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Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1914

Page

3

Appellate Court Rules Juli Announce Daily Estate

Higher court upheld the heirs of Charles Daily against creditors claims on John C Daily estate. The decision voids judgments against Charles Daily to the extent paid from his share, citing the will which grants a conditional interest to children and divests on death before distribution. The ruling clarifies will construction aims at the testator's intent.

Citizens Loan & Trust Co Ya Herron John Cour Charles Daily Appelate Appellate Court Hottel Testator David W Charles Willow

Groundhog Forecast Sparks Six-Week Winter Debate

A weather belief hinges on the ground hog’s February 2 awakening. If he sees a shadow, winter lasts six more weeks. if cloudy and no shadow, spring could arrive early. The passage notes the chain of reasoning and repeats the folk prediction.

Thorntown Beats Fairmount Academy in Rough Contest

Thorntown High School squads defeated Fairmount Academy 6 to 21 on Saturday night. Colfax edged Thorntown second team 28 to 18 after a 13 to 6 first half led by Colfax. Thorntown relied on regulars late, a move later admitted as a mistake that aided Colfax’s upset victory.

Thorntown High School Fairmount Academy Colfax Thorntown

Works for Uncle Sam Works for Uncle Sam

Prof Otis Caldwell of the University of Chicago has been granted a vacation and will spend several months in the South with his family. He has been appointed by the U S government as a special investigator of higher institutions in the region to fill the unexpired term of a resigned official. Caldwell is currently in the South and has visited several Georgia schools as he plans to visit Florida next. His duties will occupy him for months.

Otis Caldwell University of Chicago R. Caldwell Clinton Township South Caldwell U. S Georgia Florida

Small pox scare spurs vaccination drive in town

Over the past week excitement rose after Carl Mann sought medical advice for a possible small pox case. Health officials quarantined or vaccinated rink attendees and local children after a report tied to an Indianapolis pest house, while authorities urged calm and prompt action to prevent an epidemic. Local residents shipped a four thousand five hundred dollar horse consignment to Northampton, and several townspeople attended a funeral and tended illnesses and social visits.

Ziolstille Times Carl" Mann D. Johns Wald Limle Miza Town Hall Golngan Indianapole

Northwest blizzard halts interurban service after heavy snow

A northwest storm brought rain and sleet turning to heavy snow that blanketed the city and disrupted the Interurban Line. High tension wires failed briefly, tracks became slick, and early morning service lagged. Merchants cleared sidewalks while horse plows and sleighs reappeared as winter returned.

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Orville Harrold Wins In New York Grand Opera Debut

Orville Harrold, former Muncie tenor, appears as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet with Century Opera Company at the New York Century Opera House. Oscar Hammerstein’s legal setback did not block Harrold’s grand opera appearances. Harrold plans to continue with the company, despite earlier plans for his withdrawal from grand opera. The dispute’s outcome favors Harrold, with substantial profit already returned to Hammerstein. The clipping also notes community notices about the Missionary Society meeting and a social snippet of local residents.

Muncie Orville Harrold Oscar Hammerstein Century Opera House New York Muncl Aang Romeo Century Opera Company Harrold Ar. Hammerstein Munels St Ip Grand Opera Hammerstein New York City Mer Ionmerstein Mr. Harrold

Death of Three Year Old Detamore Boy in Marlon Township

The three year old son of Ira Delamore Walter Earl Detamore died at his home in Marlon township at 3 p m on Saturday from scarlet fever after a 17 day illness. He is survived by a half brother Zora Sime two sisters Clara and Carrie Delamora and two married sisters Ruth Lipps and Mary Sims. The private funeral was Sunday at 3 p m at the residence and the interment took place in Brown's Wonder Cemetery.

Walter Earl Detamore Ora B Stella Detamora Marlon Township Zora Sime Clara Carrie 1 Delamora Ruth Lipps Mary Sims Brown Wonder Cemetery

Trustees Meet at Hoong County Board of Education

The Hoong County Board of Education met in the county superintendent office for its regular monthly session. They allowed R. W. Incl, the county agricultural agent, $167.21 for January. A stereoopticon for the county agent was approved not to exceed $75. The board opposed holding the state teachers association in October.

Hoong County

Democratic Convention Chooses Precinct Committeemen

Democrats met in the town hall court room Saturday to select precinct committeemen for precincts 1 through 11. The group re elected T. N. Kersey township chairman as B F McKey served as secretary. Attendance was strong despite bad weather.

Center Townshly Fod Frank 0 Staton Charles P. Hall T. N. Kersey Mr. Kersey B. F. McKey

Lovett Herdrich Wedding At Herdrich Home

Sophia Herdrich wed Lawrence Lovett in a 6:90 o clock ceremony at the Herdrich home east of Roys ton officiated by Rev. Harry Manillion of Lebanon. A wedding dinner followed as the couple plan to reside on a Browneburg area farm. Attendants included Lebanon relatives. the bride is a niece of Frank Herdrich.

John Herdrich Roysston Sophia Herdrich Lawrence Lovett William Lovtt Harry Manillion Lebanon Lavatt Browneburg Otha’ Herdrich Familly Rank Hedrich Wilter Hernrich Frank Herdrich

Delinquent Tax List for Boone County Indiana 1914

Notice of sale for delinquent lands and town lots in Boone County Indiana for 1913 and prior years. Public auction to begin February 2 and continue until sufficient to satisfy taxes penalty and costs. Issued by Auditor David M. Clark and County Treasurer J.T. Laughner.

Indiana Booness David Ml. Clark Boone County J.T. Frank Laughner Indiong Lebanon Gald David WM. Clare Cndlene

Silver Spoon Club entertains with gifts and games

Mrs C C Sherrill of Klots Street hosted the Silver Spoon Club on Friday afternoon at her home. Members presented a set of silver spoons as a gift while games fortune telling and an apple contest were enjoyed. Mrs Sherrill and her daughter Miss Iva served a three course dinner. The club plans to fine her forfeit spoons and missed hospitality. Guest Myrtle Maugue attended.

C. C. Sherrill Klotx Street Silver Spoon Club Sherrill Lee Morris Misa Iva

Gifford Announces Democratic Run for Congress

Tipton Thmon George Gifford, former State Senator from Hamilton and Tipton counties, declares candidacy for Congress against incumbent Martin A. Morrison. A well known local figure, Gifford campaigns on a frugal platform and pledges to serve no more than two terms, resigning if re elected to allow another candidate to run.

Tipton George Gifford Lly Hamilton Senate Congress Martin A. Morrison Gifford

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Boone Circuit Court Pairmount Sec Uncle Sam Prof Fionsvyigle Cabe Davis Northampton Mayo Arnold Worland East Green Street H. Byfeld East of Lebanon Anderson Mra Mary Heath John ©. Perking North Mer Dian Street Missey Sule Sullivan Donna’ Neese Jamoa Clifton’ and Family West of The Missionary Society of the First Christaan Church Besata Amos Royal Street Sanford Vaughen Qra Powell Elton Dimitt West North Ira Delamore Center Township Demouilai Miss Sophia Herdrich Rosetta Faulkner William Darnall Parry William I Darnall Faulkner Perry C. P. Higton John W. Long Outlet Rush McKinney Crawfordsville Mrs. Russell White Labanon Vna Olamas Chamlee Sanitary Marion King Austin Terhune Shel Edzaville Cogswell Guicy A Eyans Mary E Isa Wien Albert Asa i Stington Reagan J.P Harvey Mechanicsburg Jlou Stream Legewy P Stephenson James Galsews Thorton Alice Townshia Roeder Mary AL Eagle Villa Eagle Village Zionsvi ‘Orpor LO Love Aaron H Cross Harrison Townshl Bradiey Nev Jamestown Corporation Bujemin Oscar Jena Corporation Yulte Harvat Ae McCabi Roy B&g H Tinship Campbell Riley A Buck's Ist Aid Seebeel Lebangn Corporation Tor Shay Beach Rachael R Cochran Langiey Cox Aiwnzo Oy al P. i Tity Galena Lewis al Pi Mairview Add Barry Patrview Fairview Fairview Ag Cannes Irview Fairview Sea Namie Este Vairview Heath Diekeraon Werrete Mary E. Sevapeey Indsay Georgi Dewees Sud Garigr Bryn Waesesries Harvey T Bares B & Mo Fesee BaeEe le Josep Zion's Bik Hall Robinson Nidla Lee Kenworthy Benthote Taylor Roves Shave Bryan Williams Klotz Teeetene Zion Raymond F . Jar Longley Joseph Bechtelt Price Susan Flora Lane & Davis Perkiria Louette Frank Mentaning C. C. Sher
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