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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
2
A short program marked the first entry of nearly two hundred South School children into the new Stokes building. Speakers from the school board and city administration praised the facility and urged pride, reverence, and continued support for education as libraries and extensions were noted.
Mrs Hartley district inspector reviewed Crawfordaville corps work. Guests included Mrs Hartley and several others. A cordial reception followed with plans for a Crawfordaville and Frankfort women’s visit next Saturday November 14 at the W R C meeting with Mrs Melissa Emry of Westfield attending as assistant inspector to inspect the Letinon corps.
John Rieber a veterinarian from Zionsville Ind travelled to Indianapolis to see Judge Deery and Deputy Prosecutor Earl Cox about correcting an injustice. A man arrested in a Sunday raid on John H McCarty’s saloon at 109 North Capitol Avenue gave Rieber’s name. Rieber stated the arrestee resides in Royalton Ind and was told the matter concerns the man who used his name and Rieber.
Mrs J B Lane was surprised Friday night at 219 East North Street by about twenty five neighbors and friends in honor of her birthday anniversary. She joined Mrs Bruce Anderson at a film then returned to a warm welcome, receiving a china dish and water set tray. Refreshments followed the social hour.
Darlington Petroleum Company prepares to drill test well No. 2 on the W. C. Miller farm one half mile east of town. Drilling to begin Sunday at midnight with new workers from Van Buren Indiana. Previous well experience guides progress and optimism runs high for a favorable outcome.
A long time merchant known as Mac the hamburger man has retired from active business life after decades in the trade. For the past eight years he operated a small hotel on a corner at Lebanon and South streets, closing Sundays to observe the Sabbath. He did not advertise and ran a simple, steady operation that drew customers hungry for his hamburgers, drawing crowd at around 8 p.m. each night.
Alonzo Small suffered a severe corn shredder accident on James Clark’s farm northeast of Sheridan. His right hand lost two fingers and a thumb, amputations near the knuckles were expected, two fingers saved by a physician. Clark, ill with gangrene, cannot leave home, his feet affected and toes may require amputation.
The Frankfort Time notes Miss Katherine McReynolds, daughter of the late Lafayette Emerson McReynolds of Delphi, will marry Congressman Martin A. Morrison on November 24 in Washington. McReynolds studied in Delphi, DePauw, and music schools in Washington and Berlin, later leading a music school with Koehle in Washington before Koehle’s death eight years ago.
James P. Staley, treasurer of the Democratic county central committee, filed a report detailing receipts of 1398.61 and disbursements of 1276.31, leaving 122.30. Beginning balance was 25.11 from a previous campaign. Contributions include 175 from W H Parr and others. expenses cover headquarters, postage, printing, and musical costs. secretary Tolle received 125. B E Bertyhill 75 for services.
The Rain or Shine club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Clyde Matthews residence on Lafayette Avenue. Mrs Charles Bryan was unable to host, with daughters Miss Mary Helen assisting. Thanksgiving theme featured pumpkins, corn stalks, fruit, and roses in the living rooms. Dining room centerpieces included a yellow and green crepe paper chandelier stream, and a pumpkin filled with autumn fruit. After a brief business session, members enjoyed contests and a two course luncheon.
State veterinarian Dr A F Nelson aiding South Bend in foot and mouth disease battle told Governor Ralston by long distance that shredding machines should not be moved between farms to prevent disease spread. Farmers complain that halt creates hardship, but the governor ordered all steps to stop the disease regardless of temporary burdens.
Two men robbed Frank Hecker in a taxi near Riverside Park, taking 96 dollars, a diamond stud, and a gold watch after beating him. They forced the driver to return to Indianapolis with revolvers trained on him. Attorney A J Shelby witnessed the crime and noted one suspect, offering potential identification.
Special Judge West of Crawfordsville failed to appear for the Lebanon Telephone Company case after forgetting the appointment. He was summoned by telephone, admitted the lapse, and departed to Lebanon where the hearing resumed this afternoon.
At a Progressive state committee gathering in Indianapolis on Thursday afternoon resolutions were adopted to push the party movement ahead. County chairs candidates and other party workers approved the plan, though Boone County Progressives were not represented.
The city council held nine conference Tuesday night at the city treasurer's office to discuss a new street lighting contract. Interstate Public Service Company and Indiana Lighting Company attended, each ready to submit proposals and end the current contract. No publication details were released, with bids to be filed when desired and the council meeting next Monday night.
Enterprising farmers assert fall plowing loosens soil, exposes hibernating insects to kill them, and improves water penetration for the next year. Unfavorable weather is not hindering work as mild autumn allows thorough preparation for spring farming.
Mrs. Julia Jackson an elderly resident died Thursday near Jamestown after a two day illness from old age infirmities. Born November 23 1884 in Mooresville Morgan County she was married to Abner Jackson in 1852 and moved to Boone County in 1872. Four children were born, two survive Frank Jackson and Mrs May Keesling who live near Jamestown. Funeral service was held this morning at eleven led by Rev Homer The Walnut Grove Country club Dale Burial was in Old Union. The Walnut Grove Country club notes a date change for their next meeting from November 11 to November 10 at 780 with Dr Smith Purdue University extension speaking on Agricultural Education. The Thorntown Orchestra will provide music and the community is invited.
Governor Ralston appears daily in a motion picture at Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis during the Indiana Apple Show from November 18 to 24. The film depicts him declining a western-grown apple and buying a red ripe apple from an Hinds Street fruit stand, insisting on an Indiana grown fruit. Additional footage will show daily operations at the event.
The Ladies afternoon needle circle met with Mrs. George Norwood on North Lebanon street Friday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. George Conley, Mrs. Elbert Perkins, Mrs. B. E. Gregory, Mrs. Walter Perkins, Mrs. W. H. Winn, Mrs. Charles Adair, Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Witcox, and Mrs. McHooton. An admission list or further details were not clearly readable.
The Whatsoever club of the Central Christian Sunday school for girls taught by Mr. AL Ward held a Friday evening banquet at the church. Honored guests included Rev. A L Ward and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Nelson who spoke on plans for the class. About forty girls attended. the club totals roughly fifty six with two exceptions all are church members.
A late Thursday fire damaged only the back portion of a newly finished unoccupied home owned by G. E. Tremaine on North East street in the Wysong addition. Firefighters arrived about 8 30 p m and investigators have not determined a cause. The house, insured for 1600 dollars, is to be sold at auction Saturday. insurance is split between Ohio Farmers at 500 dollars and Citizens of St Louis at 1160 dollars.
The Frankfort Crescent News outlines five returning debaters Dan Buth Sylvester Mersel Walter Horlacher Carl Reed Ralph Venei plus several new candidates Otis Stair Arthur Gramer Cyril Flannigan Carl Curtis Leland Wainscott Hansel Smith and Clarence Emshoff for the triangular debate set for March Indiana Should Establish a Commission with Power To Fix Minimum Wage in Each Line of Industry is the proposed topic. The F H S team will be chosen by prior debate showing rather than tryouts and the first triangular round is scheduled for November 11 in the forum. The effort draws on Crawfordsville veterans expected to compete and practice begins now.
Miss Lucile Edwards hosted a Sunday school class at her East Main Street home for Methodist girls. Games and refreshments accompanied a craft of Kewpie card souvenirs. Attendants included Gladys Allen, Marjorie Bales, Grace Euringston, Grace Elsberry, Elizabeth Gardner, Normal Gates, Ruby Gott, Dorothy Rhinehart, Lula Rose, Jeannette Sandlin, Bernice Tremaine, Orgvn, Jan Huss, Emalyne Mush, Esther Walt, and Delma Challie with Leone Edsyards assisting.
The B, T, club of girls entertained their gentlemen friends at a moonlight picnic Thursday night at Ker aoy s BOE, west of Lebanon. An enjoyable evening featured roasting wieners and toasting Mardi blossoms. Miss Bess Sutphin and Ford were also present.
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