Recalled Rockport Citizens From 62 Years Ago Letter
Postmaster Salm receives a reminiscence by a Rockport resident recalling townsfolk from sixty two years ago. The note names workers at John Howard’s shop, a hotel operator, steamboat days on the Mississippi, and the author’s journeys from New Albany to Louisville by flatboat and steamboat while detailing service in the 86th Illinois and life in Ringgold County Iowa.
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Salm
Rocknort
Rockport
Spencer Co
John Howard
Ben Francher
Zeak Dodd
Cochran
Green
Jones
Ehen
Sargent
Howard
Wesley Hall
Capitan
Hall
Mississippi
Capt. Hall
Will
Jess Kesner
Georgetown
Jesse
New Albany
New Olrneas
Louisville
New Orleans
Eclipse
A. L. Shotwell
R. J.ward
Woodyard
Brandenburg
John Morgan
Indiana
Ilinois
Illinois, Co. A
Iowa
Ringgold Co
Adair Accepts Defeat Good Naturedly in Indiana Governor Race
Republican loss labeled swamp talk, Indiana candidate J A M Adair says campaign was pleasant. He sits in Washington after defeat noting no ill will, blaming circumstances and funding gaps for the small margin. He commends the Democratic effort and reflects on opposition spending.
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J. A. M. Adair
Indiana
Washington
Bell Machine
Party
Democratic Party
Whitehead's Orchestra to Play Dance in Bloomington
Bloomington Indiana December 21 1916 Whitehead's Orchestra will play for a dance at the auditorium Thursday evening December 28 1916. The group has the best reputation at Indiana University and is touring cities during the holidays including Evansville Wednesday night. A great treat for those who enjoy up to date music.
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Bloomington
Ind
Whitehead
Indiana University
Evansville
Will Case Goes To Gibson In Landmark Probate Dispute
Clarence Wright sues Sonny Marsh and others to contest the will of George W. Marsh. The Warrick county trial was moved to Gibson circuit court after defense sought the change. Prominent local lawyers remain retained in the case as it proceeds to Gibson.
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Gibson
Clarence Wright
Sonny Marsh
George W. Marsh
Warrick Circuit
Gibson Circuit Court
Warrick County
Mule Shipment From Nashville Puts Spencer County Trade On Route
J. N. Mallory of Nashville Tennessee has bought mates in Spencer county for four weeks and shipped three carloads south. He plans another carload today and will return home to spend the holidays then be back the first of the new year.
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J. N. Mallory
Nashville, Tenn
Spencer County
Unclear wartime claim reaches editor for publication
An incomplete note from J A Carr of Diagonal Iowa appeals for a response to a wartime claim that the conflict created four million free men. The fragment asks readers to pass the message to an editor or someone who can answer.
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J. A. Carr
Diagonal
High Officials Address Woman's Club on Supervisors
Regular program dispensed with as high officials discuss read supervisors to the Woman's Club. Club feasts on flow of reason and eloquence of notables. Election interest described as not great with few districts showing a spirited contest.
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Woman's Club
Better Butter May Be Result In Rockport Club Meet
The Woman's club of Rockport met at Washington school on December 14 with a vicirola by Mrs Mollie Payne. Visitors included Mesdames Rosenbaum Hirst and Born and J W Torrance. Talks urged federation work and better butter amid food price concerns. County club and Parent Teacher efforts noted. Election results reported for Grass and neighboring townships.
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Woman’s Club of
Rockport
Washington
Mollie Payne
C. W. Halbruge
David Rosenbaum
Vernon
Edward Lucxe
Newburg
Charles D. Hirst
Daily Food Alliance
New York City
J. W. Torrance
Evansville
Bertha Born
State Board
Americanization Committee
Mesdames Werman Rosebaum
Ramblers Club
Mt. Vernon
D. C. Jolly
Ora Wilson
Luce Township
Helen Baumsgaertner
Rosenbaum
Locke
Born
Indiana
Torrance
Bartrim
Will Case Goes Gut In Perry County Suit Dismissal
The Jarboe Megan will case before Judge Buskirk was dismissed on motion with costs against the plaintiff. The Spencer circuit court changed venue from Perry county. Seven witnesses attended while about forty were notified not to appear. Depositions remain custody of the clerk subject to Perry circuit court order. The suit may be refiled later.
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Jarboe
Megan
Thes. B. Buskirk
Spencer
Perry County
Buskirk
Perry Circuit
Township Trustees Meet Discuss Local Matters
The township trustees held their regular monthly meeting last Monday in the office of the county superintendent. All trustees were present except John Hallet of Harrison township. Alex Rheinlander, trustee of Perry township, Vanderhure county, attended and discussed subjects of interest to township trustees.
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John Hallet
Harrison Township
Alex Rheinlander
Perry Township
Vanderhure O ‘County
Club adjourns with social hour and refreshments
After the meeting the club adjourned to a social hour where refreshments including chicken salad sandwiches and coffee were served.
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Jolly
Lincoln Highway Commission Reports Route Through Dale Huntingburg and Jasger
The Lincoln Highway Commission records show the Lincolns traveled via Dale, Huntingburg, and Jasger on their route toward Illinois, detailing the path and locations encountered along the journey.
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Dale
Huntingburg
Jasger
Illinois
Lincoln Highway Route Set by Commission
The governor’s commission has selected the Dale Jasper Petersburg route over Gentryville by Lincoln City to Vincennes as the Lincoln Highway path. The plan includes a 30 foot wide road with a vitrified brick center 14 feet wide on a concrete base and 8 feet of concrete on each side. Warrick county supporters voiced disappointment as efforts to reroute a section neared approval were noted.
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Ralston
Lincoln
Vincennes
Gentryville
Dale
Huntingborg
Jasper
Petersburg
Folsomville
Boonville
Lynnville
Lincolns
Spencer County
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Dale-Jasper- Petersburg
Warrick
Board of Commissioners of
Warrick County
Auto Accident Near City Limits Involves Dog
On Grandview road near the city limits a driver swerved to avoid a small dog. The car overturned after striking a pedestrian, Miss Anna Bartrim, who was knocked but unharmed. Four Lamar residents: Bert Helmich Ed Zimmerman Vernie McDaniel and Frank Johnson were uninjured and continued to Rockport.
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Grandview Road
Herbert Helmich
Ed Zimmerman
Vernie McDaniel
Frank Johnson
Lamar
Rockport
Harris Cremie
Anna Bartrim
Owensboro Tobacco Prices Soar Ahead of Next Year
Reports from Owensboro Kentucky show Pryor leaf and trash tobacco reaching new highs with baskets at 25 and 24 dollars per hundred pounds. Prices averaged around 12.49 dollars for the day as 118 615 pounds sold, with buyers predicting sustained demand and higher trash prices into next June.
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Owensboro
Owensbord
Courier Journal
Pryor
J. W. Lindsey
St. Joseph
Owensboro Tobacco Company
Lindsey
Owensboro Inquirer
Green River
Cals
Married in Rockport Ed Waters Weds Lola Meyers
Ed Waters son of William Waters and Lola Meyers daughter of Lee Meyers were married in Rockport on Wednesday after obtaining a license. Rev J L Battram performed the ceremony at his home on North Sixth Street. Waters has rented Mrs Henry Ray’s farm near McCoy’s crossing on the Richland branch traction line to farm next season.
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Ed Waters
Wm. Waters
Lola Meyers
Lee Meyers
Rockport
J. L. Battram
Sixth
Waters
Mra
Henry Ray
McCoy’s Crossing
Richland
Traction
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Adair
Orchestra Coming
Grass Township
Alva Carter
F. M. Fulks
J. A. Hall
William Scheessele
Ohio Township
James S. Richey
Ralph Herron
Robert M. Mackey
Abe‘Linecola Morris
Hammond Township
le “Mack Bunner
Robert, M. Smith
Herbert Pyle
T. M. Rice
Hut Township
George Lautner
Adam Hicker
George Vogell
Ben Arnold
Ed Bullock
Reed
John Ranger
Lush Kellams
Fred Williams
Wylie Gunn
Clay Township
W. B. Connor
John Stockdale
Ward Gaines
Jacob Held
Theodore Otto
Frank Arnold
Tred Roessler
August Ernst
Carter Township
Frank Nord
John Wibbler
Parry H. Rice
John Spencer
Will Case
Township Trustees
Lincoln Highway Commission
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