Rural route consolidation out of Boonville sparks political clash
The Inquirer notes the Boonville rural mail routes will be cut from fourteen to eight, with lengths around 28 to 29 miles. The change aims at economy but is criticized as a move to replace Republican carriers with Democrats, amid broader civil service concerns. Weather-wise, Ohio River flooding damaged corn in low bottoms, while wheat prospects look strong with high yields expected if conditions stay favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
the Inquirer
Washington
Civil Service
Ohio
Reelect a County School Superintendent for Stable Schools
The piece argues for keeping the current county superintendent of schools, praising his long service, moral and scholastic standards, and the flourishing state of the schools. It questions rotating the office, notes bipartisan support for reelecting Huff, and mentions local residents visiting or traveling, including Isaac Goodman, William Link, Miss Jeanette Hackleman, Albert Keigel, Majorie Hackleman, and Harry Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huff
Strassel
Isaac Goodman
Grass Township
Wm. Link Sr
Luce Township
Jeanette Hackleman
Owensboro
Albert Keigel
Rockford
Mike Keigel
Majorie Hackleman
Chicago
Ill
Hinshaw Conservatory
Harry Taylor
Seattle Wash
Card of Thanks for Kindness after Loss
The family of Jeff Ray and sons thanks friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy during the passing of their wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Ray
Trinity M E Church Preaching and Quarterly Meeting Notice
The third quarterly meeting of Trinity M E church will be held next Saturday and Sunday with a quarterly conference at 4 30 p m Saturday. District Superintendent Dr Albert Hurlston will preach at 10 40 a m Sunday followed by the Lord's Supper. Children’s day exercises occur at night and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity M. E. Church
Albert Hurlston
Hurlston
John Richards
Rockport
Nelson Bennett
Linton
Ind
Friends
Sons of the Veterans
Woodman Hall
Newtonville High School
Marvin Jones
Cora Jones
Hattie Freeman
Grandview
Frank Hurst
L. M. John
Ambrose Feigel
Hester John
Gentryville
Alvey Sibrel
Chrisney
Louis Cruse
Midway
J. J. May
Edwin
John
Roth Meier
Boonville
John Bunner
James Martin
Lester
Hilda Crooks
Margaret Ellis
David Brown
Rebekah Lodge
Jessie Dilger
Lamison
Ala
Chas
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Travel
Singleton, a boy last Tuesday. Mrs. Marvin Parker returned to her home in Houston, Texas, Tuesday after a visit with Dr. and Mrs. J.C. Jolly. Miss Ruth Ferguson is visiting Petersburg this week.
Patronsville Couples Wed in Rockport Ceremony
Miss Zesta Painter and William Campbell, both of Patr onville, wed in Rockport with Rev M O Robbins officiating. The couple plans to live with the bride’s parents. A large charivari greeted them Thursday night as friends offered congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zesta Painter
Wm. Campbell
Rockport
M. O. Robbins
Campbell
Charivari
Ruth Miller
Spencer County Commissioners Set Courtroom Session in Rockport
The board of commissioners of Spencer County Indiana will hold a meeting at their courthouse office in Rockport to discuss unspecified business and take necessary action. Public notice urges attendance and outlines the official venue for the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceive
Indiana
Carter Township
Spencer County
Wm. Schaaf
Board of Commissioners
J. Frank Stocking
Said County
Court House
Rockport
Application for Liquor License in Spencer County
Jacob Hollander applies at the July 1917 Spencer County Commissioners term in Rockport for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in less than a quart, for the term to April 2 1918, with on premise drinking. He seeks permission to also sell cigars tobacco and serve lunch in connection with the saloon business at premises on the first floor of lot 145 in St Meinrad, with a glass front on 8th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Spencer County
Indiana
Rockport
St. Meinrad
Said
Memorial to Mrs Sallie Ray
The M E C A members mourn the death of Mrs Sallie Ray who supported the society with loyalty, friendship, and steady enthusiasm. Her devoted cooperation enhanced all plans and left a lasting example of scholarly service to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Sallie Ray
Remembering a Teacher’s Devotion in 1917
A committee notes the death of a devoted teacher in a 1917 tribute. They describe her as an inspiration to future educators and express grief and gratitude for the life and service she gave to her Teachers-Training class. Sympathy is extended to her family, with prayers for comfort from God. June 3 1917.
Garden tasks and royal figures shadow a theft tale
A fragment mentions girls hoeing spuds in a garden, a queen patching clothes, and a czar’s son learning to earn bread while the czar seeks to keep his head, labeled Stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czarovitch
Real Estate Transfers Reported Across Lincoln City Area
Transactions include Schaeffer J Frank A Schaeffer transfer of sw 5 4 4 80 for 3000 dollars. Hammond to Fox Hill Coal Mining Co. se se 55 5 40 for 1100. Eva J Boncher et al to Truman Hiley et al pt 25640. Mitchell Henry C et al to Jesse C Michel w3 nw nw 3 45 and pt ne ne 44 5 for 1600. Allen Walters to Newton Walters ws nn 1965 83 for 1850. Sarah Robertson to Sarah M Huff lots 1 2 3 and 4 in block 39 in Lincoln City Indiana for 1.00. Muth element to Henry Muth pt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaeffer Henry
Frank A. Schaeffer
Hammond Imma E
Fox Hill Coal Mining Co
Boncher Eva J
Truman Hiley
Mitchell Henry C
Lincoln City
Ind
Muth
Henry Muth
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Rockport Demograt
the Democrat Publishing CO
County News
Patronville
Jacob Hollander
Trousseau
Wae
Cme
C. W.halbruge Co
Main St
Palm Beach
Pinch
Kate A. Niblack
Estella Haines
Helen Posey
Feigel Brothers
Ana Usey
Farm Journal
Ensilage
Independent
Sile Company
Walter’Gollins
Schroeder Anna
William
Cadick
Grandview Cemetery
Salyx
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