30 May 1913
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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
1
Washington May 28. Congress asked for copies of the Taft order placing all fourth class postmasters under Civil Service without an examination. Details cover the policy, fairness, and how vacancies would be filled by competitive testing. Roosevelt suit and Rockport schools closing noted.
Nelda Hale sues Carlie Hale in Jackson township alleging intoxicated threats and continual quarrels after their 1912 marriage, seeks divorce alimony of 82 00 and child custody. Attorney H A Davidson represents the plaintiff. A second action seeks an injunction against disposing of assets by the defendant, who earns 88 monthly as a rural mail carrier, to ensure any judgment can be collected.
Lloyd Phillips and his son John narrowly escaped injury Friday night when their wagon fell six to eight feet from the lower landing. Phillips had just finished unloading car freight and was driving along the warehouse edge when the bank gave way and the wagon toppled into the water below.
Reports from The Democrat describe local Democratic conventions across multiple townships led by editors notes and candidate nominations. John W. Richardson announced for treasurer on the Democratic ticket, with delegates named to county conventions and vigilance committees formed in Luce and Huff townships.
A fragmented report describes a 7 church event on a Sunday in GAUWVCM with 20 class members and ushers entering a pewed church. A suspended pulpit, a focus on the illison of deity, and unclear phrases suggest a solemn service or disciplinary action during a religious gathering.
A damaged OCR fragment describes church service details with scattered names and events. It mentions a choir and a gathering at a Gal Rohal place with a speaker and multiple unclear attendees.
Representative Chaves Lieb of this city has been designated for a place on the rivers and harbor committee. He will represent the Ohio Valley on that committee and Ohio River interests are pleased with the renomination. Lieb will be a busy and useful member.
Frank J. Schneider of Tell City has received an appointment as sergeant at arms in Washington D C and has left for duties. The post pays 1400 dollars. Schneider is described as a strong democratic worker. The American Flag Association announces Flag Day to be celebrated Saturday June 14.
The state cigarette law prohibits anyone under twenty one from buying selling or possessing cigarettes wrappers or related items and imposes fines or jail time for violations. Delinquency provisions are not affected. Bluff City Rockport delegates attended lodge events and visits to the Odd Fellows home at Greensburg.
A regional Rebekah Assembly in Indianapolis opened with a public reception in Tomlinson hall. Mrs. Michals presided at the event applauding member devotion. A model lodge innovation by Naomi Rebekah lodge of Elkhart showcased orderly business and social features for delegates.
Mrs. Mathew E. Hirsch hosted a Sixth street shower for Miss Erma Martin and Paul Serrin of Owensboro Kentucky. Guests opened gifts and enjoyed contests a musical program and refreshments with pink and white decorations and a large wedding bell centerpiece.
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