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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1914

Page

8

Lebanon Business Men Elect Officers And Plan Civic Campaign

The Lebanon Business Men Association annual meeting elected officers: W. C. Wyutz y as president, Mark Adler vice president, Charles Portes secretary, C. C. White treasurer, with a board of directors including John Perkia Irwin Browo and Winn Sen Jones. Committees were formed to clean streets and to liaise with the Pennsylvania railroad, while retiring president Gard Cutler presented a long report detailing the group’s origins in 1912, growth from 41 to 86 firms, and efforts from road improvements to a milk market plant, a band, and anti telephone rate actions. The association also recalls social sessions, city funding for hand concerts, and a trade extension drive lasting into 1918.

Lebanon Husintes Men's Asociation P. E. Smiley W. C. Wyutzy Mark Adler Charles Portes C. C. White John Perkia Irwin Browo Win- Sen Jones Govers Lebanon New Pennsylvania Railroad Gard Cutler Council Chamber Chas. A. Stevenson Pres C. BE. Layton Sec'y Sirti Fobosih Gard Cutter C. E. Layton H. IL. Reus Ed Riley Frank Wooley Wallace Morris Boar of Directors V. Pres Séeey H. L. Rous Treas Carre Davis Cecil Sanitary MK Company Labelanon Rilged Fonde

Growth of Lebanon Business Association and Flood Aid

The Lebanon Business Association reports steady growth in 1913 with increased crowd support at contests and a stronger city presence. A 2 April smoker, a donated banquet fund for flood relief, and campaigns against the Green trading cramp highlight efforts. A May 27 notice cites city wide promotions and a 1918 sale plan, stressing organized effort as key to future benefit.

I Iself Lebanon

Horse Recovered After Six Years Stolen Local Case

Guy Roberts, son of John Roberts, recovered his family horse bent on a farm near Ladoga. The horse had changed owners after being stolen by James Simpson, who pled guilty and faced a 3 to 15 year sentence. Roberts identified the mare in Lancaster after a second trip, and an agreement restored the horse to its rightful owner amid multiple claims and shared restitution.

Guy Roberta John Roberta Ben F. Carman Ladoga Dye Miles inoud-Lancaster O James Simpson Judge West Boone Circuit Lancaster Roberts Shariff McRoberts Simpson

City Offices Change Hands in Lebanon New Council Forms

Lebanon city government transfers occurred with John B. Shelby becoming mayor. New officers include William J. Smith clerk William Jd. Martin treasurer and Ora Ellis chief of police. The special council session appointed staff for fire and police and set committee assignments. Turkey dinner honored outgoing and incoming officials as Charles Stevenson sold land and prepared to return from California.

Lebanon John B. Shelby William J. Smith William Jd. Martin Delaski Smith Frank O. Myers M.L. Ellis Urban J. Wertzel George J. Guilton William “i Wood Ora Ellis William Daily Clardice Ridgeway A Ctary RE. C. Rogers Shelby Offee Everatt Gil- Me James Worn A. M. McIntire Wallace McLean Art McIntire Leonard Evans W. B. Emmett Sorich, Myers Pitts Smith Gullton Weltzel Guillon Weitzel Eilts Myers Hills Era Ellis Gullion Stith Ellie Myere John Davi Bnet Street I. T. Davis William Carl Butch Cabe Davis Harry O'Haver Helen Mary O'Haver Grace Goes New Adgustz Charles Angelea California Indiana

Mahan Couple Celebrates 53rd Wedding Anniversary

Saturday marked the fifty third wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Mahan. A family dinner followed by visits and bouquets highlighted the day. Mr. Mahan’s health was frail but improved, while Mrs. Mahan remained in good health and grateful for the well wishes.

0. P. Mahan

Indiana Corn Growers Meet At Purdue January 14

Members across Indiana show interest in the annual meeting at Fowler Hall Purdue University Wednesday January 14 as part of the Farmers Short Course January 14 to 17. Speakers include Dr T J Carver Harvard University and Br W J Spilman Washington DC discussing farm methods and rural organization.

Indiana Corn Growers Fowler Hall Purdue University Purdie Indiana G. Christie The Corn Growers T. J. Carver Harvard University Rural Organization Service U. S. Department of Agriculture Br. W. J. Spilman Office of Farm Management Washington, D. C

Indiana Farm Leaders Open Rural Development Forum

The Indiana Federation of Agricultural Associations sponsors a Thursday meeting led by Sedalia Missouri county agent supervisor 5 M Jordan who will discuss rural development and actors in Indiana. Prof Chrys tie Wil and Prof C G Woodbury address interior farm home decoration and Howe Economic Mary Matthews discusses interior methods. Friday features are not yet announced. the short course invites all to improve agricultural knowledge.

Atate Agrinul- Lara Fowler Hall G. J. Chilotte Indiana Federation of Agricultural Associations M. Jordan Sedalia Jordan Chrystie Indiana C. G. Woodbury Horticultural Department Mary Matthews Howe Economic Department

Boston Lyrics Shine In Lyceum Church Entertainment

A large audience at the M and Church heard the Boston Lyrics on Monday night as part of the Lyceum course. The trio presented instrumental music readings and cartoons in a varied program that was artistic and intensely interesting. Members include HR Jordan Jr baritone, Bertha Welle reader and instrumentalist, and Carolyn Jordan accompanist.

Boston Lyceum HR. Jordan, Jr Bertha Welle Carolyn Jordan

Demise of a minister in Northwestern Indiana

The Rev Jaba Claypool one of the oldest Methodist ministers in the Northwestern Indiana conference died at his Stockwell home from aged infirmities. Born in Boone County August 7 1842 he dedicated his life to teaching the gospel. Admitted to the Northwestern Indiana Conference in 1881 he served Boswell Rensselaer Norton circuit of Putnam County Williamsport Montmorenci Kentland Stockwell Waveland Kirkland and Honney. The funeral was held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning with Dr G W Switzer of Lafayette officiating.

Jaba Claypool Northwestern Indiana Stockwell Hirmittes Boone County Boswell Rensselaer Norton Putnam County Williamsport Montmorenel Kentland Waveland Kirkland Honney G. W. Switzer Lafayette

Obituary: William W Quinley Dies in Union Township at 73

William Warren Quinley died Monday in Union township after long illness. Born August 4, 1840 in Kentucky, he was 73 years old. He married Mary Catherine Casey on December 10, 1874, in Boone county. Survived by James, Mary Luvina Gulhon, and Arlin May Mantooth. Funeral at Elizaville Christian Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with interment in Elizaville Cemetery.

William Warren Quinley Il Sm Union Township Mr. Quiniey Trobble County Boone County Mary Catherine Casey Ara James Mary Luvina Gul- Hon Ariin May Mantooth Christain Church Elizaville Elizutville

Lebanon High Team Receives Ovation After Wingate Win

Lebanon High School basketball team was given an ovation Monday at the assembly hour. Speeches were made by students, faculty, Coach Lambert, and team members. Enthusiasm ran high as the victory over Wingate was celebrated in approved style. Roy Comley has returned to Swarthmore, Pa, to resume college studies.

Lebanon High School Lambert Wingate

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