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Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1914

Page

5

Hoosier Schoolmaster on Lyceum Tour Delights Lebanon

Monday night program featured Nosh Beilharz in Edward Eggleston Hoosier Schoolmaster and White's Musical Review by eight women from Boston. A costume carnival chautauqua with lively variety impressed patrons, while Beilharz's nuanced portrayal drew acclaim for its human insight and engaging performance in Lebanon.

Lebanon Chautangus White Musical Review Boston Lyceum Bureau Ethel Bentley Marjorie Clifford Clare Kane Blanche Vedder Mary Brooks Helen Grant May Parker Jean Fowler Noah Beilharz Edward Eggleston Mr. Beilharz Egglex Ton ix Beilhayz Lyceum Pistrona Lebanon

Ministers assigned at Indiana Methodist conference

The Indiana Methodist conference closed at Liberty Center near Bluffton with pastor assignments for the coming year. Several ministers were dropped for church-rule violations, and a Laymen's Federation was formed with GC L Farns as president. An ordination sermon was delivered by Dr. Elderics as W A Lineberry led the ceremony for candidate McVey.

theMethodist Protestant Churches Indiana Liberty Center Bluffton J. S. Cassidy Gaston William §. Coons Montpelier Coone Laymen's Federation GC. L. Farns J. Baskett Elderics Westminister Theological Seminary Irs McVey Kendallville W. A. Lineberry J.C. McCaslin Stanton Indianapolis

Pilgrim Girls Orchestra of Boston Delights Chautauqua Audience

Tuesday afternoon the Pilgrim Girls Orchestra of Boston presented a varied program with six versatile members. Marc W Conover served as reader and soprano while each member alternated as accompanist for others. Miss Mara W Conover stood out with dramatic ability a winning personality and a sweet high soprano voice making her a crowd favorite.

Pilgrim Girls Orchestra of Boston Marc W. Conover Mara W. Conover

Praise for Dr Geisel in Lebanon Chautauqua Stuns Audience

Enthusiastic Lebanon readers praise Dr Carolyn Geisel after O B Stephenson's strong recommendation. Her lectures are described as transformative and worth season tickets, with many urging her return next year. Geisel is a University of Michigan medical graduate with additional diplomas and extensive European study.

O. B. Stephenson Chautauqua Carolyn Geisel Lebanon 3 Wowan Geisel University of Michigan Europe

Photo requirement for civil service examinations

After September 1, applicants for civil service exams must present a photo for identification, except those testing for fourth class pestmystery or rural carriers. The commission will hold the photo as identification and admission requires a photo, though few cases had previous photo requirements.

Civil Service Commission Commission Beng

Blot on the Brain lecture draws Battle Creek crowd

Dr Carolyn Geisel spoke at Battle Creek Michigan in the Coit Alberchautauqua course presenting The Blot on the Brain Heredity. The lecture praised as one of her best drew deep audience interest and tears. She urged laws to curb inherited insanity and restrict marriages for the sick and criminal.

Carolyn Geisel Battle Creek Mich America Mendall Commonwealth Geisel Indiana Weiserman Paris Geiser Wilber Wright Chicago

Pertinent Points From Lectures of Dr. Geisel

The fragment argues a public health stance on infant welfare and heredity. It asserts babies have a right to be born healthy, notes high rates of unsound infants in Germany and Maine, and claims epilepsy and feeblemindedness arise from generations. It recommends lifestyle changes and disease prevention steps like hygiene, hydration, and diet to avoid illness.

Germany Maine Bright

Dr Geisel Sees Diet Notes Tea Coca Cola Harmful

Dr Geisel warns that corn bread and corn foods nourish children and adults, while tea coffee tobacco alcohol and coca cola harm the nervous system. He says these irritants cause immediate excitement followed by languor and debility. A lecture on The Twentieth Century Woman and a lesson on Constipation follow.

Geisel

Northwestern student to attend W A A workers conference

Miss Edith Shelby, a senior at Northwestern University Swanston Ul, leaves for Lake Geneva Wisconsin for the annual ten day conference of the W A A workers. She chairs the Y W membership committee at Northwestern and serves as vice president of the settlement house financial board.

Edith Shelby Lake Geneva Wis Shelby Northwestern University Swanston Y. W Middle West U. W Northwestern Chicago Hull House Miss Shelby

Syrian boy found guilty of blackmail in juvenile court

Napoleon Zarick a Syrian youth under fifteen was found guilty of blackmail after sending a threatening letter to Greek candy kitchen proprietors in Frankfort. Judge Combs will review his Toledo residency record to determine sentence considerations. His father Salim Zarick attended with the boy. the family recently moved from Toledo to Frankfort.

Napoleon Zarick Frankfort Judge Combs Toledo Newsboys Association Toledo Prankfort Zarick Salim Zarick Lebanon J. Swaya

Hussey and Hussey v Prudence Dickerson Case

In Zionsville Hussey and Hussey sue Prudence Dickerson for 82 dollars. Squire Ferrill ruled for the plaintiff by default as Dickerson did not appear. Plaintiffs’ counsel Bundy and witnesses were on hand. Defendant faces over 60 dollars in costs. The case centers on a payment that was misrepresented after Dickerson allegedly paid with two dollar bills.

Hussey & Hussey Zionsville Prudence Dickerson Eagle Township Squire Ferrill Bundy Dickerson Hussey Jon

Motordrome attachments filed over unpaid rent at fairgrounds

At tachment proceedings against the motordrome owner at the Frankfort fairgrounds were instituted in Squire Boulden's court yesterday by fair officials. It is alleged ground rent of 75 dollars remains unpaid. The device previously came from Lebanon where officers reportedly faced similar issues with the owner.

Frankfort Times Squire Boulden Fair Association Lebanon

Evans Lectures On Snobbery Of Birth And Riches

Dr Arthur Walwyn Evans lectured on England and America condemning snobbery of birth and riches. The Welsh preacher, thirty, linked Welsh wit with social critique, underscoring that character trumps wealth and noting his ties to David Lloyd George. He plans to devote himself to lecturing and writing.

Arthur Walwyn Evans England United States America Evans David Lloyd George Ohio Great Britaan Shetland Islands

Max Man Injured in Afternoon Fight at Lumber Yard

In Pinnell Coombs Lumber Company yards near Max, Pete Shelley and Bill Dossett clashed while intoxicated. Shelley was beaten, left eye closed with a two inch cut and lip injuries. Porter Wiley intervened and reported the incident to Chief Bijs. Both men were fined for intoxication. Dossett also charged with assault and battery and faced higher fines.

BE. C Pete Shelley Max Bill” Dossett Pinnell Coombs Lumber Company Porter Wiley Dossett Wiley B. F. Coombs Herma Beck Bijs Possett KB. D. Shelley

Talks Directly to Home Makers by Dr Geisel

A large audience heard Dr Geisel urge homemakers to shape boys through home influence. He attacked decayed culture, lax parenting, and poor diet, promoting simple homes, moral foundations, and proper cooking to curb alcoholism and support worthy character. He advised better foods, bran, fruit juices, water, and rational remedies for constipation.

Rangel Langels Angel

Local suit appeals after court finds for plaintiffs

Sam Heath Harvey New Harry Thompson Phil Adler Hattie Adler and Cason have appealed to the circuit court in a $182 account action brought by John Perkins and Robert Kern. The prior trial in Squire Perrill's court ruled for the plaintiffs.

Sam Heath Harvey New Harry Thompson Phil Adler Hattie Adler Cason John ©. Perkins Robert Kern Squire Perrill

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Whites Musical Review CO Hoosier Nosh Beilharz Mas Terpiece Greenfield Clawson Groveland Stainbrook Hoyt Avenue Home Missions Mansur Park Unity L. Coomer Villa Avenue S. M. Johnson Jollity G. Smith Clyde Havens Liberty Church Claude Simons Mooresville A. Cooniff Morristown H. Razz Mt. Ebal Joseph Grisply New Salem Pleasant Hill P. B Leach Royalton Sedwich Chapel George E. Stainbrook Shelbyville Geo. Stainbrook Muncie J. C. Ledbetter Michigantown A. L. Wooten Pine Creek Elia B. Seibert Swayzee N. Vice Upland Fort Wayne Ira McVey Altona A. Myers Berne W. H. Carnes Bluffton Mission Chas Vore Bryant Tiff Elkhart F W. Lineberry Harlan W. George Kendalville Keystone J. W. Anderson Harper Maxinkuckee J. W. Albright Maxinkuckee Station A. L. Vemillion Monticello New Haven J. C. Coons Plymouth Renseetaer Forrest Crider St. Joe J. C. McCaslin Salsmonte A. L. Barriden Tippecanoe J. P.taylor Leb Anton Circwit Pilgrim Girls' Orchestra, OF DR. Geisel Ebanon Civil Services Setlement House Napoleon Zeriek Prud Ence Dickerson DR. Evans Riches Max Man Pinnell Coombs
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