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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1914

Page

3

Governor Ralston Delivers Address Before Packed Chautauqua Tent

Governor S. M. Ralston spoke to a full chautauqua audience on state charity and mental health policy. He warned against politicizing benevolent institutions, reviewed population, costs, and parole success, and urged community oversight of inmates while stressing temperance, prevention, and reform.

Two Wayas Stepond Ralston Indiana Relston New York North Madison Richmond Thomas L. Neal Tte

Couple Weds in Crawfordevilla Connected RA Ross Family

Orville McDaniel and Opal Mins Ross, both residents near New Ross, were married Wednesday afternoon in Crawfordevilla by Justice H. M. Brewer. The bride and groom are well known in Boone County and plan to reside in Montgomery.

Orville McDaniel Mins Opal Ross New Ross Crawfordevilla

Tax levy for 1915 fixed and city appropriations listed

The council met with all members present and approved the 1915 tax levy of 1 dollar per poll and general fund allocations for the ensuing year totaling 63 895 dollars. Ordinances covered street improvements on West South and Noble streets, bond terms for Adams Bros and the Lebanon Water Works warrants, and various street and utility projects.

Seseenvesy E Myers Noble Street Pat Shahan & Son Geo. T. Miller Adam Bros Ra Sharp Lebanon Street First National Bank West South Street Francis Long J. W. Shelby H. M. Coulter T. H., L & E. Traction Company Lebanon Three Mile Road Weitzel North East Washington Fordice Street G. Frank Waller J. M. Pavey A. P. Stephenson C.F. S. Neal Committee On John Kersey

Disease Prevention Day Proclaimed In Indiana

Governor Samuel M. Ralston designates Friday October 2 1914 as Disease Prevention Day urging public school exercises and civic action by municipalities and organizations to emphasize public health. Proclamation stresses government role in safeguarding welfare and notes alarming preventable death tolls from diseases statewide.

International Indianapolis Ralston Indiana Straughn Vaughn Gladstone Nathan Strous New York Redfield Wilson United States State Board of Health Commonwealth Samuel M. Ralston

Wedding Unites Miss Mario Templeton and T B Schellenberger

In Indianapolis on Wednesday evening at eight, Miss Mario Templeton formerly of Lebanon wed T B Schellenberger at their new home 1618 Ewing Street. Only the bride’s grandmother Mrs S B Caldwell and aunt Mrs W P Newman plus the groom’s parents attended. The Schellenbergers have long connections to Lebanon, where friendships extend.

Ewing Street Indianapolis Mario Templeton Lebanon T. 8. Schellenberger 5. B. Caldwell W.P. Newman Glom

Past Chiefs Association Hostesses Enjoy Meeting

Mrs Bohannon and Mrs Cooper hosted the Past Chiefs Association gathering at a former home with good attendance. Guests included Mrs Houck Fraley and Nannie Martin. a nine item program featured two readings by Mrs Houck and a question contest won by Mrs Meade DeVol. A new member was initiated and a two course luncheon was served.

Ed. Bohannon Fred Cooper Chiefs Association C. L. Houck W. K. Fraley Nannie Martin Houck Meade DeVol

Motorcycle Crash Injures Clinton County Rider At Motordrome

Arthur Berthman, a Clinton county fair motordrome performer, was bruised but not seriously injured when his T horsepower Indian motorcycle climbed the top fence and wrecked after speeding around the track. Owner W H Mann of Forrest attempted a test run and witnessed the crash with Berthman’s machine sustaining $25 in damage.

Arthur Berthman Clinton County W. H. Mann Forrest Berthman

State department says Panama-Pacific Exposition will not be postponed

Washington August 21 The state department informed all foreign governments that the Panama-Pacific exposition planned for San Francisco next year will not be postponed.

International News Service Washington State Department Today San Francisco

Horses by Express Shipped From Lebanon to North Carolina

A large Adams Express shipment left Lebanon on Saturday carrying twenty eight horses for commercial use. The horses traveled in a well equipped Pennsylvania car en route to Kinston North Carolina.

Lebanon Adams Express Pennsylvania Kinston N.C

Is Joe Dawson Engaged to Miss Hilligoss The Rumor

Indianapolis star reports race driver Joe Dawson who was injured in the Decoration Day 500 mile contest is rumored engaged to nurse Miss Hilligoss who cared for him at the Methodist hospital. Dawson avoids confirmation while planning to race next year.

Indianapolis Star Joe Dawson Frances Billigoss Indianapolis Miss Hilligoss Scott Hilligoss J. M. Jackson Colorado Springs Colo Hilli' So58 Nancy Hilliross New York W. P. Baily Mr. Dawson Bert Iss Hilligoss Speedway Hetty Purse Methodist Ramor Prantes Hingoss Dawson Miss Ailligoss Cage

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