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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1914
Page
7
In 1913 Franklin and Crawfordsville see wins and losses as Frankfort defeats Lebanon, Lebanon beats Crawfordsville, and Crawfordsville defeats Frankfort. Judges for the debates have not been chosen.
The Lebanon high school hosts a triangular debate Friday with Frankfort and Crawfordsville. Teams, coached by Farr, prepare after last year’s strong showings as Lebanon aims to defend its undefeated platform record at home.
A historical overview explains how the National Guard evolved from colonial militia to a dual state and federal force. It details the 1903 militia law, training requirements, and the guard’s readiness for immediate war service while maintaining duties in peace. It argues the Guard strengthens national defense and civic patriotism, urging enlistment in service to the country.
An article urges serious attention to crooked teeth in children, arguing early intervention in infancy and toddler years prevents later mental and physical delays. It cites an orthodontist and notes risks to social development, crime correlation, and the value of early mouth care and regular cleaning. The piece also lists local social notices and names attending events.
The Indiana department committee reports the death of Sister Sarah A. Harlan and notes the loss of a loyal member and devoted wife and mother. It expresses condolences to Comrade Harlan and family and resolves to send a copy to the family and city papers and record the tribute in the Corps.
Real estate transfers show Jamies Baird to Estella Baird parcels in Marlow and Jefferson townships for nominal sums. Ambrose Crosstreet conveys 24 and 28 acre tracts in Jefferson to Pred and Trumann Crosstreet. Other transfers cover properties in Worth Center Williamson Lebanon and Jamestown areas with prices ranging from $1 to $6,000.
George Essex, a long time First Baptist Church member and head usher, was surprised Monday evening at D S Whitaker Jewelry with a leather salt case presented by church men. The gift was given as he prepares to move to Colorado Springs for his wife’s health, with Rev. F L Hardy delivering the presentation. Essex will relocate next Sunday, leaving Lebanon where his wife is improving.
Bulletin 66 lists test of permissible explosives by Clarence Hall and H. PL Howell with pricing and pagination. Bulletin 70 previews uranium radium and vanadium by Moore and Kitbol. Technical papers include coke by Belden, gas analysis error by Burrell and Sethert, dust and gas explosion prevention by Rice. Miners Circular 7 notes Bureau of Mines copies and distribution limits. Mrs Alfred Hobarts of King Street has been ill but is improving.
Miss Margaret Quayle daughter of Bishop Wi Mam A Quayle of St Paul died early today in a Chicago hospital as her father hurried by fast train to her bedside. She had been in the hospital two weeks and was not given radium treatment. Mrs Quayle was at her daughter's bedside when death came. February 1 1914.
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