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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1914

Page

8

Will probate signals turn of Sallie Turner estate

The will of Sallie M. Turner, dated August 29, 1902, is probated with bequests to her parents Joseph H. Beach and Rachel R. Beach, sister Lula E. Helms, and niece Sallie Agnes Helms. Items include jewelry, home goods, furniture, and household fittings. real estate to be shared by her father, mother, and sister. Administratorships and final distributions are noted for other estates.

Sallie M. Turner Joseph H. Beach Rachel R. Beach Inla E. Helms Salthe Agnes Helms Lula E. Helmi Sht Sallie Agnes Helms Frank C. Reagan Mary J. Cox Edward Adair Sarah J. Adair A. F. Bart John G. Dicket James C. Darnall Elizabeth J. Surface Decedent David H. Surface Belle Warren Nellie F. Vantyle

Eloping couple arrested after ride on baggage car

Evelyn Ashford age fifteen and Frank Nolan aged eighteen of Cincinnati attempted to elope by riding in the baggage car of Big Four train No 43. They were captured in Lafayette at 2:30 am after police intervened, the girl crying at the prospect of returning home. The pair had known each other only weeks and planned to go to Chicago. The youths’ families were notified.

Evelyn Ashford Winton Avenue Cincinnati Frank Nolan Big Four Lafayette Foundry SEE Eat Chicago i Lebanon Physicians Medimarry Nolan Miss Ashford Real Society Crawfordville Martha Home Indianapolis

Elks Host Fish Fry at Club Rooms

About one hundred members attended the fish fry at the Elks club rooms Thursday night. Ninety five pounds of fish were sent to Bob Berryhill by Platt Lake hotel staff. Dick Heck, Star bakery owner, prepared and cooked the meal. Dinner was served at eight and the evening concluded socially.

Eile Club Bob ‘Berryhill Platt Lake Hotel Dick Heck Star Bakery

Country Homes Destroyed by Fire Near Thorntown

The home of Urban Huber, two miles northwest of Thorntown, was destroyed by fire about 6 o clock Sunday afternoon. Most furniture was saved as the family, unaware of the blaze, was alerted by neighbors. It is believed the fire started from a defective flue.

Huber Thorntown Jis

Wedgerte Identified as John Wren by Caribou Postcard

In a Caribou Maine postcard Virgi Buntin states he has identified the famous Wedgerite as John Wren, the horse he once owned. He notes the owners verified the claim at the fair grounds after his description. Buntin traveled from Lebanon to Maine to confirm the identity and planned to return to Boston soon.

Caribou Virgi Buntin Wedgerite John Wren Fair Grounds Maine Owwers Indiana Buntin Lebanon Boston

Auto Collision Near Nora Leaves One Car Disabled

In the Westfield vicinity Herman Denny, driving his father’s auto, collided with a large touring car at a narrow daylight road spot barely wide enough for one lane. No injuries were reported.

Westfield Herman Denny Nora Oie

Colonist Theatre near completion this week likely opens midweek

From present indications work on the new Colonist theatre will practically be completed this week. Some details will be looked after early next week and it is likely the theatre will not be open to the public until the middle or last of the week.

Colonist Theatre

Doctors Attend Montgomery County Medical Society Meeting

Doctora J. R. Ball H. A. Beck and G. A. Schultz attended a Montgomery County Medical Society meeting Tuesday night in Crawfordsville. Dr Stearn of Indianapolis delivered an address.

J. R. Ball H. A. Beck G. A. Schultz Montgomery County Medical Society Crawfordsville Stearn Indianapolis

Maxwell Dowden Wedding At Wayne Town

Miss Susie Dowden of Darlington and Alies Maxwell of Darlington were married yesterday at Rev. P. J. Loughs home in Wayne town. Jacob Maxwell of Crawfordsville and Mrs. James Dowden attended the couple as witnesses. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Lough with Mrs. Lough present. Maxwell is a farmer and many friends joined the celebration.

Dismissal Filed In Damage Case In Indianapolis

The damage case of James Pierson against Pleasant N Lewis is settled out of court with dismissal. Pierson of Jamestown area sued for 2500 alleging Lewis sped at a crossing on East Maryland Street, Indianapolis, after being run down July 18, 1914.

James Pierson Pleasant N. Lewis Pierson Jamestown Lewis East Maryland Street Indianapolis

Court News: Replevin and Quiet Title Actions Listed

The Chute and Butler Co of Port sues Silas M Cutts for replevin of a piano. John S Jones and others sue Tsene Moon et al for partition and quiet title. John H Caltwell v Isaac Royles ends with judgment for plaintiff. Eli C Richardson v Elenor Wood et al ends with judgment for plaintiff.

The Chute & Butler Co Port Silas M. Cutts John S. Jones Tsene Moon John H. Caltwell Isaac Royles Eli C. Richardson Elenor Wood

New US Grain Standards to Grade Corn by Moisture

An open meeting in Convention Hall at the courthouse Friday October 23 at 7 00 a m will explain the new United States standards for corn grading by moisture content. Dr J W Buvel of the U S Bureau of Grain Standardization and Professor G I Christie of the Purdue extension department will present the system and attendees are urged to be present to understand how corn is to be graded and paid.

United States J. W. ‘T. Buvel United States Bureau of Grain Tandardization G. I. Christie Purdue Extension Department Convention Hall Court House

James Garner Promoted to Local Agent at American Express

James Garner is named local agent for American Express, succeeding Harry Ballard who resigned for Citizens Loan and Trust. Garner, six years as wagon driver, will take the post Thursday after gaining office experience. Lester Crider succeeds him as driver, with two years at T A I and K traction, well known locally.

James Garner American Express Company Harry Ballard Citizens Loan & Trust Company Gamer Lester Crider T. A. I. & K. Traction Company Garner

Northwest arrival sparks family reunion in Deadwood trip

Mrs Virgil Hodge and daughter Dorothy returned Saturday after a two month visit with her father in Newell South Dakota. While there a family reunion occurred and the party toured the Black Hills including Homestake mines near Deadwood and Lead. Helen Watney of Atlanta accompanied the group back home after a brief stay.

Virgil ‘Hodge Dorothy Newell Hodge Black Hills Spearfish Canyon Deadwood Léadville Helen Watney Atlanta Vanes

Woman Arrested With Husband In Rape Case

An affidavit charging rape was filed in circuit court Tuesday against Mrs. John Sines who is jailed awaiting trial on a similar charge. She visited her husband at the jail when the warrant was served and she was imprisoned. It is alleged Mrs. Sines was an accessory to the crime charged against her husband.

John Sines

Lexington Life Insurance picks new treasurer

J. E. Morrison resigns as treasurer as he plans a southern winter. Secretary Guy M. Voris is chosen to fill the treasurer role and will supervise duties of both secretary and treasurer at Lexington Life Insurance Company.

J. E. Morrison Lexington Life Insurance Company Guy M. Voris Mr. Voris

Hornaday case sent to Marion on change of venue

George K. Hornaday versus T H I E Traction Company is moved to Marion county circuit court on a venue change at the defendant’s urging. Mrs John Lines bond set at 2000 for rape, bail not yet posted by either spouse. W F McLaughlin Co versus Lemuel C Chambers yields judgment for the plaintiff of 68 dollars 98 cents and costs.

George K. Hornaday T. H. I. & E. Traction Company Marion County John Lines W. F. McLaughlin & Co Lemuel C. Chambers

Convention to be held at Battle Ground

The thirty ninth annual meeting of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Lafayette district of the Northwest Indiana Methodist Episcopal conference is set for October 30 and 31 at Battle Ground. Mrs J M Hixon of Attica presides. The gathering opens Friday at 8:30 with communion led by Rev A W Wood, committee appointments, reports, prayers for temperance and missions, and a departmental conference. A memorial service is planned for 1:30 performed by Mrs Lucy Hers of Mulberry, followed by a children's hour. Friday 7:30 features Miss Gertrude Strawick from Yung Chung China. Saturday includes committee action and election of officers at 3:30. Delegates register at Battle Ground church.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society Lafayette Northwest Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference Battle Ground J. M. Hixon Attica A. W. Wood Lucy Hers Mulberry Gertrude Strawick Yung Chung China Battle Ground Church

Hopp Divorce Granted in Montgomery Circuit Court

Flora Hopp was granted a divorce from Fred Hopp in Montgomery circuit court 4. She alleged frequent abuse and intoxication by her husband. The couple married in Lebanon and have resided in Crawfordsville for some time.

Montgomery Flora Hopp Fred Hopp

Preferred Stock Increase by Alexander Spreader Co

The Alexander Spreader Company has issued and increased its capital stock by 15000 dollars of preferred stock.

Alexander Spreader Co Alexander Spreader Company |S

Fishing Expedition Heads to Lake Maxinkuckes

Chas Petty James McCann Dako Kersey and Lon Vanitz plan a week at Hergey cottage on Lake Maxinkucke. They expect a plentiful week with good fishing during their stay starting Thursday.

Chas. Petty James McCann Dako Kersey

Lebanon PTA Attends Big Meeting elects officers

Attendance at the West building PTA gathering was unusually large, about 150. Mrs. K. W. Robbins was elected president with Mrs. C. H. Carmichael as vice president. Dr. Carrie Turner Reid of Indianapolis spoke on the school physician and disease control. Professor Smelser praised local anti cigarette efforts and urged continued enforcement.

Parent-Teacher Association Zella Bratton Heers K. W. Robbins C. H. Carmichael Association Robbins Sones Carmichael J. A. Hogshire Harney Lebanon Carrie Turner Reid Indianapolis Reid Smelser

Funeral Held For Sallie Beach Turner In Elwood

Sallie M Beach Turner born near Antioch Clinton County in 1868 died at 11 50 pm Thursday at 418 North West Street Elwood after long illness from tuberculosis. Survived by mother Mrs Rachael Beach sister Mrs Lola Helms niece Agnes nephew Lester Helms both of Elwood. Member Centenary Methodist Church and Pythian Sisters who will conduct the funeral at M E Church with Rev Kirk Waldo Robbins officiating. Pallbearers named. interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

Sallie M. Beach Turner Antioch Clinton County North West Street Rachael Beach Lebanon Lola Helms Elwood Agnes Lester Helms Centenary Methodist Church Pythian Sisters Turner M. E. Church Kirk Waldo Robbins John W. Jones P. C. Sheemaker Bass Rightee Lafayette Wilson H. A. Kernodle Albert Cox Oak Hill Cemetery

Two New Directors Added To Liat The State Bank of Advance

The State Bank of Advance raised its board to nine directors. The outgoing seven were Neal Day John Weldon Frank Coombs R. D. Billingsley W. J. DeVol B. P. Riner and A. Wysong who sold his stock. Alan Lewis joined as director replacing Wysong. James T. Brown and James Fink were added to the seven existing directors.

State Bank of Advance Neal Day John Weldon Frank Coombs R. D. Billingsley W. J. DeVol B. P. Riner A. Wysong Wysong Alan Lewis James T. Brown James Fink

Compromise Reached in Damage Suit Over Boiler Move

Delta Houk's damage suit against Dairy Cream Separator Company was dismissed after a settlement of fifty dollars. Houk, who was injured moving a boiler at the Separator plant, initially sought one thousand dollars in damages. The action was resolved in the circuit court.

Delta Houk Houk

McConaughy Wins Higher Office Among Red Men in Indiana

Frank McConaughy, formerly of this city and now of Franklin, advanced from Great Junior Sagamore to Great Senior Sagamore at the forty sixth annual session of the Great Council of the Red Men of Indiana in Indianapolis.

Frank McConaughy This Franklin Uvesilay Sagamore Great Council of the Red Men of Indiana Indianapolis

Concrete contract awarded for First National Bank building

George T. Miller has won the contract to lay all concrete floors for the four story bank building including the basement. He will also pour the cement sidewalk on the north and west sides of the structure.

George T. Miller First National Bank Mr. Miller

Funeral for Wallace Huffman at Oak Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Wallace Huffman from 1381 South Meridian Street will be conducted by Rev. Louis Egnew. He died Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at his home. Burial follows at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Wallace Huffman South Meridian Street Louis Egnew Oak Hill Cemetery

Candidate for Boone County Surveyor Oliver Clark

Republican candidate Oliver Clark seeks Boone county surveyor seat. Born in Marion township June 17 1874, son of pioneer Joseph M. Clark. He attended Boone county schools Union High School Westfield and Purdue University graduating June 1898 just before his nineteenth birthday.

Oliver Clark Boone County Joseph M. Clark Marion Township Indiana Mr. Clark Union High School Westfield Ind Purdue University of Lafayette

Boone County Surveyor Candidate Promises Thorough Work

The candidate, with extensive tenure as deputy county surveyor and engineer, claims broad experience in highways, drains, bridges, and city projects. He pledges independence in Boone County survey work, highlighting past roles in Lebanon and various public posts.

Lebanon Clark Boone County

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Chicago Thé Elks A Wedgerte Jokn Virgil Buntin Colonial Theatre Maxwell,dowden Wammatens Atone Pierson-Lewis Campbell Mabel Campbell Decre Clyde Campbell Audra Leland Ballard Virgil Hodge Tad Dokots Lexington Life G. M. Voris Hornaday Marion Anhdal Meeting of Mission Organi Zation Northwest Indiana Parent-Teachers Association Mrs. Carmichael Sallie Turner Methodist Church of Advance State Bank Dairy Cream Separator Co Senior Sagamore of Red Ven
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