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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1914

Page

8

Time lock fails at Citizens Loan and Trust vault

The vault time lock failed to unlock Monday morning and an Indianapolis expert could not open it Tuesday. The outer door would not yield. inside the mechanism stops the bolts. The vault likely requires top entry to access an inner door, with about $400000 in securities and cash inside. Deposits rose after opening, ending the day with a surplus of roughly $510.

Citizens Loan and Trust Co Adolph Rosenzweig Indianapolis W. T. Hootan The Trust Co Consolidated Time Lock Co Cincinnati Cincinnati Co Teast Company Trust Company

Joint Recital Planned at Methodist Church June 26

Miss Mary Henderson and Mr Clarence Ball will present a free joint recital at Lebanon’s Methodist church on Friday night June 26 at eight o’clock. James Winn, flutist of Indianapolis, is negotiating to assist. Both principals are Lebanon residents with strong musical backgrounds and local esteem.

Mary Henderson Clarence Ball James Winn Indianapolis Afiss Henderson Bail Lebanon Miss Henderson School of Music DePauw University Bell Dean McCutcheon DeFauw School of Music University Choir of Indiana

Laughner Sells Interest in Dairy Lunch on South Lebanon

Ora Laughner has sold his business interest in the dairy lunch on South Lebanon street to partner Clyde Nease. The Laughners will move to Phoenix Arizona late next week for Mrs. Laughner's health.

Ora Laughner South Lebanon Street Clyde Nease

Nettie Grimes Hosts Dinner for Sixty Third Birthday

Mrs. Nettie Grimes entertained her brothers and their wives at Sunday dinner in honor of her sixty third birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. I Dye and Mr. and Mrs. James William Dye. T. H. Lapham, visiting, also attended the celebration.

Nettie Grimes I. Dye James William Dye Grimes T. H. Lapham

Caldwell Released From Jail After Fine Paid

Orn A Caldwell, released after serving thirty days for obtaining money under false pretenses, faces a divorce suit filed by his wife for lack of support and public trouble. The case arose from a forged check in Crawfordsville and Caldwell’s later arrest in Indianapolis. He announced plans to file a press complaint upon release.

Crawfordsville Journal W. PF. Montgomery W. P. Montgomery Caldwell Indianapolis Sherman Zachary Boone Connry Sireurt Clyde H Jones Lebanem

Aviator Killed In German Aviation Accident

Lieut Kolbe was killed and 2nd Captain Ruffs fatally hurt when a biplane they were flying in collapsed at about 1000 feet near Schwerin Germany. Both officers of the Imperial aviation corps were crushed in the crash reported by International News Service.

International News Service Schwerin Germany Kolbe Ruffs Imperial Aviation Corps

New Brunswick Church Plans All Day Home Coming

The New Brunswick Christian church announces a home coming next Sunday with three services. Morning and afternoon sermons will be at the grave on the Whittingham farm south of town, preached by Rev. J. W. Codims of Danville and Rev. T. J. Legg of Indianapolis, with a night service at the church and a big basket dinner at noon.

New Brunswick Christian Church Whittingham New Brunswick J. W. Codims Danville T. J. Legg Indianapolis

Two New Wells Produce For City Water Supply

Waterworks Superintendent Clarence Ridgeway praises two new wells near the power house with capacities of 100 and 150 gallons per minute. The twelve inch, forty five foot well uses a fifteen foot long screen. the eight inch well shows 150 gpm. Both draw from separate veins, with air lifts and pumps aiding output. City meters, totaling 424, are curbing waste as officials plan to expand metering to curb summer shortages.

Clarence Ridgeway Lewo

Old Settlers Gather in Sherdan Aug 4 1914 Occasion

The annual Old Settlers meeting, after 35 years at Eagletown, is moved to Sheridan. The first Saturday in August, August 4, 1914, is set with committee chairmen L. C. Mitchell J. B Johnson and W. H. Compton in charge. Eagletown parties refuse reholding at the old site. Barker grove and Compton's woods near Sheridan proposed as new locations. Efforts aim to prevent objectionable features and ensure a creditable event.

Sheridan L. C.mitchell J. B Johnson W. H. Compton Eagletown Old Place Barker Grove Compton's Woods

Epworth League Carnival at M B Church in Lebanon

The Epworth League of the M B church plans a basement carnival on July 6 with twelve attractions including The Temple of Melody Zara Hindoo Fortune Teller Fish Pond The Missing Link Japanese Tea Garden Free attractions on a stage in the basement will feature music and lectures by Lebanon's best talent. Mr. Leslie Troutman will manage, having previously directed the Central Christian church Young People's Society in The Pennant production.

Epworth League M. B. Church Ith Melody Lebanon Leslie Troutman Young People's Society of the Central Christian Church

Burglar scare ends with man resting in Voorhis lawn

A hush over West South street turned to consternation Monday night when residents gathered after a burglar alarm. Police later determined a man merely rested on Ross Voorhis's lawn before leaving. On West Main street Charles L. Thomas woke to a burglary attempt Sunday midnight as a screen door yielded. The intruder grabbed trousers from under a pillow and fled before Thomas could arm himself.

Ross Voorhis West South Street Voorhis Charles L. Thomas West Main Street

May Bring Suit Against TL and E Over Green Castle Injury

Paul Brandenburg, badly injured when struck by a traction car on the T. H. L. and E. near Greencastle, may sue the company for damages. He was unconscious for weeks and spent five weeks in an Indianapolis hospital. doctors called his recovery remarkable. Brandenburg received a $200 settlement offer including wages and has consulted an attorney before deciding on action.

Paul Brandenburg Greencastle Brandenburg Indianapolis

Knots By The Hundreds Seek Soda Fountains

Soda fountains faced a gnat plague Sunday night with hundreds swarming around the social fountain and light globes after a band concert. The insects entered doors and caused a riot around syrup cans, more nuisance than flies, with no apparent method to head them off.

Cyrus Jenkins Dies At 70 In Mooresville Home

Cyrus Jenkins 70 formerly of Darlington died Monday afternoon at his Mooresville home. The body was taken to Darlington where funeral services were held at 2:30 this afternoon.

Cyrus Jenkins Darlington Mooresville

Rescue by Firemen From Six Story Mason Block

Three men were overcome and rescued by firemen in a six story Masonic block blaze in Portsmouth New Hampshire early today. The fire prompted evacuations as crews battled the flames with hoses and ladders, with medical teams standing by for any additional injuries.

Portsmouth N. H

Annual Meeting of Tri Kappa Sorority in Union City

Tri Kappa will hold its annual meeting in Union City Indiana over Wednesday and Thursday with about 150 guests. The event features a business session, lunch, banquet, and a closing dance. Scholarships will be awarded from a funded fund chaired by Miss Mary Hicks. Local delegates include Fern Coons Ruth Campbell Beulah Davis Maude Wilt Jane Wood and Mrs Herma Beck.

Kappa Kappa Kappa Sorority Tri Kappa Union City Ind Beryl Showers Holland Bloomington Shel Mary Hicks Lyda Veit Cross Keys Veit Lebanon Tri Indianapolis Brazil Mishawaka

Arrives from Mexico Miss Nancy L. Lee Visits Sheridan

Miss Nancy L. Lee, veteran mission worker of 25 years in Mexico, stays with her brother Rev. L. G. Lee in Sheridan. She recalls a two day battle in Victoria where the pene is located, left her unable to continue work due to war and rail disruption, and she traveled 300 miles by car to Brownsville in 36 hours. She is accompanied by Mexican girl Miss Teodonira Valdez.

Nancy L. Lee Mexico Rev. L. G. Lee Sheridan Miss Lee Victoria Brownsville Texas Teodonira Valdez

Teachers Licenses Ninteen Successful At May Exam

Nineteen of forty one applicants passed the May teachers license examination. The list includes Chester Boone Sheridan Edith Lewis Lebanon Primary Ida Myers Lebanon Latona New Zionsville Joseph A Purdue Advance Eunice Ross Advance R W DuVall Lebanon Mauda Hawkins Lebanon James B Hawkins Lebanon Goldie Iddings Chicago Adron RB Studer Terre Haute Raymond Stubbs Thorntown Guy Williams Danville Sylvan Yager Advance.

Chester Boone Sheridan Olive /Hendrick Terhune Edith Lewis Lebanon Ida Myers Latota New Zionsville Joseph A.purdue Advance Eunice Ross C. Brane Wabash Geneva Caldwell Terre Haute Thomas L. Chris- Wan Grace Deer Whiteland R. W. DuVall Mauda Hawkins James B. Hawkins Goldie Iddings Chicago Adron RB Studer Raymond Stubbs Thorntown Guy Williams Danville Sylvan Yager

Lebanon High School Romance Ends in Danville Wedding

Noel Alexander and Miss Leoma Acton, both Lebanon High School graduates, wed in Danville Indiana after meeting in Lebanon. Acton, class of 1914, and Alexander, who finished school a year earlier, plan to settle on West Walnut street. Parents are Simon Acton of Harrigan township and W E Alexander of Jefferson township. Gifts include silverware and china.

Lebanon Noel Alexander Leoma Acta Danville Acton Alexander Pennsylvania Craxfordsville West Walnut Street Simon Harrigan Township Mr. Alexander W. E. Alexander Jefferson Township

Montani Granted Divorce in Indianapolis Court

Pasquale L. Montani a musician and bandmaster was granted a divorce from Julia A. Montani by Judge Collier of the superior court at Indianapolis. Mrs Montani offered no defense and had no wish to return to her husband. Financial arrangements were settled outside the court.

Pasquale L. Montani Julia A. Montani Collier Superior Court Indianapolis Montanis Terre Haute Montani

Entertain Sunday Guests in Ridgefarm Dinner

Mr and Mrs Will Smith of West Walnut street hosted a dinner Sunday for Mr and Mrs Herbert Runge of Ridgefarm IL. Attendees included Mr and Mrs G H Runge of Ridgefarm, IL Mr and Mrs Lawrence Ross and son of Indianapolis, Mr and Mrs Jack Smith and daughter Ethel, and Mr and Mrs Richard McClain of Lebanon. The afternoon featured conversation and croquet.

Will Smith West Walnut Street Herbert Runge Ridgefarm G. H. Runge Lawrence Ross and Son Indianapolis Jack Smith Ethel Richard McClain Lebanon

Stevens family ends boat line run from Fort Lauderdale to Lebanon

Clyde Stevens and Jessa Stevens have disposed of their boat line up New River from Fort Lauderdale. A. P. W. Hooton, county recorder, left Tuesday for Indianapolis to meet his daughter Ada Stevens who arrived at 1:00 am and traveled with him to Lebanon. Mrs Stevens will spend the summer in Lebanon.

County Recorder A. P. W. Hooton Indianapolis Ada Stevens Fort Lauderdale Mra

Worth township barn and silo fire insurance claim

W Hf Witt reported losses from a May fire in Worth township with insurance carried through Boone County Farmers Cooperative Insurance Co. The barn was valued at 400 dollars, the silo at 275 dollars, and contents at 67.25 dollars.

W. Hf. Witt Worth Township Boone County Farmers Cooperative Insurance Co

Cow Killed by Lightning in Marion Township

Walter Newcomer of the Big Springs neighborhood in Marion township lost a valuable cow Monday to lightning. There was no special storm at Big Springs but several sharp flashes of lightning were observed.

Walter Newcomer Big Springs Marion Township

Night prowlers reported at Morris residence on North Lebanon

Neighbors saw two men on the lawn near Wallace Morris’s home on North Lebanon Street around 11 o’clock Thursday night and notified police. Officers arrived to find no sign of the intruders though two men had been observed lighting matches nearby.

Wallace Morris Lebanon Street Morris W. Croutry Viberta Atlemen

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MR. Ball James Winn Flunet Indianapolia May Agsiat Ness Wil Mrs. Nettie Grimes Ora. Caldwell Crawfordsville New Brunswick Church Big Basket TWO New Wells Fine Producers Lons Fes OLD Settlers Meeting TL. &E TRI Kappas Atay dix Danville, Ill Noel Alexander and Misa Leoma Leb Anon High School Wed J. E and Clyde Stevens Fort Lauder Dale Mr. Stevens Camity Carried Insurance Mnight Prowlers Wal Lace Morris Police
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