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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
7
In Rockport the Indians announce practice in all courts with an office on the ground floor north side Main Street near the post office setting.
An attorney will practice in all courts from an office upstairs in Lieb's building on Third street Rockport Indiana.
Hartz and Sibrel purchase machinery to install a new fibouring mill in Ray Hartz and Sibrel's warehouse. The project aims to produce Al flour and marks another industry addition in Chrisney.
A health advice note warns against rapid eating as slow death by action and urges thorough chewing and salivation. It suggests Chamberlain's tablets for indigestion or constipation and notes easy use and effectiveness, with sales by T. C. Basye.
Advertising copy promotes Chamberlain's Liniment as a quick relief for rheumatism. A twenty five cent bottle is sold by T. CG. Basye with a claim that pains disappear quickly.
Indiana agricultural college students show strong ties to farming. Ninety percent were raised on farms, 69 percent expect to inherit farms, and 73 percent plan to return to farming after graduation. The state leads others in committed agricultural effort shaping future food production.
The 259 Arch Street home in Philadelphia is linked to Betsy Ross and the first flag with thirteen stars and stripes. Congress adopted the design on June 14, 1777, and General Washington commissioned Ross to sew the flag from a Washington pencil drawing. The flag became known worldwide as the Star Spangled Banner.
Boonville gossip notes Hon. Thomas W. Lindsey, once pledged to Republicans, now declares candidacy for Joint Senator of Vanderburg Warrick and Spencer counties. He vows to beat Homer Hazen, while critics say he has abandoned promises to Warrick Republicans and will lead rather than watch. Boonville Enquirer remarks Lindsey seeks to join the procession.
A disastrous Wednesday blaze at the Sweet Sulphur Springs hotel totally destroyed the two story frame building with an annex containing about seventy five rooms and an assembly hall. Owned by Fd Fisher the resort faced about $20 000 in losses, insured, with contents largely lost and plans to replace the hotel with a brick structure.
Farmer David M. Miller near Corydon reports a strange sighting on a May evening. He found a creature running about with a tomato can strapped to its head, preventing it from seeing. Miller captured and killed the animal.
An New Albany Ledger summary notes thrift rising despite hard times. Fewer property mortgages for debt, strong first installment tax receipts across counties, growing postal savings bank deposits converted to bonds, and savings banks plus credit businesses showing restraint and growth.
The Indiana polis state convention named C. H. Noblett of Eckerty as the Prohibition candidate for Congress from the third district. W. R. Botonfield of Milltown was chosen district chairman, marking Crawford County’s continued influence in the national ticket.
The London Chronicle extols the poncho as the simplest and most useful outer garment. It posits the poncho from the Rio Grande or Tierra del Fuego could supplant overcoats in the United States and Europe. It describes the poncho as a rain proof woolen oblong with a head hole, knee length, free movement, inexpensive, and long wearing.
A stranger named Sander Cary bought goods at the Toggery and later passed a cold check for 15 dollars on Bert Foor. Cary claimed to be an American Tobacco Company representative and the check bore a stamped signature of W L Maupin at Lexington. The check was returned, a warrant was sworn, and police seek Cary.
The New York World denounces hazing as torture and argues that brutal hazing should be charged as felonious assault manslaughter or murder if death results. It urges authorities to deter hazing by applying full penalties under the law and holds that “boys will be boys” is no excuse.
Engineer Tom Morris and his family relocated to Rockport this week seeking new opportunities.
The article notes Tom, a top engineer on the Louisville and St Louis division of the Southern, is tasked with pulling the throttle on the Rockport branch fast express, and his on time performance is praised as crucial to the road. It also reports a hotel fire at Sweet Sulphur Springs near Velpen, destroying the three story building with a $25,000 loss and $10,000 insurance, along with a barn and shed. guests’ gowns damaged, believed caused by a defective kitchen flue. fire encountered by bucket brigades.
Advertisement urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. It claims no superior value and notes sales through T. C. Basye.
A short notice reflects on the duty of the moneyed to aid the community beyond personal gain. It also reports Ex. Rev. Ira Miller leaving the local church for Missouri, with resignation accepted, praised for leadership. The Dale Reporter notes Paul Herr Jr son ill with abdominal surgery at Evansville hospital, improving after an abscess removal. appendicitis not feared.
The piece compares Roosevelt Taft and Wilson, praising Wilson after two years in office. It highlights currency reform taking money from Wall Street, tariff improvements for the common people, and three anti trust bills moving through Congress to curb trusts. It asserts Wilson adjusts business on a sound basis and promises relief from trust greed.
The Winslow Dispatch lauds President Wilson for steady governance and honorable business conduct. It argues he is not campaigning with fiery speeches but delivering tangible results with a Democratic Congress to improve enterprise and freedom.
Mrs Eliza Brooks aged 84 died at the home of her son in law Newton Walters near Boonville after a fall last Wednesday broke her hip and she failed to recover. She was buried at Highland on Monday with services conducted by Rev Moore. Her daughter died last October and Walters cared for her since.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a grand remedy for stomach and liver troubles. Sold by T. C. Basye.
A newspaper-essay argues that most boys reflect neighborhood views and public opinion. It warns adults to influence youths away from easy immoral paths and insists right conduct survives under various governments.
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