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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
4
Dr R B Rhoades was in Evansville on business last Monday. Billie Boyd and wife left California for their home here after spending the winter with relatives there.
Treman Ark visitors include Mr and Mrs Thomas Sanders and children from Treman and relatives of J W Atkinson. Charles Enzhoff of Newtonville guests of Dr Adye. Philip Burns of Evansville visits James Young. Dr C H Adve visits Newtonville to see his ill father. A child of Hager family Oak Springs ill with pneumonia. Audrey Kirby of Richland City visits John Willis family. Lena Small Evansville nurse visiting relatives. Bessie Stateville has smallpox. Ruth Small improving after illness.
A June 10 celebration at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Brown marked Ernest Brown's 20th birthday. The evening featured games music and dancing with numerous guests listed by name including Elizabeth Napper Sadie McIntire Maple Nunn Edna Pettie Cecil Hutchinson Gladys Jones Ina Palmer Alice Ray Etta Suit Lola Meyers Minnie Desarmo Maggie Stevens Katherine McIntire Paul Neal and more.
Mr and Mrs Jeff Atwood visited O D Harris in Louisville Kentucky last Sunday. Lizzie Small and daughter Kiestel left Saturday for extended visits in Evansville Princeton and Louisville. Golda Skelton, visiting relatives here, left Thursday for Richmond Indiana where she has employment. W M Harris and wife left Saturday to visit their daughters Harold Hatfield and Geo Hail at Robinson Illinois. Naoma Medcalf left Monday for Tell City before returning to Hope New Mexico. Josh Shrode family visited Cross Roads near Rockport last Sunday. A crowd of young folks attended church at Ebenezer last Sunday. The residence of James Shourds.
A fire on a farm near here destroyed the house shortly after noon Tuesday, likely sparked by chimney embers. Mrs Shourds and her children were home as flames consumed almost all possessions except a few chairs, a featherbed, sewing machine, and clothing. The nearby smoke house burned and the barn caught fire but was subdued. Mr Shourds carried about $300 in insurance.
The engagement of Miss Fronia Bockting and Richard Wagner was announced last Sunday. Various local residents, including Miss Katie Bosler, Cornelius Spayd, Frank Lehr, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hartz, Mr. and Mrs. William Hartz, Miss Rose Bockting, Andy and John Jochim, and Mr. and Mrs. George Roos, were noted for weekend or midweek visits and travel to Louisville Evansville Ferdinand and Tell City.
Rain touched the neighborhood last Saturday. Teddy Fischer and John Kost were in Huntingburg on business. Wm. Dilger of Mariah Hill visited on Monday. Miss Tillie Greulich Maud Kost and Regina Greulich traveled to Fulda Wednesday on business. Ferdinand baseball beat the college team 5 to 4. Dr. N A James bought a new Ford and drives it hard. Mrs Joseph Broli died Tuesday aged 84 and was buried Wednesday. School children plan an annual feast at Monte Casino next week. John Breit aged 43 died Monday and was buried at St Meinrad cemetery. George M Sturm plans a sale Monday and will move to Milwaukee. A 15 pound newborn was born to Leo Greulich and wife last Friday. Mr and Mrs Anton Greulich of Fulda visited Wednesday.
Miss Lela Brown visited Boonville last week. Chris Mason Will Adams and John Jennings of Rockport attended the funeral of Mrs. Millie Lamar last Friday. A death mentioned previously was held at Little Pigeon church last Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. R. A. Stevens. Next weekend holds regular meeting days and Sun day night Children’s Day observance. Mrs. Elijah Lloyd of Pleasant Valley visits Mrs. John Egnew.
The obituary lists Mrs. Lamar aged 88 of Newtonville with a daughter Mrs. John Egnew and two sons Will Lamar of St. Louis and Dr Halleck Lamar of Oklahoma. Surviving grandchildren number fifteen and seventeen great grandchildren. She was a devout member of Little Pigeon. Other items note Mt. Moriah children's day and visitors Mr Lasher and wife of Princeton, with Agnes Lamar returning to Chicago after visiting relatives.
Bank report from Farmers Bank of Rockport Indiana shows assets of 371 508 28 and deposits 171 508 28 with loans 132 357 07 and capital stock 25 000 00. Cash items and balances are listed along with securities and real estate. statement sworn by cashier T E Snyder before notary I A Hearing on June 9 1913.
The report shows assets totaling 171 072 86 with loans 61 860 23 and deposits 89 171 32. Capital stock 35 000 00 surplus 3 400 00 undivided profits 868 78 and notes outstanding 33 995 00. Henry Maas Jr cashier swore to the truth of the statement on June 11 1913 before Notary W A McCullough.
Inquire of Christ Schumacher near Rieber School house about a Good Johnson binder cut only. Basye's Drug Store advertises varnish paints with color variety. Ellery's Band to perform a six night engagement at Cook's Park Hvansville with a Friday matinee at 3 pm offering Italian and master works. Admission to the Park is free. Casino tickets are 25 cents.
J P Eigenmann offers largest Bugs assortment on the floor with prices 8.50 to 25.00 for 9x12. L M John sells fence posts cash and urges immediate purchase. J P Higenmann debuts summer hats ribbons and flowers. Aunt to see guaranteed Phoenix hosiery from Mrs M Weil. Auto supplies tires and a reliable second hand automobile advertised. Allen V Atkinson Rockport Indiana promotes real estate deals.
Visitors are urged to stop by L. M. Johns new shop as the grand opening draws attention to the fresh merchandise and local shopping options in the community.
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