Marriage of James Wartman and Mary Graham in Rockport
James W. Wartman and Miss Mary Graham of Rockport wed on January 22, traveling soon to Cincinnati. Editor R. Hicks was absent in Indianapolis as a clerk in the lower house while The Democrat discussed Indiana politics and banking law reforms.
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James W. Wartman
Mary Graham
Hicks
Indianapolis
Democrat
Louisville Times
T. B. Bratton
Rockport
Cincinnati
R. 8
Ricks
Indiana
Judge Niblacks
Perry
Spencer
Warrick
Vanderburg
Posey
Gipson Pike
Dubois
Barkwell
Smith
Williamson
Wm. B. Richardson
Davis
Sullivan
Committee On Banks
John Crawford
J. D. Allen
John Atkinson
New Presbyterian Church
Atkinsn
Second quarterly meeting notice for January thirty first
A notice calls to attend the second quarterly meeting at a specified place on January 31 and to bring the quarterly payment. Editorial remark notes long standing snow melted into mud making streets nearly impassable. The Democrat warns against dealings with Gramercy and Shawnee banks describing them as worth less.
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The
Democrat
Gramercy
Lease of lands for oil and gas near Lake Mills Ohio township
County Recorder Vaal records a new lease batch for oil and gas near Lake Mills in Ohio township. About 1000 acres are leased in Hughes and Clark of Mt. Carmel Illinois names. Lessees must complete a well within eight months or pay 40 dollars quarterly to keep the lease alive, with at least one test well to be completed near Lake Mill within the period.
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Vaal
Lake Mills
Ohio Township
Hughes and Clark
Mt. Carmel
Wollto
Lake “Mill
Former High School Principal George P Weedman Dies
Prof. George P Weedman once led Rockport high school and later served as superintendent of North Vernon schools Indiana. He died recently in Newburn Tennessee and his remains were moved to North Vernon for interment. Ill health forced his retirement at the start of the current school year.
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George P. Weedman
Rockport High School
North Vernon
Ind
Newburn
Tennessee
Weedman
Professors to Visit Rockport Schools for Talk
Prof. Frank M. Leavitt of the University of Chicago and Charles W. Sylvester of Indianapolis will visit Rockport public schools on Thursday afternoon February 5. They will also speak at the Seminary buildings to the eighth grade at 3 30. The public and all interested in education are invited.
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Frank M. Leavitt
University of Chicago
Charles W. Sylvester
Indianapolis
Rockport
Mt Vernon Public Schools Speaker At Men’s Meeting
E J Llewelyn of the Mt Vernon public schools will speak at the M E church next Sunday at 2 30 in the afternoon on Man and his Will Power He teaches the second largest men s bible class in the state and comes highly recommended All should hear Mr Llewelyn
Losses From Defective Flues Hit Indiana Homes
A state fire marshal report shows a total fire loss of 60000 from defective flues in Indiana in December. About 100 fires from this cause were recorded, with winter heating driving the rise. November saw 88 such fires, December up twelve from that figure.
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Indiana
County Assessors to Meet in Princeton
The county assessors of southwest Indiana will meet in Princeton on February 20. Vanderburgh Warrick Posey Knox Daviess Spencer Dubois Perry and Gibson counties will be represented to discuss uniform methods of taxing property across the district.
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Indiana
Princeton
Vanderburg
Warrick
Posey
Knox
Daviess
Spencer
Dubois
Perry
Gibson
To Become Elks Initiates at Boonville Lodge
A list of residents from this city will be initiated into the Elks lodge in Boonville next Tuesday night. The newcomers include J. G. Baum, Judge R. E. Roberts, William Shew, W. W. Spin, Frank Garlinghouse, Guy Welker, and Norman Bryan, who will be accompanied by other lodge members from our city.
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Elk’s Lodge
Boonville
J. G. Baum
R. E. Roberts
William Shew
W. W. Spsin
Frank Garlinghouse
Guy Welker
Norman Bryan
Lieb Nominated by Acclamation at Evansville Democratic Convention
The Evansville democratic district convention nominated Charles Lieb of Rockport for congress by acclamation after speeches by George W. Curtis and Judge M. B. Larry. The large gathering at Evans Hall approved Lieb’s record and endorsed his reelection, with Curtis praising Lieb as a proven congressman and worker for Indiana’s first district.
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Lieb
Evansville
Charles Lieb
Rockport
George W. Curtis
Mt. Vernon
Evans Hall
Bosse
John T. Ballard
Princeton
Henry F. Fulling
Boonville
Harvey Harmon
Gibson
Lane B. Osborn
Vanderburg
Thomas Chrisney
Spencer
William Trance Pike
Adolph Martin
Warrick
Miles Thomas
Posey
Dr. L. R. Miller
Pike
J. F. Heinzle
George Wandel
W. R. Cleveland
Ralph McRoberts
Joseph Smith
John Gorman
Alvin J. Hearing
Clarence P . Wolfe
L. N. Savage
R. S. Moore
Howard Roosa
M. B. Larry
Logansport
Supreme Court
J.fred France
Huntington
Congress
Mr. Curtis
Democratic Party
Indiana
Posey County
Enormous Red Cross Sales Reported in Indiana
Reports from Red Cross Seal headquarters in Indianapolis show Indiana breaking prior records with six cities Ft Wayne Indianapolis Evansville Terre Haute South Bend and Logansport contributing to a campaign tally near 20000 dollars. About 2006 dollars go to the American Red Cross for anti tuberculosis work in Indiana in 1914. Localities plan aggressive measures against tuberculosis as part of a state wide program.
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Red Cross
Public Savings Building
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ft. Wayne
Evansville
Terre Haute
South Bend
Logansport
American Red Cross
State Anti
Fire Destroys Two Houses and Barn in North Rockport
Two unoccupied cottages and a barn owned by Ed Bressler on Madison Street North Rockport were destroyed by a fire shortly after midnight. Incendiary origin is suspected. Firemen could not reach the blaze due to location and hose shortage. The nearby button factory was saved by a bucket brigade. The barn held broom straw and about fifty ducks. most fowl perished. Bressler had about one thousand dollars in insurance on the houses. no barn coverage.
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Ed Bressler
North Rockport
Madison Street
Bressler
Toole Divorce Granted with Custody and Support
The divorce suit of Dollie Toole against Oliver B. Toole occupied the court Tuesday and Wednesday with many witnesses. The plaintiff was granted a divorce and custody of their 11 year old daughter. She was awarded $1000 alimony and $100 attorney’s fees and $100 per year for child maintenance payable January 1 and July 1.
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Dollie Toole
Oliver B. Toole
Birthday celebration for Henry Brand’s 72nd year
About thirty friends and relatives gathered at Henry Brand’s Elm Street home last Thursday to celebrate his 72nd birthday. A fine dinner followed and attendees included W. E. Brand and wife, Mary J. Richey and family, Lizzie Garrett and family, Cora Tullis and family, Kate Tullis and Frank Brand.
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Henry Brand
Elm Street
Brand
W. E. Brand
Mary J. Richey
Lizzie Garrett
Cora Tullis
Kate Tullis
Frank Brand
Sewers Nearing Completion on 8th Street Hill
Contractors dig through the hill on 8th street between Williamson and Washington to lay sewer lines 30 feet underground. About 500 feet remain to be installed before sewers are effectively complete. Attorney William McClain of Boonville visited the city on business. He seeks the Democratic nomination for prosecuting attorney. Mrs. L F Gage and Mrs. W P Figenmann and son Gage left Grand View for several months in Los Angeles.
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8Th Street
Williamson
Washington Street
Wm. McClain
Boonville
McClain
L. F. Gage
W. P. Figenmann
Gage
Grandview
Los Angeles
California
Frank Emmons Transacts Business at Court House
Frank Emmons of Jackson township transacted business at the courthouse on Wednesday indicating ongoing civic duties and local affairs.
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Frank Emmons
Jackson Township
Court House
Evansville Tuesday Business by Thomas W. Savage
Thomas W. Savage conducted business in Evansville on Tuesday.
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Thomas W. Savage
Evansville
Meyers case back to Warrick court actions
Court notes from the Spencer Warrick circuit docket include The Peoples Savings Bank vs Elijah C Longebaugh with a 2573.11 mortgage foreclosure awarded. Alois Broshears vs Robert A Rogers for contract with venue change to Warrick. August Vaal bond forfeiture dismissed. International Harvest Co vs George B Stevenson noted for trial. Pierce Reed vs Frances Mathies et al dismissed. William Meas ure assault case set for trial. George Schreiner liquor law case continued. estate sale report of Amanda Dougherty. executor reports for James W Finch with note assignments to Bess Finch and Fannie Gage. Farmers Fertilizer Co vs Nord and Toole. remand of Louis J Meyer vs Travis D Seales to Warrick ordered. Lottie Fisher seeks divorce from John Fisher with custody request. Leah Walker granted divorce and name restored Kinney. defendant in California.
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Circuit Court
The
Peoples Savings Bank
Elijah C. Longebaugh
L.N. Savage
Thomas E. Chrisney
Spencer County
State of Indiana
August Vaal
International ‘Harvester Co
George B. Stevenson
Pierce Reed
Frances Mathies
Jose
Millard Evans
Amanda
Dougherty
F. Gage
James W. ‘Finch
Bess Finch
Fannie’ Gage
Warrick Circuit Court
Lottie Fisher
John Fisher
E. L. Boyd
Leah Walker
Theodore Walker
Kinney
California
Huntington Clerk J Fred France Named
J Fred France, of Huntington, Indiana, serves as clerk of the land office.
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J. Fred. France
Huntington
Ind
Ee ‘Land
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Spenger
Meyers
Alois
William Measure
George Schreiner
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