Spencer County History of 1857 In Rockport Notes
The Democrat reports on local affairs in Rockport including appointments, elections, and business notices. Richard D. Cotton’s estate admin is assigned to Theodore Cotton. a column outlines merchants and services in Rockport, with threats to pull advertising from non-patronizing firms. Local ministers, court trips, hotel repairs, and political delegations are detailed alongside steamer news and regional commerce notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Asa Packer
Pennsylvania
Ford
Cannelton
Northener
Rockport
DeBruler
H. Romine
Theodore Cotton
Richard D. Cotton
Whitard Dames A
Ohio
Tov Snooks
Ofice
Constable of
Texvaaship
The
Carlew
Main Street
C.C. Cannon & Co
New Albany
Ben Franklin
Leaverworth
Fendrich & Bros
Evansville
Ind
Proctor & Richardson
E. Hughes
Presbyterian Church
T. B. Bratton
M. E
Miss Lane
White House
John PP. Dunn
State of
Indiana
Ballard Smith
House of Representatives
Editorial Praises Williamson and Richardson Against Bank Law
Column space praises Representative Williamson and Senator Richardson for opposing the state bank bill. It lauds their stance as protective of local interests and criticizes the legislation as overreach. The piece argues bipartisan concern over potential economic impact and stresses prudent regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
Richardson
Fruit Grower Haaff Advocates Spraying For Trees
Haaff of Grass township visited the city to obtain spraying materials for his fruit trees. He is a leading local grower with a well cared for orchard. He believes widespread spraying would reduce fruit tree pests and notes his own success after last year’s poor apple season. He recently sold remaining apples at 1.75 per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haaff
Grass Township
Haat
Indiana
Mortgage Exemptions Eligible in March and April
During March and April individuals with real estate mortgages can file an affidavit of indebtedness with the County Auditor to receive tax exemptions not exceeding 700 dollars. Exemptions cannot exceed half the assessed value if property is under 100 dollars. Apply before May 1 to qualify.
Prohibition Ticket Nominees File Sworn Statements
No expenses were incurred by the prohibition party candidates for county offices as sworn statements filed with Clerk Woolfolk last Friday show. Nominees include representative Harry A. Barker, William T. Cissna for auditor, Jesse Frank for treasurer, George H. Sutton for sheriff, Roscoe Harrell for surveyor, L. M. Jones for coroner, Jacob Bauman for commissioner 1st district, and Frank T. Brown for commissioner 38rd district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
Woolfolk
Harry A. Barker
William T. Cissna
Jesse Frank
George H. Sutton
Roscoe Harrell
L. M. Jones
Jacob Bauman
Frank T. Brown
Wichita visitors arrive for week-long city stay
Dr and Mrs W T Logsden and Mr and Mrs Walter Weiss of Wichita Kansas arrived in the city last Friday night for a week long visit with Mr and Mrs Louis Weiss and other relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W T. Logsden
Walter Weiss
Wichita, Kans
City
Louis Weiss
Injuries Cause Suit To Be Filed Demands Judgment
Arthur Frank sues Joe Hargis for 3500 alleging saloonkeeper Hargis sold liquor to Frank who became intoxicated and insulted Tom Woolfolk, who punched Frank breaking his jaw. Frank, once healthy earning 10 a week, seeks damages and medical costs while grounded in disability. The suit also lists a divorce and child support claim, with further actions including notes and mortgage foreclosures against Charles Pennington et al. and Edward Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Frank
Joe Hargis
Frank
Hargis
Tom Woolfolk
Woolfolk
James J. Boteton
Alaindi
Anna Fi
Dane
Charles Dane
Carld
Samuel W. Hart
Bertran W. Hart
Charles Pennington
L. A. Folsom
B. F. Huffman
Evansville Grocery Co
Edward Hall
William Therber
Arch Stevenson
Industrial club work urged for county youths
County teachers are asked to enroll boys and girls in summer industrial club work with Purdue University blanks. Four contest areas include corn growing, vegetables and canning, and poultry raising. Prof Valpon from Purdue Extension will speak March 25–26 at Hatfield Richland Rockport Grandview Lamar Lincoln City Chrisney with schedule times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Valpon
Purcue University Extension Department
Valnun
Hatfield School
Richland School
Rockport High School
Grandview
Lamar School
Lincoln City
Chrisney
J. W. Strassell
Co. Supt
Inheritance Tax Law to Attach James Estate in Spencer County
The 1913 inheritance tax law applies to property descending by will or intestate succession with rates by relation to the decedent. The James estate, valued at 50,000 to 75,000 dollars, faces 500 dollar exemptions per nine beneficiaries and about 750 dollars owed as tax at 1.5 percent after exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer County
Nerces
Circuit Court
James
Democratic Ticket Nominated Across Perry and Dubois Counties
Perry county Democrats nominate county ticket including auditor Mike Conway clerk Samuel Anderson treasurer Lawrence Kelley sheriff Ed Farquhar recorder Radius Goble assessor Louis Lasher surveyor George Chilton coroner Porter Coulins and commissioners Sam Ramsey John Purnhage for Congress W E Cox carried in S48 Dubois county Democrats nominate ticket for Congress W E Cox judge J L Bretz prosecutor Stanley Krieg representative Robert Kemp clerk William Boskelman auditor Jacob H Seng treasurer John Ud Brelein recorder Louis Klessinger sheriff David Abel assessor Janes Ureoyver Henry Friteshc o nser and district Jacob Hauser commissioner and district John Klas terman Song qin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry County
Mike Conway
Samuel Anderson
Lawrence Kelley
Ed. Farquhar
Radius Goble
Louis Lasher
George Chilton
Porter Coulins
Sam Ramsey
John Purnhage
Congress
W. E. Cox
S48
Dubois County
W. EE. Cox
J. L. Bretz
Stanly Krieg
Robert Kemp
Wm. Boskelman
Jacob H. Seng
John Ud. Brellein
Louis Klessinger
David Abel
Janes Ureveyor
Henry
Death of Mrs. Fannie Cochran in Evansville
Mrs. Fannie Cochran aged 184 died Wednesday afternoon at her son Charles Peek’s home in Evansville. The funeral will be Friday at eleven at the M E church with Rev. J J Robinette officiating. Interment at Sunset Hill. She was born in Holland and is survived by sons Richard and Chas Peek Mason Cochran and daughter Mrs. Nellie Herschell of Vincennes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Cochran
Charles Peek
Evansville
M. EB
J. J. Robinette
Sunset Hill
Cochran
Holland
Richard
Chas. Peek
Mason Cochran
Nellie Herschell
Vincennes
Anniversary Meeting of M. E. C. A. Society Observed
The M. E. C. A. society marked its anniversary at Mrs. W. H. Cost’s Elm Street home Tuesday night with members including Mesdames Norman Bryan Will Brown Robert Corbett Eugenia Ehrman and Miss Bernice Crooks. Green and white St Patrick’s day decor featured shamrock motifs as service and program followed a tithing paper readings by Mrs Della Bridges and other papers by Miss Kitty Niblack Mrs Willie Simpers and Mrs Fannie Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. C. A. Society
W. H. Cost
Elm Street
Emlrs
Della Bridges
M. E.C. A. ‘Society
Kitty Niblack
Willie Simpers
Fannie Wright
Neutzel Brothers jewelry store stake changes hands
Arthur Neutzel has disposed of his interest in the Neutzel Bros. jewelry store to his brother Will who will assume full charge of the business. Arthur and his wife plan to relocate in California. Mrs. Wallace Richardson returned home to Yakima Washington after a several week visit, accompanied by Ralph Richardson. Louis Zoercher of Tell City is named postmaster at Tell City on Rep. Cox’s recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Neutzel
Neutzel
Wallace Richardson
Yakima
Wash
Evansville
Ralph Richardson
Louis Zoercher
Tell City
W.E. Cox
Washington Capitol Guided Tours by Will Jones
Washington writer Will Jones details daily Capitol guiding routines from the rotunda to the east front. He highlights the dome lantern, Columbus doors, Brumidi fresco, and Trumbull paintings, noting dimensions, materials, and historical scenes for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Capitol
Armed Liberty
Senate
House
Library of Congress
Columbus
Rotunda
Constantino Brumidi
Bramidi
Castaggini
America
California
Mississippi River
DeSoto
Pocahontas
Jamestown
Delft
Haven
John Trumbull
Also Mentioned on This Page
Spencer County History OF 1857
Igore Cotton
Richardson and Williamson
Luce Township
Thomas H. Axton
J. T. Stevenson
Fred Shrode
J. ©. Pattie
Elbert Young
Cull Jones
Elbert Richardson
Ohio Township
J. S. Pattie
W. W. Kellams
T. E. Larkin
Herb Wells
A. B. Branch
Dan Smith
L. N. Savage
Lonney Parsley
Harry Poole
A. R. Gentry
Hammond Township
Louis Woolfolk
James Parker
Jacob Beaublossom
George Rumple
George Freschley
Harrison
Joseph F. Vaal
Robert Widmer
Simon Loerlein
Victor Fleischman
Frank Jent
John Holtzman
August Vaal
W. Bradley
Wim. Walters
Jay Wright
Crvin—state
Thomas FE. Fantauy Chrisney
S. W. Gwaltner
Fred Bergman
D. J. Smith
John C. White
Senatoria
Roscoe Hinkle
Otto Kramer
Bert Small
Will Jones
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