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Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1923

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Republican Committee Defies Harding Over World Court Policy

Washington June 6 The Republican National Committee accuses allied governments of crookedness and seeks to bilk the U S on Rhine army maintenance payments. Chairman Adams defends the charge and attacks Harding Hughes on foreign policy, signaling a deep party rift unmatched since 1912. Democratic leader Hull cites past Republican attack patterns as reinforcing the dispute.

Washington Republican National Committee Bick United States Rhine Hughes John T. Adams Theis Harding Republican Party Adams Choiien Adams George H. Moses New Hampshire Witl Kem R. Wood Republican Congressional Committee Billingsgate Cardell Hull Democratic National Committee

How Indiana Ranks Across State Industries and Outputs

The record lists Indiana as thirty seventh in size but high in production. It notes second in automobiles and cement, third in steel forgings, fourth in coke, fifth in coal brick and tile, sixth in corn and canned goods, seventh in animal sales and oats, eighth in gross farm value and crops, ninth in manufactured value and meat packing, with various other rankings including forests and coal.

Indiana

Eastern Star Breakfast at Mrs Huffman Home

Mrs B F Huffman grand associate conductress of the Order of Eastern Star hosted a breakfast last Saturday at her home. Guests included Mrs May Reeves grand matron of Princeton and Mrs Mable Burns grand organist of Newburg among others from Princeton and nearby towns.

Eastern Star B. F. Huffman Order of Eastern Star State of Indians May Reeves Princeton Mable Burns Newburg Clara Kurtz Minnie Daugherty Lizzie Anderson Mable Carrithers Eras Halbruge Guareia Chinn Bockwort

Return from Shrine Meet

Dr. and Mrs. O. P. Goldman and Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Glackman with families returned Tuesday from a Shrine convention trip to Washington D C. An Eastern tour was cut short by illness of young John Goldman who is now recovering. The return route included Gettysburg Pennsylvania.

O. P. Goldman J.C. Glackman Washington, D. C John Goldman Gettysburg

Fischer Gubler Wedding Ties Rockport Lewisport Pair

Bernard Fischer son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Fischer of Rockport wed Miss Della Gubler of Lewisport Kentucky last Friday at St Bernard s church. The couple will reside in Evansville where the groom works as a street car conductor.

Bernard Fischer Mgr Joseph Fischer Rockport Della Gubler Lewisport Timothy E. Kavanaugh St. Bernard’s Church Evansville

Poison gas policy cited as warning to Republicans

The text accuses the Harding administration and Republican leaders of acquiescing to poison gas methods. It argues the policy has split the party, hindered decisive action in international and domestic affairs, and turned its own venom back on itself as a warning to protect the United States from political expediency and partisan malice.

Mr. Harding Republican Party Harding Republican National Administration United States

Vinccennes editors rally at summer meeting of Indiana press

Several hundred newspaper men and party leaders attend the Vin chennes conference in Indiana. Leaders of the press and political factions gather for discussions and briefings at the summer meeting.

Vincennes Indiana

Indiana Editorial Association Mid Summer Meeting in Vincennes

The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association held its mid summer meeting in Vincennes. George W. Purcell chaired arrangements and Walter S. Chambers led the business session. Attendees toured historical sites by auto and attended a reception at the Alsop home followed by the film The Covered Wagon. Senator J Heflin spoke on Saturday with other notable guests including W E Wilson Evansville Thomas Taggert and state librarian DeMarcus Brown.

The Indiana Democratic Vincennes George W. Purcell Vincennes Sun Walter- S. Chambers Newcastle State Democratic Organization Business New William M. Alsop Fiction Pictures Will Hayes Fot Urday J. Heflin Shen: Talis W. EF. Wilson Evansville Thomas Taggert DeMarcus Brown Dick Miller Indiananois Brs Mindwell C. Wilson

Thompson Pleads Guilty To Possession Of Still In Jackson

William Thompson of Jackson township was arrested Friday by the Horse Theit detective association and brought to Rockport. He pleaded guilty before Esq. Young to possessing a still found in his attic. Bond set at $1000, he was released on his own recognizance to appear at the September term of the Spencer circuit. Thompson said he attempted four times to make whiskey but failed each time and then worked as a railroad section hand.

William Thompson Jackson Township Horsetheit Detective Association Rockport Esq. Young Spencer Thompson

Court records reveal motions and appointments in Spencer County

The court docket shows defendants Thomas, Neilson, and Witham et al facing a motion for a new trial and a $550 judgment. Other entries include a partition suit involving Mary Ernst, Robe R., and Bessie E. Pyrtle, and notices of guardianship and probation officer appointments for Farry Parker and Mrs. Anna Bird of Rockport in Spencer County.

Court House Phomas Neilson William, Atkins Tor Fainst Defendents Iers Mary Ernst Andrew Fst Z Aeiuged Na Salmier Robe R Bessie EK Pyrtle Palmer Brown Trust. Co Minnié HE. Parker Peron Farry ‘Parker

Stolen Ford Roadster Abandoned Near River Ferry

C Jane reports a Ford roadster stolen from Main Street front of his home Wednesday night around midnight. Two men paused, forced the car, drove toward Elm Street then turned south toward the Olgo river ferry five miles away. The thieves evaded pursuit and abandoned the vehicle after realizing they were being followed near Wagener and Waiter Rayn addresses.

C. Jane Ford Main Street Elm Street River Ferry Hines Wagener Rayn Ida

Surprise Indoor Picnic Honors Tenth Wedding Anniversary

Mp.cand Mus. CG. C. Ashcraft and family were hosted by friends at their home for a surprise celebration on a June evening marking ten years of marriage. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Salm, Dr. and Mrs. C. D. Ehrman, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Waner, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sherber, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Mason, Mrs. M. O. Payne, Mrs. John Beawn, Alan Owen Salm, and Carlos Ehrman.

Cand C. Ashcraft C. C. “Mason M. O. ‘Payne John Beawn Alan” Owen Salm Carlos, Ehrman

Frances Kramer Dies in Tulsa Family Notice

Frances Bragg Kramer, four and a half years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kramer of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died last Monday after a two day illness. Rev. Karl Kramer conveyed the death notice on Tuesday with brief details.

Frances Bragg Kramer Otto. Kramer Tulsay Okla Karl Kramer

Grand Matron Visits Garnet Chapter in Rockport

Mrs May Reeves of Princeton, grand matron of Indiana Eastern Star, was honored at Garnet chapter Rockport Friday evening. Guests included Mrs Mable Burns of Newburg and other Princeton members. tributes to the flag, songs by Mrs Burns, and a corsage gift to the grand matron marked the event.

May Reeves Princeton Garnet Order ‘of ‘Eastern Star Order Eastern Star Indiana Rockport Mable Burns Newburg Clara Ku Irtz Minnie Daugherty Lizzie Anderson Mable Mable:. Garrithers,all of Princeton; “With Mrs. GC. Wy. Halbruge B. F.hoffman Eureka Grandview Chrisney Richland H. P. Klein Fort Branch C.D. Ehrman C. Stoneciphes Reeves John Pattie Georgie Chinn B. Bs “Huffman Ehrman George Mat- Hnely Charles. Salm

Henry Edward Robinson Dies of Blood Poisoning at 46

Henry Edward Robinson born April 25 1877 in Alton New Jersey died June 10 1923 in Indianapolis aged forty six after thirteen days illness from infected tooth his widow Myrtle G Walden of Rockport Indiana survives funeral held Wednesday morning from Kops Chanel with burial at Sunset Hill cemetery

Henry Edward Robinson Henry Edward Robinson O Alton Indianapolis Myrtle G. Walden Rockport Indiana Kopp’s Chanel Sunset Hill

Rockport Baker Arrested Over Worthless Check

Earl Robertson of Rockport was arrested in Evansville on a charge that he issued James B. Young a $50 worthless check dated June 4 and then left town. Sheriff Hargis brought Robertson back. he was released after making good the check. The bakery remains closed.

Earl Robertson Rockport Evansville James B. Young Towt Albert Hargis Robertson

New land bank manager appointed to oversee sand banks

Sam Freshley takes charge of the Houghland Hardy sand banks succeeding Clarence Walker who with Wilmer Abshire will run the new Standard Oil service station.

Sam Freshley Clarence Walker Wilmer Abshire Standard Oil

Home Economies Club Meets at Mrs Hoffman’s Home

Mrs Charles Hoffman hosted a Silverdale Home Economies club meeting this Thursday afternoon at her Rock Hill area residence.

Charles Hoffman Silverdale Home Economies Club Rock Hill

Meeting Trip by Ladies to Mt Vernon

Mrs Gi Ww Halbruge, Mrs G D Ehrman and Mrs John Patne will travel to Mt Vernon this Friday to attend a meeting of the Southwestern Indiana Historical Society as part of a historical society engagement.

Ww. Halbruge G. D. ‘Ehrman John Patne Mt ‘Vernon Southwestern Indiana Historial Society

Indian battle ax on display draws crowd in Grass township

Joe Miller of Grass township displayed an Indian battle ax in the city Thursday. The ax had a wooden handle attached by hickory wedges and is described as a curiosity by onlookers and Miller.

Joe Miller Grass

Grandview Strawberry Grower Robert Bennett Visits City

Robert Bennett a Grandview strawberry grower was in the city Thursday on business. He specializes in the best varieties of strawberries and reported good sales of plants this season.

Robert Bennett Grandview

Walker visits Clinton with son and family

Fred Walker of Troy Ohio traveled last week to Clinton Indiana to join his wife and visit their son Donald Walker and his family in a brief family gathering.

Fred Walker Troy Ohio Clinton Ind

College trip for Morélls and Strassell to UC Berkeley

Misses Moréll Eugenia and Edith Strassell left Wednesday for Berkeley, California to attend the University of California during the summer months. They will travel via New Orleans, the Grand Canyon, and Los Angeles.

Moréll’ Wells Eugenia Edith Strassell Berkley Calif University of California New Orleans Grand Canyon Los Angeles

Rockport Fair Premium Lists Distributed by Secretary

Premium lists for the Rockport fair dated August 22 1885 were distributed by fair secretary C M Partridge. The release happened on a Tuesday as reported by the press.

Big Rockport C. M. Partridge

Birth of Richard Benson Collins in Salina Kansas

Richard Benson Collins was born to Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Collins of Salina Kansas. The mother is formerly Miss Beryl Cost of Rockport.

Richard Benson L. V. Collins Salina Kans Beryl Cost Rockport

Miller Family Returns After Funeral

Mr and Mrs E C Miller and daughter Wanita returned to Gwensboro after attending the funeral of Henry Robinson held earlier in the week.

E.C. Miller Wanita Gwensboro Henry Robinson

Thinning fruit boosts size and yield in orchard crops

County agent notes advise thinning after June drop to leave the best specimens and ensure fruit do not touch. Apples and peaches should be about 6 inches apart. The Purdue expert cites removing many pits to improve flesh nourishment and fruit size. Also urges getting roosters out and planning silos to support stock farming.

eRee i L. Burkheler Purdue Extension Department Nature

Hoosier Ton Litter Club Tour Planned Near Midway

James R. Wiley will lead a Hoosier Ton Litter Club tour from Gy Stonecypher’s residence near Midway on Tuesday June 19 at 1:00 PM. The event aims to attract hog enthusiasts during summer busy time with several interesting hog facts to be shown.

Hoosier Ton Litter Club Gy Stonecypher Midway James R. Wiley

Soybeans: Soil Benefit and Cultivation Tips

Soybeans suit Spencer County soils, resist drought, and boost soil nitrogen when inoculated. They tolerate acidic soils, require proper inoculation for nitrogen use, and should be rotated with care. Hay cutting timing matters. harvest before September middle to avoid curing difficulty from heavy dew.

Spencer County

Mrs Sherber Hosts Card Party On Main Street

Mrs and Mrs W A Sherber entertained two tables of friends at cards Tuesday evening at their home on Main Street, where they had moved last week.

W. A. Sherber

Charles Mayhall Heads West For Denver and Seattle

Charles Mayhall departed Tuesday to travel to Denver Seattle and additional western cities for unspecified duties.

Charles Mayhall Denver Seattle

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