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Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1914

Page

3

Injured Woman Sues For Fifteen Thousand In Auto Crash

Eva Callaway and her minor child through Benjamin Callaway sue Anson Padgett for 15000 dollars claiming permanent injuries from a July 25 1913 collision on Michigan Grade Clin ton county. The buggy was struck after a dim front lamp failed to be seen within two hundred feet. Plaintiff alleges six months home confinement five weeks in bed and permanent nervous and reproductive damage plus medical expenses. Residence and defendant’s location given. attorneys named.

Eva Callaway Benjamin Callaway Anson Padgett Scott McCoskey Michigan Grade Clinton County Jeffersonville Ind Lebanon N. W. Phippa Artinsn and Smith

Navy Sailor Home From Submarine Service Injured At Work

Roy Cline, an employee at the Destructible Wheel Works, lost the first joint of his left thumb when a guard slipped while he held a bolt against an emery wheel. The incident occurred Friday. he was treated at Dr. J. R. Ball’s office. A. 2 son of W. O Pratt, home eight miles south of Lebanon, returned from Navy leave after serving seven years aboard submarine boats. He is due back to duty in New York.

M. A. Pratt W. O. F Pratt Lebanon Newport News Uncle Sam Mr. Pratt United States Navy New York Roy Clin Indestructible Wheel Works Cline de. J. R. Ball

Roosevelt to Speak in Indianapolis Saturday

Arrangements to run extra interurban cars to handle expected crowds for Colonel Theodore Roosevelt’s address at Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis next Saturday. Cars depart Lebanon at 5 22 p m with bands and drum corps, and participants from Thorntown Advance Elizaville and other county spots will join. Roosevelt arrives at 6 00 p m and will speak in the evening to what Progressive readers predict will be a record crowd.

Indianapolis Theodore Roosevelt Tomlinson Hall Lebanon Progressive Headquarters Prezent Thorntown Advance Elizaville Roosevelt

Preacher Attends Public School in Noble County

A Lebanon pastor, active in his church, also takes regular high school courses to gain needed education. The editorial urges open, free access to schooling for all ages, arguing older students can bring discipline and benefit to classes while not paying extra tuition.

Noblesville Ledger Lebanon Jack

Police praised for capture of Whites Town post office robber

Indiana Police Chief Perrott receives a letter from Posts Office Inspector W T Pletcher praising the department for swiftly arresting William V Harvey who robbed Whites Town post office last week. Patrolman Englebright is commended for detaining Harvey after spotting him with stamps and questioning his unlikely tale. The letters suggest recommending payment of the government reward.

Perrott Indiana Englebright Harvey

Grand Dame Fashion At Phil Adler Store Opens

Alluring style show drew crowded attention in Lebanon as Mrs Anna Leet and Miss Bess Sutphin modeled season’s newest dresses and coats on a platform. Music by Professor Coates accompanied the event, highlighting the store’s annual fall and winter fashions display. The display aimed to showcase up-to-date materials and careful styling for local women shoppers.

Lebanon Phil Adler Co-Operative Anna Leet Bess Sutphin Coates

Four Divorces Granted by Judge Parreas

Judge Parreas granted four divorce suits Monday morning. Patrick Brandenburg and Sarah Brandenburg were divorced at Brandenburg's costs. Lucinda Mitchell received divorce from William Mitchell with custody of Lowell Mitchell until further order, costs $21.50. Elmer Y Cannon was granted divorce from Myrtle F Cannon and ordered not to remarry for two years. Milda Walker secured a divorce from Beecher B Walker, her maiden name restored, and $10 in expenses.

Parreas Patrick Brandenburg Sarah Brandenburg Lucinda Mitchell William Mitchell Lowell Mitchell Elmer Y. Cannon Myrtle F. Cannon Milda Walker Beecher B. Walker Ena

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Hedge and Kin

Mrs C A Hedge of Lafayette avenue and her sister Mrs J C Hedge of Royal street were surprised by about fifty relatives on Sunday. The birthday celebration drew guests from Indianapolis North Salem Montclair New Winchester Lebannon. A bountiful noon dinner was served and enjoyed by all present.

C. A. Hedge Lafayette ‘Avenue J. C. Hedge Royal Street Indianapolis North Salem Montclair New Winchester Lebanon Tate

Death claims local woman in four days illness

Mary Jane Fitzgibbon aged 53 died Monday at 609 South East Street after a four day illness from peritonitis. Born in Tippecanoe County Indiana February 22 1861 she was a daughter of Patrick and Margaret Fitzgibbon and is survived by a foster sister Anna Slattery. A member of St Joseph Catholic Church, funeral services were held at 9 am Wednesday at St Joseph Catholic Church with Father Connelly officiating. Burial place has not yet been decided.

Mary Jane Fitzgibbon South East Street Tippecanoe County Ind Patrick Margaret Fitzgibbon Anna Slattery

Death of Korah Wiley in California remembered in Bakersfield

Mrs J B Coverdale and Mrs Josie Saitzgaber report the death of their cousin Miss Korah Wiley in Monrovia California on September 7. A native of Indiana and longtime Bakersfield resident, she was 25 and a Stanford BA in Latin with music gifts. Funeral held in Bakersfield with Rev E R Fuller officiating, interment Union Cemetery.

J. B. Coverdale Josie Saitzgaber Korah Wiley Monrovia Cal Wiley Lebanon Wes Lane Bakers Neta Daily News J. W. Wiley Union Cemetery E. R. Fuller Congregational Church Max Bayles Bayles Indiana Bakersfield Stanford University Stanford

Teachers Licensed Eight Receive State License

Applicants earned teaching credentials at August exams. Twelve months licenses went to L. C. Slagle of Lebanon High School Eher Moor Leman Nellie Cleaver Fern Coons and Maude Wall with Trene Caldwell as drawing superintendent at Advance Sheridan’s Madie Hinshaw received the twenty four months license.

L. C. Slagle Lebanon High School Eher Moor Leman Nellie Cleaver Lebanon Fern Coons Maude Wall Advance Trene Caldwell Madie Hinshaw Sheridan

Mary Rosalind Parr Wins Second in 2:20 Pace at Louisville

Dr Parr and his mare Mary Rosalind Parr placed second money in the 2:20 pace at Louisville State fair tracks on Friday, in a purse of 1000 dollars. She won the first two heats and paced the second in 2:10, two seconds faster than any other heat, with owners opting not to push for the 2:16 class on this season’s end. The four year old mare is expected to contend in the 2:16 class next season, as cautious development was chosen.

Dr. Parr Mary Rosalind Parr Louisville State Fair

Harney Named Professor at Merom College

Thomas Harney, son of Mrs Julia Harney, has been appointed Professor of Mathematics and Science at Union Christian college Merom Indiana. He will teach college algebra physics and ancient history and is a Merom alumni with studies at Wabash Purdue and Indiana universities.

Thomas Harney Julia Harney Union Christian College Merom Ind Wabash River Terre Haute Harney Wabash College Purdue University Indiana University

Kersey Braddock Pair Form New Mazda Hotel Firm

Harry Kersey has sold a half interest in the Mazda hotel on South Lebanon street to Braddock Dale of Frankton. The new firm will be known as Kersey & Braddock. Braddock, formerly in the Frankton clothing trade, is described as respected, popular, and a capable partner for Kersey in the hotel business.

Harry Kersey Mazda Lebanon Street Braddock Dale Frankton Kersey & Braddock Mr. Braddock Kersey

Crossland to Close Second Year at Frankfort A. M. E. Charge

Rev G F Crossland pastor of the colored churches at Frankfort Lebanon and Thorntown will close his second year here Sunday He is a Kentucky native transferred to the Indiana conference eight years ago He has remodeled the Frankfort church repaired the Lebanon church and parsonage He will preach the closing sermon Sunday night and hopes to be returned The conference opens in Terre Haute on Sept 23 with Bishop B Leo presiding.

Tre Frankfort Crescent News G. F. Crossland Prankfort Lebanon Thorntown Crossland Kentucky Indiana A. M. E. Church Frankfort Allen Chapel A. M. EE Terre Haute B. Leo Wilberforce, G

Birthday Surprise For Miss Lite At Home

About thirty friends of Miss Lite Ohaver planned and carried out a birthday surprise Friday night at her home 409 North East street Miss Ohaver was detained downtown by Miss Mary Hosford who accompanied her home to fetch a book On turning on the light she found self invited guests The evening was spent pleasantly Refreshments included ice cream cake and reception sticks Miss Chaver received a lavalliere as a keepsake of the occasion

Miss Lite Ohaver North East Street Miss Ohaver Mary Hosford Miss Chaver Lavalliere

Large audiences greet Akron preacher at Miret Baptist Church

Two large audiences welcomed Rev. M. R. Sheldon of Akron Ohio at Miret Baptist Church Sunday. Forenoon service featured a helpful sermon while evening service delivered an evangelistic message.

M. R. Sheldon Akron Miret Mr. Sheldon

Walter death notice in local city obituary

Walter a longtime resident of this city died Monday at 3 30 am at 723 Powell street from acute dilation of the heart and milital regunga tions after suffering since March She was born in Meade county Kentucky July 22 1862 and died September 22 1914 aged 52 years one month and twenty nine days Survived by one daughter Mrs Louige Lowe and brothers Chas W Beatty Marion Paylor Beatty and sisters Laura Jane Hendricks Louella Hall Funeral services were held from the residence Wednesday morning Rev Pavey officiating Burial at Oak Hill

Annettie Declure Walter Powell Street Meade County John Waleter Louige Lowe Chas. W Marion Paylor Beatty Laura Jane Hendricks Louella Hall Methodist Church Pavey Oak Hill

Husband Seeks Divorce in Frankfort Circuit Court

Bernard E. King of Kirklin sues Adah King for divorce, alleging desertion and ungovernable temper. He says they married June 14, 1918, separated July 4, 1914, and that his wife abused him and forced a move to Kirklin. He recounts leaving for Lebanon to consult an attorney and being served with a warrant for wife desertion after she filed the charge. The case is represented by A. J. Shelly of Lebanon and Sheridan & Gruber of Frankfort.

Frankfort Lebanon King Kirklin

Hesitate Second Wins Consolation Trot at Terre Haute

Hesitate, bay mare owned by Doug Goodwin, received second money in the Consolation Trot at Terre Haute on Friday. The race required four heats to decide the winner as Boone county mare won first in the second heat with a 2.23 mile pace. Hesitate placed third in heat one and second in heats three and four.

Hesitate Doug Goodwin Terre Haute Boone County

Motorcycle Accident Skids Into Buggy Near Browns Valley

George Hostetter riding between Browns Valley and Waveland on Thursday evening collided with a buggy after attempting to pass two vehicles. He skidded on his motorcycle, threw his face nose and shin, and caused substantial damage to the machine and buggy. a Fin castle man and Milbert Sayler were in the other buggy.

George Hostetter Brown's Valley Waveland Browns Valley Fincastle Milbert Sayler Hostetter Hortetter

Also Mentioned on This Page

NAVY Roy Cline A. 2 Son WW. O. Pratt Wheel Works Walter G. Cory Amanda Carr Sarah H. Beck Henry C. Cox Joan F. Beck Bolton Emery Pasenoep Marion Caldwell James van Eaton Field Mary E. Murray Charles B. Murray Chas Murray Sam. R. Artman Guardian Ad Litem Postoffice Adler's Patt C. A. Hedges Mary Jane Fitzgibbons Decessed St. Joseph Catholic Church of This City California Ware Mthematics Mrs L. H Hotel Boldings Lila Ohaver Rev. M. &. Sheldon Baptist Church Annettie Walter Hubby the Cottage Millinery Meridian St M. E. Church
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