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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
4
A distressing stomach ailment described as the cause of headaches can be cured with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. A free sample was available at T. C. Basye's drug store for trial.
Paul Westford returns to Carrisville to relive memories from his youth and slips into an old chestnut grove where a fall leaves him injured. Edith Ryder aids him with a makeshift cane, revealing she is Carol’s sister and that Carol remains the true object of his affection.
A New York press quote reflects a visually impaired man lamenting that he cannot study a pretty woman up close due to social norms. He notes he can inspect art and landscapes with magnification but is barred from examining female beauty, leaving his curiosity about femininity only half fulfilled.
The trustee of Luce township will be in Richland city each Monday and Saturday and in Eureka each Wednesday to conduct township business. Additional meetings may occur when not on the road. F. W. Dodd, Trustee of Luce township.
The applicant seeks a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in Rockport Spencer County Indiana. The venue in Third street west room on the ground floor describes exact lot dimensions and room layout with two glass doors two windows in the west wall and other features. Also seeks permission to fill cigars and tobacco and serve lunch with the saloon. October 9 1908.
George Hollander announces at the Spencer county Indiana auditor's office during the November 1908 term a request to license sale of intoxicating liquors including spirits wine and malt for one year with on premise drinking. He also seeks permission to sell cigars tobacco and serve lunch in connection with the saloon.
The Spencer Circuit Court notices a petition by Kopp and others for a dredge drain in Ohio Grass and Luce townships called the Mosley Drain. It marks the hearing for November 16, 1908 and states a spur to the drain and benefits to nearby lands. Clerk J A Hopkins records the filing and docket date.
Frank X. Ruxer applies to the Spencer County Board of Commissioners for a one year liquor license to sell intoxicating beverages at a Rockport premises on Mill Street. He seeks permission to sell cigars and tobacco and to serve lunch in connection with the saloon. The description covers a ground floor room in a two story house on lot eighty seven, with specified dimensions and glass details. November 4, 198.
Henry P. Biedenkopf seeks a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in a saloon on the southeast room of the Occidental Hotel in Rockport Spencer County Indiana with on premises drinking privilege. He requests permission to sell cigars tobacco and serve Juneh with the liquor. December 6 1908.
In Spencer County Indiana the Spencer circuit court November term 1903 requires William Jeffers and unknown heirs of William Jeffers to appear January term 1909 at Rockport Court House to answer the complaint filed by Mary Jetters Grace Jetters and Edna Jeffers. Clerk James A Hopkins notes the court seal.
Notice states that the executor has been appointed administrator of the estate of Francis M Thurman, deceased, in Spencer County Indiana. The Brown Trustee Company and Brown & Brown, attorneys, are listed in the filing but no further details are provided.
Notice to the heirs and fetate interested parties of Anna B L Brengir deceased to appear in Spencer Circuit Court Rockport Indiana on November 7 1008 to show cause why the final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive their shares Witness Clerk of Court October 16 1008 Swan Mason Attys David L Morgan Executer Pleasant De Witt s Little Early Risers sold by T C Dasye
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