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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
4
Public notice indicates a periodical issue dated Friday morning June 1 1917 and an entry at the Rockport Indiana post office as second class matter.
The piece argues the cost to Perry and Spencer counties of electing a single constitutional convention delegate will exceed 6000 and that further steps to write suffrage and prohibition into the constitution are debated. It criticizes Governor Goodrich for promoting an expensive registration law and predicts ongoing costs for future elections. It notes political tensions between economy promises and public spending. It also mentions local social news and meetings.
The Cannelton Enquirer accuses Gov. Goodrich of failing to live up to pre election economy pledges. It cites his signing of a $50,000 capitol purchase bill as evidence of waste and notes his rhetoric versus practice in tax reform and restraint.
Ben Moore traveled to Owensboro on Friday on business. John Carlisle died Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock at Calvin Harris residence. burial was held Friday at 10:30 am at Oak Grove cemetery. Several from here attended the Rockport play by the high school seniors last Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Claud Hamilton is ill with measles. Tobacco activity continues in the community. Hugh Stuteville Jr. is ill with typhoid fever. Earl Carleton visited Owensboro on Saturday. A group went to Dale on Saturday for the teachers examination.
Hatfield kin travel and guests from Indianapolis Danville Evansville and Lake gather for family visits and services. Memorials Carroll County events church activities and charity drive precede a piano fund ice cream fundraiser hosted by the Sunday school class.
Wm. D. Shewman, Rockport schools superintendent the past four years, departs Thursday for Akron Indiana. His family follows him home. Rev J H Dieh and son Harold plan a week with the Shewmans and will attend Culver commencement. James W Kirk, newly elected Rockport superintendent, travels to Sheridan for part of summer with relatives. Registration next Tuesday in north Rockport precinct moves to the Schreiner building at 5th and Washington.
Notice to auto owners announcing procurement of an expert mechanic with guaranteed work from Richards and Kincaid.
Guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture advises housing the mother hen in a dry ventilated coop withAccess for chicks. The method reduces chill losses, lice infestations, and supports healthier chick development while outlining incentive points and a pennant reward system for school enrollments and programs.
The Ohio township Sunday school convention adopts a standard for local Sunday schools. A copy will go to each superintendent and later officers will visit schools to explain the standard. Motto: We can if we will, We must if we can. The plan sets rewards for attendance and completion of duties.
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