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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
1
Thirty three graduates receive diplomas at the annual commencement exercises. Prof. J C Chowning delivers the evening speaker role while high school musicians provide the musical interlude.
The Rockport high school commencement filled the auditorium with 33 graduates 22 women and 11 men. Prof J O Chewning gave the class address The baccalaureate sermon at Trinity Lutheran was followed by a high school chorus and two piano numbers. The senior play Fannie and the Servant Problem played to packed houses and proceeds fund the piano. An alumni reception at the college building featured toasts and songs.
Henry J. Vawter and about 150 carriers from the First District gathered in Ft Branch for the annual rural route carriers association meeting. State President J. E. Grant of Greensburg spoke on the organization’s benefits, with Chas Abshier and W. H. Thrasher also presenting. A luncheon banquet followed at the town hotel, and the 1916 meeting was announced for Princeton.
The excursion steamer Virginia was raided at Owensboro Kentucky last Sunday and 124 cases of Evansville beer were seized. The boat departed Evansville for Tell City early Sunday. Two bartenders aboard were arrested and later posted bonds of 400 dollars each.
The school census shows total enrollment of 12 300 children ages 6 to 20 a drop from 12 338 last year a decrease of 38 Among them 7 983 reside in the county and 4 317 within city limits
Members of the G A R post thank the public for cooperation in the decoration day services at the courthouse last Sunday. They express debt to the people for their generous support.
Jasper business men organize a $35,000 stock company to finance a two story factory project. Local investors form the entity to construct and operate the new facility, signaling growth in the area's manufacturing sector.
The Washington Star notes Thomas Taggart will support the Wilson and Marshall ticket and remain loyal to the Democratic party. Indiana Democrats credit Taggart and the state organization for past victories and party unity amid minimal divisions.
An automobile driven by C T Baker carrying Charles Billingley and Millie Billingsly left Grandview for Chrisney last Sunday evening. The car then went over an embankment about fifteen feet down, pinning occupants beneath. Baker lost control while dodging a mud hole and lighting a cigar. Rescuers freed them quickly. aside from minor bruises and excitement, all escaped unharmed. The car suffered heavy damage.
D S Bennett died at his Third street home Sunday after an extended illness. Funeral held Tuesday at Mayhall chapel with Rev J J Robinette. Interment in Sunset Hill cemetery. He was 40, survived by daughter Agnes, mother Mrs Jack Bennett of Evansville, brothers James Oscar and Frank, and sisters Mrs Dautie Correll of Delaven and Mrs Lucile Hudson of Evansville. He ran a cleaning and pressing business and was well liked locally.
Miss Ruth Patridge daughter of C. M. Patridge married Harry Dawson last Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran parsonage with Rev. J H Diehl officiating. The couple, now residing in Evansville, left for the city that night. The groom is a son of Mrs. Al Dawson of near Grandview.
Miss Marie Birchler aged 16 of Tell City drowned Monday evening at the Tell City wharf while returning from a river picnic excursion. The incident occurred during a local outing on the river, with emergency crews attending.
Appraisers fixed county property value at 55 770 with Rockport holding the courthouse jail and related lots. Hearing drew crowds as Chrisney advocates sought a lower valuation to secure a move. Rockport contractors testified on costs and condition of the courthouse and sheriff’s residence.
William F Ferguson sues Mary H Ferguson for divorce alleging cruel and inhuman treatment including sudden anger and verbal abuse. He claims a 1899 marriage ended by separation in 1915 and cites a 12 stitch facial wound from a wooden stick incident. Also notes separate civil suits by others including Amos Carter v Aquinla Green for 231.40 and Andrew J Hesson v Bernard J Fisher for 2000. State of Indiana guardian bond case Ada Hesson v Homer Totten and American Binding Co. of Baltimore.
Miss Mary Jennings and Mr Cleveland Motteler wed last Saturday evening in a ceremony at the Rockport M E church home. Rev Edwin Shake officiated. The couple to reside on J A Laird’s farm three miles west of Rockport. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs S H Jennings, has taught in Rockport public schools this term which ended Wednesday.
Judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of 900 dollars plus interest, totaling about 1000 dollars, was returned by the jury in the case of Samuel Macher against the Commercial Union.
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