Tar Rockport Democrat telephones and contact lines
The item notes contact numbers for the Tar Rockport Democrat office and residence on Friday morning March 27, 1908, listing Office No 69 and Residence No 110 for communications.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
4
Democratic Candidates Announced for County Posts
The Democrat names Thomas RE Chrisney as candidate for representative of Spencer County subject to the Democratic nominating convention or primary. John Haller is announced for re election as assessor of Harrison township subject to the Democratic primary. Jacob W Weaver is a candidate for trustee of Harrison township subject to the Democratic primary. Albert A Kemp of Dale is a candidate for sheriff of Seaver County subject to the Democratic convention or primary. Joseph Peters is announced for nomination for trustee of Harrison township subject to the Democratic primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas RE. Chrisney
Spencer County
John Haller
Harrison Township
Jacob W. Weaver
Sherif
Albert A. Kemp
Dale
Seaver County
Joseph Peters
Democrats of Clay Township Meet to Nominate Trustees
The mass convention in Banffsleville on Saturday March 25 at 1 pm aims to nominate candidates for township trustee and assessor. All Democrats in the township are urged to attend. J A Lavens serves as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Township
Banffsleville
Ises
J. A. Lavens
Harrison township democrats set April 1908 primary election
The Democratic party of Harrison township schedules a primary on Saturday April 1908 to select an assessor candidate. Polls will be open at three precincts St Meinrad Fulds and danschegel. Township Chairman Vodsepu F Vaul announces the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Township
St. Meinrad, Fulds
Danschegel Secu
Lhouse
Vodsepu F
Vaul
Delegates Named and Trustee Nomination in Harrison Township
In the state convention John W. Boehne and Arch Stevenson were chosen as delegates to the national convention from the first district with George A. Haas and R. A. Cushman as alternates. Joseph Peters, Hanschiegel precinct, Harrison township, seeks the democratic nomination for township trustee. Peters is described as middle aged, honest, trustworthy, and well qualified to serve if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Boehne
Arch Stevenson
George A. Haas
R. A. Cushman
Joseph Peters
Hanschiegel
Harrison Township
Peters
Spencer County Common School Essay Contest Promises $850
The Spencer County common school graduates in 1908 are invited to write an essay on The Trust Company for a chance at $850 in prizes. The contest aims to educate students about banking and practical knowledge. Details on division of funds and judges to be announced next week by W H Brown and J J Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer County
Trust Company
W. HB. Brown
J. J. Brown
Eureka News Briefs: Stevenson Return and Local Illness
Mr and Mrs Wm Stevenson returned from Florida where they spent the winter. Mat Hall about 20 died of measles and pneumonia last Monday and was buried Wednesday in Richardson Temporary. Anderson Parker's eldest son about 12 is very ill of pneumonia. Our schools closed last Friday. Mr Schrassell conducted as fine a...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Stevenson
Florida
Mat Hall
Thomas Hall
Richardson Temporery
Anderson Parker
Schrassell
Eureka School Closes After Harmonious Term
Eureka capped a profitable term under Prof. J W Strassell with Maude Lang Amy Wilkinson Susie Shook as assistants. Pupils presented Strassell a gold watch fob with initials. he expressed gratitude amid affection from students. Attendees at Ben Hur included Hartley Polk Merrel Bennett Rhodes Lawburgh Montgomery Mattingly Bennett. Strasser moved to Rockport after teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Bullock
Texas
Otto Ebricht
Rockport
Rockport High School
Ebright
Traction Line
Eureka
J. W. Strassell
Maude Lang
Amy Wilkinson
Susie
Strassell
Ethel Hartley
Adrian Polk
Ada Merrel
Lenna Bennett
R. R. Rhodes
Hudson Lawburgh
Wayne Montgomery
Ray Mattingly
Gilbert Bennett
J. W. Strasser
Sowing oats and creamery stock update in New Boston
Farmers push oats sowing as stock in the local creamery nears sale. Dems nominate John Mulzer for township trustee and Delbert Stevens for assessor in Huff township. A horse injury to Frank Ernst occurs via a harrow accident. the animal is expected to recover. Movements report visits by John Leistner and a wife’s Louisville trip. Mrs Koos ill in Tel City. seven months school term planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mulzer
Delbert Stevens
Huff Township
Mulzer
Stevens
Frank Ernst
John lLeistner
St. Louis
John Friedel
Louisville
Koos
Teli City
Andy Leistner
Rockport Social Roster and Local Nominating Convention
Parents, Mr and Mrs W W Price, of Rockport host visitors this week Walter Hoffmeier of Huntingburg visits home folks The Clay township democrats schedule a mass convention at Rockport next Saturday to nominate candidates for township trustee and assessor Many candidates are expected by convention day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Price
Rockport
Walter Hoffmeier
Huntingburg
Clay Township
Democrats
Evansville visits and local notes in Gentryville area
Florence Gribbin and daughter Catharine from Evansville visit Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Jenkins this week. Mrs. Atwood and daughter Elsie visit Evansville Friday. Will Cooper and wife of Otwell visit town last Friday. Ben Hur at Evansville draws many locals. Meck Harris to Indianapolis to aid Jackson township's state convention. Remains of a little daughter moved from China Cemetery to Gentryville. Orville Harris builds a new home in King addition. Skating rink remains popular with youths and elders. Twelve pupils take district school diploma exams last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Gribbin
Catharine
Evansville
L. B. Jenkins
T. J. Atwood
Elsie
Will Cooper
Otwell
Ben Hur
Meck Harris
Indianapolis
Jackson Township
Indiana
W.W. H. Harter
Gentryville
Orville Harris
King
Local Notes from Buffaloville and Surroundings
Irene Schierbaum has pneumonia but is improving. J Stocking attends the Democratic state convention in Indianapolis as delegate from Clay township. A Barker completed a new house for Ralph Skelton. Miss Bessie Oskins of Santa Fe visited Miss Effie Barker. Graduation exams were held with nine applicants. Farmers respond to the recent warm spell by planting another crop. Miss Lillie Price is visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene
J. W. Schierbaum
Lillie Price
Dale Notables and Travels Report Local Visits
Dr. W S Bryant traveled to Indianapolis for the democratic state convention. G W Stilwell went to Boonville for a business trip. Agnes Fella Blanche Strickfadden and Lavella Strickfadden from Chrisney visited Dale and friends at the start of the week. Moravia Ashby of Luce township visits her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Bryant
Indianapolis
G. W. Stilwell
Boonville
Agnes Fella
Blanche
Lavella Strickfadden
Chrisney
Dale
Moravia Ashby
Luce Township
Rural routes and local movements noted this week
Mrs. Dr. Bryant comments on rural carriers missing their calling as road supervisors. J. W. Cooper visited Evansville for business. Oscar Wood left for Winslow Indiana. Will Herr received a carload of farming implements for spring trade. J. F. Bauman stayed on a business mission. George Kehrer of Rockport visited Walter Herron this week. Twenty one applicants took the common schools graduation exam last Saturday conducted by W. G. Hile and D. S. Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bryant
J. W. Cooper
Evansville
Oscar Wood
Winslow
Ind
Will Herr
J. F. Bauman
George Kehrer
Rockport
Walter Herron Hare
W. G. Hile
D.S. Thompson
Odd Stocking to Race at Eureka and Rockport Fairgrounds
Odd Stocking will race in the 1908 season at my Eureka stable on Mondays to Thursdays and at The Rockport Fairground on Fridays and Saturdays. W. M. Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Rockport Fairground
W. M. Boyd
Notice to Consumers on Ice Purchases
No ice will be left without payment in cash or coupons to the driver upon delivery. Coupons books sold for cash only at 95 cents for a dollar book and two dollars and seventy five cents for a three dollar book. No ice sold on credit. do not ask or you will be refused.
Basye’s Drug Store Showcases Easter Perfume Boxes
Easter gifts feature a selection of perfumes neatly boxed at Basye’s Drug Store. Shoppers tile the display with fragrance sets ideal for spring occasions and holiday gifting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basye’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
First National Bank
E. M. Payne
Wm. J. Rudd
R. S. Crowder
Tar Rockport Democrat
Democrat Publishing Company
Scott
New Boston
C. W. Halbruge ‘Co
Inc
Eres
Yary
Panama
C. W. Halbruge Co
Main St
Rockport, Indiana
Pineule Medicine CO
Chicago
U.S. A
Getnayville
Buffaloville
Rockport Milling CO
L. M. John, Home Furnishings
S Wiener & Son
Search the Rockport Democrat Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Rockport Democrat?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.