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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1914

Page

4

Letters From Lebanon Girls Describe Colorado Arrival

A letter from Blanche and Vey Jackson, written in Colorado Springs, details the drastic winter voyage from Lebanon to Colorado. They describe deep snows, drifted telegraph poles, and the beauty of the mountains, noting church life at First Baptist in Lebanon and their roles in the local Sunday school and youth society.

Blanche Vey Jackson Colorado Springs Colo Lebanon Limon Junction Indiana West Main The Baptist the Baptist Kiowa and Weber Streets Carenaustorium Spencer Abe P. UW Alag the First Baptist Church of

Weather section dulls biggest cold snap forecast

A weak high pressure area failed to bring the expected deep chill as temperatures fell only about 33 degrees since 7 yesterday. Wind remains cold and the atmosphere damp and gloomy, contrasting with yesterday's milder spell.

Crawel

New Gymnasium Demand Strikes Indiana University

Students at Indiana University launch a campaign to direct initial funds toward immediate construction of a new gymnasium. They argue current facilities fail to provide adequate physical training for the majority. Alumni have voiced opposition for years, delaying progress.

Indiana University

Spinning Wheel Club Welcomes Mrs J D Buchanan Guests

Mrs J D Buchanan entertained the Spinning Wheel club Friday afternoon with Mrs J Such nan of Chicago as guest of honor. Pink and white decorations highlighted the event with hand crocheted napkin rings, pink ribbons, and a centerpiece of pink and white roses and carnations. Roy Metzger sang, joined by Mary Coons and Mrs Hartman, with Mrs Metzger, Mrs Xiong, and Mrs Rogers among the guests.

Chas. Hartman Mary Coons Roy Metzger C. B. Xiong Mra Elza O. Rogers

Supper at Wigwam Brings Haymakers and Guests Together

About two hundred attended a Friday night supper at the Wigwam hosted by the Winnebago Haymakers and their wives. The meal included oyster soup sandwiches celery pickles and coffee served from 7 pm. D N Lewin Chist Haymaker spoke briefly as the gathering enjoyed social hour and the event was well received.

D. N. Lewin Chist Tilaha

Real Estate Transfers and Minor Listings

Real estate transfers include Benjamin B. McRoberta to George McRoberta for 19 622 Merion with 2050 dollars. Maude 7 and Samuel H. Wilcox to Rings A Voorhis for outlet 27 RH L add Gebynon for 400 dollars.

Benjamin B. McRoberta George’ McRoberta Merion To Maude Samuel H. Wilcox Rings A Voorhis Outlet RH. & L.add Gebynon

I T Girls Entertained at Watson Brothers Social Night

The B T Embroidery club girls were royally entertained Thursday night by their gentleman friends at two social events. Watson Brothers Academy provided games and conversation, then dancing featured the evening. A delicious lunch was served with punch and water freely dispensed.

I. T B. T. Embroidery Club Watson Brothers Academy

Interstate express rates cut nationwide in block system

The Interstate Commerce Commission issues a new rate plan effective today across states including New York Pennsylvania New Jersey and Ohio. Rates drop about 18 percent with a block system dividing the country into 826 blocks and first second third class charges based on hundred pounds. Every express office can now determine and quote rates to any other office using a universal receipt form.

Orera Interatate Commerce Commisssion Balu Vermont Connecticut Pennayvalanta Delaware Virginia Kentucky Ohio New Jersey Minois Louisana United States

Lebanon Forms New Orchestra Under Troutman and Lathrope

A new orchestra organized in Lebanon with Leslie Troutman as director and Prof John Lathrope as business manager and cornetist aims to provide music for private and public events in Boone county and beyond. The group, starting with ten members, features top instrumentalists and plans a varied repertoire. The recent Presbyterian social at Red Men’s hall drew favorable notices from locals and guests. Miles King of Fowler visits Mrs James McGinley of Noble Street.

Lebstion Leslie Troutuan John Lathrope Lebanon Boone County Prof Lathrope Presbyterian Red Men's Hall Troutman Ther Orchestra Metropolitan School of Mystic

Florentine Club Feasts At Nora Dunne Home

Florentine club members and guests met at Miss Nora Dunne’s Saturday for a goose feast and toasts. Twenty-two attendees enjoyed readings by Miss Mable Coddington and closed with a Virginia Reel in the large wing room. Guests included Miss Coddington Miss Westfield and Mrs. Harvey.

Florentine Club Nora Dunne Frank Nutchizon Florentine Nora Young Hadley U's Grice Neat Helen Cald Mable Coddington Virginia Miss Coddington Westfield Harvey

Birthday Dinner Honors Langjabr Family on Indianapolis Avenue

Mrs Leonard Langjabr entertained at her home on Indianapolis avenue Sunday honoring her husband Mr Langjabr and son Master Robert on their birthdays. An elaborate dinner featured the day with guests including J A Duvall family and daughters Effie and Georgia Bir and Mrs Roscoe Duvall Clinton townsup Dr and Mrs C D Holmes Indianapolis Bernard Jackson Bloomington Mr and Mrs C F Langlahr and daughter Mary Kirk Un George Auble Forest and other local residents. The day was enjoyed by all.

Leonard Langjabr Muxband Indianapolis Avenue Langjabr Robert J. A. Duvall Effle Georgia Bir Roscoe Duvall Clinton Townsup Ane C. D. Holmes Indianapolis Bernard Jackson Bloomington Leckerone Kirk- UN George Auble Forest C.F. Langlahr Mary

Missionary Society Meeting at 423 East Main Street

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs. Henry Flicktoger and Mrs. M. W. McBroom Wednesday afternoon at 2 15 o'clock at 423 East Main Street. Every member is urged to be present as there is business of importance.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Henry Flicktoger M. W. McBroom Eest Main Street

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