imply many road supervisors deserve pen.
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. It touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a blood acting remedy, prepared by KFJ Chenney Co of Toledo Ohio, with testimonials available, and notes Hall's family Pills for constipation.
P F Kanzler offers back smithing wagons buggies plows and all repairs. Short order service with quality workmanship and ready repairs. Located with prompt attention for customers seeking durable metal and wood custom work. Prioritizes dependable repairs and skilled craft.
County news notes a Pioneer social at the school house on December ninth under the Parent Teacher club with a prize for the best comical dress and Oyster soup served. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Emmitt Norris at Shwneetown Ind last Sunday November twenty six. Mrs Norris formerly Miss Amy Wilkinson locally. Teachers attended the Teachers Association meeting in Evansville late last week. Bob Hullett returned from Piggott Ark after a business trip. Mr Maxwell engineer at Hatfield power house is very ill.
Santa Claus August Dendinger of Lincoln City spent Sunday with relatives and friends. Norman Schaus visited Rockport relatives. Ed Wortman attended Evanston and Troy on business. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tableman of Liberal visited Louisa Hauser's family. Clarence Schaus attended his grandma Mrs. Pfeifer's funeral at Cannelton. Miss Katie Wortman visited Tell City relatives. David Lewis and Clarence Schaus trip to Duff. Archie and Kenneth Ahring with Ella and Carrie visited near Liberal. A social at Mrs. Louisa Hanser's on Nov. 21 honored Mrs. Earl Brenner's birthday with many friends and a lunch.
The burial of Amos Martin, 76, of Boonville, occurred Tuesday at Hesson cemetery with Boonville minister officiating. He had lived with his daughter Alice Connor and is survived by five sons and three daughters.
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