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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1914

Page

10

Plant Sale To Alexander Spreader Firm In Columbus

George W Caldwell has sold Caldwell Manufacturing Columbus plant to the Alexander Spreader Company. Lebanon firm pays cash and issues preferred stock to Caldwell and partners, with clear title to be delivered and assets valued about 70 000 dollars. Plant will employ about two hundred, machinery worth 30 000 dollars duplicated at Columbus. posession to begin on title approval.

Alexander Spreader Company Lebanon George W. Caldwell Boone County Court House Caldwell Manufacturing Company Columbus Lebannon Lebanon Company Lebanon Concern

Farm partnership plan to curb farm help woes

An old farm economics notice urges forming farm partnerships with married men and families to share profits equally. It outlines capital sharing, ownership splits, and a 6 percent return for the landowner, stressing careful partner and land selection and the value of industrious, sober workers.

Rimaraxis Carter

Altum Sale Sets County Record, Grossing $7,481

Fred Altium hosted a large sale on Thursday with total receipts of $7,481. Two top stallions sold for $1,260 and $1,300, the latter bought by Sailen Brothers east of town, who paid $280 in costs. Col Ibett acted as auctioneer.

Fred Altium Sailen Brothers Hing Colibett

Whitestown Fight Over Hire Ends Without Arrests

In Whitestown at Laughner's drug store one o clock Saturday afternoon a fight broke out between Nathan Freeman James Pansy of the livery stable and Geo Abney and his son Earl over a rig hire owed by Earl Abney. The altercation included a gun butt strike and Freeman biting part of George Abney's finger. No arrests were made.

Whitestown Freeman George Abney

Will Is Probate Executorship in Local Probate Court

The last will of Jogsmna Godfrey, dated April 28, 1911, is probated with American Trust Company Lebanon named executor. a 1914 addendum names Citizens Loan and Trust Company of Lebanon as executor. Provisions include Jeremia h Godfrey's eighty acre Clinton township home farm and personal property to Jeremiah. $2,000 to James Godfrey from Jeremiah with six percent annual interest to James’ lifetime and remainder to Anna May, Susan, and Josephine Godfrey. Susan Allen receives $200 with reversion to Jeremiah upon death. Additional matters include tax appraisals, administrator applications, and final trustee reports in related estates.

Jogsmna Godfrey Charles D. Umberhine Joseph Claybaugh Jeremiah Godfrey Clinton Township James Godfrey Anna May Godfrey Susan Godfrey Josephine Godfrey Susan Allen Dieseter American Trust Company of Lebanon Jonp W. Hornaday John W. Jones American Trust Company Citizens Loan and Trust Company of Shoul William A.kincaid John R. McDonald Elwood T. Harris Judith J. Laughlin Chicago Bonding and Surety Campseng Ae Surety Thomas D. Sheridan Mary Jane Fitzgibbon John H. Frank John 5. Pong Mary Frank E. Rauh and Sons Fertilizer Company Benz Renz Triste Citizens Loan & Trust Company Joanna Godfrey

Sines Brought Back to Face Rape Charge in Local Court

Sheriff McRoberts and Prosecutor Dodson brought John Sines from Piqua Ohio to answer rape charges. Sines pled not guilty and stated he would hire an attorney to fight the case. Bond was set at $2,000 but not posted. Conviction would mean a life sentence.

McRoberts Dodson Sondey Noon Piqua John Sines Sines

New Court Case Filed In Energy Tea Burn Suit

A new civil action titled New Case Involving Ed S. Graham and Jonn .eline Jr and Be to ergy tea cont seeks resolution over a burn incident. Complainants likely include Newcomer and others as defendants in a broad energy trade dispute.

Ed S. Graham Jonn .eline,Jr Contee Newcomer

Wiesehan Obituary A Presbyterian Saint From Noblesville

Mrs Rosa Frank Wiesehan 57 10 20 died October 4 1814 in Chicago after months with cancer. Born Noblesville November 14 1856 she moved to Lebanon in 1876 married John A Wiesehan. Survived by two Chicago children and several siblings. Funeral held at 2 pm Tuesday at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev Carmickle officiating.

Rosa Frank Wiesehan Joseph Mary Frank Noblesville Ind Lake View Hospital Chicago Lebanon John A. Wiesehan G. C. Stokes William F. Wiesehan Presbyterian Church Fidelity Rebekah Lodge No Indianapolis C. F. Langjahr Indianapolis Avenue

Reserves Again Beat All Stars With Slow Slugfest

Contagious eye disease trachoma findings alarm state health officials. Fulton and Lake counties report cases as Dr. Hurty warns of rising blindness risk. Local baseball game features Lebanon beating American All Stars 6 to 2 amid slow play and crowd curiosity.

State Board of Health Fulton Lake Hurty Germany Midland Railroad American All Stars Secord Tom Lebanon Link Miller Tomilson Marcus Harris Nash Moran Rinehart Frankfort

Sewage Disposal Tour Seeks Better System for Lebanon

Councilman Ellis and City Engineer Walter Whitecotton returned from inspections in Charleston Matoon Champaign and Urbana seeking a satisfactory disposal method. Urbana offered a near workable septic tank with a sand filter but would cost about 96000 dollars. other cities fell short. Lighting systems impressed Ellis, who noted Lebanon lags in street illumination compared with Urbana and others.

Ellis Walter Whitecotton Ilingis Charleston Matoon Champaign Urbona Urbana Smith and Moyers Mr. Ellis Lebanon

Case Dismissed in Verney Electrical Supply v Advance Telephone

The case of Verney Electrical Supply Company versus Advance Telephone Company on account has been dismissed. Court action ends with dismissal.

Verney Company

Tickets Nominated Fusion Attempt in Sugar Creek

Sugar Creek township Republicans and Progressives failed to form a joint township ticket after caucus. Each party nominated full slates including trustees Lewis Beasley Morley Riley, assessors Lewis Miller, road supervisors in districts 1 2 8, and various others such as Joseph C Jacques and Harvey Thompson, with separate advisory boards and constables in their respective tickets.

Joseph Lash James P. Smith Clayton ‘Wetherald Harvey

Surprise party honors new central Christian Sunday school teacher

A surprise Thursday evening greeted Ora Nelson when she returned home from a drive with Orville Nelson. About forty guests attended at the Nelson home. Rev. A L Ward, John Jones, Basil Rightsel, Harry Hamilton and Orville Nelson were present. The evening featured recitations by Mr Nelson and refreshments of homemade candy and doughnuts.

Central Christian Sunday School Ora Nelson

Knox County to Dedicate $60,000 Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Arrangements are made for the dedication next Thursday of Knox county's sixty thousand dollar soldiers and sailors monument with Governor Ralston delivering the principal address. The following afternoon Secretary of State Bryan will address residents of Knox and Lawrence counties at the same place.

Knox County Ralston Bryan Knox Lawrence

Died Thursday at 75 Sarah J Adair of Lebanon area

Sarah Jane Adair died at her residence four miles east of Lebanon at 8 30 am Thursday after months of illness. Born August 20 1839 in Henry county Kentucky she was 75 years one month eleven days. She married J F Adair who died May 28 1911. Surviving are children Frank John Edward Adair and Julia Allen one brother John Staton and two sisters Frances Ann Neese and Lydia BR Staton.

Sarah Jane Adair Lebanon Mrs. Adair Henry County J. F. Adair Frank John Edward Adair Julia Allen John Staton Frances Ann Neese Lydia BR. Staton

Incorrigible Boy Sent to Plainfield School

Sheriff B B Ale Roberts took 15 year old John P Kinnaman to the Boys Industrial School at Plainfield after he was declared incorrigible. The boy had been in an orphan's home in Indianapolis.

B. B. Ale Roberts John P. Kinnaman Boys’ Industrial School Plainfield Indianapolis

Palmer & McMahan Chair Co Expands Workforce

Owing to rising orders from Cleveland Ohio the Palmer and McMahan Chair Company has increased its payroll to about twenty five workers. The firm plans to ship a car load of chairs to Cleveland Ohio later this week as production surges since opening.

Palmer & McMahan Chair Company Cleveland

Governor to respond at Knights of Columbus banquet toast

Governor Ralston will reply to a principal toast at the Discovery Day banquet under Indianapolis Council No. 487 Knights of Columbus. The event will be held at the Gibfoods Hotel in Indianapolis under the auspices of the same council.

Ralston Indianapolis ‘Council Knights Colom Bug Gibfoods Indianapolia Evel It

Bonds Sold by Fletcher Bank of Indianapolis

Fletcher Bank of Indianapolis sold bonds valued at 9 600 dollars. The sale highlights the bank’s financing activity and reflects regional investment demand for government or municipal debt during the period.

Health lecture by Dr Geisel on disease prevention

Dr Carolyn HB Geisel, battle creek health advocate, spoke at Central Christian church during chautauqua week on Conservation of Health. She urged diet, fresh air, proper dress, exercise, and rational remedies, urging education, legislation, and cooperation to prevent disease and honor the body as God’s creation.

Carolyn HB. Geisel Battle Creek Mich Central Christian Church Geisel Lebanon Parent-Teacher Association George B. Jones Dr. Getzel Geise God

Target Practice At Crawfordsville by Indiana Guards

Company L of the Indiana National Guard will hold a three day target practice on October 12 to 14 at the Crawfordsville range. The unit shows growing interest under Captain E. O. Rogers. A school is underway at the Armory with weekly sessions teaching recruits the rudiments of war, under higher officers. The unit has added a phonograph driven drill from the Butts manual.

Indiana National Guards Crawfordsville E. 0 Rogers

Church For Sale By U B Congregation Ads

The U B congregation via Edwards and LaFollette advertises church property for sale. The notice indicates intent to sell the building and land as part of a disposition of church assets.

U. B Edwards & LaFollette

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