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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1914

Page

9

Heart Trouble Causes Death of City Worker

William A. Anderson died after an apparent heart attack Monday morning at the city building. The Lebanon resident, born October 13, 1853, was about 60 and had long lived in Indiana. Survived by wife Mattie H. Kirby and three brothers and three sisters, he was a member of the First Christian church and the Odd Fellows lodge. Funeral service was at the First Christian church with burial at Beck cemetery.

William A. Anderson Mr. Anderson Indiana Lebanon Mattie H. Kirby George Jacob Hinds James Martha E. Rhorer Mary Perkins Oregon America McDonald Kirklin Anderson First Christian Church Odd Fellows Lodge A. W. Cash Beck Cemetery Odd Felalws

Purdue Summer School Offers Vocational Training For Indiana Teachers

The Indiana vocational education law pushes schools to offer vocational work and requires licenses for Agriculture Domestic Science and Manual Training teachers after September 1 1915. Purdue University will run a June 13 to July 25 1914 summer program with advanced instruction in the three subjects for teachers, including those with prior Purdue attendance or equivalent training.

Indiana Purdue Purdue University LaFayette Ind

Rumor of a Wedding in Los Angeles Involves Joy Four

A marriage rumor links Miss Joy Four of Peru Indiana to Mr Will S Craig of Noblesville formerly of this city Judge Craig worked six years in F D Stanley stores ready to wear department. Miss Four spent three millinery seasons here with Phil Adler Co operative Store and is said to marry Mr Craig in Los Angeles. Miss Four plans to travel to Los Angeles this week for the ceremony.

Miss Joy Four Peru Ind Will S. Craig Noblesville Miss Four Phil Adler Graig F. D. Stanley Canada Northwest Los Angeles Cal

Natal Day for John C. Zook at 11th Birthday

Mrs. Pearl Zook hosted a Saturday party on East Superior Street in honor of her son John C Zook celebrating his eleventh birthday. About forty children attended games contests and gifts were exchanged. A rose candle centerpiece violet decorations and a birthday cake marked the occasion with assorted refreshments and party favors.

Mary Weaver Mebel Alexander Eva Lofland Florence Chase Crawfordsville John

Death Comes to Jas T Kleiser

James T. Kleiser, former resident of the city, died in Crowley Louisiana last week and was buried there. He was the eldest son of Henry G. Kleiser a carpenter and contractor who lived in the area and moved from Boise Idaho about fifteen years ago. He leaves three brothers William F Ernest G and Robert H and one sister Nealie Kleiser Hanna.

New Orleans C. F. S.neal Crawley James T. Kleiser Kleiser Crowley Mr. Kleiser Henry G. Kleiser Boise Idaho Lebanon William F Ernest G Robert H. Kleiser DeWitt, Ark Nealie Kleiser Hanna Waveland Mollie Kleiser

Parrot Escapes On Midland Caboose Amuses Brazil Turn

A Brazil train ride from Brazil to Waveland caused a brief delay when a woman with a dog and two parrots had one bird escape its cage. The parrot perched in a tree near Crawford and McCrimmon shops until workers helped recover it. The train halted briefly to reboard the bird.

Brazil Times Midland Railroad Zenor The Carbon Chronicle Midland Polly Crawford & McCrimmon

Advance Graduates Honor Sermon At Shiloh Church

The Rev Oskel Hall delivered the baccalaureate sermon Sunday afternoon at Shiloh Christian church to six Advance high school graduates. Music was provided by a men s quartet and Miss Pearl Coolman of Thorntown.

Oskel Hall Shiloh Christian Church I Advance High School Miss Pearl Coolman Thorntown

Chiropractor Charged in Grand Jury Indictment

Owen Morkert, a chiropractor, was arrested Saturday after noon on a grand jury indictment for practicing medicine without a license. He posted bond of 200 with Daniel L. Creath and William Hi as sureties.

Owen Morkert Daniel L. Creath William Hi Orcar Ax

Milwaukee Woman Malissa Good Dies in Indianapolis Hospital

Mrs. Malissa Good aged 64 died at the city hospital in Indianapolis from pneumonia. A sister of Mrs. J. J. Hodgen of this city, she had lived in Indianapolis for 30 years after moving from Ohio with her parents. The body was returned to Frankfort for funeral services at the Hodgen residence on West Main Street, with interment at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Malissa Good City Hospital Indianapolis Ohio Indiana Clinton County J. J. Hodgen West Main Street Hodgen Green Lawn Cemetery Frankfort

Life insurers issue war policies for Mexico service

New York headquartered life insurance firms begin issuing war policies for members leaving the U.S. to join Mexico naval and military service. One large company limits face value to 2000 without disability benefits for militia and naval reserve applicants. If death abroad occurs in year one the payout is limited to ten percent unless the insured pays a five percent extra premium before departure. Within the United States no military service restrictions apply.

New York Mexico Naval Guard Naval Reserve United States

Girl's Party Held by Freshmen Hosts at High School

A Friday night party in the high school gym hosted by freshmen girls drew a good crowd despite threatening weather. Costumes matched six to ten year olds, games included Three Deep, and prizes went to Magdalene Mitchell and Roarda Robinson for best pieces spoken. A short musical program rounded out the evening.

Spaken

Delightful High School Recital Under Miss Caroline English

A splendid high school recital Thursday in the assembly room featured Mrs Caroline English in charge. The boys glee club sang three numbers by Myers and the sea piece by Buck while the orchestra performed Moonlight Sonata Invitation to the Dance and Mendelssohn Wedding March with Earl Shirley as first violin. The B chorus and girls club offered several numbers and the program closed with the hallelujah chorus from Handel Messiah praising the students and teachers for their year of study.

Carolyn English Boys’ Glee Club Myers Dudley Buck Beethoven Weber Mendelssohn Earl Shirley Firat Sehools Glrl Club Parks

Banks invited to apply for stock in federal reserve banks

The controller of the currency prepares an invitation for banks and trust companies to subscribe capital in the twelve federal reserve banks. Subscriptions will test local support for the locating of the banks. National banks face mandatory capital for reserve banks or loss of charters, while state banks may subscribe at their own will.

Federal Reserve Banks Organizations

Mrs J S Williams Dead In Mace Neighborhood

Mrs James S Williams aged 69 died at her Mace home after a three year illness. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church of Mace with Rev Smith officiating. She was born Minerva Thomas and married in 1867. Surviving are husband and four children Jennie Mary Oliver and Albert. She had been a Methodist since 1873 and was the last surviving of six siblings.

James S. Williams Mace Methodist Church of Smith Williams Minerva Thomas Jennie Mary Oliver Albert

William Beck Expires at 72 in Englewood

William Beck, 72, longtime Crawfordsville resident, died at his Englewood home after a several week illness due to kidney trouble. Born May 24, 1842 near Shannondale, he married Caroline Miller in Lebanon on May 3, 1863 and recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Survived by two children, Charles Beck of near Shannondale and Mrs. Phoebe Bowman of Englewood.

William Beck Crawfordsville iEnglewood Mr. Beck Shannondale Jephtha Phoebe Beck William Beck Caroline Miller Lebanon Charles Beck Phoebe Bowman Englewood

Death of Elizabeth E. Rice at 77 in Lebanon residence

Elizabeth E. Rice aged 77 years died of paralysis at 2 45 p m Friday at 825 West South street Lebanon. She was born August 23 1886 in Indianapolis and married W A Rice in 1881. Survived by husband and three brothers George Curbeaux and others. Funeral held Sunday at Bethel east of Slabtown with Rev Joseph Warburton officiating.

Elizabeth E. Rice West South Street Mrs. Rice Indianapolis Duquain W. A. Rice Illinois Huntsville Ale Lebanon

Band Director Coates Named for Lebanon City Band

Negotiations to hire H P Coates of Syracuse N Y as director of the Lebanon City band have closed He is a skilled cornetist piano violin instructor and tuner with two musician sons The family plans to move to Lebanon if employment is found for the elder son and Mrs Coates and the younger son are to join soon The band has already held three rehearsals and the summer concert season opens May 27 with high hopes for the new leadership

H. P. Coates Syracuse Lebanon Coates

Prize awards in Royse Corn Growing Club contest

Prizes for winners of the Royse Corn Growing Club contest arrived Saturday and are now with County Superintendent E. M. Servies for immediate distribution. Myron Harmon won first prize and will receive $6. Noble Beck placed second and will receive $4.

Royse Farmers’ Institute E. M. Servies Myron Harmon Noble Beck

Fisherman Harvey Nets First Season Bass

E. 8 Harvey, a noted local photographer and fisher, enjoyed his first trip of the season Thursday afternoon. He returned at night with a three and a half pound bass caught from Sugar creek near the interurban bridge at Mechanicsburg using a wooden minnow.

Harvey Sugar Creek Mechanicsburg

Heath Injured in Fall Down Basement Staircase

Mrs Heath sustained a fracture in her right leg above the ankle and torn ligaments after falling down missing basement stairs at the home of F A Finch Friday before noon. Dr Ball attended, and she returned home later that afternoon.

Heath F. A Finch

Record Bass Caught on Sugar Creek Near Mechanicsburg

Clyde Caldwell set a season bass record at Sugar Creek near Mechanicsburg with a 3.75 pound fish caught around 4 p.m. The bass measured about 18 inches and was hooked using a wooden minnow lure. It was Caldwell’s only catch of the day.

Clyde Caldwell Sugar Creek Mechanicsburg Burg Mr. Caldwell

Birthday celebrated at Reagan home near Mechanicsburg

Friends and relatives gathered Sunday to honor Mrs. Reagan on her 40th birthday. A large spread on two tables fed a bright day as attendees from Thorntown Kirklin Lebanon and Frankfort joined in the celebration at Charles Reagan’s house.

Charles Reagan Mechanicsburg Reagan Mrs. Reagan Joe Jaques Frank Moore Elsa Paittered George Reagan Joanna Withrow James Allen Sherman Pollard Charles Beck William Clark

Death claims Mrs Hostetter in Jamestown

Margaret Ann Hostetter 62 died at 504 West North Street Jamestown at 6 20 pm Friday from pernicious anemia She was born December 4 1851 in Wayne County Indiana and married William H Hostetter October 19 1870 Survived by daughter Mrs Charles Airhart and daughter Mrs Lyle Matthews and son Harry J Hostetter Brother James M Niceley Funeral at 10 30 Monday at her residence Rev Oakel Hall officiating

Margaret Ann Hostetter West North Street Hostetter Wayne County Indiana Jamestown William H. Hostetter Charles Airhart Pittsboro Lyle Matthews Lafayette Harry J. Hostetter James M. Niceley John Miceley Methodist Christian Church Advance Oakel Hall

Johnson Sues Traction and Terminal Co for 15000 Damages

James H. Johnson and Anna M. Johnson as next friend sue Traction and Terminal Co in a venue change from Marion county for damages after a collision of cars on Virginia avenue in Indianapolis. The complaint seeks 15000.

James H. Johnson Anna M. Johnson The Traction and Terminal Co Marion County Virginia Avenue Indianapolis

Burglary scares reported. police clear false alarm

A night policeman answered a south town call Sunday about burglars at a residence. It turned out boys lighting cigarettes on the lawn caused the alarm. Chief Ellis reports robberies in Frankfort Saturday night may involve the same suspects.

Emmett Ellis Frankfort

Progressive slate nominated at Clinton township convention

The Progressives of Clinton township held a Saturday convention at district school No. 5 and nominated a full ticket. Trustees Robert S. Kern. assessor John B. Silver. justice of the peace John F. McKinley. constable William P. Edrington. road supervisor district No. 1 Edward G. Silver. road supervisor district No. 2 Frank Hawking. advisory board J. L. Jenkins, R. A. Perkins, Horace Randell.

Clinton Township Robert S. Kern John 8. Silver John F. McKinley William P. Edrington Edward G. Silver Frank Hawking J. L. Jenkins R. A. Perkins Horace Ranedell

Also Mentioned on This Page

WM. A. Anderson Fire Department W. H. Craig Miss Joy Los Angeles Natal John C. Zook Jas, T Kleiser Crowley, LA Parrot Rev. Oakel Hall Pneubonia J. J Musical OK Caroline English Federal Reserve Bank J.S. Williams Caroline New W. 8. Hostetter Wayna County Xlon County Court Progressives
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