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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
3
A brief report describes early visits that yielded complimentary remarks and favorable impressions. The article notes positive reactions from attendees and highlights courteous exchanges with hosts and organizers.
A Kentucky observer praises Rockport and its traction line to Evansville, noting the town’s thriving Main Street, court house condition, and booming trade. He praises the hospitality of Mr and Mrs L J Harley and recounts crowds of 5 000 to 7 000 at the Spencer County fair with rising gate receipts and heavy promotion.
In Poseyville Indiana a contractor imported fifty African American laborers due to labor shortages for road work. Residents issued immediate threats to expel the men, with dynamite warnings reported. Authorities heightened guards and pledged protection if they remain orderly. The case is tied to past arson threats against a Black resident and his employer nearby.
In Anderson Indiana Aug 31 petitions for free gravel roads under the new law total eighty nine with more expected. About 200 miles of roads may be improved at roughly 2000 dollars per mile, paid mainly to adjoining farmers. County cost near half a million dollars, boosting farm property values accordingly.
South Bend Indiana police announce a city wide roundup of suspicious characters after a spike in burglaries. Suspects likely to yield evidence will be sent to county jail and vagrants ordered to leave the city within five hours of release as rail lines bring many tramps this fall.
Goshen Indiana August 31 Hiram Goodspeed longtime Ligonier postmaster made three failed suicide attempts. He aimed a pistol planned to step before a train and was about to leap from a third story window before others intervened. Investigators found tax liens of several thousand dollars contributed to the distress.
E. E. Bullis of the Chicago advertising firm Lord & Thomas and his ten year old son, and Mrs. W. T. Cresmer of Chicago, were injured when Bullis’ car was struck by an Erie limited train south of Hammond Indiana. Bullis suffers a spinal injury, the boy an internal injury, and Mrs. Cresmer knee injuries. None are expected to die.
Huntington Ind Aug 31 The next reunion of the Forty seventh Indiana regiment of Volunteers will be held at Bluffton EB Y Sturgis of Bluffton was named president More than 200 veterans who fought under General James R Slack met here The program ended with all soldiers given an automobile excursion over the city
A reflective line notes that the adage good die young may explain why some old tales seem poor in quality. It implies a critique of enduring legends and the evolving standard of storytelling.
Mrs John Joslyn of Hezekiah Griffiths farm near PetersvilleIndiana faces blood poisoning after a rat bite. She freed a rat trapped and the animal leaped, wounding her hand deeply two weeks ago.
Evansville Indiana August 31 Claude Gardner dreaming he was fishing fell from a bed rolled from a two story building sustaining injuries likely to be fatal authorities report the accident occurred as he imagined landing a five pound black bass
The piece lists various holiday beliefs: luck following a person if stirring liquid east to west, Scots breaking oat cake pieces into the fire to appease evil forces, nine knob cake traditions, and related mince pie superstitions. It notes avoiding mince pie gifts, eating pies with fingers, and gathering pies at many houses for luck, plus luck from wrapping a pie in silver and keeping it until July.
A tale from the New York Press recounts how Louis VII shaved his whiskers under bishoply injunctions prompting Eleanor of Aquitaine to divorce him. She later wed the Count of Anjou, who became king and sparked wars over Poitou and Guienne, a conflict the piece claims could have been avoided.
In 1860 regimental journal lore from the Fighting Fifth recounts Colonel FitzRoy then Captain firing an air gun at a protected scavenger bird. The court of inquiry, chaired by FitzRoy, ruled the bird died of sunstroke, a finding signed by Phil FitzRoy.
A man, hopelessly in love, writes a four line ode and sends it to his beloved. She replies with a sharp aside noting the acrostic formed by the first letters of his opening lines. Her critique reveals the hidden message and a playful sting.
An elderly woman is brought to a London hospital with a poisoned leg. The house surgeon bluntly declares the leg must be removed entirely, noting there is no other chance. The patient responds with grim resignation and a hint of faith.
London Chronicle notes frost on the Moon shows surface changes. It attributes a fading white patch at sunrise to hoarfrost melting, with frost deposition and melting occurring in other regions of the Moon.
In Chicago a quarrel erupts as Wareham Long complains a neighbor insulted him after asking for old clothing to aid a "pure man." She reportedly offered only a bathin' suit, provoking indignation from Long.
Tyre Dout expresses readiness to work and says he would like a job calling out the stations on an Atlantic liner. He emphasizes wanting a role that fits his skills and interests.
Briggs asks if a scientific kiss exists while Griggs replies a kiss is true science only when you break away from the girl without getting engaged, a quip attributed to the Kansas City Independent.
A compact reflection cites Quintilian on the first step toward excellence being freedom from error, framing error avoidance as essential to achievement.
An article advocates Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to restore bowel regularity and digestion in aging individuals. It claims benefits for liver and kidneys, cites testimonials from senior users, and notes price and availability from druggists and the Pepsin Syrup Co.
Evansville Railway Company Eastern Division lists ticket office at 216 Main Street. Passenger cars run Rockport to Evansville and intermediate points from early morning to night with specific departures including Hatfield service. Connections exist with Richland Lake P. Co. freight depot at Main and 9th. Freight car leaves Rockport for Evansville daily except Sunday. Information lines provide telephone numbers and two management names.
Train schedule from Rockport lists No 41 leaving 7 15 a m, No 45 7 00 p m except Sunday, No 47 7 00 p m Sunday only. Arrivals include No 40 at 10 35 a m and No 44 at 9 52 p m. Connections: No 41 to Lincoln City for Louisville and east. Nos 45 and 47 to Huntingburg and east. all trains connect for St Louis and west. H Helmbock, Local Ticket Agent.
An advertisement touts Rings Little Liver Pills as a cure for biliousness and sick headache. It claims the pills keep you well and are sold for 25 cents by T. C. Basye.
John Pym argues that God alone is the ultimate end and sole measure of happiness. He contends that setting means and end against each other leads to impotence and defect in both.
A compact quotation framing knowledge as the balance wheel of zeal and wisdom. It contrasts zeal without learning to navigating in darkness, echoing Newtonian insight about practical understanding guiding actions.
The text notes Milligan and his wife have obtained money they sought but remain unhappy, contrasting their gain with the Swizzlehams’ longer hold and implying perpetual dissatisfaction despite wealth.
Beep Laxative Cough Syrup promises quick relief for coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat trouble. Mothers especially recommend it for children. Pleasant to take gently laxative sold by T C Basye.
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