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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
6
The trustee F W Dodd states he will be at his Richland office every Monday and Saturday and at Eureka every Wednesday to transact township business. He will also handle township matters on other days when not traveling.
The notice states Atlas Clark will apply at the October 1908 Spencer County commissioners meeting, Rockport Indiana, for a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a sub divided ground floor west room on Third Street, with on premises consumption, and to sell cigars tobacco and provide lunch in connection with the saloon.
George W. Schreiner submits in Spencer County Indiana a request at the October 1908 board of commissioners term for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in a ground floor room of a two story brick building on Wright and Griffiths addition in Rockport. The room fronts Washington street and includes three large doors with glass panes, plus a store room and ware room access. He seeks permission to sell cigars and tobacco and to serve lunch with the saloon.
John Rupprcent signs to appear before Spencer county commissioners at Rockport in October 1908 for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under a quart with on premises drinking. The request covers a south east room of a two story brick building in Fulda and asks also to sell cigars and tobacco with the saloon.
The text records a sworn statement by T E Snyder cashier of the Farmer's Bank of Rockport Indiana. It notes the statement is true and was sworn before Notary Public E L Boyd with commission expiring January 31 1909.
The State of Indiana Spencer County appoints an administrator for the estate of Francis M Thurman deceased. The estate is described as solvent. Brown Trust Company and Brown & Brown serve as attorneys.
An experienced traveler states fatigue comes from resisting motion. Relax the body and let the train carry you. Use foot rests or a bag as a makeshift footstool to keep feet off the floor and reduce vibration. True repose requires complete relaxation during travel.
Collier’s Weekly August 23 editorial blasts Republican money influence and ties Taft to corporate figures. It cites Harriman Du Pont and Powder Trust links, condemns Cannon’s control of House rules, and laments Bourbonism in the party amid public anger over policy.
A reflective note discusses the danger of excessive economy as a response to dire financial prospects. It warns that frugality can threaten the present by casting a heavy, overcast outlook on the near future.
Indianapolis September 28 A clash between Governor Hanly and Republican senators was avoided by counsel. Senator Stephens proposed a sharp rebuke against the governor for opposing the Vincennes university claim. A caucus condemned the move but the resolution was not sent. The senate will not recognize the governor’s demand to repudiation the Vincennes claim. The governor is pleased with passage of the county option bill and will not press the Vincennes matter. The senate passed night rider bills with 10 004 for special officers and penalties for destroying tobacco. The only major measure before the senate is a proposed constitutional amendment to ban liquor manufacture and sale in Indiana, which appears unlikely to pass. Some minority senators may try to influence it but it will likely die in Judiciary Committee A. Leading Republican lawyers say only one constitutional amendment can be pending at a time.
Yosouf owned a valuable horse and, while transacting business, a thief stole it. The thief claimed ownership before the kaid, but Yosouf challenged him by asking which eye the horse was blind in. The thief guessed left eye. Yosouf revealed the horse was blind in neither eye, restoring ownership and punishing the thief.
Rider Haggard recalls a Bradenham wood incident where a 200 year old oak was felled and the taproot revealed an ancient horseshoe wedged inside the hollow. A acorn supposedly fell in, grew around the iron over generations, binding wood and metal as a unique paperweight once housed in Bradenham Hall.
John Romine writes from Bowbealls North Dakota expressing belief of a Democratic landslide and urging renewal of the Democratic Party subscription while predicting Bryan’s carried state this fall. He notes Democrat support rising, governor’s election a turning point, and drummers wearing Bryan badges. He also wishes Indiana’s outcome.
Vincil Lester born February 17 1890 in Daviess county Kentucky died September 13 1907 at home in Rockport Indiana aged 18 years 6 months 26 days She bore suffering with fortitude and joined the church a week before death ready to meet her savior She was conscious to the end Survived by father mother three brothers and one sister Interment in Rockport cemetery.
Daily trains from Rockport include No 41 at 7 15 a m and No 45 at 7 00 p m except Sunday No 47 runs 7 00 p m Sundays only No 40 arrives 10 35 a m No 44 9 52 p m No 41 connects at Lincoln City to Louisville and east Nos 45 and 47 connect east to Huntingburg All trains connect for St Louis and west Also signed H Helmbock Local Ticket Agent
A Liverpool barber's shop has a single chair when a man with a big hat enters and shoots to silence the barber, asking only for a shave. After the haircut the man pockets the revolver and quips that the barber was deaf and dumb, keeping him quiet. The tale is framed as a local newspaper joke.
An old advertisement claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures constipation and related female disorders. It cites testimonials from several women and a nun, notes affordability, and offers free samples with mailing address and local retailer.
Evansville Railway Company timetable details for Rockport Evansville Hatfield and intermediate points with hourly departures from early morning to evening and special connections to Richland Lake Port. Freight depot at Main and Suh Streets lists daily freight service at 3 45 p m except Sunday. Contact numbers Home 229 Cumberland 170.
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