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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1914
Page
12
A speaker delivered a discourse last night titled What Shall We Think of the Holy Spirit. The audience responded with evident satisfaction, praising the discourse and the speaker's handling of the topic.
High School Notes report the Freshmen Sunshine Girls hosting the Sunshine girls at the high school Friday night with a No Boys sign posted. Teachers purchased a painting The Vigil by Heretofore English fund profits invested in books. The display hangs in Miss Grace Bryan's room. Speaker Mr. Wasser discusses the Holy Spirit and Christian life, while local activities and the upcoming commencement address at the Grand Opera House are noted.
Noblesville Ledger reports Adams Express Co will take over service beginning the first of the month on the Central Indiana Railroad. United States Express Co is currently operating on the line but directors voted weeks ago to go out of business, suggesting this move is part of that cessation.
Several Lebanon residents are connected with both army and navy forces now on the Mexican firing line. Lieutenant Commander Harlan F P Perrill is attached to the Atlantic fleet, as is Bennett Raper a seaman. In the regular army are Harry Tomlinson son of Sam Tomlinson Albert Tribbett Ora Hollingsworth son of George Hollingsworth Tribbett is a member of Company M 11th Infantry.
Governor S. M. Ralston and his wife visited from Indianapolis to attend the funeral of Mrs. Twitha C. Riley. They planned to return home later this afternoon.
Berlin April 23 Colonel Roosevelt, while in South America, expressed strong desire to rejoin the fray in Mexico. An American official said Roosevelt plans to go home at once if hostilities begin, organize and lead a full cavalry brigade, with officers chosen, ready to enter action as soon as war department permits.
In Villa Canatio v Thompson Mize et al the court awarded judgment to the plaintiffs to quiet title. Edwin M Benedict petitions for a guardian for 80 year old Sarah H Beck. Minnie Kindig v Adney et al involves partition with commissioners approved and paid 150. Lydia H Dickerson v Lasley et al partitions granted with commissioners A M McMillan Harry Thompson and Jesse Neff. Guy Perkins divorce from Ella M Perkins. custody to defendant and $5 weekly support plus costs.
Swift & Co. files an account action against Walter Jones for 60 dollars for goods sold and delivered. Sarah T. Hamilton sues George B. and Mary V. Loveless for 126 dollars for domestic work with liquidated damages and costs. Miss Eichman Hostess hosted the 500 club gathering in Morton Place with pink and green décor and favors of pink and green iron baskets.
William Singleton and others transfer parcels in Marion, Clinton, Lebanon, Whitestown, Zionsville, and more for sums including 1, 2,588, 450, and 10,000 dollars. Deeds involve lots, additions, and tracts in Fairview, Buck’s, Longley’s, Kenworthy’s, and Jefferson. Also noted is a political note on Miss Tda McCaslin’s nurse-power support and a June 17 banquet endorsed by local medical and Red Cross groups.
In Indianapolis on April 23 Republicans nominated Hugh Miller for United States senator after two names were submitted. The first ballot gave Miller 946 votes to Bookwalter 493. Quincy A. Myers was named by acclamation for Judge of the Supreme Court.
At Moose Hall Park yesterday afternoon the eighth grade outscored the seventh grade 21 to 0 in a baseball game marked by many errors. A notable moment came on a home run by Paul Trowbridge. Eighth graders G Gardner and H Matthews led the infield with D Burke pitching, while D White served as pitcher for the seventh grade.
A damage suit by Jones Long against Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Co. was compromised after a trial was set in Boone County. Long sought 15000 dollars for injuries from a street car collision. settlement grants 400 dollars to the plaintiff with costs responsibility.
The school musical organizations directed by Miss Carolyn English will perform in the high school assembly room Friday night. The A and B chorus, boys and girls glee clubs, and the high school orchestra will present a free program, with patrons of the school especially invited.
The Country Culture Club, a social embroidery group of several ladies south of town, held its inaugural meeting Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Vern Martin. The club plans literary and musical programs and meets biweekly. Refreshments were served by the hostess and the afternoon was enjoyed.
The city library reference department gathers newspaper clippings on the Mexico situation since the insurrection began. Mrs. Cora Bynum clips national editorials from major papers, with Miss Caroline Meyer overseeing the reference room. The collection aims to spark renewed interest among students and researchers.
The public library board plans a basement reading room for men to read daily papers and magazines. It aims to attract working men in casual dress who hesitate to use the library proper. If successful, the venture may expand. a committee of Mrs Harney and Mrs Lane will select furniture.
A surprise gathering at Mrs. Logan’s Whites Town home marked her fiftieth birthday. Neighbors and friends arrived at eleven with baskets and gifts, sharing a bounteous spread and good cheer. Attendees included Ed A. Stark and family, L E Smith and son Herbert, R T Linville, Morris Hager and children, Henry Ford and daughter Beulah, Julia Wood, Samuel Rose, Chas Harkins, Linnie Powell, Elsie Reynolds, Lena Hawkins, Elnora Marvel, Amelia Garden, Jennie and Ruby Scott, and Herschel Smith.
The April 18 common schools exams produced fourteen passing grades from thirty six applicants. Names span Center, Clinton, Eagle, Jefferson, Union, Washington, and more, with seventh grade geography passers listed by center. Local news mentions include Gov Ralston seeking delegates for the National Top Notch Farmers Club and Frankfort High School’s representation in the North Central Indiana Oratorical contest.
Andrew Rubiens moves to Frankfort as first assistant at a Greek owned candy kitchen. W A Frazier offers to mobilize Woodmen of the World regiments for possible action against Mexico. Governor and Mrs. Ralston attend funeral of Mrs Talitha Riley who once wore men's clothing to the Civil War front. Sallivia Times edited by Carl Carr issues a spring improvement edition. L Brown promotes Lafayette to Kankakee rail line with bonds funding, freight focus and grain traffic. Burglars target Rev A W Cash’s home twice with no loot. Crawfordsville Historical Society installs new officers led by president G B Long.
An old alarm on kidney care says Americans overeat and drink poorly, stressing kidneys. It urges four ounces of rad salts from a pharmacist to be taken as a tablespoonful in water daily for a few weeks to flush kidneys, ease back pain, and stop bladder issues, touting a grape and lemon juice lithia blend as safe and inexpensive.
An old advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a home solution for darkening gray hair and stopping dandruff. It claims the tonic produces natural looking, evenly dark hair after a few applications and notes a ready-made bottle costs about 60 cents.
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