07 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
1
With the assistance of the Indianapolis News, Hays and the New Rule Convention rally Republicans of Indiana to a coordinated state ticket for voters. The drive centers on party unity and a slate aligned with the convention’s reform platform.
Patrick Henry McDonald of Harrison County sues Peter Roth Louisa Roth and Emma Fuetter in Spencer County to set aside a deed claiming it was used to dodge a $500 judgment. The complaint states the Roths 70 acre property was conveyed to Fuetter after the judgment was recorded and dated fraudulently to defeat collection.
Former vice president and senator Charles Warren Fairbanks died at his Indianapolis residence Tuesday night at 8 55 following a several weeks illness. All family members except Major Richard Fairbanks in France were at his bedside as he faded into unconsciousness before death.
Portrayal of Lt Townsend Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Cud Taylor stationed in France with Uncle Sam to share acrobatics learned in flight His letter describes stunts reverse maneuver vree and tailspin the dangers of flight and a day trip to a French town feudal tower market scenes and an Aviation Cafe with a bilingual server. He mentions Rockport friends Ralph Richardson and Carl Vogel awaiting over there and notes mumps quarantines ending with reflections on food and social life amid wartime observations.
The County Board of Review convened in regular session with Martin Boehm as president and A. B. Branch as clerk. Members include James A. Haines Sr., William Schaaf, U S Lindsey. initial work tackled Luce and Ohio townships with no valuation complaints filed.
A letter from Corp. Chris Hale in France reached his father C A Hale in this city last Monday after about 20 days at sea. Hale expresses pride in family letters and hopes for a quicker end to the war as more American troops arrive.
One hundred twenty six county youths who turned of age since June 5 1917 registered at the courthouse for military duty. The War Department has not set a date for the examination. The list includes the Tribbie twins of Gentryville and numerous residents from Rockport Hatfield Ferdinand Chrisney and other towns. Most registrants are deemed likely to pass the physical exam.
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