Rockport Democrat Friday Morning Item Notice
Local brief from Rockport dated Friday morning provides a concise update from the community. The item references civic matters and aims to inform residents about recent actions and upcoming dates.
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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
4
Taft Delegates Seated as Convention Divisions Narrow
The Republican National Convention sits in Chicago with no nominations yet. Taft delegates seated by the national committee hold a strong lead over Roosevelt and the field, around 56 to 520 in Taft’s favor. Delegates threaten to bolt if control isn’t granted, making a split seem likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Taft
National Committee
Roosevelt
Democratic National Convention Set for Baltimore on June 25
The Democratic National Convention will convene in Baltimore Maryland next Tuesday June 25. The event gathers party delegates to nominate a candidate and set the party platform for the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Taft Roosevelt Delegates Spent Heavily in Ohio and New York
The record states Taft's managers spent over 60000 dollars to secure Ohio delegates while Roosevelt spent 30000 dollars in Ohio. In New York Roosevelt earned seven delegates at a cost of 60000 dollars, about 8500 per head. The funds came from private pockets with expectations of repayment regardless of victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Ohio
Roosevelt
New York
Indiana Press Attacks on Voting Laws and Presidential Image
The piece denounces Indiana newspapers backing illegal voting fears and defends registration fees as safeguards. It laments Roosevelt Taft fights lowering presidential dignity, calls for electing the "right sort" in November, and notes workers earn higher wages in unprotected industries despite tariff rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Taft
White House
Democratic Editors Meeting Speech by Sam M. Ralston
Sam M. Ralston hails the Democratic press of Indiana as a potent agency for party success and public good. He praises its role in enlightening the public, shaping opinion, and guarding peace and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Democratic Press
Democratic Press of
Sam M. Ralston
Democratic
Political clash leaves Taft and Teddy unfit for office
A stark remark suggests both sides have told the truth in criticizing Taft and Roosevelt. The speaker implies neither figure is fit for national leadership, reflecting a deep partisan strain in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Teddy
America
Licensed to Marry in Spencer County Records
The notice lists marriages by June 13 officiated by J P Henry Brand. It includes Ora Denham 33 farmer Spencer County to Katherine Gilham 18, Otto Haines 22 farmer Spencer County to Maggie Dawson 21, plus William Kelley 22 moulder Kentucky to Maude Vincent 20, Matthew E. Hirsch 28 book keeper Rockport to Cecelia M 26 clerk Rockport, Newton Leach 32 farmer Kentucky to Dellar We man 18 Kentucky, Virgil E Craft 28 coal miner Kentucky to Jewel Sweazey 19 Mississippi
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Denham
Spencer County
Katherine Gilham
Henry Brand
Real estate transfers and a local meeting report
Parker Salem transfers to Hatfield Improvement Assoc pt 17 7 7 for 300. Ely Garrett to Hatfield Assoc pt 17 7 7 for 1800. Lloyd Elijah to Samuel McVey pt ne se 19 6 6 for 700. Verena Denning to Frank Denning ne se se ne 11 4 4 for 2000. John W. Schierbaum to Leslie Scott Buffaloville Seminary for 3250. Five releases 14 mortgages and one assignment recorded. Mrs. Allen Rice hosts a five hundred club meeting. Rockport beats Seal Backs 9 to 2. Owensboro Elks Lodge No 144 to hold 4th of July celebration at the fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Salem
Hatfield Improvement Association
Ely Garrett D
Hatfield Improvement Ass’n
Lloyd Elijah
Samuel McVey
Denning Verena
Frank Denning
Schierbaum John W
Leslie Scott
Buffaloville
Seminary
County News Update From Page One
Ruark reports weights of seven and eight pounds. Jesse Frank, formerly ill, shows improvement. An ice cream supper at the plate last Saturday drew a good crowd. Mr and Mrs Louie Herrell and Mrs Oscar Johnson shopped in Evansville Wednesday. Ellis Ely sustained a kick to body and head from a mule but recovered enough to be out again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruark
Jesse Frank
Louie Herrell
Oscar Johnson
Evansville
Ellis Ely
Fulda School Closes After Successful Term Graduation Noted
After a successful term the Fulda school closed on Friday June 14 with Hubert H Lindauer as the year’s graduate. He will receive a Palmer Method diploma. The following Sunday children staged a benefit program at Hollander's new city hall for St Boniface church. The hall was filled with a large audience as dramas songs recitations drills and tableaux delighted all. The Fulda Star Band provided music between acts. Thanks are due to Paul and Robert Collignon and to Mr Hollander and Mr Jos Beier for assistance and hall preparation. A big 4th of July celebration is planned at Hollander's hall with all-day dancing and evening music. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert H. Lindauer
Hollander
New City Hall
St. Boniface Church
Fulda Star Band
Paul
Robert Collignon
Deing
Jos. Beier
Grandview Chautauqua Plans at Wandel Park
Prospect grows brighter for a grand chautauqua to be held at Wandel park July 15 to 21. Ben E. Casey dies at 51 after two years of ill health leaving a wife five children a mother and a brother. Otto Lloyd and Mrs Essie Fletcher escape serious injury after a near collision at the Myler levee when a horse frightened by an auto drops dead. the newlyweds are taken to Newtonville by W T Cadick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wandel Park
Ben E. Casey
Heath
Mr. Casey
Otto Lloyd
Essie Fletcher
Evansville
Myler Levee
W. T. Cadick
Newtonville
Mr. Cadick
Obituary of John S. Murray of Boonville
John S. Murray born May 16 1841 Sumner County Tennessee died June 15 1912 at his Boonville home aged 71. Wife Sarah C. Ebright died in 1863. twelve children were born nine survive plus wife two sisters and three brothers listed. Twenty two grandchildren and a great grandchild remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Murray
Sumner County
Tennessee
Boonville
Sarah C. Ebright
Rockport
Ind
Wm. A. Murray
Linton
Joseph Murray
Poteau
Okla
Feix Murray
Fort Riley
San Francisco
Calif
Ida Cheney
Louisville
James Munny
Sadie Collins
Clara Strain
Ida Hemenway
Laura Gentry
Elizabeth Carter
Mary Parsely
Rachel Vandyke
Murray
Local ads push farming gear and livestock sales
Local business notices advertise tillage tools from Rimstidt and Feigel, Harrows, mowers, binders, and 73 cent Osborne twine. Also offered are two year old heavy horses and various livestock near Bradley Station and Rockport with terms and trade options.
Corn for Sale by Don Seay and Sons
Corn for sale at 85 ets per bushel at the barn. Will sell in quantities to suit purchaser. First class for any purpose. Terms cash. Cumberland phone 122-3. Don Seay and Sons announce availability.
Evangelical and Lutheran Church Services Noted
Salem Evangelical Association holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m German preaching at 10 30 a m English preaching at 7 30 p m Zoar church Sunday school at 2 p m then preaching all welcome Pastor Harmes Trinity Lutheran offers Sunday school at 9 15 a m morning worship at 10 00 a m Young people meet at 6 45 p m Children’s Day service at 7 30 p m All are invited Call 108 Suckado advertises livery orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Association
Salem
Zoar
C. Harmes
Trinity Lutheran ‘Church
Diehl
Report of the Farmers Bank Rockport Indiana 1912
Report of the condition of the Farmers Bank a State private bank at Rockport Indiana showing June 14 1912 totals for resources and liabilities. Cash on hand 5452 98 deposits 105602 53 time certificates 14508 04 capital stock 25000 00 surplus 10000 00 profits 165 45. Cash items 204 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank
Rockport
Indiana
U.S
State of
Indianiny
County of Spencer SS
TE. Snyder
Blue Grass Freezer offers heavy steel frame and cedar tubs
An advertisement touts the Blue Grass Freezer with an extra heavy steel frame, heavily tinned cans, and white cedar tubs claimed to outlast pine. Hoops are galvanized and recessed for durability, promising fewer malfunctions when guests are present. Also notes Spencer County Indiana invites sealed bids by July 1 1912 to build twenty five steel bridges with separate per bridge bidding and possible lump bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Spencer County
Indiana
Said
County
Said County
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Rockport Democrat
the Democrat
Owensboro
Lodge of Elks
No 144
Fair Ground
Chardson
County, News
FULDA
Grandview
G- W. Halbruge
Main St
Case & Janesville
Rimstidt & Feigels
Rockport Milling Company
R. Lockado
5Th and
Elm Street
Jeff Ray & Son’s
Rimstidt & Feigel
John Clemens
Bradley Station
Don Seay
Suckado
Freezer
L.m-Dohn
Suppenden
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