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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1922
Page
5
A daughter was born last Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Dige Abney. A daughter was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Wayne Bowman on the Owensboro road south of Rockport. Mrs Elizabeth T Stanley will address Trinity Methodist church Sunday at 10 40 a m next Sunday.
Charles Boyd was thrown from his automobile on the Pattonville road Monday afternoon. He lay unconscious until he regained awareness and found the car a mass of flames.
R W Richards is in Indianapolis this week on business. J B Snyder returned from Indianapolis where he worked on the straw board plant. Mrs Sam Beeler and Miss Nannie Richie depart for Lake Hamilton Florida for the winter. Mr and Mrs George Detroy and son of Evansville visited the Parkers last weekend. Miss Irene Hayes and Margaret Ferguson of Boonville visited the Parkers. Mrs James Gillettewent to Chrisney to nurse Mrs Reed Payne ill at her daughter’s home. Mr and Mrs Robert Houghland and two daughters of Boonville visited the Kramers for Thanksgiving.
United Brotherin Sunday School schedules 9 30 a m. at Union Chapel and Mt Zion with services at 9 30 a m 4 0 45 a m and 7 30 p m Rockport service at 6 00 p m Special meetings now on at Mt Zion Second quarterly conference set for Rockport Thursday December 14 at 2 00 p m.
The church hosts a sermon at 7 30 focusing on the life of St Peter. Mrs Elizabeth Stanley W C president will deliver the 10 40 service address. People are encouraged to attend and hear her speak.
Program details for the Ohio township farmers institute listed on page 6 include schedules, speakers, and session topics to guide agricultural outreach and education for local farmers.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid held a Thursday afternoon meeting with Mrs. Charles Salm joining as host and participant in the gathering.
Balder son Ashcraft's features J H Walker's Mammoth Store holiday goods. English walnuts almonds Brazil nuts and pecans are all new nuts offered for Christmas shoppers.
A married dancing club held a Thursday night dance for its members at Legion Hall. The event offered social dancing and fellowship for attendees.
The Ladies Aid of Trinity Lutheran church met at Mrs. F. W. Rimstidt's home this Thursday. The R I O sewing club gathered Tuesday at Miss Mary Guard Kellams's home. Richland Farmers Institute program and premium list appear on page 7 for December 12 and 18. Reverend Bryan Blalock will conduct Sunday services at 10 30 a m at the Presbyterian church with public welcome. John J Flinn delivered a Christian Science lecture at Grandview last Sunday to a large audience.
The M E C A society plans a bazaar and cafeteria lunch on Thursday December 14 in the Dempsey building on Main Street. Meals will include chicken and dressing roast meats and gravy and numerous other dishes.
The Spencer County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for repair of six bridges in Hammond and Carter townships plus Eureka in Luce. Bids due by 10 am December 28, 1922 at the county auditor in Rockport. Plans on file. bids must include non collusion affidavit and bond. Daunhauer Bridge estimated at 300. others at 250.
Lester Young and John T. Kessner were sworn in as Justices of the Peace on Monday. Tuesday Squire Young performed a marriage for Isaac D. Laymon of Evansville and Babhel Aubrey of Niedland though his speech line was not ready. He asked the bride to protect her much taller husband and she agreed.
The report closes a detailed trip by the General Grand Chapter officers and members. C. V. H. expresses appreciation for all who were met and helped along the journey.
Wilmer Abshier announces direct oyster delivery from Baltimore for Thanksgiving at the Occidental Cafe with reasonable prices. Notice also lists coal prices for 1914 including lump coal and Nut coal delivered by Louis Schoenfeld.
Notice states all persons owing the firm of W. A. and CLM Partridge must settle accounts with C. M. Partridge. W. A. Partridge confirms the debt settlement action and requests prompt payment.
A liver and white pointer dog about five years old with full tail is missing in Rockport. Reward offered. Contact Julius Taylor. Also ad notes holidays heater sale by L. M. John Co and a housework position for a middle aged woman in Rockport Route 3 via Mrs Robert Montgomery.
Notice states Thornburg warehouse in Boonville Indiana is in the market for 5000 bushels of clover seed. Sample requested and payment at market price. Also mentions Xmas candies and special bulk prices for treats. Other ads list meat market lard and cans from Krueger and Wallace and coal delivery terms from Foertsch Bros.
Newt onville residents Mary Harris and Mrs Wm Hughes visited their sons in Vincennes while Adam Snyder and family from Lincoln Illinois stayed with relatives. Dr Harry T Haxter and wife traveled to Evansville Tuesday. Edward Purviance and family visited Evansville last Sunday. Lena Ruth Rumple underwent tonsil removal in Fell City this week with her mother Mrs George Rumple visiting. Pearl Stevens and family and Mrs B F Summers and Walter Jones of Evansville spent Thanksgiving with relatives. Mrs Clarence Hagan of Fowler visited locals. Harold Hancock and Billie Lloyd traveled to Evansville Tuesday for work.
A birthday surprise party was held last Friday on Walnut Street for Mr. and Mrs. James Houston planned by their niece Miss Sarah Houston. Guests included Mrs. Nellie Bonner Mrs. Maude Spayd Mrs. Downs and daughters Mrs. Jake Abshire and family Mrs. Kate Conner and family and Mrs. John Morris. Grape punch and cake were served.
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