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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
1
A malpractice case against Indianapolis physicians leads a batch of legal filings here with probate matters and other complaints listed. The suit seeks sixteen thousand dollars in damages amid a group of civil actions noted in the court docket.
Leonard Abbott twenty six at near Mace shot himself after planning nuptials with Adean Steele. Marion County docket lists five civil damages suits against Union Traction Co and others, including Teeter and Von Hake cases. Probate notes reveal the will of Amelia Sdocia and a pending divorce suit from Zionsville. Police report details a paternity case against Somoer Hines with $300 support ordered.
The First Christian Church revival shows rising interest as Rev. A W Cash preaches on Love from John 3 16. He contrasts worldly affection with true motherhood noting mothers shape moral destiny, while Rev. R Everette Lucas leads a growing song service and witnesses many testimonies. Four more acceptances bring total to twenty one.
In Boone County on January 22, 1914, 18-year-old Perry Abbott died after a rifle shot wounded him and several bullets struck him in the face chest and brain. His father found him on the frozen ground and physicians reported recovery unlikely. Coroner C. W. Howard ruled death by self-inflicted action. Abbott, a member of the local Progressive circle, had no noted bad habits and left no suicide note. He traveled via interurban, with uncertain hotel status the prior day.
The Progressive county central committee met Saturday at Worley and Fogle offices and elected David D. Budd as county chairman with James M. Harmon as vice-chairman Reginald Stewart secretary John D. Cason assistant secretary and D. King treasurer. Over forty Progressives attended with full support for a complete county ticket and a straight anti Republican fight.
The Progressive party lists Boone county precinct committeemen with numerous names across many townships including Marion Clinton Washington Sugar Creek Jefferson Center Union Eagle Perry Harrison Jackson Worth and others. The roster shows assignments from No 1 through No 11 and beyond for each precinct.
Mr L A Brown representing the state board of charities met the county board for children's guardians on Wednesday. He outlined the board's functions and duties. Dr K W Robbing was chosen president and Mrs George M Coimley secretary, with Robbins having prior leadership in Putnam County.
Ora Brookshire assists the newly appointed county purveyor Byron Moore in carrying out duties as described in the report. The piece notes cooperation and the transition of responsibilities within the county office.
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