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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1914

Page

7

Board of Review Adjourns After Thirty Day Session

County board of review adjourned Tuesday afternoon after a thirty days session. Recap shows corrections to townships and corporations, with net bank and trust company assessment increase of $46,810 for 1914. Numerous personal property lists revised, omitted, or corrected, including horses, cows, and property additions across multiple townships.

County Board of Review Ami Boone State Bank First National Farmers of Zionsville Home National

Interurban Talk Sparks Lapel to Noblesville Line

The Lapel News reports on Wallace B. Campbell’s proposed Anderson driven interurban from Anderson through Lapel to Noblesville. Abe Westrow and associates are said to study building the line independently, with Campbell only holding a rights of way.

Lapel Wallace B. Campbell Lebanon Anderson-Noblesville Anderson Noblesville Anderson Money Abe Westrow Mr. Campbell Anderson Chamber of Commerce Campbell

Estate of Henry A Flickinger notes deductions and assessments

The flickinger estate shows six lines detailing deductions for a deceased horse from W. J. Sanford in Center township. Interstate Public Services Company assessment set at 156000, up 81000 from last year. C. C. Peters list in Union township corrected with additional 200.

Henry A. Flickinger W. J. Sanford Center Township Interstate Public Services Company C. C. Peter Union Township

Sheridan Woman Seeks Divorce and Alimony

Flora M. Merrill of Sheridan files for divorce from James C. Merrill in Hamilton circuit court after six years of marriage and four children Raymond 4 Morton 3 Elmer 2 and Mary eight weeks. She alleges cruel treatment and failure to provide and seeks custody of all children and one thousand dollars alimony plus legal separation. Merrill is described as a stock buyer.

Flora M. Merrill Sheridan Hamilton J. C. Merrill Raymond Morton Elmer Mary Merrill

Garden Party Entices Guests at Mrs Rosa Yingst Home

The J 5 Embroidery club hosted a garden party at president Mrs Rosa Yingst's country home with crepe paper lanterns and cat sockets adorning lawn and house. Guests included Mrs L W Dinsmore and daughter Bernice of Indianapolis for an evening of conversation music and a two course luncheon on the lawn.

J. 5. Embroidery Club Rosa Yingst L. W. Dinsmore Bernice Indianapolis

Widow Receives $4000 Life Claim For Dr. J B Thomas

Guy M Voris traveled to Indianapolis to deliver two $4,000 checks to Mrs Julia Thomas for the Lexington Life Insurance policy on Dr John B Thomas of Wabash who died of pneumonia. The payment marks the second death claim paid by Lexington Life since its 3 year organization.

Guy M. Voris Indianapolis Julia Thomas John B. Thomas Wabash Lexington Life Insurance Company Thomas Lexington Life Jits Andrew Walker Aurora

Reverend Hardy Attends B Y P U Convention in Kansas City

Rev. F. L. Hardy left Tuesday for Kansas City to attend the International B Y P U convention. As Indiana board member, he will participate in July 1 meetings and discuss the convention program topic Devotions.

F. L. Hardy Kansas City Indiana Hardy

Bohumir Eryl and World Famous Band at Thorntown Chautauqua

Bohumir Eryl and his band, famed cornetist Kryi, return to Redpath Chautauquas with two daily performances. Celebrated as a conductor and musician, Kryi is praised by the Los Angeles Times and New York Times. The week runs July 12 to 19 in Thorntown, with Eryl’s band highlighted in the third Redpath season.

Gerson Eryl Redpath Kryi Ells Lew Wallace Bryl Oy Tha Verter Austen Thorntown

City citizen learns devious ways of Indianapolis police

Judge Deery of Indianapolis advised Harry Corbin a citizen of New Ross Indiana to make New Ross his stamping ground after a Tuesday visit to the city. Corbin, unfamiliar with local police, resisted officers who ordered him to move on and threatened to charge them. He then encountered detectives while gathering witnesses and was jailed. A night in jail apparently subdued him and he spoke less boldly about pursuing charges.

Deery Indianapolis Harry Corbin New Ross Ind Corbin Indianapolis City

Harvest Ahead for Boone County Wheat Crop

Boone county farmers shift to wheat harvest with several fields already cut and most crops to be gathered in the coming week. The golden grain sways in the breeze as front fields show promising heads and healthy growth despite incomplete threshing.

Boone County

James Gardner Surprised on 39th Birthday by Friends

County Clerk James Gardner was surprised Monday night by about forty friends who gathered at his home to celebrate his 39th birthday. Euchre was played, a pleasant evening followed, and Gardner received several gifts of gentleman’s furnishings as his wife Mrs. Gardner and daughter Miss Esther helped serve a two course lunch.

James Gardner Gardner Esther

Getting Along Nicely in Guatemala Rail Work

Joe Butcher, a construction engineer employed on a new railroad in Guatemala, writes relatives that he has about two more months of work on his division. He expects a transfer to Barrios further down the coast and says he is getting along nicely and is well pleased with his location and the work.

Joe Butcher Guatamala Talong

Campbell Smith Richie Factory Shuts Down Two Weeks

The Campbell Smith Richie factory closed down temporarily on Friday for a two week pause. Local management cited unspecified operational reasons and indicated production would resume after the period.

Campbell, Smith Ritchie

George Byrd Named Sergeant Major in Battalion Staff

George Byrd of Jones and Perkins Furniture Co receives notice of appointment to the Battalion Staff under Major Ki P Youngman Indiana National Guards. His commission grants the title of Sergeant Major and assigns clerical and field duties. The honor follows a recommendation based on efficiency.

G. D. Byrd Jones and Perkins Furniture Company 8. P. Youngman Indiana National Guards Youngman

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Board OF Review Township Resectors Books C. E. Peters Washington Township Jefferson Township Lebanon Corporation James R. McCann Lewis and Storm Grocery R. C. Jones Dora Overleese Jamestown Gas Company C. 5. Peters Washington C. C. Smith Jackson Township Oliver Burgin W. A. Hall Union’ Township W. A. Hull Eagle Township Ingram J. Dye James M.’Dye H. M. Bercaw W. J. Robinson Rose Harvey Maud Harvey Brenain Laura Brendie Flora M. Merrill Sues James C. Merrill J. 5 Lexington Life Insurance J. B. Thomas Inter B. Y. P. U. Convention Bohumbr Kry The Redpath Chautauquas Bohumir Eryl Barry Corbin New Boss Golder Him George Byrd Ki. P Ned Star Bakery D. L. Creath Savings Association Willoan HL. Moore Iacobelli Brothers
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