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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
4
Local newspaper brief dated Friday June 27 1913 from Rockport details community notices and short reports. Names and exact items are readable but fragmentary, offering a snapshot of civic affairs, society notices, and local happenings.
Interment completed at Catholic cemetery after a service conducted by Rev. M. Meyers. Farmers report a stronger wheat harvest than last year. Miss Frances Sheatz of Fulda visiting sister Mrs. John Ernst. Miss Emma Kahn visiting sister Mrs. Robert Lainbeck in Louisville.
Rollie Fisher and wife of Richland City were guests of John Willis’s family on Wednesday. Miss Mildred Ash returned to Lake Monday after a visit here. Amos Hamilton lost a valuable horse with Lockjaw Wednesday. Mrs. Rhoda Sallee died Wednesday after eight months illness at 31, leaving a husband four children and her parents Solomon and Mrs Jones. Funeral service held Thursday at Oak Grove conducted by Rev J C Dyer.
A weekend storm brought heavy rain and wind to the St Meinrad region. Trees were uprooted and wheat shocks blown over. Various residents, including Henry Hostetter and wife, were in Rockport for business last Monday.
The two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson died last Sunday of whooping cough and was buried Monday at Little Pigeon cemetery. The remains of Logan Fletcher were brought from Lebanon Ind for burial in New Hope cemetery after service by Revs Raaf and Young. Misses Clarice Cadick and Mary Newbowles and Bert Sutton and Orvis Lloyd of Indianapolis are spending the week here. Miss Florence Vetter returned to New Albany after two weeks here. Bert Pierson of Grandview was seen on our streets Tuesday. W C Mason of Rockport passed through town Tuesday. Mrs Otto Lloyd and Miss Mae Lloyd were in Evansville last week. Ben Smith and Miss Nell Pedigo of Grandview visited Tuesday evening. f[e-
Ceased was 39 years old and survived by a wife and three children, also his parents, two brothers and four sisters. He was an active member of the M.HE. church and popular in a large circle of friends.
Miss Corda Beach is numbered among the sick. Lula Whitaker and Nina Lee Burkhart visited J. Ed. Snonder and friends in Evansville last week, returning Sunday. Charlie McCoy of Dale was on our streets Tuesday. D. F. Kennedy and wife of Madrid visited Sunday. Mrs. Charles Skelton was at Huntingburg Saturday. Saturday night and Sunday morning offer regular preaching. A strong wind and rain storm caused minor damage to John Taylor’s house and barn. Mr. and Mrs. Felix Harris of Spokane arrived Monday to visit relatives. Harris is Mrs. Barker and Wes Schierbaum’s brother-in-law. They visited Mr. Harris’ Illinois father in poor health. J. P. Eigenmann offers real estate loans.
Handsome new piano for sale at Basye's store inquire of Zona J Hackleman New Boston up to date improvements joining the town water all year 8 town lots warehouse on site usable for any business best place for the right party substantial two story frame house most beautiful in town See or write Rockport Ind M Boehm For insurance see J P Eigenmann Ladies of St Bernard's Catholic church will host a social on church lawn next Tuesday evening July 1 cream sherbet and cake served all welcome
The Sunny South arrives Saturday night at Rockport with The Hidden Hand as the bill. Critics hail the Southworth story as one of the strongest yet free of modern sensationalism. The production features Capitola Black Donald and a Virginia home life touch, noting Booth once starred in the latter role.
Viewers are invited to suggest a name for a new Progressive paper in Rockport Indiana with a $5 reward for the winner. Entrants must include a reason. if adopted, the prize goes to the author. Address C. E. Abshier Rockport. Also advertising a grand clearance sale on hats and flowers to attract customers.
The Sunny South presents The Hidden Hand exhibit at the landing next Saturday night. Attend for superb band concert and high class vaudeville between acts. River-side show Saturday night.
Thankful note from Mrs James Frasier and family extends gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of their husband and father.
First of the Southern Railways division to Evansville Indiana for Sunday June 20 1913. Times listed include departures from Rockport and Evansville with return arrivals and a day spent visiting relatives. For details contact ticket agent or J C Beam AGPA St Louis Mo.
A brief ad notes fence posts available for immediate purchase, with payment in cash. The call emphasizes quick acquisition and ready availability for buyers in need of immediate fencing materials.
See me Tor also supplies tires at a close price one second-hand automobile in fine running order that has always stood the test at a bargain New machines at close price Allen V Atkinson Rockport Ind Thrashing coal 9 cents per bushel For safe 4 year old bay horse 153 hands high extra good driver also bogey and harness Telephone B. Whitaker Buffaloville Ind LOANS Plenty of money for loaning on farm mortgages at low rate of Interest.
Sam purchases wheat for The Bock Port Milling Co as bags remain in stock. He invites buyers to call and see him for details and pricing.
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