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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1914

Page

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Four Injured In Auto Accident Near Frankfort

A car carrying Reverend J. W. Sherrill and the Stuckeys plus Mrs. Ora Newman rolled over on the Frankfort Lebanon gravel road five and a half miles south of Frankfort. Rev. Sherrill, 79, suffered a broken hip and is in serious condition. Mrs. Stuckey, Mrs. Newman, and Mr. Stuckey sustained severe bruises and a sprained wrist. Dr. H. N. Couns is treating the family.

Frankfort Frankfort and Lebanon J. W. Sherrill Slabtown Elmer Stuckey Mrs. Stuckey Newman Mr. Stuckey Rev. Sherrill Stuckey H. N. Couns

Herod Returns to Indiana Industrial Insurance Office

FE B Herod of Indianapo lis, secretary of Insurance Auditors Co, visited his father Phil Herod in Lebano m Wednesday evening. He and a partner lead a thriving agency serving hundreds of clients including large industrial firms from offices in the American Central Life building. His daughter recently married in Indianapolis and a son works at Browneburg Record. He was formerly a Lebanom resident.

B. Herod Indiananol Phil Herod Indianapolis Browneburg Record Office Herod Lebanom

Haymakers Elect At Indiana Association Meeting

Members from across Indiana attended the annual meeting in Indianapolis where Dol Newton Levis of Lebanon was named Past state haymaker and M. W. Hanna of Frankfort the state chief haymaker. G. D. Hamil of Kokomo was elected state trustee and William H. Schnell of Greensburg state collector of straws. Luther Hutchings of Muncie was chosen state keeper of bundle.

Indiana Haymakers' Association Indiana Pythian Indianapolis Dol. Newton Levis Lebanon M. W. Hanna Frankfort G. D. Hamil Kokomo Straws William HM. Schnell Greensburg Bundle Luther Hutchings Muncie

Eighth Grade Commencement Focuses on Agriculture

The eighth grade commencement will be held Friday night in the central school assembly hall at eight o'clock. The program centers on Agriculture and Farm Life with lessons drawn from recent agricultural bulletins and reports from agricultural schools. The public is invited to attend.

Mrs Ceclia V Lowrey Dies After Illness in Frankfort

Mrs Ceclia V Lowrey died at 11 40 oclock Tuesday night at the home of her brother J W Dunham 508 East Ohio street Frankfort after a prolonged illness with tumor and complications She was the daughter of Francis and Henrietta Dunham and was born in Darkesville West Virginia on September

Ceclia V. Lowrey J. W. Dunham Ohio Street Frankfort Sige Francis Henrietta Dunham Darkesville W. Va

Widow of West Virginia native dies at Frankfort after move

The widow of Joseph F. Lowrey, born 30, 1839 in West Virginia, died after living in Frankfort with her brother. She married Lowrey in Indianapolis on November 27, 1899. her husband is an invalid. Survived by two brothers J W Dunham and Taylor Dunham and a sister Mary Camden. Funeral held at residence. remains moved to Shannondale for burial beside Presbyterian rites.

West Virginia Joseph F. Lowrey Indianapolis Shanmondale Frankfort Atlanta Presbyterian Church J. W. Dunham Taylor Dunham Martinsville W. Va Mary Camden Ladoga E. T. Howe Shannondale T. H L & E. Traction EB. T. Howe

Engagement announced for Miss Mabel Ransdall and Harold Buchanan

Mrs. Edward Kirkpatrick hosted a gathering at 649 East Washington Street Frankfort to announce Miss Mabel Ransdall of Frankfort will wed Harold Buchanan of Culver Ind. The couple plans a summer wedding. Ransdall, daughter of Isabelle Ransdall, is a former Lebanon high school graduate and Danville Normal School attendee who has taught in Tippecanoe City and Boone County. Buchanan, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Buchanan of Culver, is a Thorntown High School and Danville Normal College graduate with business ties in Culver. The exact date is not set.

East Washington Street Frankfort Edward Kirkpatrick Mabel Ransdall Harold Buchanan Culver Ind Cupid Kirkpatrick Miss Ransdall Isabelle Ransdall Parke Street Lebanon High School Danville Normal School Buchanan Tippecanoe City Boone County George Buchanan Gulver Sterling Worth Thorntown High School Danville Normal College

Greencastle selects Rev Kirk Waldo Robbins for high school address

The Greencastle school board chose Rev Kirk Waldo Robbins of Lebanon as speaker for the annual commencement exercises. Robbins, pastor of the Lebanon Methodist church and former pastor of the College Avenue church here, was regarded as a capable local speaker and his selection drew praise from the community.

Kirk Waldo Robbins Greencastle High School Greencastle Herald Robbins Greencastle School Board Lebanon Methodist Church College Avenue Methodist

Tenth Legion Sophomore Lunch At L H 8

The sophomore class of L H 8 served a Roman themed lunch dubbed from eggs to apples. Miss Voliva taught the event with olives featured on the menu. Orris DeVolis named Legatus while Prof E G Walker attended as a guest.

Sophmore L.H Voliva Orris DeVolis Legatus E.G. Walker

Presbyterians Meet in Chicago Promote Marriage Divorce Reform

In Chicago the Presbyterian General Assembly opened its 126th session with plans for an education campaign on marriage and divorce. About two thousand delegates attended as the committee on Christian life and work urged laws limiting divorce mobility and delaying effects after degrees, aiming to curb the rising divorce rates cited as alarming.

Custernational News Service Chicago Presbyterian Church of the Japan United States

Professor Walker May Leave as Board Delays

The board hesitates over a $200 difference with the principal. Walker may depart. The dispute centers on funding and handicapped status, leaving a decision hanging on the timing and terms of departure.

Funeral directors elect officers as Indiana association closes

The Indiana Funeral Directors Association wrapped up a session in Indianapolis with officers elected. Ivory C. Yolle of Lebanon named a national convention delegate, George M. Contley of Lafayette an alternate. Officers: Folger P. Wilson president, M. F. Evans first VP, C. H. Roystar second VP, C. R. Wilson secretary, F. Rutledge treasurer, J. C. McCarty sergeant at arms. The report notes Lebanon High School may lose principal BEG Walker over a $200 salary request amid tight finances and comparisons to nearby towns.

Indiana Funeral Directors’ Association Indianapolis Ivory C. Yolle Lebanon George M. Contley Folger P. Wilson Richmond M. F. Evans Brownsburg C. H. Roystar C. R. Wilson Mooresville C. F. Rutledge Hart- Lebanon Ford City BE. G. Walker J. C. McCarty Lapel Crawfordsville Frankfort Noblesville Danvillle Franklin Walker Prof. Walker

The Ramsey Case Ends in Court Dispute Over Estate

In Crawfordsville, lawyers for Ramsey heirs agreed to appoint Crawfordsville Trust Company as administrator of A I Ramsey estate. James Houk, administrator of Charles Ramsey and Rosalind Ramsey guardian, objects to property schedule items and claims interests in funds. Court will settle the issues before final division and estate closure.

A. I. Ramsey Crawfordsville Crawfordsville Trust Company James Houk Charles Ramsey Rosalind Ramsey

Inspiring Parade Marks Lyons Revival in Logansport

Six weeks of Lyons meetings in Logansport culminated in a grand parade with 6000 church members marching under gospel banners while red fire and torches lit the streets. More than 6000 identified with a denomination during the revival. The tabernacle is sold to Kokomo churches for Dr Lyons to begin a six week campaign next Sunday. A group of fifty Logansport supporters will attend the Kokomo meeting tonight. Lebanon residents plan to join one night during the campaign.

Lyons Logansport Kokomo Lebanon

Musicale at Meth Dist Church Delights Frankfort Socialites

A Wednesday musicale at the Metho dist Episcopal church drew about 600 Frankfort women with program by Indianapolis readers and harpist. Speakers noted Lebanon guests were invited but only two attended, Mrs. J. P. Coverdale and Mrs. N. W. Mattix.

Frankfort Methodist Episcopal Church Hugh McGibeney Louise Schellschmit-Kaehne Indianapolis Frankfort Crescent Lebanon J. P. Coverdale N. W. Mattix

Central Indiana Superintendents Club Meets in Indy

The sixth annual session of the Central Indiana Superintendents Club will be held in Indianapolis tomorrow with members invited to stay over Saturday for a physical training exhibit by Indianapolis schools. H. G. Brown, superintendent of Lebanon schools, is a member.

Central Indiana Superintendents’ Club Indianapolis H. G. Brown Lebanon

Hoy Very Ill In Alabama Mission To Lebanon

Hoy party updates report Hoy is very ill in Summerdale Alabama. C F Neal received a message from H E Rogers that John H Hoy will not depart for Lebanon until Sunday.

Lebanon C. FS. Neal HE. O. Rogers Summerdale Ala John H. Hoy Mr. Hoy

Argentine Prominent Leads Mediation Efforts at Conference

News from Niagara Falls on May 21 cites Argentina taking a central role in mediating talks. Secretary Vernier set start times for sessions at 11 30 with Mexican delegates under discussion. Argentina appears poised to guide South American unity with Minister Naon driving the effort and Chilean envoy Suarez arriving with a team.

Linternational Niagara Falls Vernier Bettef Ttis Wilson Mexico Argentina South America United States Naon Ambassador da Gama Brazil Senor Noon Suarez Chile Manuel Salinas Fulio Maquiers Jas. Quesada Edward Suarez, Jr

Milk Container Cleaning Order Issued by Indiana Official

H E Barnard state food and drug commissioner issues a circular to ILX express firms urging cooperation in enforcing milk and cream container cleanliness. The letter notes nonwashable ice cream cans arrive in Indianapolis and other cities and asks agents to reject any unclean receptacles or lids not securely placed before returning them to shippers.

H. E. Barnard Food and Drug Commissioner Ilx Express Indianapolis Express Indiana

Odd Fellows Meet Opens Indiana Grand Lodge Session

The semi annual session of the Indiana Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows opened in the auditorium of the Odd Fellow Building in Indianapolis yesterday morning. An excursion to the Odd Fellows Home at Greensburg followed in the afternoon, and Arcade Lodge No 367 led the first degree work in Tomlinson Hall last evening. The session is to close today.

Indiana Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Odd Fellow Indianapolis Odd Fellows Greensburg Arcadia Lodge No Tomlinson Hall

Stalts Resigns to Join St Louis Lock Co

Charles R. Stalts resigns from Jones and Perkins Furniture and will move to St Louis with the Anacon Burglar Proof Lock Co. He plans to sell household goods here and depart for his new home the first of next week.

Charles R. Stalts Jones & Perkins Furniture Anacon Burglar Proof Lock Co St. Louis

Mrs Henry Miller’s 68th Birthday Honor Party

Friday marked Mrs Henry Miller’s 68th birthday with family at 305 South Lebanon Street. Relatives joined her and her son Ollie Miller for a noon meal and well wishes. A family portrait was taken and guests enjoyed automobile rides around Lebanon.

Henry Miller Ollie Miller South Lebanon Street

Humphrey Raises Row Over Civil Service Rural Carriers

Indiana Congressman William E Humphrey attacked the post office department over civil service in Indiana claiming political manipulation in rural carrier appointments. He cited cases including William E Klinger of Zionsville and reviewed civil service ratings to show higher graded applicants were passed over. Representative Dixon countered that civil service has been abused for sixteen years and lamented few Democrats hold rural carrier posts, urging more vacancies.

Hoosier House of Representatives William E. Humphrey Washington Indiana Post Office Department William E. Klinger Zionsville Dixon

Eight Mitchell officials arrested in civil service fraud

Eight men including county assessor William J. Strange and Marion county clerk W. B. Sherflick were arrested at Shoals Indiana on charges of conspiring to defraud by impersonating others to take 1913 civil service examinations in New Albany. Deputy U S marshals reported the arrests and planned arraignment later that day.

Internationals Service Indianapolis Ind Mitchell Shoals U. S United States Marshal's Office William J. Strange Ambrose Strange Bret Gwin Otto Carothers New Albany W. B. Sherflick Marion County Sam Reinecker J. ©. Carruthers Claude Armstrong William Jackman The

Change in Agents at Local News Agency

Austin Hopfine resigns the news agency at the interurban station and may join Maxinkuckee for the summer. C. E. Bennaty of Elwood has taken the local agency.

Austin Hopfine Maxinkuckee C. E. Bennaty Elwood

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Ora F. B. Herod D. N. Lewis Lecomex Central School Miss Mabel Ranbuell Bhide Harold Burchanan Frank Greencastle Dr. Robbins J. P. Staley Wisconsin Frank Parr Farmers State Bank General Assembly Martha Blinn Alexander N. W. Mattix William Alexander E. ‘ Walker Oven Attended Musicale Wil Grand Lodge Charles R. Stalizs Firm Humphrey Cites William E. Dinger
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