23 Jun 1909
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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
1
A real shot ends Lon Deeds without warning or excuse. Real fatally shoots Deeds’ companion in a separate attack. Police investigate the two incidents as related violent acts.
Ed Real was shot and killed Saturday night about nine o clock near Maxville while riding in a wagon with Charles Easton and Oliver Route. Lon Deeds fired twice at close range, Real dying minutes later. Route survived though wounded. Deeds fled toward Collins chapel and later vanished. coroner's inquest noted drinking among participants. The neighborhood blames Deeds as aggressor. no arrest reported.
Our Washington letter notes the tariff bill, long debated in the House and Senate, is nearly ready for the President to sign. A Conference Committee will reconcile differences, and their report will be acted on by both chambers without further debate.
Manager Scammahorns aggregation fell to Boonville 4 to 4 after nine innings then Boonville won in the 12th. Mt Vernon slated to face Rockport at the Fairground next Sunday with a special carload of rooters. Willie Shoots defeated Kentucky Tips at the Fairground 18 to 13.
The six year old daughter of Mrs. George Aders was thrown from a buggy on Main Street when a passing car frightened the horse. She suffered facial and head bruises and lacerations but faces no serious injuries. Mrs. Aders left three children in the buggy at Fishback's store while she entered. The horse bolted briefly before being controlled by Willaee, averting a more serious accident.
The trial of Isaac N. and J Otis Parrish over the Owensboro Savings Bank wrecking has been postponed until December by agreement. Both sides seek guidance from the court of appeals on the James H Parrish case before advancing other proceedings.
Cross Roads church will be re dedicated on Monday September 7 with exercises honoring the occasion. The remodeled structure features a new roof tower floor and seating plus plastering and papering. A furnace is planned for winter. The old church was built in 1858 making it fifty one years old.
Legal notices report receivership requests against Ohio Valley Forest Nursery Co and dissolution of the partnership. Proceedings seek liquidation actions and appointment of a receiver to settle debts and assets amid the dissolution.
A Wednesday filing in the circuit court seeks dissolution of the Ohio Valley Forest Nurseries partnership formed in 1908 to grow black locust and catalpa for the retail market. The complaint alleges the defendant mishandled books and $2000 in firm funds, seeks a receiver to manage stock and books, and the sale and accounting of assets. Also noted are separate divorce and contract actions involving Jennie Etherton, Lucy Hall, and J Taylor Hall, plus a discussion on constitutional tax cases from the Indianapolis News.
Mr Cullop of the second Indiana district argues the Aldrich tariff bill is unconstitutional because its stated public purpose is to protect private industries. He cites the Dingley act similarly, contending the promotion of private industry cannot be a public purpose under either state or federal power.
Indianapolis News quotes Beveridge saying protection does not equal extortion. The piece contrasts Beveridge and Aldrich tariff positions, arguing protectionists take from one to give to another and labeling all tariffs dishonest and oppressive. The column frames the Bev eride vote as differing only in degree from the Aldrich plan.
The Owensboro baseball team traveled in a special car Sunday morning, with many Owensboro residents accompanying the club, as it passed through Rockyport on its way to Mt Vernon.
Governor Marshall will not call an extra session to ratify the constitutional amendment. The decision emphasizes proceeding with existing legislative timelines and awaits the amendment's fate in the current session.
Gov. Marshall says he will not call a special session to ratify the national constitutional amendment for an income tax. He argues lawmakers should seek retrenchment and reduce federal spending rather than raise more money, noting Indiana’s tax base cannot cover federal costs. The interview emphasizes fiscal restraint.
The 1908 platform favored an income tax and constitutional amendment to levy taxes on individuals and corporations. Taft opposed immediate amendment but a Senate vote passed the measure. The piece urges Democratic governors to call extra sessions and push ratification with nonpartisan clubs, arguing wealth must bear its share during war.
Five releases, seventeen mortgages, one assignment and one lease recorded. Transactions include Littlepage Thomas and James B H Watson with undivided interests and amounts listed. James H to Henry Taylor undivided four percent interests. Also mentions Joseph Sherrell of Huff township and a town visit.
Primary Emma Feltman Daisy Dean Belle Walker common school Anna B. Smith Eva M. Fee Lula Richards Amelia Link Anna Link Dora Kemp B R Johnson L N David W W Price Leora Hill Sr Margaret Halter Sr M Rosa Bettag Ada C Lloyd W A Barker Kate Rundell Edward Ringé Next examination at Rockport July 31 1909 Respectfully US Lindsey
Fifteen mules owned by Jim Ellis of this city and James Wilson of Owensboro Ky were poisoned at Bow Harbor farm by paris green left in a wagon. Five mules died and the rest faced serious illness. The following night a hay stack on the river side was destroyed by a lightning strike affecting Wilson and Ellis.
Drilling on the Frakes farm has halted due to casing problems. Work may resume only after casing is withdrawn and reset, likely taking several days to reach the oil sand. At the Hoover well, operators restarted work midweek to remove water from the hole and continue drilling deeper.
Miss Eva Fee daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Fee married James O Butts at her city home last Sunday evening Rev Edwin H Boldrey officiating. Mr Butts in the United States Navy will report back to duty while Mrs Butts remains here to teach as one of the Ohio township teachers this winter.
Albert Parker of near the city received a telegram announcing Floyd Parker s death in New Mexico. The body was sent to Evansville Indiana for interment at his mother s home. Cause of death was a head injury from a blow by another man.
Charles Linthicum 28 and Sophia Leib sreig 21 of Owensboro were married July 11 by Samuel I. Brown. William Ray 52 of Spencer County wed Laura A. Dick 51 of Spencer County. Jas O Butts 26 U.S. Navy officer married Eva M. Fee 20.
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