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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1916

Page

2

Trustee Relocates Office in Luce Township Notice

The unreignod trustee of Luce Township moves his office to his residence two miles east of Eureka. He will be Fatfield on Tuesdays and Richland City on Fridays, and transect township on other days when at home. The notice also states the trustee’s Lincoln City office for Carter towns and business at other times along the road.

Luce Township Eureka Fatfield Richland City Carter Datkis Harrison Township Ds 3 Fulda

Saloon License Renewal Noting Lunch Service Planned

The undersigned will apply for permission to sell cigars and tobacco and serve lunch in connection with the saloon business at the same time and place. May 7, 1916. Sebastian Bogkting.

Sebastian Bogkting

Appointment of Administratrix for Doras Bennett Estate

The undersigned has been appointed administratrix de bonis non of the estate of Doras Bennett, deceased, late of Spencer County. This notice records the official appointment and indicates ongoing administration of assets.

Doras Bennett Spencer Said Yent

Township notices and bids call for county projects

The board of commissioners sets dates for township business and bids on multiple county projects. Projects include forty seven bridges, Stateville Lakey levee, and a Hammond township road improvement. Trustees will transact township business on specified days, with plans on file in the auditor's office. right to reject bids reserved.

Said County Auditor’s Luce Township James Parker Board of Commissioners

Notice of license renewal for on premise liquor sale Spencer County

Wharter seeks license renewal for spirituous vinous and malt liquor sales for on premise drinking at a saloon in St Meinrad Spencer County Indiana. Application to Spencer County Board of Commissioners at the June 1916 term for one year with on premise consumption.

Board of Commissioners Spencer County Indiana Court House St. Meinrad Mill Street

Sheriff Sale Notices in Spencer County Indiana

By decree from the Circuit Court of Spencer County Indiana case 8955 Aaron B Hinkie versus Charles P Kanzler and Magdalena Kanzler, the sheriff will sell rents and profits for up to seven years on June 10, 1916 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door. If insufficient, the fee simple of the described real estate may also be sold at the same time and place.

Circuit Court Spencer County Indiana Aaron B. Hinkie Charles P. Kanzler Magdalena Kanzler

Decree Proceeding Notes in Flora Chapman Case

Legal notice announces a decree case in Flora Chapman county with May 181 hearing. Sheriff records and Shaveaitod as attorney for the plaintiff indicate further action pending without relief from valuation or appraisement.

Flora Chapman Encer Adiane Sps Areh Shaveaitod

Sheriff sale of Gleary estate in Spencer County Indiana

Floyd Chapman sheriff announces a public auction of a real estate parcel in Rockport Indiana to satisfy a decree in the case John M. Gwattney vs Liram F. Ray and Annie N. Ray. The sale, under terms no relief from valuation, includes a described tract in section 35 township 6 south range 7 west and occurs June 6, 1916 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse door with proceeds to cover the decree, interest and costs.

Notice of Sheriff Sale in Hart vs Monks Spencer Indiana

Public auction set for June 15 1916 at the Rockport courthouse in Spencer County Indiana for rents and seven years of land in section 29 township 7 south range 7 west. The parcel lies in the southwest corner beginning five feet north of the mill lot and includes a 183 foot line to a Pattie lot with subsequent bounds to finish at the starting point. The sale also exposes the fee simple of the same real estate to satisfy the decree with costs and interest. Dated May 18 1916.

State of Indiana County of Spencers John MM. Gwattney Liram FP Ray Annie N. Rey Spener Rockport I. Jeheer FuAake Said Gailey Richland City Floyd Chapman Spencer County Smith & McCullough, Aitys Spencer Circuit Court Samuel W. Hart Bert W. Hart Joan K. Monks Maud I. Monks Willian H. Snyder Spencer Section Thomas Siebert James Mattingly R. B. Pattie

Lax-A-Man Ad Promotes Liver and Digestive Cure

An old advertisement claims Lax-A-Man can cure constipation biliousness indigestion and liver troubles. It promotes sale by T. C. Basye and presents a health claim in a period style.

T. C. Basye

Mrs Linda Harrad finds relief from stomach trouble with Chamberlains Tablets

Mrs Linda Harrad of Fort Wayne Indiana reports long standing stomach trouble and temporary relief until she used Chamberlains Tablets. She bought a bottle at a local drug store and experienced immediate relief from heaviness after eating and stomach pain.

Chamberlain Linda Harrad Fort. Wayne Ind Usale TLC Basye

Lawsuit for Partition of Real Estate in Spencer County

In Spencer County Indiana circuit court case number 9006 a suit for the partition of real estate is filed by James M Abshier and Anna Abshier against John S Abshier Gwen Woods Robert Woods Alfred C Wright Bessie DeKinder and Iva Morrow. The defendants are notified to appear or demur by September 1916 or the complaint will be heard in their absence. Arch Stevenson attorney for plaintiffs. Lewis Woolfolk clerk.

State of Indiana Spencer County Circuit Court Indiana James M. Abshier Anna Abshier John S. Abshier Gwen Woods Robert Woods Alfred C. Wright Bessie Dekrinder Tya Morrow Iff Gledin Alice Owen Woods Bessie DeKinder Iva Morrow Ecourt

Penalty Notice for Street and Sewer Assessments

A notice warns that payments for street and sewer assessments must be paid by July 1. If not, a ten cent penalty will be added. The message is attributed to Jasenh Haug.

Jasenh Haug Lresaurer

Notice of Time for Paying Assessments in Spencer County

Drainage commissioner lists assessment amounts for landowners in Spencer County Indiana for an established ditch project. Named owners include Susan Browns Mary Wahl Wahls Louis Schaaf Henry Weller Peter Jochim Albert Kemp and others with various parcel descriptions and charges ranging from 5 to 91 dollars.

Margaret Kemp Albert Kemp Elizabeth Koenig Henry G. Weller Peter Jochim Peter Jochimse Peter Jochimsw

Carter Township Public Highway Assessments Notice 1916

You and each of you are therefore hereby notified to pay said assessments to the undersigned at the Dale Bank in Dale Indiana in installments of ten percent of the total assessments against each tract or parcel of land. The first installment is due on the Sunday of July 1916 and subsequent installments are due on the 5th day of each month until the full sum is paid or sufficient funds are raised to construct said drain. Drainage Commissioner William E. Potter dated May 29 1916.

Jos. Haug Spencer County Indiana Spencer Circuit Court Susan Mary E. Wahl Mary J. Wahlsne Louis Schaaf Louis Schaafine Charles E. Schaafne Henry Schroerer John N. Jones Wm. Kaiser Haug David Jones John F. Beardsley F.A. Brown Rob weSo Admer Mactuall Alma Hang Se Nai Carter Township See Carter Townsaty Carter ‘Township Pigeon Township Warrick Dale Bank Dale William E. Potter

Tricks of the Trade in a Busy Office

A stenographer visits a tall brunette bookkeeper amid envelopes and paste. The bookkeeper explains she fixes envelopes to appear rushed to customers, making old letters look new. The boss feigns hurry, fueling antics over letter handling and office theatrics.

Exchane

Fragmentary OCR Linguistic Note of Word History

The fragment discusses the word gaiters and related terms, noting definitional challenges and historical usage. It includes garbled phrases about dictionaries, language, and possible references to military discounts and century spans without clear context.

Wehewcohier

Mule with Noted Reputation Shipped to Plantation

An enslaved worker recalls the transfer of a valued mule to a Crathsm county plantation for cotton work. The owner questions the animal’s performance as the workers reflect on the mule’s behavior and impact on daily tasks. A Sunday follow up visit reveals continued curiosity about the mule’s role and effects on labor.

Onan Savannah Apphiaiition Crathsm County Tal

In Debt and Divorce Denied by City Doctor

Henry laments lack of money to obtain a divorce while a doctor cautions about bad company. A literal, clipped dialogue reveals social pressure and personal hardship in a tense moment. The scene hints at looming consequences if he remains with harmful associates.

Henry

No Man Always Guarded Says The Penitentiary Holds Some

An aphorism from the Baltimore American contrasts constant self control with a flourish. It notes there is a class of men who can always be guarded in conduct, answering a rhetorical inquiry with a wry reference to the penitentiary.

Baltimore American

Hicks-Bluffer discusses buying an automobile

The Boston Transcript quips about Hicks-Bluffer and Wicks-Bluffer with satire on marriage bonds and cash dividends. The lines mock financial and personal commitments while noting everyday purchases.

Hicks—Bluffer Wicks—Bluffer

Liszt and Leipzig Encounter in Early Career

The text recollects Felix Weingartner seeking Liszt in Leipzig after his conservatory studies, facing a stern reception from the renowned composer. It notes questions about his training and memory of the city, reflecting the era’s expectations and the master’s exacting standards.

Ancient Babylon Tablet School Notes Survive

Fragments from an ancient Babylonia temple school, dating over 2,300 years BC, show texts in two scripts. The tablets reveal notes on sciences copied by pupils, studied at Nip pur and preserved in the University of Pennsylvania collection.

Gries Babsy University of Pennsylveida Nippur Youl

Narrow Escape Tales From Africa Return

A fragmented reminiscence recalls a perilous journey with two travelers. One man narrowly escapes capture while another is pursued and overtaken by a hostile force as the speaker intervenes to prevent further harm.

Africa Teshouh A. Bie Brvne

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