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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1914

Page

5

Campaign to keep Dairy Cream Separator in Lebanon

A Lebanon Business Men’s Association led drive urges residents and property owners to support a $5,000 fundraiser to retain the Dairy Cream Separator Company locally. The piece argues the plant sustains 4,200 dollars monthly payroll, boosts real estate values, and stimulates broader trade, warning removal would shrink jobs, lower wages, and depress property markets.

Lebanon Men's Association Imediately Mr. Wage- Barner

Bakery Sold: Shaw Sells West South Street Establishment

George W. Shaw who started a bakery and restaurant on West South Street in the Charles building has sold it to J. W. Taylor. The new proprietor has long experience as baker and restaurateur and has worked in the business for years.

George W. Shaw West South Street Charles Building J. W. Taylor

City Council Approves Salary Increases and Street Plans

City council approves second reading of salary ordinance boosting marshal to 65 dollars, policemen to 60, and firemen to 60, with raises of five to ten dollars monthly. It also orders records for East South street storm sewer, West Walnut paving plan, and West South street width disputes. several building permits granted and street work funds to be spread.

Gullion Fire Department Atkinsons Myers South Street Patrick Shahan Bilis Chase Elder Smith Columbus Machine Works Allan Reveal Walter Whitecotten West Walnut Street Lebanon Street West West South Street West Corporation West Street Brown's Hardware Store Lebanon Washington North Street Asline

Mrs. B. F. McKey Named Boone County Charity Chair

A state charity board letter announces Mrs. Ben F. McKey as chairwoman for Boone County of the Development of Local Charities committee created at the recent board meeting in Gary Indiana. The list of payrolls and city service items also appears alongside the notice.

Ben F. McKey Cecil North Board of Charities Boone County RHE Charities Board Gary

Mrs S M Ralston to Speak Friday at Shelbyville High

Mrs. S. M. Ralston will visit Shelbyville Friday afternoon to deliver an address in the high school auditorium. She comes at the invitation of the Parent-Teachers' Club in that city.

S. M. Ralston Shelbyville

Diamond Ring Recovered After Lost at Court House

Ollie Melntire of Frankfort lost a $200 diamond ring in the courthouse lavatory while washing hands and forgot it. Henry Bonwell of West Pearl Street found the ring, saw the advertisement, and returned it to the owner. Mr McIntire claimed the ring next morning. his residence had been burglarized the previous night, with robbers taking two rings, one belonging to McIntire, though the diamond ring was worn by him and not stolen.

Ollie Melntire Frankfort Henry Bonwell West Pearl Street

Abundant Fruit Prospects In Indiana Declared By Entomologist

Indiana state entomologist Charles H Bald win reports no insect pests currently harming fruit trees and predicts a bumper crop with full bloom nationwide spraying and favorable weather. Apple production especially strong as orchards gain care and interest, while wheat oats and corn outlooks also promising.

Indiana Charles H. Baldwin Baldwin

Burglars Busy Thursday Night Target Several Homes

A spate of break ins across Lebanon on Thursday night saw multiple residences entered through unlocked doors or windows. At Dr. W H Williams the south parlor window was used, with $21 in cash and a purse stolen. other homes on South East Street and East South Street reported small cash losses and missing items, while burglar attempts frightened away. Burnt matches and improvised exits marked the evidence.

Lebanon W. H. Williams East Street Dr. Williams J. W. Shelby South East Street John Hutchings East South Street Mr. Hutchings Hutchings J. Jenkins H. P. New Mr. Jenkins Iaser W. J. DeVol East Main Street Earnest R. Claypool

Fixing Up an Orchard in Boone County

A Boone County farmer urges scientific farming for orchards stressing care and expert pruning. He describes trimming eighty trees twelve years old, then spraying and clearing debris. He cautions against neglect, noting trees age early and fail without attentive management.

Boone County Indiana

Bennet Raper Writes From Pensacola Aboard Warrington

In a Sunday letter to his mother Elizabeth Raper from the U S S Warrington anchored near Pensacola Florida gunner s mate Bennet Raper notes no Vera Cruz orders yet, expects New York but Washington says flotillas sail for Vera Cruz anyway. He details crew changes and hopes to return homeland soon. A clipping says destroyer flotilla ships in port plan to depart for St Joseph s Bay Fla, a much wished departure by the city.

Elizabeth Raper U. S. S. Warrington Pensacola Florida Bennett Raper Vera Cruz New York Washington Vera Crux Berry Dixie Schofield Terry Pop Swayne Matthews United States Torpedo Destroyer Flotilla St. Joseph's Bay Fla

Lebanon Defeats Frankfort 8 to 2 In Frankfort Tilt

Lebanon high school baseball won 8 to 2 against Frankfort at T P A park. Poor attendance due to sickness left Frankfort short of two regulars. Purdue pitched well for Lebanon and Broshar caught, with the game extended to eight innings after a tie.

Frankfort ‘Times Lebanon High Foral High School T. P. A. Park Lebanon Purdue Broshar Frank Fort

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Cas Merchant Lebanon Business Men's Association Indianapolis C. C. C. & St. L. Railway Company Tens Flora Curtis Fairview C. W. Hrawn Klotz Guy Tremain Wysong Anna B. Bleistein Tripps Frank Creath Longleys Addition Pearl B. Heston B. F. Pavey Wna Leonard Langjahr John Kersey Richard Mutzler Frank Davidson Oor Kersey Roy Graham C.yes-Ye0 Crane Company Wm. D. Martin, Express Paid For Water Works . Glauber Mig. Co Woeet Wofky Charles Morgen Swahy Mfg. Co Water Works Dept Henderson and Campbell J. W. Herod Wm. Anderson Clarence Powell Same Jas. W. Smith Frank Moore Conley Webber A. J. Plue Thos W. Herod B. FE. Pavey Mdso Andiana Lighting Co T. G. Beck Andrew Overlees L. Bunby Eary Benny Ong T. Casey B. F. McKey Henry Ronwell Mologist Waam Williama Vera Crna Waters Efrated GEM City Bunch IP. A. Park
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