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Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1914

Page

2

Farm 10 reveals new parcel post for farm goods

New system allows shipment of crates and boxes of butter eggs and produce by parcel post from farms to kitchens. Weighs up to fifty pounds with standard packing rules. Aims to cut costs for farmers truckers and city consumers and reduce waste by linking farmers with city buyers through parcels and ads columns. Local social note: Mrs James McCann and family visit Lafayette. St Patrick dinner hosted by Mrs Garner and family.

Dame Lin Andy Cis Agricultural Department Commission Werchant Indiana Kitlhep Uct Farm Products Post

Local Notes Include Theater Plans and Social Visits

Miss Blemian Clute to hear Scin min-Holok at Strut Theatre Thursday. Mrs. Al Kersey of West Main street now able to sit for several hours daily. Marriage license issued to Robert Thortoi Gutville and Ronnie Mitchell. Mrs. J. W. Jones visiting the Faculty of Advance for a week. Lyle Matthews of Lafayette spent Sunday with Lebanon relatives. Mrs. C. E. Houk improving from pneumonia. Mrs. Julia Page Warphy of Tuscola visiting. Mrs. William Groves and daughter visiting Indianapolis relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wooley to move from Indianapolis to Evanshire. An embroidery club, Modern Priscilla, organized by Mrs. Emile Dickerson. Mrs. Elizabeth Garner nearing 89 and in frail health. Miss Esther and Alpin Perkins in Indianapolis visit with Mrs. Sherman. Charles Partner saw Hamlet in Indianapolis. Miss Pauline Wilson to Indiana University Spring term. Jets Saunders attending to farming at Valley Mills. Inter Nos Club entertained by Hazel Davie. Miss Mable Coddington came home from Oxford to tend to her father. Mrs. Ira Barker in Winamac. Ora Huddleston to wed John Diltz on 11th. Melville North returned to Terre Haute for Indiana Gas Association meeting. Portland women press city ordinance against public smoking. J. W. Witt to Bloomington for basketball tournament. Miss Bread A. Young visiting. Chas Stusser and Gladys Smith shopping in Lebanon. L. C. Smithson went to attend funeral of sister. Reed families and neighbors noted. Various locals visiting, traveling, and social events.

Blemian Clute Sturut Theatre al Kersey West Main Street Robert Thortoi Gutville Ronnie Mitchell J. W. Jones Fieiaity of Advance Lyle Matthews Lafayette Lebanon C. E. Houk Park Street Julia Page Warphy Tuscola Illinois 2. H. Carmichael William Groves Goldiene West Chicago Street Indianapolis Frank Wooley Evanshire Emile Dickerson Priscilla Elizabeth Garner Rastheen Street Garner John Frank South Mast Street Charles Partner Hamlet Pauline Wilson Indiana University Jet Saunders Valley Mills Ruth Mines Viola Woodruff Center Inter Nos Club Hazel Davie Carre Davis Indianapolis Avenue Mable Coddington Oxford Ohio Ira Barker Winamac Ora Huddleston John Diltz Melville North Terre Haute Indiana Gas Association Bert Hiatt Dover Hiatt Portland Oregon Cigor Tre J. W. Witt Bloomigton Bread A. Young Thellows A. H. Felker Chas Stusser Gladys Smith Zionsville L. C. Smithson Love James Puckett and Myre Albert Hing Wests Hirza Baird North Lebanon Street George Davis Fern Hazelrigg Wilford Warren Miranda Dean Pennington Helen Dorothy Matthews Will Darnaby In¢dianapolis Rezin Hasford East Pearl Street Almira Grover Elizabeth Grover Norman Lindsay West North Street Frankfort Mise Mary Brapkins Herbert Bales West Washington Street Alell

Royal Neighbors Meet in Crawfordsville

More than 900 members and delegates attended the state meeting of the Royal Neighbors in Crawfordsville. The reception at Hotel Crawford featured Fannie B. Volz and Belle Johnson, with Ethel Alward and Mary Bunt among local leaders. Wednesday's program was held behind closed doors, and a degree work session was led by Bua Rex Winkler. John Volz of Indianapolis spoke as state deputy of the Modern Woodmen.

Crawford Crawfordsville Fannie B. Volz Indianapolis Supreme Auditor Belle Johnson Indiana Harbor Ethel Alward Crawfordsville Driftwood Mary Bunt Bua Rex Winkler Terre Haute John Volz Woodmen

Bay View Club Elects Officers for Next Year

The Bay View Club elected officers for the coming year: President Mrs Shumate, Vice President Mrs Crear, Secretary Mrs Jones, Treasurer Mrs Coverdale, Critic Mrs Hopper. Mrs Daugherty spoke on America Philanthropists and Miss Mahan on Negro character in Literature. A piano solo by Mrs Black closed the program.

Bay View Clu Walner Shumate Shumate Charles Crear Maurice Jones J. B. Coverdale Onelis Hopper Hattie Daugherty Myundiy Mahan

St Patrick's Social at Central Christian Church

The Christian Endeavor of Central Christian church held a St Patrick's party Tuesday night for many youths. Green decorations, Irish games, and playful costumes set a lively mood. Refreshments including Spudmatio sandwiches were served as participants wished the group success in its activities.

Central Christian Church Ireland St Parrie's

Noblesville Eyes Franchise Extension for Road Plan

Wallace B Campbell promoter of the Anderson-Jebanogaty overurban line asks the Noblesville council to extend the franchise to July 1 1916 and begin and complete the road. He cites two backers including an Adderson heiress and a Ohio capitalist and says route would go from Anderson to Noblesville via Lapel with site visits planned. The council delays action for a week, but Campbell asserts strong faith and renewed effort amid tariff and currency concerns.

Noblesville Enterprise Bays Wallace B. Campbell Campbell Anderson Noblesvide Lapel Adderson Conner Street

Jackson township Democrats nominate trustees and assessor

In Jackson township the Democratic ticket nominated William Joseph for trustee after a second ballot. Five candidates sought trustee: William Joseph Samuel B. E. Ronk E M Dale Taylor Kernodie and James A Pratt. Jacob Beaver earned the assessor nomination over David Hedge.

Jomenstions Jackson Township William Joseph Trustes Samuel BE. Ronk E. M. Dale Taylor Kernodie James A. Pratt Joseph Jacob Beaver David Hedge

Wabash Valley Sanitarium at Lafayette Indiana

Grounds overlook the Wabash river site three miles from Lafayette center. The sanitarium offers hydrotherapy with pure spring water and a magnesium well, plus a modern X ray department for fluoroscopic work. Rates 20 dollars per week including board and medical care.

Lafayette Indiana Wabash River Wabash Valley Sanitarium

Also Mentioned on This Page

James McCann W. D. Garner Elizabeth Julia Harney Ms. Garner Barnyard News City News Eanes Esther and Alpin Perkins Harry Sherman Schumat-Hearns Murat Theater Sherman Ruth Steptiered Royal Neighbors Crawfords Hills Shusate BAY View Club Patrick’s Social Wallace Campbell Interurban Noblesville United States
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