Democrats Have Brighter Chances In 1920s Political Climate
A Washington survey shows the press leaning toward Democrats with aggressive criticism of the administration. Independent papers share momentum while old conservative organs defend fewer. Duponts owned Delaware papers but not Saulsbury's. Tariff talk argues protectionism, shifting costs to consumers and boosting foreign shipments.
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Independent
Duponts
Delaware
Willard Saulsbury
Senate
Hearst
Gsive
Scripps-McReapa
Denny Daisies
Frankiy Veans
Rey
Obituary for Sarah Ellen Thurman of Grandview Indiana
Sarah Ellen Gilson born August 7 1846 died January 13 1924 aged 16 years 5 months and 6 days married Lloyd Thurman March 23 1875. survived by her husband four children O P M Thurman Rockport William G George Olive Mosby Grandview and eight grandchildren. She joined the Baptist church in Grandview and remained active and generous to her church family and community.
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Sarah Ellen Gilson
Lloyd Thurman
O. P. M. Thurman
Rockport
William G
George
Olive Mosby
Grandview
Ind
The
Baptist Church of
Conti Wage Signal Continues On Nesight
Fragmentary OCR notes show a continuation about Conti and wage signaling on nesight with unclear details and missing context.
Ford sedan flips on bank near Rockport injures workers
Near the Payne farm south of Rockport a Ford driven by Asa Moore climbed a roadside bank and flipped onto the highway. Occupants Eol Yuell and John W Niler of Lawrenceville were thrown out. Niler suffered a broken collar bone while the others escaped injury. The car was badly crushed. a broken radius rod caused the crash as three workers on a pipeline crew headed to work.
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Payne Farm
Rockport
Asa Moore
Eol Yuell
John W Niler
Poth
Lawrenceville
UL Niler
Birthday Dinner Honors Longtime Spencer County Official
Anthony Stevenson, turning ninety nine, celebrated with a family birthday lunch Tuesday noon. A former Spencer County sheriff in the 1870s and auditor from 1886 to 1891, Stevenson remains in good health and active in Democratic circles, with a noted record of service in tobacco business ties.
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Anthony Stevenson
Stevenson
Spencer County
Gift corn to be moved from Juce township to Hatfield
A car arranged to transport gift corn will load at Richland and Hatfield on Saturday January 21 and move to Hatfield Monday where it will be shelled and loaded for shipment. Free transport is provided by the traction and Southern railways to Louisville for grinding and eventual eastward shipping by ocean steamer.
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Juce Township
Richland
Hatfield
Traction
Southern Railways
Louisville
Hostesses For Luncheon Entertain Friends At Home
Misses Magladra and Clayta Glackman hosted a luncheon Wednesday at their Third Street home. In the afternoon the group was joined by several young men for dancing cards and social amusements.
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Magladra
Clayta Glackman
Third Street
Eugene Schatn Dies After Mental Illness at Woodmere
Eugene Schatn of Washington Street died Thursday morning at Woodmere after being moved there days earlier when he became suddenly deranged.
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Gies
Woodmere
Eugene Schatn
Washington Street
Rockport Students Finish Exams Early This Week
Semester examinations were held at Rockport grade and high schools Monday and Tuesday. Pupils and teachers enjoyed a vacation for the remainder of the week.
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Rockport
Little Doing in Circuit Court Goodman Divorce Takes Attention
In circuit court, Goodman divorce draws attention as probate matters proceed with routine docket activity. Court records show limited action beyond standard filings and scheduled hearings.
Three Wills Probed and Estates Appraised Across Court
The Madison Courier reports probate actions in which William and Mary Goodman’s divorce case allocates fees and trial date. Estate reports show values, guardianship balances, and dissolving trusts for multiple individuals, with names including Ripkey, Maas, Wilhelmus, and Frey. A Will for James Warner and others is probated, detailing specific bequests and executors. The piece also covers J Edgar Burton discussing federal road funds and Townsend’s analysis of highway law impacts on state and local projects.
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Wiliam Goodman
Mary Goodman
M. E
Madison Courier
J. Edgar Burton
Initiles Co
State Highway ‘Department
State Highways Department
Or. Agriculture
Bo Jong
Congress
Millard F. Meeks Dies in Rockport Visit
Millard F. Meeks aged 60 years and 4 months died Tuesday evening at the home of Joseph Schwarte in Gentryville where he was visiting. He was stricken with paralysis while conversing with the family about a week earlier. The funeral was held at the Christian church in Rockport this Thursday morning with interment at Sunset Hill.
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Moo
Millard F. Meeks
Joseph Schwarte
Gentryville
Meeks
Christian Church
Rockport
Sunset Hill
Wright Women Spend Thursday in Evansville
Mrs. James Wright and Miss Margaret Wright spent Thursday in Evansville.
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James Wright
Margaret Wright
Evansville
James K Balderson Dead After Civil War Service
James K. Balderson died last Friday at his Elm Street home at age 81 from age related infirmities. Funeral services were held at the residence Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. H. Diehl with James C Veatch Post GAR in attendance. Burial followed at Sunset Hill Cemetery. Balderson, born in Ohio, moved to Spencer county as a boy, lived near Buffaloville, enlisted October 9, 1861 in Co F 48th Regiment serving three years, remained active in Veatch Post G A R and visited the national encampment in Indianapolis in September 1920. After the Civil War he settled in Rockport and married Angie Ellis in 1876. she preceded him in death. Two sons Clarence and Harry survive.
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James K. Balderson
Elm’ ‘Street
J. H. Diehl
James C- Veatch
Sunset Hill Cemetery
Mr. Balderson
Ohio
Spencer County
Buffaloville
Co. F
48Th
Veatch Post
G. Alr
Indianapolis
Balderrson
Rockport
Angie Ellis
Clarence
Harry
Joss
Auto Collision at Washington and Lincoln Ends with Minor Injuries
At the Washington Lincoln intersection last Sunday afternoon, cars driven by Charles Grant and Wm B LaRoe collided. Grant and his wife escaped unharmed while LaRoe and his daughter Vivdan sustained facial injuries from shattered glass. LaRoe said he accepts responsibility for the crash.
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Washington
Lincoln Streets
Charles
Grant
B. la- Roe
la- Roe
Vivdan
Lincoln Street
LaRoe
Kaladsanich
Myr. Latov
Micel C2 Ay Meeting at Walnut Street Home
The Micel C2 Ay group met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Johns Feigel's Walnut Street home. After devotion led by Mrs. Charles Parr, members held a business session followed by a music program and talks. A Ruth paper by Mrs. Henry Stanley and a Ruths Prayer solo by Miss Emma Feigel were performed. Refreshments were served by the committee during social hour.
Sewing Club Hears Hostess Mrs Paul Serrin
Mrs Paul Serrin hosted a sewing club meeting Wednesday evening at her home on Main Street. Members present included Mesdames All, Robinson, Clarence Walker, W. Wie Spain, Allen McCullough, Fred Rimstidt, Watson Jones, Will Wetzel, Ambrose Feigel, Chris Trinkle, Dailey Sargent, and George Shannessy of Indianapolis. Refreshments were served.
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Paul Serrin
Sewing Club
Main
Robinson
Clarence’ Walker
W. Wie Spain
Allen
McCullough
Fred Rimstidt
Business Men's Sale Opens Rockbert Bargain Day
The Business Men’s Advertising Club of Rockbert announces its first bargain day sale for Tuesday Feb 7 1922. A farmers community sale will run on the same dates. All farmers with stock or other articles for sale should bring them on the above date. Watch the paper for further advertisements.
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Rockbert
District K of P Meekes Rockport Meeting Report
District officers announce the first district meeting to be held in Rockport on February 8 1922 with grand lodge officers from Indianapolis expected to attend.
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de Pleenor
Rbatiman
K. of RP
Hss
Rockport
Grand Lodge
Indianapolis
Home Economics Club Meeting At Mrs Pattie’s Home
The Silverdale Home Economics Club met this Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Pattie in this city.
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Silverdale
John Pattie
Midway Village and Its Early West side Pigeon Creek
Mr Gwaltney recounts Midway’s origin two miles west of the current site near Pigeon Bridge. The village, begun around 1835 by William Scantlin, served as a midway mail stop between Evansville and Troy. It boasted mills, a store, a cabinetmaker, and a busy river trade. a Fourth of July barbecue organized by local families drew many residents, with veterans from the Mexican War in attendance.
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Midway
Pigeon Bridge
William Scantlin
Evansville
Troy
Scantlin
Red House
George Carey
Charles Buoy
Spencer County
Pigeon Creek
New Orleans
James Lankford
John McCoy
Hiram Main
Kentucky
John Gwaltney
George Rubel
Dack
Bob Richards
Jim
Cal Razor
Nathan
Paul
Parr
Esau
Eds McIntire
Galvin
Ad Howell
Alan
John M Jones
Dennis van Ervin Goodman
John R. Bowers
William Ince
Louis Small
Andrew Hunicutt
James Beasley
Jack Crooks
Dave Davis
Guyan Jones
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