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Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1916

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Bonded debt retirement shocks Indiana politics

Indianapolis reports the state paid off remaining bonded debt saving five percent interest. Democrats claim they have now retired nearly two million in debts inherited from Republicans and paid 265,000 of the last bonded debt. The piece notes primary law actions and intra party feuds among Adair Clare Watson New Hanly and the progressives.

Indianapolis Republican State Central Machine Republicansad Crittenberger Butler Supreme Court Adair Clare Republicans State Central Machine Watson New Waston Lafayette Chicago Indiana AJ. Frank Hanly Hanly Republi‘ean The National Enquirer

Harrison Township Drives County Tax Revenue and Votes Democratic

Harrison township in Spencer county shows a stable 400 vote majority for the Democratic ticket and reports not a penny spent on poor relief, with no land delinquencies and only minimal personal-property delinquencies. The trustee notes residents pay taxes and debts, keeping the township prosperous and loyal to the party.

Harrison Spencer County Loehrlein Harrison Township

Rockport P T A Holds Meeting Despite Weather

The Rockport parent teacher association met in the Washington building with fair attendance as weather worsened. A Lindsey chaired due to sickness of the president and vice president. A high school double quartet performed and a talk on grading spurred discussion. The group assumed the debt from community singing and formed a publicity committee to inform the public about meetings and programs. The next meeting is scheduled for the second Tuesday in February.

Rockport Parent-Teacher Association Washington Lindsey Bays Association

County to Pay Bonded Indebtedness Next Saturday

County Auditor Stocking will pay the last of the county bonded debt next Saturday amounting to 9000 dollars with one year's interest. The unpaid bonds total 11900 dollars for an infirmary building debt leaving a balance of funds on hand of 20009 dollars after payment. The report claims the county has enough money to cover all debt with eight thousand dollars to spare.

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Chrisney Creamery Receiver Sought in Civil Suit

In Spencer County a suit seeks appointment of a receiver for Chrisney Creamery Co. It alleges years of inactivity and asset decline, with no dividends for three years, and asks liquidation of assets for creditor and stockholder distribution. Other court items include divorces, naturalizations, and guardianship reports.

Chrisney Creamery Charles F. Courcier Chrisney Creamery Co L. N. Savage People’s Saving - Bank ‘of Evansville Swan & Magon Torneys Homes Madden Et. al Keck Gonnerman Company

Kramer LaKey Marriage at Chrisney

The wedding of Louis Kramer and Marie Lakey occurred last Sunday at Chrisney with about 70 guests. The bride wore a white satin costume with rosebud trimming. bridesmaids wore blue silk. The couple will live on the groom’s farm near Rock Hill.

Marien Louis Kramlakev Chingees Edith Bayles Fred Hearing Evansville Gertrude Whitehouse Newtonville Karl Kramer Chrisney Wm.j. Kramer John Lakey Rock Hill Kramer

Wilkinson and Mattingley wedding in Evansville

On January 10, 1916 at Rev. W. E. Sweeney’s residence the marriage of J. F. Wilkinson and Lottie Lee Mattingley occurred. The bride, daughter of J. B. Mattingley, is a former teacher active in domestic science and the groom is a farmer and Indiana Nut Nursery proprietor. After a southern trip the couple will reside on the Luce township farm.

W. E. Sweeney First Christian Church of Evansville J. F. Wilkinson Lottie Lee Mattingley Rockport Wilkinson John W. Wilkinson Indiana Nut Nursery Luce Township

Couple Married in Hammond Township

Miss Alice Dawson daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Dawson of near Hammond Township and Mr Philip Freschley were married on view day in a simple ceremony.

Alice Dawson Albert Dawson Near On View Philip

Farm Products Show a Bustling Success with Promising Growth

The city farm products show held last Thursday and Friday drew about 40 exhibitors featuring corn, tobacco, seeds, poultry and hogs. Premiums awarded cover categories from best ear to best single ear and include multiple entries from Johnson County, Earl Hammond, J. Murray and others. Notable hogs were shown by L. F. Weiss and Will Hall, with a large 810 pound Poland China boar attracting attention. Organizers plan to expand next year with more space to accommodate increased attendance and exhibits.

L. F. Wiess Will Hall James Haines Jr Tom Hillis Lawrence Shrode Weiss Johnson County Myler Shrode L. A. Clark J. C. Murray Earl Hammond Shirley Parker Reid Yellow Dent J.C. Murray Francis Hammond Hazen Adams Piichiard G- Gentry A. P. Wright Shelby, Wright E. G. Gentry D. F. Winchell Popcorn Myler Shrodes J. D. Roberts Alex Deen Riley Bailey Jim. Abshire Earl’ Hammond D. F. Winchell Shelby Wright James CG Frank Shelby Wright

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