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Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1908

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Weddings At St Bernard’s Church Tie Three Couples

Multiple weddings occurred at St Bernard’s Catholic Church with Miss Anna Limberger and Fred J Rowe wed in a Tuesday ceremony officiated by Rev Joseph F Gordon. Marie Glackman and H Rble of Covington were married at a Wednesday home ceremony officiated by Rev BR Bryan. Theodore Hall and Mrs Lide Graham also tied the knot.

ST. Bernard's Church Rowelimberger Rev Gerdon H.R. Pribble Marie Glackman A J. Glackman St. Bernard's Catholic Church Anna B. Limberger Fred J. Rowe Joseph F. Gordon Mollie Killian Owensboro Lohengrin Mendelsohn A. J. Glackman Marie H. R. Ble Covington Kentucky Rey Bryan Sirs. Pribble Theodore Hall Lide Graham Hame J. T. Jacobs Hockport

Tin Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Carter Home

Mr and Mrs Charles Carter observed their sixteenth wedding anniversary last Sunday at their 4th Street home with about thirty relatives and friends at dinner. Tin ware gifts marked the occasion. The report also notes a court decision in Bloomington by Special Judge Harry W Moore on the Bloomfield State Bank case regarding bidding for township funds.

Charles Carter 4Th Street Bloomington Harry W. S Moore Bloomfield State Bank Boards of Finance Beech Creek Jackson Case, Taylor and Fairplay Boards of Finance of Townships Moore Henry Hoch Maria L. Start Hila Stateville Charles McNattét Charles Thrasher Spencer County Fair Association Ina Shrode Scott Shrode W. Stateville Edith Small Ida Schafer Martha J. Enlow John T. Veatch John Feigel State of Indiana Richard Pennington John B. Onrisney

Taft Skates Through Tariff Question in Boston

The Commoner notes Taft deftly addresses tariff issues while in Boston. It critiques a doctor in naval command, questions Supreme Court rulings against common people's interests, and laments post office laws diverging from enacted statutes amid a mixed constitutional mood.

Mr. Taft Boston Akak Supreme Court Post Office

First Examination For Teachers License Set For Rockport

The first examination for teachers licenses in 1908 will be held in Rockport on Saturday January 25. Requirements for class A include graduation from high school or equivalent, at least twelve weeks in a school with a professional training course, and at least twelve months’ license.

Rockport

Engine and cars derail near Very don junction

An engine and two freight cars jumped the track at Very don junction on the Southern Railway Sunday and fell through an eighty foot trestle. Engineer Clarence Dunham and foreman W. H. Scott and brakeman Frank Carter were killed instantly. Conductor James W. Pritchett and brakeman Clyde Stewart were seriously injured. A low track spot near the trestle is blamed for the accident.

Verydon Junction Southern Railway Clarence Dunham W. H. Scott Frank Carter Brateman James W. Pritchett Clyde Stewart

Mars habitation doubt prompts NYC scientist remark

A New York scientist questions authority on Mars habitation while a Louisville Courier-Journal editorial notes general doubt among New Yorkers about life on the planet and the middle West.

Mars New York Middle West Louisville Courier-Journal

Local Dating Register Remits Pairings Across Counties

A series of marriage and courtship notices lists Frederick Rows, 4, tele phone manager in Washington Indiana, and Anna Limberger, 27, music teacher in Rockport. Lester Foster 23 fireman Indiana to Catharine Allen 19 Rockport. Joseph Schoolfield 61 blacksmith Spencer County to Susie Huffine 47 Spencer County. William Walters 27 farmer Spencer County to Ellen Ice Spencer County. Henry Pribble 24 mail clerk Covington Kentucky to Maisie Glackman 20 Spencer County. Virgil Gilbert 25 farmer Louisburg Kentucky to Florida Mize 14 Louisburg Kentucky. Theodore Hall 71 retired farmer Rockport to Eliza Graham 67 Rockport.

Frederick J. Rows Washington Virgil Gilbert Farmer Louisburg Florida Mize Theodore Hall Rockport Eliza Graham

Panic Panic in Chicago Idle Workforce and Court News

A labor survey shows 138 940 idle workers in Chicago with 88 950 above normal idle due to weak business. Building trades and teamsters report large layoffs while Salvation Army care caps at 76 200 across lodgings and shelters. Court notes cover probate and damages actions, drainage, and will contests amid political party reflections.

Chicago Associated Building Trades Teamsters Associated B’lding Carpenters Salvation Army

The Sea Fight of the Future Satirical Doctor Scene

A Harper's Weekly verse sketches a medical commander in a mock naval battle. The surgeon orders vaccines and remedies to deter an enemy fleet, then jokes about charging a medical fee. The poem blends humor with clinical imagery and wartime urgency.

Harper’s Weekly

Rockport Delegation Joins Evansville Businessmen Excursion

A. H. Kennedy James J. Rim stidt and John J. Brown represented Rockport on the Evansville business men excursion to French Lick and West Baden last Friday.

A. H. Kennedy James J. Rimstidt John J. Brown Rockport Evansville French Lick West Baden Lust Fridar

Statement by Indiana Democratic State Chairman Jackson Aims

Stokes Jackson the new Democratic State Chairman issues a message to Indiana Democrats outlining duties and aims. He pledges confidence to the rank and file and states he will perform the duties of the chair with commitment and transparency.

Democratic Party Indiana William Jennings Bryan A. S. Jackson State Democratic Committee Jackson Stokes Jackson Democratic Democrats of Democratic State Committee

School Fund Apportionment Listed for County Corporations

Deputy Auditor Rolly Mortis completes January apportionment of county school funds. Warrants issued January 27. Listed amounts include Carter township 997.96, Clay 751.33, Grass 1026.63, Hammond 1148.99, Garrison 1054.87, Huff 975.01, Jackson 435.54, Luce 1592.52, Ohio 1680.46, Chrisney 286.76, Dale 296.83, Gentryville 250.45, Grand View 420.59, Rockport 1416.64.

Rolly Mortis Carter Township Clay Grass Hammond Garrison Huff Jackson Luce Ohio Chrisney Dale Gentryville Grandview Rockport

False panic lens in Lincoln Journal editorial excerpt

The Lincoln Journal asserts Cleveland faced a panic on his second presidency, recounting how Republicans blamed democratic prospects to discredit Democrats for years and noting a current Republican administration amid renewed Democratic critique.

Republican Party Europe Democratic Party London Lincoln Neb) Journal Rep Cleveland

Euchre Party at Mrs Halbruge's Home in Him Street

Mrs C W Halbruge hosted a Tuesday euchre evening at her Him street residence. The event featured progressive euchre, music, dancing with a Virginia reel, and refreshments. Attendees included Mesdames Baum Weil Pattie Jacobs Gullington Baumguertner Heuring and Misses Hurst Jones Weil Nohse Procasky Fuerster Proctor and Dr Eva Buxton.

C. W. Halbruge Him Street Mesdames J. G. Baum M. Weil J.S. Pattie Gusta Jacobs Uéttie Jgullington Mo ie-Rayne J H. Logantner Baumguertner F. A. Heuring

Centerville Man Re-Enlists In Army At Owensboro

Bloomer Alexander of Centerville joined the regular army in Owensboro last Thursday. He enlisted for the infantry, passed a good examination, and was sent to Jefferson Barracks St Louis for preliminary training. He had five years of prior regular army service.

Bloomer Alexander Centerville Owensboro Jefferson Barracks St. Louis

Directors Meet of Luce and Ohio Township Phone Co

The Luce and Ohio township telephone company directors held their regular meeting Tuesday at the city office and closed the business for 1907.

Luce and Ohio Township Telephone Company

Wisdom and Simple Parental Maxims Echo in Tagebuch

In the Tagebuch of Peter Rosegger the plain words of his parents stand out amid fading sermons. The father spoke softly urging forgiveness and patience while the mother advised balance in eating and prayer. Sam Rise builds a fruit stand on wheels at the corner of ith and Main streets to grow his fruit business.

Heimgarten Peter Rosegger New York Tribune Sam Rise Ith Main Streets

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Board of Finance Squire Jones Wurunswick-Balke-Collander Co Wm. P. Higenman Sgt. Jones David Glenn Dick Dennison Hotel de Thrasher Win. Rice Read Payne NEW Yorkers Margaret Perrin E. E. Railway Daniel Schank Walker Hawk Hitler Hitner F. J. Reinhard Kittie G. Meyer Julia Dane Gibson County Margret Perrin Eastern Electric Road George J. Riehl Sarah Witt Man Heirs and Orly Tommy Ananias Sapphira Chicago News
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