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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1914
Page
6
The Boone County Progressives held a Saturday convention showing a strong, active party organization. They voted against amalgamation with any party and backed a vigorous campaign. Discussions covered county hospital issues, voting machine debates, and endorsements of local Democrats amid broader inquiries into national policy and the Wilson administration.
A letter from George W. Perkins to Robert S. D. Carey describes how the Progressive party backed Homer J. Gall in New York’s treasurer election. Democrats and Gall’s alignment won 98 votes to 96, signaling unity for Progressive principles and potential nationwide gains.
Fred Miller, a Purdue graduate and longtime Crawfordsville and Interstate Public Service employee, was chosen to oversee the local light and heating plant after a recent council meeting. Son of J N Miller of Waynetown, he has held manager roles in Greenwood, Franklin, Seymour, Columbus, Versailles, and Arcnum, with prior service at Bridge Crane in Toledo.
The Ladies at Central Christian church entertained with a St Patrick social Tuesday afternoon in the basement. Mrs W C Darnall led devotionals, followed by a program arranged by Mrs Earl Higgins and Mrs Chester Darvall. Claude Neese sang Come Back to Erin, Higgins gave readings, Homer Dal sang The Last Rose of Summer, Magdalene Mitchell and Lola Mary Campbell performed a musical monologue, and a musical guessing contest entertained guests. Refreshments included salad and sandwiches with green ribbon favors.
For two years the Lebanon High School Senior class has moved to cut graduation expenses. The 1914 class met a committee's report and voted to limit the commencement gown to 5.00. No hat will be worn at graduation or baccalaureate. If a dress for the junior reception is needed a three dollar allotment is set. Many will reuse last year's dress or make their own. Faculty parties will mirror this economy with teachers wearing worn garments. The plan gains parental approval and may be adopted by other Indiana schools.
Willis Meade of New Castle has opened in Lebanon and will run a photograph gallery above Howell's meat market on the south side of the square. He brings twenty years of photography experience and six years in Naw Caalle, and is a married man.
At the April meeting the Parent Teacher Club will discuss the topic Summer Vacation and How It Shall be Used. Mrs Ivory Tolle and Prof R F Imel will lead the discussion and an employment bureau will be appointed to assist boys and girls seeking work. Mrs George B Jones presides.
Thomas Byroads of West Walnut recuperates after injuries from a recent incident. Indianapolis visitors attended the double funeral of Mrs Sarah Stephengan and Leland Eaton, hosted by Mrs Enda slis ter and Mrs Fred Coomba. D Daily appointed county agent for John Hancock Life Insurance Company, promising capable representation in Boone county. Social guests included Dr and Mrs H N Coote at a St Patrick dinner, with several local hosts and attendees mentioned among Brownburg and surrounding households.
Will Rude, about 50, missing since Saturday, was found dead in Walter Garyer’s corn crib near Sheridan on Tuesday morning. He had been living with Will McKiloney and likely sought shelter from the cold at his daughter Mrs Miles Harris’s home. The body was frozen stiff.
Joan C Templeton and Mary A Templeton of Thorntown file in circuit court to adopt Margaret McMurry born 186? now 38. They raised her as their child since age four. she has used Templeton and later McMurry names after marriage in 1903. Court grants adoption, giving her inheritance rights as their child and as joint heirs of each Templeton.
Lebanon High School notes praise for Mr. G S Neal who spoke on personal Panama Canal experiences. Principal Brown calls Neal a prominent citizen. Neal, a former first boy graduate, will return to chapel in two weeks.
Isaac A Morrigan a farmer near New Ross wed Miss Mary Sherwood who had been living with Mrs J H Ashley of Jamestown. The ceremony occurred Wednesday at 10 o clock officiated by Rev Homer Dale at the Farmers State Bank. They will reside on Mr Moretuon s farm.
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