14 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1910
Page
1
Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Hamilton observed fifty years of marriage by entertaining friends in honor of their golden wedding anniversary. The couple hosted relatives and neighbors who joined in sharing memories and well wishes.
William Hamilton and Susan Iglehart celebrated fifty years of married life with family and friends at their Williamson street home. Col J S Wright gave a short address and Rev E H Boldrey conducted the ceremony. The article recounts their early life, family, and longtime church membership.
Prominent quotes from congressman Adair criticize rising living costs outpacing wages and blame tariffs for high prices. He cites Bureau of Commerce data showing a typical family’s annual purchases increased by 32.94 dollars per person, while wages rose less. He urges repeal of select tariff protections to relieve common people. The piece notes Cannelton’s debt at 20218.05 dollars and Petersburg’s debt at 45554.44 dollars with a tax rate of 3.67 per 100.
The primary to nominate a successor to William B. Cox in Congress will be held on April 15 in the 3rd district. The outcome will choose the party’s candidate for the congressional seat.
Trustee David Walters files mandamus action against the school, moving the case to circuit court to compel action or decision on a long running dispute. The filing marks a key procedural step with potential impact on governance and funding.
Trustee David Walters seeks court order to force Luce township advisory board to approve $773.22 spent on Richland High School maintenance. Board claims no appropriation. trustee argues 1908 tax levy was an appropriation. Decree requires board to approve or show cause. Other filings include guardianship reports and estate actions with balances due and assets listed.
The Spencer circuit court proceedings report multiple actions including a divorce granted to Edna Baughn with costs, a defendant's special appearance in Real vs Sauter, land sale approvals in Salee estate, a divorce with alimony in Hutchinson case, trials set for July and April, continuances in several cases, a guilty plea for liquor law violation with fines, drainage petitions extended or dismissed, and guardianship settlements with balances shown. Proceedings note approvals and administrative actions across estates and guardianships.
William Hemming petitions for divorce from Nancy Hemming claiming years of quarrel and abuse including a bottle, iron poker, fire shovel and stove shaker attack. He values his real estate at 8006 and personal property at 2000 and seeks 5000 alimony. Married May 1881 separated December 1909. Arena Knight estate administrator sues Emily H Kitchen estate for recovery on account. Ben Poale sues William B Sallee et al for partition of real estate. David Walters trustee Luce township versus Albert Simmons N E Palmer and John Fr Stowers advisory board mandamus proceeding.
Jus H. Parker raised 1000 pounds of tobacco on two acres sold to T. R. Hardy & Co. for $6 per hundred. He claims the Willow Pond area produced about 40 000 pounds for himself and tenants, and argues fewer acres with thorough work could yield the same or more. Parker warns against overcultivation and cheap land.
Jenkins F. Anderson former Hammond township resident dies suddenly Saturday morning while eating breakfast at his son in law Claude Henderson's Evansville home. His remains were taken to Grandview for burial in a Sunday funeral.
Rosa West aged eighty two died at her home on Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from her home on 3rd street conducted by Rev. G N Wall of the Presbyterian church. She is survived by her sister Mrs Morgan with whom she resided.
William Hassel Jr arrives from St Louis as his father William Hassel Sr remains seriously ill in town order, with family at the bedside and local editors coordinating care.
Delegations from Illinois Indiana and Kentucky met at Evansville to form a lasting county fair circuit. Cities include Olney Carmi Uniontown Evansville Mt Vernon Princeton Boonville Vincennes and Rockport. James McFadden and A J Ragan named officers. Fairs begin August 1 at Evansville then Uniontown Mt Vernon Rockport Boonville Princeton Vincennes Carmi Olney.
A series of property transactions includes Magdalena Svrassell to Edward Parker part 2 6 5 totaling 1000 dollars, John P. Chrisney to Bernard Fisner 12 66 amount 200, and multiple transfers to Virgie Shoards and others with various parcel descriptions and values. The record notes fifteen mortgages, seventeen releases, two powers of attorney, one deed assignment and two mechanics liens recorded in the past week.
William Bowman 25 Spencer county to Arta Harris 23 Spencer county. John Berger 24 farmer Fulda to Katharine M Waninger 21 Fulda. Mike Friedel 27 blacksmith New Boston to Tillie Hollander 33 St Meinrad. George H. Link 20 farmer Spencer county to Lola A Crews 21 Spencer county.
The First National Bank stockholders met Tuesday afternoon and elected J. H. Walker Jos. Bretz Wm. I Rudd N. W. Montgomery John G. Caines and George B. Crowde as directors. Officers were not elected at this meeting. The bank remains in healthy condition with many substantial county stockholders and directors.
A Washington dispatch reports the National Anti-Trust league moving to boycott trusts to curb high prices. Dr E L Scharf leads the plan saying it will spread nationwide and force fair pricing by food trusts. He cites German actions where a one day coffee boycott reduced prices.
Joseph R. Parrost named president of the Florida East Coast System as his boyhood dream comes true. Henry M. Flagler backed his rise, guiding the expansion from inland sands to a rail link reaching toward Havana. The January Human Life recounts the voyage of ambition and enterprise in expanding Florida’s rail network.
The piece argues that corruption in customs frauds benefited the sugar trust and other big interests, noting five men were prosecuted but higher-ups escaped exposure. It criticizes President Taft for opposing an investigation and asserts that a Democratic House next fall would bring more light on such abuses.
A fire at 7 o clock Wednesday morning heavily damaged the Elm street residence of Mrs Avarilla Babb. Fire spread from the dining room ceiling to the roof, destroying most of the back part of the house. Household goods were saved, though water damaged plastering and ceilings. total losses about 700 dollars insured.
The Democrat reports Curtis Besler in Bowler Montana sending a personal note explaining nonpayment and lack of post office visits for ten weeks. He cites an unusually cold winter in the far northwest and states he will not travel until conditions improve.
Dr Wm E Hartley and Miss Bertha Inez Fay were married in Evansville last Saturday afternoon. The couple will reside here where Hartley practices veterinary surgery. They are greeted with many well wishes from friends.
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