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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1914
Page
14
Miss Josephine Henry, about 54, died in Thorn Town after a hand sickle pierced her heart while she trimmed grass in her father's yard. The inquest noted the wound entered from the left side. her death occurred minutes after the accident.
Congress moves to raise monthly deposit limit from 100 dollars and increase maximum interest bearing balance from 500 to 1000 dollars in postal savings banks. Assistant Postmaster General Dockery says current limits drive users away and hinder intended banking service. House approval was unanimous. Senate near vote with expected passage barring minor obstacles.
The discussion focuses on amending the new federal reserve act to require postal savings funds to be deposited with member banks. Debate shows support to keep the present system while easing repeals. Postmaster General backs the pending bill, arguing fears of private banking interference are unfounded.
H. G. Brown traveled to Indianapolis for a state board of education session. The board opened about twenty bids today for supplying arithmetics readers and copy books to be used in graded schools.
Mechanical engineer C H Matthews of Indianapolis has been hired to draft detailed plans for the Alexander manure spreader. Within ninety days, manufacturing will begin after final refinements to the crude model. The spreader, demonstrated under I P Hooton, is praised as the best on the market and will be produced under his supervision.
The Felker kitchen cabinet factory transfer to Palmer and Mc Mahan of Anderson closes Friday after deeds pass. Receivership proceedings are adjusted with final report, and the receiver discharged. Felker Co retains possession until remaining materials at the plant are processed into cabinets.
Owen Tomlinson writes from Kiangan Ifugao detailing a January to February trip to Manila and the Exposition. He describes travel by foot train and auto with Ifugao companions, their astonishment at cars electric lights and the sea, a major fire that destroyed much of the Exposition, and his new Masonry ranks plus political turmoil in Manila as officials resign or are dismissed.
The speaker doubts upcoming changes, fearing a new appointee for the speaker's job and widespread government instability. They warn that positions may shift and many workers could be sent home as control passes to Filipino staff.
The Rev Demetrius Tillotson of Green Castle praised Governor Ralston for appointing Grose of DePauw University to the state board of education. He described Grose as thoroughly devoted and sincerely working for church and school and predicted strong appreciation from both institutions.
Boone county Democrats have rented upstairs rooms in the Brown building on the east side of the state for party headquarters soon. The City Band, previously using those rooms, moved to an upstairs room in the Rookery building on West Main street.
Capt. Robert William Williamson, a former Lebanon resident, died at the Soldiers' Home in Danville Illinois. He was about seventy two, unmarried, and a Civil War veteran who enlisted from Lebanon County. He left Lebanon about thirty years ago and news of his death comes as a surprise to locals.
Word received from Darlington reports the death of Mrs. Hannah Peterson of this vicinity. She had visited her daughter Mrs. Hattie Steele in Bloomington, Indiana, and died at 7 p.m. Thursday from arteriosclerosis. The widow of John Peterson a former Montgomery County commissioner she was over 80 and survived by her daughter Mrs Steele and three sons Wallace Albert K and James A all of this area. Charles Peterson previously died while teaching at Purdue University. The body will be brought home for burial.
The Thorntown Times notes unseen information due to leading parties’ reticence. Walter G. Crose, a known hustler, is seen doing light jobs around the Robert Miller bungalow on Market Street while not rustling elsewhere in Zionsville. The paper wishes him luck and happiness.
Lebanon and Kokomo club ladies attended the Ninth District Federation Magazine meeting at the Main Street Christian church with festive welcomes. Mrs. O M Pittenger chaired events while speakers included Mrs B S Higgins and Miss Vida Newsome. Indiana University president William Lowe Bryan spoke on Real and Pseudo Work. musical performances by Mrs Eckert and others followed by district officer elections.
Mrs Eve Trotter a lifelong Methodist of Jamestown died at her N Darlington street home late Wednesday night at age 75 after a period of ill health. She leaves eight children three daughters and four sons and was known for kindness to the sick and needy.
The Educational Congress of the Disciples of Christ at Irvington closed Thursday with addresses and discussions that were intensely interesting. Dr. Schuiler Matthews of Chicago University spoke during the session.
Br. Matthews delivered an address Wednesday evening titled What is the Social Gospel. He argued there is only one gospel, spiritualizing modern movements to keep them aligned with Christ. He praised progress and feminist and immigrant movements while urging safeguards through faith. He endorsed Christ’s deity and urged colleges to reform catalogs with stricter entrance standards and fewer honorary degrees.
The Boone County Fair directors met Saturday and authorized the executive board to spend 900 dollars to erect a new barn. Henry Klinger was added to the executive board to supervise the project. The board will meet next Saturday to hire carpenters and begin construction. The race track was turned over to Col J B Henderson, general superintendent, to prepare for the season.
Lawrence Morgan sued the Indiana Cooperate Company for damages claiming injury on May 14 1912 in Indianapolis after tripping on misplaced wires. In Boone circuit court the case was set for trial but a compromise was reached and dismissal entered. Morgan received $250.
Mrs. Clara Stevenson learned Friday in Indianapolis of her brother Charles West death from tuberculosis. Former Marion county deputy sheriff until recently his health forced retirement. West lived here with his sister for several years and many friends regret his passing. Stevenson left for Indianapolis to attend the funeral.
The Thorntown Times notes ex Mayor Rogers of Lebanon as commander of Co. L plans a rifle range at Sugar Creek for target practice if war calls. He aims to recruit a full company and train locally before troops are summoned.
Carlos Wertz of Frankfort has purchased the John Hall Clothing Co. store in the Charles building on South Lebanon street and is now in charge. The store was established by Perry E. Armantrout and John Kello, both of Frankfort, with Kello previously in charge.
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