Bond Issue to Add Over 9000 to Assessments in Boone County
Boone County Commissioners voted to issue bonds totaling 19000 to cover dredge project costs for Prairie Creek drainage. The 40 bonds of 475 each will bear 6 percent interest, due in ten years, starting May 10, 1925, with sales advertised June 30, 1924. Construction costs exceed 63000. collected assessments stand at 43758.90.
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Prairie Creek
Paul Cross
Daniel W. Adair
Board of
Boone County Commissioners
Lebanon
Harrison Township
John W. Kernodle
Washington
Hixon Brothers
H. A. Ragdale
Lebanon Horse Detective Association
Higgins Estate Valued at 25000 in Boone Circuit Court
The Boone circuit court approved Wdtney L. Higgins for letters of administration for Oliver P. Higgins who died May 80 without a will. Bond set at 36000 with sureties Ira Stephenson, William A. Padgett, Benjamin R. Kern, Viola L. Dale and Ovid B. Knowlton. Personal property about 18000, real estate about 7000. Surviving heirs include Eliza Higgins widow Volney L. Higgins Viola L. Dale Alma Dadgett Ila M. Stephenson una V. Kern.
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Boone
Wdtney L. Higgins
Oliver P.higgins
Ira Stephenson
Wm. A. Padgett
Benj. R. Kern
Viola L. Dale
Ovid B. Knowlton
Eliza Higgins
Volney L. Hicson
Alma Dadgett
Ila
M. Stephenson
Una V. Kern
Lebanon Vets Attend G A R W R C Encampment
Rich Mountain Post G A R veterans ride a north bound traction car to the State Encampment in Frankfort joined by Craw fordsville participants. Lebanon attendees include W E Whittinghill Charles Warren A L Howard Robert Burns Harry Knigh t David Ramel James Slagle and several accompanying wives attending the W R C convention.
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Rich Mountain Post
Frankfort
Lebanon
Crawfordsville
W. E. Whittinghill
Charles T. Warren
A. L. Howard
Robert Burns
Harry Knight
David Rammel
James Slagle
Mary I. Bennett
Elmer VanArsdall
W. C. Kennedy
Thomas Small
Mary Davidson
Melvin North
South Bend
P. F. Wilson
Joe Jackse
Heads of County Schools to Meet in Indianapolis
County Superintendent John S. Hussey presides as president of the Indiana County Superintendents Association. The two day meeting in Indianapolis June 11 and 12 includes talks on licensing and employment of teachers by R. K. Derricks and lectures by Dr. Lee Thorndike. Reitzel and Holloway will speak, with Burris and Ramsey also addressing attendees.
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John S. Hussey
County Superintendents’ Association of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Representatives Hall
State House
R. K. Derricks
St. Louis
Department of Ce Instruction
Lee Thorndike
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Geo. H. Reitzel
Hendricks County
W. J. Holloway
Baltimore
State Department of Education
Benj. J. Burris
E. E. Ramsey
Election costs Republicans 69 dollars report shows no receipts
Clark L Lindsay treasurer of the Boone county Republican Central Committee files the legal primary election cost report with County Clerk Winson Jones. Expenditures totaled 69 dollars for typewriting ballots printing and clerical work with no contributions recorded. Additional filings include C C Galvin 19.25 for sheriff Avery Spencer 3.50 for commissioner and H W Millikan nothing spent for coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark L. Lindsay
Repubican Central Committee
Boone County
Winson Jones
Pauline Tucker
Minnie Richey
C. C. Galvin
Lewis C. Caldwell
Avery Spencer
H. W. Millikan
Oklahoma Pastor to Occupy Pulpits Here
Rev Willis G Higgins of Oklahoma will preach at New Brunswick Sunday morning and Advance Thursday night next week. Higgins formerly preached at both churches and will be enthusiastically received.
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Willis G. Higgins
Oklahoma
New Brunswick
Mr. Higgins
Legion contracts for November production
Emmett Brown Post No 118 of the American Legion signed a contract with John B Rodger s Producing Co of Fostoria Ohio for their musical comedy Miss Bob White to be presented mid November The play will be produced by home talent and is described as among their best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Brown
American Legion
John B. Rodgers
Fostoria
Bob White
Indiana Democrats Gather for State Convention
Indiana Democrats arrived in Indianapolis for a pivotal state convention expected to shape the party platform especially on the Ku Klux Klan issue. Delegates will meet by district to adopt platform rules and credentials as party rifts surface on major questions. Senator Ralston attendance boosts interest though Indiana’s delegation likely not committed to him.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Statehouse
Senator Ralston
Ralston
Doctor Meyer Joins Lebanon Hospital Staff
Dr. William H. Meyer of Freeport Illinois has become assistant to Dr. W H Williams in hospital work and general practice. A Rush Medical College graduate with internships at Henry Ford Hospital and St Luke's, he will focus on internal medicine in hospital and private practice. Dr Meyer and his wife, Presbyterian church members, look forward to a pleasant life in Lebanon.
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Wm. H. Meyer
Freeport
Illinois
W. H. Williams
J. Meyer
Hollin
Michigan
Rush Medical College
Chicago
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit
Chicago Tuberculosis Hospital
Presbyterian Hospital
St. Luke’s Hospital
John Hopkins University
Meyer
Lebanon
Presbyterian Church
Paddock to Compete in Olympic Tryouts
Los Angeles June 4 Chas W Paddock famed American sprinter will compete in the final Olympic game tryouts at Cambridge June 18 14 despite injuries he is determined to defend his world title in Paris and better his record smashing sprints
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Los Angeles
Cal
Chas. W. Paddock
Cambridge
Paris
Boone County Farm Bureau To Pool 1924 Wool Crop
The Boone County Farm Bureau plans to pool the 1924 wool crop on June 17 with sacks and tags provided at Boone Grain & Supply Company. Wool must be delivered to the elevator by June 17, and pack tightly to reduce shrinkage. Last year’s cooperative marketing boosted members and net profits of about ten percent over former prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County Farm Bureau
A. W. Porter
Boone Grain & Supply Company
Boone County
Summer school opens next Monday at new high school
Announcement by principal W L Eikenberry states summer school will open June 9 at 8 am in the new building. J Eikenberry says enough students signed up to assure work with history and mathematics offered. Seventh and eighth graders and high school students who failed last semester may make up work. Two hours per subject with supervised study. morning schedule and little homework. Registration details for attendance at the high school.
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W. L. Eikenberry
J. Eikenberry
Two Chicago street car shootings shock city
A motorman was killed and a conductor fatally wounded in two separate street car shootings in Chicago. Cousins Vito and Joe Cataldo were arrested in the Oberst murder on Grand Avenue car, with passenger Anna Cimmerman identifying Joe as among the four men who quarreled before the shots. Conductor John McLaughlin dying in hospital, and taxicab driver Edward Shou reported being forced to chase cars as shots rang out on Forty seventh street line.
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Chicago
Vito
Joe Cataldo
Wm. C. ‘Oberst
Grand Avenue
Anna Cimmerman
Oberst
John McLaughlin
St. Anthony Hospital
Edward ‘Shou
U S Aviators Reach Shanghai After Japan Flight
Two U S Army fliers arrived in Shanghai from Kagoshima Japan after a 500 mile China Sea crossing. Leader Smith stayed behind for engine work but plans to join the group tomorrow. Nelson and Wade completed the sea crossing at an average speed.
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Shanghai
United States Army
Kagoshima
Japan
China Sea
Smith
Via
Nelson
Wade
Mrs Leota Schwab Returns Intersecting Iowa News Item
Mrs Leota Schwab has returned to vet em a pirate Iowa, rat ham Mr, and Mrs.
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Leota Schwab
Iowa
Rat Ham
Grand Jury Hears Murder Evidence in Leopold Loeb Case
Chicago June 4 grand jury hears 165 witnesses in murder and kidnapping case against Nathan E Leopold Jr and Richard A Loeb. Evidence includes extortion attempt, admissions, and the slain boy Robert Franks footwear search. Leopold and Loeb await jury action in county jail cells after reforming public presence and re-enactments.
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Chicago
Nathan E. Leopold Jr
Richard A. Loeb
Robert Franks
Leopold
Automobile Rent Company
Loeb
Thomas Doherty
Edward Donker
Esen
Pold
Jackson Park
Youths under guard await the nerve shattering period
The youths in custody face a tense aftermath as reporters and investigators depart. Guards monitor them day and night to prevent suicide attempts. Flowers sent to each prisoner were withheld for examination. Two boxes contained three waxy lilies and a mocking note signed Jane.
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Eep
Hoffman
Jane
Veterans of Civil War in State Reunion
Frankfort Indiana June 4. Indiana G A R veterans begin a two day event as Princeton and Kokomo bid to host 1925 encampment. Delegations attend meetings and parade with 151st Infantry units. Campfire address to be given by John R. Quinn.
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Frankfort
Ind
Princeton
Kokomo
Boys In Blue
Indiana G. A. R
Charles N. Niemeier
Veterans of ’61
Kiwanis Club
151St Infantry
John R. Quinn
American Legion
Women’s Relief Corps
Boy Scouts
G. A
Uriah Gassaway
Noblesville
Kiwanis Move Luncheon Site to Ulen Country Club
Kiwanis Club votes unanimously to hold weekly luncheons at Ulen Country Club replacing meals previously provided by First Baptist Church ladies. Negotiations secure sun room and piano lounge. Rev. A E Cowley attends and stresses community service.
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Kiwanis Club
Ulen Country Club
The
First Baptist Church
Country Club
T. Kiwanians
A. E. Cowley
First Baptist
Mr and Mrs J C Gibson Host Guest In Indian Saas Week
Mr and Mrs J C Gibson with guest Mrs Alice Silver of Chi Saas seated Monday in Indian...
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J. C. Gibson
Alice Silver
Chi- Saas
Crane Brothers Dairy Empire Faces Bankruptcy in Indiana
Prominent farmers and Guernsey breeders Perry and Victor Crane, twin pillars of Crane Milk Products, file voluntary bankruptcies in Indianapolis. Perry lists assets 150 and liabilities 93 seven thousand dollars debt to Remington. Victor shows assets 125 and similar liabilities. A Crane Brothers partnership reports assets 100 555 and liabilities 107 991 89. Perry Crane resigns Indiana Farm Bureau secretary post after two years amid the dairy fortune’s downturn amid land purchases and wartime growth reported from Zionsville and the old Crane Farm area.
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Crane
Brothers
Inc
Middle West
Imp
Guernsey
Indianapolis
Perry H. Ora
Hiab
M Remington
North Avenue
Victor Crane
Crane Brothers
Perry Crane
Indiana Farm Bureau Edition
Zior
Old Crane Farm
Anon
Bre
Zionsville
Attorney General Daw Defies Senate Investigation Call
Washington June 4 Daw refuses Brookhart committee demand to testify in Senate probe of Justice Department. Daugherty asserts no authority to compel or examine his records. Earlier, Mel Daugherty's position questioned as federal court actions unfold.
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Washington
Foir
H. M. Daw
Wic Hart
Senate
Daugherty
Oington
Cincinnati
Mel Daugherty
George Wyatt Missing in Colfax Mystery
Roy Ryatt reports George Wyatt, last seen Sunday on a drive to town, has not returned. Rob Wyatt fears foul play as his father vanished with another man, wearing a blue overcoat and shoes.
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Roy Ryatt
George Wyatt
Rob Wyatt
Ville
Tan
Wyatt
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Prairie Creek Improvement
Hussey
Legion
Democrats
Ku Klux Klan
Dr. W. H. Meyer
Dr. Williams
Farm Bureau
U. S
Shangha
Franks Bay
Dairmen
Colfax
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