JOS W NOURSE Dcad Prominent in County Education Affairs
Jos W. Nourse was a prominent figure in county education matters serving as county superintendent for several years, shaping educational policy and administration.
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27 Dec 1907
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Rockport Democrat in Rockport, Indiana
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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
1
Death Claims Prominent Rockport Citizen
Friends in Rockport were shocked by the death of Joseph W. Nourse after a week of pneumonia. He was born in Bardstown Kentucky in 1841 and moved to Rockport in 1872 to run a drug and book business. He served as County Superintendent of schools and was a longtime member of the Presbyterian church. A January 1875 marriage to Nettie Fee produced four children. He was a senior partner in Nourse & Limberger Company and active in local church work. The obituary notes his high regard among citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Nourse
Rockport
South Rockport
M.M. Rankin
Presbyterian Church
Nourse
Bardstown
Jefferson County
Lewisville
Jesse Kincheloe
Nettie Fee
Robert
Myra
Annetta
Labor Groups Denounce Watson Over Ship Subsidy Bill
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and other Indiana labor groups issue resolutions denouncing James E. Watson for supporting the ship subsidy bill and opposing his bid for Indiana governor. They frame the Indiana campaign around electing a governor and legislature to influence the future U.S. Senate selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Railroad
State of Indians
James E. Watson
Congress
Indiana
United States
Ennet
Local nuptials and marriages listed from Spencer and surrounding counties
A透OCR list shows multiple marriage pairings and engagements from Spencer County and nearby areas. Names include Fred Young and Roxie Adams, Carren Beasley and Carrie Kinney, Willie Clark and Belle Mitchell, Denby Bevers and Cora Frakes, Marry Hall and Stella Brooks, plus several other couples with ages and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Young
Farmer
Spencer County
Roxie Adams
Carren A. Beasley
Carpenter
Carrie B. Kinney
Willie Clark
Gentryville
Belle Mitchell
Denby Bvers
Cora Frakes
Marry Hall
Daviess County
Stella Brooks
Maiarried
Dac
Sgt
Win
Jones
Harvey Ouarter
Hager Williams
Claude Herron
Lincoln Whity
Hattie Murray
Lincoln City
Wm. Reineger
Buston Cutter
Rockport
Marion F. Bressler
Wm. Jones
Willian M. Eiceman
Chrisney
Louise M. Kratz
L. L. Dougherty
Frederickstown
Mary A. Guathrett
Miurtied
Wmn. Jones
Jamess. Gibbs
Almira Hosay
George W. Brand
Ollie M. Ward
Spencer County Farmers Institute to Meet in Rockport
The regular session of the Spencer county farmers institute will be held in Rockport next year with aims to be the county’s best. Rockport merchants have subscribed over 50 dollars for premium awards to encourage superior farm products. Membership costs 25 cents yearly, open to any farmer or interested person by giving name and fee to officers KE. H. Jones Philip Atkinson Jr or W. W. Guy, who serve as President Secretary and Treasurer respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer County Farmers’ Institute
Rockport
KE. H. Jones
Philip Atkinson Jr
W. W. Guy
Confusing Presidential Coinage and Death Dates Puzzles
A garbled text puzzle discusses U S presidents Adams Jefferson Madison Monroe and Washington. It mentions aging differences and term endings and asserts Adams Jefferson Madison Monroe died July 4 1829, Monroe died July 4 occasional misdates, and a stray note about a lone exception Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
George Washington
Jefferson
Maddison
Monroe
Sid
Win
Tenry Hiurvison
Park Commission Approves Entrance Improvements in City
Nancy Hanks Lincoln park commission met last Thursday with J. C. Meyenberg of Tell City. They authorized landscaping and concreting at the park entrance. Only part of the planned work was arranged, to finish in about four months. After completion, further landscaping extension will be pursued. The fencing company hopes to complete the fence in a few weeks if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commission
Nancy Hanks
Lincoln Park Commission
J. C. Meyenberg
Tell City
Meyenberg
Pur
Damages suit filed against Southern Railway over ejectment
Ferdinand Kratz of Chrisney sues the Southern Railroad for 1999 dollars after being ejected from a Rockport to Chrisney train and acquitted of public intoxication. He also sues Conductor Sullivan for malicious prosecution. The document notes related divorce suits and political commentary from The Commoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern Railway Company
Ferdinand Kratz
Chrisney
Henry Kratz
Rockport
Kratz
Sgt. Jones
Sullivan
Southern
Mariah J. Chapman
Roberts
Uriah Chapman
Nathan Taylor
Cora Taylor
Vanderburg
Lindsey
President declines third term amid reform battle
The president reiterates he will not seek a third term, fueling a straight fight between reform-minded Republicans and stand patters. The piece links Taft, Roosevelt, and Bryan, and notes a gift watch from Charles A. Keene to William Jennings Bryan illustrating tariff trust protection. it portrays Democratic advantage against Roosevelt Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taff
Tita Folette
Cnould
Taft
Roosevelt
Rockport 4H Elects Officers At Regular Meeting
At the Rockport court No. 185 T. B. 4H meeting last Friday night new officers were elected led by P C Jacob Emd wig Chief Louis H. Kreeger and Mrs Carrie Olsch named Judge Lizzie B. Wright Scrine J G Taylor Keeper of Tr ibute J W Crooks Captain Or ville Goodman Guide Mrs Geo Garrett Teacher Otis Bryan K I G Ed Melton and O G The installation is scheduled for the first January meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hurs
Rockport Court No
T. B
Jacob Emdwig
P. C
Louis H. Kreeger
Carrie Olsch
Lizzie B. Wright
James G. Taylor
Tripute
J. W. Crooks
Orville Goodman
Geo. Garrett
Otis Bryan
Ed Melton
O. G
Soldier Luther Brown Enlists in Cavalry at Evansville
Luther Brown joined the U S Army Cavalry after enlisting at the Evansville Army Recruiting Station on December 12 1907. He passed a superior physical exam by Capt Reed and was sent to Jefferson Barracks Missouri for preliminary training before assignment to his regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Luther Brown
Cavalry
Army
Evansville
Reed
Jefferson Barracks
L Louis
Mrs Claude Kincaid Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Claude Kincaid died Thursday after a long illness. She is survived by her husband two children a father four brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held at Shiloh Church Friday at 2 30 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Kincaid
Shiloh Church
Makemson Guest Of Miss Miller In Chicago Area
Charles Makemson of Chicago Ill was the guest of Miss Maude Miller last Sunday. Mr Makemson is manager of the Pinkerton Folding Box Manufacturing Company of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Makemson
Chicago
Ill
Bridges Appointed Jury Commissioner to Fill Unexpired Term
Bridges has been appointed jury commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Jos W. Nourse. The move assigns Bridges to oversee juror duties and ensure jury service processes remain upheld. Nourse’s term previously covered ongoing civic duties and community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. PF. Bridges
Jos. W. Nourse
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