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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1923
Page
1
A brief item notes Sam Lasker faces criticism for a purported millionaire scheme described as a ride built on a showy display of wealth. Critics say the so called economy plan is a pretense and lacks substance, while supporters argue it reflects strategic extravagance.
Washington reports reveal Albert D. Lasker of the Shipping Board arranging a costly southern cruise for 600 guests on the vessel Leviathan. Critics note high salaries on the board and other government jaunts, comparing the moves to a broader wave of extravagance under the Harding administration.
Miss Bertha Lipps of the Indiana state health board in Indianapolis visited Rockport on Wednesday to promote a baby clinic to be held in October. Lipps, a nurse who served in France under Dr. J. C. Glackman, stayed with Dr. and Mrs. Glackman during her visit.
Gilbert L. Gentry married Evin Varner Monday in Lincoln City. Rev. G F McNaughton officiated at the ceremony held at the court fuse. The groom is a coal miner, son of J W Gentry. the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Varner.
Miss Nelle Rimstidt daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rimstidt of Rockport wed Harry Norris Robinson of Evansville at the Rimstidt home with Rev Karl Kramer officiating A program of Carrie Jacobs Bond songs accompanied the ceremony and a four course buffet followed the nuptials The couple will reside in Evansville after a motor trip to Chicago and the lakes Both hold college degrees in teaching and engineering respectively
St Meinrad and surrounding families traveled to Celestine Jasper Dale Fulda Louisville Evansville Ferdinand Ferdinand Rayne New Boston and Jasper for visits and vacations. Members of the Jent Becher Lomax Igler Schmitt Schwindel and Buxer families were among those traveling or hosting relatives during the preceding weekend.
William Juniger, a wealthy farmer, becomes despondent over labor scarcity and leaps in front of a traction car, causing a fatal incident. Police report the event occurred on a rural rail line near his farm, with witnesses confirming his intent.
William Juinger a 56 year old well known Spencer county farmer living near Fairview crossing west of Rockport died after throwing himself under an Evansville bound traction car. He faced a brutal death from the impact and injuries. Juinger a German immigrant of 1867 and a Lutheran, leaves a wife two sons a daughter a brother and a sister. Funeral was held at home then Zoar cemetery with Rev C E Kourcez in charge.
Harvey Ludwick and family moved to Huntingburg last week where he has work. Most of the tobacco crop is set out and those who failed to prepare ground face tough luck. Mrs. Cecil Porter and others from Richland visited Charles Porter. Mrs. Tom Ferguson visited Dale for her sister’s ill status. Joseph Staten of Cannelton visited his brother Cass Staten. Dorth Poehline and Perry county family stayed with Fred and Don Poehline. Gern Emmons and family returned to Masslin, Ohio after visiting Joseph Emmons. Charles Simpson of Friendship church area in Jackson township visited friends Friday. Blackberries yield good while apples and peaches look short.
In the matter of the estate of William Jefferson Hall the administrator William G. Herman reported a private sale of personal property totaling 331.25 and was granted permission to sell the remainder at public sale.
Mt Olive farmers prepare to harvest a fair wheat crop. Robert Purviance returns to Evansville after visiting Mr and Mrs Forest Hearn. Mrs Hearn and son Raleigh also in Evansville. Noah Bender family guest of Wendell Patmore in Clay township last Sunday. Children's day program next Sunday evening with cordial invitation.
Miss Elnora Titus of Grand View is reported quite ill after becoming overheated while trimming a hedge at her home on Wednesday. She received medical attention and is monitoring her condition.
A flour mill fire destroyed the facility with an estimated value of 17000. Fire origin is listed as unknown and investigators continue to trace how the blaze started.
Karl Lindauer owner of the flour mill in Fulda reports his building totally burned last Saturday afternoon. The fire started on the third floor about two oclock and neighbors fought the flames until after midnight. Two out buildings also burned. Loss estimated at 17000 dollars with 10000 dollars insured.
Mrs. Mary Hearing of Chris ney and many area families attended Sunday at the Richey home. Evansville visitors Hal Blair and family spent the weekend here. Lakey relatives and others show new autos. Henry Miller improving in health. A Silverdale Home Economics club meeting at Mrs. Charles Hoffman’s featured Indiana poetry readings and a flag day tribute to the state.
The U S Post Office Department and the state highway commission agree to place rural mail boxes five feet back from the right of way on improved roads to improve service and safety. With Indiana roads about 18 feet wide, boxes should sit 14 feet from the center. Owners must provide gravel or stone in front to avoid mud or ruts.
The American Legion Auxiliary was entertained last Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Guy B. Walker.
Prominent Grandview resident Floyd Thurman died aged 86 after a Civil War service and a long farming career. The funeral was held at his home, with burial in Grandview cemetery. He left four children and a wife Sarah Ellen Gilson Thurman.
The note shows over 90 percent of land losing soil fertility due to lack of leguminous crops. Demonstrations stress liming to boost legumes, with lime field returns such as Bedford showing 100 dollars input yielding 1200 dollars. Purdue plots indicate each dollar of lime adds 3.72 dollars over eight years. The reports claim soil fertility increases profit even when prices fall, urging labor toward soil improvement now to reap richer harvests later.
Miss Esther Forler a 17 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Forler had an appendicitis operation Wednesday morning at the Forler home two miles west of Chenney. Mrs J Alice Freshley of Rockport is nursing her.
Henry Warnke fatally shoots Joshua Burkhart following termination from the Chrisney Planing Mill Co. in what authorities label a fray. The incident occurred amid rising tensions after Warnke was discharged.
Joshua Burkhart shot Henry Warnke as he confronted him over Warnke losing his job at the Chrisney planing mill. Warnke died next morning after being wounded in the left side near the stomach. Burkhart was disarmed, two men beat Warnke, and Warnke died in Rockport jail after mob talks faded.
Andrew J Garvin born Pleasant Point Kentucky 181 died June 17 1928 at age 72. Son of John Garvin an Irish pioneer and Hannah Woolford seven siblings only one surviver Mrs Sarah Young. He married Laticia Young in 1888 and had five children one son John Garvin survives. Funeral services held from Kopp's underlyings establishment Monday by Rev W H Minter. Interment at Sunset Hill cemetery.
Miss Catherine Esther Hammer thirteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs O E Hammer Nashville Ind died last Friday June 15 at city hospital Indianapolis The trouble was pronounced cancer of knee and one operation was determined upon The little girl died on the table before the operation could be completed Miss Hammer was a niece of John and Mollie Fuelster of this city.
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