Commissioners Court Short Session and Little Business Transacted
The county commissioners met in regular session with full attendance. They agreed to buy a team of mules from Robt. L. Luckado for 300 dollars and set April 6 to meet the council for special appropriations. The county farm bids will be opened April Tth. W. Henry Bilis was appointed constable for Ohio township. A remonstrance against liquor licenses in Luce township with 101 names was filed and will remain in the auditor’s office until an application appears. No license applications were present. The board also heard depositions in the M. H. Lockyear case against the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. L. Luckado
W. Henry Bilis
Ohio Township
Luce Township
Mrs. Mary C. Lampton Dies in Owensboro at 87
Mrs. Mary C. Lampton widow of Rev. H T Lampton longtime Baptist pastor here died last Wednesday at her son R N Elliott’s home in Owensboro Ky She would have turned eighty eight next May 14 She had lived in Owensboro recently with her son and previously in Rockport Funeral services were held in Owensboro with Dr W D Nowlin officiating and the body later interred in Rockport cemetery Four children survive: R N Elliott Mrs Nancy Allen Dr N T Lampton and Mrs R Lloyd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Lampton
H. T. Lampton
Baptist Church
R. N Elliott
Owensboro
The
Mary C. Brown
Robert Brown
Breckenridge County
William B. Eliott
Lampton
R. N. Hiliott
Nancy Allen
N. T. Lampton
Millroy
Ind
R. Lloyd
Indianapolis
W. D. Nowlin
Rockport
Political Notes on Republican Tickets and Ohio Township Candidates
Wood County Democrat criticizes Republicans for overreliance on free soup aiding their ticket. It questions potential sheriff candidates from back townships and suggests one or two two termers from Ohio township as a solution.
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Ohio
Square Republican Path as Taft Fails Roosevelt Backup
The Courier Journal argues that party bosses meddling in the sheriff race is not wise and that Republicans should prefer an orthodox candidate like Fairbanks over Taft. It warns that if Taft is a front for Roosevelt, the president risks political unraveling and could be deemed unfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Taft
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Courier Journal
County assessors fix schedules for property rates
County assessors and deputies met at the county office to set valuation rates for various properties. Prices listed include chickens and ducks two dollars a dozen, geese three dollars, turkeys fifty cents each, telephones five dollars, pianos eight hundred dollars and up, organs thirty dollars and up, sewing machines twenty five dollars, wagons fifty dollars, horses one hundred twenty five dollars and up, milk cows forty dollars, sheep eight five, hogs three cents per pound, wheat eighty cents, corn rye fifty cents, potatoes forty cents, clover seed seven dollars, grass seed two dollars, clover hay eight dollars, timothy hay nine dollars.
Death of W. W. Ruby at 81 in Calhoun area
W. W. Ruby died last Friday night at the home of Hugh J. Hales in this city. He was 81 years, 8S months and 12 days old and had been in feeble health for some time. He served as coroner of McLean County at the time of his death. Surviving are two children Mrs Hugh J. Hales and John W. Ruby, plus a living brother. Funeral and interment were in Oak Grove near Calhoun after a service at Owensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Ruby
Hugh J. Halés
Owensboro
Oak Grove
Calhoun
Ruby
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Hugh J. Hales
John W. Ruby
McLean County
Measles and Pneumonia Stricken Child Undergoes Surgery
Murray Kincaid eight, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kincaid, suffered severe illness with measles and pneumonia plus mastoid bone infection. Dr Dan Griffith of Owensboro with Dr Eva Buxton operated last Saturday removing bone. Condition remains critical though some improvement noted. two other Kincaid children have pneumonia with measles but are improving. Also noted is a Presbyterian women's missionary society meeting with officer elections led by Mrs Margaret R Haines and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Kincaid
Frank Kincaid
Dan Griffith
Owensboro
Eva Buxton
Kincaid
Himmelheber Wright at Union Church Notice
Himmelheber Wright reported at the United Brethren Church on Fifth Street at 6 30 last Sunday for a service or event.
Cumberland Telephone replies to Spencer County inquiry on rates
District Superintendent C M Katterjohn defends Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co amid Spencer County scrutiny. He endorses an independent committee of local citizens to audit books and operations, pledging full cooperation to prove fair pricing and transparency of receipts and disbursements.
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Rockport Journal
J. Hardin Thomas
Bloomington
Indiana
Spencer County
Thomas
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
Thomason
Telephone
C. M. Katterjohn
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Co
Marriage of Otto Himmelheber and Miss Mary Wright
Otto Himmelheber married Mary Cecile Wright in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Emma Himmelheber. The couple, after a reception of friends, left Monday for a short visit to Louisville and will reside in Rockport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Himmelheber
Mary Cecile Wright
Emma Himmelheber
Rockport Warehouse Incorporates with 10000 Capital
The Rockport Warehouse company filed its articles of association with Recorder Hill this week. Directors named include W J Richards D G Agnew C W Halbruge F Fishback and T R Hardy.
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Articles of Association of the
Rockport Warehouse Company
Wee
Recorder Hill
W J. Richards
D. G. Agnew
C. W. Halbruge
F. Fishback
T. R. Hardy
Evansville Attorney Seeks Review of Spencer County Records
M. H. Lockyear and attorney E. Q. Lockyear of Evansville were in the city Tuesday to pursue a suit against Spencer County over the investigation of county records. Depositions of county commissioners and ex-commissioner Fletcher regarding Lockyear’s work and contract were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Lockyear
E. Q. Lockyear
Evansville
First National Bank Purchases Its Building
The First National Bank of this city bought the house it occupies from H. M. Logsdon of Evansville for 4000 dollars.
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First National Bank
City
H. M. Logsdon
Evansville
Rockport Ball Team Forms with Local Support
A Rockport group formed a ball club selecting Charles Darneal as manager F W John as secretary and Arthur Neutzel as treasurer A subscription over 200 was donated by local business men and about six players have signed The season opens with games in early April.
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Rockport
Charles Darneal
F. W. John
Arthur Neutzel
City Sells Bonds to Cover Shank Judgment
The Rockport city council held a special session to sell 1500 in bonds to pay the Shank judgment. Bonds in 100 denomination mature in one two and three years at 5 percent interest. Old Rockport Bank paid 16 premium for the issue after four bids.
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Rockport
Old
Rockport Bank
Panic on Its Hands Threatens Republican Hold
The passage argues the Republican party faces a humiliating position with widespread unemployment and distress. It blames the party’s administration for hard times, panics, empty dinners, and failing leadership, noting no Democratic fault and criticizing perceived incompetence during a financial and industrial crisis.
Bryan described as stronger candidate amid party unity
The Springfield Republican lauds William Jennings Bryan as more influential than any Democrat active in public affairs and notes his broad appeal beyond party lines despite past defeats. The piece calls him the sole Democrat admired by radical Republicans for his alignment with a popular uprising.
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Springfield
Mass
Bryan
Predatory Wealth and Political Morale in the 1900s
Dr Lyman Abbott at a religious congress ties Roosevelt and Bryan as leaders who stirred public mind toward higher morals in politics and finance. The piece notes Bryan's reduced hostility from wage earners and recalls the 1896 silver scare and the 1900 full dinner pail. It frames the 1900s depression as a Republican burden amid shifting voter sentiment.
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Washington
Lyman Abbott
Congress
Roosevelt
Bryan
East
Middle West
McKinley
Ganderbone's March Fore Cast
A whimsical forecast mixing political figures and spring imagery. It envisions Taft gaining, Hughes afloat, and Pisces influencing politics to March 21, with Aries bringing old heads to the fore and Cannon jolting Taft. The verse weaves astrological quirks and a satirical look at finances and society, ending with John D. paying a large fine.
Specific performance sought in Hitner case over Rockport property
Fred Hitner sues Mary Hitner for specific performance to compel a deed of part of lot 8 in Hynes donation to Rockport saming $1 030 payment. He claims the contract existed in duplicate but his copy was lost and seeks enforcement before Nov 8 1908. An administrator's appointment is sought for Wm P McCullough's estate and other suits are listed.
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Fred Hitner
Mary Hitner
Hynes
Rockport
J. W. Burns
Hitner
Ida Haaff
Assessor Named for Carter Township
Paul Fuller of Dale was appointed assessor of Carter township last Saturday by County Auditor White. The vacancy followed the death of Jacob Spayd.
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Paul Fuller
Dale
Carter Township
White
Jacob Spayd
Sabrina Reaches Shore for Overhaul and Paint
The tug boat Sabrina belonging to Lieb and Artman is set on timbers at the upper landing and is being put in shape for a through overhauling. She will be repaired and repainted during the present dull season.
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Sabrina
Lieb
Artman
Jesse B. Kessner Dies at Huntingburg
Jesse B. Kessner died at Huntingburg last Sunday and was buried in New Albany on Tuesday. He was a brother of Mrs. A. D. Winkler and Jacob Kessner of this city. He served in the Civil War with Company K, 25th Indiana Volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse B. Kessner
Huntingburg
New Albany
Mr. Kessner
A. D. Winkler
Jacob Kessner
25Th Regiment
Indiana Volunteers
Indorse Bryan Drives Democratic Momentum Nationwide
The article asserts Democrats universally endorse William Jennings Bryan for the presidential nomination and claim all delegates have been instructed to back him. It predicts Bryan will defeat any Republican candidate, citing broad party support and vast cross party appeal.
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Bryan
United States
Hancock
Gettyburg
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Commissioners Court
Board of Commissioners
Wood County
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
A. H. Kennedy
Margaret R. Haines
Florence Abbot
F. 8. Morgenthaler
J. S. Pattie
Maggie Gold
the Cumberland Telephone GO
Katterjoin
Ganderbone
Hughes
Magellan’s
Cortelyou
Pisces
Stuyvesant Fish
Illinois Central
U. S. Supreme Court
E. H. Harriman
Aries
Joe Cannon
Mr. Taft
Friday
Loeb
Estella
John D
Wm. P. McCullough
Indorse
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