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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1923

Page

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EconomyPledges Not Kept in Indiana Legislature

Indiana Republicans face pressure as constituents demand promised economy measures. The House and Governor clash over funding for a new State Reformatory and the insurance department merger, while a public service plan prompts bills to empower cities to run utilities. The scene shows uneasy GOP unity and fiscal disputes across state agencies.

Indianapolis Ind Senate Auditor of State Noetheless Govenor Big Four Pendleton McGray Public Service Commission Commission Citizens Gas Company Jap Jones Martinsville William J. Hosey Ft. Wayne Interarty Jones

Entertains At Bridge At Mrs Winns Home

Mrs. Jean L Winn hosted four bridge tables Wednesday afternoon at her Second street home. Calendula and maiden hair fern decorations framed a salad service between rounds. Guests included Mesdames Hearing Lieb Stevenson Weil Ashcraft Biggs Hal bruge Wiener Fuer ster Brown DeBruler Baum Mason Mayhall Pheifer Esther Brown and out of town visitors Niblack Cadick and Gadick.

Jean L. Winn Second Street Mesdames F. A. Hearing Chas. Lieb Arch Stevenson M. Weil C. C. Ashcraft J. L. Biggs C. W. Halbruge Louis Wiener John Fuerster

Judge Fred Hearing Serves as Special Judge in Corydon

Special judge Judge Fred Hearing attended court in Corydon on Tuesday and Wednesday executing duties in the open sessions.

Fred Corydon

Miss Anne Mohr Spent Last Saturday in Owensboro

A brief notice states Miss Anne Mohr spent last Saturday in Owensboro. No additional details are available in the fragment.

Anne Mohr Owensboro

Court Notices And Real Estate Sales Trades In County

Court records show real estate sales in the Os kins v Romine case with Lot 6 in Fred Frakes addition valued at 500 dollars and sold privately without notice to Alva Jones. Executions include probate of Louis Niblack will and distribution of 287.25 dollar surplus from Catherine Schum estate.

Daniel H. Oskins Hattie J. Romine Logan B. Clarke Joseph F. Holstien Fred Frakes Gentryville Jackson Township Edward Lorch Alva Jones Tillie Alice Stepro Luther Goodman Netter Goodman R. E. Roberts John Leonard Ivan Shrode Chrisney State Bank Boyd Burkhart Susie H. Burkhart Frank Hurst Troy State Bank Clarence Middleton Grace R. Middleton Richards & Kincaid George P. Ludwig Harvey S. Ludwig James A. Gillette Mary C. Gillette Effie Miller Daniel A. Miller Edward Dilger Catherine Schum

John Richards Dies After Weeklong Illness Near Richland

John Richards aged 70 died Monday night at his son Claude Richards home near Richland after a weeklong illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the home with interment in Friendship cemetery. He is survived by two sons Claude and Ehrman Palmer of Richland, a sister Mrs N E, and brothers Frank and Robert W of this city and Will Richards of Chickasha Oklahoma.

John Richards Claude Richards Richland Friendship Cemetery Mr. Richards Claude and Ehrman Palmer Richards N. E Frank Robert W Will. Richards Chickasha Okla

New Optical Parlor to Open in Dempsey Building

R M Dempsey will open a new optical parlor and repair shop in the Dempsey building on Main Street next Thursday February 1. He has been connected with the Basye Jewelry store for seven years and has many friends in business and personal circles.

R. M. Dempsey Dempsey Main Street Basye Jewelry

County Farmers Rally for Tuberculosis Cattle Testing

County agent notes highlight near unanimous farmer support for cattle tuberculosis testing in Luce township. The effort aims to improve milk safety and cattle value, with coopera tion easing work and potential countywide TB-free status benefiting meat packers and hog markets.

Luce Luce Township National Association of Meat Packers Hoosier Ton Litter Club Indiana Livestock Breeder’s Association Spencer County

Oklahoma oil towns boom as 89ers settle in and 49ers depart

A writer notes Oklahoma’s oil boom spreading from the Sapulpa Tulsa field to Bristow and Pauls Valley. He describes Cushing Drumright activity, growing Bristow and Pauls Valley wells, and Oklahoma City Tulsa rivalry. He mentions Otto Kramer and Rockport families visiting Tulsa. The piece ends with plans to discuss state events later.

Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma California Sapulpa Tulsa Cushing—Drumright Payne and Creek Bristow Pauls Valley Garvin County Section 14 Otto Kramer Isaac Kramer Spencer County Indiana Bridtow Henry" Kramer Rockport Huying Otto John ‘T. Kramer George Kehrer Katherine Barrows John T. Kramer Arkansas River Kramer Wayne Kellams Kansas City Westinghouse Company Bothi Ave Evansville Ind Oklahoma’ City Oklahoma Legislate A “N Great Barbee Eration

New Hardware Store Opens in Richland by William Herman

On January 20 William Herman a long time Richland businessman opened The Winchester Store a modern hardware shop in a new building where his former general store stood after a fire. He continues to serve the public with strong service despite the loss of stock from the blaze.

William Herman Richland

News of the Boy Scouts 13th Anniversary Drive

A nationwide drive for new Boy Scout members marks the 13th anniversary of the movement. Nine youths joined the local group in the last two weeks. Scouts say to join, visit meetings or contact Scoutmaster Lester Martin at 402 Main Street. All meetings now held at the Legion hall. The group also approved acquiring a radio outfit.

Boy Scout Movement Lester Martin Main Street Legion Hall

Robinsons Attend Owensboro Funeral of Mrs Gabbert

Mr and Mrs A L Robinson went to Owensboro on Thursday for the funeral of Mrs Gabbert the sister of Mr Robinson. Mrs Gabbert died Tuesday evening at her Owensboro home.

A. L. Robinson Owensboro Mr. Robinson A. W. Gabbert

Family Guests Visit From St Louis In Midweek

Arthur W. Taylor of St. Louis and his relatives Miss Hettie White and Mr and Mrs James G. Taylor made a brief midweek visit, spending Wednesday and Thursday with local residents.

rArthur W. Taylor St. Louis Hettie White James G. Taylor

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State Assembly Justice of Peace R. E. Robberts County Oklahoma State Lik Ly Spencer CO Morrell Wells R. I. C. Sewing Club Walnut Street Ray Marsh Sandusky Ohio
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