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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1923

Page

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Secret methods to refund loans

An administration uses back door methods to address foreign financial questions. The report details informal steps and unnamed channels used to handle loan refunds amid international inquiries.

Secret British debt plan sparks vote, secrecy blamed

The piece denounces the Harding administration for secrecy in negotiating the British debt refunding, noting Congress approved terms not used and a $600,000,000 debt reduction at 4 percent domestic interest. It argues transparency with Liberty bond holders and taxpayers is essential, warning secrecy breeds opposition and delay.

Harding Congress British Debt Commission London Times London Morning London American Congress

Miss Esther Brown Hosts R I QO Sewing Club

Miss Esther Brown entertained the R I QO sewing club Tuesday evening with needlework and cards. A salad course followed as Mesdames Downey Kessner Lester Martin Frank Kerstiens Martha Luckado Helen Blanford Bertha Cain Mary Kellams Anne Mohr Essie Lee Williams Lillian Hoch attended, with guests Mrs Clarence Walker and Mrs Zachary Bennett.

Esther Brown R. I. QO. Sewing Club Mesdames Downey Kessner Lester Martin Frank Kerstiens Misess Martha Luckado Helen Blanford Bertha Cain Mary G. Kellams Anne Mohr Essie Lee Wiliams Lillian Hoch Clarence Walker Zachary Bennett

Insurance Office Moves to Dempsey Building

Martin and Serrin moved their insurance office this Thursday to the Dempsey building on Main Street which they recently purchased. Mr and Mrs Lester Martin will occupy the rooms above the insurance office.

Martin & Serrin Dempsey Main Street Lester Martin

Former Citizen Dies in Glendale Mason Custodian

Charles Ravenscroft known as Dad who served nine years as custodian of the Masonic Temple in Glendale dies at his home. Born in New Albany Indiana he moved to Glendale nine years ago leaving a widow and a daughter Mrs. Lawrence Ellis of San Jose. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow at the First Methodist Church with Unity Lodge Unity Chapter and Glendale Commandery of Knights Templar taking part. Charles Peckham will conduct the service per his expressed wish.

Glendale Calif Charles Dad) Ravenscroft Masonic Temple New Albany Ind Lawrence Ellis San Jose First Methodist Church Unity Lodge Unity Chapter Glendale Commandery Knights Templar Charles Peckham Mr. Peckham

New Suits Filed in Spencer Circuit Court April Term

James G. Hill administrator of Etta McMullen estate sues Charles W. McMullen et al seeking a sale. Elizabeth Moredock petitions habeas corpus against Lucy Fields and Ulyses Fields. Julia Tower sues Ernest J. Link et al for foreclosure. Ed Loehrlein sues Wolf Held et al with Arch Stevenson and W M Smith representing.

Spencer Circuit James G. Hill Etta McMullen Charles W. McMullen E. M. Swan Elizabeth Moredock Lucy Fields Ulyses Fields L. N. Savage Julia Tower Ernest J. Link Arch Stevenson Ed Loehrlein Wolf Held Et al W. M. Smith

Birthday Party Hosted for William Morris

William Morris was honored with a birthday party last Thursday at his grandparents’ home, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Brett, on Eighth Street. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments of ice cream and cake. Attending were Mary Hesson, Cornelia Cochran, Louise Bauer, Josephine Towles, Mary Emily Halbruge, Dorothy Burdick, William Pyle, James Balderson, Sam Savage, Russell and Rudolph Basham, Paul Kehrer, and Elias Baum.

William Morris P. J. Brett Eighth Street Mary Hesson Cornelia Cochran Louise Bauer Josephine Towles Mary Emily Halbruge Dorothy Burdick William Pyle James Balderson Sam Savage Russell Rudolph Basham Paul Kehrer Elias Baum

Limberger Dies After Stroke on Third Street

S Limberger fell dead about nine o clock Wednesday on Third street at the dental office steps of Dr. O P Goldman from a stroke of paralysis. He was over 74 and survived by his wife and two children Charles of Indianapolis and Mrs Anna Rowe of Akron Ohio. He belonged to St Bernard s Catholic church and the funeral will be from the church Friday.

S. Limberger Simon Limberger Third Street O. P. Goldman Limberger Charles Indianapolis Anna Rowe Akron Ohio St. Bernard’s Catholic Church

Walker Named Rockport Postmaster for Four Years

Guy H. Walker appointed postmaster of Rockport for four years by President Harding under a recommendation from Congressman Luhring. Walker operates a wholesale grocery and confectionery business in the city and is well known among local friends.

Guy Walker Guy H. Walker Rockport Pres. Harding Luhring Walker

PROGRAM ON CADMAN BY LADIES MUSICALE

The Ladies Musicale will meet Friday evening at Mrs. George Steitler on Main street. Laura Wright will sketch Cadman life, Mrs. Steitler, Mrs. Salm and Mrs. Miller will sing Cadman songs, and Mrs. L C Smith will perform a piano number.

Cadman Ladies’ Musicale George Steitler Main Street Laura Wright

Combative Stage as Lawmakers Clash Over Ink Wells

Lawmakers clash as ink wells become symbols in a tense session. Reporters barred from the floor as Walton advocates a new tax law. The scene reflects heightened partisan fervor and procedural rancor during the debate.

Walton

Oklahoma Legislature in Session Faces Ink War and Darwin Ban

Oklahoma City reports a combative legislature amid gibes and ink pot incidents. Debate turns on an amendment to exclude textbooks recognizing Darwin theory, with political barbs and a push for progressive tax and state projects including a cement plant and farm warehouse program.

Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma Gabriel Walton Senate Montgomery Caddo Hind Boe Turkey Oklahoma County Nachelly John” Writley Katey John Oklahoma State

Indiana House passes memorial bill for Lincoln site

The Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill creating a Lincoln Memorial Commission and appropriating 5000 dollars to purchase land near Lincoln City for a memorial site. The measure was introduced by Representative A. J. Wedeking of Spencer and Perry counties.

Lincoln Memorial Commission Lincoln City Indiana House of Representatives Representive A. J. Wedeking Spencer Perry

Lincoln History Keynote at Southwestern Indiana Society Meeting

The Southwestern Indiana Historical Society met in Evansville at Walnut Street Presbyterian Church to discuss Lincoln history with new officers elected. Ida D. Armstrong presented on The Lincolns in Spencer County, and Mrs Nan Grigsby Ince’s Lincoln Memories was read. Albert Beveridge was unable to attend.

Lincoln Southwestern Indiana Historical Society Evansville Walnut Street Presbyterian Church Ida D. Armstrong Spencer County C. D.ehrman Rockport Nan Grigsby Ince Chamber of Commerce Albert J. Beveridge John Iglehart Frank B. ‘Posey Be Qe Lockyear Albion Fellows Bacon Gil Storment Princeton George H. Henig D. Ehrman John Pattie Charles Lieb C. W. Halbruge Fred Heuring L. Wilkinson Tda D. Armstrong Messrs A. H. Kennedy A.S. Lindsey Rev. W. W. Moore

Mrs Rebecca Parker Dies After Illness at 85

Mrs Rebecca Parker died Wednesday morning at the home of her granddaughter Mrs James Plew with whom she lived after a twelve week illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at Shiloh church with burial in Shiloh cemetery. She was born and raised in Lake Mill and married Joshua Parker in 1858. Survivors include her son Charles H Parker of Cleveland Ohio and granddaughter Mrs James Plew plus a half brother Hileman Shoptaugh and three half sisters, Ida McKenney Josie Shoptaugh Meyers.

Rebecca Parker James Plew Parker Shiloh Church Shiloh Cemetery Henry Shoptaugh Lake Mill Joshua Parker Charles. H. Parker Cleveland Ohio

M B C A Meeting Notes From February Session

The February meeting of the M E G A society was held Tuesday night at the Methodist church. A patriotic program followed the business session with solos and readings by Mrs. Robert Miller Mrs. James Hill and Miss Emma Feigel and Mrs. Marie Bauman. Refreshments included neapolitan cream and angel food cake. The next meeting will be at Mrs Water Rays home.

M. E. GC. A.society Methodist Church Robert Miller James’ Hill Washington Emma Feigel Marie Bauman Water Ray

R. H. S. Boys Defeat Yank Independents 40 to 12

R. H. S. defeated the Yank Independent team of Evansville 40 to 12 in a Friday night game at the high school. The upcoming basketball tournament in Evansville features Rockport vs Newbury Friday morning with R. H. S. players Horace Miller Clarance Boultinghouse Paul Miller Orin Kopp Arthur Cook and substitutes listed. Miss Helen Posey recovering from pneumonia attended classes Wednesday with Mrs Alberta Huffman supervising Posey’s classes.

R. H Evansville Rockport Newbury Horace Miller Clarance Boultinghouse Paul,Miller Orin Kopp Arthur Cook Glenn Chapman Orwen Brown Clyde Allen George Brother Helen Posey Alberta, Huffman Miss Posey

Entertain Bridge Club at Huffman Home in Fifth Street

Mrs B F Huffman and Mrs W O Sherber hosted their five table bridge club on Thursday afternoon at Mrs Huffman’s Fifth street home. A salad course accompanied the games. Guests included Mesdames Halbrugé Lieb Mason Stevenson Biggs Ashcraft Fuer ster Ehrman Ehrman Baum Atchison Heuring Harter Walker Spain De Bruler and Esther Brown.

B. F.huffman W. O. Sherber J. G. Baum K. C. Atchison Fred Heuring Frank Harter Guy H. Walker W. W. Spain Lavinia de Bruler Esther Brown

Infant Weatherholt Dies After Three Day Illness

Infant Weatherholt, three weeks old, the child of Mr. and Mrs. Josh Weatherholt, died early Wednesday after a three day illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at 1:30 pm at the family home five miles west of Rockport, with interment in Hackleman cemetery. Rev. E. M. McCoy of Chrisney conducted the services.

Weatherholt J. Parvin Josh Weatherholt Rockport Hackleman Cemetery E. M . McCoy Chrisney

Change in Richards and Kincaid Firm

A change in the business of Richards and Kincaid Ford dealers was perfected this Thursday. C. O. Kincaid retires selling his stock to Ay W. Haines. The new organization will be Richards and Haines with A. B. Richards and A. W. Haines as managers.

Richards

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