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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1914

Page

12

Colonial theater to rise on North Lebanon Street

The First Rural Loan Association awarded the main contract to Walt Fuller for a new four story Colonial theater on North Lebanon Street. The building, 44 by 122 feet, includes a 57 seat auditorium with 18 foot ceiling, fat seats, lobby, two story offices, and an orchestra pit. Ventilation may use the Typhoon Blow-in System with cement and brick construction aimed at fireproofing and modern conveniences.

Lebanon Street First Rural Loan Association Walt Fuller Canton Chicago New York Rural Loan Association Moving Picture Theater John F. Stine Colonia Indiana Moving Pictures

Burglars frightened away from barbers' homes

Early Wednesday attempts to enter the homes of Doug Nesa and Charles Miller, local barbers, failed as residents frightened off the would be intruders. No injuries reported and police alerted.

Doug Nesa Charles Miller

Mechanics Lien Case Against Frank and Flora Cline

David E. Anderson sues to foreclose a mechanics lien on the Cline property alleging a verbal 1913 contract to supply materials and labor for an electric plant, claims $15.15 due, seeks $40 judgment, lien foreclosure, and sale of real estate with other proper relief. motion for new trial noted in a separate contract case McClain v Overteese.

David E. Anderson Frank Flora Cline Frank Cline Anderson Charles McClain Otis Overteese

Mahan Will Provides For Sale Of Practically All Property

The will of Oliver P Mahan admitted to probate names Frances I Mahan as executrix. She must expend 280 for a cemetery monument, and the widow receives 1800 or the furniture if desired. Remainder to Frances I Mahan Elizabeth M Bradshaw and Hoover G Mahan in equal shares. The estate includes mining claims in Riverside County California and Lebanon residence and Montgomery County farm to be sold to pay debts.

Oliver P. Mahan K. ¥. Williams Frank ©. Hutchingon Frances I. Mahan Elizabeth M. Bradshaw Hoover G. Mahan Riverside County California Harvey F. Mahan Lebanon Montgomery County

Former Lebanon Teacher Graduates From Harvard

Anderegg, once Lebanon high school science teacher, graduates from Harvard University this month and will take a chemistry teaching position in St. Louis.

Anderegg Lebanon High School Harvard University St. Louis

Aid Society Meeting Delights Central Christian Church

The second section of the Ladies Aid Society entertained all sections in the church vestry. Decorations featured American flags and summer flowers. Mrs Pritchard Buchanan presided with readings, solos, allegory, and a piano program followed by ice cream and cake.

Ladies Aid Society Central Christian Church Pritchard Buchanan H. S. Baker Rev. Ward Goldiene Grove

Lost valuable cow near Rogaton hunted for mad dog

A cow owned by Isaac N. Shoemaker living east of Lebanon near Rogaton was bitten by a stray dog on Monday and developed hydrophobia. The cow was killed this morning as farmers in the area search for the mad dog.

Isaac N. Shoemaker Lebanon Rogaton

Soloman Case Trial Goes Over Jury Is Impanelled

The Solomon case in Indianapolis involves Fanny Soloman against Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company with $10,000 sought for personal injuries. Jury impaneled Wednesday. evidence to be taken Thursday after confusion over trial date. Also a Central Indiana Railway Company case was filed and then compromised. details outline injuries to Johnson and Hinshaw after a buggy collision at a Westfield crossing.

Fanny Solomon Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Company Indianapoli A. J. Shelby Cris Johnson H. L. Johnson Central Indiana Railway Company Hamilton Young Johnson Hinshaw Central Indiana Westfield Tig Johnson

Probate Court Names James N Harmon as Administrator

Frank Rolland Liebhardt Josep hine Mosco Inez Liebhardt and Nina Green heirs of Marion E Liebhardt filed waiver to administer and requested James N Harmon as administrator He filed a 25000 bond with seven sureties and was approved The court issued letters and Harmon also sought de bonis non with will annexed for Paul D Leibhardt executor Marion E Liebhardt now deceased He tendered 10000 bond and letters as administrator William H Green guardian of Frank Rollie Liebhardt an habitual drunkard filed petition stating that

Marion E. Liebhardt Guardian Oliver M. Green R. P. Bondy Charles H. Green Alice C. Campbell Coombs Myrtle Jones Citizens Loan and Trust Company Patrick Casserly Richard T. Pinnell Martha A. Cox James M. Worley de Bonis Non William H. Hostetter Lebanon Frank Rolland Liebhardt Josephine Mosco Inez Liebhardt Nina Green James N. Harmon Mr. Harmon J. W. Brendel Elmer D. Johns W. D. McGuire H. E. Hill Milton Hussey John 8. Hussey J. J. Knox Paul D. Leibhardt Marion E. Ltebhardt William H. Green Frank Rollie Liebhardt

Suit Settled In Winor Courts Between Lee And Gosnell

The balance suit between H. K. Lee and Willis R. Gosnell was settled before the scheduled trial. A separate replevin action by Fred and Jesse Licking against Harry Denny was dismissed after a compromise. Denny agreed to surrender the tents and trucks and pay all costs.

H. K. Lee Willis R. Gosnell Court of Justice of Peace William Wilson Fred Jesse Licking Harry Denny Denny

Indiana Dental College commencement honors awarded in Indianapolis

The thirty-fifth annual commencement exercises of the Indiana Dental College were held in the Indiana Puritan Building in Indianapolis. State graduates received diplomas. John W. Paffer of Jefferson Township won first prize for the highest general average, L. S. Harlan of Jamestown earned second prize for excellence in operative dentistry, and Clarence Keffer of Cottage Grove won third prize in prosthetic dentistry.

Jamestown Indiana Dental College Indiana Indianapolis John W. Paffer Jefferson, Tay L. S. Harlan Ind Clarence Keffer Cottage Grove

A. J. Smith Leaves Local Shop for Schloss Brothers

A. J. Smith, longtime clothing merchant in Lebanon, accepts a position in Schloss Brothers Company clothing department in the State Life building, Indianapolis. He will continue residing in Lebanon for the present, and friends anticipate his success in the new role.

A. J. Smith Schloss Brothers Company State Life Building Indianapolis

United in marriage of Opal Xess and William Straub

Miss Opal Xess and William Straub were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon at the bride’s parents’ home in Zionsville in a small ceremony attended by immediate relatives and a few close friends. Rev. Harry Phillipps of the Christian church performed the rites. The couple will reside in Fort Wayne.

Opal Xess William 3. Straub A. C. Roge Zionsville Harry Phillipps The Christian Church Fort Wayne

Two Injured As Men Trap Trying To Board Freight Train

In Indianapolis Indiana today two men were seriously injured and four others narrowly escaped when attempting to board a fast moving Big Four freight train near the county infirmary four miles northwest of the city. The injured are Gail Buchanan age 21 of Woodlawn Avenue and Leo Allen age 27 an orderly at Deaconess hospital.

Indianapolis Ind County Infirmary Gail Buchanan Woodlawn Avenue Leo Allen Deaconess Hospital

Seven Die In Essex Street Tenement Fire In New York

International News Service reports seven killed and many injured when a five story tenement at 50 Essex Street burned early today in New York. Cecelia Shapiro alerted residents, saving about 200. Firefighters and police rescued hundreds from roofs and stairwells as some leaped to escape. Identified dead include Hannah Gayner Isidore Gayner Clara Greenburg and Sarah Schlaska.

Uinternational News Service New York Essex Street Cecelia Shapiro Devanny Figor Wall Barrett Nammock Brookworth Abraham Farkis Rose Berkowitz Stella Jacob Leviné Hannah Gayner Isidore Gayner Clara Greenburg Sarah Schlaska Delancey Street

Died On Eve Of Soth Birthday And Civil War Veteran Dies

Frances Harriet Howard and Cinda Gallichan are living. Funeral at Lane's Chapel Methodist Church conducted by Rev. C. A. Berry. Interment in Bethel cemetery. James Shannon, 70, lifelong Darlington resident and Civil War veteran, died Saturday evening at his son L. D. Shannon's Cutler Indiana home from apoplexy. Miss Elizabeth and Edna Shannon moved to Lebanon a month ago. Funeral at the Shannon home in Cutler with burial at Carl Charles Darrough’s grave on Tuesday night.

Frances Harriet Howard Cinda Gallichan Methodist ‘Church Lane’s Chapel C. A. Berry Bethel Cemetery James Shannon Darlington L. D. Shannon Cutler Ind Elizabeth Edna Shannon Lebanon Cynthia Porter West Washington Street Shannon St. 2 Shannon Carl Charles Darrough

Reddick and Nicely Death Notices From Clinton and Advance

Chester Warren Reddick died at noon Monday at the Reddick home in Clinton township. He is survived by his parents George and Ellen, sisters Corrie Ermul Hazel May Grace Evaline Anna Marie Gladys Irene and Mrs. Mary Galvin, brothers Orville J and Clarence B. Funeral services were held at Hopewell Church with burial in Hopewell cemetery. Roy Nicely fourteen year old son of David and Candice Nicely of Advance died Tuesday after a three weeks illness from blood poison linked to ivy poisoning and swimming. Besides his parents he leaves two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the Nicely residence and conducted by Rev. W. T. Kibbey of the Christian church.

Chester Warren Reddick Reddick Clinton Township George Ellen Reddick Corrie Ermul Hazel May Grace Evaline Anna Marie Gladys Irene Mary Galvin Orville J Clarence B A. A. Pratt Crawfordsville Hopewell Buniy Hopewel Roy Nicely David Candice Nicely Advance David Nicely W. T W. T. Kibbey The Christian Church

Samuel Farris Dies After Illness at Williams Hospital

Samuel Farris, about fifty, died at Williams hospital Wednesday after a bout with peritonitis. He was born in Pulaski county Kentucky, son of William R. and Nancy Jane Farris. Survived by brothers William Amrew Wesley and sisters Susie Leeke Makala Linton Martha Wyncoop and Artie Linton. Funeral at 10 a.m. Friday at 1416 South East street with burial at Mount Union cemetery.

Samuel Farris Williams’ Hospital Mr. Farris Pulaski County Kentucky William R Nancy Jane Farris William Amrew Wesley Mesdames Susie Leeke Makala Linton Martha Wyncoop Artie Linton South East Street

Death of Mrs Arthur Ronk in Ladoga

Mrs Mort Stephenson reports the death of her cousin Mrs Arthur Ronk a former resident of this city. Mrs Ronk died Wednesday afternoon in Ladoga aged about thirty five. The funeral is set for Friday at 3 p m in Ladoga with burial in the local cemetery. Her husband the Ladoga postmaster survives with four young daughters. The Ronk family lived here after marriage and moved to Ladoga six or seven years ago. Friends here mourn her passing.

Arthur Ronk Mort Stephenson Ladoga Ronk

Edith Beck Rises From Illness at 3 Years Old

Edith Beck aged three years five months died at her parents home 1712 Brain avenue Indianapolis at 10 o clock Tuesday night after a four week illness of intermittent fever. She was granddaughter of Mr and Mrs John Baldwin of Lebanon area. Body brought to the city at 12 17 pm today and taken to Mount Union for Turtera services at 1 30 pm Rev Homer Dale officiating. Burial Mount Union.

Edith Beck William Beck Brain Avenue Indianapolis John Baldwin Lebanon Mount Run Homer Dale Mount Union

Governor Discovers Old Book Hidden In New York Find

Governor Ralaten on Tuesday showed interest in a 1681 edition of Ovids Epistles. J B Workman of London presented the book, inscribed To my lifelong friend. Workman found it in an old New York library during a recent visit. Printed for Jacob Tonson in Chancery Lane London. Translated into English by Dryden and several bands.

Ralaten J. B. Workman Fleet Street London Dryden

Business Men's Association Meeting Fails to Materialize

The Business Men's Association meeting planned for Tuesday evening at the city building did not take place. Absence by members indicated a Fourth of July celebration would not be widely supported, as businessmen face burdensome duties in the heat.

Business Men's Association

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Rural Loan Stine 0. P. Mahan Harvard St. Luis AID Society Soloman John D. Reed John S. Remy Huston G. Weaver Jack Turpin Andrew J. Shelby Wilma Perkins Elza C. Rogers Gell Simmonds A. W. L. Newcomer Fannie F. Miller Alve H. Miller Henry William Luther Geddee-Brown Shoe Company Samuel O. Chambers Jessie F. Allen Mary E. Riley Frank E. Hutchinson T. E. Witt William Means Joshua Shelby Arne Swope Boone County Boy Kenks Dental College United Misa Opal Reay W. B. Straub Ber Aclon—Tepement Paul English Elmer Brenton Darington Ralaton Business Max of
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