23 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1915
Page
1
Visiting musician Qhanp Clark 0 will headline the FIRST DISTRICT Chautauqua at Grandview on Sunday August 1 attracting large crowds from across the district.
Speaker Champ Clark will deliver an address at Grandview on Sunday August 1 at 2 p.m. as part of Champ Clark Day events with visitors from Kentucky Illinois and Indiana and notable attendees including Urey Woodson and A Q O Stanley. Excursion rates are offered by traction lines for Clark Day and Woman's Club Day on August 4.
Members and families of the Spencer County Medical Society enjoyed a picnic at Lincoln Park on Tuesday. The regular meeting featured basket lunches and an afternoon program with talks on the mortality of children, country doctors services, and the value of medical societies. Attending physicians included C. S. Baker, A. M. Bean, J. T. White, S. W. Stateville, J. C. Jolly, G. B. DeTar, D. W. McClary, C. W. Bradley, S. F. Carson, Harry Harter, Medcalf, A. A. Altenbauch, and H. G. Weiss. The next meeting will be held in Grandview.
A revival meeting began at Moited Brothern Church last Sunday night led by Pastor Rev J L Battrim. Beginning Thursday evening Rev Nelson of Indianapolis will occupy the pulpit for the ongoing services.
A movement in Tell City seeks a public pool of sufficient size to accommodate youngsters with designated hours for adults. The effort focuses on creating a community facility with specific time blocks to serve both groups.
Miss Mabel Crecelius underwent an operation for appendicitis at Lincoln Avenue on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Snyder are named in connection with the family.
Peter Riegel, a farmer west of the city, was arrested by Sheriff Kramer and jailed on an insanity charge. An inquest in Squier Snyder’s court found years of insanity with recent violence and threats. Riegel had serious head injuries from a fall from a hayload in his barn. admittance to Woodmere sought.
Reverend Ambrose Mattingly of Step hens South Dakota visited the city with two young Indian boys. The trio drove 1900 miles in an automobile since June 11 with many stops on their journey. Mattingly is a former Spencer county boy, son of the late William Mattingly.
Jessie Campfield and Hallie Mckee of Beaver Dam Ky were married at the clerk's office last Sunday at noon. Justice of the Peace Snyder officiated as they drove from Beaver Dam to the ferry and crossed the river to the ceremony. The groom listed farming as his occupation.
Mrs George Streitler entertained a company of friends at her Main Street home last Friday afternoon. Honored guests included Mrs Hugh Herr of Owensboro Kentucky and her sister Mrs Claude Douglas of New Albany. Needle work and conversion were enjoyed with ices and cakes.
The annual German M. E. camp meeting in the Louisville district will be held at Santa Claus from Monday July 26 to Friday July 30. A number of prominent speakers will attend the event.
Two thousand officers and men of the First Brigade Kentucky National Guard including the First Second and Third regiments are in camp at the Owensboro fair grounds for eight days. The period serves as a summer school for instruction in the art of warfare.
Princeton reports a smallpox contagion prompting city quarantine measures. Public entertainments are banned and religious services were not held last Sunday, likely a historic first for the city.
The college plans a modern addition including an auditorium and gymnasium. Evansville architect to provide plans and the school board aims to start the project soon. Another change in school routines will hire a teacher for North Rockport first three grades if a suitable location is found.
Clark White a machinist from Owensboro Kentucky and Miss Leoni White Evansville were united in marriage.
The Board of Education discusses August report to the county superintendent and sets plans for the Grandview Chautauqua grounds ceremony replacing entry for high school with certificates. Eight grade graduates listed by township with a July 31 commencement and free admission badges for all attendees. Prof Louis J Roettger to give the commencement address.
Members of the M. ELC A Society gathered for a July Tuesday garden party at Miss Georgia Chinn’s Lincoln Avenue home. The lawn and veranda glowed with javanese lanterns and flags as Mesdames Garlinghouse Wetzel Friedel Sargent Himmelheber and Lang assisted. A varied program followed including music and readings by Mrs. Mason Miss Wright Miss Mason Mrs. Green and Miss Armstrong before ices and cakes were served. Guests included Mrs. DeBruler of Oklahoma City Mrs. Green and daughter Marjorie of Hammond La and Miss Armstrong of Memphis Tenn.
The Tell City militia company plans a Saturday night camp at Grandview chautauqua grounds and will depart by early traction car for Evansville Sunday morning where they join Evansville and Mt. Vernon divisions. The combined force then travels to Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis for a weeklong stay.
R C Osborn, a former Spencer County resident now living in Massillon Ohio, renews with a one dollar payment for one year of The Democrat and expresses pride in his hometown papers and home news.
William Hosey, suspected of fatally stabbing Joseph Ashley in Hatfield weeks ago, turns himself in to Sheriff Kramer with his stepfather James Gibbs. He arrives at Rockport from Evansville, later appears at the sheriff’s residence, and is brought to the jail for a preliminary hearing set for next Monday. Hosey claims Ashley was on top of him during the encounter and provides few details of his whereabouts since Sunday.
A city visitor boasts clubbing and dancing with a country cousin who highlights a quieter day of buggies, baseball in the back lot, attic poker, and simple routines. A farmer joins with his own tale of corn field work and evening routines before calling it a day.
James Pattie sues Evansville Railways for 100 dollars claiming damages from the killing of seven hogs owned by Pattie. Attorneys Swan and Mason represent the plaintiff in this filed case.
A lively children’s party provided a delightful evening with games, music, and communal cheer. Organizers reported strong participation and parents praised the safe, friendly atmosphere.
Indianapolis July 22 quoted praise for Philip Zoercher democratic candidate turned reporter for the Indiana supreme and appellate courts. He vowed to bring printed court reports up to date and within his term every attorney and court will have reports through that year with five annual volumes.
Miss Kate Duckworth once living with Mrs Fred Walker in this city broke her hip in a fall last Sunday night. She is now with relatives in Greencastle and messages say she is progressing as well as expected given her advanced age.
Stephen Carter manager of the Cumberland telephone exchange at Richland City was in town on Tuesday on business. He remembered the Democrat with a renewal for himself and subscribed for Mrs. Nora Carter of Richland City.
The son of Rev. and Mrs Delmer Huff of Buffalo New York has been quite ill during a visit with his maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs C J Wetzel.
Sheriff Isage L Kramer and Harry Poole accompanied Peter Kiegel who has been declared insane to Woodmere. The application for his admittance was accepted on Tuesday.
Mrs W W Magon hosted a social gathering at Theatorium with close friends in attendance. The event featured informal conversations and light refreshments, reflecting a cordial community gathering.
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