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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1914

Page

2

Wedding Themed High School Chapel Orchestral Feature

Tuesday morning chapel exercises at the high school feature a 15 member orchestra led by Professor Leslie Troutman. A make believe wedding scene with Lohengrin’s Wedding March and Traumerei surprised students as Mrs. J. H. Black performed violin numbers. Planned for next week Oren Hughes will play clarinet, with a varied program including Good Luck, Belle Nuit, Miserere, Do You Take This Woman, This Is The Life, and Stars and Stripes Forever.

Leslie Troutman Troutman Thorntown J. H. Black Floyd Perkins Edna Hillbride Herbert Ransdell James H. Black Oren Hughes Maren C. Woolf “Liehtstrend Fritz Keesler

Shannon Stock Company Opens at Grand Opera House

A large, appreciative crowd witnessed Monday night’s opening performance at the Grand Opera House. The Shannon Stock Company drew praise as the best stock company seen here in many seasons, with fine vaudeville between acts, elegant scenery, and first class quality throughout. A crowded house is expected all week.

Shannon Stock Company Grand Opera House

Prisoner Guy Bean Escapes Sheriff and Turnkey

A man described as Guy Bean escaped near Ladoga after being arrested west of town by Sheriff Frank Wren and Turnkey William Smith. Bean fled across fields and a corn row, with shots fired into the air but he remained at large. Wren said Bean has eluded Terre Haute police for years and warrants were issued there, with police in neighboring towns alerted.

Guy Bean Ladoga Frank Wren William Smith Bean Bean Boys Guy Joe Booker Wren Beau Terre Haute

New Cases Filed In Justices Court List Of Claims

The National Cash Register Company sues Elmer A. Brenton on a note for 3125 Kingan Co sues Thomas C Hag er on judgment for 100 and costs Original judgment in 2899 in justices court was for 46 98 interest amounts to 48 Barney Tailor sues John Casserly for 125 for work and labor done and to hoard sand meals

National Cash” Register Company Elmer A. Brenton Kingan & Co Thomas C. Hag

Red Men in Indiana discuss hotel venture and funds

Representatives from the Winnebago Tribe attend the Great Council in Indianapolis. A proposal to issue 200 000 dollars in preferred stock to finance a Red Men hotel on Market Street is under consideration with J F Wild & Co. offering funds as security. The council may also debate state aid law for widows and orphans as other states have. The session closes tomorrow with Pocahontas degree sessions opening Thursday.

O. R.M Indianapolis Great Council Indiana Fred Cooper Roy Kiger Willian Walton A. J. Weitzel Walter McDaniel Eb, Clay J. W. Sanders C. A. Eaton T. P. Wiley James Parish Market Street Capitat Avenue Peat Council Red Men's Indiana Trust J. F. Wild & Co State Bank of Indianapolis Pocahontas

Indiana State Nurses' Association elects McCaslin president

Miss Ida McCaslin of Logansport was elected president at the Indiana State Nurses' Association annual convention in Indianapolis. Iva M. Gaskell of Indianapolis remains secretary, with Bessie Graham of South Bend first vice president, Mary A. Meyers of Indianapolis second vice president, and Frances M. Ott of Morocco re elected treasurer. The next convention is set for Terre Haute next spring.

Ida Logansport Indiana State Nurses’ Association Indianapolis Hotel Severin Iva M. Gaskill Bessie Graham South Bend Mary A. Meyers Frinces M. Ott Morocco Terre Haute Miss McCaslin State Nurse's Association A. A. McCaslin Lajansport

Marriage nullity case and venue motion dominate ledger

The Hamilton Trust Company guardian of John T. Stoops seeks to annul the marriage to Youtha Kingery after a license was issued during guardianship. Kingery allegedly refuses to deed to perfect ward real estate title sold to Normal E. Dodson. A venue change motion in Mark Booker et al v Seymour Stewart et al is set for Judge Thomas in Crawfordsville. Two other cases Hill v Luther and related motions from Marion County arbitration report no trial. Also, Mont Dessie Cobb as administrator filed final report with charges and credits balancing to settle Henry Cobb estate. Residents from Boone county, J. S. Long and wife of Snohomish, visit Lebanon to see relatives, natives of Boone county. Mrs Long is Sanford Gray’s niece and sister of Mrs J. C. Kern. Mr Long is Noel Long’s son. They accompanied from Minneapolis to Mrs Kate Handley, daughter of Moses King, a Boone County native, visiting for the first time in fifty eight years.

Hamilton Trust Company John T. Stoops Youtha Kingery Hancock County E. Dodson Mark Booker Seymour Stewart Thomas Crawfordsville Hill Luther &Ther Iva Hill Venus Marion County Luther Boone Mont Dessie Cobb Henry Cobb Het i Lobb Long Snohomish Wash Lebanon Boone County Moses King Handley

Custodian Named for Five Voting Machines

D S Whitaker appointed custodian of five voting machines for Center and Sugar Creek townships by the board of election commissioners. His duty is to instruct election boards and ensure machines operate properly during the election.

D. S. Whitaker Center Sugar Creek Board of Election Commissioners

Indianapolis Man Dies of Pneumonia in Darlington Home

George Miller aged 53 of Indianapolis died of pneumonia at the home of his half brother Willison Lowery in Darlington. Miller had arrived a week earlier and was a survivor of the Indianapolis flood in March 1923, when he was rescued after near death.

Darlington George Miller Indianapolis Willison Lowery Indianapolia Friating Housetoy

Miss Sims Resigns as Ninth District Franchise League Chair

Miss Caroline Sims of Frankfort resigns as district chairman due to a recent accident. She regrets leaving the work, saying the Ninth district is ready to be organized and urged someone to continue arousing enthusiasm as she had planned. She had been efficient and enthusiastic in the role.

Caroline Sims Frankfort Ninth District Miss Sims

Court News on Property and Partition Actions

Court actions include two motions by T B J E Traction to change venue from county in Hornaday versus Traction. In Haton estate versus Morgan, partition judgment awards grandson’s estate realty as petitioned with widow life estate, and commissioners Brookshire Bart Cash named. Shelby versus Perkins grants May Schultz party status and transfers contingent interest from realty sale fund to Wilma Perkins, with restrictions on withdrawal until Schultz interest exists.

George K. Hornaday T. B J & E. Traction Company William G. Haton Leland M. Eston Mahala B. Morgan Ora J. Brookshire Albert Bart Thomas ©. Cash Andrew J. Shelby Wilma Perkins M. Schultz Schultz

Hammond School Offer Rejected By Local Coach Ward Lambert

Ward Lambert, coach at Lebanon High School, received a $1,500 per year offer to lead the science department and athletics at Hammond School in Indianapolis. He declined, noting his current salary and commitment at Lebanon. Officiating at Lebanon, the athletic association elected Edwin Bush president Cris DeVol vice president Paul Hooper secretary and Charles Partner treasurer. Freshman Larayne Tolle and James Thompson named as board representatives. sophomores and seniors pending. Visiting Atlanta schools staff toured Lebanon facilities led by Charles township superintendent Knepper principal Tuttle agriculture head Whithing and Miss Burroughs. Sunshine Society led by Harriet Ashley began a campaign for a brighter LNS, beautifying the assembly area and organizing window care.

Artletic Association Edwin Bush Cris DeVol Paul Hooper Charles Partner Board of Control Larayne Tolle James Thompson Atlanta Lebanon Charles Knepper Tuttle Agriculture Department Whithing

Young Huffman Dies of Tuberculosis at 21

Wallace Huffman twenty one, son of Christopher and Nancy Huffman, born August 16 1893 in Montgomery County, died at 1331 South Meridian Street at 5 30 Tuesday morning after nineteen months illness due to tuberculosis. Survived by parents two brothers Fred and Willie and five sisters Dessie Ruth Huffman in the city.

Wallace Huffman Christopher Nancy Huffman South Meridian Street Montgomery County Fred Willie Huffman Fivo Dessie Ruth Huffman

Ghostly visitation near Brownsburg noted by locals

On a farm near Brownsburg owned by Oral Mc Claine a ghost is reportedly seen on dark rainy nights. The tall misty apparition crosses the barnyard enters the barn and vanishes where a man once hanged himself. The house is said to be noisy and frightening keeping occupants awake. A lantern goes out on approach and horses fearfully bolt. Several residents corroborate the tale.

Oral McClaine Brownsburg Mr. McClaine

Hesitate Second in Corinth Trotting Race

A misread result from Corinth shows Hesitate, owned by A. D. Goodwin, taking second money in a 2:26 trot. The best time was 2:21, with Hesitate able to win but the owner delaying the charge for the 2:30 trot. Boho won an easy race on the same card.

A. D. Goodwin Hesitate Corinth Misa Mr. Goodwin

Unanimous Church Call Enlists Rev. Lehigh as Pastor

The First Baptist church voted unanimously to call Rev. George M. Lehigh of Los Angeles to the pastorate. The congregation approved the pulpit committee’s recommendation, and telegraphic notice was sent to the minister. Lehigh, a three year Los Angeles pastor, has earlier served as Indiana evangelist and South Bend pastor. He has a wife and three children.

First Baptist Church George M. Lehigh Los Angeles Cal Lehigh California Pacific Coast Indiana South Bend

Bay View Met Club Delights Members With Tree Talk

The Bay View club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Wilma Walker. Mrs. Maurice Jones gave a detailed study on trees with mounted leaf specimens, Mrs. Spahr read a moving story, and Mrs. Dougherty spoke on famous trees in history. Hostess and daughter Agnes served refreshments.

Bay View Wilma Walker Maurice Jones Agnes

Races Off At Lexington As Weather Delays Pace Meet

Races at Lexington were declared off due to persistent rain. M. Apple shipped Tom my D. to Rockport, C., for a 2:09 pace Thursday after underperforming in last week’s 2:12 at Lexington.

Lexington Mr. Apple Tommy D Rockport

Probate Court Actions Involving Nancy J Jones Estate

Glen E. Ray qualified as administrator with bond of 200. William A. Kinesid, tax appraiser, filed appraisal report for Marietta Burckhalter estate set for hearing November 14, 1914. Lydia M. Heath filed final report in Catherine V. Brown estate showing charges 342.60 credits 210.46 balance 32.94. Claims total 480.55. Ordered insolvent settlement. balance paid to clerk for distribution. Amanda C. Whitney and Dean Bowman heirs seek court order to pay shares to clerk and Ada O. Mitchell of Indianapolis 200 from each share in loan settlement.

Glen E. Ray Astate Nancy J. Jones William A. Kinesid Marietta Burckhalter Lydia M. Heath Catherine V. Brown Amanda C. Whitney Dean Bowman Nancy J. Bowman

Complaint Seeks Specifics in Braden Death Suit

Henry A. Crane as administrator of Mrs. Emily Braden deceased sues Clover Leaf railroad for 10000 damages. Defense petitions to require specifics on the Clay street crossing hazard, how Braden’s foot was caught, locomotive position at first sight, and whether the train could have been stopped in time. Braden was well known in the county.

Henry A. Crane Emily Braden Clover Leaf Railroad Clinton Circuit Clay Street Trankfort Jas

Tri Kappas meet at Mrs Adney’s for plans

The Tri Kappas held their regular Tuesday meeting hosted by Mrs Roy Adney. After business and social time, a one course lunch was served amid fall flower decorations. They completed plans for a charity drive to be held October 29 in the Elks hall. Guests included Mrs Walter Perkins Mrs Irwin Brown Mrs H L Beavan Mrs John Hornaday Mrs Truman C Edwards Mrs B W Avery of Whiting and Mrs Charles Hall of Chattanooga Tenn.

Roy Adney Tri Kappas Adney Elus Elks’ Hall Walter Perkins Irwin Brown H. L. Beavan John Hornaday Truman C. Edwards B. W. Avery Whiting Charles Hall Chattanooga Tenn

Twin Sisters Meet in Happy Reunion in Frankfort

Frankfort Times reports a casual gathering in this city on Friday when Mrs. Sarah Rude of St. Louis and Mrs. Mary Cernutt of Big Springs Indiana, twins near their sixty first birthday, visited their brother Len McLain. Both born in the county, they shared years apart before reuniting and plan winter stays with relatives.

Frankfort Sayar Sarah Rude St. Louis Mary Cernutt Big Springs Ind Len McLain Rude Cernutt

FOLLOWED SISTER IN DEATH EMBRACE

A New Ross special to the Crawfordsville Journal reports Mrs Eliza Galliday died in Anthony Kansas just three hours after her sister Mrs J M Loop whose funeral was held today. Galliday had long lived at Shannondele and had recently moved to Kansas. She was visiting Isa Galliday and other relatives here last year.

Ross Crawfordsville

Clarence Sutphin Injured in Garage Crunch

Clarence Sutphin employed at Ward Brenton's garage was injured Saturday when a crank kicked back on a mobile during cranking. Dr J B Ball attended, treated the fracture, and reduced it.

Clarence Sutphin Ward Brenton Aneu Mobile J.B. Ball

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AMOCK Pausa Sheriff RED Men Association Wulfle Harrige Guardian Election Boards Brother Court News Hammond Ward Lambert Will The Sunshine Society Harriet Ashley Nancy Huffman—Born Mont Gomery County Misty White Rev Lex Ington Ohio Probate Court Mrs Eliza Golliday E. M. Loop
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