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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
8
A blaze in Kirklin destroyed the Christian church and a barn belonging to John King. Other houses caught fire but were saved. The church was insured for 2400 dollars. the barn had no insurance. Rev. Weldrick pastors the church. Sparks from a passing train triggered the incident but no ongoing danger.
Crawfordsville notes Lam bert Lambert plans to quit as Lebanon high school instructor to take an athletic director post at Arkansas State Agricultural College. Two men offered the job, giving a week to decide. the position promises greater prospects. Lebanon fans fear losing a top coach, while locals praise his talents and urge a return to Lebanon if possible.
The Crawfordsville Journal reports Lawson Brown, a farmer, had two leg bones nailed together by a physician after a fall. Initial messages described eight penny nails, but investigators confirmed surgical nails of similar size were used. Brown rests easily and may regain full use of the leg.
The twenty one year old daughter of John Porter was buried at Summit Lawn Cemetery after taking her own life in Indianapolis due to poor health. The Battle Ground Epworth League notes in the Lafayette Journal recount a Kanazakee cottage visit by Minnie Smiley of Thorntown with Jane Smiley Laura Taylor Bell Martha Baer and others as guests.
Yesterday and Sunday residents faced a buzzing invasion as mosquitoes swarmed porches and yards. People from all walks describe bites, clumsy swats, and indiscriminate harassment while noting screened porches offer little relief.
Harvey received a letter this morning notifying him of winning the Ave dollar prize at the recent state meeting of photographers. The contest, open to state association members, rated twenty pictures on development, subject originality and framing. The judges’ ratings determined the winner, and Harvey’s close alignment with their judgments was praised.
The Ladoga Building and Loan Fund and Savings Association filed a foreclosure suit in circuit court against Levy Stevens and others seeking possession of real estate and a judgment of 1050 dollars.
Miss Mary Henderson hosted a Monday porch party for twenty guests at her North Jameson Street home to honor Miss Sybil Heck of Cincinnati QC. Sunflowers and mar guerites decorated the long porch while guests enjoyed needlework and a musical program. Heck sang several selections and Henderson played a piano piece. refreshments included brick ice cream cake and bursts. Out-of-town guest Miss Ruth Aughe from Frankfort attended.
The First National Bank has returned three large safes from the Wayne town bank. The bank recently installed new equipment and will move the safes this afternoon to the rooms they will occupy on South Lebanon street during the erection of their new building. The safes will be used mainly for hooks though they include burglary proof vaults. The vaults in the old building will not be disturbed until necessary in construction.
A column urges boys to value time over dissipation, citing that successful men once used time well. It contrasts idle street life with constructive aims, and stresses living with industry, temperance, courage, kindness, and family duties. It extols sunshine, open hearts, and practical lessons for boys while noting mothers shape sons.
International News Service reports a large grain elevator owned by Gilbert Hawkins at Fowler Indiana was destroyed by fire early today. Several thousand bushels of grain were lost and damages estimated at sixty thousand dollars. Investigators say the blaze may be linked to an incendiary that attacked another elevator in Rensselaer the previous Sunday. The state fire marshal is on the scene.
The Perry township Progressives nominated a full ticket for trustees and advisory roles. Oscar Slagle was named trustee, Hassil E Schenck as assessor, James Waitt and E A Schenck plus Frank Jane as advisory board, and David Stevens as supervisor northside. Frank Lane chaired the convention with Rassil Schenck assisting.
Mrs Eliza Bowen Hamilton aged 85 died at her home near Whitechurch Monday after a long illness attributed to infirmities of old age. Born July 4 1829 in Ross County Ohio she married George Hamilton and had ten children five survive Mil ton Abraham Charles Oliver and Mrs Asa Anderson. One child died during the family move from Ohio to this county and was among the first buried in Clouser Cemetery.
The Thorntown Armus Enterprise reflects on a week of Chautauqua events with singers band magicians and lecturers noting entertainment value and moral concerns. It praises artistry while warning that continual sensational displays could erode youth and virtue.
Thomas A Patterson, a farmer and prominent business man, dies at his home aged 70. He was among the county’s largest property owners with an estate valued at about $200000. A Civil War veteran, he served three terms as county commissioner. He leaves a widow and three children.
A large group from Lebanon and nearby towns enjoyed a Sunday outing at Broad Ripple near Indianapolis. The party included Mr and Mrs D E Stark and families, Mrs Vinnie Davis and daughter Rachel, Mr and Mrs W A Kincaid, Mr and Mrs W H Moore, and numerous Ottinger and Kincaid relatives, traveling by automobile for a day of leisure.
Warren ren, longtime editor of the Appeal To Reason, socialist newspaper at Girard, Kansas, resigns due to ill health and hands complete charge to Louis Koehling, the present managing editor, effective immediately.
A twilight funeral was held at Oak Hill cemetery for Lola Mary Campbell in Lebanon. Relatives and friends gathered as hymns and scripture read by Rev. C. H. Carmichael offered comfort. Pallbearers and flower girls accompanied the cortege in a respectful, faith filled ceremony.
Oil drilling near Garfield halted after a drill stool broke off at 900 feet, delaying progress for several days. A drill specialist may be sent to remove the broken tool from the shaft. The contract aims for 1800 feet, with work continuing after repairs and potential resumed around a few weeks. Local watchers anticipate renewed effort as the project nears the contracted depth.
Elmer V. Cannon sues Myrtle F. Cannon for divorce after their 1909 Boston marriage and a 1913 separation. He alleges she left him in April with their infant son for Massachusetts and refuses to return. Attorney Ira M. Sharp represents the plaintiff.
A blaze at about 12 30 today consumed most of the roof of the William Robbins residence half a mile west of Jamestown. A defective chimney was blamed for the fire. No insurance covered the property.
A Lebanon housewives column relays a humorous anti ant prank. Mise Clara Van Nuys and sisters invited black ants to leave with a polite written note. That evening crowds poured from under the door then vanished as the closet emptied of ants.
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