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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
4
The June 5 1908 Rockport Democrat notes nationwide voter anger at the Republican party over tariff and corruption headlines. Adolphus Busch praises Taft predicting stabilization and better business. The piece argues party leaders and papers fear populist Bryan and concede Ryan could be a strong challenger if nominated.
A polemic notes high taxes and a looming deficit as Republicans battle tariff talk and Wall Street influence. It recalls 1884 wire nails shift and 1894 Indiana tax rises, arguing GOP governance is costly and wasteful. It cites a Republican paper denying tariff impact on prices.
The piece argues Republicans push Congress to free pulp and printing paper, saying tariffs mostly affect market prices. It accuses trusts of using tariffs to shield foreign competition and raise prices, while noting editors demand lower tariffs on paper. It claims editors now see foreigners do not pay the tax.
The St. Louis Republic argues for a law requiring publicity of campaign contributions, noting Taft and Bryan support, warning against Senate defeat with House amendments, and urging Republicans to pass an effective open-treasury bill despite partisan politics.
A proverb notes that saving money invites trouble and a quiet person tends to observe more than speak. The saying contrasts frugal prudence with the risks of talkativeness and describes the value of restraint in daily conduct.
Henry F. Simon of Fulda attended the township advisory board meeting Tuesday. George M. Sturm and George Bischof made a business trip to Fulda Wednesday. Dr E P Casper travelled to Louisville Kentucky last Monday. Mr and Mrs Peter Fischer and their Terre Haute wedding party visited, then returned to Terre Haute to reside. School children held a Mt Casino picnic parade led by Rev Fr Louis and Prof Robert Widmer with sisters and Marcus Meyer supplying wagon loads of refreshments. day enjoyed.
Miss Mamie Woods of Grandview visits this week. Mr and Mrs Charles Gentry and Bert McCoy with their daughter visit from Evansville. Miss Orpha Ray of Chrisney stays with Miss Eva Davis. John Lakey and daughter Marie of Rock Hill spend Sunday. Preaching is announced for Sunday night.
A boy was born last Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Crowder. The Hatfield ice cream social last Saturday raised 9 27 for the church. Another sale will be held in Crowder's warehouse on Saturday June 18 inviting all to attend.
The old soldiers and friends observed decoration day at Ebenezer last Sunday with Judge Kiper of Boonville delivering the memorial address to a large crowd. A report notes rising business and local developments including lumber deliveries to Magee and Axton and plans for a first class restaurant by J B Nunn. The Blue Jays will play a double header at Rockport dr club next Saturday, and Mrs Ada McCoy and daughter Bessie visited from Evansville. Jack Dean’s body was recovered near Evansville wharf after drowning. The state building inspector checked the school and IOOF hall, ordering two fire escapes and added columns at the hall. Mrs Belle Rhodes is improving and Mrs Robert Mitchel died after a long illness.
Dr S W Stateville was elected town school trustee at Monday night’s town board meeting. Teachers for Grandview schools named: Supt G N Logan principal high school. Tully Hays asst principal and 8th grade. George Beanblossom for 6th and 7th. W A Barker for 4th and 5th. Olive Thurman for 2nd and 3rd. Anna Tinkler primary. Mrs Emma Hiley. The colored school is discontinued and colored children will likely attend the Rock Hill school. Fire escapes contracted for the school building at 198 30 to Lindenschmidts of Evansville. Mrs M F Underhill of Rockport and Mrs John W Underhill of Denver visited Dr H Q White. Lenora Huffman went to Evansville for extended visit with her brother. C A McCoy and wife and child of Birmingham, Ala., visiting uncle John Robinson. Spring normal school closed Thursday with exercises at city hall.
Mariah Hill Miss Mary Schum left for Jonsdale Illinois Friday. Pauline Daunhauer returned from Louisville Wednesday. Henry Gogel and Rosalie Bosler were at Evansville Thursday. Lena Wahl of Warrick visiting sister Mrs Paul Roos. Alois Jellig and Ben Kappner visited St Henry Thursday afternoon. Julia Hecken returned from Louisville Saturday. Messrs Simon Nord Charles Lindauer Linus Spayd Henry Wirthwein took a pleasant trip to Ferdinand Sunday. Mrs Joe Gogel and Andy were in Dale Saturday on business. Celia Hufnagel Tina Balbach returned from Louisville Thursday. Jennie Bosler of Rockport visiting here this week. Rev Joseph Schweigman of St Henry was guest of Father Wagner Sunday afternoon. Monica Kegson from Tell City visiting sister Mrs Joe Bettag.
Frank and Norbert Gehrhausen of Ferdinand and James Mittelbuehler of Celestine spent days visiting Tell City friends. Miss Mary Schum celebrated her 14th birthday with a party. numerous local girls attended. Other news notes include social calls by Mr. and Mrs. Thrasher and Emmick of Lewisport, Effa Barker at Tells City commencements, and musical selections by the Tell City orchestra.
Decoration Day was observed by our community with ceremonies and respect. Residents gathered to honor fallen individuals and reflect on local history during the observance.
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