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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
1
The State Board of Tax Commissioners directs Treasurers to collect delinquent taxes with renewed vigor. Officials emphasize strict enforcement and timely remittance to improve revenue collections statewide.
A letter from county commissioners emphasizes delinquent tax collection under Section 21 Acts 1903. It requires the treasurer to pursue delinquents, levy on personal property, and turn unresolved cases to the prosecuting attorney who earns 10 percent plus a docket fee. State boards and auditors are urged to enforce compliance and exhaust remedies to reduce delinquency.
Wm F Stein and Miss Anna Mary Maas wed Tuesday at G A Haaff home on 5th Street. Rev Tiedt officiated. The couple left by evening train for Huntingburg to reside. Stein works for the Southern Railway at Huntingburg.
The Spencer county Board of Charities and corrections toured the county farm Orphans Home and county jail on May 27. Farm conditions were clean with 14 inmates and livestock, but buildings need costly repairs and action is urged. Orphans Home houses 16 children and could use electric lights and a furnace. Jail held one inmate and a sanitary closet connected to the sewer is recommended. D. S. Tullis, Chairman. Jas. G. Taylor, Secretary.
A miscellaneous shower was given by Miss Carrie Krueger last Monday night in honor of Miss Margaret Vogel whose marriage to W F Hafendorfer was an event of Tuesday night. Refreshments of ices and cake were served by the hostess. The bride elect was the recipient of many handsome gifts.
Rockport outscored Richland City 13 to 11 on Saturday. Highlights included Martin's one handed catch and solid batting by Peek Morgen thaler and Small. Sunday, Richland hosts a double header with batteries listed as Jones Bershire and Singleton for Richland, Burkhart Morgenthaler for Rockport.
The Spencer County Board of Review convened at the courthouse to equalize personal property assessments across townships. County Assessor Ludwig presides, with Auditor White as clerk and members John Jacobs A D Garlinghouse and A C Hireman. The board began reviewing township lists in tax-duplicate order and will continue for 30 days, addressing complaints as they arise.
A reader laments missing names from a veteran list in the Democrat and comments on ex soldiers and aging pensioners. He recalls Rev Ward’s M and church service, cites pension age thresholds and low payouts, and urges comrades to seek better support and simple living.
The Rockport team struggles in the opening contest as the Sealbacks deliver strong defense and efficient scoring. Key players from both sides contributed, but Rockport could not overcome the early deficit in the first game.
The Rockport team lost to Boonville 3 to 0 with Bowers delivering a solid game for the visitors and Powers holding their hits to a minimum. Earlier they edged Rockport 3 to 2 with Teaters pitching well, andNext Sunday Boonville returns on a special car with hopes of another win. Local note on Grandview’s liquor reputation and citizen efforts to curb lawlessness.
Last Friday night a would be burglar broke the saloon window at Ben Cotton's corner saloon. Marshal Sessor arrived near his home just as the intruder moved to the front, watched the thief's movements, and the man fled with the marshal in pursuit. The suspect vanished into tall weeds near the strawboard factory after firing a pistol shot. The marshal secured a bloodhound belonging to Gus Powers and Stanley Murray.
The board granted liquor licenses to John Widmer and John A H Hubers at St Meinrad. Henring and Burns were allowed 62.75 for Lockyear case expenses with ten Evansville trips each plus 2.75 for phone messages. Contracts awarded to A P Eigenmann for five steel reinforced concrete arch culverts at 3300, with four bridges named. Schultzius bridge in Huff township awarded to August Feldpausch for 568. Property assessment cost set at 2725.
Deputy Auditor Rolly Morris reports May tax settlements with net amounts across funds led by State funds 7729.98 and County tax 25895.76 and total tax 109925.92. Township apportionment pending State auditor acceptance. county-wide distribution figures listed for Luce, Ohio, Hammond, Huff, Harrison, Carter, Jackson, Grass, Clay, Rockport, Grand View, St Meinrad, Dale, Gentryville, Chrisney.
Clifton W Abbott 49 printer Winslow to Luella Hartley 37 Spencer county. Joseph Holmes 62 engineer Spencer county to Minerva Lee 60 Spencer county. Paul Schreiner 32 mechanic Dubois county to Millie Altmyer 32 Dubois county. W F Hafendorfer 40 implement dealer Rockport to Margaret Vogel 28 teacher Rock. William F Stein 26 railroad fireman Dubois County to Anna M Maas 23 Spencer county.
The piece mocks congressional pay hikes and politician bets, noting the Pittsburgh Dispatch rejoices over a $40 million rail bond issue and Cornelius Bliss denial of a Metro Street Railway campaign gift. It mentions Speaker Cannon and pulp duties as tariff reform sparks and observes Illinois delegate Lemon linked to Bryan and the Denver convention.
KF A Hearing and John W Burns county central committee leaders and attorneys in the Lockyear suit against Spencer county drew 62 75 for expenses through April. The itemized bill lists ten Evansville trips with charges of 6 and 3 for each lawyer while actual travel costs appear around 24 6 dollars for two round trips, prompting public questions about the extra 3 60 per trip.
The piece contrasts a nurse named Carrie with several satirical snippets about romance and propriety. It references a cottage life, a conscientious nature, and competing suitors including Henry Jones and Millionbones, framed by clipped quotes from multiple newspapers. Carrie remains steadfast in duty amid gossip and romantic temptations.
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