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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
6
The Civic Society calls for an end to begging for the November term of the circuit court and the December term of the county commissioner's court. Henry Link and Edward Squier are noted in association with the effort.
A New York based National Association for the Prevention of Mendicancy and Charitable Simp Sociology led by James Forbes seeks nationwide police and charity cooperation to curb professional mendicants. It will fund a bureau with 9,000 records and 500 photographs to aid detection while prioritizing rehabilitation for the truly needy.
Frederick Stein named administrator by Spencer circuit court to manage the estate of Margaret Foertach of Spencer County Indiana. The estate is presumed solvent. Attorney S. Bramel listed for the administration.
In Spencer Circuit Court Spencer County Indiana No 8168 John Roberts Plaintiff vs America F Roberts Defendant. The defendant America F Roberts is not a resident of Indiana and unless she appears and answers or demurs by January 28 1910 the complaint will be heard in her absence at Rockport Court House. James A Hopkins Clerk attorney R B Roberts for Plaintiff.
The Spencer County board of commissioners invites sealed bids for furnishing books blanks and stationery for county officers for 1910. Bids due at the auditor's office by 2 p.m. on Monday January 3rd 1910. Specifications filed in the auditor's office.
State notice from Spencer County states Alvin H. Branch is appointed administrator of Gideon Niehaus deceased. The estate is indicated as solvent. Reinhard and Stevenson serve as attorneys for the administrator.
Zachary Kern seeks a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a small front room on Main Street Santa Fe Indiana with on premise drinking. He also asks to sell cigars and tobacco at the same location. The request will be heard on the first Monday in January 1910 by the Spencer County Board of Commissioners at the auditor's office in the county courthouse.
Rail schedule details routes between Rockport Evansville Hatfield Richland and intermediate points with hourly departures from dawn to evening. Freight service runs from Rockport to Evansville daily except Sunday with trains stopping at towns on limited service. Information line provides telephone and executive contacts.
A concise note emphasizes preserving fruit as the summer rule, urging preparation and smart storage to extend harvest flavor.
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