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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
6
An attorney announces a law office in a post office building on Main Street opposite the courthouse in Rockport Indiana and states will practice in all courts.
Property description places the office over Sargent's drug store at the Main and Third streets corner, noting jurisdiction in all courts.
An address listing notes an office and residence on Fourth Street one block south of Main with a home telephone number 94 and Cumberland number 14.
Railway advertisements announce low fares for June 20 departures from Evansville Indiana on trains No 26 and No 224 with sleeper options and reservations through G W Schelke and P T A Sc R Rk Evansville Ind Sleeper rates, occupancy from 9 p m at L N I C stations. Badly Sprained Ankle Cured testimonial for Chamberlains Pain Balm from E M Bramitt Hampton Tenn. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for piles and cuts. ManZan Pile Remedy offered by T C Basye.
An advert claims a guaranteed cure for piles using Mangan remedy, promising operation not necessary and quoting a price of 500.
The undersigned Jolia Friedel announces from Spencer County Indiana that at the July term 1908 the board of commissioners will consider an application to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under a quart for one year with on premise consumption. The business is located on the ground floor northeast room of a two story frame house on lot 29 in New Boston Huff township. The description covers precise boundaries as well as entry doors windows and interior visibility from Main Street. The applicant also seeks permission to sell cigars and tobacco and serve lunch with the saloon. June 12 1908.
Joba Kost applies to Spencer County Indiana board of commissioners at Rockport for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a small room on the north end of a one and one half story building on lot 129 in St Meinrad. The request includes sale of cigars and lunch in connection with the saloon for one year. The hearing is set for the July term.
Notice to Contractors from the Spencer County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by July 6 1908 for coping on courthouse grounds steps and walks on Main Street curb and gutter work between Second and Third streets. Plans and specifications are on file with the county Auditor. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder with the right to reject all bids.
A doctor warns against salts and narcotics for babies and invites mothers to use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The remedy is praised as safe for infants and helpful for adults, with testimonials from mothers and various towns. Available from druggists at 50c or 1.00 per bottle. free samples offered by Pepsin Syrup Co.
An affidavit sworn by the bidder and agents accompanies bid filing under Section 5592 plus a bond with two resident sureties ensuring faithful performance of the contract and payment of debts. Plans and specifications are on file in the auditor's Rockport courthouse. Witnessed May 4 1908 by Commissioners Jacob Weller Thomas H Axton Albert Byrne and attested by Auditor J T White.
George W. McCullough Admr announces appointment by Spencer circuit administrator of the estate of William P McCullough, declared deceased. The estate is believed solvent. Dated May 29, 1908, Smith and McCullough, Attorneys.
William Olsch files to obtain a one year license at the Spencer County July term 1908 to sell intoxicants in a front room of a two story brick building on Elm Street Rockport with on site drinking. The request includes cigars and tobacco sales and details the room dimensions and glass doors, windows, and access points.
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