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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
6
A humorous dialogue centers on voting and popularity in the state. The piece contrasts political appeal with honest labor as Farmer Corntessel and Washington Ster debate. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised for constipation and headache by T. C. Basye.
A Kansas editor notes a dozen church members who do not speak on the street, questioning why they should know each other there if they do not here. The piece cites faith, social division, and a call to civic harmony.
A fragment shows an auction crowd with a quip about copper tin iron and crops. It includes health ads for DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Fills and DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve, plus notes on a Rossville Reporter notice about a clearing house payment plan and Taft’s Boston remarks criticized as partisan.
A mix of medical ads praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup from T. C. Basye. Local notes report a rabbit drive with 130 rabbits and an injury to Hal Withman, jail work uncovers a bloodstained cell, and Senator Pelzer plans pheasant distribution with farm contracts. Public notices include Rachel Denham estate proceedings and executor details.
The article describes Simeon Reno and his brother meeting death in a Jackson County jail cell after a winter confrontation with a mob. Reno fought bare knuckles before a mob member clubs him. they drag him away and a fatal snap ends from the railing. The cell is unused since, with renumbering planned after improvements. Also mentions a Reno gang terrorizing Southern Indiana and Seymour Shoals. Fever ore advice promotes Chamberlain's Salve for skin troubles with T. C. Basye selling.
A humorous exchange unfolds as Mr. Kraftee-Henry asks a clerk to tell his wife to invite Mr. Topnotch for dinner. The clerk notes Topnotch is out of town, leaving Kraftee-Henry hoping for one good square meal today.
Joseph F Veal trustee of Harrison Township says he will meet residents at his residence near St Meinrad every Saturday except the last in each month when he will be in St Meinrad He will also handle township business on other days when not engaged on the road.
State that Robert F. Nourse is administrator of the estate of Joseph W. Nourse deceased Spencer County Indiana solvent. B F Huffman administrator attorney.
Notice states John Hess as executor of the will of Paul Kremer of Spencer County Indiana. The estate is described as solvent. Attorneys Reinhard and Stevenson represent the estate.
Notice dated January 21 1908 invites bids for building a drainage canal in Spencer County Indiana. Bids accepted until February 8 1908 at Ebenezer Church Luce township. Contracts awarded to lowest best bidder by stations with bond and written contract required. right to reject bids reserved.
Time card for Rockport trains lists No 41 7 15 a m No 43 2 15 p m except Sunday No 48 6 09 p m No 47 6 30 p m Sunday only arrivals include No 10 35 a m No 42 4 30 p m except Sunday No 44 9 52 p m connections for St Louis French Lick West Baden Louisville. Y Helmbeck Local Ticket Agent.
In a terse social quip, Pauline rejects marriage proposals, deeming them mere abject pleas as a witty aside about curt refusals. The brief comment captures a snappy, gossip era tone with a focus on personal choice and social courtship.
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