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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1907

Page

3

Local residents noted during Sunday gatherings

August Lehr from near Rock Port visited Sunday. Mrs Wolfe traveled to Louisville to see her daughters. Mr and Mrs Joe Groeller were in St Meinrad Sunday. Joe Kappner from near Rock Port visited. Jos Schwoeppe and Frank Kunkler of Johnsburg were here. John Demuth and Sebastian Horlander are seriously ill. Rudolph Grundhoefer returned home last week. Andy Jockim of Ferdinand attended Y M I L Lodge meeting here Sunday.

August Lehr Rockport

The Texas Wonder Kidney Cure Ad

An old advertisement touts The Texas Wonder as a remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. It claims nationwide availability from druggists and offers a two month mail treatment for one dollar from Dr El W W Hall at 2926 Olive Street St Louis Missouri with testimonials from Kentucky.

Texas Hall Olive Street St. Louis Kentucky

Local Social News From Lincoln City and Nearby

Mrs Bilis Epperson of Buteford Illinois visited her niece Mrs Huattie Survant this week. Mrs Eliza Allen of Tell City visits relatives nearby. Mrs Tom Johnson, ill, shows improvement. Mrs A W Herron visited sister Mrs Charlotte Stocking in St Louis. A Christmas entertainment is planned for Christmas Eve with all invited. Protracted meeting began at the U B church last Sunday night.

Bilis Epperson Buteford Illinois Huattie Survant Eliza Allen Tell City Tom Johnson A. W. Herron Charlotte Stocking St. Louis U. B

Revival Meetings At M E Church At Richland City

Revival meetings run at the M E church with good success led by Rev S J Cross and evangelist Rev Hower ton of English Indiana. Mrs James Hurley dies at her home two miles north after long illness. funeral at the M E church with Rev S J Cross officiating. Interment to follow.

M. E. Church S. J. Cross Howerton Ind James Hurley M. KE

Alorine Syringe and Antiseptic Suppositories Offer

The Alorine female syringe and the Alorine antiseptic suppositories are available for purchase at local druggists. Customers can inquire about prices and batch sizes at participating pharmacies.

Mt Zion Cemetery and Local Bank Opening Report

In Mt Zion cemetery two sons survive John W and C M Harley. The new bank board met Tuesday and planned to open January 1 with a modern banking house. Officers include Dr J Jolly president Cr L H Melloy VP Thomas H Axton secretary and C Ferguson cashier. Taylor Hawkins and Florence Brock wed last Saturday and will live in Richland City. The canning company shipped its last car this Wednesday and the factory reports a good first season.

Mt. Zion John W C. M. Harley J. ©. Jolly Cr. L. H. Melloy Thomas H. Axton C. Ferguson Taylor Hawkins Florence Brock Richland City the Canning Company

Local residents travel and town notes in Dale area

Curtis Cox in Rockport on business while John Herr and Nellie Clark visit Evansville and Boonville. Teachers visit Evansville schools as Dale closes for the day. Telephone questions loom for January. Various locals, including Dr. Beardsley and Dr. Bryant, conduct business in Rockport. Death of Ben Sabelhanus. funeral at Catholic cemetery. Friends honor Mrs. Frances Haller’s 77th birthday with a surprise party and multiple attendees.

Curtis Cox Rockport John Herr Evansville Nellie Clark Boonville John Beardsley Will Wood Princeton Westfield Ill St. Louis Presbyterian Church Spencer County W. S. Bryant Rosa Katie Pheiffer Louisville Frank Ernst Mike Friedal Jose Boehm Robert Lambeck New Boston Jos. Holtzmann Paul Coullignon Jasper Alphonz John Rupprecht St. Meinrad Wolf Nemer John Haller Joseph Bumm John Hubers Tom Hill Loran Cherry Troy Ben Sabelhanus C. Newman Huntingburg Frances Haller Mary Schneider Mary Collignon Mary Boehm Katie Riehl Mary Klein Thresia Sergeskoetter

My Dear Friends From Seattle City Letter

The writer describes seven months aboard the Sound and the emerging Seattle spirit. He promises a physical description of the region and its inhabitants, noting the press letters from Seattle and his intent to write more about this portion of the country.

Seattle The Sound Seattle Spirit

Clothing Catalog Items Include Robes, Jackets, Hats, and Shoes

A listing of apparel and accessories such as smoking jackets house coats lounging robes bath robes night robes fancy vests sweater vests cardij jackets knox hats hanan shoes neckwear slippers sweaters gloves cuff buttons stick pins work shirts business suits dress suits is presented. The collection covers outerwear inners and formal attire including hats shoes and links to wearable accessories.

Bran and feed price listing note

A compact price item shows per ton rates for bran and mixed feed ship stuff with values $20.00 and $25.00 respectively, indicating bulk commodity pricing details.

State politics and Roosevelt blamed for industrial slump

In a Rockport letter, with a largely Republican state, readers blame Roosevelt and New York bank stock over-speculation for the low mood in industries. Discouraging hometown letters prompt invites to visit Seattle in 1909 to see the reality. Sincerely, Rose B Mehr.

Roosevelt New York

Seattle Then and Now A Northwest City Snapshot

The letter describes Seattle's water surrounds and landmarks including Puget Sound Lake Washington Green Lake and Lake Union. It notes Mt Rainier and Mt Baker visible from the city and praises Cedar River water. It mentions West Seattle Ballard population near 300 000 University of Washington campus and Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition planned for 1909. It closes with a note on manufacturing layoffs but hopeful state recovery.

Seattle Puget Sound Lake Washington Green Lake Lake Union Union Bay Ellicott Bay Olympia Range Cascades Mt Rainier Mr. Baker West Seattle Ballard University of Washington Washington

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