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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1914

Page

7

Henderson Will Probated After Proponents Prevail

The Henderson will case, moved from Hendricks county, ended with the court ordering probation of Eliza B. Henderson's last will and testament. Ward Henderson receives the estate valued around 20,000 with specified yearly bequests to eight relatives. Objectors bore costs except for probate evidence, and the decree will be certified back to Hendricks circuit court. Attorneys Bach elder Adams Wood and Harvey Shelby appeared for contestors and defendants.

Henderson Hendricks County Eliza BE. Henderson Hendricks Circuit Court Eliza B. Henderson Ward Henderson Anderson Everton Prebster M. M. Bachelder Neal Adams Indianapolis W. J. Wood G. E. Harvey A. J. Shelby

Court Adjourns Boone Circuit Court Term Ends

The April term of the Boone circuit court adjourned on Tuesday. The September term will begin the first Monday in September, marking the start of a new session.

Boone Circuit Court

Suit 18 Compromised in Bedford Construction Injury Case

Edward O Leary sued Fletcher Savings Trust Co and Bedford Stone & Construction Co for damages claiming a fall from a girded sixteenth floor at Market and Pennsylvania streets on February 23 1914 left him permanently injured after a beam caused him to fall 125 feet. Judgment of four thousand dollars was awarded and the suit valued at twenty five thousand dollars.

Edward 3. O'Leary Fletcher Saving & Trust Company Bedford Stone & Construction Company Fletcher Savings & Trust Co Market Pennsylvania Streets Jim

Buchanan Sues For Divorce Over Cold Indifference

Charles T. Buchanan files suit against Mary Buchanan for divorce. married June 28, 1912, separated June 26, 1914. He alleges persistent coldness and lack of affection, periods of silence, fault finding, and nagging. He says such conduct made peace and happiness impossible. attorney BR. W. Adney.

Buchanan Charles T. Buchanan Mary ©. Buchanan BR. W. Adney

Kain v Capital Paper Case Awards 2500 Damages

The jury awarded Micheal Kain 2500 dollars in a damage suit against Capital Paper Company, rented from Marion county. Kain, employed by Warne Electrical in Indianapolis, was injured when a 60 pound box allegedly dropped into an elevator shaft by a defendant’s employee. He sought 15000 dollars. Attorneys for the plaintiff were Wyman J. Beckett and W. J. Wood. defense counsel were Kealing Hugg and A. J. Shelby.

Micheal Kain Capital Paper Company Marion County Klein Warne Electrical Company Indianapolis Wyman J. Beckett W. J. Wood Kealing Hugg A. J. Shelby

Heflin Suit Details Desertion and Reconciliation

Arabelle Heflin sues Frank L Heflin for divorce alleging marriage on May 10 1919. She says separation on November 21 1913 followed by his desertion and her 1913 filing. She reports dismissal, reconciliation, and cohabitation until March 16 1914.

Heflin Arabelle Heflin Frank £. Heflin Lye

Woman seeks divorce and alimony amid alleged cruelty

A woman alleges her husband filed for divorce and pressured reconciliation. She claims cruel treatment, cursing, beating, lack of home, and rent duties. She seeks divorce and $3,000 alimony. The article lists numerous other court actions including quiet title suits and estate final reports.

Cason-Neal

Stultz Will Probated In Zionsville Estate Details

The first will of Thomas A. Stultz dated June 20, 1907, was admitted to probate in Zionsville. Executors and trustees are named with John W. Stultz as executor, later renouncing. M. D. Harvey and R. P. Bundy as sureties. Bequests of 650 dollars to sons Omer C. and Archie E. Stultz are noted, with the remainder in trust for Amanda A. Stultz the widow. The trust allows sale of assets if income is insufficient to maintain her, with eventual distribution to the children or their heirs.

Thomas A. Stultz Zionsville William ©. Mills R. P. Bundy Omer C. Stultz Archie E. Stultz John W. Stultz Amanda A. Stultz Minnie C. Conrad John W Stultz Aled Harvey M. D. Harvey

Probate court reports sales and guardianships in Hamilton area

The Hamilton Trust Company as guardian of John T Stoops insane and James Stoops insane filed petitions to modify court orders for sales of ward realty. Purchases by Normal E Dodson totaling 4780 and 3960 were approved with deeds issued. A petition sought removal of William R Skeen as administrator of Emeline Skeen. The court ordered citation and hearing. The court also determined cash value of Richard C Witt estate at 47245.41 and related inheritance tax.

Minnie Witt Dorothe C. Witt John EB. Kiley Union Tivet Company Ann A. Perkins Margaret H. Allen Harry T. Thompson Edmund P. Thompson Estella Clark Martin Low Nina Goodwin Mary D. Hendricks James L. Hendricks William C. Helfman Emma D. Halimanj Nora M. Haliman Francis J. Mahan Oliver P. Mahan Mary E. Flickenger Henry A. Flickenger Emma J. Glendenning David A. Glendenning James L. Glendenning Leeland M. Eaton William G. Eaton Sarah M. Pell Andrew J. Pell John W. Stulte Thomas A. Stultz Amos Clifford Rance Hamilton Trust Company John T. Stoops Guardian Normal E. Dodson James Stoops Ward Elizabeth N. Daily John W. Skeen Lua Eldin Richard C. Witt

Commissioners Court Awards Gravel Contract in Perry Township

John W. Kernodle awarded the W. W. Groover et al gravel road contract in Perry township on a bid of 2700 dollars. The Center township highway improvement petition was found sufficient and referred to Byron J. Moore County Surveyor F. C. Cash EB. M. Coons to meet July 12 and report by July 22. County officers reports for quarter ending July 1 approved. Inspectors reports on bridges 4 6 12 15 185 and superintendent and engineer reports on Grimes Hauser Green Hodgena and Rice gravel roads approved. Viewers report on Clinton township highway vacation ordered approved.

John W. Kernodle W. W. Groover Perry Township E. A. Morris Center Township Byron J. Moore F. C. Cash EB. M. Coons Grimes, Hauser & Green Clinton Township

Deaths in Jefferson township and nearby towns

A series of obituaries from Jefferson township near Mex and surrounding areas notes the deaths of Edith Graham at home after a brief illness, Verlin Ashwell age 15 from Advance, Mary Ellen Ross of 510 South Meridian Street from paralysis, Mrs Emma Reddy of Darling ton after a short illness, Theron Thomas near Jolietville after tuberculosis, Mrs Rettinger of New Ross after cancer, Mrs William McDaniel near Mace from tuberculosis, and W B Smith formerly linked to Lebanon. Funeral details and burial locations are listed for each case.

Edith Graham Rouel Graham Jefferson Township Mex Alonzo Titus Rolle Graham Nile Malcolm Daver Christian Ehrich Bethel Hill Cemetery Thorntown Mary Ellen Ross Meridian Street Decatur County Indiana John M. [Ree Boone County W. H. Ross Belle Ross William Sylvester Jacob Kansas Ross Central Christian Church Ward Robinson Cemetery Theron Thomas Theron Thoroas Will ‘Thomas Jolietville Little Eagle Cemetery

Mrs Sarah J Rettinger Dies After Prolonged Illness

Mrs Sarah Josephine Rettinger, a well known resident of New East, died at her home Saturday after a prolonged illness. She had been in declining health for some time and was briefly at St Vincent's hospital in Indianapolis for a surgical operation.

Jamestown William Poynter Poynter Blevehe Scott Old Union Church Old Union Cemetery Sarah Y.rettinger Sarah Josephine Rettinger New East St. Vincent's Hospital Indianapolis

Parole Recommendation For One Lifer At State Board

The state board of pardons recommended to Governor Ralston a parole for Reuben Wheat who has served six years of a life term for murder. The board denied clemency to ten other lifers and indicated a conservative stance on releasing life prisoners. Wheat’s parole would be contingent on abstinence from alcohol and could result in his return to prison if violated. Claude Grover, Clinton county, 1913 case, parole recommended.

State Board of Pardons Ralston Reuben Wheat Sullivan County Wheat White Knox County Claude Grover Clinton County Indians Reformatory

Work nearly done as Fulwider returns home

John W. Fulwider ends a stretch on a concrete street contract in Aurora and plans to proceed to Scottsburg midweek where 8,000 feet of concrete roadway, 18 feet wide, will commence.

John W. Fulwider Aurora Scottsburg

McDaniel Suffered Stroke and Returns Home

J S McDaniel, visiting Lake Maxinkuckee with Mrs McDaniel, suffered a slight stroke Sunday. He rested well Monday and was brought home to Lebanon by son Harry on Wednesday afternoon. The elder McDaniel has limited speech due to throat involvement but was able to travel on a cot, while his son Harry faced greater fatigue returning from Culver. Pearl McDaniel of Clermont accompanied them on their earlier visit.

Lebanon J. S. McDaniel McDaniel Harry McDaniel Lake Maxinkuckee BicDaniel Mrs. McDaniel Pearl McDaniel Clermont Harry Culver

Thorntown Gears Up For Redpath Chautauqua Week

Redpath Chautauqua headquarters in Chicago outlines gala plans for Thorntown with extended pennant sprawl from nine to fifteen banners plus 300 small awning flags. Home pennants will adorn windows ten days before opening. door knob and harness tags to mark Chautauqua days July 13 to 19.

Thorntown Chicago

Sunday School Picnic At McCarthy's Grove

A Central Christian church Sunday school class led by Miss Mabel Moody picnicked in McCarthy's grove. They departed on the 3 45 interurban car and returned by 7. The group included Ocio Higgins Jeesie Dale Martha Long Julia Ridgeway Dolores Sutphin Virginia Sutphin Ferrel Denny with teachers Goldiene Grove Juanita Sanford Helen Kenworthy and guest Paul McCarthy assisting.

Central Christian Church Mabel Moody McCarthy’s Grove Ocio Higgins Jeesie Dale Martha Long Julia Ridgeway Dolores Virginia Sutphin Ferrel Denny

Crushed to Death Near Medford in Auto Crash

Ex-State Senator Edwin Bailey and companion John Brooks died when their automobile overturned about half a mile north of Medford Long Island early today. Bailey was a close friend of Charles F Murphy head of Tammany Hall.

International News Service New York Edwin Bailey Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall John Brooks Medford Long Island

Also Mentioned on This Page

William A. Swank Simon D. Bush L. W. Kirtley 0. G. Miegine Scircnit Leonard Martin Stephen Doty Jacob Burket Lucinda Burket Cranson Stearns Et al Florence B. Doyle Joseph Doyle Charles McClain Otis Commissioners Court Airs Verlin Ashwell Verlin James Marthe Ashwell Advance High School North Christian Church McDowell Homer Dale Emma Reddy Darlington Temple Eddington Jessy Ebaugh J. W. Peffley Ferry John Peffley Ore New Ross Rettinger Christian Church of Rosewood Temple Pythian Sisters Crawfordsville Christian Church P. J. Lough Waynetown New Ross Christian Church William M'Daniel Willianma McDaniel Mace W. B. Smith Henry A. Flickinger Trenton Mr. Smith Sam. C. Flickinger H. A. Flickinger 8. C. Flickinger Ohio Mypaniel Maxinkuckee Berry McDaniel, Will Re Thorns M’carthy’s Central Companion Hilled
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