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Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1914

Page

6

Memories of the Kaiser's home life revealed by Miss Topham

London dispatch details the Kaiser at home through Annie Topham’s book Memories of the Kaiser's court. It portrays his domestic humor at breakfast, his disdain for strong drink, love of English culture, art treasures and naval pride, and affectionate correspondence with his daughter Victoria Louise including playful anecdotes and gifts.

London Europe Annie Topham Wiliam Victoria Louise Brunswick East Prussia Papa Miss Topham Topham Tellins England Reynoldses Gainsboroughs Misa Tophem Cromwell Crom- Swell Napeleon Gainsborne Reynolds Napoleon Prafalgar Nelson Prince Adalbert Kiel Great Elector Berlin Misa Topham Wilhelmehobe Windsor Grandma Ipapa Kaiser

Pleasant Surprise Celebrates Hazel Miller Birthday

Miss Hazel Miller marked her fourteenth birthday at home on North Jameson Street with a lavallier and gifts. Ice cream and angel food cake were served as the Sunshine class members Nada Viery Virginia White Florence Ind. joined games and music in an afternoon party.

Hazel Miller North Jameson Street Lavallier Sunshine Class Nada Viery Virginia White Florence Ind Bessie Campbell Elsie Shaw Dorothy Stephene Mary Hill Doris Etdith

Fortune of War Tales From the Front Line

Wounded soldiers recount battles in France with vivid frontline scenes. Reports describe trench warfare, artillery barrages, bayonet charges, and counter attacks as German forces press and retreat amid heavy casualties. The narratives capture fear, courage, and the harsh realities of combat.

Amoma Girls Honor Guests At La Fayette Avenue Social

The Agoga and Philathes classes of the First Reptist Sunday school were guests of the Amome girls Monday night at the home of Miss Lens Partner on La Fayette Avenue. Guests enjoyed lawn games lit by Japanese lanterns, a short program of readings and music, followed by refreshments served by the hostesses.

Reptist Amome Girls Hiss Lens Lafayette Averuue Sterling

Aged Boone County Resident Dies at 73

Ellen Laughlin, longtime Boone County resident, died at her sister’s Thorntown home at 12 40 p m Monday from arterial sclerosis. Born December 3 1840 in Jefferson Township she was 73 years nine months six days. She married John M Laughlin in 1863. he died in 1907. Survived by children Alice Lane Nellie Laughlin Mrs Alpha Smeet twelve grandchildren three great grandchildren one brother J A Vice and sister Martha Barker. Funeral at Dover Baptist Church Wednesday at 10 30 a m Rev W D Beil to officiate. Burial Dover Cemetery. The obituary notes farm life and local temperance history with county tax figures and licenses.

Ellen Laughlin Boone County Martha Barker Thorntown Jefferson Township John M. Laughlin Alice Lane Nellie Laughlin Alpha Smeet Mooresville Ind Rachael A. Ferguson J. A. Vice Near Frenkfort Baptist Church Dover

Mrs Julia Reid Dead After Stomach Trouble

Mrs. Julia A Reid aged 86 a long time Montgomery County resident died at her daughter Mrs Joseph Abbott home near Mare at ten Sunday morning from stomach trouble with complications She was born May 21 1828 in Union County and moved to Montgomery County as a child She married Hugh Reid in 1854 and three children survived the family including Celia Abbott Funeral services were held at the daughter s home at two o clock Tuesday afternoon.

Julia A. Reid Montgomery County Joseph Abbott Mare Reid Union County Uzal Ward Hugh Reid Mary Frances Celia Abbott

Indiana Apple Show to Feature Wide Apple Exhibit

Officials plan a large Indiana Apple Show at Tomlinson Hall from November 18 to 24. H. E. Bernard announces expanded apple product displays including pies, cake, sauce, jelly, preserves, pickles, relish, marmalade, butter, candied apples, vinegar and more, directed by Mrs. Charles N. Lindley of Salem. Miss McNeil of Purdue will help demonstrators. many schools and domestic science clubs will send exhibits. more space was secured this year.

Indiana Tomlinson Hall H. E. Bernard State Food and Drug Commissioner Charles N. Lindley Fof Salem Ind Miss McNeil Purdue University Barnard

Progress in Boone County Iowa? (Note: Boone County Indiana review)

The Thorntown Argus Enterprise surveys Boone County Indiana noting its central location northwest of Indianapolis, extensive drainage and ditch建设, and shift from wilderness to strong agriculture. It highlights sandy gravel resources, limited manufacturing, and rising yields aiming for about 100 bushels of corn and 49 of wheat per acre. Population figures from 310 census era show ~2,967 farms, 6,354 dwellings, and a near all native-born populace with modest foreign-born. Per capita taxation cited around $1,000.

Thorntown Argus Enterprise Boone County Indiana Indianapolis Wabash White Sugar Creek Eagle Creek Raccoon Creek Eel Rivers Boone

Returned to Prison After Concealed Weapon Arrest

Gabriel Moffett, paroled convict, was arrested Sunday on the Monda hill for carrying concealed weapons and was sent to the Michigan City prison for at least two years by parole officer James A. White of Lebanon. He initially faced loitering charges. a search revealed a loaded revolver. He pleaded guilty in Mayor Murphy's court, paying a $1 fine plus costs. White later retrieved him and escorted him to the prison.

Crawfordsville Gabriel Moffett Monda Hill Michigan City James A. White Lebanon Moffett Up State Murphy's White Mr. Moffett

Akron preacher to speak at First Baptist Sunday

Rev M R Sheldon of Akron will preach Sunday morning and evening at the First Baptist Church in this city. Sheldon is noted as a great worker in Akron, where he has been active in evangelical ministry.

M. R. Sheldon Akron Baptist Church M. R.sheldon Sheldon

Indiana official warns against diseased meat sales

H E Barnard state food and drug commissioner circulated a warning to Indiana meat dealers stock buyers and butchers about selling diseased meats. He urges municipal slaughterhouses to ensure proper inspection and calls for enforcement against farmers butchers and retailers handling diseased meat. He notes violations of health laws and seeks county health officer cooperation to remove sick workers from food establishments.

Indiana H. E. Barnard Food and Drug Commissioner Barnard Barnhard Barnard Sho Barnant

Frankfort Ball Game Suspect Nabbed on Petit Larceny Charge

A Lebanon denizen visiting Frankfort to watch a ball game was caught by Officer McDonald in the act of taking stakes and hats valued at $11. He was apprehended by police, ordered to return the money, and no charges were filed.

Frankfort Lehanan McDonald

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