Grafton Caplinger Rises To Eternal Rest In Indiana
Grafton J Caplinger born March 20 1852 in Johnson county Indiana died February 7 1914 at his Indianapolis home after months of illness He married Nancy A Lar ley April 1 1882 and had six children William Daisy Louie Cleo Oscar and Leslie all survive except Louie and Oscar Funeral held February 10 at 10 AM at 25 North Holmes Ave with burial at Crown Hill cemetery Rev Price officiating
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Grafton J. Caplinger
Johnson Esusty
Indiana
Indianapolis
Wss
Nancy A. Larley
William Daisy
Louie
Cleo
Oscar
Leslie
Reek Lane
North Holmes Ave
Crown Hill Cemetery
Price
Repair Plans Between Historic Agencies Revealed
A terse note outlines repair efforts before a scheduled rush in the fall, citing cooperation between local bureaus and contractors to address infrastructure needs. The document emphasizes safety, funding, and timeline milestones for ongoing projects.
Divorce Filed by Samuel E B Ham in Lebanon
Samuel EB Ham sues Viola Ham for divorce. Married July 29 1909 and separated January 6 1914. He cites temper and insults, claims she blocked meals, locked herself in a room, and had a conflict with his daughter from a prior marriage. His attorney is C D Crear. Mrs Ham was formerly Manna Bateman.
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Lebanon
Samuel EB. Ham
Viola Ham
C. D. Crear
Ham
Manna Bateman
Sizable Capons Marketed By Local Poultry Women
Mrs James Gordon north of town sold thirty eight capons averaging ten pounds each. E R Jaques of Thorntown bought them. Mrs Wm A Lane of Jackson township sold sixty four capons to Jaques Poultry Company last Saturday for 108 dollars averaging 168 each. Capons averaged ten pounds each.
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James Gordon North
E. R. Jaques
Thorntown
Wm. A. Lane
Jacksop Township
Jaques Poultry Company
Ladoga Post Office Robbery Captures About $1300 Loot
In Ladoga on a Wednesday morning a gang pried a rear window, used a sledge hammer to blast the safe, and planted autoglycerin charges. They escaped with stamps and mail, leaving the cash drawer and most records intact. the total loot was about $1300. The blast disturbed tables, walls, and a window pane, but the postmaster’s cash box remained unopened.
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Ladoga
Fice
Starova
John Lough
Uut Postmater Lough
Logan Ron
Karl Ullmayer
Mra Medgaret Foster
Mille
Second Annual Men's Banquet at Advance Church
The vestry of Advance Christian Church hosted the second annual men’s banquet last Friday with over a hundred attendees. Rev. C E Kelley chaired the event and Rev. O W McGaughey of Veedersburg delivered the main address praising everyday work for the Master and the Church.
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Advance Christian Church
C. E. Kelley
O. W McGaughey
Veedersburg
McGaughey
Jas. Hendrix Chas, Farlow
Robert Fulwide
Fred Thompson
Marvin Caldwell
Ora Swindler
Nina Waters
Mud Wall
Verna Corneline
John McConaughy
William Weldon
T. E. Burrin
Directors Meet to Set Agenda for February Club
Advance Commercial Club officers and directors met in the bank building last Thursday to discuss matters for official action. They selected two or three items to be proposed at the February meeting to be held Monday evening the 23d.
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Advance Commercial Club
Bank
Why Did They Come in Advance Tuesday Candidate Day
Six county office candidates and three township trustees appeared in Advance on Tuesday, prompting debate over why so many sought offices. Patrons joked about Uncle Jim Bowman’s influence, with speculation about Democratic and Republican delegates and local power dynamics, while readers were invited to submit theories.
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Advance
Boone County
Ian Uncle Sim
Tere
Jim
Bowman
Hustler
Jim Bowman
Joe Frazier Wins Ribbons and Cup at Indianapolis Poultry Show
Joe Frazier entered several pens of single Comb Buff Orpingtons at the Indianapolis International Poultry Show last week and returned with multiple ribbons and a $50 silver cup. He secured first on a young pen, second on old pea, third and fifth on his cockerel, and a fourth on hens.
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Joe Frazier
Indianapolis
Mr. Frazier
Knights of Pythias 50th Anniversary Invitation
Announcement urges every subordinate lodge to observe the fiftieth anniversary of the Knights of Pythias on February 19. The Advance Lodge plans an evening program with speakers and invites the public and all members to attend with guests.
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Order of Knights of Pythias
Lodg
Aunt Nancy Whitecotton Celebrates 79th Birthday In Style
The 79th birthday of Aunt Nancy Whitecotton was celebrated with a wood chopping bee for the men and a house-working bee for the women. Twenty six relatives gathered at her home last Thursday, delivering seven cords of wood and a lavish dinner, reflecting charity and affection in a traditional, old fashioned celebration.
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Aunt Nancy Whitecotton
Aunt Nancy
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Weldon
Twenty neighbors surprised Mrs. W. O. Weldon on Monday evening during a phone chat with Mrs. Rush Wooms. The lively gathering featured music and games with popcorn and candies and ended with wishes for more happy birthdays.
Second Musical by Band Promised for February 28
The band repeats a successful show with a second entertainment on Saturday evening February 28 at the Opera House. New music has been secured and rehearsals completed. A highlight will be an anvil chorus by band members as they aim to surpass the first performance.
Shower of Gifts for Miss Stella Gregory Before Wedding
About twenty friends gathered at the Gregory home last Friday evening and presented a shower of gifts. Miss Stella Gregory will wed Wilbur Padgett of Lebanon on Saturday. the event featured many beautiful and useful presents and was enjoyed by all.
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Miss Stella Gregory
Miss Gregory
Boone County Republicans elect new county chair and officers
The newly elected Boone county precinct committeemen met in Lebanon last Monday afternoon and chose Lee Bratton a former Advance Schools teacher as county chairman. Milton Hussey of Zionsville was named vice chairman Harry T. Thompson of Lebanon secretary and A W L Newcomer treasurer.
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Republican Party
Boone County
Court House
Lebanon
Lee Bratton
Advance Schools
Milton Hussey
Zionsville
Harry T. Thompson
A. W. L. Newcomer
Township Democra tic forces appoint Herbert C Epperson chair
Township chair Herbert C. Epperson, cashier of the State Bank of Advance, takes a new post with significant influence. Democratic precinct committeemen named are Trustee Graves Roy Ailes Clay Bumgardner and Oliver Swindier.
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Herbert C. Epperson
State Bank of Advance
Jackson Township
Trustee Graves
Roy Ailes
Clay Bumgardner
Oliver Swindier
Death of Mrs Angeline Conner in Indiana family obituary
Mrs Angeline Conner aged 60 died at her daughter’s home near Ait Zion after weeks of illness. She leaves seven children six living Lula Smiey Laura Lynn Mel Powell William Connor Charles Connor and Saith Connor with three sisters and two brothers. A devout Presbyterian, she will be buried near Union Sweet New Ross. Funeral at New Keoss Christian church tomorrow morning conducted by Rev A S Euchannon of Indianapolis.
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Angeline Conor
Mra M. B.poweli
Ait Zion
Connor
Lula Smiey
Laura Lynn
Mel Powell
Wiliam Connor
Johstown
Charles Connor
Advance
Saith Connor
Apachs
Oklahoma
Bila Neely
Crawfordsville
Allee Shultz
Lebanon
Georgia Baird
New Ross
Benjamin Bird
Dick Baird
Apache
Union Sweet
New Reas
Christian Church
New Keoss
A S_~ Euchannon
Ludiansapolia
Hoosier Electric Construction Company Notice
The Hoosier Electric Construction Company informs of imminent departure for Waynetown. Persons planning electrical work or wiring connections for lights should act immediately to meet preparatory requirements.
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Hoosier Hictic Construction Company
Waynetown
Hoosier Electric Construction Company
Ladies Aid Entertain at Christian Church Hall
The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church hosted a Thursday night event at Red ca Men’s Hall with a devotional program, readings, and music. A two course luncheon followed as the annual gathering drew about ten attendees. special thanks to F. Doty and the male quartet Caplinger Lucas Roark and Mc Conaughy for their help.
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Red Ca
Aid Society of the
Christian Church
F. Doty
Caplinger
Lucas
Roark
McConaughy
Town Board Convenes Final Talk on Electric Installation
Engineer Foxworthy visited on Thursday to conduct a final conference with the town board about installing electricity.
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Foxworthy
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Knights of Pythias
Steerer
Cindy Ohou
Steere
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Ladies Aid
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