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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1914
Page
6
Boone County Progressive edited by J. M. Batterson and B. Felesa publishes weekly on Thursdays from a corner office. It is registered as second class matter since September 26, 1512 at the Lab a Indiana post office under March 3, 1879. Subscriptions priced for one year in advance with delivery issues to report promptly.
STATE TICKET United States Senator Albert J Beveridge Indianapolis Secretary of State William A Pierson New Albany Treasurer John Bower Fowler Auditor George W Lott Vincennes Attorney General A G Manning Kokomo State Superintendent John W Kendall Greenfield Clerk of Supreme and Appellate Courts Edward R Lewis Indianapolis State Geologist Jethro C Culmar Spencer Judge Supreme Court Lew W Vail Goshen Fifth District Judge Appellate Court Henry Pearson Bedford Elias D Salsburg Indianapolis George H Coons Muncie Willis E Roe East Chicago Homer C Underwood Fort Wayne Second District
Judge J M Worley leads the slate with representative C W Johnson and coroner Dr H W Millikan. Other officials listed include auditor C W Essex, treasurer Robert Swope, clerk L J Kern, sheriff Joe C Cain, assessor James E French, surveyor Briant Fulwicer, commissioner districts one and three Charles A Kern and S M M Riker, councilmen across districts, and councilman at large Charles W Cook, D King, Joseph Witham.
In Louisiana, John M. Parker reports about 21 Democratic lawmakers joining the Progressive party. Senator J A Coignet resigns from the LaFourche Parish Democratic committee and aligns with Progressives, with four more resigning to join the same day: David J Foret Gillis Foret Thomas Pierson and Arthur Hoffman.
Regular Democrats in Indiana blame the national administration for party demoralization. They fault Taggart methods and leadership, accusing the Taggart crowd of yielding to special interests. Wilson Bryan supporters defend Taggart while national and state issues strain unity.
Republicans at Albany held an organization primary. William Barnes Jr sought an organization place and received over 6,000 votes through his own machine. Seven votes were reported against the boss in this disputed party primary.
Rob Cummings and Frank Rogers of Brown County Indiana have left the Republican organization to join the Progressive party. Precinct committeemen who have studied the matter for two years say the old machine cannot draw enough support to remain strong. They credit Jim Watson's Congressional bid in the Sixth district as a catalyst for Republicans to repudiate the entrenched standouts and back growth and achievement through the Progressive movement.
Joseph L. Tucker a leading Clay county Indiana farmer and former Democist now runs as a Progressive candidate for county commissioner on the fighting front for his party. Democratic defections spread statewide with the Tom Taggart machine wavering as the revolt against hoss ism fuels panic in both major camps.
A. A. McCormick of Chicago, elected two years ago as a Republican to the Cook County board, will seek re election this year as a Progressive. McCormick is described as a strong figure in Illinois public life and his party change is noted as a major political event of the year in the state. His previous endorsement came from the Progressives, and he is praised for a splendid official record.
BM. W. Lee of Muncie Indiana a former Democrat has become an active Progressive party worker in the state capital of progressive activity. He says the Taggart organization dominates Indiana Democrats and misrepresents democracy. He endorses Roosevelt and Beveridge as a better brand of democracy.
Anderson Percifield of Nashville Indiana resigns from the Brown county standout and proclaims he is out of politics. At the Brown county standout convention twenty one Republicans named a county ticket though more offices than eligibles. Chas J Sievert of Toledo announces he will back the Progressive ticket from senator to coroner. Henry R Pattengill a life long Republican joins the Progressives and will seek the Progressive nomination for Governor this year.
One hundred fifty voters in Brown county Indiana at Helmsburg were polled showing 60 Progressives, 51 Democrats, 30 Republicans, and 19 undecided.
The Danville Press Democrat recalls the wild razorback hogs of the Wabash timber era. An old resident notes hogs were lean, rugged, and ran free along rivers fed by wild foods. Typical fat Hog weighed about 14 pounds with head on, about 1 1/2 pounds head off, reflecting scarce meat and lard compared with later times.
The piece recalls Indiana Vermillion county’s wild hogs from the twenties, nicknamed razorbacks for their shape and speed. It describes their spread along Salt and North Forks, their viciousness, and failed attempts at re domestication. Purdue and state agencies plan a coordinated program with inspectors, farmers, and volunteers to study, quarantine, and regulate vaccines and viruses to protect livestock.
A state wide campaign led by Montgomery county trains farmers in prevention and sanitation of hog cholera. Volunteers with area surveys will assist a US inspector, collecting statistics on hog numbers and losses. Immunization with serum will be provided by the bureau of animal industry, with state help if needed.
The Belles of Sixty spent a pleasant Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Libbie Perkins on South Lebanon street. A porch party turned indoors for old songs, with a good turnout and refreshments of ice cream coffee and cake. Names present include Mary Dormire Evaline Perkins Amanda Perkins Charlotte Perkins Amazette Busby Louise Busby from Oklahoma City Mary Zion Belle Campbell Caroline Law Fete Harriet Hidks Sarah Eileen Nenn Mary Little Lizzie Steele Mary Ann Longley Para sade Zion Jennie Rodefer and Salome Longley unable to attend. They planned to meet again in October with Mrs. Amanda Shumate.
In Lafayette on Wednesday county commissioners, after hours of debate, considered a petition by C L Brown for a Tippecanoe County franchise for Lafayette and Northwestern. Opponents led by Val Zimmerman of Indiana Northwestern Traction argued against a blanket grant, fearing road monopolies, while attorneys from Rensselaer urged rejection. Indiana Northwestern’s J Wilson outlined a plan to build from Rensselaer to Lafayette this year and into Chicago next, aiming for a Chicago to Indianapolis interurban line.
A writer reflects on the raising of mothers and daughters, contrasting old and new norms. The piece extols virtue, self control, honest character, and household duties, urging young women to hold to truth, temper, and purity while guiding younger generations toward responsible, sober living.
The piece extols warm welcome to cheerful hosts while shunning the dyspeptic guest, deeming a sour attitude a nuisance and urging good humor as the key to friendly gatherings.
Commissioners plan to announce today whether the Lafayette and Northwestern Railroad will receive a blanket franchise and must reveal its intended route. Thomas S. Roberts of Evanston, Illinois, is identified as president of the Indiana Northwestern Traction Company, with Haute and Indianapolis & Eastern mentioned as potential routing options between Lafayette and Indianapolis.
Sunday school classes at the Methodist church planned a Wednesday picnic at Homer's grove near Thorne town led by Miss Katherine Wilson and Miss Corinne Stephenson. Rain caused postponement, ten boys instead brought lunches to the Stephenson home on East Superior Street for an all day gathering with baseball and a film trip. Attendees included Eugene Wilcox, Ralph Bowen, Homer Litton, Wallace Vaughn, Walter Vaughn, O Riley Taylor, John Fike, Arthur Van Huss, Robert Kimmel, and Raymond Bush.
Miss Helen Means and Mrs. John Tica led a Sunday school class from Central Christian church on a picnic to Mechanicsburg Tuesday. The day included a bountiful noon lunch with attendees Cordelia DeVol, Janice Coombs, Lucile Burke, Josephine Hart, Eva Warren, Lucile Kirtley, Mary Tice, Ruth Hedge, Dorothy Nease and Dorothea Varntz.
A delightful Fourth of July picnic was held at the country home of Mr. F. G. Markley about two and a half miles north of Richmond. Attendees included Doras Proctor of Indianapolis Marcella Hoekter of Augu sta Ky Sparkle Singler of Lebanon Ind Vadis Surface Ada Elibee Vesars Lewis Kinley Richard Brehm Seibert Surface Russell Markley Edgar Loehr Keith Markley and F G Markley.
State Fair judging contest rewards four scholarships in Purdue University School of Agriculture worth 100 75 60 25 dollars to help cover long or short course expenses. Open to Indiana boys 16 to 20 not enrolled in any school. Entry blanks and premium lists available from Secretary Downing in Indianapolis.
Complete plans for the new First National Bank building will be in the hands of the local committee next Monday July 18. After they are approved bids will be received for the construction. This will take ten days to two weeks and the contract letting will be at month end. The bank cannot move to the new quarters until the first week in August.
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