Fifteen Years Ago News Roundup in Democrat
Items from June 19 1908 include Jacob Baum moving his family to rooms above the Fair store and on Elm Street. Joseph Birk injures a finger with an awl and needs a sling for infection. J F Bauman loses two fingers in a granite loading accident. one amputation. Clarence Parsley and his bride visit relatives in Central City Kentucky. Ray Mattingly of Eureka patents a disc joint. A birthday gathering honors Louis G Tableman on his 42nd birthday in Liberal.
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Jacob Baum
Elm Street
Joseph Birk
J. F. Bauman
Clarence Parsley
Bride
Central City
Jack Parsley
Ray Mattingly
Eureka
Personal notices from Evansville to Indianapolis scenes
Mrs Zachary Bennett spent last Friday in Evansville. Mrs M B Savage and 80 Bernard are visiting relatives in Indianapolis. Trustee George H Thompson of Luce township was in the city on official business. Miss Lois Phillips of Flveysboro was a guest of the Roberts family. Louis Savage returned from Notre Dame University after his freshman year. Multiple visits and travel occur as locals visit kin in Boonville, Indianapolis, Evansville and beyond.
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Zachary Bennett
Evansville
M. B. Savage
Bernard
Indianapolis
George H. Thompson
Luce Township
Lois Phillips
Flveysboro
R. Pe. Roberts
Louis Savage
Notre Dame Uversity
Ang Shi
Ruth Young Bord
Q Tayo
J. A. Couty
Henry Kehrer
Niles
Morgan Hatbruge
Mary Emily
Buddy
Boonville
Anna Myers
S J. Louis
Afrg
Charles Alexander
James Lindsey
The
Rocko Journal
South Bend
Louis Halbruge
Edvin
Ed Rhode
Electa Halbruge
Essie Lee Williams
Bloomington
Russell
State Normal
Alfred Hopkins
Chicago
Hopkins
James A. Hopkins
A. R. Gentry
Wm. Rininger
Ruth Maria
Dale
Sam Freshly
James C. Jeffrey
Hammond Township
Rockport team to host Chrisney next Sunday at fair grounds
Rockport basketball squad will face Chrisney next Sunday June 17 at the Rockport fair grounds. The Presbyterian Circle will meet this Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Emory Phillips.
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Rockport
Chrisney
Rockport Fair Ground
Presbyterian Circle
Emory Phillips
Mrs Brenner of Evansville Recovering Here
Mrs George Brenner of Evansville was brought to this city last Sunday and is recovering from a serious illness at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Kirschgessner.
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Katherine Wagoner
Walker’s
John Wagoner
George Brenner
Evansville
Joseph Kirschgessner
Mrs Rimstidt Hosts Shower for Miss Rimstidt Ahead of Wedding
A miscellaneous shower was held Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. James Rimstidt for Miss Nelle Rimstidt whose marriage to Harvey N. Robinson of Evansville is planned for Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rimstidt
Nelle Rimstidt
Hariey N. Robinson
Evansville
Pastor Gardner to preach at Elm Street and Grandview churches
Rev. John B. Gardner of Indianapolis will preach at Trinity Lutheran on Elm Street next Sunday at 4:50 p.m. and at Grandview Lutheran at 7:30 p.m. Gardner is superintendent of synodical missions for the Indiana Synod of the Lutheran Church.
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John B. Gardner
Indianapolis
Trinity Lutheran Church
Elm Street
Grandview Lutheran Church
Gardner
Indiana Synod of the Lutheran Church
Local Obituaries and Tragic Losses Across Communities
In a general election period a series of notices recount unexpected deaths and family losses: John A. Meier aged 25 at New Albany, leaves a wife and two children. Myrtle Payne, daughter of E M and Mrs Payne, dies June 16. Cal Payne, Myrtle’s brother, died nine years earlier. William Woodward, Hammond township trustee, dies at home near Newtonville. Ben Bredhold of Mariah Hill found dead in a mill pond after a disappearance.
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AT. Meier
John AL. Meier
New Albany
Myrtle Payne
E. M. Payne
Cal
William Woodward
Hammond Township
Newtonville
Ben Bredhold
Mariah Hill
Mill Pond
Purdue ceremony honors Yankeetown graduate John Taylor
John Taylor of Yankeetown, a Rockport high school alumnus, received the bachelor of science in agriculture during Purdue university commencement exercises on Wednesday.
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John Taylor
Yankeetown
Rockport High School
Purdue University
Tell City Youth Drowns in Ohio River
Charles Clifford Carr eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs Maurice Carr of Tell City drowned Tuesday of last week while swimming in the Ohio River at Tell City.
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Charles Clifford Carr
Maurice Carr
Tell City
Ohio River
American Legion Carnival Dance Set For July Fourth
Local business column advertises a big public carnival dance on July 4 at Legion Hall. The American Legion Dance Committees promise free lemonade and music with a welcoming invitation to all.
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American Legion
Legion Hall
Two Overhauled Touring Cars For Sale in Rockport
One six cylinder seven passenger touring car with wheels and a Ford touring car. Both have been completely overhauled painted and are in top mechanical order with tires like new. Contact Fred Wreener garage Rockport Indiana.
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Posenger
Three Rooms for Light Housekeeping Inquiry
Rent advertisement seeking light housekeeping in a residence at 402 Elm Street. Inquiries welcome.
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Elm Street
M and P Contract Co Offer Battery Work in Rockport
We are equipped to do charging and all kinds of battery repair. Work done by experienced, competent help and guaranteed. M and P Contract Co Rockport Indiana.
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Rockport, Indiana
Insurance Offer Promises Prompt Attention and Prompt Payouts
Insurance placed with us will receive careful and prompt attention. Company is gilt edge and all losses paid promptly. Henry Hoch, Act. Pr. Mollie Fuelster Mer.
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Henry Hoch
Act
Mollie Fuelster Mer
Icehouse at Rockport Milling Co
Local Icehouse at Rockport Milling Co. offers delivery and pickup services for ice. Customers can order by phone and schedule daily blocks. The facility highlights reliability and quick service in the town's storefront district.
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The
Rockport Milling Co
Indiana Wheat Flour Biscuits Recipe Promotes Local Brand
The bulletin highlights Indiana Flour as a boost to home baking with a recipe from Purdue University for 10 to 12 small biscuits using Columbian flour and Indiana Wheat. It urges usage of Indiana flour for baking deeds and features The Rockport Milling Co as the sponsor.
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Indiana
Bulletin
Purdue
University Agricultural
Experiment Station
For Sale and Community Ice Cream Supper Notice
For sale window shades and a refrigerator. Phone 127. The Ladies Aid of Union Chapel offers an ice cream supper on the church lawn Saturday night, June 23. All are invited.
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Ladies Aid of Union Chapel
For Sale 20 Acres Timothy Land and Heider Tractor
20 acres growing timothy offered on shares or by the acre. Heider tractor ready for use. Terms to suit. Purchas J. O. Pattie Hatfield Ind. The Baptist church Ladies will serve ice cream on church lawn next Tuesday night.
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Timothy
the Ladies of the Baptist Church
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R. W. Richards
A. E. Richards
Northwestern University
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