History Society seeks early county sketches Indiana
The Indiana Historical Society aims to preserve pioneer history across counties. Mrs. Ehrman of Spencer County leads efforts to gather sketches and human interest stories, with John Morgan highlighted as a pioneer figure and subject of a forthcoming local sketch.
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Ehrman
Spencer County
Indiana Histrical Society
Indiana
Miys. Jo. Ehrman
Democrat
John de Joe Sp Grat
Soy Yan
Qet
Tivsit Cita
Dette Jzens Ama
St Ciers
David Grauesen
The
Wergan
Tne
Storvies Oy
John Storgan
Ory
Beavers Dam
Pictsburg
Poth
Iso
Ike
Susana
Pennsylvania
York County
New York
Dora
Main
Bergan
James T
Helen B
John G. Marriel
America Hell
Mary E
James Procter
Rockport
Carrie V. Halbrugeg
Lucy Fuerster
Charles Morgan Halpruge
Helen Beeler
Shiloh
Gertrude Mattingley
Hatfield
Auto Crash Injures Mrs Maas After Picnic Ride
Airs. Hazel Gauman Maas was thrown from a car driven by John Bretz on Sunday afternoon after a picnic trip from the knob. She suffered a fracture of the right elbow while several youths on the runabout, including Miss Amelia Bretz, spilled from the running board when the car struck a gate post. All others escaped injury.
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Hazel Gauman Maas
John Bretz
Amelia Bretz
Mrs. Maas
Fire limited damage to Armstrong house in Walnut Lincoln blaze
A fire in the roof of the Armstrong house at Walnut and Lincoln streets caused only slight damage after Rockport firefighters arrived and intervened Saturday afternoon.
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Armstrong
Walnut and
Lincoln Streets
Rockport
Reserve Act Saves Country From Ruin A War Finance Debate
Washington May 16 Senator King of Utah defended the Federal Reserve Act and allied currency laws, arguing they prevented national bankruptcy during war. He noted Republicans rarely attacked the act and warned that repealing it or reverting to prewar policy would have endangered the nation’s credit. He challenged Republicans to endorse the Fed Reserve in their Chicago platform.
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Washington,d. C
United States
King
Utah
McCumber
Senate dc
Dextie
Republicen
Hing
Woodrow Wilson
Vreeland
Senate
Abdullah
Republican Party
Conidinus
Republic
Chicago
Meerle
Local High School Graduates Wed at Home Ceremony
At the home of the bride’s family the marriage of Miss Krueger of Rockport to Mr Kennedy of Clay township was solemnized by A L Bennett using the ring service. The bride is daughter of Mrs Edward Krueger. groom son of Mr and Mrs David Kennedy. They plan to reside in Rockport after a brief trip to Evansville.
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Red the Krueger
Pagamond Hennedy
Lamar
Hev
Clay Township
Kennedy
Evansville
Rockport
Joseph Fender Ill At Home West Of City
Joseph Fender is reported seriously ill at his residence four miles west of the city, with local caregivers monitoring his condition.
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Joseph Fender
Spencer circuit court adjourns after 30 cases disposed
The April term of the Spencer circuit court adjourned with thirty cases disposed, including thirteen divorces. Notable actions include Edith Cate obtaining a divorce from Harry J. Cate with custody of a minor and a two year remarriage bar, and various probate and civil filings such as guardian accounts, inheritance tax hearings, and a sale order for real estate.
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Spencer Circuit
Tareég
Posey Sivyet
Merle Sibrel
Sne
Wenuary TV Om
Boyd
Circuit Court
Exrpara
Rhodes
Dixie Motor Company
Evansville Corporation
Vanderburg County
Warrick County
Spencer County
Wille
Evansville
Innield
Sliam J. Gargin
Sarah Young
Nerein
A. Elisenneedy
Sirs
Amerifa
Childreng’ Dians
Inca OL Mself and
Succesds Co. C
Tigprews Ox
Iheravia
Huer
Heeler
Anna Raii
Mathew Eistate
Walter Arnold
Johan Q. Thomas
Barney Thomas
Charles M. McAtee
Melding
Glenn
Allen Hornback
Belle Hornback
Sylvia Stateville
James W. Young
Carter
Wella Ferguson
Emma L. Feigel
Evansville Railways Co
D. W. McClary
Joseph. Sergesketter
State of Will P Grt
Indiana
Jess Woodward
Security Life Ins. Co
Vesta Lee Voyles
Nora Carter
Nella Ferguson
Edith Cate
Harry J. Cate
Harry E. Cate
Walter 8. Hesson
Admr
Tina Bitts
Carrie Burkhart
George Motteler
L. N. Savage
William i. Bennett
Siathew Derrett
Grandview
Pompey Derrett
C. Mack Swallow
George H. Thompson
Riceland City
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Bess on 84th Year
A large birthday dinner in tribute to Mrs Bess marked her 84th year. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Red Kellams and family, Mr and Mrs Chas Schumacher and son, Mr and Mrs Ed Griscoe and son, Mr and Mrs Vitus Lloyd and Gktginter, Mr and Mrs Arch Dones and family, Mrs Robert Corbitt and two sons, Mr W Gibbons, Miss Vue, and others. A pleasant social gathering followed with varied conversations.
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Prise
Myr
Bess
Rred Kellams
Chas. Schumacher
Afrs
Ed. Griscoe
Vitus Lloyd
Aie Gibbons
Will Dyeeurms
Downy
S. John Wins
Arid
Alumni Rockport High to Form Permanent Association
A meeting last Friday at the Washington building organized the Rockport High alumni into a permanent association. Officers elected include Miss Gear Wright '89 as president, Miss Nicises '09 vice president, Mrs. Alberta Hullman '99 secretary, Miss Lorena Hargis '11 treasurer, Mrs. Pauline Richards '13 corresponding secretary, and Miss Pet Enion '64 historian. The group will entertain the seniors at the high school building.
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Washington
Rockport High School
Julia Idason
Gear Wright
Nicises
Mirs
Alperta Hullman
Lorena Hargis
Kirs
Pauline Richards
Pet Enion
Bi A C A Officers Honor Old Soldiers At Service
The Bi A C A group at the hi E church held a Tuesday meeting honoring old soldiers and their wives. Bonnie Dones led devotionals, Mrs J C Glackman welcomed attendees, Col J S Wright gave a response, and a program of readings and music followed with several participants. Refreshments closed the evening.
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Rymw
Hi. E
Bi. EB. C. A’s
Bonnie Dones
Brrs
J. C. Glackman
J.S. Wright
W. EB. Hartley
Pauline Richards
Miss Lillie
Peckinpaugh
Downey Kessner
Illness News for Mrs Jos Hullett at 7th Street Home
Mrs Jos Hullett is very ill at her home on 7th street, with neighbors and local readers urged to send prayers and support. Local medical staff have been notified and remain on standby.
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Jos. Hullett
7Th Street
Democrats Recognize Suffragettes In State Convention
The Democratic State Convention in session names delegates to the national convention and electors. Mrs Craggie Mitchell is chosen as a national convention delegate, with eight alternates from districts three, eight, ten and thirteen. Miss Adelaide Steel Baylor of Wabash is a leading candidate for superintendent, while the male candidates withdraw in her favor. Ben Bosse elected chairman. several women named as at large alternates.
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Craggie G. Mitchell
Adelbert Flynn
Logansport
Samuel Ralston
Fred Ric Cullough
Fort Wayne
Adelaide Steel Baylor
Wabash
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Gaines H. Hazen
Boonville
Enquirer
Ben Bosse
Evansville
Democratic State Committee
Ipstein
Hortense T. Neare
Hankytls
Mary McNutt
Indianapolis
Dri Carleton B. McCulloch
Edwar Eisner
Seymour
G. A. Deh Lorby
Ellwood
C. R R. Hurries
Torner
George Sunkel
Newsort
Supreme Court
Wood Unger
Frankfort
J. F. Bosner
Warsaw
R. Foster
Miss Baylor
Hoosiers Fall to Keen Hitters in Close 9 8 Game
The Hoosiers lost to Keen Hitters 9 to 8 in a tight contest last Sunday. Glackman pitched his first game of the year for Rockport, striking out 14. May 23 brings a trip to Owensboro with a stronger lineup and aims to avenge an 8 to 2 defeat. Battery for Rockport: Glackman and Ryan. Crescent Line trips to Owensboro run every two hours with a 12 42 departure.
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Hoosiers
Cresent
Auto Tour Called Off by Rain Across Indiana
The Indiana University and Bloomington Chamber of Commerce auto tour to promote the university centennial set for the first week in June was canceled due to heavy rain. Plans to send cars into every county were abandoned because of the downpour.
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Indiana University
Bloomington
High School Grads rehearse class play for next week
Students rehearse daily for a class play to be performed Tuesday and Wednesday evenings next week.
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History Society
John Morgan
Ruth Dragoo
Luce Township
John Wallace Morgan
Kentucky
David EH. Morgan
Co. W. Carrick
Dale
Newlby Production and Management
Dear
Ville
L. O. Smith
Statio Air
Smith
Javier
Mr. Smith
Scumie
Desir
Hyansville
RADS
Court House
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