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Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

4

Political warfare in St Louis and Indiana 1916

The article attacks Republicans and praises Democrats led by Wilson. It notes Bryan’s stance on re election and cites wage gains in May 1916. It mentions Indiana ticket allocations at the Democratic national convention and Evansville mayor Ben Bosse seizing influence and seeking posts in the Democratic National Committee.

Repubblicans Wm. J. Bryan Wilson Mr. Bryan St. Louis Indiana Ben Bosse Evansville Howard Roosa Ben

Mrs Woodruff Dies at 73 in California

Eureka reports Mrs Andrew Woodruff sister of T J Bennet died June 1 at her Biges California home aged 73 leaving a husband and no children. The Woodruffs lived nearby before 1881 when they moved to California. The issue mentions a surprise birthday dinner for Miss Josie Jamison with about fifty relatives and a joyous meal.

Andrew Woodruff T. J. Bennet Biges Calif Woodruff Woodruffs California Josie Jamison Ciiefly Ethel Hardy Evansville Clarence Royal Rockport Traylor Boonville von Hall

Monument Placed For Sarah Lincoln Grave Ceremony

Governor Ralston's committee placed a monument at the grave of Sarah Grigsby Lincoln in Old Pigeon cemetery. Dedication is planned for next Tuesday at 9 30 a m if weather permits, otherwise services move to Lincoln Park with the governor expected to speak. Rail travelers will alight at the nearby junction for the ceremony.

Gov. Ralston Sarah Grigsby Lincoln Old Pigeon Cemetery Old Pigeon Lincoln Fark

Hope and preparedness drive public resolve in Baltimore

Hope means trimming lamps and girding loins, a resolute stance against peril. The Baltimore American notes that hope offers help and comfort beyond knowledge, praising wise precaution as a path to readiness.

Adige Warns Against Ganser Collision Plans

Fragmentary note cites Adige warning about Ganser collision plans and urges先 ahead to avoid obstruction.

Notice to Contractors Sealed Proposals Requested

The Spencer County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for public work in Indiana. Bids due by stated date. specifications and bid forms available at the county office. Technical details and contact information provided in the notice.

Board of Commissioners Spencer Indiana

Wendell's Ambition Pills Ad Offer and Public Notice

An advertisement promotes Wendell's Ambition Pills from The Wendell Pharmacal Company Syracuse NY with a money back guarantee. A separate public notice from Rock Hill area references bids for a levee project near Stateville and Lakey, with plans on file and a right to reject bids by the county board.

Wendell T.C. Basye’s T. C. Bgasye Wendell Pharmacal Company, Inc Syracuse N.Y Hor Rock Hill Said County Stateville and Lakey Levee Auditor’s Office Board of Commissioners

Petition for road improvement in Carter Township Indiana

Fifty or more freeholders and voters petition Spencer County Board of Commissioners to grade drain and pave the Dale and Huntingburg road as part of the Joseph Kelley system of free gravel roads. They seek bonds payable over ten years funded by a township tax and request two viewers and an engineer to assess public utility and cost with plans and specifications. The hearing is set for the first Monday in July 1916 at 3 p.m. with witnesses and affected residents allowed to speak.

Rockport Indiana Carter Township Spencer County State of Indiana Dale Huntineburg Spencer Board of Commissioners Joseph Kelley E. al Said Dale and Huntingburg Joseph Kelley Dubois County Township Four Wm. Schaaf W. R. Dunn R. L. Medcal Tys

Trousers Free Offer With Two Trouser Streak

A sale promotes a suit with two trousers as a value deal. The offer claims a suit with extra pants is nearly as good as two suits and urges immediate purchase. Exclusions note tropical rash and hot weather fabrics.

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