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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
7
Moran of Evansville had a horse on the fair grounds cared for by Conrad Malke. Last Saturday morning another horse kicked it, breaking a front leg and the animal was killed.
Classified items advertise Digestese digestive tonic at 50 cents a bottle and D D D skin remedy for eczema. Heirs of Civil War veteran Wm C Jackson sought for government property rights. Dale G A R post named after Jackson and heirs uncertain. Curt M Benjamin plans to move his Petersburg button factory to Mt Carmel due to high freight costs and shell shortages.
An advertisement touts Digesteze as aiding digestion and blood production, claiming relief from sleepless nights headaches and stomach misery at 50dt a bottle, sold by T. C. Basye's. Posey County experts predict a record wheat crop due to bright weather and high temperatures.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is pitched as mild effective relief for children and all ages with constipation indigestion liver troubles and sour stomach. Mothers can request a free sample by mail and later purchase at the drugstore with address provided Dr W B Caldwell Caldwell Building Monticeto DL
A collage of small-town notices includes Yucatan Chill tonic ads, a farmer Joe Weaver with a calf born without eyes and tail, and resignations at Ferdinand National Bank with Robert Beckmann named cashier. It also covers missing Bainbridge assessor Sol Stephenson, a reward, various patent medicines, and announcements on mine inspection appointments in Boonville and Brazil.
The New Albany Ledger reports a peculiar well that tastes like lemonade without sugar. The water flavor varies by season and supply level, turning sour only during certain stages and full of water it tastes ordinary. Local observers note coal oil iron wells nearby but deem such flavor changes unusual.
Charles Carlisle and companions heard two revolver shots on Winslow road Friday afternoon. Miss Barbara Eifert claimed to be hit after the second shot, a flattened 38 caliber bullet found in her hair. Carlisle brought Sheriff Nance and helped arrest Howard Stapleton, 15, of Oakland City.
Fort Wayne residents report rapid cures from Root Juice with claims of weight gain relief from stomach ailments kidney and rheumatic issues and indigestion. Local buyers like Mrs E G Moore H R Beck A R Hoylese and Chris Hostman are cited with dramatic improvements. The remedy is now at Basye's drug store for public view in Rockport.
The Jasper Herald reports a man was placed under 500 bond by Judge Bretz after a shooting aimed at puncturing tires. The suspect Stapleton denies firing any shots and says the auto involved had just passed him when the shots were fired. Miss Bifert was not hurt.
Rockport fairs grounds are being trimmed graded and buildings painted as preparations begin for what is billed as the largest fair yet. A. J Payton of Rockport serves on the Indiana Independent Telephone Association executive committee with an election in Indianapolis this month. Chicken thieves took about 20 Rhode Island Red chicks from Mrs. Jeff Ray’s home last week, and she warns neighbors to expect a warm reception to future visitors. Chamberlain’s Liniment is recommended for rheumatic shoulder pain and is sold locally by T. C. Basye.
Ned Northrop returns for Memorial Day and asks Estelle Bromley for a rose from the hedge that divides their families. Estelle forgives him with a half-open bud, and Ned's mother seeks a symbol of healing. The two reconcile as May blooms above memories of a broken engagement.
A Turkish soldier fatally shoots Colonel von Schlichting after a German instructor strikes a recruit’s chin with a riding crop. The piece critiques German methods and notes Turkish soldiers exercise dignity tied to religious customs, urging restraint and respect in training.
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