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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1914

Page

9

Campaign Along Religious Lines In Thorntown Event

Five nationally known speakers will headline a two day religious campaign in Boone county Thorntown. Churches across the county will send representatives to a conference at the Methodist church with rallies and women and men meetings scheduled. A public banquet at 6 pm Monday at the Methodist church costs 35 cents, tickets for distant attendees available by mailing 5 cents to Dr Clancy Bassett.

Thorntown Boone County Methodist Church Presbyterian Clancy Bassett

Thorntown Man Martin Dies After Illness at 80

Martin died at his Market and Church streets home Thursday at 12 45 after about ten days illness. He was over 80 and left one son James on the farm near Shannondale. The funeral was held Saturday with services at the Lomest and Presbyterian church at Shannondale conducted by Rev Gallithan, burial in Shannondale cemetery.

Thorntown Martin Market and Church James Martin Shannondale Presbyterian Church Qallithan

Divorce Petition Moves From Boone County to Noblesville

Solomon Cruse seeks a divorce from Lizale Cruse in a change of venue to Noblesville from Boone County. Cruse, 18? years old, a well known farmer with substantial wealth, cites a pitiful story. Lizale, 61, is married to him, with multiple prior marriages and six children. The record notes they married in 1912 and separated in 1919, with details about family and residence in Zionsville.

Noblesville Enterprise Solomon Cruse Lizale Cruse Boone Cruse Zionsville

Cruse alleges cruel treatment in married life

Morning salutation and Mr Cruse describe a quarrel over property and divorce. He claims his wife demanded a deed or will of half his estate, urged him to move to Indianapolis, and grew angry when he refused. He says she shoved him, called him names, struck him with a stick, and claimed she did not love him.

Cruse Cuel Indianapolis Chaira

Organize New Club By Baptist Church Girls

Young Ladies of the First Baptist Church formed a physical culture club with Miss Elma Dowley president, Miss Ada Bonwell secretary, and Miss Leots Saunders treasurer. Two basketball teams named Stars and Stripes, captains Nellie Gipson and Audra Slagles, will compete. Meetings set for Tuesday and Thursday evenings. skating in the dining room. Open to any young lady, member or not.

Young Ladies of the First Baptist Church Elma Dowley Ada Bonwell Lcots Saunders Stars and Stripes Nellie Gipson The Stars Audra Slagles Stripes Tm Club

Boy loses eye as shot hits in Indiana hospital

The Zlongyne Times reports nine year old Dats Smlth son of Ipho Smith was accidentally shot while rabbit hunting with his father Leotus Neese. He lost his right eye at Deaconiecs Hospital in Indianapolis after surgery failed to save the eye. He recovering at home with family. Also notes Louisa Burrows improving after illness and other local moves and visits including Mrs Frank Nowell visiting Oskolocss Iowa and A R Dossatt of Ash street.

Zlongyne Times Dats Smlth Ipho Smith Sundey Deaconiecs Indianapolia Louisa, Burrows Iittie Ed. Burrows Saat Elm Street EL Frank Nowell L. M.’ Heaven Mordian Street Oskolocss Iowa A. R. Dossatt Ash Street Amiley Lesquon

Governor Ralston Addresses Lebanon High School

Governor S M Ralston and wife spoke to Lebanon High School students with Mrs Ralston stressing domestic science and practical education. The governor praised the legal profession, law’s role in civilization, and urged students to avoid dishonorable methods. The event included remarks by Rev Demetrius Tillotson and an informal reception before the governor and Mrs Ralston returned to Indianapolis.

Lebened High School S. M. Ralston Ralston E. G. Walker Cstizena Themgelved Vocalatenat Vines Demetrius Tillotson Greencastle Centenary M. E Haleton Lebanon Indiana Offica Tillotson Sawyera Sunshine Society of the Nigh School Ralatott

Inspector scams towns with fake electrical permits

A con man posing as a state Inspector visited homes during early electricity work, claiming state approval and insuring wiring, using policy clauses to pressure residents including widows to pay a $1.50 fee per house. Several victims were tricked before the ruse ended, while local reports mention illness and names linked to the case.

bin Amonth

Thorntown Reflects on Crawfordsville Game and Clean Play

The Thorntown Times reports Thorntown players in a Tuesday Crawfordsville basketball game praised for clean play while Principal Mecacht of Crawfordsville calls for a self examination of methods. The piece notes Shaw’s return to the game scene and mentions hostile remarks directed at Thorntown players.

Crawfordsville Thorntown Times Thorntown Mecacth Nolee Crawfordaville St All Shaw

Williams Pierce Dead Former Lebanon Resident Passes

Williams Pierce, a former Lebanon resident, died at North Salem Saturday night. He earlier ran a Thorntown hardware business, led R. I. Ferguson hardware in Lebanon, and later moved to Whitestown and then North Salem. About fifty, he is survived by a widow and two sons in Anderson and the western states.

Williams Pierce Lebanon North Salem Pierce Thorntown R. I. Ferguson Whitestown Wen Anderson West

Rabbits and a Lafayette Overtime Loss in Indiana

Mr. Elmer Hinkle of Advance sold and shipped 1,536 rabbits to Cleveland from Nov 17 to Jan 9, earning a net $98. Local men hunted many for sport, while Hinkle’s routine included skinning during spare hours. In the Lebanon vs Lafayette basketball game, Lafayette led early but Lebanon surged to a 27–20 win as Worley led Lebanon with six baskets and Joe Palma scored five for Lafayette amid tight defense.

Lafayette Cleveland Enya Elmer Hinkle Advance Indiana Hinkle Frm Om [Patayet Lebanon Ward Lambert Ralph Jones Wabash Jones Lambert Possena Joe Palma Bishop Tilson Worley Purdue Church Baskers DeVal King Bloomington

Clemens Fannie N dies at 31 from heart trouble

Fannie N Clemens wife of Arthur Clemens died suddenly at 616 West Busby Street at 7 18 p m She was born August 6 1882 in the county and lived in Lebanon ten years She leaves daughter Mary Bernice ten days old and husband two brothers and sisters survive The funeral Sunday at Central Christian church with Pythian Sisters in charge Interment at Old Union cemetery

Fannie N. Clemens Arthur Clemens West Busby Street Mrs. Clemens This Lebanon Adler Co’g Maria L. McMullen Mary Bernice Frank McMullen Thinker J. Eb, McMullen New Roas Sarah A. Mangus Jesse Connor Clemens Central Christian Church Pythian Sisters Lpti A.ge Ward Old Union Cemetry

Osborn Clingler Couple Wed at Squire Ni A. Perri Residence

Granvilis Osborne sid Misa Oleva Clingler were married by Squire Ni A. Perri at his residence Saturday evening. The couple will reside in Lebanon. Friends extend congratulations. Mieg Nall Hiatt visited over Sunday with her parents at Darlingtor.

Osborn-Clingler Granvilis Osborne Sid Misa Oleva Clingler Squire Ni A. Perri Osborn Lebanon

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