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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1914

Page

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Venued Cases Continued In Boone Circuit Court

Probate matters and several civil actions were continued in the Boone circuit court this week. Cases from Marion County involving land disputes were adjourned to future sessions. The docket also includes a bastardy trial, a jury verdict for the Bis Four Ry. Co. in a damages suit, and a defense verdict in Dawson vs. Indiana Union Traction. Divorce and guardianship actions feature in other court news.

Boone Circuit Court Marion County Luther Pharo Hills Plate Ella Shirley Ves Conner Hines Zack Arnold Bis Four Ry. Co Plainty Crane Aoeck Grover T. Dawson Indiana Union Traction Company Agers Harpsville Indianapolis Tipton Sharpsville Cew Worth Grover T Dawson Indiananion “Traction Company

Probate court actions detail multiple estate distributions

James C Darnall administrator sought authority to distribute 1200 to decedent's children while court ordered 400 to Belle Warren David G Surface and Nellie F Vantyle. Guardians named for Lucile Campbell Leo Campbell and Harry R Thompson as minor heirs. Final reports approved, balances paid, bonds filed, and various guardian sales and distributions noted along with amended claims and judgments. Continued on Page Twelve.

James C. Darnall William B. Denny Elijah M. Denny Earnest B. Beck George Beckang Freak Miller Chas. P. Holl Mary Hofman John W. Mor Oliver W. Bowman J. H. Sanford James II Jones Charlie Janes

Co operative Grain Co Makes Splendid Showing

Thorntown Grain Co promotes eliminating middlemen and boosting producer returns. Dividend checks, 3 cents a bushel since July 8 1913, prize offers for top corn hauls, and broad ownership with over 280 stockholders. Directors include J L Underwood and others. stock transfer rules keep holdings dispersed.

Co-Operative Grain CO Thorntown Grain Co Thorntown Grain Company Gaya Thorntown Grain Company Baxter McBate J. L. Underwood George Randel W. R. LaFollette C. R. Armstrong Walter Cory W. A. Pearson W. G. Riley Jr. E. van Nuys

Police Chief Promises Strict Enforcement in Lebanon

Chief Ora Ellis pledges fearless law enforcement in Lebanon and Boone County. He warns against gambling and illegal liquor, sets speed limits of 10 mph in business districts and 15 mph in residences, and vows penalties for violations. He orders minors barred from pool halls, humane horse care, and fines for spitting on sidewalks.

Lebanon Chief Ellis Orn Ellis Ellis Boone County Ora Ellis

Charge of desertion leads to arrest in Indianapolis

Sheriff McRoberts returned Wednesday with Charles Hall, arrested on a charge of child desertion. Hall seeks to straighten domestic and financial affairs. He is connected to a factory location for manufacture of a two room camping structure with a patent. The designs allow quick erection and dismantling, quoted as designed for rapid setup.

McRoberts Tindianapolis Charles Hall Hall Ageking

Loose Alton seeks visit amid unclear report

In a fragmentary note, Alton appears to seek a visit, but surrounding context is missing. The brief text offers no dates, names beyond Alton, or location details to establish a clear event or outcome.

Shower Party for Mr and Mrs Witt in String Town

A large group gathered Tuesday night at Mr and Mrs Leslie Witt's home in String Town for a miscellaneous shower honoring the couple. Guests included Jobe Keys Lois Kans Hattee Witt Alexis IL R J McCann Hambridge Grant Hawking Indianapolis Watt Fogle Ollie Hanlon Orville Miller Lebanon Chas Heady Englewood John Bratton W W Buntin Harry McCain Budd Morris C F McCreight J H Hawkins Elizabeth Harrison Nancy Hawkins Ida Waddle Susan Witt and others. Refreshments featured ice cream cake and popcorn with many kind gifts and well wishes.

Leslie Witt Stringtown Jobe Keys Lois, Kans Hatte Witt Alexis, UL R. J. McCann Hambridge Grant Hawking Indianapolis Watt Fogle Ollie Hanlon Orville Miller and Family Lebanon Chas. Heady Englewood John Bratton W. W Buntin Harry McCain Budd Morris C F. McCreight J. H. Hawkins

E M Adney Marries Susan Kissell in Indianapolis

Earl M Adney of this city wed Miss Susan M Kissell at the Kissell home in To'clark near Broad Ripple. Rev Miles officiated with immediate family present. The couple planned a Chicago trip to attend a furniture exhibit and expected to return next week. Adney, a noted local furniture dealer, and the former nurse bride are warmly congratulated by many friends.

To'clark Kissell Broad Ripple Indianapolis Earl M. Adney Susan M. Kissell Miles Lebanon S. Adner John Hornaday Valeria Frank Adney Chicago Adney Jeff Bride

Union Trust Elects Directors and Officers

The Union Trust Co held its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday electing directors J. C. Brown C. O. Brown J. W. Witt D. B. Whisker C. F. S. Neal J. P. Staley James Shera M. C. Long and A. W. L. Newcomer M. D. Long was chosen president J W Witt vice president A W L Newcomer secretary treasurer and J Lindsay assistant secretary treasurer The company reported deposits rising by over 41000 during the year

The Union Trust Co J. C. Brown C. 0. Brown J. W. Witt D. &. Whisker C. F.S. Neal J. P. Staley James Shera M. C. Long A. W. L. Newcomer M. D. Long J W.witt J. Lindsay the Trust Co

Boone Receipts From New Auto Law Revealed for Half Year

Secretary of State L. G. Effingham reports Indiana auto registration revenues for the first half of the new law era. Total fees collected $150,235.30. operating expenses $31,989.72. net county distribution $218,945.55. Boone County’s share shows three distributions: mileage and auto revenue allocations, totaling a county gross of $1,181.64 with net receipts $419.40 and a $1,002.48 gross return listed.

L. G. Effingham W. H. O'Brien Indiana Friends of the Law Boone

Real Estate Transfers and Livestock Market Report

Real estate transfers include Mary A Wilcox to Maude E Wilcox out lot 27 Lebanon 600. Francis Bryan to Samuel J Wilcox in-lot 14 Caldwell’s Lebanon 500. Jacob G Wilcox to Maude E Wilcox in-lots 4 6 8 1 Sp McL land and inlot 20 R 8 Ly Lebanon. Indianap olis markets note 326000. Della J Hawkins to Schuler C Hog 8000 head cattle 990 head Rice 160a Clinton Twp 1 calves 300 head sheep and lambs. Schuler C Rice to Delig L end 600 head Hogs. Prices 8.40-8.45 per cwt with some at 8.00. Packers and shippers liberal buyers. cattle steady strong calves steady. sheep and lambs weak. Mrs E R Gossett ill with grippe.

Mary A. Wilcox Maude E. Wilcox L. Add Lebanon Francis €. Bryan Samuel J. Wilcox Caldwell’s Jacob G. Wilcox Indianapolis Indianepolis Jan L-Reeiyts Della J. Hawkins Schuler C Clinton Schuler C. Rice Delig L John W. Morrison Guanian

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