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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1914

Page

12

Old Officers Reelected at Central Christian Women Class

The Central Christian Church Women’s Class held a well attended session at Mrs. C. J. Warren’s home with readings by several members and a talk by Rev. AL Ward. A luncheon followed. In Boone County the W. G. T. U. convention at the Methodist church reported strong, with old officers reelected and most department superintendents reappointed.

Central Christian Surday School C. J. Warren North West Street Elish Pertner A. L. Ward Martha Wheeler Clara Callane AL. Ward Boone County Methodist Mattie Perry Thorntown Myrtle Lyster Thorntown Union Amma Stephenson Lebanon Union T. O. Sicks Mary D. Hendricks Gurtha Stephenson Lebanon Mary Wiesihan Zhie Typhena Sicks

Indiana Ballots In 1914 Election Split Across Three For Candidates

Voters in Boone county will receive five ballots on November 3, with three for candidates and two for state questions. One asks if Indiana should call a constitutional convention in 1915, the other whether $2,000,000 should be appropriated for a centennial memorial of Indiana’s statehood. If approved, a five member commission will oversee the memorial building with up to $100,000 for related celebration and possible bonds if funds fall short.

Boone County Indiana James Gardner Ralston State Election Board

Farmers Return From Chicago With Sheep Purchases

W J Robinson James Tyre and Charles Miller returned from Chicago where they bought sheep for their farms Robbon purchased about 240 Tyre 650 and Miller 240 indicating distributed acquisition among the three farmers for next season

W. J. Robinson James Tyre Charles Miller Chicago Robbon Mr. Tyre Mr. Miller

Conference Meets In LaFayette To Close Sunday

North west Indiana M E Conference at LaFayette plans to finish Sunday night to allow ministers to return home and register Monday. Bishop McDowell outlined aims, with Law rence elected secretary and a slate of assistants. Memorial addresses on student pastors urged, and reports from South Bend and Greencastle districts highlighted church growth and social costs.

Northwest Indiana M. E Lafayette McDowell A. H. Lawy Rence Winamac W. K. Ingalls Colfax S. C. Rogers Francesville R. O. Kimberling Knox J. M. Williams Linden Blaine E Kilpatrick Crawfordsville T. 5. Henderson Tennessee Hamilton American Methodist University Washington, D. C South Bend M. H. Appleby Grace Church Plymouth Royal Center Aaron W. Wood Purdue Greencastle J. G. Campbell Rosedale A. G. Leazenby R. E. Cornell Oregon G. B. Jones Alamo B. Simonson Wotmans’ Missionary Society Heber Ketcham Kankakee Iul

Probate court notices of estate actions and hearings

William A. Kincaid appraiser filed an inheritance tax appraisal for William Lemon estate with hearing fixed October 24. Larkin B. Sumpter administrator reported salding fealty of Mathew G. Miller estate to James A. McDantel for 322500, lien released 14653.26, mortgage executed for remainder. David Lester Lemon recovered 802.14 judgment against William Lemon estate. A J Shelby allowed 505 attorney fees to be taxed against estate.

William A. Kincaid William Lemon Larkin B Seq Wencecus David Lester Lemon Willam Lemon A. J. Shelby

Ten charged with larceny in Frankfort auto theft

Frankfort police arrested Hugh Brown after he allegedly took an overcoat from a car owned by Willard Thurman near Petty's candy kitchen. Thurman and William Lockwood were among a party stopping for refreshments at about 9 pm. The coat was recovered at Brown's home and returned to Thurman this morning.

Hugh Brown Petty Willard Thurman Frankfort William P. Lockswood Brown Thursman Evans Emmett Brown Pras Thurman Lockwood

Central Indiana Christian Conference Set for October

The nineteenth annual Central Indiana Christian Conference meets in Indianapolis October 7 8 and 9 with Rev D Q O Coy of this city as president and delivering the opening address on Wednesday morning Rev C C Tarr of this city preaches the Tuesday evening sermon at the Christian Church on Seventeenth Street and Columbia Avenue Focal pastors report copies of the program have reached them and Lekanoaites plan to attend.

Central Indiana Christian Conference Indianapolis D. QO. Coy C. C. Tarr

Zionsville Defeats Local Team 14 to 4 in Ragged Park Game

Zionsville high school beat the local squad 14 to 4 at Woose Park on Wednesday afternoon. The game lasted five innings with many errors and loose play. White was the locals’ standout at first base, while Philips limited runs for the visitors. Umpire Pavey oversaw the match as Devol and Broshar shared pitching duties. A spree of real estate transfers and deeds followed the game in Lebanon and surrounding townships.

Zionsville Woose Park Devol Ema Non Broshar White Philips Pavey

Township Convention Nominates Complete Ticket

The Progresaives of Sugar Creek township will hold a convention Saturday evening October 3 at 7 o'clock to nominate a complete township ticket. Every Progressive and all who desire to affiliate with them are invited to attend.

Sugar Creek Township

Day of Atonement Observed In Jewish Calendar

The Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur began Tuesday at sundown and ends tonight. It marks the 10th of Tishri in year 5675 and is observed as the holiest day with fasting and solemn services to reconcile the soul with the Almighty.

Thimble Party Highlights East Main Bride-Elect

Mise Cora Matthews hosts a thimble party with guests including Mise Eugenia Alberta Witt whose upcoming marriage to Thomas L Neal is set for October 14. Edythe Louise Redman of Washington DC joins. decorations feature garden flowers green and white. Witt receives bread and butter gift. Out of town attendees include Miss Caroline and Juliet Matthews of Lafayette. Debating and public speaking at local high school grow with class doubling under Professor Seifers. Boone county oratorical contest prep begins. New Stoke's school building slated to open in about ten days. painting and finishing work ongoing under Superintendent AL Brown.

Mise Cora Matthews East Main Mise Eugenia Alberta Witt Thomas’ L, Neal Miss Witt Edythe Louise Redman Washington, D. C Witt Caroline and Juliet Matthews Lafayette Professor Seifers Seifers Indiana University A. B Lil. B Boone County Smelser Lebanon Stoke AL Brown

Birthday Surprise Dinner Honors Mrs Margaret Sims

Mrs. C White hosted a 6 o'clock dinner at her North Meridian street home Tuesday evening for birthday surprise guest Mrs Margaret Sims. Guests included Mrs H L Moore, Mrs John Hetherington, Miss Edythe Redman, and others, with a rose centerpiece and handkerchief shower as highlights.

C. O. White North Meridian Street Kynenia Margaret Sims H. L. Moore Sims H. NL Coons Henry L. Moore John Hetherington Harriet de [Mel Rezin Hosford John ‘Tice James Davidson

Five Year Old Injured When Rake Prongs Penetrate Foot

Snyder Campbell, five, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Campbell of Thorntown, suffered a painful yard accident Wednesday morning when a rake left prongs up in the grass pierced his foot an inch and a half. An attending physician expects no serious injury.

Snyder Campbell Fred Campbell Thorntown Buyeutha Epa Thom-! Wa

Ida McCaslin Nominated for Indiana Nurses President

Logansport’s visiting nurse Ida McCaslin has been named one of two candidates for the presidency of the Indiana Nurses Association. The convention, October 15 and 16 in Indianapolis, will determine the outcome with headquarters at the Severin hotel. The five day program blends business and social events and may see the formation of a state public health group linked to the Indiana State Nurses association. Logansport residents praise her high standing in the state society.

Logansport Journal-Tribune Lebanon Ida McCaslin Logansport Indiana Nurses Indianapolis McCaslin Lafayette State Association of Nurses

First Baptist Church Boys Start Gym Classes

Boys from the First Baptist Church begin gym work with coach Kroeger directing instruction. Many youths attended Monday night as they eye basketball and other athletics, with plans next Monday to form class schedules and assign gym nights in the basement.

First Baptist Charch Kroeger

Republicans Attend Meeting in Zionsville with McCardie Speech

About thirty eight local Republicans traveled to Zionsville by interurban and autos for a meeting in the town hall where John W. McCardie spoke. He addressed a sizable audience, and about twenty five Lebanon residents will drive to Jamestown to hear him. McCardle is also slated to speak in Thorntown Friday night.

Zionsville John W. McCardie McCardle Jamestown Thorntown

President's Day Program At Presbyterian Church

The Magazine club will host President's Day on October 8 at the Presbyterian church with about 300 guests. Miss Esther Coombs and Miss Harriet Gabriel will sing Scotch songs, and Mrs. Demarchus C. Brown will give the address on Scott and Edinburgh, sharing experiences from Europe during the war and her recent return abroad.

Magazine Club Presbyterian Church Esther Coombs Harriet Gabriel Demarchus C. Brown

Advertised Letter List Readers Names and Recipients

A list of names appears under advertised letters including Mrs T Byroads Mrs John Hy song Mrs Scott Watts Miss La Von Rickerson Mr John Johnson Mr Jacob Mann J C McLaughlin Mr James Woodward Mr Clarence Houghton Mr J W Morton Mr J Sullivan Mr Warren Wheeler Charlie Strange William Crisler and Mr and Mrs John R Smith for pickup or delivery at the post office.

T. Byroads John Hysong Scott Watts la von, Rickerson John Johnson

Auto speeder fined in Frankfort court case

William Marsh of Antioch was fined $5 and costs totaling $15 after pleading guilty to driving his car at excessive speed. The incident occurred Sunday and Mayor Gard ordered the penalties in the Frankfort court. Marsh arranged to pay the fine.

William Marsh Antioch Gard Frankfort Marsh

Stubborn Safe Opens at Boone Savings & Loan

A large Hall steel safe in the Boone Savings and Loan Co office finally yielded this Wednesday after resisting standard methods. Locked since last Thursday, a Hamilton Ohio expert arrived and opened it in minutes, revealing tumblers refusing to work. The defective mechanism was removed and sent to the factory for adjustment.

Boone Savings and Loan Co Hamilton

Omar the Tentmaker Shown at Murat Theatre in Indianapolis

A crowd including Mesdamer Willis Winn C B Adair S Heath J R Ball Charles Shep fard M V McBroom E T Lane S N Cragan Newt Neptune Will Bun tin M D Jones Finch Adnes B F McKey M C Long and Miss Emma Booker attended a Wednesday matinee of Omar the Tentmaker at the Murat theatre in Indianapolis.

Mesdamer Willis Winn C. B. Adair Heath J. R. Ball Charles Shepfard M. V. McBroom E. T. Lane S. N. Cragan Newt Neptune Will Buntin M.D. Jones Finch Adnes B. F. McKey M. C. Long Emma Booker

Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad Claims

An old style ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready to use tonic. It promises natural darkening of hair, elimination of gray, reduced dandruff, and prevention of hair loss, with a simple at home application for 50 cents.

Wyeth

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Toyal Central Christian Church GT. U. County Convention Treaayver M. E. Session Home and Register Probate Court Wan Church — Conference Central Indiana D. C ZIONS Ville Eagle Township Hoys Martin P. Carney N. Cragan En Acres Worth Township Fred Thomas James D Osie Moore West Addition Eliza A. Hendricks Nettie Miller Marion Township Charles D. Kent Charles W.lee Clinton Township Sam David E Nora E. Walter Inlet Six George T. Earhart Neil Oland Celia F Inlet Wilson Addition Nancy Lottie Broshar R. H Addition Dar Cora Matthews C. White Edythe Redman Wils Spcaslin State Nurses’ Association The Tist Charch Soca Auto Speeder Dig Steel Safe Boone Savings Murat Theatre HL. Moore Lexington
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