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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1914

Page

10

Alienation suit seeks five thousand dollars damages

Adah E. King filed suit through Amanda Goff alleging that Newton King and Ellen King along with Bernard E. King’s parents induced her husband to leave and live with them, depriving her of his support and causing distress. The action, filed in Clinton County, seeks $5,000 from Newton King Ellen King and the Kings with Kent & Ryan of Frankfort representing the plaintiff.

Newton King Ellen King Bernard E. King Adah E. King Amanda G. Goff Tiff Clinton County Kent & Ryan Frankfort

Schiffman v Williamson case dismissed on plaintiff motion

Fred C Schiffman versus Alvin A Williamson and William N Williamson, physicians in Indianapolis, for malpractice in setting a broken leg, dismissed on plaintiff motion after change of venue from Marion county. Trial scheduled to begin Monday with three days allotted.

Fred C. Schiffman Alvin A William N. Williamson Marion County Indianapolis

WANTS CASE REOPENED IN INDIANA CIRCUIT COURT

America A. Archey sues to set aside a default judgment won by Natkem per Connelly & Co. of Terre Haute against A. D. Archey & Co. of Thorntown. She says she was never a partner and had no interest or money in the firm. She claims excusable neglect led to the default and seeks permission to defend.

America A. Archey Circuit Natkemper, Connelly & Co Terre Haute Terre Haute Firro A. D. Archey & Co Thorntown

Simmons Seeks Divorce On Desertion Charge

Katherine Simmons files for divorce from Frederick R. Simmons in Boone circuit court alleging desertion on September 24 1912. They were married May 18 1908 and reside on Clark Street in the city.

Katherine Simmons Frederick R. Simmons Boone Circuit R. W. Adney Clark Street

First Reunion of Peabody Families At South Lebanon Street

The first reunion of Peabody families in years was held Thursday at Charles and Mrs Peabody’s home on South Lebanon Street. The oldest attendees were 76 and 75, with a large noon dinner enjoyed by all. Attendees included H B Peabody of Villa Grave Tr and Charles Hopkins, L E Hadley, Will Platt, L C Peabody, and C R Hadley.

Peabody Charles Peabody South Lebanon Street H. B. Peabody Villa Grave Charles Hopkins L. E. Hadley Will Platt L. C. Peabody C. R. Hadley

Carriers to Count Mail For Next Month

Postmaster T. C. Beck orders all mail carriers to record daily mail handled pieces, postage collected and mailed, plus parcels handled locally. A special report will tally parcel deliveries and local parcel post activity.

T. C. Beck

Independent ticket convention in Jamestown October 3

The Independent voters of Jackson township hold a convention in Jamestown school building Saturday October 3 to select officers and nominate candidates for local office.

Jacksontownahip Jamestown Euieneniens

Baptist Gymnasium Opens for Membership Tonight

A. A. Kroeger, physical director for the Baptist gymnasium, invites all boys and young men to meet tonight at 7 30 at the First Baptist church. Classes will be formed for interested youths and others may join.

A. H. Kroeger Baptist Gymnasium First Baptist Church Baptist

Prison Sunday Devotion Hinges on Indiana Churches

The board of state charities calls Indiana churches to observe Prison Sunday the last Sunday in October and asks pastors to devote two sermons to prison reform on that day.

Board of State Charities i2 Churches of Indiana

Notable social event honors bride to be Eugenia Witt

A large afternoon reception at Mrs. James A Hogshire’s East South Street home celebrated bride to be Eugenia Witt, fiance Thomas J Neat, with out of town guests from Lafayette Indianapolis Frankfort Thorntown and Washington DC. Attendees wore green and white with roses and ferns decorating the rooms. Harp and violin by the Wilhite sisters provided music as guests enjoyed pistachio brick ice cream cakes and tea while brides favors were distributed.

James Allen Hogshire East South Street Eugenia Witt Ithomas J. Neat J. A. Hogshire Eugenia Alberta Witt Edythe Louise Redman Washington, D. C Frank Witt Indiaapalois Albert Witt Walter Matthews Lafayette Hogshire Killarney Wilhite Indianapolis Maud Witt Geraldine Perkins Beulah Davis Cora Matthews Grace Neal Esther Coombs Cecile Wilson Juliet Matthews Helen Kenworthy Mary Hug~shire Viola Nealis Walter Perkins Jennie Loose~Allen Welker George Dimviddie Presley Given Will McClair Walter Fowler Ward Brown Frankfort George Spitzer C. 8. Downing C. R. Armstrong Frank Armstrong John Neptune R. S. Stall C. C. laPollette W. C. Jacques B. W. Ellis T. C. Matthews Hessie Matthews Thorntown Charles Hall Chattanooga

Bootlegging charge on pair tied to Midway drug store

Frank Siler and Kula Metzger were arrested in Frankfort on bootlegging charges after police used marked coins to trap them. Siler bonded out. Metzger held. Parkinson, intoxicated earlier, had whisky on him and was watched to catch further illicit activity. Police traced Siler and Metzger via the drug store and barber shop stakeouts.

Frankfort Crescent Frank Siler Midway Kula Metzger Siley Eulo Metzger Metzger Earl Parkinson Forest Siler Parkinson Bastile Walter Corns Vandalia Jattes Frankfort

Arm Crushed in Jamestown Wagon Accident

Cecil Dale was thrown from a wagon on Tuesday while en route to the Jamestown canning factory with a tomato load. He suffered a broken arm and notable bruises though the team and wagon sustained only minor damage.

Jamestown Cecil Dale

Geldie Scott and Jesse Gregory wed at New Ross home

Yesterday at 3 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs Newton A Meek 210 East Franklin New Ross Miss Geldie Scott of New Ross and Jesse Gregory of Advance married by Rev W H Kibby of the Christian church New Ross The couple will reside in Advance where the groom works in the drug business

Gregory—Scott

Ex Lebanonite Plans to Oust Paris as Fashion Arbiter

Ex Lebanonite, a Martinsville stock farm owner H. W. Gossard, launches a campaign against Paris as Europe’s fashion dictator. He funds a national committee of designers and modistes and creates the Gossard trophy to award American gowns. The effort aims to keep fashion dollars at home and boost American workers and designers.

Paris Indiana Lebanon Martinsville America H. W. Gossard H. W. Gossard Company Chicago Mr. Gossard Gossard Dress Ca Fastion Art League

Very Effective Method Of Curbing A Soused Chauffeur

A Lebanon party rides to Brownsburg to drink then returns in a drunkenly reckless car. A passenger uses bottle bombardment to force the chauffeur to slow, ending with a cautious, uneventful homeward trip.

Union Service Sunday Night in Lebanon Churches Unite

All Lebanon churches plan a union service at the Methodist church Sunday night in response to President Wilson's call for prayers for peace in Europe. Knights of Pythias invite city lodges to attend. Pastor Br. Carmicheal of the Presbyterian church to preach. Central Christian cancels its night service to join the event.

Lebanon Methodist Church Wilson Europe Knights of Pythias Lodge Sea of the Union First Baptist Church Br. K. W. Robbins Uyon C. H. Carmicheal Presbyterian Church Central Christian Church

Thimble Party Honors Guests at Mrs Perkins Home

Mrs Walter Perkins hosted a Thimble Party on Esplanade Street with thirty guests including Mrs Charles Hall of Chattanooga and October bride to be Miss Hugenia Alberta Witt. Autumn decor featured bridesmaid roses and a salad lunch followed by a sweet course. Helpers included Mrs Jennie Loose-Allen and Miss Geraldine Perkins. Out of town attendees were Mrs Eldon Wagner of Indianapolis and Miss Edythe Louise Redman of Washington, D C, along with Mesdames Fred Byers and George Losey of Kokomo.

Walter Perkins Esplanade Street Charles Hall Chattanooga Tenn Hugenia Alberta Witt Perking Jennie Loose- Allen Geraldine Perkins Eldon Wagner Indianapolis Edythe Louise Redman Washington, D. C Mesdames Fred Byers George Losey Kokome

Remarkable Hog Sale By Oral N. Cue In Franklin County

The Frankfort Crescent News reports Oral N. Cue of rival Route No. 2 sold sixty nine Chester White hogs at the Indianapolis market. The six month old swind averaged 177 pounds each, about one pound per day of age, bringing just twenty cents per head for a total under $11. The buyers were identified as I.G. Fo Thorn rn tor, the Indianapolis.

Frankfort Crescent-News Oral N. Cue Indianapolis

Suit for Receiver Foreclosure of Arm strong Store

Crawfordsville State Bank sues to foreclose a mortgage on Thomas A Armstrong store at Mace and to appoint a receiver. The complaint claims a note of 1100 with 1000 paid, goods stock depreciated, and debts to Crawfordsville and Indianapolis merchants. Court granted a receiver appointment to Farmers and Merchants Trust Company. Attorney Robert W Caldwell for plaintiff.

Thomas A. Armstrong Mace Montgomery Crawfordsville State Bank Armstrong Crawfordsville Indianapolis Farmers & Merchants Trust Company Hark Robert W. Caldwell

Chicago lad released after judge’s reform talk

Gust Anderson, nineteen, who helped hold up a pair on a Big Four train, was released by Judge Parr after a juvenile style admonition. His mother, Mrs. Augustus Anderson, arrived from Chicago and praised the humane treatment. The petit larceny charge was dismissed and robbery dropped in light of good behavior. The pair prepared to return home where a job awaited him.

Gust Anderson Jim Chailie Luther Sheets Howard’avenue Chicago Augustus Anderson Parr Amy Lindsey Denver Cal

Prisoner Scored in Police Court Arraignment

Tadge Deery of Police court told William Sullivan 21 of 416 West South street he could be sent up for about four years after arraignment yesterday afternoon on charges of tottering aid assault and battery on Grover Caldwell of Lebanon Indiana Caldwell was not present to prosecute.

Indianapolis Star Tadge ‘Deery Police Court Wm. Sullivan West South Street Sullivan Grover Caldwell Lebanon, Ind Caldwell

Must Register October Fifth For Voting

The article urges registration before October 5 to vote in November and explains the new registration law for absent voters. It outlines criteria for residency, moving rules, and the need for sworn affidavits from two qualified voters to certify an absent applicant.

Board of Registration J Board of Registration

Doctor Guedel Named Superintendent at Deaconess Hospital

Dr Arthur E Guedel a noted basketball referee and medical authority has been named superintendent of the Deaconess Hospital in Indianapolis succeeding Dr A L Marshall whose resignation takes effect October 1 190? He is in his early thirties a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine and has advanced steadily in his field Since interning at the Indianapolis City Hospital for over a year five years ago he has not specialized in any single branch of medicine except for some interest in athletics

Arthur E. Guedel Hosital Indianapolis A. L. Marshall Marshall Gueduct Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis City Hospital

Nonables Meet At Pinzell Country Home South Of Lebanon

The Noembel club held a Wednesday gathering at Mrs. R T Pinnell's country home near Lebanon. Hostesses were Mrs. M V Me room and Mrs. Pinnell. A fine dinner followed by a melon feast and Victrola music, with numerous members attending.

Noembel Club R.T. Pinzall Lebanon M. V. Me Pinnell Mesdames B. F. McKey M. ¥. McBroom R. T. Pinnell I. S.ad»Ney Ed. Morris W. H. Winn S. Heath J. BR. Ball Finch C. B. Adair B. & Higgins Charles Shepard S. N. Cragan Watt Fogle M. D. Jones H. L. Moore

Infant Scott Dies in Marion County Burial at Mount Union

One month fourteen day old infant of Claude and Della A Scott died at 621 Stolrs street and was born August 22 1814 in Marion County. Funeral held at home late Saturday afternoon with burial at Mount Union cemetery.

Claude Myers Mathew Scott Claude and Della A. Scott Stolrs Street Iarion Mount Union Cemetery

Machinery Move Promised at Lexington Factory

W T Wilson planned to move machinery at Lexington early this week to the Digit factory, as Sherdan News reports. The operation aims to relocate equipment from the site to the factory premises during the fore part of the week.

W. T. Wilson Lexington St: Hon

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Adah Rusband Ber Huahand Sutp America Archey Independent Ticket Kroeger Physical Mons Miss Witt Bula Metzger Frank Pigeon Runaway Michael Thimble Party Mrs. Walter Perkins Crawfordsville Bank Mace Store Chicago Lad Leba Hon Man By Guedel of Deaconess Hospital Scott Gandpar
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