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Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1916

Page

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Democratic Party Stands on Record

A dense editorial noting Democratic claims of progressive reforms, opposition to Republican campaigns, and critiques of Wall Street influence. It argues Wilson's re election hinges on restraint from GOP leaders and warns against Mexican war rhetoric used for political gain. calls for unity and continued peace.

Wall Street United States Treasury Indiana Progressive Party Democratic Party Woodrow Wilson Mexico United States Hughes Indiana Board

Early campaign reduces serious accident rate in May

The May accident total reached 3887 but over 91 percent were not serious enough for compensation. Recording even minor injuries is required by law, yet court costs and delays for employers and employees are now nearly nonexistent.

Atgall

Official notice of motor route changes in Rockport

Post Master Salm received notice from Assistant Postmaster General Blakeslee ordering routes 1 2 3 and 4 out of Rockport be replaced by motor routes. Harold Schumacher takes routes 1 and 4 and Orville Martin routes 2 and 3.

Salm Blakeslee Rockport Harold Schumacher Orville Martin Messrs Schumacher Martin H. J. Vawter John A. Young Rupert Niles Edward Krueger Allen Atkinson Earier Ed Krueger John Long George T. Niles Blanche Eble Charles Hill William Eble Mr. Atkinson

Mrs. J. L. Sullivan Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. J. L. Sullivan died at her Elm Street home after a long tuberculosis illness. A high Mass was held at St. Bernard's Church officiated by Rev. F. E. Schaub. Burial followed in Frankfort Kentucky where she was laid to rest. She was about 61, survived by a husband two daughters Cecelia and Jennie and two sons Lawrence and William.

J. L. Sullivan Elm Street

River Fall River Ohio River Near Danger Postponed

River Ohio had risen rapidly in June threatening lowland farms but the danger has passed now and farmers can rest easy.

Ohio

Lovable Character Passes Away in Community

Mrs. Tillie Gertrude McCullough has died, casting gloom over the town. Friends recall her kindness and community spirit as neighbors mourn the loss and plan memorial tributes.

DIES IN BLOOM OF YOUNG WOMANHOOD

Mrs. Tillie Gertrude McCullough wife of State Representative W. A. McCullough died after childbirth at their Rockport home. Born June 26 1888 in Birdseye Ind she was 27 years 11 months and 27 days old. Survived by husband daughter Gertrude Claire parents Theophelus M. and Jennie Thom Franklin sisters and brother. Funeral services held at First Baptist Church Franklin with Rev. Winfield R. Thom officiating. The obituary notes her devotion to family and home and marks the Spencer county centennial pageant and forthright community mourning.

Tillie Gertrude McCullough W. A. McCullough 8Rd Street Mrs. McCullough Birdseye Ind Lamar Theophelus M Jennie Thom Franklin, Ind Franklin High School Franklin Baptist College Thom Franklin McCullough Gertrude Claire Lula George Alma Dorothy Jay First Baptist Church of Ind Indianapolis Mt. Vernon Jasper Huntingburg Franklin and Boonvile Winfield R. Thom Gosport

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