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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1909

Page

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Court House Doings Bring Suit Over Pooled Tobacco

A lawsuit arises after a failure to deliver alleged pooled tobacco. The case centers on disputed delivery and ownership, with involvement from local court authorities and plaintiffs seeking redress.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Flo Chicago Record-Herald

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