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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

3

Local Judicial Roster and Ohio Patent Cure Advertisement

A roster lists judges and officials for Spencer Warrick and Jackson Townships, with state offices in Ohio. The notice includes an 1886 affidavit by Frank J. Cheney promising payment for catarrh cure trials, plus a Hall's Catarrh Cure marketing pitch and solicitation for testimonials.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney Fr. J. Cheney & Co Hall A. D A. W. Gleason F. J. Cheney & CO 7Ic

Lady in the Show Case Carriage Traffic Rant

Detroit Free Press lampoon of a female driver causing traffic delays. The poem mockingly urges courteous driving and explains the horn signals as a safety pass to pass, noting urban impatience and the irritation of other motorists.

Detroit Free Press

Indiana Fireworks Prohibition Proposed After July Fourth

The state fire marshal mails a comprehensive proposed ordinance to city and town clerks prohibiting discharge or firing of fireworks and limiting storage. Framed by the National Fire Protection Association, the measure aims to reduce loss of life and property with immediate effectiveness after July 4. In 1908 many fireworks injuries prompted earlier prohibitions.

Indiana National Fire Protection Association Indiana Inspection Bureau

Prohibitive Fireworks Ordinance Praised by Indiana Fire Marshal

Fire Marshal Longley argues that a prohibitive ordinance can prevent Fourth of July injuries, citing Washington hospitals in 1908 and 1909 when no fireworks injuries were treated. He urges Indiana cities to adopt similar laws, saying patriotism can be shown without injury, death or property damage, as fireworks inevitably lead to such outcomes.

Washington Indiana Longley

Indiana state institutions inmate figures 1914 bulletin

The seventeen Indiana institutions hold 11,689 inmates with 984 others temporarily absent. Six months ending March 31, 1914 operating expenses totaled $1,321,262.54, averaging $112.80 per inmate. New buildings cost $218,128.04.

Indiana State Board of Charities

One of These Days Inspire Forgiveness and Self Reform

A reflective verse urging forgiveness and personal improvement. It promotes letting go of hate and focusing on helping others. The piece cites J. W. Foley and discusses self reform as essential for societal progress and individual development.

Bible Study on Difficulties of the Rich

A June 21 Bible study reviews the rich young ruler’s question about eternal life and Jesus reply on serving God or mammon. It explains the need for total surrender, cross bearing, and charity, with notes on the camel and needle gate metaphor and the call to discipleship despite persecution.

Jesus God Wes Israel Tuler Mwe Larne Mutt St. Peter Judas St Peter

For Sale Corn at crib in Gentryville

300 bushels extra good hard corn offered by Smith Hazen and Son Props. Buyer to come to crib at Gentryville, inquire at Democrat office. Also offers three in one maps of Indiana United States and the world, 25 cents at office or 81 by mail. Rockport Democrat notice for Will Bender contact 426-2 Chrisney.

Gentryville Will Bender Chrisney Indiana United States Rockport Democrat Democrat

Brick and Tile and Hay for Sale in Rockport Indiana

We keep a large supply of brick and tile of top quality ready for purchase. See our goods before buying. Underhill Brick & Tile Co Rockport Indiana also offering mixed hay clover and timothy baled for sale. Unidentified item noted as acquired from Jacob Weber Rockport.

Underhill Brick & Tile Co Rockport Indiana Timothy Ijnaquired Jacob Weber

For Rent Reinhard Residence on Seminary Street Notice

Rental notice for the Reinhard residence on Seminary Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets. Terms and particulars available from Mr F J Reinhard at 219 East 71st Street Indianapolis Indiana.

Reinhard Seminary Street 5Th 6Th Streets F. J. Reinhard East 71St Street Indianapolis Ind

John Ruble Sells Singer Machine Line Again

John Ruble has again taken the agency for the Singer sewing machine. He stores all parts at his residence at the corner of Ath and Elm streets. For sale household furniture. Inquiries may be addressed to Mrs Grace Richey at 604 North 5th Street.

John Ruble Singer Ath and Elm Streets Grace Richey North 5Th Street

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Benjamin F. Shively Homer L. Cook George A. Bittler Dale J. Crittenberger Richard Milburn Supreme Court J. Fred France Edward Barrett Charles A. Greathouse Moses B. Lairy Judges Appellate Court Joseph G. Ibach Frederick S. Caldwell Milton B. Hottel Edward W. Felt Frank M. Powers Congress Charles Lieb Spencer, Vanderburg Warrick Counties Gaines H. Hazen Gora E. Davis William A. McCullough J .Frank Stocking Joseph Haug Floyd Chapman Francis M. Hackleman Salem Parker Martin Boehm ED. Squier August C. Eiceman Henry Kratz Fred H. Brown George M. Freschley Victor Fleischman Charles W. Halbruge James T. Mattingley William Link Sr Townsillp Tickets Jackson Township Anthony Bender JR Charles Day Frank McCoy Wayne Osklns Harrison Township Simon Leghrelelin August Vaal Hammond Township John FF. Titus Zachariah Donhaas Ist Slist Archie Bryne Sur Eve Ery G. Banks Clea Cotton Ith Thomas Beasley John M. Doyles Bert Newman Clinton Powell Huff Township Delbert Stevens George Braun Supr John Hessig Adam Ficker John Leistner Advisory Bosra John Mulzer George R. Boehm Beren Grass Township John M. Sampson Harles R. Kinney Henry Becker Jan ‘Ob Trinkle Ageson G. ‘Lloyd Carter Township Jeff Rhodes Albert Heichelbech George Hollander George Thorp John Spinner Clay Township Samuel H. Alley John H. Bahn J.C. Hanser Henry F. Meyer Ell Dunn Oscar Phillips Ben Lady IN the J. W. Foley Hog Lot EA Ebroklyn Tabernacle Desis and the Seventy Bin Democrat Classified Department Home Nursery Smith Hazen & Son Bell Telephone Manager Farmers’ Line Department Cumberland Telephone Collier’s Collier's the Democrat Rockport, Ind
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