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Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1914

Page

7

Volcano Devastates Sakura Jima killing and injuring many

Official reports from southern Japan detail a volcanic eruption and earthquakes that killed and injured dozens and caused widespread panic and property damage. Sakura Jima continues to erupt, preventing access to the main island while troops and warships monitor the stricken area. Kagoshima suffers damage but fewer fatalities as residents take refuge in shrines. American consul confirms Americans in the vicinity are safe.

Tokio Japan Sakura-Jima Anniall Sakura Kagoshima H. Ijuin Kagoshug Carl F. Deithman Nagagal

Esthel Mae Plott Weds Charles P Schulemire In Lebanon

Last night at the home of Mr and Mrs M L Plott Esthel Mae Plott and Charles P Schulemire were married with Rev G H Carmichael officiating. The couple wore pink and white attire and the ceremony mirrored a year earlier when Blanche Plott married Elmer Clark. Only family and a few out of town guests attended.

M. L. Plott West North Street Esthel Mae Charles P. Schulemire G. H. Carmichael Presbyterian Church Blanche Elmer Clark Misa Esther Schulemire Avery William Platt Mrs. Clark Frank Schulemire Phelburn Indianapolis Tebanon

Fi of the Toy Shop staged by Sunshine Society

The Sunshine Society of the Laba non high school plans a musical fantasy titled Fi of the Toy Shop at the Grand Spera house. Directed by John Rogers of Fostoria Ohio, the home talent production has played in Indianapolis and Frankfort to good notices. Performances are set for February 26 and 27.

Sunshine Society of Laba Grand Spera House John Rogers Fostoria Indianapolis Frankfort FL Fi

Trial of William Redwine Over John Dawson Killing Continues

The trial heard sworn admissions by Redwine to Coroner Maxwell about striking Dawson and causing his fall and leg fracture. Testimony from Martha Davis presented a dying declaration, while the defense challenged admitting it. The jury faced questions on the declaration as the defense argued for its exclusion.

William Redwine John Dawson Redwine Maxwell Dawson Martha Davis Ethel Martingville William A. Redwine Bradley Horton

Thorntown Wins Close Hoops Thriller 23 to 21

Thorntown high school edged Crawfordsville 23 to 21 in a hard fought game on Crawfordsville floor. The win keeps Thorntown on track for the state meet as Cauldwell and Meadows starred for the visitors while Shaw and Green anchored the local defense. Officials disputed the final score but Thorntown held the lead through the second half amid cheering crowds.

Thorntown Hightchool Crawfordsville Thorntown Crawfordayne Review Thorntown High School Crawfordsville High School Morril EH. S Shaw Thorntowe Crawfordaville Lebanon Cauldwell Meadows Ames VY Meeks Rateree Westover Umekeeger McGeath Scorer Enoch

G W Hughbanks Answers Call at Williams Hospital

George W Hugh Banks aged 13 10 11 died at Williams Hospital at 4 PM Wednesday after a year of illness He was born March 23 1840 in Bracken County Kentucky Married Martha Kelly Two children Marion and Maggie survive along with a brother Patterson in Ohio and several nieces and a nephew He served in Civil War minor regiment wounded in head arm and breast Funeral Friday 2 30 PM at Lebanon Methodist Church Rev K W Robbing officiating Interment Oak Hill Cemetery

George W. Hughbanks Williams Hospital Hughbanks Bracken County Flamiston County Martha Kelly Marion Maggie Southport Patterson Hughbanks Ohio Martha Hopkins Lebanon K. W. Robbing Oak Hill Cemetery

Lebanon High School Loses Mathematics Teacher

L. A. Joel resigns as mathematics teacher at Lebanon high school to join the Streator high school's faculty. The school board will release him once a successor is found. Joel taught phrases and chemistry at Streator Institution with a higher salary, after two years in Crawfordsville.

L. A. Joel Lebanon High School Joel Tigan Jocl Jocal High School Crawfordsville

Luncheon Honors Ruth Kiser Bride-to-Be in Indianapolis

Miss Ruth Kiser, marrying Melvilla Cohn, was guest of honor at a luncheon yesterday at Hotel Severin hosted by Mrs. Mark Adler. Pink décor highlighted the event with centerpieces of pink ribbon bows and crystal vases, and favors of sachets. Twelve guests sat to places featuring a verse about the bride. Attendees included Miss Kisers mother Mrs. Sol Kiser and Misses Ceeile Adler Pauline Michael Helen Gue Carls Solomons Agatha Solomons and Selig. Following lunch, guests played bridge.

Indianapolis Ruth Kiser Miss Kiser Sol Kiser Barbara Sternboger Meyer Cohn Phil‘Mp Adler Misa Kisers Ceeile Adler Pauline Michael Helen Gue- Carls Solomons Misa Agatha Charih Solomons Alles Agatha Selig Bridge

Horticultural Freck From Wenatchee Orchard Exhibit Apple

A twig from a Stayman Winesap tree near Wenatchee Washington with a mature apple and full blossom has been shipped to Spokane for exhibition. The fragment notes the apple and blossom were on display under Bupr. display authority.

Blackman Brothers Wenatchee Washington Spokane

Well Paid for Hog Raising by Mrs Blew North of Lebanon

Mrs Mary E Blew of Lebanon area earned top earnings from hog raising last season. She cared for 62 head of hogs and sold 240 dollars worth of fat hogs at 224 dollars per head. She also sold 224 dollars worth of summer pigs, earning more money than any other woman in her neighborhood, perhaps in the county.

Mary E. Blew Lebanon

Mystery of New Line survey puzzles Indianapolis

The Indianapolis News reports a mysterious railroad survey north of the city from a point on the Chicago line near New Augusta to near Broad Ripple. Observers speculate it could be a New York Central cut off or a circle belt line, with Big Four or Pennsylvania lines each eyed as possible users while landowners balk at a railroad nearby.

Indianapolis News Sam Perrott Perrott Chicago New Augusta Point Morth Broad Ripple College Avenue White River Jimmy Hel New York Central Pennsylvania Lines Indianapolis Belt Railroad New York Centines Zilon Indianapolis Union Railway H. F. Houghton Big Four Mr. Houghton St. Louis New New Augusta Une Ft Benjamin Harrison Cleveland Indianapolis Beech Grove Cincinnati Pennsylvania Michela Boma Arma Pennsylvania Road Frankfort Lebanon Indianapoa

Bankrupt Jamestown grocer files petition in court

Frank Northcutt a grocer at Jamestown filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition in a Federal Court in Indianapolis Monday. He lists liabilities at 1120.89 and assets at 1856.27.

Frank Northcutt Jamestown Indianapolis Hie U

Missionary Lectures On Apostolic Methods At Central Church

The Central Christ ag church will host evening lectures on The Missionary Methods of the Apostles led by Rev. A L Ward. The first talk next Thursday at 7 20 pm will cover The Gospels followed by topics on the Content of the Gospel and other evangelistic subjects open to the public.

Christaig Church A. L. Ward Jesus

Gifford Undecided on Run for Congress

George Gifford of Tipton, former state senator for Haulton and Tipton counties, was in Noblesville Sunday. Mentioned as a possible Democratic candidate against M A Morrison, he said he has not decided and is busy with legal work, doubting politics hold much appeal.

George Gifford Tipton Haulton Tipton Countiea State Senate Noblesville Congress M A. Morrison Tipton County Nomenville

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Esthel Mae Plott BE Charles PF. Schulemire FE FI Graig L. H Stmnshine Society STATE Martinsville Roy W. Falwider Cleppnes Fowler Graves Charles F. Walker Spekang Mra Mary L. Desbrow Mexico Catherine B. Edward Syra‘enge New York Roy W. Fulwider George Mra Orville Nelson Parker L. Roby Benton Streat Thorotown County Mr. Roby Maggie Reed Indianapolla Will Lkely Bre Ruth Weaner Newby Robert Kielsererly Whitestown Newby G. W. Hughbanks The Hos da Ay Joel Illinois Mark Adier Boone County Purdue Unversity Wabash College Boone County Teachers’ Association George L. Roberts Department of Education Purdue University Rolis Water Brown Perry D. Pointer Rex Moore Karl Freeman Saula Beaver Ruth Campbell Alta Jaques Rev A. W. Cach Rallo W. Brown Rural School of Tomorrow George K. Roberts O. G Higgins Roy Metzger Rollo W. Brown Kenyon Stephenshn Satarday O. H. Carmichael Avalon Kindig Troutman R. W. Mel Rome Rollo W, Brown Montessori Magdaline Mitchell Thorntown Girls’ Glee Club AL She Ward Gifford Tipton Moo
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