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Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1910

Page

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Spoiled food crackdown under Indiana pure food law

City health officer Dr. E P Harrison enforces the Indiana pure food law inspecting groceries for spoiled butter eggs and other unsanitary items. He to test weights and fitness and will pursue strict enforcement amid a May 24 Indianapolis health officers conference and broader political commentary on protectionism.

State of Indiana State Board of Health Harrison Indianapolis

Democratic Tariff Position from State Platform

The document denounces the Payne Aldrich tariff as unjust and harmful, demanding tariffs for public purposes only and no private gain. It criticizes Indiana Republicans for inconsistent tariff stances and praises figures opposing the same law. It references President and Beveridge in relation to the tariff vote.

Taft Cannon Aldrich Beveridge Marshall Republican Party of Indiana Republican Party Pilate Democratic Party of Tudiana Democratic Aft

The Weed Nuisance in Iowa Highways and Lands

Iowa law requires destruction of obnoxious weeds along public highways and adjacent lands. Township trustees, road and county supervisors must meet yearly to plan road building and weed extermination, aiding road improvement and travel pleasure. This action contrasts with slower weed control elsewhere.

State of Iowa Union

War on graft fuels Indiana lawmakers push travel allowance repeal

Two Indiana Democrats Cox and Adair lead a fight to abolish the twenty cent per mile traveling allowance for Washington trips. They have backing from all Indiana Democrats and even Republican Barnard Crumpacker signal possible support. The piece also notes the Chicago Union Hospital’s sixth commencement on May 13 at Belden Avenue Baptist Church with Miss Fannie Sargent among the graduates.

Indiana Cox Third Adair Highth Washington Barnard and Crumpacker Chicago Union Hospital Belden Avenue Baptist Church Chicago Ill Fannie Sargent

Luce township school cases await action after demurrers

Pending in circuit court before Judge Kiper are two actions over Richland City and Hatfield school buildings. A demurrer dissolved an injunction and left the advisory board free to appropriate funds and set a contract for a new Richland City school. Complainants may amend by September term. otherwise the case is disposed. Walters’ mandamus action also failed on a demurrer, with amendment due by September term. Hatfield’s request for a new school is held up as towns seek a compromise to share a building until settled.

Luce Township Circuit Court Kiper Crowder Richland City Walters Hatfield Lindsey

Corbett and Gibbons Wed in North Sixth Street Home

Robert W. Corbett and Miss Ida Gibbons were married Friday afternoon at 5 at A. L. Stilwell residence on North Sixth street. Squire Samuel I. Brown officiated in front of a small group of friends. A wedding supper followed and at 7:30 the couple left for Brownstown Indiana to reside.

Robert W. Corbett Ida Gibbons A. L. Stilwell North Sixth Street Squire Samuel I. Brown Mrs. Corbett Brownstown Ind

The People’s Opportunity on Tariff Reform

The piece argues that voters are awake to tariff injustices. It claims tariff laws favor trusts and monopolies, taking public funds for private gain. It urges the Democratic party to lead a correction and asks voters to act.

Democratic Party

Political factions split over protection policy prompt price debate

The text argues that both Republican regulars and insurgents back protection, seen as the cornerstone of legalized plunder, monopolies, and high prices for essential goods. It frames the split as a missed chance to challenge the policy.

Republicans’ gloomy mood after Indiana state convention

The state Republican papers hoped for a convention disruption but found none and express deep disappointment. Democrats have settled their affairs and plan to focus on opposing rivals, criticizing Taggart Kern and Marshall, while Republicans fail to gain traction.

Tom Taggart John Kern Marshall Indiana

Last examination for common school diplomas set for May 21

The final common school diploma examination will occur on Saturday May 21. The list of students who achieved successful grades at the previous exam includes Dora Reinhart Maude A Roell Raymond Kennedy Ethel Conner Hattie Abbott Bennie L Mead Savilla Turner Edna Foote Ollie Woods Effie Bullock Ada Totten Orval Oskin Alice Phillips Hope B Gilham Allen Huffman Consuela Johnson Ray Crow Jesse O Axton Louise L Stowers Taylor Myler Effe Dooley Nicholas Hskridge Freddie Fisher Rilla H Scammahorn Robert LE Spradlin Zeile Jones and Jis Parsley.

Dora Reinhart Maude A. Roell Raymond Kennedy Ethel Conner Hattie Abbott Bennie L. Mead Savilla Turner Edna Foote Ollie Woods Effie Bullock Ada Totten Orval Oskin Alice Phillips Hope B. Gilham Allen Huffman Consuela Johnson Ray Crow Jesse O. Axton Louise L. Stowers Taylor Myler Effe Dooley Nicholas Hskridge Freddie Fisher Rilla H. Scammahorn Robert LE. Spradlin Zeile’ Jones J:1is Parsley

Be Honest With All of Your Fellow Men Excerpt

A call to civic virtue urges Vim and grit promoting harmony and moral commerce in town life. Citizens should support churches schools and honest merchants, speak well of public spirited men, elect good men, and fire croakers and deadbeats.

WED IN SEATTLE MISS CARRIE PARTRIDGE WEDS PORTER ATKINSON

Miss Carrie Partridge daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Partridge united in marriage with Mr Porter Atkinson son of Robert Atkinson on May 4 1910 at the bride’s sister Mrs James R Sandstrom Seattle Washington. The couple will establish a home in Seattle and begin married life in the western city.

Carrie Partridge W. A. Partridge Porter Atkinson Robert Atkinson Rockport James R. Sandstrom 36Th Ave Seattle Wash Atkinson

Cypress Beach Opening Shifted to May 22

The Cypress Beach opening on the Evansville and Rockport traction line is moved to Sunday May 22. The Rockport band will provide music and the management has arranged a splendid program for the event.

Cypress Beach Evansville Rockport

Grandview Extension Electric Line May Start Soon

William Cost, chief engineer of the Tennis company, has inspected the route in the city for the Grandview Extension of the electric line. Prospects look favorable for beginning construction at an early date on the project.

William Cost The Tennis Company Grandview

Recital Held at Home of Charles Salm by Miss Owen Pupils

Miss Nancy Owen presented a recital at the home of Sirs Charles Salm on Tuesday night. Pupils' friends were invited and a charming program was performed.

Nancy Owen Charles Salm

Editor C. T. Baker Visits City on Grand View Monitor Business

Grand view Monitor editor C. T. Baker was in the city on business Thursday.

C. T. Baker The Grandview Monitor

Compromise on drains and late court actions in Spencer

Spencer circuit court adjourned last Thursday with several estate matters heard. Judges appointed William Wilkin son and Z E Roberts to the county Board of Review for 1910. Hearings set May 12 for Emma Walter vs Christian Eberhard and Sallie Owen vs John Rice. Guardian actions and estate sales approved or reported, with several final reports and guardians discharged. Marriages and several Spencer county private party transfers listed, including Fred Jones and Nora Grant, and multiple couples from Spencer and Owensboro areas.

Spencer Kiper Spencer County Board of Review John W. Wilkinson Luce Township Z. HE. Roberts Ohio Emma Walter Christian Eberhard Sallie Owen John Rice George W. Horrom Mary A. Billings Hatfield Wm. H. Jones Barbara Deeg Wm. V. Hesson Oma E. Hesson Crowder Abijah Crowder James G. Taylor Elizabeth Schweinfurth Henry Sohn Eliza Sohn

Kentucky Couples Wed In Early May Nuptials

Marriage licenses show Jesse J. White 24 painter of Kentucky wed to Lottie Herron 19 of Kentucky by Esquire 8 L Brown on May 5. William T. Price 28 motorman of Louisville wed to Bertha F. Norris 24 of Stanley by Reverend G. N. Wall on May 5.

Jesse J. White Painter Kentucky Lottie Herron L. Brown May William T. Price Louisville Bertha F. Norris Stanley G. N. Wall

Real estate transfers and oil lease actions recorded

Multiple property deeds show transfers from Martha Jones to Flavius Jones and others, including lots in Richland City and Buffaloville, with values ranging from $1 to $8,000. A batch of twelve mortgages, seven releases, eight assignments and one oil lease release were recorded last week.

Julia Tower Anderson Parker Lake Realty Co James Sargent Richland City Mary E. Wahl Francis Silas Chatard John G. Foerster Adolph Samuel H. Foerster Alice M. Brown Wilbur Kemp Henry Meyers Marion West W. Q. Collins W. H. Gunn Homar E. Totton Emma Wahl Brown and Brown Uo John M. Hall Burkhart Eigemann Arthur B. Burkhart

Resolutions of Respect for James P Crews

Knights of Pythias lodge members publish resolutions mourning the death of James P Crews a loyal Lake Mill lodge No 181 member and neighbor. They express sympathy to his family and plan to disseminate the notice through the lodge records the family and county paper and prayers for comfort.

James P. Crews Lake Mill Lodge Knights of Pythias Joshua Shrode KE. H. Criswell W.H. Squier

Simpers and Grippenstroh Wed in Quiet City Ceremony

Bernard D. Simpers, youngest son of Mr and Mrs W F Simpers and Miss Christina Grippenstroh were quietly married at the M E parsonage Wednesday evening at six o'clock by Rev E H Boldrey. The couple will reside on a farm in Hammond township.

Bernard D. Simpers W. F. Simpers Christina Grippenstroh M. E. Parsonage E. H. Boldrey

Ringling Bros Circus Draws Crowds In Evansville

Large crowds from Rockport and nearby areas gathered in Evansville to see Ringling Bros. circus. Officials expect many more to attend the show in Owensboro tomorrow.

Rockport Evansville Ringling Bros. Circus Owensboro

Divorce Suit Filed in Circuit Court

A divorce suit, John W. Therber versus Tina L. Therber, has been filed in the circuit court. The couple reports a marriage of about one month.

John W. Therber Tina L. Therber Circuit

Squire Jones Court Faces Week of Activity

The case names a Grandview party supplying information amid ongoing court proceedings this week.

Squire Jones Grandview

Also Mentioned on This Page

Corbett— Gibbons the People's Opportunity Court House Josephine Brown Andrew J. Brown Jacob Fahr Mary Kettler Jesse Fahr William G. Avery Arrena Knight Robert L. Lanhburg Charles H. Lawburg Luce, Grass Ohio Townships Daniel Koppet Fred Jones Nora Grant G. Lemuel Conway Ida E. Gibbons Grant Havener Lena Aud Herman Fuqua Grocer Bonnie Alexander Jamess. Dawson Farmer Spencer County Libby R. Hinds Henry E. McDowell Maude Williams Martha Jones Flavius Jones Pine Simpers—Grippenstrom
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