Republican Unity Proved Idle Boast in 1918 Record
Washington reports that Republican unity during the 66th Congress proved illusory as Democrats accuse the GOP of abandoning campaign pledges and neglecting constructive legislation. Senator Kenyon pressed for action on Kendrick bill while McCumber and Johnson faced off, contrasting past leadership with current Senate control over the House.
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Washington, D. C
G. O. PB
Sixty-sixth Congress
Gillett
Massachusetts
Mondell
Wyoming
Penrose
Congress
Democratic National Committee
Senate
Kendrick
Kenyon
Old Guard
McCumber
North Dakota
Iowa
Cannon
House
Nelson Aldrich
James R. Mann
Mr. Lodge
Joe’ Cannon
Thomas B. Reed
Aldrich
Lodge
Pass Exam Successfully for High School Entrance
May examination results list students who passed into high school from several townships. Luce township includes Opal Roberts Alma Kirkland Raymond Kernell Lydia Therber Lotis Powell Grace Raibley Daisy Brashears Ted Hayes Ed Hayes. Clay township lists Vernie Oskins Blanche Buffkin Marie A. Moore Elma Vogel Guy Conner Lucy Warner.
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Luce Township
Opal Roberts
Alma Kirkland
Raymond Kernell
Lydia Therber
Lotis Powell
Grace Raibley
Daisy Brashears
Ted Hayes
Ed. Hayes
Clay Township
Vernie Oskins
Blanche Buffkin
Marie A. Moore
Elma Vogel
Guy Conner
Lucy Warner
Hammond
Edgar Painter
John Koenig
Ohio
Olga Boyd
Kate Goweay
Helen Boyd
Mabell Winkler
Hildred Rucker
Elmer Garrett
Mayme Pacely
Shirley Wilkinson
Elsie Shourds
Murrell Ice
Jackson
Grace Farrow
Grass
Mildred Jacobs
Arthur Smith
Harrison
Kenneth Ahring
Huff
Bruno Held
Delightful Meeting of M E C A Society at Wright Home
The M E C A society held a pleasant gathering last Tuesday at Mrs. James Wright’s home. The yard glowed with Japanese lanterns and children from all grade levels performed readings and fairy tales before refreshments. The next meeting will host the Brotherhood of the church.
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M. E. C. A. Society
James Wright
Brotherhood of the Church
Rockport Button Factories Report Strong Trade
The Rockport Pearl button works shipped a carload of blanks valued at 20000 dollars. Shells cost 60 dollars a ton and three cents a pound, with a full crew earning about 40 dollars weekly. The cutters payroll totals 2000 dollars weekly. Smaller Rockport button factories are also thriving.
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Rockport
Rockport Ferry Owner Plans Kentucky Landing Picnic Grounds
Robert V. Miller, proprietor of the Rockport Ferry, is arranging a grove of cottonwoods at the Kentucky landing for picnic parties. Swings, teeters, and seats are set for comfort. He operates a soft drink and refreshment stand and considers building an auto driveway from the low water mark to the river bank on the Kentucky side.
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Robert V. Miller
Rockport Ferry
Kentucky Landing
Mr. Miller
Kentucky
Vernon Fortune Hibbs Wedding in Hatfield Home
Vernon Fortune Hibbs and Carrie Hibbs of Hatfield wed last Saturday in Richland. Rev. C C Pirtle officiated at his home ceremony with only Mr and Mrs William Myers in attendance.
Editor J P Chrisney in the City Thursday
Editor J P Chrisney visited the city on Thursday for undisclosed engagements. Local reports note his presence and possible meetings with city officials, but details remain unavailable.
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J. P. Chrisney
the City
Frank Baker Returns to Court and Jail in Desertion Case
In a courtroom session, Frank Baker faced new proceedings on wife desertion charges. The hearing moved to custody issues as prosecutors pursued revocation of bail and tighter supervision while Baker remains in jail during the case.
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Frank Baker
Hearing and marriages marked in Indiana legal notices
A report lists a court suit in Rockport charging Frank Baker with wife desertion and notes prior release after Arkansas custody issues. It records several marriage notices in Spencer, Rockport, and Fulda counties, and criticizes Republicans Mondell and allies for alleged deception on federal budget savings.
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Indiana
Frank Baker
Baker
Arkansas
Rockport
Hotel de Hargis
Boonville Citizen George P Nestor Died at Home
Boonville prominent citizen George P. Nestor died at his home Wednesday morning after a year long illness from Brights disease. Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday afternoon with burial in Maple Grove cemetery. Rev J D Bretz will conduct the services. He is survived by wife one son Robert Nestor a daughter Mrs Louis McCool a sister Mrs John F Heinzle and two brothers Charles J Nestor and Otto L Nestor all of Boonville.
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Boonville
George P. Nestor
Bright
Maple Grove
J. D. Bretz
Nestor
Robert Nestor
Louis McCool
John F. Heinzle
Two Graduates in Family Attend Commencement Events
Rev and Mrs A L Bennett attended Depauw University's commencement last Wednesday with daughter Martha among the graduates. They went on to Evansville High School Thursday where son Willard was in the senior class.
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A. L. Bennett
Depauw University
Martha
Evansville High School
Willard
Harding G. QO. P. Nominee At National Republican Conv
At the National Republican convention held last week in Chicago Warren G. Harding Ohio newspaperman was nominated to run for president. Calvin Coolidge governor of Ohio was nominated to run for vice president.
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Harding G. QO. P
Chicago
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
United States
Calvin Coolidge
Funeral for Mrs. Phoebe Patmore in Boonville
Funeral services for Mrs. Phoebe Patmore who died Friday were held Sunday at Friendship church. Burial followed at Wright cemetery. She is survived by her husband Ward Patmore and three daughters.
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Phoebe Patmore
Boonville
Friendship Church
Wright Cemetery
Patmore
Ward Patmore
Infant Byrne Dies At Home Above Grandview
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Claude Byrne died Wednesday morning at the Byrne home above Grandview. Burial took place at New Hope cemetery Thursday afternoon.
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Byrne
Claude Byrne
Grandview
New Hope Cemetery
Fr If
Barber shop change at 421 Main Street
Melvin B. Savage has purchased the barber shop of Fred Pfeifer at 421 Main Street and took charge Tuesday morning. Pfeifer will likely move to Tell City.
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Melvin B. Savage
Fred Pfeifer
Main Street
Pfeifer
Tell City
Slue and Gold Color Debate Tops Dale and Grandview Class
Delegates from Spencer county eighth grade at Lincoln City elected officers in Rockport Hammond township with Clayta Glackman as president Paul Mason as vice president and Alta White as secretary. Colors chosen blue and gold and motto Carry On. Uniforms set with blue palm beach trousers shirts ties cost limit 15 dollars. Girls plan white organdy dresses and white shoes with total cost under 8 dollars and white hose under 6 dollars. Hair ribbons to reflect class colors. Placement of commencement to be decorated by Dale and Carter township.
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Grandview
Dale DE
Spencer County
Lincoln City
Lincoln Park
Clayta Glackman
Rockport
Paul Mason
Alta White
Hammond “Township
Palm Beach
Dale and
Carter Township
Ferryman Harry Evans Hurt In Factory Accident
Ferryman Harry Evans was struck in the face by the small end of a crank used to start a motor at the Stocking button factory. The blow penetrated to his mouth and loosened two jaw teeth. Ambulance and medical aid were summoned.
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Evans
Harry Evans
New Meat Shop Opening On Main Street
Harry Krueger and J. L. Wallace plan to open a meat shop in the former Morris Gorden restaurant space on Main Street. The building is being repainted and renovated and business will start about Wednesday of next week.
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Harry Krueger
J. L. Wallace
Morris Gorden
Main Street
Women Ready for the Campaign as Delegates at Convention
The piece notes women in the Democratic Party rising as voters and delegates, with trained parliamentary knowledge, ready to campaign. It credits their economic independence and political equality, predicting strong turnout and cross country support, and mentions special trains to San Francisco for the convention. County agent notes follow on army worms, cabbage diseases, seed disinfection, cucumber beetles, rose aphids, and pest controls.
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George Bass
Democratic Party
San Francisco
United States
Fire in Mackeytown House Sparks Roof Burned
A house in Mackeytown addition to Rockport caught fire Tuesday morning from a yard blaze where women were washing. A large section of the roof burned before crews extinguished it. Lemuel Gill saved household effects by moving them to the street. Rockport fire company prevented total loss.
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Mackeytown
Rockport
Lemuel Gill
Rockport Hoosiers Defeat Woodlawns 2 1 In Close Baseball Battle
Rockport defeated the Woodlawn team from Evansville in a tight contest last Sunday by a 2 to 1 score. Next Sunday Tell City Grays visit Rockport for what promises to be a tough, well attended game as Rockport aims for another win.
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Rockport
Rockport Hoosiers
Woodlawns
Evansville
Woodlawn
Tell City Grays
Grays
Tell City
Straw Shortage Threatens Local Strawboard Plant
The Strawboard plant at this place faces a shortage of raw straw hampering operations this season. Managers note shipments from distant sources are unlikely, with clippings previously used as an alternate. The plant sustains a payroll near $2,000 weekly and provides local employment.
Feigel to Move Elm Street Sales Room Next Week
Ambrose Feigel will relocate his Maxwell and Grant Six autos from Elm street to the Dempsey building beside Hibb's house, a change slated for next week. Allen Polk has accepted a position with Mr Feigel.
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Main ST
Ambrose Feigel
Maxwell
Grant
Elm Street
Dempsey
Hibb’s
Main Street
Allen Polk
Feigel
Krueger Visit Shaped Evansville Sunday Gathering
Mr and Mrs H Krueger spent Sunday in Evansville as guests of their son Oatley.
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Evansville
Oatley
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Uncle Joe
Fortune—Hibbs
Court House
John M. Davis
Farmer
Luella Flanagan
P. A. Brisse
Edward A. Rohde
Indianapolis
Ursula Carolina Halbruge
J. H. Diehl
James W. Jeffrey
Hammond Township
Tillie M. Trinkel
John H. Waninger
New Boston
Ind
Frances
B. Schatz
Fulda
Mendell
Treasury
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