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Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1914

Page

3

Honor Paid as Vera Cruz Sailors Laid to Rest

Nation and leaders honor 17 fallen US sailors and Marines from Vera Cruz. President Wilson, Gov. Glynn, and Mayor Mitchell lead solemn tribute with crowds, bands, and a gun salute. Coffins draped in flags carried ashore to Pier A then to city hall, then to navy yard amid large public turnout.

International News Service New York Vera Cruz Esc Wilson Glynn John Purroy Mitchell United States Montana Caiyong Daniels Mayflower Virginia Capes Wilson Jos. Tumulty Gary ™. Grayson Pennsylvania Railroad Washington Pennsylvania Col. E. M. House Wyoming Texas National Lower Broadway Nast Vid Trinity Church City Hall Plaza City Hall Mitchell Manhattan Bridge Brooklyn Navy Yard William G. Cassard Annapolis Stephen S. Wise John P. Chidwick Maine Haggerty Pércy Watson New England Navy Yards

Judgment Favor Otis Garner in Guardianship Case

In the circuit court a judgment of 1630 dollars and costs was rendered in favor of Otis Garner and wife against R. T. Pinnel guardian of Martha A. Cox an incapacitated person. Plaintiffs claimed 4600 dollars for seven years of services caring for Mrs. Cox.

Otis Garner R. T. Pinnel Martha ‘A. Cox

Stokes School Named for Principal Hattie Stokes

The city school board named the new south building the Stokes School in honor of long serving principal Mrs. Hattie B. Stokes. They also reelected most of the current teaching staff for another year, with some anticipated vacancies due to relocations and potential openings for a music supervisor.

New South Dan Cupid

Tarvia Considered to Replace Oil for Dust Control

North Meridian street residents weigh tarvia a coal tar product as a street binder and dust preventative. Barrett Manufacturing Company supplies tarvia which would seal crushed stone roads, requiring cleaning first, costing cents per gallon and less than 36 per lot, with an expected two year effectiveness. Charles C White sparked inquiry after replying to an ad and a Chicago firm representative discussed estimates with him.

North Meridian Street Barrett Manufacturing Company Charles C. White Fishering Chicago Lebanon Fisher

Studebaker Wagons Added for Local Jee Deliveries

Interstate Public Service Company received two large Studebaker wagons on Saturday for ruse in delivering Jee to local customers this season.

Interstate Public Service Company Studebaker

President Wilson honors sailors and marines at Vera Cruz

President Wilson expressed deep grief for the sailors and Marines who died at Vera Cruz and pride in their quiet, noble duty. He read a roster noting nineteen fallen and urged national unity, service to others, and a vision of patriotic sacrifice for the country’s future.

Brooklyn Navy Yards N. X Wilson Vera Cruz Mexico

Prof Tilson to Leave Position at Art Publication Society

Prof Tilson leaves his post to join the Art Publication Society at double his current salary. Two strong pacing candidates loom in the racing world, including The Ruler from Daniel W.’s dam line and an own-brother for Tommy the Irish Boy, both around the 2:88 tag season. Also mentioned are a tetm pacer by Harry Wilkes and a recordless four-year-old pacing filly, full sister of Tudy May.

Ruler Daniel W Tommy Harry Wilkes Tudy May

Professor Tilson Leaves Connersville for Art Publication Society

Former Connersville music instructor Professor L M Tilson resigns after four years to join the Art Publication Society with offices in Vienna Berlin London and St Louis He will move to Franklin Indiana with his family and will supervise Indiana as his field He will learn the commercial side of his new role and receives about double his current salary The state superintendent urges May observances including Mother’s Day on May 10 and Peace Day on May 18 to honor parents and promote national harmony, stressing home foundation and patriotic values.

L. M. Tilson Connersville Pusic Art Publication Society Iterm St. Louis Tilson Harold Helen Martha Vienna Austria Berlin Germany London England Gedowaki Prof Indiana M_ Servies

New State Bank to be Organized in Sheridan

John H. Cox organizes 2 State bank at Sheridan. The bank to be named American State Bank of Sheridan will have paid up capital of 60,000 dollars and paid up surplus of 5,000 dollars.

John H. Cox Sheridan Ameriian State Bank of

Fred Swaim trains pacers for comeback season at Lebanon

The Crawfordsville Review notes Fred Swaim, formerly based here, is sampling eight runners at Lebanon likely to produce winners this year. Pacers Steiner Boy and Daniel W. return to action in Swaim’s hands. An unmarked pacer shows ears of an extraordinary good thing akin to Prince Parker. bold year expected if casualties stay low.

Crawfordsville Review Fred Swaim Lebanon Steiner Boy Fred Daniel W Prince Parker

Piles Suit For Damages In Noblesville

Laura Randall of Noblesville sues Edward B. Spohr Walter Smith and Tedk Tucker doing business as Jamestown Amusement Co in Boone circuit court alleging a loose rod from a merry go round struck her head near the Noblesville horse show last October. She seeks 2500 dollars in damages. Attorneys Phil J. Phariss John F Neal N C Neal and J M Worley represent the plaintiff.

Laura Randall Noblesville Boone Edward B. Spohr Walter Smith Tedk Tucker Jamestown Jamestown Amusement Co Phil J. Phariss John F. and N. C. Neal J. M. Worley

B T Club Hosts Dance and Euchre Party

The B. T. Club closed its winter meetings with a Friday evening dance and euchre party at the K of P hall. A spring themed room featured flowers and college pennants. A musical program included piano solos by Misa Veneta Ellis and Misa Fern Essex, duets by Fern and Effie York, and various vocal performances. Out of town guests included Misa Fern and Effie York of French Lick Ind, Charles Tagrigg of Frankfort, William Levis of Iowa, and Hurley Page of Tennessee.

B. T. Club K. of P. Hall Misa Veneta Ellis Misa Fern Essex Misses Fern Effie York Ola Smith Misa Smith Herschel Clay Mr. Clay Misses York Missee Fern French’ Lick Ind Charles Tagrigg Frankfort William Levis Iowa Hurley Page Tennessee

Country Culture Club Holds Second Meeting

The Country Culture Club met at Mrs. Ira Huffman's home on Wednesday afternoon for its second gathering. Members discussed future plans and enjoyed a pleasant social hour with an eight-item luncheon of cake sandwiches and tea.

Country Culture Club Ira Huffman

Planning Exposition Trip for Lebanon Residents

A Lebanon group plans a four week journey to the Panama Exposition next April with an estimated total cost of about 175 dollars for transportation sleeper hotel and meals. C F Neal originated the idea and offers a weekly payment plan supported by the First Rural Loan Association to fund the voyage with Neal leading and guiding the party.

Lebanon Santa Fe Railroad C. F.S. Neal C. S. F. Neal First Rural Loan Association Neal

Indianapolis Chamber Extends Visitor Cards for Club Privileges

Members of the Lebanon Business Men's Association receive complimentary visitor cards from the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. The cards grant all club privileges through December 1, 1914, with access to modern conveniences such as reading and rest rooms, billiard rooms, joining rooms, and more.

Lebanon Business Men's Association Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce

Mortgage exemptions rise by forty five for 1914 totals

Deputy County Auditor Cleveland Goodwin completed the 1914 mortgage exemptions tally showing 1,680 exemptions, up from 1,585 the previous year. The total exemption amounts are not yet final but are expected to exceed last year's figures.

Cleveland Goodwin

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Bluejackets Marinea Stokes School City School Board Dian Street Tion NEW State Bank J. H. Cox Ville
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