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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1914

Page

3

Destitute family found wandering toward Crawfordsville

The Crawfordsville Review reports a destitute woman and four children near Beck's stop were brought to town after authorities were alerted. They were housed at the community house and treated for basic needs. The woman, identified as Mrs. Almeda Kist, and her four children have a troubled history across Lebanon Sheridan Beckville and Westfield with multiple marriages and mobility.

Crawfordsville Beck Officer Long Charles Beck Traction Stow Johnson Hodgkins Westfeld Lebanon Fordsville Almeda Kist Sheridan Board of Children's Guardians Westfield Farmer Kist East Street

Bicycle collision injures Brenton on Meridian Street

Tiffan Brenton, son of Elmer Branton, was riding a bicycle on North Meridian street when he collided with a horse and buggy. The horse stepped on the bicycle, tearing the cart and causing severe bruising to his back and shoulder. Dr. J. R. Ball treated the injuries with stitches.

Tiffan Brenton Elmer Branton North Meridian Street Brenton Henry Moore J. R. Ball

Bearing Burnt Out At Thorn Town Chautauqua

Hugh Woody of Thorn town chautauqua boosters left his Buick in Elmer Brenton garage Friday night after it died on the road from Advance. Hugh Niven towed him in and investigators found the engine burned due to oil exhaustion. Other cars gave passage to Thorntown residents.

Hugh Woody Thorntown Chautauqua Boosters Elmer Brenton Hugh Niven Thorntown

Sunday Picnic Party of O N T Club at Mechanicsburg

Members of the O N T club and their husbands and guests picnicked near Mechanicsburg on Sunday. Automobiles carried the group for a delightful day with a bountiful picnic lunch at noon. The party included Mr and Mrs George Crider and others.

O. N. T. Club Mechanicsburg George Crider Internos Club Inter Nos Club Horner's Grove Thorntown Edith Lewis Lucile Edwards Jane Stevens Adah Huber Loleta Bercaw Nina Fall Hazel Davis Bess Sutphin Mesdames Ethel Winn Hazel Langjahr Ruby Upjohn Lelia Maze Ona Whiffing Colfax

Names listed for social notices in local column

A group of individuals and couples including Mr and Mrs Frank Walter Mr and Mrs Ed Bohanan Mr and Mrs John Long Mr and Mrs W Rice and daughter Genevieve Mr and Mrs L Q Johnsonbaugh Mr and Mrs Bruce Abernathy Mr and Mrs Chas Mc Claine and daughter Tressie Marie Stoops Miss Mae Hull Wayne Miller and Art Clemens appear together in a social notice.

Frank Walter Ed Bohanan John Long W. Rice Genevieve L. Q. Johnsonbaugh Bruce Abernathy Chas. McClaine Tressie Marie Stoops Mae Hull Wayne, Miller Art Clemens

Fight after quarrel ends in fines near New Ross

In Crawfordsville on Thursday Justice BE Brewer fined Hascal Fansler twenty and Ed Hedrick fifty for a hand to hand fight sparked by a large knife on a gravel road near New Ross. Both pleaded guilty and were arrested by Sheriff Frank Wren. Fansler paid $1 plus costs, Hedrick paid $11.90, while Fansler remained free awaiting payment of his fine. The altercation began June 24 with Hedrick alleged to have cursed Fansler.

New Ross Hascal Fanaler Ed Hedrick Court of Justice BE. M. Brewer Crawfordsville Frank Wren Bach Fowler Hedrick Wren Hedick Fansler

Youth Team Feud Ends in Violent Knife Attack

A youth and an older man clashed after accusations of uneven effort. They fought with fists before Heidrick allegedly drew a knife and wounded the younger man. Fansler received medical aid as authorities sought to keep the incident quiet.

Fansler Toan Heidrick

Lebanon Pictures By W C Yutzy Return Home

W C Yutzy, who left Monday for a visit with relatives in Falls City Nebraska, took along reels of moving pictures showing Lebanon scenes. He plans to present these pictures in a Falls City theater for the benefit of his relatives.

W. C. Yutzy Falls City Neb Lebanon

Elaborate Reception Planned for Governor on Elkhart Visit

The Elkhart Truth reports Governor Ralston will be welcomed with an elaborate reception on Governor's day in Elkhart July 31 at the Chautauqua opening. An Indiana National Guard battalion led by Major G C Groll will escort the governor with civil war veterans and elder citizens, stores to decorate, and a gala Main street.

Elkhart Ralson Chautauqua Indiana National Guard South Bend Goshen Warsaw G. C. Groll Chautauqua Association

Hazel Stultz and Clyde Sanders Tie Weink in Zionsville Area

Monday afternoon at 1 30 Rev Homer Dale officiated the marriage of Hazel Mae Stultz and Clyde Oliver Sanders. The bride is daughter of John Stultz of Hig Springs and the groom son of Alva Sanders south of Zionsville. They will reside on the W Brendle farm south of Zionsville in Hamilton county.

Sanders — Stulz Homer Dale Hazel Mae Stultz Clyde Oliver Sanders John Stultz Hig Springs Alva Sanders Zionsville

Mother Creates Scene to Stop Child Leaving at Kirklin Depot

At Monon depot in Kirklin a mother rushed in to stop her nine year old son from boarding a Memphis bound train with his grandfather. The town marshal and station staff intervened as the train halted, the officer forcibly removed the mother from the car and comforted her distressed son during the escape.

Monon Kirklin Charles Payne Memphis Tenn John Hickey Marshal Gallaher

Lebanon Reserves rout Peru Specials in eight innings

Lebanon Reserves beat the Peru Specials 10 to 1 after Link pitched eight flawless innings with eleven strikeouts. Frank Heflin led the batting with three hits in four appearances, while Hart Bauman and Connaughton added power in the field as local fans praised Long’s fair umpiring and growing crowds.

Indianapolis All Stars Rinehart Lebanon Peru Link Hanna Dyde Miller Hart Ludwig Burk Frank Heflin Bauman Connaughton Hanne Rhinehart Indianapolis T. T Indianapolis A. B. C Middle West Long Bock Abrhore Emmert Conaughton Lidwig Heflin Ws.s

Clarence Ball Recovering From Auto Crash On Porch

Clarence Ball, injured in an automobile accident, is recovering nicely and has sat on the front porch. He is expected to be able to get up town by early next week. A birthday celebration for Mrs and Mrs Hedge and family, Mr and Mrs Hedge, and Ansel Ashley was held locally.

Clarence Ball C. A. Hedge J. C. Hedge Ansel Ashley FERU CE. Carpenter Dyde Ladoga Miller Carpen- Ronk Oyter Deltrick

Burk e Burke Baseball Summary From 10th Meet

Three base hits by Conaughton Heflin and Bauman highlight the game with two base hits by Ovler Cudwig Emmert Hart and Bauman. Hart Hanna Heftin stole bases. Burke issued one walk while Hy Link fanned 11 times and Burke four times. Double plays featured Hanna Hart Conaughton. Umpire Long Time.

Pero Rebanon Conaughton Heflin Bauman Ovler Cudwig Emmert Hart Hanna Heftin Burke Hy Link

Fourth of July Game: Lebanon Reserves Defeat Indianapolis All Stars 7–5

Lebanon Reserves defeated the Indianapolis All Stars 7 to 5 in a Fourth of July contest. Powers pitched for Lebanon, while Bauman Emmett and Hart paced the offense with multiple hits. Miller, the catcher, sparked a late incident, but the crowd forgave the lapse as Lebanon’s infield and outfield anchored a steady defensive effort.

Lebanon Indianapolis All Stars Powers Hanna Hart Bauman Green All Stars van Sant Miller Emmett Connaughton Tomlinson Long

Statewide school tax receipts rise in June settlement

The ninety two county treasurers reported a total June settlement of 4,604,372.65 to the state treasury, up from 3,742,796.62 last year. Growth is credited to an 8 percent tax levy and higher property assessments, with Boone county paying 58,248.62 versus 47,024.79 in 1913.

General Assembly Boone County

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