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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1914

Page

5

Two Wounded In Bedford Tragedy Over A Woman

Jefferson Jones was fatally shot and Sol Regina dangerously cut when Elmer Howell attacked Regina after allegedly finding Howell's wife with him. Jones died at a local hotel. Regina fled to a doctor. Howell surrendered to police after the early Wednesday incident linked to a rivalry involving a woman. Elmer Rowell, a bank building helper, had been working nearby.

Bedford Jefferson Jones Sol Regino Elmer Howell Howell Regino Jones Oolitic Ind Lebanon Regine Mary Browning Regina Browning Elmer Rowell

Clarence Cogswell Buggy Damaged By Auto Collision

Clarence Cogswell’s buggy was slightly damaged Sunday afternoon when an automobile struck it. He was traveling east on South Street as the machine turned west from Meridian Street and struck the front wheel, breaking spokes. An interurban car on the track obscured the view for both drivers. the auto driver’s identity was not learned.

Clarence Cogswell Cogswell South Street Meridian Street

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs John Long

Mr and Mrs John P Kern hosted a surprise party at 09 West Chicago Street to honor Mrs John Long of Slohenish Washington on her 50th birthday. About twenty eight relatives and friends attended and gifts were exchanged with ice cream and cake served.

John P. Kern Chicago Street

At Home Reception for Mrs Neal Honored Bride

Invitations issued by Mrs. T L Neal Mrs C F S Neal and Miss Grace Neal for an at home reception at 304 Went North Street on Thursday November 12 honoring Mrs Thomas L Neal a recent bride. Hours are 2 to 3 30 and 4 to 6 30 PM.

C. F. S. Neal Grace Neal North Street Thomas L. Neal

Lyceum Lecture Series Tickets Sell Fast This Winter

About 200 season tickets have been sold for the Lyceum course. The first program will feature Alpine Singers and Yodlers appearing in November. Advance Commercial handles the course charges.

Lyceum Sourci St

Revival at Central Christian church next Monday evening

Revival meetings begin at the Central Christian church next Monday evening led by Rev. Winders, pastor of the Irvington church. The music will be directed by Wallace Tuttle of Columbus, Ohio, who is noted as a fine chorus director and capable solo worker.

Central Christian Church Winders Irvington Wallace Tuttle Columbus, C Tuttle

Judge Artman Resigns From State Normal Board

Judge S. R. Artman, appointed to the Board of Trustees of Indiana State Normal School at Terre Haute on October 1, has resigned. He attended the October meeting but, citing lack of time, sent his resignation to the governor on October 9.

S. R. Artman Indiana State Normal School Terre Haute

Taxicab Damaged by Accident Near Polls

Charles Elder suffered scratches and bruises when a taxicab he drove crashed into a ditch after a radius rod connection broke near six miles from town while pursuing a voter without transport. The top of the taxi was crushed but Elder recovered. Mefford was unhurt.

Charles Elder Elder Russel Metford Mefford

New Brunswick Youth Seriously Hurt in School Scuffle

Myers Carney fifteen year old son of Mose Carney of New Brunswick suffered a severe head injury in a Tuesday night scuffle with Orville Hancock. Hancock struck Carney near the left temple, leaving him unconscious. Dr Hendricks of Litton viewed the injury as possibly crushing part of the skull. the boy was resting as easy as could be expected today.

Myers Carney Mose Carney New Brunswick Orville Hancock Hancock Carney Myers Dr. Hendricks Litton

Pretty Home Wedding in Indianapolis Brings Brinkman Daughter to Tegarden

Miss Bertha Lola Brinkman daughter of Mr and Mrs H H Brinkman married Clyde E Tegarden in a home ceremony in Indianapolis. Attendants included Laneta McCabe and Helen Tegarden. The bride wore white crepe de chine lace and pearl pendant. flowers were pink and white chrysanthemums lilies of the valley and roses. After a wedding trip the couple will reside in Indianapolis. the Brinkmans were prominent in Lebanon and the First Baptist church.

Bertha Lola Brinkman H. H. Brinkman Clyde E. Tegarden Indianapolis Flossie McCabe Mendelssohm Charlie S. C. Ohran Thirtyfirst Street Baptist Church Mary Bassett Laneta McCabe Helen Tegarden Charles Pyle Harry von Willer Tegarden Brinkman Lebanon Lebanon Street First Baptist Church

Boone County Medical Society Hails Prosecutor in Medicine Case

The Boone County Medical Society met at the Public Library on Tuesday night and adopted resolutions commending the prosecuting attorney for zeal in protecting the public. They praised his successful prosecution and conviction of Owen Morkert for illegal practice of medicine and lauded his work upholding Indiana medical laws.

Boone County Medival Society Gwen Morkert Boone County Dreait Court Boone County Medical Society Boone County Owen Morkert Indiana

Open Meeting of Ladies Aid at Mrs Brandt Livingston’s Home

The Ladies Aid Society of the U B church held an open meeting on a Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Brandt Livingston s home. After the devotional hour the group talked and shared lunch placed on the dining room table.

Ladies‘ Aid Society of the U. B. Church Brandt Livingston

John Street Church Celebrates 148th Anniversary in New York

The John Street Methodist Episcopal Church in New York marks 148 years with daily services this week. Present pastor Rev. Lewis R. Streeter attends alongside many former pastors at the celebration meetings.

New York John Street Methodist Episcopal Church Lewis R. Streeter

House Fire Near Elizaville Damages Largely Avoided

A house belonging to B. F. Hawkins five miles east of Elizaville caught fire Friday afternoon but was extinguished in time to limit damage. The home was insured with the Ohio Farmers Insurance Company.

B. F. Hawkins Elizaville Ohio Fanmlera Insurance Company

Governor Seeks Aid for War Sufferers in Indiana

Governor Ralston urged statewide subscription to a fund aiding noncombatants in Europe. Indiana Red Cross officials met with him, with a second meeting planned. A London cable from Herbert Hoover urged Indiana to raise shiploads of cereals bacon or ham for Belgium, to be titled Indiana ships.

Ralston Indiana American National Red Cross Butler John H. Holliday Treaster I. H. Gavish B. B. Johnson Red Cross London Belgium Harbert Hoover Atlantic Seaboard

Flora Held On Horse Stealing Charge In Kokomo

William Flora, 56, and nephew Glen Baker, 12, were arrested near Logansport by Cass County Horse thief Detective association member Frank Barnhart. They were jailed in Kokomo to face horse stealing and larceny charges. The bay horse with a white star pulled a top buggy and carried four lap robes and chickens. The couple, from 1016 Toledo street, had previously come from Kokomo, and the boy has prior arrests for larceny.

William Flora Logansport Pharos Glen Baker Weacon Frank Barnhart Cass County Horsethief Detective Association Kokomo

New Whitestown Elevator to Open Thursday

The Whitestown elevator owned by Jenkins and Cohee will open for business Thursday morning, November 5, after the old building was destroyed by fire four months ago. The new facility holds 35,000 bushels and features modern up-to-date machinery. A group including J. C. Brown and others left for Witch Lake, Michigan, for deer hunting, as Brown marks his thirty-fifth year in this trade.

Whitestown Jenkins and Cohee Val Riggins Cole Brown James Staley Clayborn Cain James Brendale Witch Lake Mich J. C. Brown

George Miller Finishes School Grounds Contract

George Miller has completed the contract awarded ten days ago by the school board for work on the north side of the new Stokes school building. Tile will furnish a driveway for coal wagons and finish touches to the grounds along the alley.

George Miller Stokes School

Tri Kappa Charity Euchre Night At Elks Hall

The Tri Kappa charity euchre party will be held tonight at the Elks Hall. The wives are invited, and light refreshments will be sold. Proceeds go to charity, with a good turnout expected.

Elks Hall Elks Tri Kappas

City to Replace Fire Whistle With New Bell Tower

The city recalls a purchased Lun kenheimer fire whistle after it failed to whistle loudly due to low steam pressure from century old boilers at the power house. The device was removed and sent back to the factory, and officials say a new bell tower costing three to four hundred dollars must be built to replace the worn structure.

Lunkenheimer Company of Cincinnati City Water Works

Mrs Chas Fish Hosts Dorcas Class Tea

The Dorcas class of the Presbyterian Sunday school gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Charles Fish home on North East street with assistant hostesses Mrs. Lee Taylor Mrs. Lee Bratton Mrs. Anna Frank Mrs. James Black and Mrs. Stacy Darnall. Mrs. James Black played piano selections and a delicious lunch was served. Guests included Mrs. L M Beaven and Mrs. Claude McKey of this city and Mrs W Hawkey of Indianapolis visiting Mrs Fish.

Dorcas Presbyterian Sunday School Charles Fish North East Street Lee Taylor Lee Bratton Anna Frank James Black Stacy Darnall L. M. Beaven Claude McKey W. Hawkey

Local Buyer Takes Thorntown Theater Lease

Lloyd Walker of Frankfort purchased the H. Lee motion picture theater in Thorntown after a Friday night deal and will assume management this morning. The theater, Thorntown’s only working cinema, draws strong patronage as Walker plans to move his family to Thorntown once a suitable home is found.

Frankfort Times Lloyd Walker H. Lee Thorntown Play House

Levi Worrell Injured During Halloween Activities

Levi Worrell of New Brunswick was seriously hurt Saturday night during Halloween activities at that place. He suffered a head wound requiring seven stitches to close. Levi Worrell is a brother of Floyd Worrell of this place.

Levi Worrell New Brunswick Hallowe En Floyd Worrell

Markets From Indianapolis and Chicago on November Fifth

Brief market wire notes show Indiana hog receipts at 9 000 and cattle at 600 with steady demand. Hog prices range from 6 25 to 7 40, cattle mainly 5 to 9, sheep and lambs at 4 50 to 8, while Chicago wheat and oats trade with December at 1 16 and 69 cents respectively. Pork and lard futures quoted, with short local listings for poultry and grains patterns including corn and oats.

Indianapolis Incl Chicago

Dry Goods Men Meet in State Session

Phil Adler attended a Indianapolis convention of Indiana dry goods and department store merchants at the Claypool hotel. Merchants including G. A. Efroymson F. M. Ayers W. H. Block organized a state association to study upcoming legislation shaping hours of employment and wages. Two sessions were held from 11 to 12:20 and 2:30 to 5:30.

Phil Adler Indianapolis Indiana Claypool Hotel G. A. Efroymson F. M. Ayers W. H. Block

Grant Wiley Hurt In Jointer Accident At Factory

Grant Wiley of Kersey Street and Palmer McMahon Chair factory was severely injured around 9 AM when his right hand caught in a jointer. The fleshy part was smashed, a small bone broken, and tendons cut. He was taken to Williams hospital for treatment.

Grant Wiley Kersey Street Palmer McMahon Williams Hospital

Arnette Lee Brown Dies in Thorntown

Arnette Lee Brown colored died at five o clock Sunday evening at her uncle James Tatt s Thorntown home after several months illness with tuberculosis. Born September 27, 1887 in Clinton county she was daughter of Frank Brown of Battle Creek Mich. Survived by father and sister Stella Brown and a member of A M E church and Household of Ruth. Funeral Tuesday at one from James Tatt s residence conducted by Rev A B Taylor interment Maple Lawn cemetery Thorntown.

Arnette Lee Brown James Tatt Thorntown She Clinton County Frank Brown Battle Creek Mich Stella Brown A. M. EB Ruth A. B. Taylor Maple Lawn Cemetery

Christmas Box Sent For European Children From Local Church

The Sunday school board of a local Methodist church sent a large box of Christmas presents to the Chicago Sunday school board on Monday. The box held about seventy five packages valued at $100 and includes sweaters blankets gloves and winter clothing. Chicago will forward the gifts to New York for the Christmas ship departing Brooklyn on November 10.

Sunday School Board Methodist Church Chicago Sunday School Board Europe Chicago New York Brooklyn

Queen Esther Girls Plan Bazaar Sewing Session

Miss Velma Smithson of North Lebanon street entertained the Queen Esther Society of the Methodist church with about sixteen girls present. Miss Leonard s Wards read and Miss Doroty Felker played piano. A brief business session preceded sewing for the upcoming bazaar and delicious refreshments were served.

Velma Smithson North Lebanon Street Queen Esther Society The Methodist Church Leonards Wards Dorothy Felker

Fire at Zionsville destroys bed and rug

Zionsville brief reports a fire at a residence Tuesday evening near four o'clock. Mrs Thorntown Burheads discovered smoke, rescued her children, and the bed caught fire. The blaze was confined to the bed and bedding. rug suffered heavy burn but total loss was limited to about fifty dollars, quickly covered.

Zionsville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Meridian South John Long Washington State Mrs. C. FS. Neal Miss Neal Will T. L. Neal Charles H. Winders State Normal Board Chas C. B. Tegar den of Indianapolis Dodson Medical Society Morkert Ladies’ Aid Society Old John Street M. E F. Hawkins Iseues Proclaration Bill Flora Toledo Street Charity Euchre Mrs. Chas Boys Theater Frankfort Moving Picture Show Hallow Indianapolis Markets Legisla Palmer McMahon Factory the Hospital Chldren Methodist Sunday School Queen Esther Girls Miss Velma
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