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Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1921

Page

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Promise to Cut Taxes Fails as Trade Slumps

Washington reports Republican promises to lower federal taxes and secure quick peace have not materialized. Senator Borah faulted the party for no evident economy plan, while Senator Smoot warned of tax increases. The discussion centers on broken pledges and stalled foreign policy shifts.

Washington, D. C Borah Rep Idaho King Utah Smoot United States Republican Congress

Grand Fourth of July Parade Led by Legion in Rockport

The American Legion plans a parade over a mile long for July 4 in Rockport featuring decorated floats autos and comic costumes with prizes ranging from 1 to 10 dollars. Major Charles D. M. Houghton will lead the Legion and R. J. Woods Charles Davis and J. E. Gentry head the parade committee. A basket picnic at the fair grounds follows with a track and field meet county pace and a Derby plus band music and speeches by L. L. Roberts and Major Houghton.

American Legion Rockport Walnut Street Charles D. M. Houghton Indianapolis Legion Jenkins Post Woodmen R. J. Woods Charles Davis J. E. Gentry Fair Grounds Treby Simeinig Derby L. L. Roberts Noansville Major Houghton

Injured Woman Hit By Car At 4th And Main

Mrs. Harrison Waer was struck by a car driven by Roy Hopkins at the 4th and Main intersection while crossing the street. She suffered a fractured hip bone but the physician said she is painfully injured yet not seriously. Hopkins stopped a short distance away after the collision.

Harrison Waer 4Th Main Streets Roy Hopkins

Atkinson and Linn Quietly Wedded in City Parsonage

Herbert J. Atkinson and Miss Ethel Linn married last Thursday evening at the United Brothers parsonage in this city Rev. P F Fouts officiated. The bride is daughter of Jack Linn of near Silverdale and has worked as a clerk at Hargis grocery store. The groom is son of Fred Atkinson of Silverdale and the couple are staying with his parents.

Herbert J. Atkinson Ethel Linn United Brothern P. F. Fouts Jack Linn Silverdale Hargis Fred Atkinson

Salm Couple Seen in Evansville Monday

Mr and Mrs Chas H Salm were in Evansville Monday for undisclosed reasons with no additional details provided.

Chas. H. Salm Evansville

Contract for Linoleum and Blinds for New Court House

Commissioners opened bids for the linoleum flooring and window blinds for the new court house. A total of bids were submitted by multiple bidders, with the count and amounts awaiting review.

New Court House

County Board awards linoleum blinds in new court house

The county board in special session awarded linoleum flooring to Arnold Elmendorf Co. at 692.55 with 2.85 per yard for extras and blinds to Reitz Spiegel Furniture Co. at 708.56 with 16 for extra rollers. Bids for janitor service run until January 1, 1922, with twelve proposals submitted led by Woods at 1,020.00 and Himmelheber at 600.00.

Board of County Commissioners New Court House Linolleum Arnold, Elmendorf Co Taylor Carpet Co Indianapolis R & G Furniture Co Evansville Reitz, Spiegel Furniture Co John L. Harris Albert J. Wedeking William Link, Jr Young & Hamilton Joe Cook Albert Simpson Robert J. Woods John Long A. L. Morris Lamey L. Coffey Willis Herrell Perry Himmelheber

Henry Stephens Sues For Promissory Note in Warrick Circuit

Henry Stephens sues Margaret Perrin in Warrick circuit court to recover on two promissory notes totaling 50.00. James W. Davis represents the plaintiff. A. Jay Hawkins vs Moses Neustadt seeks damages in Evansville proceeding to Warrick then Spencer, alleging wrongful prosecution of an indictment for grand larceny, later dismissed for lack of evidence. Larceny involved a rug and household goods. plaintiff claims business ruin and seeks 25,000.00. Beulah A Willis vs Ernest Willis requests divorce.

Henry Stephens Margaret Perrin Warrick James W. Davis A. Jay Hawkins Moses Neustadt Evansville Warrick County Spencer

No Place Like Home Return From Gull Lake Trip

Dr and Mrs J C Glackman and family Dr and Mrs C P Goldman and son Miss Margaret Wright Miss Mattie Thompson and Master Carlos Ehrman will return Sunday from Gull Lake Michigan where they have spent the past two weeks.

J. C. Glackman C. P. Goldman Margaret, Wright Mattie ‘Thompson Carlos’ Ehrman Gull Lake Mich

Local Girl Wins The Anderson Prize At Evansville College

Miss Marguerite Roberts of this city won first place in the Paul C. Anderson oratorical contest at Evansville college. She spoke on Woman as an Office Holder and received 25 dollars. Isabel McCool of Boonville and Howard Lytle of Evansville took second and third.

Marguerite Roberts Paul C. Anderson Evansville College R. E. Roberts This City Anderson Isabel McCool Boonville Howard Lytle Evansville

Fletcher Peek Weds Miss Hisse Kopp in Spencer County

Fletcher Peek of Spencer county and Miss Hisse Kopp daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Kopp wed at eight this Wednesday morning in a home ceremony with Rev A L Bennett officiating. Sister Estella Peek played the wedding march and a small group of relatives and friends attended. The couple plan a two week motor trip through Kentucky then return to reside in the city.

Fletcher Peek Spencer County Hisse Kopp Fred Kopp Dilm Street Lula Peek Estella Peek Dan Kopp Andrew Kopp Tom Brown Kate Fletcher Argia Laird Allan Polk Kentucky Louisville Danville Lexington Owensboro Fletcher Peek

Miss Helen Busse to Wed Carl Wellin in July

Miss Helen Halleck Busse daughter of Dr. E P Busse of Evansville will marry Mr Carl Wellin of Evansville on July 1. Her mother Dr Kate Snyder Busse is a former Rockport girl and Miss Busse has visited Rockport often as a guest of the Snyder family.

Helen Busse Helen Halleck Busse E. P. Busse Evansville Carl Wellin Rockport Kate Snyder Busse Busse Thomas Snyder

Salm Baertich announce wedding in New Albany

Announcement lists the marriage of Miss Anna Baertich to Conner Salm of Trey Indiana. The ceremony took place last Thursday, June 16, in New Albany. Mr Salm is nephew to Charles Salm of this city and is well known locally. Will Browne and wife left Chicago for Metropolis after visiting Simon and Mrs Wiener.

Anna Baertich Conner Salm Trey, Ind New Albany Mr. Salm Charles Salm Will Browne Chicago Metropolis Ill Simon Wiener

CE Redmond Visits City on Business

CE Redmond of Richland spent Wednesday in the city on business.

CE Redmond Richland

German Camp Ground Upgraded Ahead of August Meeting

German Camp Ground undergoes extensive improvements. A three story dormitory for women, 40 by 66 feet, includes an amusement hall and community space on the first floor with seating and a stage. Church repairs, a new rock road project from Dale station to Clay township line, and expanded tent enclosures accompany the upgrades.

Dale Station Clay Township Fred B. Hanning Gogel & Dauenhauer

Vogel Kleiser Wedding At Trinity Church Evansville

Marie Kleiser married Sam Vogel Monday morning at Trinity Church Evansville in a ceremony attended by family. The bride wore midnight blue tricotine with matching hat and was accompanied by sister Elinora Kleiser and Marcis Kleiser. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home near New Boston and a dance at Friedel’s Hall capped the celebration. The couple will reside on Edith Bauer’s farm near Lamar with many祝 wishes for a happy life.

Trinity Church Evansville Marie Kleiser Sam Vogel Elnora Kleiser Marcis Kleiser Miss Kleiser New Boston Friedel’s Hall Vogel Edith

Attractive Lawn Party at Montgomery Home

A lawn party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Montgomery on Elm Street entertained the M. B. C. A. society children. Margaret Thomas led devotional exercises as an orchestra of Miss Hattie Butscher pupils performed and several solos and duets were presented. Out of town guests Helen Montgomery, Mrs. Robert Montgomery, and Mrs. Allan Payton attended. The July meeting will be a picnic at Mrs. Fannie Wright’s country home.

Wayne Montgomery Elm Street The Margaret Thomas Hattie Butscher Louise Savage Anna Gentry Fannie Parker Eisie Balderson Dorothy Hamilton

Mrs Weil to Sail for London for Three Months Visit

Mrs M Weil sails Saturday afternoon on the Olympic to London to visit her son Herbert Weil and brother Louis Schoenfeld. She recently spent a week with relatives in Indianapolis and New York.

M, Weil Olympic London Herbert Weil Louis Schoenfeld Indianapolis New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wilsor Atkinson—Linn TAR Court House Bureau of Entomology Argo Fet Purdue University Indiana Freya Bros Court House Agricultural Department Paul Charles ‘Anderson Salm—Baertich Vogel—Kleiser England
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