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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
6
Notice announces a 37000 bond issue for Eureka Graded School in Spencer County Indiana. Trustees and advisory board seek State Board of Tax Commissioners approval, hearing set June 27 1921 at 10 am in Indianapolis. Bonds payable over fifteen years with six and a half percent interest, first interest due July 1 1922.
Creditors heirs and legatees of Hannah J Hunlett deceased must appear in Spencer Circuit Court Rockport Indiana on September 5 1921 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Clerk Fletcher Peek signs the notice with Roberts and Savage as administrators counsel.
In Spencer County Indiana a public drain project in Grass and Luce Townships named Sweezer Drain No 103 has assessments prepared. Hilbert Bennett, Superintendent, filed the assessment sheet with Frank M. Harter, Treasurer. The Spencer County Board fixed September 9 1921 as the deadline to pay to discharge lands from liability.
The Spencer County Board of Commissioners plans to issue bonds totaling 9300 dollars on July 5, 1921 to fund road improvements on a state highway in Ohio Township. Objections by taxpayers must be filed by the date to halt the bond issuance as required by law. R W Richards Jr, Auditor, signs this notice.
Spencer County Treasurer announces sale by bid of bonds for the George Wells improved road project. One issue totals 9300 dollars at 5 percent interest from July 15, 1921, with twenty series due semiannually from May 15, 1922. Sale at Rockport on July 5, 1921, at 1 o'clock p.m., continuing until sold. Attorneys Roberts and Savage represent petitioners.
The Spencer County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed proposals on Monday June 20 at 2 p m for janitorial care of the courthouse and grounds for six months ending December 31 1921. Bids go to the lowest and best bidder with rejection rights reserved. Rockport Indiana June 7 1921. R W Richards Jr Auditor.
The Spencer County Board of Commissioners Indiana will on Monday June 20 1921 at 2 pm receive sealed proposals for shades for all windows and doors of the new Court House the courtroom and a Booster.
Bidders may file bids on the water supply pump, oleum for the new court house, or all items. Bids and materials must meet specifications on file in the Auditor's office. Commissioner action in Rockport Indiana by R W Richards Jr Auditor Spencer County.
The Spencer County Indiana County Council will meet June 20 1921 at 10 a m in the Auditor's office Lieb Building Rockport to pass upon estimates from the Board of Commissioners for a new Court House unprovided accounts and Booster Pump for water system totaling 8289 15. The meeting will be adjourned daily until finished. Auditor’s signature June 7 1921.
The Spencer County Indiana Board of Commissioners will open sealed bids July 5 1921 at 2 PM for two Luce Township road projects numbered 72 and 73. Each bid must include labor and material with a double bond from Indiana residents, one bond for each road. Separate bids and affidavits of non collusion required. The board may reject any or all bids.
Commencement of said highways will depend on the sale of bonds issued to fund the roads and completion time will be settled when contracts are let by the Board of Commissioners. Named parties include Alva McKinney Joshua Burkhart James Kennedy and BR. W. Richards Jr Arch Stevenson, attorney.
Luce School Township Spencer County Indiana will sell at 2 p m July 9 1921 bonds to fund Eureka graded school building construction and equipment. The 87 000 dollar issue consists of 74 bonds 500 each due over 15 years with 6 percent interest semi annually. Bonds issued by John C. Clement trustee and Advisory Board with tax levy approval. Sale requires minimum value plus accrued interest. bid high and best with right to reject all bids.
Local baseball game ended 1 0 in favor of the home team by forfeit after Boston refused to continue following a foul line drive by Jalarden in the 10th inning with two outs. Ernst Lindauer Hollaman and Haller had keyed the rally in regulation. Jacob Weaver and family visited St Meinrad. marriages announced for Loehrline Weaver and Hettinger Waninger. Dr Waldhier of New Boston in town on business. Albert Grass visiting Ferdinand.
Transfer records show Edward Gough and others selling to Hershel Lytton and partners for 1350 dollars. James L. A. and associates transfer to Skelton and Herren in Lincoln City for 3000 dollars. Cormer M Hardy and others convey part of west northwest quadrant to William E. Carlisle for 1487.50 dollars.
Misses Ellen Holmes Anna Kearney and Marie Lusk are visiting Evansville this week, staying at local homes and planning daytime excursions. The trio attends social events and will meet family during their stay.
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