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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
7
The article extols JM Worley as a model judge and public servant. It notes his church membership in Thorntown, two decades of township service, and a family with daughters educated at DePauw and local schools. It highlights his integrity, efficiency, and high regard in the county.
The candidate J. M. Worley pledges to maintain court dignity, curb delays, and ensure fair hearings for all litigants. His experience as a deputy in the county clerk’s office and bar practice supports his qualification for a six year term.
Lewis J. Kern a Progressive candidate for county clerk was born August 9 1850 in Lawrence county Indians and raised near Bedford. He studied at Indiana University Bloomington and held farming and clerkship roles before moving to Thorntown, Lebanon and Elizaville, and he is described as an expert mathematician and well educated with church leadership as an elder.
Watson Masters of Thorntown runs as Progressive candidate for district two councilman. Born in Franklin County Indiana he moved with his parents to Thorntown in 1866 and has lived near there on a farm for forty eight years.
Charles W. Cook of Sugar Creek township, Boone county, seeks the councilman at large seat on the Progressive ticket. A Clinton county native born July 25, 1849, he moved to Indiana in 1864 and has lived in Boone county 40 years. Married 1871 to Virginia Staley, five children, wife died 1888. He served on Sugar Creek advisory board 12 years and attends Thorntown Christian church.
The New Colonial theatre opened its doors yesterday to a packed audience. Manager J B Stine received many compliments as the size, arrangements, and conveniences drew favorable comment. The first show featured sharp clear pictures with no flicker and greetings cards were given to all attendees as the venue aims to become a popular amusement center.
Dr. H. W. Millikan of Whitestown, a former Hamilton County coroner, seeks the coroner position in Boone County. A North Carolina native, he has lived in Hamilton and Boone counties, is active in the Christian church and Masonic orders, and resides with his wife in Whitestown.
The Central Christian church Christian Endeavor Society held a Halloween party in the vestry with pumpkin shaded lights corn shocks autumn leaves and crepe paper witches. Guests moved through park sections past ghosts dolls and costumed characters as music games and fortune tellers entertained. Miss Mabel Kersey led the social committee.
In Frankfort on Saturday October 10 at the United Brethren parsonage Rev B E Thomas united Elizabeth Payne of Kirklin and Hugh Thomas of Richmond Ind in matrimony. The bride returns to Kirklin and the groom to Richmond where he runs a plumbing business.
Mrs. Ralston accompanied by Missea Ruth Ralston Elizabeth Snodgrass and Margaret Duthie motored to Lebanon this morning. She is hosted at noon by Mrs. George Comley and will dine with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Coons on North Lebanon street. Also invited are Martin A. Morrison Governor S. M. Balut on Milford Coons and Rev. and Mrs. C H Carmichael. Tonight's Democratic meeting at the Opera house reserves two boxes for the Coons and guests.
The funeral for Mark B Crint occurred at 10 o’clock in Thorntown. He grew to maturity there and was mourned by many friends. His body arrived from Pittsburg with his father L M Crint and two children. His wife could not attend due to a hospitalized daughter with scarlet fever. Ministers delivered funerary eulogies, a four-church mixed quartet performed, and interment was at Maple Lawn cemetery.
Miss Emma E Reed and Steven S Hafield were united in marriage by Rev Homer Dale at the Reed home in New Augusta. The ceremony took place Wednesday evening in the presence of immediate relatives. The couple plans to move to a new home in California in a few days.
Harry Ransdell, a four year veteran with Ringling Bros circus, arrived Wednesday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Will Ransdell and will stay until about November 1. He then travels to Chicago for winter work. The circus has moved to winter quarters at Fairview, Wisconsin, and Ransdell has not decided if he will sign with the show next season.
The W. S. P. club of girls met Tuesday evening at the Chav ez sisters home on North East street. Members dressed as children played games and a new member, Miss Tilsten Stevens, was initiated. A de Vereons lonch was served.
The Young Married Women's class of the Methodist church hosted a Halloween themed gathering at Mrs Charles Leeke's Indianapolis avenue home. Substitute teacher Mrs Frank Meyers attended in place of absent Mrs Henry Flickinger. The Leslie residence featured autumn decor with a corn shock centerpiece and a three course luncheon. Yellow daisy favors with pumpkin dates were handed out as keepsakes.
John C. Aldrich, held east of town last Thursday, was released today and returned to his Newton Vermillion county home. He has wandered frequently, earning him a reputation as harmless yet sometimes mentally deranged. He was found near Lebanon armed with a large reaper knife. Sheriff McRoberts subdued him and escorted him to town before permit ing his return home.
Mrs John Sunderland hosted the Thursday Afternoon Euchre Club with a Halloween masquerade card party on Tuesday evening. The home was decorated with chrysanthemums pumpkins and corn shocks. A delicious lunch followed the game with black cats as favors. Guests included Mrs Harry Crider Mrs Neil Oland Mrs Charles Leeke Mrs Arthur Stevens Mrs Stacy Darnal Mrs Harry Lenox Mrs Caddie Roberts and Mrs James Wink as house guests from Louisville.
A large plate glass window at Lebanon Hardware was shattered this afternoon when a speeding car struck a rock boat the size of a walnut and discharged it toward the storefront. Employees and Mayor Shelby initially thought gunfire but found the rock boat on the sidewalk. The glass is insured.
West school pupils gathered in the assembly room to hear a practical talk on trees. Mrs. M. M. Jones, wife of the local biology professor, presented simple explanations and used wood samples to illustrate her points.
The Ladies Industrial Union of the Methodist church will hold an all day meeting Tuesday November 3 in the church parlors. Members should bring dinners and come prepared to make items for the Christmas bazaar on December ?. A rummage sale will be held December 8. Ladies asked to lay aside clothing during fall house cleaning for this sale.
James W Slagle the Progressive candidate for fourth district councilman resides in Lebanon having moved there six years ago last September He was born in Highland County Ohio and moved to Boone County in 1851 with his parents His only public office was trustee for Perry township from 1895 to 1900 His four children live in Boone County He remains active in his farm property and is well known in the community A election would aim to conserve local interests.
United States officers and marshals arrested four Army officers allied with General Villa for plotting a filibuster to cross the Rio Grande with over 1,000 Mexicans to attack Nuevo Laredo. The case cites neutrality law violations with more suspects being sought.
Fire believed incendiary in origin caused about 400000 in damage to North Tonawanda's business district. The blaze began at Brady Brothers Lumber Yard, then another fire broke out at the Adamite Absrasive Company plant nearby. Niagara Falls sent units to help as white gasoline cars were moved to prevent flames from reaching them. A man, Ralph Abbott, was run over and lost his left leg, with fear he will die.
E French, Progressive party candidate for county assessor, born 1861 in Franklin county Indiana, has lived in Boone county eighteen years and Washington township eleven years. Former township assessor for six years, long time member of Lebanon IQR M and Mechanicsburg Odd Fellows. Children Smiley French and Mary Etta Shelton reside in Boone county. Advertised Leiter list includes Nova Edwards Emil Hostettler Oscar Johnson William Wood Clarence Harrieson Charlie Moor Ray Campbell and A B Ford.
Joseph A. Coons Democratic nominee for representative from Hoone county was born in Jackson township Oct 11 159% attended district schools and Wabash College served as superintendent of county schools from 1891 to 1897 joined the First National Bank in 1897 rising to cashier in 1900 he was elected representative in 1912 by 3382 plurality and served in the sixty eighth general assembly He voted on various bills including the gravel road law against inheritance tax and against the automobile license tax while supporting vocational education and direct election of US senators His official record is in the Indiana House Journal of 1918 at his Hoosier office.
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