Rockport Democrat Friday Publication Details 1915
The Rockport Democrat weekly edition printed Fridays by the Democrat Publishing Co. with a per year subscription rate of 1.00, dated Friday morning June 25, 1915.
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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
4
The Rockport Democrat weekly edition printed Fridays by the Democrat Publishing Co. with a per year subscription rate of 1.00, dated Friday morning June 25, 1915.
The Cincinnati Enquirer editorial praises improving business across the republic and notes continued war orders for months. It argues Europe faces prolonged conflict with Germany and Austria Hungary, increasing U S demand for grain metals and supplies, benefiting American producers and farmers.
Tanlac, sold in Rockport by T. C. Basye, is used by more than 150,000 Kentuckians with many testimonials. Louisville’s Taylor-Isaacs Drug Company sold over 30,000 bottles in 30 days. The Dayton Ohio plant expanded capacity due to rising demand. a unique ingredient from a Pacific island west of Mexico is credited with its rapid, notable curative power.
The remark praises the solid and substantial property of national effort, crediting the intelligence and energy of both skilled and unskilled labor. It congratulates union workers on bright prospects for full employment at profitable wage rates.
The coroner of Spencer County Indiana conducted an inquest on June 22 1915 into the death of Orville O Masters found dead June 21 1915 on James C Jeffry's farm in Hammond Township He was 18 years 11 months 3 days old Caucasian blue eyes light hair and American by nationality He wore a light weight colored union suit and possessed no noticeable valuables at the scene The coroner signed the report at the inquest venue on June 22 1915 Another short notice notes Miss Margaret Ellis returning from Owensboro Kentucky and a trip by Mr and Mrs Be No Savage to Jackson Mississippi New Orleans and other southern points Also mentions a Baptist Sunday school excursion to Owensboro on a steamer named Golden Girl and baee a fragmentary line about spend the summer with his parents and other unrelated items A Wisconsin legislator asks to be released to earn money stating his 200 salary is gone and James Thomas Rosa described as a famous Irish fence has been sentenced to three years for a prior misrepresentation as a muffins manufacturer.
Lydia Martin attended the play at Fulda Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. David Lewis, Henry Schierbaum, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Schierbaum and family and Katie Wortman visited relatives and friends near Madrid Sunday.
Rev. P. J. Schneider of Cannerburg Indiana visited friends here on Wednesday. Miss Bertha Baird of Evansville is visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Bender. Mrs. Cora Bartley and two children of Logansport visited her mother Mrs Eva Hancock last week. Miss Anna Krieve left Sunday for West Lafayette to attend Purdue University's summer domestic science term. The Rebekah lodge led by noble grand Mrs Philip Maas picnicked at Lincoln Park this Thursday.
Miss Hattie Thompson Williams daughter of Dr. W. H. Williams wed Mr. Albert Wedeking of Lincoln Nebraska in Brookville Indiana on Tuesday June 22 Rev Priest officiated the ceremony. They then went to Bloomington for university commencement where Mr Wedeking earned his Master’s degree and will spend six weeks in Madison Wisconsin before relocating to Lincoln Nebraska to teach at the university.
Presbyterian Church Sabbath school at 9 30 preaching 10 30 and 7 30 in the evening and at Silverdale at 3 o clock. Evangelical Association on account of sickness we were not able to fill our appointments last Sunday but shall try and be present at Zear the coming Sunday morning and in town at night. A cordial invitation is extended to all. C Harmes pastor.
The M E church invites all to Sunday events with J J Robinette, pastor. Sunday school begins 9 15, preaching at 10 30 on The Lamp Service. Junior League meets at 3 00 and Epworth League at 6 30 with 7 30 sermon Cities of Refuge.
The Spencer county board of commissioners invites sealed proposals by July 5 1915 to furnish erect and complete three new bridges Hemenway Sherman Davis and George Medcalf per plans on file in the county auditor s office Bond equal to bid required Board may reject any bids. Premier Southern Railway offers round trip tickets and excursions with trains from Rivansville and other attractions for the sale date.
Samuel S Haalf advertises three miles south of Onrisney offering seed potatoes at half price. Potatoes available in a jet for sale from the farm.
C D Ehrman and his children visited relatives in Myansville latt Monday.
Cleaning and repair service operated by A. L. Robinson. Gentlemen’s suits pressed 50 cents, ladies’ coats also pressed. Club rates 1.00 per month. Clothes called for and delivered.
Rockport Milling company promotes wheat bags and seeks a dependable sales agent to handle nursery stock in Rockport and surrounding territory. The ad notes a good proposition for the party and provides contact as M Hobbs Sons Nurserymen, Bridgeport, Marion County, Ind.
Two roll top desks one hat top desk a medium fireproof safe a typewriter and stand chairs and more offered by L N Savage at the Democrat office location. All items in good condition. Blurred text notes prudent man blinded by dazzling prospects.
A bracelet was sold on Walnut Street between the MEL shurch and the college building last Sunday. Please return to this office for a reward.
Wallace Milling Co of Daie Indiana offers a solid cast iron fire front with a 60 inch boiler setting and 48 feet of 34 inch heavy stack including breeching and damper. All in good condition and priced to sell.
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