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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1914

Page

8

Hamilton County Democrats Name Foley for Senator

Political talks at the Hamilton County Democratic convention in Noblesville embrace support for Michael Foley of Indianapolis for United States senator and Mayor Bell of Indianapolis for governor. The ticket includes Meade Vestal for judge and several county officials with district nominations across Eagle and Tipton counties. Local Republicans plan the ninth district love feast with Charley Donern as principal speaker.

Hamilton County Noplesville Michael Foley Indianapolis United States Way Meade Vestal Melvin Cardwell E B. Sowers Frank Apple Charles Wann Frank Redenbeck Benjamin Q. Albertson Beker George Osborn John Oil Eli Binford John Briles Charles W. Johnson Thorntown Boone County William H. Wilson Harry Reagan Washington Township Silas M. Gums Union Township Robert 3. Kern Clinton Township Abril Romer Covernor Rinnois Charley Donern Actit Hn Fred J. Sims Frankfort United States Senate Republcan Dragon

Past Chiefs Meet Hosts Recall Association Gathering

Mrs Daniel MeIntire and Mrs John Wysong hosted the Past Chief's Association meeting at the former's home. A guessing contest awarded first prize to Mrs May Overleese and hobby prize to Mrs Fancie Butcher. A two course luncheon followed the hour of fellowship.

Daniel MeIntire John Wysong Chief's Association May Overleese Fancie Butcher

Funeral for Uncle Zack Williams Held in New Ross

Funeral services for Uncle Zack Williams were held at the Christian church in New Ross on Friday at 10 30 pm. The rites were conducted by W P Peterson. Williams died far from his boyhood and manhood scenes as his body arrived.

New Rogs Zack Williams The Christian Church W. P. Peterson Bis

Obituary Notice for Zacharian Williams With Forty Years in Odd Fellows

Zacharian Williams born January 9 1831 in Kentucky lived most of his life in Indiana with brief Michigan years. He married Sophia Brent in 1861 who survives. He was buried with full Odd Fellows rites after tender care from friends for his body. grandson Walker B. Stanley accompanied the body.

Odd Fellows Zacharian Williams Kentucky Warren Nancy Williams Indiana Walkerville Mich Sophia Brent Walker B. Stanley

New Thorntown Furniture and Undertaking Firm Opens

Ernest McKern, who sold his Thorntown grocery, enters the furniture and undertaking trade. He hires a professional embalmer with nine years of experience to head the undertaking department in the F. M. Pavey room on Pearl Street.

Ernest McKern Thorntown F. M. Pavey Room Pearl Street That City

Banquet Plans Discussed at Republican Meeting

At the Republican state committee HQ in Indianapolis and a Ninth district gathering in Delphi, officials postponed fixing the Ninth district convention date. A love feast or banquet at Frankfort’s Lasonte temple on Thursday April 8 aims to be a district event with Charles Deneen, former Illinois governor, as principal speaker.

Republcan State Committee Hotel Severin Indianapolis W. A. Rouch Delphi Lasonte Frank‘fort Charles Deneen Illinois

Mortgage exemption affidavits due May first

County auditor David M. Clark reminds property owners they must file yearly mortgage exemption affidavits to obtain tax reductions. The process asks many questions and requires both spouses to sign if ownership is joint, with exemptions up to 700 dollars.

David M. Clark

George W Clark Accepts Post in St Marys Ohio

George W Clark leaves Whitestown after two years to move to St Marys Ohio where he will work for Lawter Traction Company. He is disposing of his Whitestown automobile garage and repair shop to Ivor Stark and OJ Turner.

George W. Clark Whitestown St. Mary‘s Ohio Lawter Traction Company Mr. Clark Ivor Stark OJ Turner

Proceedings of probate court guardianship matters

Probate court records detail reports of private sales for trust estates and guardianships. Transfers include stock and personal property to various buyers, appraisals and mortgage actions, and fees for attorneys totaling modest sums in settlement of services.

Band Director Prospect From St. Louis Visits Lebanon

John F. Meth of St. Louis visits Lebanon to meet Lebanon City band members and discuss taking the director post. Meth is an experienced bandmaster and cornetist, about 66 years old, who has led Field's Minstrels Robinson's Circus Evang Honey Bay Minstrels and other ensembles.

John F. Meth St. Louis Lebanon Meth Ife Field's Minstrels Robinson‘s Circus Evang Honey Bay Minstrels

Hopewell Church Sees Revival Under Rev Pratt

The Hopewell country church near Crawfords ville shows renewal after the arrival of Rev. Mr. Pratt. Attendance and Sunday school interest rise, with plans for morning and evening services on Sunday April 13. Parishioners urged to attend for a sermon worth hearing.

Mr. Pratt Crawfordsville Hopewell Joseph Griffi Pratt New Ife

Water meters to be installed citywide plan grows

The city begins installing meters on East South Street and plans to roll them out across all roads. The Thompson Meter Company of Brooklyn will supply about a thousand meters, to be paid as needed. Larger consumers receive meters first, with all users eventually billed by meter. About one hundred meters are in use now. James Parish will supply cement barrels and Ford Meter Box Company will provide tops.

East South Street Thompson Meter Company Brooklyn X. Y Avery James Parish Ford Meter Box Company Wabash Indiana

Jamestown Check Forgery Suspected In Bank Scam

A Citizens State Bank check signed by Ike Davis payable to Son Day was found forged after being paid by First National Bank of Crawfordsville. The bank notified Crawfordsville, the writer’s identity remains unknown, and the money was recovered.

Jamestown Citizens State Bank Ike Davis Son Day Davis First National Bank of Crawfordsville Piersa First National

Dismissal of Long-Pending State Cases

On motion of the prosecuting attorney several state cases that had lingered were dismissed. The first includes two cases against James Simpson for horse stealing. Other defendants named are Harry Williams for burglary Harrison Fadgett for child desertion D T Costello for obstructing a highway Everett Sheets for receiving stolen goods John H Ronk for removal of mortgaged property. Most had no arrest previously recorded.

Ist James Simpson Harry Willams Harrison Fadgett D. T. Costello Evertt Sheets John H. Ronk

Distributions Made by Former Church Members Near Lebanon

Former members of the disbanded Christian church three miles west of Lebanon met at Hazel College school house and agreed to distribute the sale proceeds. One hundred dollars goes to Pleasant View old cemetery and the remaining 68.72 to Central Christian church in this city. H. P. Purdue chaired, with Marie Purdue as secretary.

Christian Church Lebanon Hazel College Pleasant View Central Christian Church H. P. Purdue Marie Purdue

Charming Talk Delights Magazine Club Meeting

The Magazine Club held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. Albert Stephenson’s East Pearl Street home with hosts Mrs. O. H. Carmichael and Mrs. Stephenson. Mrs. Demarehus Brown of Indianapolis gave a charming Bernard Shaw talk, praised as the year’s most enjoyable. A dainty lunch was served.

Magazine Club Albert. Stephenson East Pearl Street O. H. ,Carmichael Stephenson Demarehus Brown Indianapolis Bernard Shaw Brown

Doubts On Rumored Central Indiana Railway Sale

A local railway man in Indianapolis casts doubt on rumors of a sale involving Central Indiana. He notes Pennsylvania and Big Four currently own belt lines there and doubts any deal will occur, arguing a single owner would improve efficiency and cut transfer delays.

We Central Indiana Caday Wag Pennsy Tvanig Wacy Struth Otter Pennsylvania Indianapolis Indiana Peninsylvania

Clubbed 21 Year Old Teacher Found Murdered Near Village

Lydia Beecher, 21, a Poland district teacher, was found in a swamp near the village after being clubbed on the head. Relatives and villagers searched overnight, then discovered her body about a quarter mile from the village. Her clothing was torn indicating a violent struggle before death.

Utica Ming Lydia Beecher District 1 Poland Misa Beecher

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Foley Bell Eagle Democrats Eagle Township Walter Pitzer M. P. Brandenburg John Beeler Charles Miller Allan Moore Leotus Neese George Ditzenberger John Scott Tipton County Progressive Convention S.A. Oliver Everett George Herron George Wikinson Robert Miller George of Sugar Creek Daniel McIntire John Wysong New Ross Zack ‘ Wiliams Uior Deneen Minois Cas Bey Ohio Lawter Tractor Company James R. Sullivan Tilman E. Brown Clyde R. Matthews Citizens Joan and Trust Company Samuel Neese Alonzo Neese Ward Martha D. Robison Robison Wiliam A A. Reynolds Mary J. Weatherly James 8. Weatherly William A Roy William F. Perkins Wilma Perkins Jessie B. Perkins Lane Busby Les Born Sim William OH. Crear Charles Morgan Union Trust Company Annie Valentine Person unFord Windale Fourt Eupson T. Lane Samuel S. Heath Trist Company William E. Vanatedall Elizabeth Bailey Marcus Cady Fredercke C. Anderson Asbury Anderson James Gardner Myrtle Ervin Kate Hall David E. Anderson Russell Anderson John L. Hyseng John A. Hyseng Caleb Bratton American Abbitt George S. Abbitt Martha McRoberts Indiana Smith Josephine Good Melvina Kolb Loretta Artmen Gorka Abbitt CML Alexander M. McMillan A. J. Smith & Song Co Albert Johnston Edward Robson Elizabeth Robison Guardian Robisons Oinly Chicago Foun F. Meth Hopewell Church Hate Pratt Miwever Ike Mave Demarchus Brown Cen Tral Indiana Mur
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