Court actions settle multiple cases in Rockport docket
In this circuit court summary Judge rules on numerous cases including John T Stevenson's cross complaint for 184 dollars, Edward Payne replevin victory, Frank Beasley dismissed, Henry Otto 500 dollar judgment against Jos Jasper estate, Venus venue changes for Ella Perry and Lilly Van Coney, Cora Taylor divorce and restoration of maiden name Crowdsr, various reports approved for drainage and guardians, dismissals on notes and contracts with costs, changes of venue and trial dates set, liquor-law case with guilty plea and fines, plus the Junior yell concluding the session at Rockport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
John T. Stevenson
Jefferson Ray
Henry Otto
Jos. B. Jasper
Ella Perry
Shubal C. Little
Perry County
Lilly van Coney
Nathan Taylor
Cora Taylor
Crowdsr
Coats
Davis Enlow
Alfred T. Wirk
Cynthia A. Dawson
M.C. Cain
Wm. Corey
Winn & S.stillwell
Smith Hazen
Chas. F. Mass
John P. Sauter
Andy Betz
Cox and Armstrong
Spase
United States Build& Loan Institution
Je A. Done
Louis F. Sergoth
Kelvin H. Lockyear
Board of County Commissioners
Elias E. Wesseler
State of Indiana
Harry Johnson
City Council Approves 10 Year Electric Lighting Contract
The council adopted an ordinance renewing the city's electric lighting pact for ten years. It sets $60 per year for 2000 candle power arc lights and 18 for 40 candle power lamps, with domestic and commercial lighting up to ten cents per kilowatt and a power rate of 50 a kilowatt. Water Works plans to install meters and high efficiency lamps, with rate revision after eighteen months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Works Company
Hatfield Lodge Hosts Odd Fellows Degree Work and Banquet
Twenty five members of the local lodge of Odd Fellows testify to Hatfield hosting skilled cooking and entertainment. The Hatfield lodge exemplified the second and third degrees with three candidates. Officers and the working team delivered impressive degree work followed by a social session and banquet with short speeches.
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L.oof
Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Hatfield
Bank Directors Elected at Two Local Banks
The First National Bank holders chose E. M. Payne W. I. Rudd C. H. Lawbury A. J. Payton John G. Rimstidt John G. Haines and George B. Crowder as directors for the year EH M Payne was named president Wm I Rudd cashier and R B Crowder assistant cashier The Farmers Bank elected Chas Lieb T KE Snyder L F Weiss Geo Wandell Wm 4H Parker J M Graoiney and W W Kellams The bank officials election was postponed to the February directors meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Banking House
E. M. Payne
W. I. Rudd
C. H. Lawbury
A. J. Payton
John G. Rimstidt
John G. Haines
George B. Crowder
EH. M. Payne
Wm. I. Rudd
R. 8. Crowder
Farmer’s Bank
Chas Lieb
T. KE. Snyder
L. F. Weiss
Geo. Wandell
Dale Tobacco Warehouse Company Formed In Dale
Articles of incorporation filed with Recorder Mill establish the Dale Tobacco Warehouse Company with $5 000 capital stock in 10 shares of $10 each. The firm, a 50 year corporation, will operate in Dale with directors Wm Stewart J F Beardsley Win Tuley John Meier Denby Hasley Conrad Seifert and Joe Kelly. Its purpose is to buy sell and deal generally in tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Tobacco Warehouse Company
Recorder Mill
Dale
Wm. Stewart
J. F. Beardsley
Win Tuley
John Meier
Denby Hasley
Conrad Seifert
Joe Kelly
telLacco
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Marsh on 80th Birthday
On Saturday January 11 a birthday dinner was hosted at Geo W Marsh home for Mrs Marsh aged 80. Attendees included Loney Marsh Fred Marsh H P Wright Clarence G Wright Osborn Harrington and the Misses Anna Small Lou Osborn. Mrs Marsh baked the cake herself. Mr and Mrs Marsh celebrated 57 years of marriage, their golden wedding occurred seven years ago at Christmas.
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Geo W. Marsh
Marsh
Loney Marsh
Fred Marsh
H. P. Wright
Clarence G. Wright
Osborn
Harrington
Anna Small
Lou Osborn
Mrs. Marsh
Birthday Surprise Honors John G. Bauman
On Tuesday January 9, a 67th birthday for John G. Bauman drew friends to his yard at 7 p.m. A string band played Some Sweet Home as guests entered. Mr and Mrs Bauman hosted a pleasant evening with social chat and music. Bauman received several gifts and refreshments were served.
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John G. Bauman
Mr. Bauman
Petitions Urge Restoring Texas Mail Service to Rockport
Residents in Rockport circulated petitions early this week to postal authorities requesting the reestablishment of the Texas mail to Rockport. They argue the service has been best prior to the Southern train time change and is now more needed than ever.
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Rockport
Texas Mail
Southern
Tarriff Reform Debate Dismissed as Impracticable
The Commoner argues tariff reform by a commission is impracticable saying congress can gather necessary testimony and that a commission would delay action, mislead the public, and be swayed by protectionist or reformist factions. It favors revising tariffs through existing officials and questions timing around elections.
The New Democracy and shifting party lines
The passage critiques Mr. Bryan’s Omaha address noting loosened party lines in modern times, except for a period under President Monrose when Federalism was buried and only one party remained. It argues that key issues of the last forty years have been removed, affecting both major parties in the upcoming election.
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Bryan
Omaha
James Monrose
Jefferson
Mr Bryan
Jeffersonian Democratic Platform Calls for Broad Unity
The Democratic convention should reaffirm Jeffersonian principles, avoid untested measures, and press for water transportation development. It pledges states’ rights, federal balance, and a square deal while opposing executive usurpation and new constitutional theories. Electric locomotives for the Great Northern will use three phase motors in the Cascade tunnel, boosting power and reducing tunnel gases.
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Monroe
Denver
St. Louis Republic
Great Northern
Great Northern Railroad
General Electric Co
Cascade Tunnel
Cascade Mountains
Seattle
Europe
Button factory in Rockport resumes weekly cash pay
Since the start of the year the Rockport button factory has resumed paying about one hundred workers weekly in cash rather than by check. The plant operates with strong demand, attracting expert cutters from other cities and sustaining higher output than similar Indiana river region shops.
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Ohio River
Indiana
Rockport
Passes Away at 47 in Praasaville
Miva Haare Praasaville died at her home last Friday at 6 20 am after several months of illness. She leaves a husband two daughters Mrs L N Savage and Cecelia and two sons Edward and Albert. Funeral was at St Bernard's church Monday at 9 am conducted by Rev Joseph Gerdon.
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Miva
Haare Praasaville
Marriage Licenses in Vanderburg and Spencer Counties
Albert Fischer 22 conductor Vanderburg county wed Edna Park er 19 clerk Vanderburg county on January 9 by Rev. C. M Pattie. Edward Mett 24 farmer Spencer county wed Lillie Saltzman 20 Spencer county on January 20 by Rev. J. L. Battram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Fischer
Vanderburg County
Edna Parker
C. M Pattie
Edward Mett
Spencer County
Lillie Saltzman
J. L. Battram
Tariff Reform Debate in Party Lines
A period editorial argues that tariff revision is unlikely under a Democratic House or President while the Republican Senate blocks action. It contends only a Republican victory can spur tariff reform, noting party control across government and urging voters to back the Republican ticket to force change.
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Senate
Republican Papers
Indiana
Repblican Senate
Republican Party
House
Election of Officers in Garnet Chapter Auxiliary
The Garnet Chapter 60 auxiliary met with Miss Maggie Gold to conduct elections. Officers elected: President Mrs. R. Roberts, Vice President Mrs. D. Morgan, Secretary Miss Nell Weil, Treasurer Mrs. F. Hearing, First Directress Mrs. C. Halbrage, Second Directress Mrs. J. Pattis. Refreshments, recitations, and music followed.
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Auxiliary of
Garnet
BE. S
Maggie Gold
R &. Roberts
D. L. Morgan
Nell Weil
Treas
F. A. Hearing
C. W. Halbrage
J S. Pattis
Matrimonial Strife Ends in Grim Hospital Truth
In a city center tale, Pat the bartender faces a broken marriage and a dire hospital prognosis. His wife visits him and reveals doctors insist he may not recover while Pat persists in hoping for recovery despite grim odds.
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Pat
Philadelphia Record
Telltale Bibles and Family Birth Records
A New York Post note explains secondhand book dealers seek old family Bibles for birth records. Such Bibles reveal ages, especially women's, and amid earlier mobility they were often lost. Prosperity now raises worry about private data under malicious use, prompting efforts to recover them.
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New Yorks Post
Mecca Pilgrim Recovers Own Purse In Church Coincidence
A Polish pilgrim in Czenstochowa reported his purse was stolen inside a church. He borrowed advice from a priest who offered to seek the thief. The pilgrim then robbed a man with a wallet, taking back the exact amount he had lost, and fled while the thief escaped.
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Czenstochowa
Warsaw Cor
Names of Dances and Their Origins
A brief essay explains dance names origins. It notes quadrille from French meaning a small square and country dance from Contredanse. Polka from Polish root pulka meaning half, waltz from German waltzen to revolve, reel and jig traced to French gigue.
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Harper’s Weekly
Farmer’s Lantern in Cow Stomach Stuns Butchers
An old farmer at a gathering claimed a cow ingested a lantern he left burning in the yard. He recounted finding the lantern still lit inside the cow’s stomach after slaughter, a tale that astonished the listening butchers.
Shoes Show Cracked Patent Leather in Old Stock
A man reports cracking patent leather on shoes bought last month at a department store. The clerk confirms they are old stock and suspects the patent has expired.
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Harper’s Weekly
Hen Lays in Coal Yard Cites Notice Nudge
A quip from a Philadelphia aviar humorously notes a hen continuing to lay in a coal yard after a notice that implies it is time to lay in the coal supply. The exchange frames a rural joke about timing and persistence.
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Joe
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Joseph M. Sturm
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Friends of Protection
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