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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1914

Page

6

All Saints Day Observed by Crowds in New Orleans Cemeteries

A Reporter letter from New Orleans recounts All Saints Day crowds visiting cemeteries along Canal Street Metairie Greenwood and St Patrick's Firemen's Odd Fellows' Rest and Charity hospital graveyard where roses chrysanthemums and carnations adorned graves. The piece notes a child’s grave with a wreath and a serene sapphire sky as mourners paid tribute to the dead.

A. L. Neal New Orleans Times- Picayune Sainte New ‘Orleans Canal Street Metairie Greenwood Firemen’s Odd Fellows’ Rest St. Patrick's Charity Hospital Firemen's Cemetery St. Patrick's Cemetery St.Louis Claiborne Street

Sunny Florida visits shape Indiana Baptist booster tale

Rev Clem reports improved health and plans to return to regular work. He and his family ask Baptists of Indiana to remember them. He has met many former Booster Baptists since moving to Lake Hamilton. He previously married Mrs Geannette Martin White, formerly of Lebanon.

Baptist Hosta Indiana Clem Baptista of Florida Lake Hamilton Geannette Martin White Lebanon

All Candidates Must File Expense Accounts

The corrupt practices act requires every candidate for public office including United States senator to file within thirty days after the election a sworn statement with the county circuit court clerk detailing full, true and complete records of money spent in the campaign. Statements must itemize amounts and purposes. Some candidates in the county have filed, with six hundred blanks provided for such filings. Those who spent money include Charles W. Johnson twenty five dollars for representative, Howard M. Shelby five dollars for councilman at large, Oliver Clark five dollars eighty cents for surveyor, and David J. West one dollar twenty five cents for trustee of Marion township.

Hall Circuit Court Gardner Charles W. Johnson Howard M. Shelby Oliver Clark David J. West Marion Township

Candidates Report Expense Filings Reveal Varied Spending

County clerk records show many candidates spent little or nothing on campaigns. Notable expenditures include Lennard Titus 197.60 with 176 to county central committee, Cleve Goodwin 191.62 with 175 to central committee, John T. Brown 278,840 with 175 to central committee, and Clarence Roberts 185.50 among others. Several race contenders reported small sums while a few spent modest amounts.

Jacob Fulwider Harrison Township William E. Roberts Sugar Creek Township Lennard Titus County Central Committee J. R. Rogers Center Township John A. Perkins Staton First District W. Titus Joseph W. Cunningham As- Seager Speace S. Clark

Senator Neal Testified as Grand Jury Hears Four Witnesses

The Moxion county grand jury heard testimony from four witnesses in a legislative investigation. Earl Crawford formerly represented Afiltop, Ind. T. J. Neal of in, a Senate member, Edgar Traylor of Jasper, a Senate file clerk, and Douglas Bolster of Newcastle, Ind., the Senate door keeper. The Mercimah Club meets as Miss Tro Campbell entertains the Mercimah Girls on Wednesday.

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Hoof and mouth outbreak hits Clinton county farms

Frankfort reports a blow from hoof and mouth disease affecting eloven foot animals across Clinton county. Inspectors named Dr. Smith and Dr. W. P. Spencer order immediate killing of infected cattle and hogs at Heagilon and Heavilon farms. Shipping cattle from Chicago stock yards is under quarantine scrutiny as inspectors survey several herds and assess market risks.

Frankfort Clinton County Richard Heagilon Smith W. P. Spencer Chicago Heavilon John Derrick Spencer Chicago Stock Yards

Frank Gordon Dead in Zionsville After Long Illness

The Zionsville Times reports Frank Gordon died at 2 pm Tuesday after months of poor health. About sixty, he lived most of his life here, was skilled in his line of work, and leaves a widow, son Glenn Gordon of Indianapolis, and daughter Mrs. C J Stultz. Funeral was Thursday at 10 am at the family home with burial at Little Eagle Cemetery.

Zionsville Times Frank Gordon Gordon Glenn Gordon Indianapolis Daugher C. J. Stultz Little Eagle Cemetery

Man Gives Birthday Gifts to Others in Generous Act

A. S. Creath of Greensburg turned his 77th birthday on October 27 into a gift-giving occasion. He gave his brother Dol Creath of Lebanon one hundred dollars, embodying the saying that it is more blessed to give than to receive.

A. S. Creath Greensburg Do L. Creath Lebanon

Lebanon couple report success in Georgetown grocery

Lebanon relatives of Mr and Mrs Aaron Crawford report their Georgetown Illinois venture is thriving. The Crawford family notes a fine grocery trade and satisfaction with the new business and home.

Lebanon Aaron Crawford Georgetown Lll

County 60 P Ticket Seeks Assessor Post

O B of Red Key Jay county visited over Sunday to back his father W B. The county ticket aims to elect an assessor as part of local county politics.

O. B. Sensing Red Key Jay County W. EB

Powell sentence cut on appeal in Noblesville court

Myrtle Powell, in a rough house incident in Noblesville at Pearl Brandenburg's home, had her jail term and fine reduced on appeal. Originally ninety days and 200 dollars, she was remitted to a 25 dollar fine with credit for 20 days served, to be released in about two weeks instead of waiting until next summer.

Myrtle Powell Noblesville Pearl Brandenburg Famerly Vestal Lohr Osborn Ender Misa Powell Lochr Loehr

Morrison to wed Katherine McReynolds in Washington

Washington dispatch reports Representative M A Morrison of Indiana plans to marry November 24, a week before Congress opens. The bride is Miss Katherine McReynolds of his city. ceremony to be at Bethlehem Chapel Cathedral St Peter and Paul Mt St Alban. Morrison is a widower.

Washington, D. C M. A. Morrison Indiana Congress Katherine McReynolds Bis City Bethlehem Chapel Cathedral St. Peter and Paul Mt. St .al- Iban Morrison

Street contract owner predicts Noble Street completion this week

George T. Miller said the Noble Street project will finish by week end if weather holds. He noted the contract work is progressing smoothly and that favorable conditions are needed to meet the timetable.

George T. Miller Noble Street

Death of John G Hollingsworth in accidental shotgun incident

John G Hollingsworth seventy three year old Indianapolis architect died after a double barreled shotgun discharged when its stock slipped off while he waited for an inbound interurban at Stop 2 Northwestern line. Witnesses included Homer Hollingsworth and Fred Huber. He served in the Civil War and recently moved to Indianapolis to live with his daughter Mrs. Albert Tranley. Coroner Durham began an inquiry.

John G. Hollingsworth Indianapolis Hollingsworth Homer Hollingsworth Fred Huber Stone River Ohio Elwood Ind Albert Tranley

James A Starr Marries Assogkina T Jacks in Jamestown

James A Starr and Assogkina T Jacks wed Wednesday evening at the bride’s mother Mrs Nay Jacks home in Jamestown. Rev MOH Jacks of Indianapolis officiated. only immediate family and Mr and Mrs J P Linton attended. The bride, youngest of seven, active in church work. groom from Putnam County, architect by trade, recently in Tulsa.

Assogkina T. Jacks James A. Starr Thej Nay Jacks Jamestown Moh. Jacks Indianapolis J. P. Linton Brewsburg Putnam County Greencastle Tulsa Ohlo Thas Willam Grabb Danvillé Shirley Starr

Charity Euchre Party Draws Modest Crowd at Etke Hall

Tri Kappa sorority hosted a charity euchre night at Etke Hall with a smaller turnout but a solid fund for the cause. Mayor John Shelby donated ten Pistons to the charity, gratefully received. Nineteen tables filled with players. Prizes went to Mrs. Will Kelly for Ladies lone hand, Mrs. Faydwell for points, and Roy Adney for Gents lone hand.

Etke Hall Tri Kappa Tri Keppas John 3. Shelby Lone Hand Will Kelly Faydwell George Frank Roy Adney

Died on Sunday at Indianapolis Hospital

Rapanda Mabel Roberts died at 6 45 Sunday morning in the Robert Long hospital in Indianapolis. Born December 7 1899 in Boone County she was fourteen years eleven months and one day old. Survived by parents Willard Webster and Armanda Roberts two brothers Millard W and J A Roberts and a member of First obstian church Pleasant View. Funeral Tuesday at Dover church 2 PM Rev A W Cash officiating burial Dover cemetery.

Rapanda Mabel Roberts Yelock Robert Long Indianapolis Boone County Willard Webster Armanda Roberts Millard W J. A. Roberts First Obstian Church Pleasant View Dover Church A. W. Cash Dover Cemetery B. F. McKey George . Comley Board of Children’s Guardian Roberts

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Tek T. L. Neal Marion County Grand Jury Mercimah Tro Campbell Asiong Zionsville Thureday Astor Crawford O. E Whittinghill Man On Jay Brandenburg Martin A Washington FBI J. G. Hollingsworth Tacks Tam Charity Euchre Party Moanapoli Hospital Amana Mabel Roberts Robert Long Hospital Otter Tail County, Minn Otter Tail Wilkin Counties Lake and Park Region Otter Tail County Fergus, Falls, Minn
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