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Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1914

Page

12

Chautauqua opens with Dr Geisel lecture series

The Bowne County Chautauqua opened Monday and runs seven days. Dr Carolyn Geisel, described as an apostle of health, lectures on disease prevention through diet, exercise, fresh air, proper dress, and rational remedies. The program features music and notable speakers, with two alleys guiding autos and pedestrians to the tent on East North street.

Bowne County Chautauqua Chautauqua Higgins East North Street Qian Musical Review Club Noah Meitharz Carolyn Geisel Geisel

Mrs Ralston Guests at Luncheon Hosted by Williams

Mrs. W. H. Williams of 117 South East street entertained at luncheon Monday with guest of honor Mrs. Samuel Relaton wife of the governor. Covers were laid for several local ladies including Mrs. S. M. Ralston Mrs. W. H. Green Mrs. Frank Hutchinson Mrs. J. E. Morrison Mrs. H. P. New Mrs. B. C. Guilion and Mrs. T. H. Bronecipher of Zionsville. The afternoon was spent at the Chautauqua.

W. H. Williams South East Samuel Relaton S.M. Ralston W. H. Green Jrank Hutchinson J. E. Morrison H. P. New B.C. Guilion City T. H. Bronecipher Zionsville Chautauqua

PITHY CHAUTAUQUA POINTS

Flowers, yes a few flowers in the hare, help to make for gentleness in the home. Plant trees around the city the cool shade of many a tree has helped to keep many a baby alive. Keep up your blinds let the sun shine in. Better fade the roses on the carpet than the roses on a baby's cheek. Open up your windows. We could carpet the state with the bodies of little babies who died last year largely because the mothers did not know how to take care of them. Foundation of every home should be the book of books the Bible.

Sheridan Couple Married in Noblesville Church Parsonage

Chester E. Boone and Miss Lucy G. Thompson both of Sheridan were married in Noblesville Monday by Rev. J L. C. Howe at the Christian church parsonage. After a brief stay in Indianapolis they will return to Adams township to live on a farm.

Chester E. Boone Lucy G. Thompson Sheridan Noblesville J L. C. Howe Christian Church Indianapolis Adams Township

One Hundred Guests Attend Lane Tea Honors California Visit

Mrs E T Lane opened her West Main Street home to about a hundred guests for an afternoon of music and hospitality. Honorees included Mrs Harry Norwood of Los Angeles and Miss Grace Norwood. The program featured songs by Esther Coombs and Mrs Lester Jones, with an encore of I Love You California. Dining treats included raspberry nutica and snow cake as out-of-town guests arrived from Chicago and Zionsville.

E. T. Lane West Main Street Harry Norwood Los Angeles Cal Bruce W. Avery Whiting Ind Grace Norwood Norwood California Lane Esther Coombs Misa Ruth Perkins Robert Zeningsby Clarke la Fortetti Marchesi Land of the Sky Blue Water Charles Wakefield Cadman Mira Ruth Perkins Liszt Cadman Lester FL Jones Weadman Frankenstein Frank Coombs H.L. Kindig Chicago Grace. Lougham Miller Zionsville Frank Loose

Conservation of the Child Lecture by Dr Geisel at Chautauqua

Dr Geisel addresses a large audience on the need for scientific instruction in child care. She cites rising degeneracy amid population growth and urges schools to include child health courses from primary grades onward. Local women’s club social science class plans to study and advocate for school health education.

Geise Geisel Woman’s Club

Evening Euchre Club Surprises Otus Overleese on Birthday

The Evening Euchre Club gathered at Otus Overleese’s home for a surprise birthday party hosted by his wife. Friends greeted him after supper at his mother's West Main Street residence. A handsome card table was gifted as a token of friendship and the evening ended with an elegant two course lunch.

Euchre Club Otus Overleese

Elm Caterpillar Invades Lebanon Shade Trees

The spiney elm caterpillar, larvae of the Camberwell Beauty butterfly, was found badly infested on a small elm in Mrs. H. A. Flickinger’s yard in Lebanon. County agent notes control by parasites or, if numerous, by arsenate of lead mixed with water. Mr. Imel showcases a few larvae in his office.

Lebanon H. A. Flickinger Camberwell Butterly Imel

Scott County Peaches Reach Farmers State Bank Officials

Bank officials received a basket of freestone peaches from W. C. Ham, a former resident now living in Scott county. The fruit weighs about an inch and a half of meat over a small seed and was shared with friends in the distributions.

W. C. Ham Scott County

Real Estate Transfers In Jackson Township Faces Change

Real estate transfer records show H. C. and Mary J. McConaughy selling property in Jackson Township to Francis M. Craver for eight hundred dollars. The listed acres are unspecified, reflecting a concise transfer entry within a broader realty notice. The deal denotes a private deed transfer and updates property ownership records.

H. C Mary J. McConaughy Francis M. Craver Jackson Township

I KEEPS VOW OF CHILDHOOD TO SAVE LIVES OF BABIES

Dr. Carolyn Geisel, a pioneering health evangelist, promotes preventive hygiene to save lives. Her work spans Shorter College Rome Ga and Michigan universities, with lectures to young women on self respect, motherhood, and protecting children. Her story highlights barriers she faced and her mission to end ignorance and disease through education and public health.

Carolyn Geisel Chicago Daily Journal Grace Duffie Loylan China India Orient Geiscl Shorter College Rome Learing Geisel America

Cooper Husband Wanders Toward Oklahoma Prospecting Site

Mrs. Cooper explains Homer Cooper disappeared from his Shannondale area home after leaving for an apparent Oklahoma prospecting trip. She says he informed her of his plan to relocate if the climate suits, and that he left Wednesday from Thorntown, with plans to join him if Oklahoma proves favorable.

Shannondale Homer Cooper Oklahoma

Localopport Finds Learning World Doings For Community

A local notice outlines learning opportunities for residents, inviting participation in global topics. The message emphasizes education access and community involvement with emphasis on inclusive programs for all ages.

Priday's Program Lineup at Local Hall

At 10:16 am Dr Carolyn Geigel speaks. Admission 25 cents. 2:80 pm Beulah Buch Quartetta admission 27 cents. 7:30 pm Balmer's Kafr Boys Choir performs. 8:30 pm Totten the Great with admission 50 cents.

Priday Carolyn Geigel Beulah Buch Quartetta Dmission Balmer Kafr Boys’ Choir Totten

Lebanon Chautauqua Promises Big Year At Event

The Lebanon chautauqua earns strong support as crowds expect a big success thanks to the committee and affordable programs. Ideal weather turns the event into a pleasant opportunity to learn about world affairs and enjoy music and lectures from renowned speakers.

Lebanon

Pilgrim Girls Orchestra Delights Audience at Chautauqua

Two lectures highlighted a Lebanon chautauqua program with Dr. Arthur Walwyn Evans speaking on England and Prof. Henry A Adrian on the Child World. The event featured music by the Pilgrim Girls Orchestra and included advocacy for better child training and schooling.

Statement of peaceful family life after departure

The speaker asserts continued residence on the farm east of Shannondale and insistence that there has never been trouble in the family or anything mysterious in the husband's departure, emphasizing a calm, non sensational explanation.

Shannondale

Charles Havens Fined For Vandalizing Randle Residence

Charles Havens faced Squire Harlan on Monday and was fined three dollars plus costs totaling 22.80 for mischievously breaking two window lights at William Randle's South Meridian Street home after serenade noises. Havens, who lived across the street, threw a rock to deter the late visitors, striking and breaking a tower window.

Charles Havens Squire Harlan William Randle South Meridian Street Randle Havens

Atkins Pedigo Reunion in Levi Kincaid Woods

The second annual Atkins Pedigo family reunion will be held Monday September 7 Labor Day in Levi Kincaid's woods, two and a half miles north of Gadsden. There will be music, good oats, and a good time for all attendees.

Levi Kincaid Gadsden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Noah Beilharz Tures Jesus Christ Mrs. Ralston Guest Mrs. Ralaton ET. Lane Conservation OF U.S Home Mr. and Mrs Scott County Peaches Panger John New York Argo Michigan Metical College Bismarck Ann Arbor Dr. Geisel Michigan University Jeri Michigan Federation of Women’s Clubs Better Men of Humanity DR. Evans Adrain Yormer England the Musical Program Pilgrim Girls Arthur Walwyn Evans Lords of the Land Pennsylvania Pilgrim's Girls’ Orchestra Henry A. Adrain Luther Burbank Western Elf Othar Josephine Petigo Hsa Rolla Atkins
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