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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1914

Page

10

Benedict Caddie Marries Baseball Fan Heiress in Indianapolis

Laddie Link and Miss Opal Boyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence D. Boyd of 3621 North Capitol avenue, Indianapolis, wed at 7 am at the bride's home officiated by Rev EB Day. The couple, linked by baseball circles, plan a Eastbound wedding trip and return around September 1 as Link joins Boyd in a new advertising venture. Link has pitched for several teams including the Indians and St Louis Browns. Opal Boyd traveled widely with her father, a former railroad agent and chamber secretary, and is noted for her box scores and knowledge of baseball history.

Fred T Laddie—Link Opal Boyd Clarence D. Boyd Indianapolis Laddie Link Miss Boyd North Capitol Avenue North Park Boston California St. Louis Denver Salt Lake St. Paul New Orleans Old Mexico Portland Ore British Columbia Union San Francisco New York Maine Louisiana Lebanon

Township Reopens Schools for Center Township Districts

Trustee John L Saunders announces that Center township districts will reopen for school on September 7 due to prior low pupil numbers. District No 1 southeast of Lebanon, No 5 northeast of Lebanon known as Jacob's school, and No 18 five miles east known as Heath will benefit. All township schools will open September 7.

John L. Saunders Center Township Lebanon Jacob's School Heath All Township

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Davis and Kin

Mrs Mary Davis celebrated her seventy ninth birthday at her North East Street home with family kin from out of town and friends. Ernest Gabriel also marked his birthday. the two birthdays are traditionally celebrated together. The event included a planned dinner at Gabriel Farm and warm greetings for Mrs Davis who has been largely invalid for several years.

Mary Davis Will Lane John Davis North/East street Ernest Gabriel Davis

Womanly courage and brave hearts in daily life

The piece praises women's bravery facing sorrow, scandal, and family challenges. It argues women support men, endure unshed tears, and maintain outward cheer while inner grief persists. It highlights a mother’s influence on sons and daughters and contrasts calm propriety with active, healthy play for children.

Engagement Announced for Miss Tomlinson and Mr Laughner

Miss Coila Mae Tomlinson daughter of Thomas Tomlinson of Whitestown and Verner Laughner son of R D Laughner are engaged. Tomlinson is a Lebanon High School 1911 graduate and Laughner a 1912 graduate who played basketball for the local L H S team. The wedding is planned for September and Laughner will become agent for I SH L&E at Zionsville mid September succeeding Xerxes Silvers.

Coila Mae Tomlinson Thomas Tomlinson Whitestown Verner Laughner R. D. Laughner Miss Tominson Lebanon High School Mr. Laughyer Lebanon Laughney Laughner Purdue University I. Sh, L&e Zionsville Xerxes’ Silvers

Fight at Lafayette Gas Plant Leaves Two Men Injured

A fight at the Lafayette Gas Company's plant last night around 11:30 left two men injured. The Lafayette Courier reports the incident occurred on the plant grounds and authorities are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the altercation.

Lafayette Gas, Company Lafayette Courier

Bridge Party Honors Mrs Howa Bowman and Miss Richey

Mrs Roy Adney hosted a bridge party Monday with three tables to honor Irene Howa Bowman of Chicago and Catharine Richey of Uniontown Pa. Mrs George Comley won the prize. Garden flowers decorated the living room and a delicious luncheon was served.

Roy Adney Irene Howa Bowman Chicago Catharine Richey Uniontown George Comley

Saloon License Battle Looms in New Ross

Citizens mobilize remonstrance cards as Joshua Davis seeks a license to sell liquor in New Ross. A large brick building near the bank is rumored to be the saloon site, built by an Indianapolis keeper. Walnut township faces a tight dry vote as remonstrances mount and the county reviews legality.

Crawfordsville Journal Joshua Davis New Ross Board of County Commissioners W. J. Inlow New Rosa New Ross Bank Indianapolis Davis Walnut Township Crawfordsville

Lebanon Bride-To-Be Florence Atkinson Engaged

Former Lebanon resident Miss Florence Atkinson is engaged to LeGrande Marvin of Indianapolis formerly of Lebanon. The announcement was made at a Sunday dinner party hosted by Miss Vella Good at 809 North Jackson street. The exact wedding date was not set but planned soon. Guests included out of town friends Miss Mary Long Zeha Caldwell Ada Smith. Marvin, state telephone inspector for the Public Utility Commission, will base in Indianapolis. Atkinson, active in local social circles, is the daughter of Mrs. Minnie Atkinson and has lived with her aunt Mrs. Carter Moore.

Frankfort Florence Atkinson LeGrande Marvin Indianapolis Vella Good North Jackson Street Mary Long Zeha Caldwell Lebanon Ada Smith Delphi Atkinson Marvin Minnie Atkinson Carter Moore Central Union Telephone Company

Sprong and bride wed in Thorntowe area parlors

Ernest Sprong and his bride were married at 10:30 Tuesday morning in the parlors of the Farmers State Bank. Rev. Homer Dale officiated. Both reside south of Thorntowe and plan to live with the bride’s parents.

Ernest Sprong Farmers “State Hank Homer Dale Thorntowe

Man Returns From Fields Describes Job Shortage in Dakotas

A worker named Bug Browne reports from Kansas that three men contend for each job in the Dakotas. He notes wages have dropped from three dollars to one per day as employment remains scarce.

Bugh Brown Kansas Dakotas

Ur acids in meat clog kidneys warn of health risks

A dated health ad claims meat produces uric acid that harms kidney function. It touts Jed Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy to cleanse kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and relieve bladder weakness, recommending four ounces in water daily after breakfast.

Wales Seya

Tiz Relieves Tired Feet In Ad Claim

An old advertisement promotes Tiz for sore, burning feet with promises of quick relief from corns blisters and aching feet. It urges readers to buy a 28 cent box from druggists or department stores to keep feet comfortable and happy.

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