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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
1
Board of Review Completes 17S Work and Tax Assessments
The board adjourned after a 30 day term revising township assessors. Tax rolls show gains in value through added personal property and improvements across multiple townships. Governor Marshall pledges orderly, cost aware state administration and accountability to taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Review
Luce Township
Ohio
Rock
Port
Hammond
Personal
Grandview
Huff
Harrison
St Meinrad
Carter
Dale
Jackson
Gentryville
Grass
Chrisney
Clay
Rockport Box Mfg. Co
Worth of Their Money at Jeffersonville Reformatory
The upheaval at the Jeffersonville reformatory led to the resignations of Superintendent Whittaker and Assistant Superintendent Barnard. Authorities speculate a broader air clearing may follow in that and other institutions. No specific charges against other administrations are known, though general reports suggest less satisfactory conditions elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Whittaker
Barnard
monstrous Payne Aldrich tariff bill faces senate conference
The Payne Aldrich tariff bill now in the senate is described as monstrous by critics. Senator Shively argues the 25 percent maximum duty leaves the tariff to be set by the president after passage, making the law uncertain for business and consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Senate
Congress
Shively
United States
State Department
Wheat threshing progress and price report across the county
Wheat threshing began strong this week but rain since Tuesday slowed work. Yields meet or exceed expectations overall, with Hammond township noted for weaker results. Quality is high and farmers rush to market or contract. one firm bought 75,000 bushels. Prices range from 1.14 to 1.05 per bushel, depending on shipping distance. Continuous rain raises fears for crop safety while shocks remain. Average yields in Luce and Ohio townships are about twenty bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond Township
Luce
Ohio
Tillmans
Indianapolis News
Faithless tariff talk in senate critique by Dolliver
Iowa Senator Dolliver denounces the tariff bill as a shameless partisan ploy by the protected interests, saying there has been no honest revision and no faith in Washington. He argues the Republican majority never intended genuine reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Dolliver
Iowa
Washington
Tariff bill stirs Republican discontent in tour insults
Senator Lafollette of Wisconsin and Bristow of Kansas vow to attack the tariff bill during summer and fall tours. They expect the rank and file of Republicans to share their disgust with the revision by its so called friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Bristow
Kansas
Water pipes and licenses granted by county board
County commission session grants liquor licenses to John Friedel and John Kost. Reports show quarterly county poor costs by township totaling 247.93 and officer expenses of 8,993.18. Contracts awarded for coal, dry goods, groceries, and bridge work. Kemp named Justice of the Peace. An editorial critique follows on tariffs and taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
John Friedel
Boston
John Kost
St. Meinrad
Luce Township
Ohio
Hammond
Huff
Harrison
Carter
Jackson
Grass
Clay
Vigo County
Louis Schoenfeld
W. P. Eigenmann
Newburg
Big Four
C. W. Halbruge Co
American Grocery Company
Hammond Township
Dock Huser
Wm. Raat
Jacob Held
Walter Collins
Matt Abbott
Myler Bridge
Grandview
The
Water Works Company
Owensboro Road
Sunset Hill
Albert F. Kemp
Carter Township
Dan Rust
High Tariff and Low Revenue
Opinion pieces on a Senate tariff bill warn revenue will not cover administrative costs next year or the year after. Writers doubt funds with a 20 percent surtax aimed at pressuring foreign trade, while urging protection to shield domestic production despite higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Aldrich
Jasper Beaten by Rockport in Doubleheader
Rockport defeated Jasper 11 to 3 on Sunday and 8 to 2 on Monday in a two game series. The Jasper players criticized the umpire and relied on verbal antics, while Teeter led Rockport with strong pitching and smart play. Rockport travels to Owensboro, Kentucky, next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Rockport
Jaspers
Jasper Boys
Rockport Boys
Teeter
Owensboro
Santa Claus Creamery Incorporation Forms and Officers
Articles of association for the Santa Claus creamery of Santa Claus Indiana filed with Recorder Dr Hill. Capital stock 1350 dollars in 27 shares of 50 dollars each. Officers shall be a seven member board of directors: Jesse Fahr Joseph G Weaver Fred B Hanning Robert Oskins James F Martin Ed H Wortman and John Tishendorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Ind
Dr. Hill
Jesse Fahr
Joseph G. Weaver
Fred B Hanning
Robert Oskins
James F. Martin
Ed H. Wortman
John Tishendorf
McCoy and Miss Smith Wed in Richland City Home
R. L. McCoy and Miss Anna Smith of Richland City were married at Hayes Crowder’s residence in Richland last Sunday morning. Rev. D. P. Mc Coy officiated. McCoy is a well known purseryman of Luce township and Smith has taught school there for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. McCoy
Anna Smith
Richland City
Hayes Crowder
Richland
D. P. McCoy
McCoy
Purseryman
Luce Township
Court Fines For Knife Use on Boat Fight
Robert Souillie is fined 25 dollars in Judge Jones court for assault and battery after a boat fight near Gage's landing. Mathias Still pays a 5 dollar fine for the same charge. Still was seriously stabbed. The report notes the carnival in full swing with rides, vaudeville acts, minstrel shows, and large crowds gathering for the street fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Souillie
Sqr
Jones
Robert Bouillie
Esq
Bouillie
Mathias A. Still
Gage’s Landing
Still
Owensboro
Cannelton
A Philadelphia Lawyer Sues for Personal Injury
A Philadelphia lawyer filed a suit for personal injury damages and the records show the suit was filed sixty days before the alleged injuries. The piece contrasts Republican tariffs and public criticism, noting various costed public works and taxation concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Marriage Licenses Listed for Kentucky Residents
Esker Coleman 22 farmer of Kentucky weds Vera Gordon 20 Kentucky. R L McCoy 41 mercer man of Spencer county weds Anna Smith 30 teacher of Spencer county. Chris Fender 24 farmer of Spencer county weds Margaret M Harris 18 also Spencer county. William Goodman 24 teamster of Grandview weds Mary Ellsworth 20 Grandview. Luther Davis 24 timber cutter of Livermore weds Malissa Moseby 32 Livermore. Walter A Love 22 farmer of Grandview weds Alice Huser 20 Grandview. Marriage by R W Fish July 2 1909. Wash Dickerson 46 laborer of Rockport weds Lula M Jackson 35 Rockport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esker Coleman
Farmer
Kentucky
Vera Gordon
R. L. McCoy
Mrseryman
Spencer County
Anna Smith
Chris Fender
Margaret M. Harris
William Goodman
Teamster
Grandview
Mary Ellsworth
Luther Davis
Livermore
Malissa Moseby
Walter A. Love
Alice Huser
R. W. Fish
Wash Dickerson
Rockport
Lula M. Jackson
Lutheran Pastor Diehl Accepted by Local Congregation
Rev J H Diehl of St Claires ville Pennsylvania has been called by Lutheran churches of Rockport and Grandview and has accepted. He is expected to take charge of the work here in two weeks. Diehl preached here in June and made a favorable impression on the congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Diehl
St. Clairesville
Rockport
Grandview
Diehl
Joint Meeting of Spencer and Warrick Medical Societies
The Medical societies of Spencer and Warrick counties will hold a joint meeting at Degonia on Tuesday August 10. It will be an all day event with a program arranged by both societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer and Warrick Counties
Degonia
One Step Too Many Causes Dray to Tumble
Charles Richardson and his dray horse rolled backward down a river bluff in a steep slope, landing in a heap a distance below the crest after the horse took an extra backward step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Richardson
Slow Drilling Progress in Gentryville Gas Field
Two rigs are at work in the Gentryville gas field with the Pred Frakes farm well at 450 feet and the Dr Hoover site at 600 feet. Leases are causing dissatisfaction due to drafting flaws, with many deemed invalid. Hoover and Frakes wells may reach 1000 feet within a week as gas from the first well is used for fuel by the crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentryville
Hoover
Frakes
Mary Tilley Seeks Absolute Divorce from George QC
Mary Tilley sues George QC for legal separation and absolute divorce. Married in Oct 1872, they lived together until June 15, 1969 when he drove her from the home and locked it. Cruel treatment and habitual drunkenness alleged. She seeks alimony of 300 dollars. E. L. Boyd represents her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tilley
George
Tilley
E. L. Boyd
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Harvey Ice Surprises Kin
A surprise birthday dinner honored Mrs Harvey Ice for her 57th birthday last Sunday. Relatives Sam and Jake Stateler and families, George Poelley and family, Elmer Walters and family, Sam Harris and families, Will Walters and family, Madison Ice and family, Otis Rick and wife and Grandma Harris age ninety attended. The afternoon featured games and other amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Ice
Sam
Jake Stateler
George Poelley
Elmer Walters
Sam Harris
Will Walters
Madison Ice
Otis Rick
Grandma Harris
Real Estate Transfers and Mortgage Activity Report
Lake Realty Co. transfers to H. W. Bates in Richland City on 4 17 18 for 518 dollars. Partridge H. D. transferred by Auditor Arch Stevenson for ne sw 32 5 6 40 valued at 275 dollars. The past week saw eighteen mortgages one assignment five releases and three leases recorded.
Let Them Go Home to Summer On The Porch
A Chicago Record-Herald snippet recalls porch painting and screening, a new hammock, and a sister's graduation. The piece celebrates warm evenings, youthful summers, and family affection as Flo finishes school and looks forward to blissful days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flo
Chicago Record-Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Court House
C. P. McClary & Company
Fred H. Crowder
Society of Equity
H. F. Ray
A. L. Axton
James WaySmall
John 3. Tuley
WillardChristmas
I. L. Kramer
Reinhard & Stevenson
John P. Chrisney
William Perry, Sr
Grass Township
Brown & Brown
Joseph Rice
Mary Hesson
Marshall
A. F. Kemp
Justice Peace
McCoy—Smith
Mathias Still
Richardson
Friends of Protection
Times-Dispatch
Richmond
Sis
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