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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1913

Page

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Postmaster General’s Remains Lying In State At The Executive Mansion

Washington dispatch reports the postmaster general’s body lying in state in the East Room of the President’s house with crowds viewing. Funeral services were held at noon with a Methodist minister delivering the oration. The president and cabinet attended along with other officials. A Presbyterian service schedule is noted for Sunday. Additional tidbits include local notices of a divorce suit and business happenings in Evansville and Grandview.

Washington Ty. Grandburyv Renee Veig Hart Anne Snyder Reed Presbyterian Church A. J. Partridge Matilda Willison Thomas Willison Democrat Thomas H. Lynes Cincinnati Scioto Louisville New Albany Joseph Schnentald Grandview Messrs Hill & Payne Messrs Richardson & Dougherty Rockport James B. Lamar Elizabeth Lamar

Birthday Dinner for John Brett at Rock Hill

Relatives gathered at John Brett’s home near Rock Hill to surprise him for his 58th birthday with a lavish dinner. He requested a good dinner and received a festive array of foods as friends and family attended the celebration. The event concluded with well wishes for his future birthdays.

John Brett Rock Hill Wm. Bretz Louis Bretz Wm. F. Bretz Ferdinand Kratz P. J James RicCullough Myr Joseph Victoria Miler Zela Giles Addeelor Mamie Mapper Freshley Gertrude Burns Shley Ifal Blair Téntiane Minegane

Dawny Walters vs Harmon suit and associates

Daisy Walters sues Clarence M Harmon et al on note and mortgage. Swan and Mason represent the plaintiff. Johnnie Langford seeks judgment for Ferdinand Kratz. Houston appears as plaintiff's attorney.

Daisy Walters Clarence M. Harmon Mortages Swan & Mason Johnnie Langford Ferdinand Kratz James L. Houston

Centennial Bill Sparks House Battle Over Appropriation

The Indiana House fought for hours over a centennial memorial budget, halting work with debates and a noisy scene. Lawmakers opposed the $20 million plan, ultimately attaching it to a separate appropriations bill to force a vote, with a referendum set for next year. The incident overshadowed other items, including a Tariff debate in which Rockport High School’s team defeated Evansville High School.

Carr Ralscon Senate Lena Ralston Anapolis Indianapolis Rockport High School Robert Montgomery William Glackman Donald Walker Evansville Fred Mann Paul Horton Carl Frenad J. Hardin Thomas W.H. Wohler Grandview Prof. Lewis Owensboro High School Neko

Voters urged to reject appropriation in Yes No wording

The article argues for clear Yes and No wording so voters know what they are voting for and expresses hope that the public will not approve the appropriation.

Estate details and executor named in 1905 will

The will dated October 12, 1905 leaves residuary estate shares to Anna Lindsey Edward d Alen Thomas grandchildren and Otha Newton with specific cash and bed and bedding bequest. T. E. Snyder named executor. Also reports two deaths at the county infirmary, including Ariadna Andrews, sister of Lowery Desson, with burial at Sunset Hill.

Anna Lindsey Edward d- Alen Thomas Otha Newton T. E. Snyder Otto Kramer Joan P. Figenman Ariadna Andrews Preumon Iy Hill Lowery Desson Enidrieks Yesuhouy Carter

Local canning firm organized in Dale

A new corporation named WOOR and partners formed with 2600 dollars capital to carry on canning and operation of two canning factories. The firm plans to raise buy sell tomatoes vegetables and fruits and to manufacture and sell ice in Dale. Founders include Dunnrank Brown J Woladd Wo ods Young and Adam Wallace.

Sas Locorporation Et and Recupier Veal Woor Dunnrank Brown J. WoLadd Wo Ds. Young Adam Wallace Dale

Club Luncheon Plans District Federation Meeting

Mrs Otto Baumgaertner hosted a luncheon at her Upper Walnut Street home on Wednesday. Attendees discussed district plans for the Federation of Woman's Clubs meeting set for Newburg on May 10. Guests included Mrs Phil Suddoth Mt Vernon Mrs Torrence Evansville Mrs Griffith Evansville Mrs Locke Newburg Mrs Fuqua Newburg Mrs Mollie Payne and Miss Jessie Markland.

Otto Baumgaertner Upper Walnut Street Federation of Woman’s Clubs Newburg Baumgaertner Phil Suddoth Mt. Vernon Mesdames Torrence and Griffith Evansville Mesdames Locke and Fuqua Mollie Payne Jessie Markland

Seek Heirs of Gus Gee French Pierce in Ohio Estate

A letter from attorney Allan G. Aigler of Bellevue Ohio seeks to locate Gussie French Pierce or her heirs. The note says Gussie, once of Painesville Ohio, married Pierce, moved to Indiana, had children, and then vanished. Residents recall her as a belle. no contact since. Publication in Indiana papers may reveal heirs to a substantial sum.

Allen G. Aigler Bellevue Ghio Gussie French Painesville Ohio Fierce Indiana Rockport Democrat Rockport Ind Gussie French Pierce Crean Gussie Cresient Mary Pierce Geesie French Pirrce Gussie Iriend Pierce Allan G. Aigler

Mme Beat Galdie Honored At Fal Cantos Carnegie Hall

At Carnegie Hall March 1 the Fal Cantos Club honored president Mme Beatrice Goldie with an elaborate silver vanity bag. Luan Thomas Schmidt gave the presentation speech as about 400 guests attended. The Bel Canto Choral showed notable improvement since November 27 at the Waldorf. The March 7 Evening Sun notes more events in Spencer County and Terre Haute.

New-York the Waldorf Rnne Goldie

Bacon Visits Woman's Club Describes Housing Reform Talk

The March meeting of the Woman's club at the Seminary rooms featured guest day with visitors from Luce township Home Maker's club. Mrs Albion Fellows Bacon of Evansville gave a housing reform talk alongside remarks by Mrs George Casey Myra Fred Walker and Mrs FM Haexleman. Luncheon followed with St Patrick's day themed treats. Hostesses were Mrs George D Allen Atkinson and others.

Woman’s Club Home Maker’s Club Luce Township Albion Fellows Bacon Evansville George Casey Myra Fred Walker FM. Haexleman Sieverations Neo George D Allen Atkinson Ifecien Barnett

Wilbern Memorial Lutheran church plans announced

Plans and specifications for a new Wilbern Memorial Lutheran church call for a Green River stone building with a tiled roof and a parsonage in Gothic style. Total cost is about 40000 dollars, with Rev J H Diehl handling the plans. Liv Haines of Indianapolis visits his father Willis Haines and relatives. Dr Lee H Tully returns from Chicago after postgraduate study in eye ear nose and throat work.

Wilbern Memorial Lutheran Church J. H. Diehl Green River Lee H. Tully This County Evansville Chicago Liv Haines Indianapolis Willis Haines

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