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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
6
A distant battle sounds from enemy forces reach Cleveland, sixty miles away, as settlers listen with interest. The lull ends with cheers declaring victory, sparked by Perry's heavy guns, while a ground report confirms the foe's defeat.
A London Globe quip recounts a young lady remarking a horse’s bleeding tongue to a cabby. The cabby quips the tongue is too large for the mouth and draws a tart comparison to young ladies, in a humorous exchange.
A new neighbor tells the corner grocer that they will be on good terms in general and that the terms are cash. The line uses a dry joke about payment as a condition of friendliness.
A columnist urges humane parenting avoiding harsh punishments and argues a sensible child fears a judicious mother’s frown more than threats or mistreatment. The note emphasizes patience, guidance, and firm boundaries over punitive methods.
An Echo de Paris observation complains that modern Parisians lack deep restorative sleep and suffer colorless complexions and feverish eyes. The piece adds a saying that those who marry for money typically earn it.
A London Chronicle tale recounts a brave cock aboard the Marlborough during the Battle of St Vincent. After a direct hit left the crew despondent, the rooster escaped the coop, perched on a mast stump, and crowed to spark cheers. Renewed spirits helped the ship endure until a turning moment relieved the distress.
The undersigned trustee of Luce township will be at Als office in Richland City every Monday and Saturday and at Eureka every Wednesday for township business. He may transact township business on other days when not on the road. F. W. Dodd, Trustee of Luce township.
The trustee of Harrison township announces Saturday residence rules and township business days in Spencer County Indiana. John Dane is named executor of Julia Dane deceased whose estate is regarded solvent. E L Boyd attorney confirms qualification and authority.
Henry Hostetter named administrator with the will annexed for Lucy Hostetter of Spencer County Indiana. Court notes the estate is believed solvent. Dated April 29 1908 Gecknart Indiana Reinhard and Stevenson attorneys.
John J Hubers applies to the Spencer County Board of Commissioners at June term 1917 for a license to sell spirituous vinous and intoxicating liquors in less than quart quantities for one year with on premises consumption. The business site is the northwest room on the ground floor of the two story brick building at lot ninety two in St Meinrad. Also seeks permission to sell cigars tobacco and serve lunch.
John Widmer of Spencer County Indiana petitions at the June 1908 Board of Commissioners term for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in a small ground floor room of a two story frame house on the southeast corner of lot five in St Meinrad. The plan includes a lunch counter and sale of tobacco and cigars.
The Spencer County Board of Commissioners Indiana adopts plans for coping steps walks and curbing around Rockport courthouse grounds. Plans and specifications are on file with the Auditor. Sealed bids will be received until 1 PM July 6, 1908.
The Rockport county board announces a contract let to the lowest bidder on a project. Bids must include an affidavit and a bond with two resident sureties, payable to Indiana, ensuring faithful performance and timely payment for labor and materials. Plans are available at the auditor's Rockport courthouse office. Signed May 4, 1908 by Commissioners Jacob Weller Thomas H. Axton Albert Byrne Attest J T White Auditor S C
Notice states Hugh J Hale appointed administrator of the estate of Wm W Buby deceased from Spencer county. The estate is said to be solvent. L N Ravage acts as attorney.
Henry Cassidy applies at the June 1908 term in Spencer County for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a ground floor room of a two story frame house on lot 23 in Maxville. The application seeks permission to also sell cigars and tobacco with on premises consumption.
A short notice notes that a man cannot get certain help from a woman and his health is lacking. It mentions he had not used Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea by J. A. Sargent.
Trains depart Rockport daily on No 41 at 7 15 am No 45 at 7 00 pm except Sundays No 47 at 7 00 pm Sundays only Arrivals daily No 40 at 10 35 am No 44 at 9 52 pm No 41 connects at Lincoln City for Louisville and all points east Nos 45 and 47 connect east as far as Huntingburg All trains connect for St Louis and points west Helmbock local ticket agent.
The notice promotes Manzan Pile Remedy priced at 50 cents and guaranteed ready to use. It claims one application gives prompt relief and healing for any form of piles and is sold by T. C. Basye.
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