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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1914

Page

9

Pardon Granted for James Bush with Conditions

Governor Ralston pardoned James Bush of Boone County with terms to pay a $100 fine, leave Eagleton within thirty days, and avoid liquor business. Bush, convicted in 1908 for liquor violation, faced six months, but parole was suspended then. He now opts to leave town rather than serve more jail time.

Ralston James Bush Boone County Jalon Eagletown Hamilton County Rush Hagletown Rash Samuel R. Artman Boone Circuit Court Artman Boone County Hamilton Circuit Court W. H. Parr Ham|ton County Mr. Artinai

Lecturer Promotes Irrigated Land Across Nine States

Frank Caldwell of the Land and Improvement Co. of Omaha lectured in Bartholomew county Indiana and traveled through nine states in recent months promoting irrigated land in the southwest. He visits Vinita Texas and speaks to prospective buyers, often leading excursions to the developing territory. Caldwell is son of former county commissioner John H. Caldwell and works in Omaha.

Frank Caldwell John H. Caldwell Lebanon Hope Bartholomew County Ind Land and Improvement i Co Omaha Neb Caldwell Vinita Texas

Miss Mary Stanley Receives Ovation in Boston Recital

Miss Mary Stanley daughter of Mr and Mrs F D Stanley of this city drew a large ovation at a Baptist church in Boston where she performed a recital with a cornetist and violinist A grand bouquet was presented to her during the evening She is spoken of as an exceptional reader and is in her centier year at the Curry School of Expression She previously performed in Lebanon last summer at the Central Christian church

Mary Stanley F. D. Stanley Boston Miss Stanley Jones Curry School of Expression Shi Lebanon Central Christan Church

New neighbors near Waynetown meet Jon Riley

The Waynetown Dispatch reports a resident, Jon Riley of the Davia farm east of town, hosts a social gathering with Pred Utterback and others. Over two to three hours the group introduced Riley to local residents, sharing apples and popcorn and a cordial social time with his neighbors.

Jon Riley Boone County Davia Pred Utterback James Donelson Wilbur Smith A. M. Parish Ralph Wilson Gillien Conner J. W. Grenard John Kline Harry Lewzader Riley Helleve Ua Waynetown Dispatch

Art Exhibit April 24 Showcases Indiana Artists

Fifty paintings by noted Indiana artists will be shown in Lebanon on April 24 as part of a traveling exhibition. The Florenting Club organized the display, following earlier showings in Frankfort, and the event draws local attention to Indiana art.

Indiana Florenting Club Lebanon Frankfort

Operation Performed on Dr Ball at Methodist Hospital

Dr J R Ball underwent an appendectomy Sunday night at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Surgeons Pratt and Clark led the operation after he fell ill Saturday. Mrs Ball and other relatives were present. doctors report an encouraging outlook.

J. R. Ball Indianapolis Methodist Hospital Ball Pratt and Clark Hall Clark Heath W. H. Wine

New Deputy Sheriff Sworn In Boone County

R. W. Roberts was sworn in as deputy sheriff of Boone County this morning and began duties immediately. C. C. Galvin's connection to the office ended last week, with Roberts' appointment made Monday. Roberts brings wide experience from various county offices and will assist Sheriff McRoberts.

R. W. Roberts Boone County C. C. Galvin Roberts Roberty McRoberta

Local man backs Reportoire Co at Grand Theatre

A local production company presents Under Arizona Skies at the Grand Theatre with McDowelle's Players delivering a western drama led by Dave Calls and Leasie Jackson. The company, owned by Levy Stevens, opens with a ten cent admission and features a strong supporting musical act by James H. McCoy and Beastie Jackson.

McDowelle Grand Theatre Arizona Skiea Dave Calls Steve Morton Leasie Jackson Elsie Randolph Ray McDowelle Mendoza Bruce Conquer Hi Hawkins James E. McCoy Freckles Oscar Wheeler Farson Jack Core Nachpoluas Reba Core Mabel Cannon Corlie Clifton Peplta Headlingers James H. McCoy Beastie Jackson Baby McCoy the Graflers Levy Stevens Stevens Thes E. L. Moore Muncie Anderson Elwood

Smith and His Typhoid Show Big Economic Loss From Sickness

Dr J N Hurty health commissioner argues sickness brings large economic cost to families and communities. He cites a fictional Indiana farmer, noting unsafe housing and farm conditions that foster disease, including a musty cellar, ventilated house, manure piles, maggots, and hogs near the kitchen.

J. N. Hurty Elste Smith Herved Indiana

Navy Return of Harry F. Snyder From Three Years Service

Harry F. Snyder has returned to Jamestown after three years in the navy. He visited several foreign countries and speaks proudly of his experiences as a federal employee serving Uncle Sam.

Harry F. Snyder Jamestown Navy Snyder Uncle Sam

Doctor Gibson Promoted to Albany Station Chief

Dr J E Gibson of Jamestown has been promoted to inspector in chief of the United States meat inspection service and will assume charge of the Albany New York station. He will leave for Albany next week to begin duties and the family plans to move from Jamestown to Albany in mid May.

J. E. Gibson Jamestown United States Meat Inspection Service Albany, N Albany

Evans Sues Pearl Evans for Divorce After Abusive Dispute

Carl O Evans filed for divorce from Pearl Evans claiming repeated abuse and threats to take his life and that of his mother. He states they married in 1905 and separated in 1914, with Pearl ejecting his mother, taking their children, and attempting to order groceries at his expense at the Reddick home. He also alleges threats to chastity.

A. J. Shelby Carl O. Evans Pearl Evans Harold Reddick Reddick

Parcel Post Record Keeps Dimming Data for Fifteen Days

Beginning Wednesday and continuing for fifteen days the parcel post division will maintain a careful record of parcel post business. They will log incoming parcels, rural route share, weight, and the origins and destinations of rural route parcels. The effort, though burdensome, aims to supply the postal department with precise statistics for its own purposes.

Thesa Statistica Postal Department

Boone Circuit Court Opens April Term with Docket Set

The April term of the Boone Circuit Court convened Monday, with cases set for trial and several dismissed. Ora J. Baird pleaded guilty to child desertion and was sentenced to 1 to 7 years, paroled on good behavior with weekly support payments. Multiple civil actions and juries are scheduled through June with various damages claims and estate matters listed.

Boone Ora J. Baird Emma Norris Cornelius Westfall Union Trust Company Guardian Ve Edward Robinson Catherine Piersol Oliver Piersol John B. Shelby City of Lebanon Narcissa J. Perrin

County Council Appropriations For Bridge Projects

Special session of the county council approved a $90 typing equipment purchase and detailed funds for new bridges. Bridge No. 1 receives $1,050 while bridge No. 2 gets $4,755 and the list continues with specified amounts for bridges 3 through 15 plus totals for bridges 21 and 30.

Jackson and Breedlove Wed in Indianapolis

Arthur D Jackson and Miss Pansy Breedlove were married Saturday morning in Indianapolis. Pansy Breedlove is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Breedlove of this city. Mr Jackson works at Campbell Smith and Ritche. They plan to honeymoon and begin housekeeping soon, with many friends wishing them a long and prosperous married life.

Indianapolis Pansy Breedlove Richard Breedlove Arthur DB. Jackson

Visiting nurse chosen for Logansport position

Miss Ida McCaslin of Lafayette was recommended as visiting nurse for Logansport by the Red Cross executive board. The Soliders Home superintendent praised her work, and she will headquarter at Dr. Holmes office. She is a Logansport native daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A A McCaslin.

Logansport Pharos Ida McCaslin Lafayette Ourse The Red Cross Association Library Hall G. D. Orwin Miss McCaslin Holmes Conservative Life Insurance Company A. A. McCaslin

County Board Sets Second Graduation Exam for Common Schools

The County Board of Education met Monday and set the second examination for graduation from common schools for April 18 at multiple sites. Names listed include G. S Chavera Clinton No. 5, John A DuVal Eagle Zionaville, T. H. Stonecipher Harrison No. 8, George J. Linton Jackson Jamestown, P. D. Pointer Jefferson Dover, Val Riggins Marion No. 5, C. C. Howard Perry No. 7, Lester Everett Union No. 6 Rex Moors Westington No. 10, J. A Shultz Worth Whitestown, M. C. Marshall. Also approved $203.43 for R. W. Imel, county agricultural agent, for March and authorized a standard typewriter purchase for his office.

County Board of Education Center Central School Lebanon Chavera Clinton John A DuVal Eagle Zionaville T. H. Stonecipher Harrison George J. Linton Jackson Jamestown P. D. Pointer Jefferson

Publisher from Zionsville buys Colfax Standard

George Dewey, former publisher of the Zionsville Times, has purchased the Colfax Standard and will assume control next Monday. He has resided in Colfax the past three years and nine months, and friends commend him as a lively, capable business master.

Zionsville George Dewey the Times Colfax Standard Colfax

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