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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1914

Page

7

Arguments Under Way In Bunyan Murder Trial

Crawfordsville Ind Feb 12 Walter Bunyan murder trial nears finish after four weeks of testimony. Charles Johnston opened for the state attacking Bunyan’s motive and character while Clyde H Jones for the defense sought to counter. Court adjourned with further witnesses and closing arguments expected to continue into the weekend.

Crawfordsville Ind Charles Johnston Clyde H. Jones Walter Arlie Stall Stull Walter Runyan Johnston Walter Kinyan Roxie Hart Arlie Arlie Stull Edith Runyan Seattle Jessie Edith Byron Arita Stull Aria Stull H. Johns C. M. McCabe Ira Clouser

Shelbyville High Team Visits Lebanon Quintette Friday

Shelbyville High school basketball heads to the Armory for a Friday night game against Lebanon High School six player quintet. Little is known of the teams beyond this matchup and venue.

Shelbyville High School Lebanon High School Quintette Armory

Lebanon Eyes Win After Strong Shelbyville Run

The Shelbyville team has shown strength by defeating several top rivals in its section, described as a fast aggregation. Lebanon, in contrast, is favored to win if it plays to its capabilities, signaling a competitive matchup in the state’s standings.

Shelbyville Bast Lebanon Five

Married Today at St Josephs Catholic Church

This morning at 4 o'clock Valentine Moran married Margaret King in St Josephs Catholic Church. Rev Donnelly officiated with only close relatives present. Both residents of Perry township, they will reside on a farm there and received many congratulations from friends.

St. Joseph's Catholi Church Valentine Moran Margaret King J. #.Donnelly Perry Township

South Side building debated by local readers

Editor Progressive quotes South Side supporters urging a complete modern school building with full grades and facilities. Critics call for planning consultation and insist on a full grade building with assembly room gymnasium and long term planning to serve future generations.

South Side Fuother

Palmers Transfer Property to Thrine and Others in Thorntown

Real estate transfers listed include Stella M and Fred L Palmer conveying 18 acres in Washington typ. 31.650 to Phillip Thrine. Minnie M and Charles Camplin transfer 21 acres in Jamenton for $500 to Sarah A Kincaid. Elisha J and Rosa E Sexson transfer lot 28 in Horner's addition Thorntown to Lolo Sutton Sexson for $1.

Stella M Fred L. Palmer Phillip Thrine A. Washington Minnie M Charles Camplin Sarah A. Kincaid A. Jamenton Elisha J Rosa E Sexson Lolo Sutton Sexson Horner Thorntown

Infant Son Found Dead at Home Near Darlington

A three months old child of Mr and Mrs Earl Peterson north of Darlington was found dead in its cradle at 5:30 AM Monday. The infant had been under a physician’s care for several days.

Earl Peterson North of Darlington

Died Near New Ross Aunt Jaine Line Conner

Mrs Line Conner died at her daughter's home in New Ross on a Wednesday morning after years of local residence. Survived by three sons Dr William O Smith Charles, and Samuel deceased, and three daughters Mrs M B Powell Mrs Laura Linn and Mrs Will Smiley. Also three sisters Mrs Thomas Nicely Mrs Dr Shultz Miss Georgia Baird and two brothers Benjamin and Richard Baird. Burial expected at Union Hill. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

New Ross Saya Line Conner Mollla Powell Jaine William 0. Smith Charles M. B. Powell Laura Linn Will Smiley Samuel Union Hill Thomas Nicely Dr Shultz Georgia Baird Benjamin Richard Baird

Doc Little Stars in Purdue Victory Over Indiana

The Lafayette Courier reports Purdue overwhelmed Indiana 35 to 13 at Memorial Gym. Doc Little replaced Blocker at center and scored five goals in rapid succession, fueling a second-half surge and earning top star honors for the game.

Lafayette Courier Indiana Purdua Memorial Gymnasium Boilermakers Vietory Vaughan Doc

Church Campaign at M E Church Zionsville

The Zionsville Methodist Church begins a fourteen day Church Campaign and Jubilee Service starting Sunday evening led by Pastor Rev Allen DeLang. A large chorus directed by Frank Brock will lead singing. A zon’s Mass Meeting is set for February 22 at 2 30 pm inviting all to attend.

Methodist Church of Zionsville Allen DeLang Frank Brock

Orchestra Recital Praised At Local High School

The first concert of the newly organized orchestra was given Wednesday at the high school before faculty and students. The program was well arranged and splendidly rendered. The playing was surprisingly good and drew favorable comment and enthusiastic applause. The cello and cornet solos and the ensemble numbers were artistically performed and highly praised.

Lambert predicts Lebanon team eyes state title

Ward Lambert, teaching in Lebanon and coaching its basketball team, praised his players after Friday’s win over Thorntown. He predicts top state contenders include Wingate Lebanon Thorntown Anderson South Bend Bloomington Paoli Crawfordsville, with Boone or Montgomery counties likely to host the event in Bloomington in March. Harry Akern of Crawfordsville won second prize in a Cincinnati Automobile Trade Association contest, one of 25 prizes for answering What is the Gonder of the Auto.

Crawfordsville Ward Lambert Lebanon Schoola Thorntown Blomington Lambert Wingate Lebanon Anderson South Bend Bloomington Paoli Boone Montgomery Harry Akern Cincinnati, Automobile Trade Ansociation

Veteran John W. Morrison Dies at 72 in Windfall

Tipton February 11 veteran of the Civil War John W. Morrison longtime Windfall resident died at his home aged 72. Born March 26 1842 in Knox county Oslo he left seven children including Mrs Sara Ford and Mrs Alice DeFord plus Caswell and Franklin Morrison. Four of his seven sons served in the Civil War with two losing their lives. brothers Caswell and John served together.

Tipton John W. Morrison Windfall Mr. Morrison Knox County Oslo Mra Sarah Ford Riley Ford Kokoma Alice DeFord John DeFord Caswell Morrison Franklin Morrigan Russia

Thomipson estate sells Darlington department store stock

L W Little administrator sold the large Darlington department store stock from the late Lynn C. Thomipson's estate. Edward and Clark Flaningam, sons of former Boone County treasurer John Maningam, bid $10,000 for the stock not including the building, took possession Monday afternoon, plan to expand stock, and hired Miss Ivah Hiatt and Cline Arnold as clerks. Flaningam Booker hardware merchants were other bidders for the stock.

Lynn C. Thomipson Darlington L. W. Little Edward and Clark Flaningam Brothers and Sons JohnManingam Boone County Misa Ivah Hiatt Cline Anold Flaningam & Booker Caldwell Brog Thompson Stock Albo

Revised Rules for Indiana School Houses and Fire Safety

State Board of Health issues updated regulations for building and maintaining sanitary features in public and parochial schools under the sanitary school house law. Fire prevention rules by State Fire Marshal W E Longley are included, guiding construction, equipment, and maintenance statewide.

State Board of Health Indiana W. E. Longley State Board

Township Ad Board May Transfer Road Fund Surplus

May transfer rules allow township advisory boards to move surplus road funds into a township school fund by unanimous vote. Attorney General Honan advised Charles Greathouse that annual meetings may approve such transfers if a surplus exists. Fire in New York drives 600 people from Corcoran's Roost area. five story factory wrecked. loss around 100000 dollars.

Thomas M. Honan Charles A. Greathouse Ift New York East Third-Fourth Street Corcoran

Swiped Rig Causes Rural Route Mix Up

Ora Nelson a male carrier on rural route No 9 at Lebanon unintentionally took Bernard Honans horse and buggy by mistake. He loaded mail and rode off two miles before a farmer flagged the error and returned the rig to town. Honan accepted the mishap good naturedly once explained.

Lebanon Bhu Sud

Oyster Supper Brings Farmers Together at Methodist Church

J C Brown & Company hosted an oyster supper for about sixty farmers at the Methodist church last evening. The Ladies Industrial Union served the meal after a social hour. Irwin Brown introduced J B Orr of the American Steel and Iron Co who spoke on the evolution of the wire fence, followed by a general discussion. The event was enjoyed by all.

J. C. Brown & Company Methodist Church Ladies Industrial Union Irwin Brown J. B. Orr American Steel & Iron Co

Local residents attend millinery openings and travel plans

Miss Lena Johnson and Alma Horner are in Chicago for millinery openings. Mr. and Mrs. George Spahr plan an extended western trip visiting Phoenix and Los Angeles. Mrs. William Dodd, former local resident now in Spokane, stopped here en route from Chicago and St Louis millinery events. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Berryhill voted on Tuesday and were guests at a Shriner event at the Murat Temple after an early Big Four train trip.

Lena Johnson Alma Horner Chicago George Spahr Ed. Collings Phoenix Arizona Lebnon Los Angeles William Dodd Spokane Wach St. Louis Wfi Wagenla Witt Indiana RE. Berryhill Shriner Murat Temple

Also Mentioned on This Page

Atttorney Bunyan Miss Margaret Paul C. Tauer New Rossi MBS Lebanon Wh Stars F U Church Campaign M. E. Church L. O Boone Or Windfal Wabash Valley Sanitarium Battle Creek River Drive Lafayette F. A. Loop M. D Edward and Clark Flaningam Qora Nelson Ora Nelson J C. Brown & Co
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