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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1914

Page

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Progressive County Convention At Grand Opera House

Boone County Progressives hold their county convention in the Grand Opera House Saturday with large anticipated attendance. Hon Albert J Heveridge a U S senate candidate and State Chairman E C Toner expected as guests. Bernard B Shively will address and the Jamestown band provides music. Afternoon nominations list many county offices and delegates from Center Marion Clinton and Perry precincts.

Boone County Grand Opera House Albert J. Heveridge United States E. C. Toner Anderson Bernard B. Shively Marion Congress Jamestown George Darnall J. M. Worley Center Charles Essex Robert Swope Clinton Gus Cobb William Wilson Washington Ed Connor Nathan Riley Sugar Creek John W. Fulwider Joe Cain Amos Gosner Charles Johnson Frank Johns Eagle Little Dr. Milligan Worth Fred Thompson William J. Darnall Jackson J. C. Darnall James McCann Jefferson John Morrison M. F. Campbell J. Martin J. C. Robison Charles Kern Clay Williams A. J. Cosgrove Jonn Powell Bert Waddle Charles McKinsey E. Davis Abe Akers Henry Crain Frank Stafford W. T. Morris L. M. Ghoreh A. L. Heady J. N. Fishback James Shaw George Straughm Tra Huffman Henry Cavin George Connor Walter Perrine W. HE. Zenor S. H. Byfield W. H. Hobler Robert Stephenson Charles Copeland Lew Edens Robert Trees Lon Varntz Otha Cox Dooley Platt John Brashar George Henderson Ira Bowen B. H. Co Harry Ballard M. ¥. Campbell Roscoe Bratton Precinct 7 D. J. Kimmel Jacob Wilcox J. E. Ott M. L. Butcher Dr. W.de Darnall James Sligle H. L . Kenworthy F. M. Moody C. D. King Harry Saunders Peter Trips William Powell A. L. Bowen Chester Darnal Roy Kiser Oliver Burgin Simpson’ Dickerson Jessa Crisler Walter Broshar Carlan Price Cal Lenox Philip Gayer J. C. Brown David “Ulery Joseph Pool J. L. Saunders Abner Pool A. M. McMillan Dr. G. Schultz Fred G. Jackson H. G. Vike H. G. Brown William Emmons Reginald Stewart Nick Bennet Sidney Cook Watt Fogle S. C. Gray J. H. Goldsborough M. E. Lanpher Elmer Richardson Matt Jackson C. T. Bryan Marion Pavey James Carter G. M. Voris Dr. H. L. Baker William Brenton William Curtis Russel Mills Charles R. Davis J. 0. Cason Precinct Jacob Ferguson Eber Grega Arthur Maple Wiliam den

Reason Why Business Halts Destructive Policy

An Indianapolis news note reports varied precincts and candidates in multiple towns. It cites a New York letter criticizing the Democratic administration for harming railroads and industry, urging steady policy, legal compliance, and calm recovery to preserve workers’ livelihoods.

New York San Francisco United States Washington

Congress in the Cabinet and com missions persist in action

The writer argues Congress and the Interstate Commerce Commission threaten stability with anti business policy. Despite a currency law and tariff, unemployment rises and key indicators fall. He urges sane statesmanship and restraint to allow prosperity and order to reemerge.

Washington Congress Interstate Commerce

Strike Vote Looms Across Chicago Railroad Locomotive Crew

Ballots for a strike among 72,000 locomotive engineers and firemen on Chicago area railroads were sent today. Union leaders said a strike is probable if peace negotiations do not resume, with results expected by Monday. Chief Stone and W S Carter indicated one final effort at settlement would be made before action.

International News Service Chicago Board of Managers W. S. Stone Brotherhood of Engineers W. S. Carter Stone

Plan to Resume Work Ends Chicago Brickmakers Strike

One hundred fifty thousand Building Trades Union members, out of work for nearly three months after a brickmakers strike, plan to return today following a settlement. The agreement offers less than forty cents an hour with a one cent increase, while employers retain full control of hiring and firing. The article also notes a social event: Mrs Truman O Edwards hosts an afternoon for Tri Kappa and Travel Club, with the party at three.

Linternational News Service Chicago Truman Edwards North East Street Claude McKey Tri-Kappa Sorority Travel Club

Lightning Strikes Watts Home Injuring Mrs Watts

Nashville Michigan report says Arthur Watts home near Nashville hit by lightning during a storm. Mrs Watts and son Paul were knocked to the floor. Mrs Watts suffered a fractured rib from the fall as electricity traversed the wires into the house.

Nashville Mich Arthur Watts Watts Lebanon

Porch Party at Duff Farm for Dorcas Class

The Dorcas class of the Presby terian church held a porch party Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Forest Duff’s near Elizaville. About twenty eight members traveled by car to the Duff farm for sewing embroidery and social time. Refreshments of pine apple ice light and dark cake were served with Mrs. Duff aided by Mesdames Joy Moyers Gard Cutler Leonard Langjahr David Butner and Miss Anne Crawford.

Dorcas Forest Duff Elizaville Duff Farm Duff Mesdames Joy Moyers Gard Cutler Leonard Langjahr David Butner Anne Crawford

Local track sees Danville visitors and Johnson string

Messrs H H Underwood Lloyd Holsclaw and William Kirke from Danville Ind arrived by automobile to witness the Danville stable workouts at the local track. The string driven by Otis Johnson of Hendricks county includes animals owned by Underwood and Kirke, linked to Princewood the two year old pacer famous for its performance.

H. H. Underwood Lloyd Holsclaw William Kirke Danville Ind Otis Johnson Hendricks County Underwood Mr. Kirke Princewood

Local student completes medical course in Louisville

C E Flaningam son of former county treasurer John A Flaningam arrives from Louisville for a brief stay after completing a three year medical course at the University of Louisville. He will return tomorrow to undertake special surgical work in the clinical department.

C. E. Flaningam John A. Flaningam Louisville University of Louisville

Mechanicsburg to host Giants in rematch at home

The Mechanicsburg baseball team prepares for a Sunday afternoon clash with the Herculean Giants from Indianapolis. The Giants beat Mechanicsburg 1 to 0 earlier this season, promising a tight rematch.

Mechanicsburg Indianapolis Giants

Mission Society Notes Reverend Ward Talk

The Ladies Foreign Missionary Society at the Methodist church warmly received Rev A L Ward as he spoke on The Need and the Opportunity of Missions. His address reflected strong support for missions and a wide knowledge of overseas work, with the afternoon deemed exceptionally profitable by attendees.

A. L. Ward Ladies’ Foreign Missionary Society Methodist Church

New Richmond Star A Alexander Plans Move to Crawfordsville Cage

New Richmond star Alexander plans to join Crawfordsville High next fall and play center. Meadows is elected captain of the Crawfordsville crew for next season.

Alexander Richmond Crawfordsville High-School Cage Meadows Crewfordsville

C W B M Auxiliary Meeting At Central Christian Church

The C W B M auxiliary of Central Christian held its June meeting at East South street home of Mrs Verne Nelson. Mrs Elizabeth Hedges led the session with a nominating report naming officers to begin in October. A program on Girls and Women followed with readings, a solo, and a review of The New America. Refreshments concluded the gathering.

C. W. B. M.auxiliry Central Christian Church Verne Nelson East South Street J. A. Threlkeld Elma Buchanen Lizzie Nelson Hattie Metheney Laura’ Nelson Emma Hamilton Anne . Small Elizabeth Hedges Elma Buchanan Clyde Neese Harrie DeVol W. H. Williams Vern Nelson

Runaway Car Kills Local Lumber Worker

Jack Pell of South Lebanon street died in a runaway accident while helping unload a Metzger Lumber Company car. He and Cash Tolen had loaded lumber and the horses bolted toward the lumber yards. Pell attempted to halt the horses, fell, struck his head on the brick pavement and died shortly after at the Metzger office.

Jack Pell Lebanon Street Pell Metzger Lumber Company Cash Tolen Tolen Metzger Company

Home Coming at United Brethren Church Near Lebanon

The United Brethren church at Maple Grove three miles east of Lebanon in Center township prepares for a Sunday June 7 homecoming. The rebuilt church will host an all day meeting with three services and outdoor meals. Music will be provided by W. W. Stevens and family of Lebanon. preacher for the event is not announced.

United Brethren Church Maple Grove Lebanon Center Township W. W. Stevens and

Vacation school grows at Central Christian church

The vacation school at Central Christian church continues to attract more children, with seventy seven enrolled so far. Parents are urged to send their children for the story hour as attendance is not yet at the desired level.

Central Christian Church

Firm Dissolved Notice From Secretary of State

Notice received from Secretary of State Ellingham that A. J. Smith & Sons Company of Lebanon filed in his office notice of voluntary dissolution on Tuesday.

Secretary of Ellingham A. J. Smth & Sons Company of Lebanon

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Beveridge Toner Shively Marion Manly Progressive County Nis George Stahl Gus Timmons Joe McCoy George Waitt S. Wallace John Mace MN. A. Charle John Myers Harve Hale W. E. Lane Walter Beery Clarence Harris Charles Padgett R. E. Bush Dine. Padgett Arthur Beery Roy Mee- Soy Ote Marton Jacob Tipton William Jescup William Cody William Spear James Wood John A. Foucher Levi Fancher Willis F Clinton Saunders W. H. Campbell W. G. Eaton Harry Howard John McKinley Howard Land Lon, Shirley Thomas Parish M. Stephenson Ainsley Harkins HP. Wiley R. A. Perkins John Silvers Alva Swope Precinet A. H. Turner Ed McCance Frank Powell Ora Phillips Elmer Tuse Ernest Gabriel George C. Cassidy KR. S. Kern Albert Witham Charles £. Powell Frank Hawkins Clint Wingate Bruce Neal UNION James Padgett Walter Hickson Murf Allen James Vance Oscar Seawright Homer Hammack Otto Ditzenberger Columbus Clingler John Cooney Silas Curtis Harnest Essex William Hawkins Lew Ditzenberger Sherman Pollard W. C. Cambell Wallace Witt T. P. Riley John Cross John Cason Fank Davis Harry B. Harting Clifford Rogers Richard E. Ryan James Richey Lloyd Umberhine William E. Wilson Thomas Metcalf Frank Reath Joe Jaquea James Ferguson Robert C. Love A. R. Garrett Earnest Crain John Parr William Caldwell J. D. Lewis Rollie Cruse Berg Way A. M. Shaw C. P. Swiggett J. N. Rader Rinelder Lee A. L. Hogan John Brock Frank Alford Matthew Wilson Roy Keeney Marion Harmon Richard Way Art Jennings James White Lute Parker John T. Bennett Elva Harman Simpson Burgin Artie F. G. ‘Horner R. B. Waggoner Marley Riley Fred’ Lewis Joseph A. Jones Charles W. Johnson Clarence Rath J. W. Morrison Frank Gentry Howard Riley John W. Boyer Clint Miller Harry Couchman L. C.riley Otis Hadley James F. Evans George I. Neptune J. P. Matthews William J.L. Winters H. Roberts J.T. Dinwiddie Alvin Patterson Isom Harting Frank Hyland George Darnell Jess Combs Shelby Hutchinson William Canada Dr. Bonnell Eise McCormick A. L. Hank Ot Henry James B. Richey Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Wilton Anl Mrs. Watts Paul Mrs. Forest Duff U. of L. Medical Schoo NEW Richmond Star Will Crawsfordsville C. W. B. M. Meeting Wes A. J. Smith & Sons Company
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