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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
5
A son was born last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ritchie. Dr Eva Busxten returned last Monday from Evansville where she had her tonsils removed last Saturday. Mrs Fleenor last Saturday. Her mother Mrs ev. Who was operated on for appendicitis and is doing nicely.
Mr and Mrs Levis Wiener hosted a Wednesday noon luncheon for a small party of friends. Seated with the hosts were Mr and Mrs William Browne of Chicago Illinois Mrs B Hirsch of St Louis Missouri and Mrs E Glick of Nashville Tennessee.
A Thursday letter from Dr. J. C. Glackman reports a pleasant trip by car for the families of Dr. Glackman and Dr. O. P. Goldman. They traveled through the northern lakes and Canada, writing from Windsor Ontario and plan to return Sunday.
Paul Mason entertained a number of his friends this Thursday evening at his home in Elm street with dancing from 8 to 12. The victrola furnished the music for the dancing. He was assisted in receiving his friends by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mason, and Mrs. John Feigel. Punch was served informally during the evening, with refreshments of ices and cake.
Miss Louise Savage spends the week with her mother Mrs. Thomas Savage at West Baden. Miss Clara Procasky attends her nephew Carl Procasky wedding in Evansville Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Baylis of Muncie visit her parents. Evansville visitors include Mr. and Mrs. H BR Pywibble and children. Floradora and Muriel Rise were guests of their aunt Mrs. Walter Schmidt in Evansville. Mrs. Salem Parker returns home after Evansville visit with her mother. Lucille Richards returns from Evansville after visiting Miss Mary Chewning. Mrs. Delmar Huff of Peru is guest of her parents. Delmar Huff joining later with husband for summer. The family mentions schooling in Chicago and a motor trip to Baden Bloomington and Salem Parker. Kennedy returned from a visit with son Clarence in Columbus Ohio during commencements week at Ohio State. George Bartell family, C P Burns family, Gertrude Burns of Evensville, and Chas Hoffman family visited O. P. Burns. Mrs. B Hirsch of St. Louis visits Nashville Tennessee sister Mrs. E Glick staying with J G Baum during Baum absence. Mrs. George Medcalf and Lettie Medcalf of Fort Smith Ark visit Hardin Cain’s family and plan to Owensboro Kentucky for relatives before returning in two weeks.
Earl J. Daugherty of Jasper visited friends in the city last Sunday. Harriet Cromie returns from Indianapolis where she has been in school. Mrs Robert Montgomery of Eureka was a guest Tuesday of Miss Dorothy Ehrman. Clara Huffman of Owensboro is visiting her parents. Eugenia Strassell visited friends in Dale this past weekend. Irene Stewart, from Evansville college, returns home for the summer. Priest Smith of Seattle, former Rockport resident, spent days here with Aunt Mrs Frank Miller. Kathleen Killian of Huntingburg visited Misses Laura and Helen Martin.
A vintage notice invites readers to place Wanted For Sale Lost Found ads in the business locals column at one cent per word with a 25 cent minimum, promising it pays to advertise. The snippet reflects a small town newspaper’s classified ad rate and instruction for readers to announce items for sale or needed goods.
Elnora Kirchgessner Notary Public instructs machine owners to present their title certificates at the Rockport Milling Co office to confirm ownership of their car.
Fourth of July celebration set for Frie Gel's hall in Newboston Indiana on Monday July 4 all day events include Fulda brass band and Lyric 10 piece orchestra with dance music chicken supper in the evening active celebration for residents to attend.
Due to a new state law all car owners must possess a Certificate of Title proving ownership. Jd. C. Hargis offers to prepare the application with no trouble for clients. Office located at Richards and Kincaid's garage. Henry Hoch.
The Ladies Aid of Richland Christian church announces an ice cream social on the lawn July 2. Proceeds go to church activities and community outreach.
Louis Schoenfeld lists reduced feed prices Bran 1.25, Mixed feed 4.35, Ship stuff 1.60 and advertises a J. R. Watkins products agent opening in Rockport and other vacant towns. The offer seeks a lady or gentleman agent with a chance for a free sample and detailed particulars from J. R. Watkins Co. at 65 Winona, Minnesota.
Credit line touts better value on new buggies from C. E. Redmond in Richland Indiana offering lower prices than rivals with emphasis on saving money for buyers.
Multiple local sale notices list six month old Polled Shorthorn calves, a two story six room frame house with modern fittings, a 44 acre farm with water, two ton truck, Titan tractors and Fordson, concrete blocks and building materials, a brick house on the bluff, and local coal and feed prices including Ayrshire coal and White Lily flour. Names include Irving Munier Clint Barnett Charles Lieb G. W. Feigel A. B. Branch Mrs. F. B. Posey and the firms Richland C. C. Pirtle's Warehouse Richards & Martin. The ads specify locations in Rockport and nearby details such as streets Fifth Street Main Walnut and Elm Street. A mix of goods and services appears with prices for the truck and feed items.
Advertisement urges men under 50 to join a life long business selling over 137 Watkins products to farmers. Requires auto or team and bond with personal sureties. Firm backs sellers with 52 years in business and 20 million users. Write for territory info to Dept. 118 Winona Minnesota.
Classified ad notes a baby carriage is for sale by Mrs. F. M. Hackleman. The item is described as having all modern improvements and is presented in a brief sale listing.
Miss Mollie Fuerster is in the office to manage the insurance business. With years in the industry and a roster of high class companies, the agency offers fire and wind storm protection, liability, compensation, plate glass, bonds, and farm property coverage. Located over Henry Hoch, Agent.
WANTED to hear from settled woman for general house work and help care for children. Good home and good wages. Mrs. R. S. Mattingly, Tel. 419. Just received a shipment of Samson tractors. When in town took them over. G. W. Feigel, Elm street.
A grand picnic is planned for the second day of July at Leistener s Evangelical Church in Lamar. The program includes amusements and a lunch with refreshments. Lamar s great concert band will provide music throughout the day.
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