Indiana Constitution Changes Outlined In Voters Guide
The editor discusses the proposed state constitutional changes, detailing Senate and House composition, veto power, four year terms for officials, and the initiative referendum and recall mechanisms. It notes the governor’s limited veto, the authority to veto appropriations, and the requirement for a constitutional convention before a new constitution.
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United States
Senate
House of Representives
General Assembly
Indiana
Evansville Aviation Meet Promises Record Crowds
Evansville crowds are expected for a two day aviation show at the Fair Grounds June 9 and 10 under Evansville Courier sponsorship. Glenn Curtiss will bring two daredevil pilots and two new aeroplanes for exhibitions including a racing finale. The event features running motorcycle and automobile races with reduced rail and boat fares to attract spectators.
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Evansville
Glenn Curtiss
Commencement Program for Ohio and Hammond Townships
Commencement activities set for June 16 1911 at Rockport court house with invocation songs diplomas and benediction by local clergy. Hammond Grandview Ohio Rockport and Jackson Clay Carter Grass Harrison Huff townships list graduates with many names and schools. Chrisney June 17 1911 program includes band invocation welcome address diplomas and dismissal with additional notes of local business and a humorous club mention.
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Ohio
Hammond Townships
Rockport
Grandview
Court House
Long
R. W. Fish
S. C. Ferrell
J. W. Strassell
O. A. Car
Emma Huser
Sylva Huser
Emma Titus
Grace Balser
Ruby Casey
Ohio Township
Wallace Adye
Winnie M. Horne
Blanche Garrett
Harold Schumacher
Golda Parker
Edith F. Shrode
Marie Lakey
Gertrude Burns
Robert Squier
Paul Lashbrook
Roscoe Richey
Callie M. Richards
Ruth Schumacher
Hazel M. Axton
Harry Palmer
Ina Palmer
Amelia Bretz
Helen Napper
Maggie Conner
Virgil Heckel
Claude Boyelss
Carl H. Taylor
Helen Adams
Anna Bartrim
Helen Blanford
Esther Brown
Bery] Cost
Lelia Fay
Hazel Gillett
Marjorie Hackleman
Irma Hoch
Cecil Kincaid
Louise Olsch
Goldie Pyle
Margaret Sargent
Rae Sohn
Ruth Snyder
Ruth Stewart
Ethel Stuteville
Eva Squier
Esther Walker
Elizabeth Wells
Ira Brown
Varney Cadick
Russell Martin
Ownes Ritchell
Elmer Schweizer
Carroll Stuteville
Clarence Stroube
Horace Wells
Jackson
Clay
Carter
Grass
Harrison
Huff
Chrisney
Fair Ground
Z. T. Walker
C. Ferrell
Mabel Weiss
J. W. Strassel
L. G. Carnes
Death of Chris Tharp in Texas Train Accident
Chris Tharp, brother of Ford Tharp of this city, was killed at Waco Texas on May 24. He attempted to crawl under a car to avoid a freight train that started up and crushed him. He was 73, a Civil War veteran from Spencer County Indiana, living in Dyersburg Tennessee, visiting his daughter in Waco.
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Chris Tharp
Ford Tharp
Waco
Texas
Ford
Tharp
Dyersburg
Tenn
Indiana
Spencer County
Real Estate Transfers and Related Filings
William M. Smith transfers to Libbie Daw son in multiple parcels for 5950 dollars. Ella Ferguson transfers to Edwin Schriefer and trustees Lamar Odd Fellow’s lodge lot 25 in Lamar for 500 dollars. Emma B Hammond to Numa T Johnson covers portions of sections 17 20 45 for 300 dollars. Rosamore Hoskins to Mary E Hoskins parcels ne sw 25 65 13 1-3 for 1 dollar. Henry F Simon to Anthony J Greulich se ne 34 44 40 for 1 dollar. Philip J Bretz to Della E Kratz lod 7 in Chrisney for 1000 dollars. Twelve mortgages, three releases, three assignments and two certificates recorded last week.
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William M. Smith
Libbie Dawson
Ella Ferguson
Edwin Schriefer
Lamar Odd Fellow’s Lodge
Lamar
Emma
Hammond
Numa T. Johnson
Rosamore Hoskins
Mary E. Hoskins
Henry F. Simon
Anthony J. Greulich
Philip J. Bretz
Della E. Kratz
Great Birdmen to Fly at Evansville Aviation Meet
The Glen Curtiss aviators will draw Evansville’s largest crowd yet to Southern Indiana’s first aviation meet of note. Lincoln Beachey and C. C. Witmer headline this Courier backed event with Beachey hailed as a top American flyer and Witmer aiming for altitude records. Events include a five mile auto race, ten mile motorcycle race, and a regional high school track meet with prizes from local merchants. Special rail and boat rates are offered. tickets are on sale.
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Glen Curtiss
Evansville
Indiana
Courier
Lincoln Beachey
C. C.witmer
Beachey
New York
Hoxey
Johnson
Witmer
Illinois
Kentucky
Sangers Combined Shows Parade Promises Grand Rockport Display
Sangers Combined Shows announces a street parade in Rockport on Monday June 12 featuring the World Famous Dublin Grays $25 000 prize team. The procession will start at 10 am with 400 horses and Roman chariots plus 50 Shetland ponies. unloading will begin at dawn and the display is billed as the handsomest parade ever seen.
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Sangers
Rockport
Dublin Grays
Kentucky
Dublin
Mrs Gebhart Dies At Home Near Stryker
Mrs Anna Gebhart aged about 49 died at her home near Stryker’s Landing last Thursday morning. The funeral was held Saturday morning with Rev J H Diehl officiating. Interment followed in Sunset Hill cemetery.
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Anna Gebhart
Stryker’s Landing
J. H. Diehl
Sunset Hill Cemetery
Excursion Train Rates to Evansville for Aviation Meet
Limited excursion fares apply Friday and Saturday June 9 and 10 for travel to Evansville to attend the aviation meet. Tickets issued only on day of issue from Newburg 25 cents, Yankeetown 45 cents, Hatfield 65 cents, Richland City 85 cents, Rockport 96 cents, and Grandview 1 dollar 15 cents.
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Evansville
Newburg
Yankeetown
Hatfield
Richland City
Rockport
Grandview
Wanted Money on Farm Securities Offered by Limberger Co
Classified notice solicits individuals needing money on farm securities with easy terms offered by Charles Limberger & Co. Also promotes D D DPrescription for skin relief and a bargain sale of trimmed hats and accessories at Bargain Surprises run by T C Basye.
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Charles Limberger & Co
Tributes from Harter Family for Loss of Wife and Mother
Mrs. M Well thanks neighbors and friends for kadness shown during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. John L. Harter and Children
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John L. Harter
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The
Rockport Democrat
Democrat Publishing Company
Scott
Abe Martin
Frank Snyder
Grass Township
Chris ‘Tharpe
Chamberlain
T. C. Basye
Samuel
Haaff
W. B
China
Nottingham
Rockport OE
Mammoth
Grand Free Street
Prerius
Bares
Betti
Mrs. M. Well
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