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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
4
The article claims President Roosevelt joined the Ananias club and decries a Panama letter published that week as scandalous, saying it would embarrass patriotic Americans to recall it originating from the president.
Multiple Spencer County boards announce bid solicitations for banks and trust companies to receive public funds deposits under Indiana law. Proposals due at various town and district offices, with bonds and official forms required, under Chapter 222 Acts of 1907.
The Rockport Indiana board of finance invites proposals for receipt and custody of public funds on deposit for the city. Bids must follow official forms under state statute approved March 9, 1907. Proposals by personal or surety bonds or collateral bonds are required, signed by John H. Walker president and Robert Atkinson clerk.
The Carter township board of finance sets January 4 1908 at 1 pm at the trustee’s office Dale to receive written proposals from Indiana banks and trust companies to hold public funds on deposit under state law and report terms and safekeeping requirements.
Old advertisement promotes a rheumatism cure with a dandelion and sarsaparilla mix, claiming quick relief and kidney cleansing effects. A separate notice cites President Roosevelt’s civil service order for fourth class postmasters and lists Pike county names. Also includes a public sale notice for Jonathan Parker estate in Rockport Indiana with sale terms and assets.
Marriage of Harry Chapple of Tell City to Eva Hibbs occurred Friday evening at the M E parsonage with Rev Edwin H Boldry officiating. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents. A separate item notes the lodge’s resolutions of respect for Ervin Goodman, detailing loss to Odd Fellows, his family, and memorial copies to be made.
A witty note on delays and patience. The saying implies many expected benefits arrive late or in minor form rather than as grand rewards.
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