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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1914

Page

8

Banquet by Brotherhood features Dr Wasser speech

The Methodist Brotherhood held its annual banquet in Centenary church basement with nearly 200 men. Dr William Campbell Wasser of York Nebraska preached on elevating the Christian life and urged more men to join the church, while local leaders gave short talks and flowers were sent to ill president Henry Flickinger.

Methodist Brotherhood Centenary Church Paul C. Tauer Lebanon Judge Parr Brotherhood Henry A. Flickinger Wabash Valley Lafayette Flickinger H. P. New Freig AL. A. Plickinger New Mr. Flickinger W. H. Great Paul 0. Taner W. S. Ritchie Flickenger Morris Ritchie Tower Henry Sicks W. H. Parr W. H. Crear S. N. Cragan J. MeWorley William Campbell Wasser Methodist Church of York Nebraska Dr. Wasser United States Wasser Leazen F. L. Hardy First Baptist Church W. P. McKinsey George B. Jones Ben F. McKey C. A. Beery Prof. Slagle Prof Given Prof. Jones the Lebanon High School John W. Hornaday C. D. Crear Kirk Waldo Robbins

Public Service Examines Jasper County Telephone Co Books

Ree Examing books and accounts of the Jasper County Telephone Co by Indiana Public Service Commission accountants Herdrich of Rensselaer and Boggs of Terre Haute after six days work covering 1895 to date. They will report jointly with halves prepared in different cities before visiting New Albany to inspect Wan and Electric Company books.

Herdrich Indiana Public Service Commission Rensselaer Harry Boggs Terre Vaute Jasper County Telephone Co Messrs Boggs Terre Haute New Albany Wan and Electric Company

District Meeting of Pythian Sisters Draws 350 Delegates

In Frankfort on Tuesday nearly all of the district's twenty nine temples were represented by over three hundred delegates. Seventeen grand and past grand officers attended. Amminta Ames opened the business session with Ida Masten giving the welcome and Emma C. Taylor offering the response. Delphi Temple No. 198 performed an installation drill demonstration, Laura Smith, grand chief, spoke briefly. A banquet followed at the Masonic Temple.

Pythian Sisters Frankfort Amminta Ames Crawfordsville Ida Masten Emma C. Taylor Delphi Delphi Temple No Laura Smith Masonic Temple

Lebanonites Honored in Indiana University Drama Cast

John Benz named to take part in a dramatic production at Indiana University as Strut and Fret selects Ruth Herdrick secretary. The group presented "true" April 16 with parts filled for the School for Scandal. John Beaz chosen for Sir Oliver Surface role.

Indiana University Mian Ruth Herdrick John Beaz Sir Oliver Surface

Narrow escape as Sugar Creek floods threaten bridge

William Harold, 50, of Mechanicsburg, narrowly escaped drowning while inspecting the T H J E traction line abutments north of Mechanicsburg bridge. Heavy winter clothing hampered his effort to reach the bank as Sugar Creek ran high. Harry Thompson, a former Frankfort man, leaped into the swollen water after Harold, shedding his coat and boots to reach him. They pulled Harold to the banks as water roared past, the bridge still in danger from recent floods.

William Harold Mechanicsburg Harald Sugar Creek Harold Harry 0. Thompson Richey Mr. Thompson

Agreement Ends Long Case In Montgomery Circuit Court

The case of Henry F Schoptaugh et al vs Miles King over two wells on the King farm Perry township was compromised in Montgomery circuit court on Monday. King agreed to pay $350 to the plaintiffs after the suit, pending for years since a venue change, claimed dry holes and nonpayment if water was struck. Attorney William J Wood represented the defendant. The article then details Lebanon lodge organized April 11, 1874 with charter members and current membership, plus a forty year financial summary showing total receipts of 24,768.29 including dues and various incomes.

Henry F. Schoptaugh al Va Miles King Montgomery Montgomery County King Farm Perry Township Paintiffs William J. Wood Lebanon Ben A. Smith William £. Crigler Ed Reynolds M. P. Johnson W.H. Pennington John W. Kise Calvin Sanders Thomas J. Powell A. D. Morris James W. Gartner James M. Small P. L. Herod Milroy Lane John W. Olive John H. Morgan Thomas J. Shulee John W. Hammond John W. Clements Camplin S. Daily John A. Abbott Isaac W. Morris F. M. Busby William A. Kenworthy William Crigler Oxford Ind Castle Hall

Pursesments Totalled 24731.33 Across Varied Expenditures

The records show total expenditures of 24731.33 including nurse hire 80.60 sick benefits 4938.50 widows 117.10 burial 186.75 grand lodge tax 1676.02 furniture and supplies 778.95 loan repaid 1917 rents 3357 officers janitor 2009.37 interest 2446.81 heat and light 1006.32 insurance 187.78 miscellaneous ties 2722.47 and other small items.

Grand Lodge

May Meeting of Parent Teachers Association

The May meeting will be held on May 11. Discussion centers on Vocational Training with C. F. Neal presenting Shall the School Teach Trades and Rev C H Carmichael addressing The Effect of Vocational Training on Scholarship.

Parent- Teachers’ Association C. F Neal C. H. Carmichael

Visiting Nurse Ida McCaslin Arrives for Logansport Work

Miss Ida McCaslin arrives from Lafayette to lead Logansport Red Cross nursing efforts. Former superintendent at State Soldiers Home, she brings about thirteen years of nursing experience and will set up an office with Dr. J. A. Little. The contract details were finalized at a Public Library session, salary set at 374 per month, with work beginning immediately and a blue visiting nurse uniform to be worn.

Logansport Mel Castin Casx County Medical Society Broadway J. A. Little Mise McCaslin Regula Yon V.N

Cecil McClain Dead in Lamar Tuberculosis Claim

Cecil McClain, 27, son of James McClain ex commissioner of Boone county, died Tuesday at his home in Lamar Colorado from tuberculosis. His body will be brought to Jamestown for burial. He leaves a wife, mother, father and a brother and sister.

James Cecil McClain James McClain Boone County Lamar Colo Jamestown

Recruiting Officer for Indiana National Guard Tasks Three Companies

Fred Hollingsworth of Anderson has been appointed recruiting officer for the Third Battalion, Second Infantry. He is instructed to recruit Company L of Lebanon, Company M of Anderson, and Company K of Seymour to one hundred members each, and to begin duties immediately.

Fred Hollingsworth Anderson Indiana National Guard Second Infantry Lebanon Seymour

Curtis Dies After Nineteen Months Illness at 30

Thomas W. Curtis aged 30 years dies at 6 a m Friday at his parents home 617 West Chicago street after a long illness of nineteen months Brights disease the cause. Born in Clinton township June 17 1883 he married Gertrude Buckman August 4 1903 in Indianapolis and leaves three children Earl Josephine and Fern. Surviving siblings include Jesse Rungell Curtis Carrie Merrick Eva Romine and Goldie Curtis. Funeral at 9 30 a m Sunday from Curtis residence conducted by Rev Kirk Waldo Robbins burial Hopewell cemetery.

Thomas W. Curtis Wallace Cortle Chicago Street Bright Mr. Curtis Clinton Township This County Indianapolis Gertrude Buckman Earl Josephine Fern Ie Alay Jesse Rungell Curtis Lebanon Carrie Merrick Eva Romine Goldie Curtis Nome Curtis West Kirk Waldo Robbins Hopewell Cemetery

Postmasters Urged to Promote Parcel Post Changes

Postmasters receive a department letter urging active public education on parcel post advantages under new rates and limits. Emphasis on books and printed matter weight thresholds, insurance, and prepaid communications, plus proper packing and addressing to ensure service reliability.

Department Aiica

Japanese kimonas sent to Mrs Perkins from Nagasaki

Gibson, brother of Mrs. Jobo G Perkins, recently back from a three month trip to the Philippines and Orient, sent two fine kimonos from Nagasaki. One gray silk crepe with white silk lining and cherry blossom embroidery, plus obi, the other old rose silk crepe with white chrysanthemum embroidery. Also sent an embroidered shawl to cousin Mrs Harriet Wilson of Thorntown.

FD. Gibson Jobo G. Perkins Philippines Orient Mra. Perkins Nagasaki Japan Florence Eleanor Mr. Gibson Lebanon Gibson Harriet Wilson Thorntown

Oats Sowing Delayed by Week of Heavy Rains

The county sees a week-long delay in oats sowing due to heavy rains. Some farmers managed to plant before the showers, but many must wait for dry ground. The delay may reduce the crop yield, while wheat benefits from the moisture.

Job for Rural Carriers Begins April Sixteen

Rural mail carriers will take on extra duties starting April 16 for a sixty day period. They are ordered to count every piece of mail and weigh it for the duration. The office staff has just completed weighing and counting parcel post mail for two weeks to gauge its impact.

Parnell Files Candidacy at Frankfort Republican Feast

Annyuivement of Mis Candidacy Made at Ninth district banquet in Frankfort. Fred 8 Parnell of Attica announced he will seek the Republican district nomination at the forthcoming district convention. The district chairman W A Roach introduced Parnell who spoke briefly outlining party needs.

Frankfort Fred 8 Parnell Attica Blinn Theatre W. A. Roach

Pictures received of Lusitania liner for club rooms

C F Neal wrote to Cunard and Hamburg American for wall pictures of ocean liners. This morning two prints arrived. the large Cunard Lusitania, about 30 by 50 inches, is hung in the K P club rooms. The Lusitania, one of the largest vessels, is about 790 feet long.

C. F Neal Cunard Hamburg American Steamship Companies Cunard Line Lusitania K. of P

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E. Church Organization Church Dima Herdiich Completes Renssalaeh Jasper County Tele Ruth Herdrick Strut and Fret John Benz Indiana WM. Harold Calla H.J. Thomp Schoptaugh Circuit Court Long Liligstinn The Parent-Teachers’ Association Ida Apcaslin Xunse Meety Red Cross Cec McLain Bon Lamar, Colo Parcel Vost Melly To Yarlins Evatores of Law Perkinny F. D. Qibyon THEM Yask Pornell P. Club
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