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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1914

Page

11

Racing prospects at Crawfordsville track featured in Review

The Crawfordsville Review reports on Doc Palin training a ten head stable headed by Tudie, a 2.15% mare owned by Barley & Catterlin. Also highlighted is Mart G. a 2.14% gray pacer owned by Joe Ingersoll, Walter IL a 2.05% Walter Direct colt bought by Guy Glasscock, and Lee Jackson with Rowdy Czar noted for potential in the Interurban circuit with August Russiaville stake starts anticipated.

Crawfordsville Doc Palin Wingate Tudie Ruler Barley & Catterlin Russiaville Lebanon Lafayette Mart G Joe Ingersoll Waynetown Guy Glasscock Bussiaville Walter IL Walter Direct Chamber of Commerce Brown Hal Star Pointer Mandina Hal Akin Mr. Glasscock W. M. Tolle Columbia Tenn Guy Lee Jackson Rowdy Czar Czar Isaac Rice Brown’s Valley

Open Air Service Planned on Public Square Sunday Evening

An open air service is planned for Sunday at 7 30 p m on the public square weather permitting. Leslie Troutman s orchestra will rehearse for fifteen minutes beforehand. Chairs and car space will be provided. If weather is bad the gathering moves to Central Christian church with Dr Kirk Waldo Robbins delivering the sermon.

Leslie Troutman Central Christian Church Kirk Waldo Robbins

Joint Birthday Celebration of Mrs Sallie Turner

Mrs Rachael Beach hosted a joint Sun day school class reunion dating from 1881 in honor of her daughter Mrs Sallie Turner whose illness kept her from full enjoyment. Thirteenth annual reunion followed a September meeting with a three course dinner and attendance from Mrs Sallie Turner Daisy Campbell Georgia Pavey Gurtha Stephenson Rider Haller Ella Reagan Ida Hodgin Lyle Helme.

Rachael Beach North West Street Sallie Turner Rider ‘Haller Mechanicsburg St A

Aged Couple Wed Near North in Thursday Ceremony

Thursday afternoon at North region a 75 year old man Robert M. Sine and his 58 year old bride Elizabeth Willexnngs united in marriage with Squire N A Perrill officiating. The ceremony joined a longtime pair described as an aged couple in a simple local service.

Squire N. A Perrill Robert M. Sine Elizabeth North Stine

Contractor Caldwell visists with superintendent in town

Senior member of Caldwell & Drake, the firm that built the Boone county courthouse, stayed briefly on Wednesday. He came with Herman Vergin, the building's construction superintendent, who may relocate to Lafayette for a large new contract.

Caldwell Caldwell & Drake Boone County Court House Herman Vergin Lafayette Vergin

Harvest Hands In Kansas Paid Three Dollars A Day

Harry Long reports to Frank Stephen son that he is near Brookville Kansas working in harvest fields. Harvest hands there earn three dollars per day with board provided and he plans to stay until fall.

Harry Long Frank Stephenson Brookville Kan

Peru Specials Bring Real Semi Pro Baseball To Town

Local fans will witness a real game as Lebanon Reserves host the Peru Specials on Sunday July 5. Peru, one of Indiana’s top semi pro teams, is fielding a strong lineup led by manager Chub Horn. Reserves manager Andy Rinehart promises an exciting match and a large crowd is expected.

Andy Rinehart Lebanon Peru Indiana Burk Oyler Hess Stranahan Dye Stamford Runk Hardgrove C. F Coyne Boyner Chub Horn Rinehart

Plans Not Yet Ready for New Bank Building in Indianapolis

William J. BeVol of First National Bank attended an Indian Bankers Association meeting at the German House in Indianapolis. He met the architect to review plans that should be completed within a week and discussed bid timelines. Over half the offices in the new building have already been rented.

William J. BeVol First National Bank Agricultural Committee of The Indians Bankers Association Indianapolis Bank

Indiana corn growing contest expands across counties

Contests started in 22 of 26 counties with county agents report high interest and up to 80 contestants per county. The Indiana Corn Growers Association offers medals for yields of 100 bushels per acre or more with prize money over 100 dollars. Winners’ costs averaged 17.17 cents per bushel with rent and labor. The state ten year average is 36.4 bushels per acre, but the current competition aims to boost Indiana yields statewide.

Purdue University Agricultural Extension Department Indiana Corn Grower’s Association Randolph County Indiana

Whites townman speaks at Indiana Luther League meeting

J T Frank Laughner of Whites Town, president of the Indiana Luther League, addressed the seven teenth annual State Luther League convention held in Logansport. Delegates from many parts of the state attended as business sessions and discussions on successful Luther League meetings were conducted Wednesday.

State Luther League of Indiana Logansport J.T. Frank Laughner Whitestown League Luther League

Professor Bodine Weds Mrs. Clugston in Brookston NJ

Professor Donaldson Bodine head of geology and zoology at Wabash College marries Emma Clugston of Crawfordsville in Brookston New Jersey. Clugston's son Phil will be a senior next year. her daughter recently graduated from an eastern college. Bodine, Cornell alumnus and Sigma Xi member, has taught at Wabash eighteen years and preached at the Presbyterian church. The couple will reside in Crawfordsville after a wedding journey.

Donaldson Bodine Wabash College Emma Clugston Crawfordsville Brookston N. J Clugston Columbia City Phil Clugston Clingston

Leer and Tribble Married in Lexington Ky

Miss Bessie Tribble Tribble W. Tribble and H. Vernon Leer wed in Lexington Kentucky on Tuesday. Tribble has visited here as guest of Misses Mary and Fern Coons and the couple were Washington College classmates.

Kentucky Bessie-Tribble H. Vernon Leer Bessie W. Tribble Lexington Miss Tribble Mary Fern Coons Washington College

Union Township Farm Sold for 8740 Dollars

Charles Cunningham sold a 143 acre farm in Union township Tuesday for the Hamilton Trust Company of Noblesville guardians of Philip and John Stoops. Edgar Dodson of White and Dodson purchased the property at 8740 dollars, equaling 42 dollars per acre.

Charles Cunningham Union Township Hamilton Trust Company of Noblesville Philip John Stoops Edgar Dodson White & Dodson

Annual Home Coming at Williams Creek Church

The Williams Creek church five miles east of Zionsville marks its seventy sixth founding anniversary with a homecoming Sunday. Rev Homer Dale enters his fifth year as pastor as membership grows from 40 to 120. Speakers include Rev Harry Hamilton in the forenoon, Rev L V Howe in the afternoon, and Rev J V Coombs at night.

Williams Creek Zionsville Homer Dale Mr. Dale Harry Hamilton L. V. Howe Nobles

Lecturer Charges Fare for Full House at Dayton Talk

Dr. Kirk Waldo Robbins spoke on Laugh Labor Love at Dayton under Epworth League auspices. When asked his fee he offered only interurban fare if the hall would be filled, and the Dayton committee obliged with a crowd large enough to fill the auditorium.

Kirk Waldo Robbins Dayton Epworth League Robbing

I C Dwiggins Dead A Crawfordsville Politician Dies At 45

Trvin C Dwiggins well known Progressive and former Republican politician dies at his Crawfordsville home from tuberculosis and Brights disease at age 45. He practiced law here and served as county and city attorney and ran for Congress in 1910. He directed local option campaigns for dry laws in Crawfordsville Muncie and other towns. His widow Sallie Newton and his mother survive.

Trvin C. Dwiggins Crawfordsville Bright Sallie Pende Newton Dwiggins Muncie Richmond Peru

Tri Kappa Meeting Plans Blue Bluffs Camping Party

The Tri Kappas held a regular meeting with Miss Jane Wood on Tuesday afternoon. Reports from the state convention were reviewed and plans were made for a camping party at Blue Bluffs near Bethany park. A three course luncheon was served by the hostess. Miss Amy Johnson of Danville, Dl, attended as a guest.

Tri Kappas Jane Wood Blue Bluffs Bethany Park Amy Johnson Danville, Dl

Squirrel hunting season opens after law lapse

The Squirrel Law expired Wednesday and open season begins until October first. Local hunters anticipate plenty of activity as licenses to hunt and fish should be checked for expiry dates.

Masonic Lodge Vacates Second Story Rooms in Tillman Beikes Building

The Masonic lodge vacates their lodge rooms on the second story of the Tillman Beikes building at the corner of South Lebanon and South Streets. The new lodge rooms extend one door farther north into the building recently purchased and now owned by the lodge.

Masonic Lodge Tillman Beikes South Lebanon South Streets Spe Fara Arahiwaye Bse Jeonstecking Whale. Bullae Lodge

Tabitha Helpers Enjoy Pleasant Home Meeting

The Tabitha Helpers of Central Christian church held a delightful Tuesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Charles Higbee’s West Washington street home. Hostess Mrs. Higbee was assisted by Mesdames Mitchell Hyans Thomas and Simmons. A program featured a piano duet by Margaret and Donald Higbee a reading by Magdalene Mitchell a vocal solo by Mrs. H N Humphreya and a piece on The Boy Scout Movement by Mrs W J DeVol. Refreshments of root beer ice and wafers were served.

Tabitha Central Christian Church Charles Highes West Washington Street Higbee Mesdames, Mitchell Hyans Thomas and Simmons Margaret Donald Higbee Magdalene Mitchell H.N. Humphreya Boy Scout Movement W. J.devol

Storm Delays Interurban Cars Between Here and Zionaville

A Friday storm broke the high tension twice on the interurban line between here and Zionaville and west of Frankfort, delaying car service. Breaks were repaired quickly with only minor disruption reported as hail and damage were limited in parts of the county.

Here Zionaville Frankfort

CAN'T PROVE PROPERTY AND BIG MILL FLORA ABOUT TO ESCAPE THEFT CHARGE

A local court faces difficulty proving theft charges against property owner Big Mill Flora as prosecutors contend items were moved out of the premises. The case hinges on witness testimony and the chain of custody for disputed goods.

Big Bill Flora Marion County Bac Allisonville Big Bill Lafe Kemper Vernon Atclen

Mediators Struggle To Maintain Conference Outlook

Washington reports the administration urges mediators to stay engaged to preserve a pose of international talks. Officials fear Mexico would view a pause as end of tacit armistice, risking American safety. Carranza diplomacy attempts to rejoin Huerta talks amid rising mediator tensions.

International News Service Washington jobNiag Ieee Mexico merGistion Huerta Carranza

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Speed Merchants the Open Air Service Kansas Whitestownman J. T. Frank Laughner Indiana State League Bodine Weds Benedict Sells Farm Williams Creek Church City Pas Tor Dayton Epworth DR. Robbins Ware Jane Moore’s I. C. Dwiggins Tri Kappan Masons Beikes Building Tabitha Helpers Scheaffer Star Drug Store Palm Beach White Dodson Coombs’ Drug Store U. 8 Flora Store
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