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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
9
The British government and media press urge the public to resume ordinary routines amid war hype. A London wit extols reading books as a refuge while the Sage advocates self discipline and living normally to reduce anxiety and keep daily life intact.
Sir James Sivewright, once detained as a prisoner of war in Germany, recounts his wartime journey from Marienbad to Nuremberg and Paris. He discusses harsh treatment of Britons, German spying, and how Americans and Brits were handled, noting the impact of broadcasts and newspaper claims on public perception. He urges continued reading and culture as a duty during crisis.
In Marion County the Home Builders Savings and Loan Association wins a foreclosure suit against Anna McFerran et al for 2612 dollars plus costs. Indianapolis Mortar and Fuel Co. awarded 100 dollars and 26 dollars in attorney fees. A receiver is ordered until year end for predemption. Indiana Wall Paper Co. takes nothing by its cross complaint. Execution delayed 60 days. Adney Hornaday defend. Artman Smith for plaintiff.
Marion Craver presented his resignation as marshal of Advance to the town board this week and it was accepted. Samuel Wood is noted as having been involved in the process. The brief notice records a change in local law enforcement leadership.
John Wren the pacing gelding Wedgerite formerly owned by Virgil Buntin reappears in racing under a new name. Identified as 2.12% by Indiana inspector Gocher, the horse was bought from McCord Bros of McCordsville last spring by Perley Smith. Irving Pottle steered the horse to multiple wins including a 2:19% best at Caribou, with recent victory at South Paris under protest over ownership costs.
Mr. Buntin received two messages from the National Trotting Association secretary asking for a description of John Wren. He complied and received a postcard picture of Wedgerite along with a clipping. He was further urged to send a photograph of John Ten.
The First Christian church will raise the frame building two feet and add a basement under the entire structure. Fourteen windows will light the basement, which will house Sunday school rooms and social spaces. A new furnace will be installed at an estimated total cost of about 51,200 with J R Miller as contractor. Committees are soliciting funds on a two year plan and hope subscriptions will allow work to begin soon.
The Sheridan News notes an unidentified craft seen Sunday night by several residents. It passed north of town headed west, then veered northwest, about a mile high and brilliantly lit, traveling rapidly. No origin or destination known, and it was not a Zeppelin.
A movement seeks to organize a company to build a race track and revive the Hamilton county fair in Sheridan. Grounds would be at Compton's park with the track east of the park. the company will be incorporated.
A new complication in the Whitestown school case sees the State Board of Education renewing the high school commission only if adequate facilities are provided. If conditions do not improve soon, the board plans to remove the commission, threatening a drastic change for the school.
Asa W. Cox sues Omer A. Scott for damages after buying a horse for 175 dollars that Cox says proved lame and unsound. Cox claims the animal had heaves and was worth about 100 dollars less than paid. Attorney Ralph Bundy represents Cox seeking 150 dollars.
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