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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
6
In Lump, Georgia, Bob Vorus stocked a mill pond with geese for pillow and bed feather markets. The population dwindled as alligators preyed on the birds, with dead geese drifting by and nests in rushes. The discovery of alligators explains the losses.
A man deemed a safe risk by doctors and certifying himself as able is rejected after questions reveal sedentary life and no athletic activity. He admits he uses walking for mobility and has no car, while insurers highlight the danger of a pedestrian compared to driving.
A Boston transcript presents a collage of quotes on public transport and domestic life. Lines lament seating, reading requests, dancing, love and jealousy, with a satirical tone about marriage and theft. The piece sketches social quirks through humorous snippets.
Harper's Weekly reports a cow born April 21 1810 near Alburns Pennsylvania with a dark brown profile of Mark Twain on its side. The birth coincides with Twain's death in Connecticut and the calf is named Mark Twain as a playful natural homage.
In China the imperial family enjoys immunity but Prince Can Chi abused it by flouting hygiene rules and resisting police. The regent abolished the immunity and his privileges, ordering him to live as an ordinary citizen or face consequences.
Police uncovered a training school where burglary was taught in Berlin. An elderly convict ran the academy granting leaving certificates akin to degrees in burglary. Students paid fixed fees plus a share of profits during the first year.
The notice lists a series of entertainments and contests including a Band Concert with address by Senator W. B. Carleton, ball games Fats versus Slims and Rockport versus Fox Rivers, pond and tube races, sack and foot races, a pig contest, coin in the water for boys, and several color themed events. It references a basket dinner on the grounds and a mule race of one to two miles, with multiple races ranging from half to quarter mile dashes and a pie eating contest for colored boys.
The Business Men of Rockport extend a hearty invitation to the people of Spencer County and adjoining counties to enjoy a day of fun and amusement. No admittance fee will be charged. Committee members listed include John A. Kehrer J. R. Feigel Jr J. D. Hopkins M. E. Hirsch and Ray Bise.
A remark noting a homeless man sleeping outdoors helps influence converts, and a witty jab suggesting a Nobel prize be awarded to the inventor of shirt waists.
Marion county grand jury indicted William J. Burns and James Hossick for kidnapping J. J. McNamara secretary treasurer of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Ironworkers in Indianapolis The panel also returned an indictment charging McNamara with involvement in the dynamiting of a Peoria and Pekin Railroad Co plant at Peoria Illinois The remark about women listening only when the preacher speaks remains unrelated
The undersigned trustee of Harrison township will be at its guidance near St Meinrand each Saturday to transact township business. He will attend on any other day as needed. Joseph Peters, Trustee Harrison Township.
John Mulser, trustee of Huft township, states he will attend at his home on Wednesdays for township business and will conduct matters other days as available. Aimed at informing residents of his official hours and availability.
The undersigned trustee of Jackson township will be at his home on Mondays and in Gentryville on Fridays for township business and will transact business on other days when not engaged on her road.
The trustee of Carter Township will be in Dale on the third Saturday and at his home in Mariah Bill on all other Saturdays for worship business. He will attend to business on other days when not on the road. Paul Finder, Trustee Carter Township.
The undersigned trustee of Grass township will be at his office in Chrisney each Saturday in the month for township business and will transact business on any other day when not engaged on the end.
Notice to Rockport citizens that Joseph H. Hargis applies at the Spencer county commissioners July term 1911 for a one year renewal to sell intoxicating liquors with on premises drinking privilege. The described Rockport room on Lot nine details two doors and a window, plus liquor and lunch service, plus cigars and tobacco. a second location in St Meinrad requests sale of liquor with similar on premises drinking, cigars, tobacco and lunch.
An application for a liquor license will be heard at the July term 1911 of the Spencer County board of commissioners. The applicant seeks permission to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities less than a quart for one year and with approval for consumption on the premises. The hearing will occur at the auditor's office in the Rockport courthouse.
John Friedel seeks a license at New Boston Hut Township Spencer Indiana for the July term 1911 to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors by the drink on premises for one year at a ground floor room of a two story frame house on lot twenty nine. The notice describes exact room layout doors and windows along Main street and requests permission to sell cigars tobacco and serve lunch in the saloon. The filing date is June 1 1911.
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