Governor Goodrich Struggles With Unkept Promises and Board Power
Indianapolis January 21 Governor Goodrich faces mounting trouble from unfulfilled promises and power struggles. He sought to seize control of state offices and appoint county assessors, provoking a chill with Auditor Krauss. Federal offers to take over unemployment agencies remain untaken as domestic disputes loom.
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Indianapolis
Goodrich
State House
Auditor of States
Indiana
Krauss
Roberts
Fort Wayne
Evansville
Terre Haute
South Bend
Klianss
Federal Free Employment Department
Spencer County Dominates Lafayette Corn Show Premiums
Spencer county led the state in entries and won most premiums at the Lafayette corn show last week. The county claimed best five acre corn, with multiple winners from Rockport and surrounding towns across white corn, yellow ears, mixed corn, single ear, and oats categories. Myler Shrode and Francis Hammond repeated honors including a Hominy Company trophy, while John Rimstidt was elected vice president of section five for next year.
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Spenecer
Lafayette
Spencer County
Ten Ears
Frank Swallow
Rockport
C. L. Hammond
Mel Swallow
L. A. Clark
Roby Gentry
Albert Mc.Grain
Corydon
Francis Hammond
C. L Hammond
Myler Shrode
Samuel Laird
Chas. W. Coup
Columbus
W. W. Means
Hominy Company
Michigan
Ohio
Illinois
Canada
John Rimstidt
Doing Her Bit Mrs Bukter Knits for Service Members
Mrs Marv Bukter aged 70 on 5th street has knitted since August 14 pairs of socks two wristlets one helmet two sweaters and four scarves. Her grandson Marion Meredith serves in France and she would have done more if yarn were available.
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Marv. Bukter
5Th Street
Marion Meredith
France
Roy Martin Sent To Penal Farm In Indiana Case
In State of Indiana v Wallace Hillis the defendant was found guilty but of unsound mind and ordered detained at the insane asylum. Roy Martin was committed to the penal farm until discharged by law. The Weiss et al case against Louis F Weiss et al was continued by agreement. Administrators were appointed in multiple estates and notices set for hearings on estate matters.
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State of Indiana
Wallace Hillis
Caure
Evansville and Astern Railway Company
Louis F. Weiss
James Bunner
America Banner Estate
Dixon Pennington
de Bonis
Esther Richey
Shelby Wright
Ft. FE
Snyder
Eva Hibbs
Farmer’s Bank
Idea Smith
Josephine Hodges
Andrew.Brown
Wm. Stevenson
Otto Krauss
William Stevenson
Stevenson
Roy Martin
Robert Kennedy
County Council Approves Funds for Court House and Agent
The Spencer County council unanimously approved 30 000 for a new court house and agreed to levy taxes in September to cover the first year of the market highway. They also appropriated 1500 for a county agent after years of debate, influenced by federal expectations.
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County Council
Court House
Spencer County
County Board of Education
Southern engines act badly on Rockport branch
The Southern railway reports serious engine trouble on the Rockport branch with minimal service. Last Monday only one trip operated to Lincoln City, the final run of the day.
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The
Southern Railway
Rockport
Lincoln City
Rockport High School Notes Highlight Talks and Changes
The Rockport high school reports visits by Prof Kennedy and Miss Hackleman. domestic science staff changes with Miss Harmon resigning and Miss Cy Hines taking charge. stock inventory notes, financial results, and a plan for a second May audit. The basketball team defeated Grandview 39 to 11.
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Kennedy
Cornell ‘University
HO Kennedy
Marjorie Hackleman
Racine
Wisconsin
Stella Harmon
Rockport
Stout Institute Menomonee
É A
Rockport High School
Grandview High School
Thanks for knitted helmet to the 7th Engineers
A letter from Joseph Stewart at Port Leavenworth Kansas dated January 6 7918 thanks Mrs R C Hartman of Rockport Indiana for a knitted helmet sent to the 7th Engineers. He praises supporters at home and urges perseverance against Germany during the war.
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RED Gress Co. F
Port Leavenworth, Kan
Jan
R. C. Hartman
Rockport
Ind
7Th Regiment
Scotland
Germany
Joseph Stewart
Cold and Dreary in Old England Mail Carriers Are All Women
Soldier Marion Hadley writes from France on December 25 1917 describing a day near Winchester Castle and London style streets. He notes the town’s narrow streets brick buildings and a 392 foot high park overlook as well as English tobacco prices and Y M C A presence. He asks for tobacco milk candies and cough drops to be sent home and mentions awaiting a Christmas box and a photo.
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Der
Winchester
Queen Victoria
Whitehouse
Baatars
Aviation Corps
France
America
al A Engl. Corp
Salavation Army
U. S
Marion
United States
Battery Street
Havn
Halleck
New York
O. K
Wall
Red Cross Benefit Nights At Little Theatre
The Little Theatre of Spencer county presents two nightly plays on January 31 and February to raise funds for the Red Cross. Proceeds go to the charity with all participants donating their services. Cast includes Bertha Hartley Henrietta Young John Feigel and Charles Mayhall in In Honor Bound and J T Hodges Laura Wilkinson Morrel Parker Bernice Crocks Julia Himmelheber Hugh Greathouse and Raymond Kennedy in Somewhere In France. Seats go on sale at Basye's January 26.
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Little
Spencer County
Red Cross
The
Bertha Hartley
Henrietta Young
John R. Feigel
Charles Mayhall
France
J. T. Hodges
Laura Wilkinson
Morrel Parker
Bernice Crocks
Julia Himmelheber
Hugh Greathouse
Raymond Kennedy
Basye
Examining the Boys under the Draft Board Review
The conscription board began last Thursday examining all drafted boys in class one up to Wednesday evening. Of 18¢ examined so far, about 20 percent were rejected. On Wednesday 85 were tested with 68 accepted and 17 rejected. Rejected youths and others may seek a second examination by the advisory board, and many already examined by regular physicians have appeared before the board.
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Gooodrich
Will H. Hays
Samuel R. Artman
Railroad Brotherhood
State House
Ralston
United States
Charles Ek. Hughes
Dresser
Fiddler
Hughes
Goodrich
Lays
Conscription Board
Board of Advisory Physicians
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Auditor
Guy
K. L. Dresser
Peru
Harry Fiddler
Workmen’s Compensation Board
Sperger
Wallace Ellis
Dale
Council
Old England
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