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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
4
The Rockport Democrat issues its Friday edition dated February 28 1908. It notes publication details including weekly schedule and contact numbers for office and residence. Advertising rates are available on request.
The Democrat announces John Haller for reassessment of Harrison township subject to the democratic primary. Jacob W. Weaver is named for Harrison township trustee subject to the primary. Albert A. Kemp of Dale is a candidate for sheriff of Spencer county subject to the Democratic convention or primary election.
The Inter Ocean cites union officials estimating half of Chicago’s 200,000 union members are jobless. American Car and Foundry plants employ 150,000 but face closure in ten days due to no orders. Wages at Western Tube Works may be cut, threatening earnings. Santa Fe officials note 10 million dollars tied up in idle equipment, including 8,000 box cars and 68 engines.
The piece argues over labeling financial trouble as stringency versus panic, citing Indianapolis Star figures on relief applications and funds. It discusses Indiana political strife, Beveridge’s attacks on rivals, Marion county corruption, and Morgan's suspected stance on Taft versus Roosevelt era factions.
A Republican Editorial association executive committee member in Indianapolis last week rebranded a panic as stringency, noting little difference to those described. A dispatch from the Indianapolis News reports Philadelphia on February 10 seeking aid in a campaign appeal.
Destitute workers in Philadelphia's Kensington mill district, a major industrial hub, appealed for aid as a committee was formed to act on a delegation's plea. The call estimates 5 000 to 50 000 people may need relief, spanning men women and children.
A poem excerpt recalls a winter night with a father longing for cash or a leap to Standard Oil stock while the mother tends the home. The scene shifts to family warmth as biscuits fry, tea pours, and chores begin for baking day. The father naps, the mother prepares, and both share domestic rhythms.
The personal property of the late Mrs. Emily E. Kitchen will be sold at private sale at the residence on 8th street. The sale begins at 10 a.m. on Wednesday March 4 with James L. Houston handling details.
Civic groups chafe at inaction as residents demand concrete steps after months of talk. Officials face pressure to outline measurable reforms and timetables, with community meetings planned to push for accountability and progress.
County news reports Henry C. Fulks and Florence Hullet married last Sunday night with Esquire James H. Youngs presiding. It notes improving health of the sick, Rev. J C Lawburgh visiting Rockport on business, a son born to Mr and Mrs Hubbard Walks, and Re E Wesseler moving stock to Sid Stocking who takes over the building materials stock in the former store.
J C Haines left Monday for Spencer Oklahoma for a three week visit with George Herron and J Hall Rhodes to drink alkali water. The Richland branch lacks mail and cars last Thursday causing people to stay home. Mrs Lettie Singleton ninety six, perhaps the county’s oldest woman, is ill at her home south of town and is sister of the late Wm B Richardson. The temperance people have.
Busy volunteers seek signatures for a township remonstrance against liquor licenses. About fifteen to twenty men gather names with an aim to file next Friday with the county auditor for board action. Roads muddy, a rare white crow appears at the Crow home, and a newborn girl arrives as James Wires fractures a kneecap last Sunday. Dr Jolly and McCoy set the injury. Rev Enos Kerr starts Baptist church meetings at Bradly's station.
Vernon Indiana correspondent notes local visitors and a Ferdinand wedding. Alois Vaal and Barbara Fendel wed Tuesday morning with Rev. Maurice Helfrick officiating at the new church. A dinner and dance followed at the groom’s mother’s home as the couple prepare to depart.
In a day or two, Mt. Vernon non residents will relocate to a farm where they will live. The move follows local plans to house residents on agricultural land for temporary settlement.
Chrisney reports Gideon Bennett improving at his home south of town. A large meeting of high school teachers association drew strong attendance last Saturday. Mrs. Will Shrode of Detroit visits I N Shrode’s family. John P D John to lecture on Worth of Man at Mozart hall next Monday night March 2. Dr John praised as a powerful speaker. George H Thompson nominated township assessor by Democrats. no opposition for trustee and Wm Link named for that office.
Protracted meeting continues as about 18 have joined the Hatfield church. The power house remains shut since last Thursday and no resumption is likely without new machinery. Local residents prefer modern power to the old locomotive system. James H. Youngs is ill. Dan Lang and Salem Parker are building homes likely to be ready soon. Curtis Sanders and Martin Middleton show health improvements after illnesses.
The son of David Walters broke his arm on Tuesday. Dr. J C Glackman attended and reset the injury, and the boy is recovering well.
James Martin conducted a business trip to Dale Monday. Mrs. Peter Moll remains ill but improving. Susie Schweitzer stayed several days in Troy with Miss Agnes Gaesser. Albert Schierbaum’s family hosted Lewis and Wallemier couples from Evanville last week. Selma Martin visits Dale this week. Frank Haase, a carpenter, traveled to the county capital Monday. Louis and John Haaser visited Rockport Thursday. J A Koenig and Frank Zwickel tinners went to Liberal Monday to roof a house for Jacob Heid.
Liberal Mrs. John Schroeder remains very ill with the grip Mrs. Henry Zwickel of Knoxville Tenn visits her parents Mr and Mrs George Sloops Valentine Maier visits relatives in Evansville and Boonville this week John Hoops made a business trip to Santa Fe Wednesday The Brinkman children ill with pneumonia are improving Louis G Tableman visited New Boston this week at Englebrecht and Racine John A Miller urged as a Republican representative candidate by friends in the county
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