Tax Reform Talk Promises Meat Sugar Tariff Cut
Washington notes a Democratic 63rd Congress aim to remove tariff taxes on meat and sugar to cut living costs and fund it with an income tax on the rich. Observers cite London prices and U.S. trusts as drivers of high costs, while James T. Lloyd signals he will not seek re election as Democratic committee chair.
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Washington
Ways and Means
London
New York
Atlantic
United States
Sugar Trust
Beef Trust
James T. Lloyd
National Democratic Congressional Committee
Lloyd
Missouri
House
Congressional Committee
Congress
Washington News
Lioyd
Rev B Leffler to preach at Presbyterian church
A 54 year old notice states Rev B Leffler of Tipton Indiana will preach at the Presbyterian church on Sunday. The editor hopes for a good audience as he is a stranger in town. Also listed are ten estray hogs taken up by Willis Haines of Ohio township appraised at 30 dollars by Wright and Morgan. A Main street dwelling sale ad appears opposite Dr J P De Bruler with 32 by 172 feet. Foreclosure notice Oliver R Brown vs James Wilmott et al.
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B. Leffler
Tipton
Indiana
Presbyterian Church
J. P. de Bruler
Oliver R. Brown
James Wilmott
New Band For Rockport Gathers Local Musicians
Rockport prospects a new band with about twelve local musicians rehearsing for organization. Leader sought is Charles Knotts who tours with a circus in summer. Likely members include Downey Kessner Clyde Downs on slide trombone Henry Schweinfurth Charles Knotts on cornets Ernest Wright John Swanner Charles Hammond on altos Mason Cochran on clarinet Ben Simpers on baritone Charles Gibbons on bass Tommy Ellis Fetcher Peek on drums.
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Rockport
Charles Knotts
Knotts
Downey Kessner
Clyde Downs
Henry Schweinfurth
Ernest Wright
John Swanner
Charles Hammond
Mason Cochran
Ben Simpers
Charles Gibbons
Tommy Ellis
Fetcher Peek
Burglar Breaks Into J L Wal lace Meat Market
A thief entered the J L Wal lace meat market around midnight Monday by forcing a back door lock and moving through two more doors. The cash register was rummaged but only twenty cents remained after the proprietor had moved funds elsewhere. No further clues or arrest prospects were apparent the next morning.
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J. L. Wallace
Real Estate Transfers and Recorded Filings
Bench Maria E to Elizabeth Lipsey and other transfers listed include names such as Hawkins Angeline, Patrick H Axton, Emma J Fella, Frank J Dilger, Grant Jackson, Jno Schwoeppe, Edward Feith, Wm Humbert, Alcia Morgan and Jessie B Hearing. The document notes 22 releases, 9 mortgages, 1 article of incorporation, 2 powers of attorney, and 1 contract recorded in the past week.
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Bench Maria E
Elizabeth Lipsey
Hawkins Angeline
Patrick H. Axton
Fella Emma J
Frank J. Dilger
Jackson ‘Grant
Jno
Schwoeppe
Feith Edward
Wm. Humbert
Morgan
Alcia
Jessie B
Licensed to Marry in Spencer and Owensboro Districts
A list of marriage licenses shows Francis Harris 27 of Richland City to Lee Rudhell 35 of Spencer County and Addie L Burdette 21 of Hartford to Harmon L Hines 21. Ada Whitaker 19 of Owensboro wed to Louis Wiener 85, Rockport. Bessie Love 21 of Whitesville to Willie Harbert 34 of Billings Montana with Jan 29 marriages. Also Floyd Harris 28 of Spencer to Cecil Westfall 16 and Grover Reeks 21 of Owensboro to Ada Whitaker. A separate note: Martin L Fay sues James C Mathies on a note for $160.
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Francis Harris
Richland City
Lee Rudhell
Spencer County
Grover Reeks
Teamster
Owensboro
Ada Whitaker
S. I. Brown
J.P. Louis Wiener
Rockport
Nellie Weil
Milliner
Floyd Harris
Farmer
Cecil C. Westfall
Harmon L. Hines
Hartford
Addie L. Burdette
S.J. Brown
Willie B. Harbert
Cowboy
Billings
Montana
Bessie Love
Whitesville
J. Brown
Will of Joseph Wigger Recorded in Harrison Township
The court records the will of Joseph Wigger, late resident of Harrison Township. Paul J. Wigger is named executor and must sell personal property except items willed to Franciska Wigger. The will, made January 5 1979, provides land bequests to sons and daughters with specific payments to Ven Sister Athanasia Wigger and others.
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Paul Wigger
Philip Feigel
Joseph Wigger
Harrison
Paul J. Wigger
Vincentina Wigger O.S. B
Athanasia O. S. B
Katherina Voegers
Katharina Voegerl
Athanasia Wigger
Agatha Frehrmann
Christian Wigger
Agatha Freimann
Franciska Wigger
Joseph Wieger
Wigger
Spencer County
Indiana
Katharina Voegers
Peter Wigger
Paul Ringemann
George Becker
Letter from Dr Nunn on Cleveland growth and politics
Dr Charles J Nunn of 404 Euclid Ave writes about Cleveland’s rapid growth, a claimed population near six hundred thousand, and three cent car fare secured by the late Tom L Johnson. He praises the Democratic Party’s landslide wins in Spencer County on November 5 and subscribes to The Democrat.
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Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
Wiener Weil couple wed in Evansville ceremony
Miss Nelle Weil and Mr Louis Wiener, longtime city residents, married Tuesday January 28 at Rabbi Merrett's study in Evansville. Bride daughter of Mrs M Weil, noted clubs and Rockport High School graduate and musician. Groom son of Mr and Mrs Simion Wiener, a young businessman. They honeymooned with the bride's sister Mrs Isaac, Indianapolis-born, and plan to live with Mrs Weil on Main Street after returning. They received many wedding gifts.
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Nelle Weil
Louis Wiener
Evansville
Merrett
M. Weil
Nelle
Rockport
Simion Wiener
S. Wiener
Isaac
Indianapolis
Ind
Main Street
Christian Endeavor Social at Trinity Lutheran Church
The Christian Endeavor members of Trinity Lutheran Church were entertained at a parsonage social by Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Diehl on a Wednesday evening. Guests enjoyed contests and a musical program followed by refreshments. The napkins bore an emblem for McKinley’s birthday, also a Wednesday event.
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Christian Endeavor
Trinity Lutheran Church
J. H. Diehl
McKinley
Farmers Institute Dates Set by Chairman Bennett
Chairman Hilbert Bennett selects county institute dates and venues including Newtonville February 11 12 Rockport February 12 13 and Richland City February 18 19 Purdue extension will supply instructors farmers should plan to attend multiple meetings and gain from the program.
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Farmar
Hilbert Bennett
Newtonville
Rockport
Richland City
Purdue University
Road debate in Indiana House stalls Hughes bill
Indianapolis a public hearing on the Hughes state highway commission bill drew limited turnout and strong opposition from rural speakers. Supporters argued a state road tax could fund county and city roads, while many lawmakers favored keeping control local.
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Indianapolis
House
Indiana Good Roads Convention
State Highway Commission
Addison
Harris
Hughes
Utilities Commission
Senate
Keegan
Ralston
Elections Committee
Anti-Tuberculosis Society Elects New Officers
The Anti-Tuberculosis society held its annual officer election at Dr. H G Weiss office. Officers elected: President Dr H G Weiss Vice President F A Hearing Secretary Mrs August Jacobsz Treasurer Miss Mary Hall. Township presidents named for Ohio Luce Hammond Carter Jackson Harrison Huff Clay Grass townships with varied appointees.
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Anti-Tuberculosis Society
H. G. Weiss
F. A. Hearing
August Jacobsz
Mary_ Hall
Ohio Township
Nan Beeler
Luce Township
Judgment for Plaintiff in Madison Ice vs Sheriff Kramer
The case before Special jury Tuesday saw the court busy most of the day. Judgment for the plaintiff awarded six dollars plus costs, with B. Huffman serving as special judge. L. N. Savage defended the sheriff while Ice was represented by Judge Kiper of Boonville.
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Madison Ice
I. L. Kramer
B. OF
Huffman
L.N. Savage
Ice
Kiper
Boonville
Eighty-Two Applicants for Teacher’s License at College Exam
The exam held at the college building last Saturday drew eighty two applicants for a teacher’s license, four more than the January 1912 session. The Ladies of Trinity Lutheran Church announce a Valentine social and bazaar on Saturday in the Hardy building, with needlework, candy, valentines, a full chicken dinner and supper. Louis Woolfolk of Grandview, clerk-elect, has chosen Bernard Wohler of Grandview as deputy clerk to assume office February 29.
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Ladies of Trinity
Lutheran Church
Hardy
C. O. Bise
Louis Woolfolk
Grandview
Bernard Wohler
Church Donates Auto to Pastor in Southwest
Members of a southwest church present their pastor with a new automobile as a gift. The gesture aims to foster patience, with hopes that the vehicle’s first ride brings humility and restraint among the congregation.
Opportunity Missed When It Does Not Look Like Luck
Philadelphia Inquirer notes that many people fail to recognize opportunity when it appears as luck rather than clear chance. It emphasizes adapting expectations to seize chances that arrive unexpectedly.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Dinny jokes about work in Boston Transcript cartoon
The Boston Transcript quotes Dinny debating the value of work and money. Ives questions if having money would change his habit, while Dinny jokes about preferring an automobile to a trolley car for getting to work.
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Ives
Boston Transcript
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Joseph Haines
Rudolph Rebel
Emma Simmons
American Type Foundry Co
Harry Elwood
J. Everet
Elizabeth Phillips
Emory Phillips
Clara Pauline Davis
Frank Kincaid
Phillip Feigel, Jr
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Henry Brock
Ofa Phillips
Cleveland Ohio
Wiener—Weil
Christian Endeavor Social
Farmers’ Institute
State Commission
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Warrick County
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