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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1914
Page
4
The notice from September 25, 1912, at Tadlena post office under an act of March 3 lists subscription rates for one year in advance. It requests prompt reporting when delivery is irregular and to send subscription renewals and payments to the office.
The piece argues Progressive ideas persist beyond the vote and could sprout into lasting influence. It notes a Republican landslide driven by anti Democratic misrule, the high funding of the GOP campaign, and the uneasy position for Progressives amid wartime economic strains.
A detailed guide on winter protection for shrubs and roses, noting hydrangeas in the South need straw covers and cellar storage for northern areas, brugmansia care, and specific pruning and mulching practices. It covers techniques to prevent wind and sun damage, mice protection, and regional timing for winter prep from Washington to Philadelphia.
The passage argues the Republican party remains controlled by the old guard, with little chance for change. It predicts an effort to eradicate the Progressive party before the 1916 election, asserting Progressives are needed now more than ever and citing Boone county trustees elected by Progressives.
The guide describes preparing hybrid perpetual roses for winter by removing sunports, layering them with dirt, and trimming branches to reduce ground space. It suggests cutting nonessential side shoots in fall or spring and argues this method is better than covering roses with straw on posts or trellises.
Four contestants have signaled intent to try for yell leader. They will perform in chapel next Tuesday and students will vote to decide the winner.
The Missionary Society of the First Christian church held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Ed Henderson's home. scripture from First Kings and James discussed divine prayer response, with prayers by Margaret Young and Mrs. Henderson. A program followed including notes from a Springfield Ohio convention delegate and updates on Idaho missions, plus letters from missionaries and a moving solo by Mrs. Forest Ketchum.
The sophomores beat the freshmen 22 to 5 while the seniors crushed the juniors 92 to 3, with standout scorers Ball and Hyland among others. A public debate favored extending voting rights to all women, with the negative prevailing 9 to 3. Mr Smelser urged students to curb paper wad and tinfoil mischief to preserve Lebanon spirit.
Frederick I. Carter and Addie Rooker as administrators of Minerva Carter’s estate show charges of 14689.45 and equal credits, resulting in zero balance and discharge. Mary A. Funkhous er’s guardian’s inventory values real estate at 2500 with annual rent 240, approved. John Beelar authorized to reappraise Jacob H. Laughner realty. Martha A. Cox estate admin ordered private sale of its realty. In Shockley petition for highway change, reviewers’ damages set for Ashley 40 and Da ie 75, Deweese 75 with Deweese damages rejected. McBroom Hauser and Taylor appointed to assess damages to J. M. Gentry, guardian of DeWreese, to meet in November.
George E. Eastey transfers lot 20 in Wysong's addition Lebanon to Fred McKenzie for 1500 dollars. Fred McKenzie transfers same lot to Mutual Savings & Loan Association for 1500 dollars. Omer O. Stultz sells lots 250 255 and 298 300 in West Fairview addition Lebanon to H M Coulter for 1000 dollars. Thomas QC Beck and Charles C White sell jets 137 and 138 in Fairview addition Lebanon to Earl Watson for 1000 dollars.
Earl Watson transfers to George I Frank a $1 400 deed while John M Eaton conveys twenty acres to Oren Exton in Clinton township. Martha Campbell to Alexander and Campbell covers Elizaville lots 10 and 11. Amanda J Jackson to Peter C and L M Stirwall 70 to 100 acres in Jackson township for 600. Ethel Betts et al to Lewis J Thompson 54 to 100 acres in Marion township. Emma E Clark to Isaac W Clark et al 18 acres in Marion township for 1. John W Jones to trustees C R M lodge 14 to 100 acres Advance for 700. George T Mitler to Charles C Tribbett in Jot 16 Wysong’s addition Lebanon for 600.
The National Cash Register Company versus Elmer A Brenton on note has been dismissed. The Bishop Babcock Becker Company versus Charles H Petty and Robert E Berryhill on note remains listed in court news.
Otto Heflin was fined six dollars plus sixteen dollars and five cents in Harlan's court for intoxication. Wilber Stevens, charged with raping Amanda M Roberts, a minor under sixteen, received a preliminary hearing and was bound over to circuit court on a three hundred dollar bond with support from the Board of Childrens' Guardians.
A bitterly cold Thanksgiving of 1871 blanketed much of the nation with temperatures 30 to 40 degrees below in the northwest and 13 to 20 degrees below in New England. The day featured a world championship prizefight at Montgomery station near Bay St. Louis Mississippi between Jim Mace and Joe Coburn. After three hours and 38 minutes of sparring with little damage, the referee declared the bout a draw in front of about 500 spectators.
The 1914 Indiana Red Cross Seals Commission in Indianapolis names Severance Burage president and J W Lilly treasurer with a broad roster including Mrs. Samuel M Ralston and Dr J Y Welborn. An advisory council features Vida Newsom and Vera Harrison among others. Walter D Thurber repeats as state sales manager to expand reach from Lake Michigan to the Ohio River. Local societies are urged to organize selling groups nationwide.
The United States Pension board met Wednesday in Dr. Armstrong's office to examine a pension applicant from Indianapolis. Dr. C. D. Umberline of Mechanicsburg attended the proceedings.
A brief anecdote describes annual hunting trips and returning home to a welcoming family. The speaker notes he never shoots game, but values the kindness and pride of relatives upon return.
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