Pageant on Fourth Hole Draws Countywide Attendance
About 1500 people will participate in a county pageant to be staged on the Fourth, with activities on the third and a pioneer dance on the trackside in the evening. Organizers emphasize a single afternoon show if weather permits and detail preparations, costumes, headquarters, and a centennial spirit across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Hartley
Ehrman
Boy Scouts
Allen Mohr
Charles G. Davis
Oelze
Odd Fellows
Max Bosler
Helen Baumgartner
Charles Davis
Spencer County
Administrators Appointed in Two Estate Matters
In the estate of John T. White deceased, John T. White Jr and Herbert Q. White were appointed jointly to administer the estate. John C. Jolly was appointed administrator of the estate of Melvina Singleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. White
John T. White, Jr
Herbert Q. White
John C. Jolly
Melvina Singleton
Old Creamery Fire Across Spencer County Town
A fire in the old creamery building occupied by Hudson Bros. and an adjoining cottage caused total losses. Five men worked to salvage nearby structures as a strong east wind helped avert a larger blaze. Insurance covered $600 on the building and $200 on contents. a new plant is planned. Partridge cottage home saved contents. plans announced for Spencer county fourth of July parade led by Loney Parsley with grand marshal and deputies.
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Ralston
Corydon
Golesnda
Harrison County
Indiana
American Republic
Hudson Bros
W. A. Partridge
John Daniel
Spencer County
Loney Parsley
Lne
Loney
Parsley
Rockport
Ind
W.W. Spain
Dave Hill Ir
Forest Young
Herbert Parsley
Hebey Lilipop
Fred Shourds
James Seay
Feast on Fried Chicken at Grandview Chautauqua
Rockport ministerial association members picnicked at Grandview chautauqua last Monday. An all day event featured fried chicken and other dishes with a 823 to 24 baseball win by the Regulars over the Vanigans. Batteries were Rev. J. H. Diehl and Charles Battram for the Regulars. Harold Diehl and Rev. M. Q. Robbins for the Vanigans. Eighteen people rode the 7:24 car home after reminiscences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport Ministerial Association
Grandview Chautauqua
Vanigans
J. H. Diehl
Charles Battram
Harold Diehl
M. Q. Robbins
Oil Leases Signed Near Gentryville
Six oil leases were entered last Monday at the recorder's office all in Jackson township near Gentryville. Frank Cass of Greencastle Ind. secured leases on land owned by George E Bullock William Walter John M Smith Fred Frakes Arietta Bullock and John Frakes in the oil field where a recent shot yielded successful results.
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Recorder’s Office
Jackson Township
Gentryville
Frank Cass
Greencastle
Ind
George E. Bullock
Wm. Walter
John M. Smith
Fred Frakes
Arietta Bullock
John Frakes
New Rockport Motor Routes Start July First
Orville Martin and Harold Schumacher have been appointed by the postoffice department as carriers on two new motor routes out of Rockport. They are now in preliminary instruction at the local post office and will begin duties on July 1. The new motor service will speed up territory delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Martin
Harold Schumacher
Postoffice Department
Rockport
Teacher Examination Results May Followed by Names
The May teacher examination listed successful grades including Mary Rust Louise Olsch G R Simpson James Herrell Augustine Ringeman Mae Vetter Tina Hill Casper Conner Bertha Frank Chloe Smith Stella Smith Florence Fella Helen Straecell Lela Fay Dora Kemp Earl Deweese J A Sergesketter Mayme Kirk C W Jones Grace Allen Lorene Kelly Raymond Kennedy Amelia Link C S Snyder Parthenia Norris Essie Lee Williams Thomas Fortune Hallie Painter Rose Shimer Mae Loyd Erma Saunders Roscoe Hinkle Minnie Haydon Elsie Atwood Flo Richard Kate Hinkle Mayme Kennedy B T Shaw B C Birchler Josie Rust Oscar Foertsch O L Perry G W Patmore Olive Woodlard Norma Foertsch and Hilla Gudgen. Not all licensed yet. list includes those in Practical Arts First Division Second Division and some conditioned subjects. Special notices mailed to individuals. J W Strassell Co Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rust
Louise Olsch
G. R. Simpson
James Herrell
Augustine Ringeman
Mae Vetter
Tina Hill
Casper Conner
Bertha Frank
Chloe Smith
Stella Smith
Florence Fella
Helen “Straécell
Lela “Fay
Dora Kemp
Earl Deweese
J. A. Sergesketter
Mayme Kirk
Grace Allen
Lorene Kelly
Raymond
County Council Holds Special Session for Centennial Allocations
The county council met in a special session at the auditor's office and unanimously approved 50 dollars for courthouse and grounds decoration for the centennial celebration, 194 dollars to pay old county orders presented by Salem Crowder, and 500 dollars to build a new courthouse toilet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor’s Office
Court House
Salem Crowder
Kennedy and Patrick Tie the Knot in Tell City
Harold Kennedy and Alma Patrick of Tell City were married at the Lutheran church in Tell City last Tuesday at 6 AM. Rev. Senlundt officiated. The couple left for a ten day trip to Chicago and the northwest and will reside in Tell City where Kennedy works for the internal revenue service. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs David F Kennedy of Clay township and a well regarded young man. The bride hails from a prominent Tell City family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kennedy
Alma Patrick
Tell City
Telli CityZand
Monument to Sarah Lincoln Grigsby Dedication in Indiana
About one thousand people attended the granite shaft unveiling at Old Pigeon cemetery near Lincoln City Indiana honoring Sarah Lincoln Grigsby sister of Abraham Lincoln. Gov. Samuel Ralston sent remarks via Fred Van Nuys as the event highlighted family history and Lincoln Route Commission efforts.
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Sarah Lincoln Grigsby
Abraham Lincoln
Vermont
Old Pigeon
Lincoln City
Samuel Ralston
Fred van Nuys
Indianapolis
America
Sarah Lincoln
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
L. F. Denny
Huntingburg
Boonville
Nat Youngblood
Spencer County
Illinois
Lincoln
Indiana
Rockport
Paulline Richards
Lillie Peckingaugh
A. H. Kennedy
J. J. Brown
Max Ehrman
Terre Haute
Bartley Inco
Sarah Grigsby
Inco
James Grigsby
Little Pigeon Cemetery
Bretz
Jasper
Wartman
Sarah
Aaron Grigsby
Jesse W. Weik
Greencastle
Joseph M. Crevens
Madison
John L. Breétz
J. W. Stimson
W. A. McCullough
Fred Walker
Wm. L. Barker
George Hemenway
Lincoln Park
Ndall
Reuben
Old Springfield Rifles Sought for Centennial Celebration
Charles G. Davis requests all old muskets and Springfield rifles in the county for a centennial event. Report to Mr. Davis at Rockport to loan the firearm. guns will be returned after the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Davis
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SRD
Kennedy
Patrick
Granite
Old Pigeon Cemetery
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