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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
7
A judge insists the court must maintain dignity at all times regardless of litigants. He argues proper decorum expedites proceedings, ensures speedy trials, and builds public confidence, warning against any semblance of fancy or trickery that would undermine the court’s standing.
The candidate J M Worley pledges to uphold court dignity, curb delays, speed litigation, and ensure fair hearings for all litigants and attorneys. He cites experience as a deputy in the county clerk's office and bar practice as proof of qualification and competence. He appeals to voters for support based on trust and merit.
Abraham Eckert seeks the first district council seat on the Progressive ticket. A 59 year old Ohio born farmer, he lived in Boone County 12 years after moving from Indiana and Illinois. He owns the John B Witt farm near Lebanon and supports careful business methods in office. He and his wife have three daughters and he leads Sunday school at Goszett s chapel. The article urges voters to elect him.
The average annual cost of a rat is about 1 dollar. A single rat may eat or spoil goods valued from 60 cents to 2 dollars each year. Rats with social aspirations living in hotels have been known to consume 5 dollars worth and more.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger piece laments rats costing the U S millions yearly and Philadelphia over $1.9 million, arguing the rodent’s faults now threaten its popularity and its “menu” influence in urban life. It jokes about cats losing interest as rats lose their status amid fleas and public concern.
Joe C. Cain of Lebanon seeks Boone County sheriff under the Progressive banner. Born August 27, 1872 near Lebanon, he is a trained blacksmith with long local business tenure and wide esteem. He is active in the I O O F and pledges fair, impartial sheriff duties.
About sixty friends including Epworth League members surprised Mr and Mrs Alvin Martin who live southwest of Lebanon Tuesday evening. Guests traveled to the Martin farm by hay wagons and presented a gravy ladle. Refreshments of sandwiches cocoa and wafers were served. Mrs Martin was formerly Miss Mildred Hardesty.
Genuine county ballot samples show candidates for Representative in Congress Ninth District Martin A Morrison Judge 20th Judicial Circuit Willett H Parr Prosecutor 20th Judicial Pearlus E Smiley Fred S Parnell Sharp Roscoe Hollingsworth Charles A Ford James M Worley Proligautag 20th Judicial Circuit William J Darnell A W Jackman Representative Charles W Johnson Commissioner Third District Calvert L Creasy Councilman at Large Thomas G Harbaugh
Dem for Cauuninsioner third Sylvanus M. Riker with A Jerome Kersey and William Turner as part of the ticket in a local election.
At Indianapolis state meeting of the Red Men C E Crawford of Michigantown was elected Great Junior Sagamore on the first ballot defeating A V Gray and J S Wright by 831 votes The hotel construction question for a permanent Indiana home was deferred until next year
The tomato growers association announced its conference committee members Irwin Wille D C Price Monroe Bushter and Mrs Nova Underwood of Los Angeles. Guests at the meeting at the city building included Mr and Mrs W H Conyers Kirklin Mr and Mrs James Ludington Herold Ludington Frankfort and several others from Russiavilles Cutler Watseka Mechanicsburg and surrounding areas.
The Bedford meeting closed as one of the largest and most satisfying conventions. The coming year's budget tops $50,000 for mission work with $10,000 for general work, $8,000 for home missions, $30,000 for state education, and $8,000 for missionary publications. C. M. Dinsmore of Anderson was named president for a third straight year. vice presidents include E. A. Hanley, J. C. Smith, F. F. Davis, and A. H. Felkey. D. J. Duncan of Columbus serves as secretary.
A local fraternal group postponed its banquet to November 6 after electing Will A. Burton of Columbous treasurer and H. E. Kinney of Indianapolis as secretary. The gathering, previously set for a basement church hall, aimed to advance the group’s principles amid the movement’s record-keeping and Sunday school administration efforts.
Frank Moore of West Main Street entertained at a family dinner Sunday in honor of their son.
To vote a straight Progressive Ticket an X must be placed within the Moose circle. Center and Sugar Creek townships use machines for voting now in operation at Lebanon political headquarters and the Maier hardware store in Thorntown.
Lon Butner fell seriously ill with appendicitis earlier in the week. The attending physician advised immediate surgery once he could be moved to a hospital. He suffered severe symptoms up to last evening, delaying the operation. The convention is scheduled to meet in Hammond, Indiana, next year.
At Progressive headquarters today it was announced that William Cody withdrew as road supervisor nominee in Marion township Josiah R Mc Inttire withdrew as constable candidate in Center township and Joseph C Jaques nominated by Sugar Creek Republicans for justice of the peace also withdrew.
The Rev. D u Coy of this city and the Rev. J T Agema of Swayzee begin a revival Tuesday night at Fairview church. Beginning November 9 the Rev. R Everette Lucis will assist the Rev. Agema in a series of meetings in Swayzee.
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