Boone County School Enumeration Shows Decline in Child Count
County totals reveal 6 294 children enumerated, a loss of 242 from last year. White males 3 309 and white females 2 950. 16 colored males and 19 colored females. Harrison township unchanged. Hagle and Sugar Creek show small gains. most townships report declines, with Jackson down 79 and Lebanon up 38. Lebanon lists 652 white male children and 640 white females with 10 colored males and 12 colored females. 227 Lebanon children aged 14 to 16.
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Boone County
Harrison
Hagle
Sugar Creek
Jefferson
Jackson
Thorntown
Lebanon
Indiana National Guard Mobilization Bulletin Issued
A mobilization bulletin for Indiana National Guard units was prepared for rapid call to field service. It details that upon presidential order telegraphs will summon company commanders to assemble at their armories, report unit strength within six hours, and designate Ft. Benjamin Harrison as the mobilization camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana National Guard
Washington
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Adjutant General of
Indiana
Statehouse
Giants Overwhelm Mechanicaburg In Season Opener
The Indianapolis based Giants defeated Mechanicsburg 51 to 0 in a hard fought game. Pitching dominated and both teams displayed fine ball in front of a large crowd at Mechanicaburg.
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Mechanicsburg
Giants
Indianapolis
Mechanicaburg
Death of Linnsburg Resident Mrs Charles Crane
Mrs Charles Crane a Linnsburg native died at her Idaville home after a brief heart illness. The body is to be taken to Linnsburg for funeral services at 2 p m Wednesday at the Christian church with an Idaville minister and Rev Kibby of Advance assisting. Survived by five children including Mrs Ross of Jamestown and Mrs Patton of Mace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mace
Charles Crane
Linnsburg
Idaville
James Vanscoyoc
Christian Church
Kibby
Advance
Crane
Linneburg
Ross
Jamestown
Patton
Edna Wallace
Letha
Lebanon High School Prepares for Week of Commencement Events
Commencement week at Lebanon High School approaches with a series of events. The junior reception May 9 kicks off a packed schedule, followed by class day May 15, baccalaureate May 17 by Rev Kirk Waldo Robbins, senior play May 20, and commencement address May 21 by Rev Demetrius Tillotson of Greencastle. Alumni reception and dance close May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon High School
Kirk Waldo Robbins
Central Christian Church
Grand Opera House
Demetrius Tillotson
Greencastle
Lebanon
Smith Promoted to Head of Indianapolis Studebaker Wholesale
Leroy S Smith formerly of this city has been placed at the head of the wholesale business for the Indianapolis Studebaker agency and will work with Brown-Cowan Buck Company agents. General Manager Buck announced the promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker Corporation
Brown-Rowan-Buck Company
Studebaker
Indianapolis
Leroy S Smith
Brown-Cowan,Buck Company
Smith
Buck
Samuel Schenck Dies at 87 in Zionsville
Samuel Schenck died Friday night at 11 30 at his son Joseph Schenck's home in Zionsville. He had lived in Zionsville for years and was a member of the Christian church and the Masonic Lodge. The funeral was Sunday at Mt Tabor Baptist church near Fayette, led by Rev. Harry Phillip. Interment followed at Mt Tabor cemetery under Masonic honor guard.
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Samuel Schenck
Joseph Schenck
Zionsville
Schenck
Christiane Church
Masonic Lodge
Mt. Tabor Baptist Church
Fayette
Harry Phillip
Christian Church
Mt. Tabor
Masons
Minister's Wife Dies After Illness at 71
Susannah Batts Van Allen wife of the Rev R B Van Allen died at 7 30 a m Tuesday at 710 Indianapolis avenue of a complication of diseases She was born May 23 1842 in Licking Ohio and lived in Vermillion county Indiana most of her life The funeral was held at 10 a m Thursday at United Brethren church with Rev E A Goodwin and Rev E J Jenkins officiating Interment at Oak Hill cemetery
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Susannah Batts van Allen
R. B. van Allen
Indianapolis Avenue
van Allen
Lickving
Ohio
Vermillion County
Ind
Danville
Georgetown
Yankee Point
Itil
Elma Goskorn
Bainbridge
P. P. van Allen
Indianapolis
Robert B
Lebanon
Roy R
Ambia
Blanche van Allen
Thomas Batts
Missouri
Ellen Myers
Abbie Jennett
Brittie White
Newport
United Brethren Church
E. A. Goodwin
Rich Valley
E. J. Jenkins
Crawfordsville
Oak Hill Cemetery
Plans Alfalfa Tour for Boone County Farmers
County Agricultural Agent R. W. Imel seeks farmer interest for a two day auto tour of Boone county alfalfa fields at month end. The 250 acre crop will be inspected first hand to share cultivation methods, merits and failures, and farmer experiences. If well received, two Purdue station staff may join to provide expert observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County
R. W. Imel
Imel
Purdue
Cooking Club Holds Notable Spring Meeting and Elections
The Cooking club met Saturday at Mrs. Elza O. Rogers home with Mrs. Rogers and Misses Mary and Fern Coons hosting. George Hill demonstrated sponge cakes while Meredith Cul lane led a session on Preparing Homes for the Summer. Officers elected for 1914 1915 were President Mrs. George Hills Vice President Mrs J C Darnall Secretary Treasurer Mrs Brush McIntyre with executive members Mika Grace Neal, Mrs Brush McIntyre and Mrs M B Cal Nave. A spring luncheon was served with a marguerite and lily centerpiece and handpainted lilies place cards.
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Elza O. Rogers
Rogers
Mary
Fern Coons
George Hill
Meredith E. Cullane
George 8. Hills
J. C. Darnall
Brush McIntyre
Mika Grace Neal
M. &. Cal- Nave
Indiana Fire Marshal Reports Lightning Losses Favor Rods
Indiana fire marshal cites eight month data showing 1 006 lightning fires with 718 on unrodded buildings and 14 on rodded ones. Total state loss estimated at 844 851 dollars with most on barns and farm property. Aimed at urging farmers to equip rural buildings with lightning rods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Schoal
Burial Society Reports 2260 Total Burials in Oak Hill
Oak Hill Cemetery Association held its annual meeting noting 2260 total burials since start of the present organization. Officers reelected include A. Witt president, Whitaker vice president, Moler secretary, Coombs treasurer. Neal has served ten years as secretary. Financials show receipts 6657.16 and disbursements 6316.60 for the year ending May 1. The meeting announced planned cemetery improvements and a slate of talks on funerals and embalming law, with sessions featuring Rev. Thomas R. White and others.
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Oak Hill Cemetery Association
A. ©. Witt
B. F. Coombs
B. F. McKey
Whitaker
Fred C. Moler
W. J. DeVol
Witt
Moler
Neal
Coombs
C.F
A. E. Witt
Huntington
C. G. Whitney
Columbia City
S. P. Templeton
Crawfordsville
M. L. Meeks
Muncie
Clyde E. Titus
Indiana Funeral Directors to Convene in Indianapolis
The Indiana Funeral Directors Association announces its annual convention at the Hotel Severin in Indianapolis from May 19 to 21. President Ivory C. Tolle of Lebanon predicts a large, interesting gathering with Mayor Bell speaking at the opening and musical entertainment planned for most sessions.
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Indiana Funeral Directors’ Association
Hotel Severin
Indianapolis
Ivory C. Tolle
Lebanon
Aya
Mayor Bell
Yuba E. Wilhite
Franc Wilhite
Hotel
Severin
Town Honan Falls From Bicycle in Front of Grews & Reeds
Town Honan fell from his bicycle in front of Grews and Reed's after a call from Mr. Crews. He was not used to the coaster brake, struck the curb, tore ligaments in his left hand, and required medical attention. Recovery time estimated at two to three weeks with treatment by Dr. W. H. Book.
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Grews & Reed's
Town
Honan
Crews
Ralston Urged to Back Refuge and Reform Home for Fallen Women
Daniel A Long president of Union Christian College Merom Ind appeals to Governor Ralston and state leaders to establish a state run refuge and reform institution for fallen women. The plan envisions a controlled refuge for reforming women and a house of correction for those deemed hardened, with a governor appointed committee overseeing it. He asks pastors, press, and civic groups to support the movement.
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Ralston
Daniel Albright Long
Union Chriastian College of
Merom
Ind
Indiana
Long
House of Correction
Indestructible Wheel Works to Install 500 Ton Hydraulic Press
The Lebanon firm Indestructible Wheel Works will install a 500 ton hydraulic press from A D Woods Manufacturing Co of Philadelphia. It is the only press of its kind west of Cleveland with one other in Chicago. The press stamps steel up to one inch thick and can produce wheels for heavy track equipment, signaling a major expansion and potential rush of orders.
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A. D. Woods Manufacturing Company
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
Lebanon
Purdue
Boone Gas and Oil Company Starts Test Well
The Boone Gas and Oil Company begins its first test well with a day and night crew to keep drilling continuously. Local stockholders from Lebanon plan a weeklong trip by auto to visit the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Gas
Boone Gas and Oil Company
Lebanon
Double Celebration for Emmons Natal Day and Civil War Anniversary
William Emmons of this city marked his 70th birthday and the fifteenth anniversary of the Battle of the Wilderness in Virginia. John Sunderland and wife honored him with a 4x flag gift, noting Emmons helped raise Sunderland from childhood. The couple, once Thorntown residents, now reside in Lebanon.
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Wiliam Emmons
Wilderness
Virginia
Mr. Emmons
John Sunderland
Emmons
Emons
Mr. Sunderland
Earl Boyhood
Pat
Mrs. Emmons
Thor Town
Lebanon
Thorntown Man Falls in Stall. Receives Care
Or McKern of Thorntown was injured Thursday night when he fell in a stall. He suffered broken ribs but no bone was fractured. Dr Shields treated him as the attending physician.
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Or McKern
Thorntown
Shields
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Children Less Gain Center
Peccei
Clinton
Eagle
Mariona
Perry Pi
Union
Emer
Ft. Harrison
BURG
Mrn
Studebaker Agency
Indiansports
B. van Allen
Cooking Club
Elza Rogers
Oak Hill
Ivory
C. Tolle
ING OF Funeral Directors
Thomas Honan
Merom College
Uge and Reformatory
Mammoth Press
Wheel Works
Anni
Wm. Emomns
Mkern
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