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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1914

Page

12

Lebanon High School Class Play Delights in A Midsummer Night's Dream

The 1914 Lebanon High School class presented Shakespeare's play at the Grand Opera House with strong direction by A J Bernault of the Metropolitan School of Music. Alva Wyncoop as Bottom and Miss Gaynel Stump as Hermia drew applause, while Franklin Hopkins as Oberon and Lena Slater as Titania impressed. The ensemble inclines, costumes suit the era, and music by the high school orchestra under Caroline English enhanced the overall production.

Lebanon High School Grand Opera House Arthur J. Bernault Metropolitan School of Music Indianapolis Alva Wyncoop Bottom Gaynel Stump Hermia Lacya Smith Helena Noble Eaton Clarence Fall Lysander Demetrius Oberon Franklin Hopkins Lena Slater Titania Esther Blanchard Peck Robin Goodfellow Frank Beck Theseus Athens Miss Grace Jones Hippolyta Donald Wilson Egeus Bermia Philostrate Ralph Warley Hallie Hamilton Quince Verlin Bushy Snug Murl Purdue Dave Morrison Snout Cecil Harris Helen Frank Edith Fogle Pansy Akers Corinne Stephenson Florence Riner Caroline English

Tri Kappas Meeting Draws Former Members

The Tri Kappa regular meeting coincided with commencement as former active members returned to attend as special guests at Miss Esther Coombs home. A buffet lunch was served, with attendees including Mrs Walford McMains, Mrs John Hornaday, Mrs Truman Edwards, Miss Eugenia Witt, Miss Grace Jones, Mrs Sidney Smith of Prophetstown, Mrs George Losey of Kokomo, and Mrs Bruce Avery of Whiting.

Tri-Kappas Chaptac Esther Coombs Tri-Kappa Mis. Walford McMains John Hornaday Truman Edwards Eugenia Witt

Frankfort man severely injured after horse kick

Clint Caldwell, 60, of Frankfort, was kicked on the right temple by a horse at Shannondale Monday evening and pronounced critical. Doctors Palmer and Hadley operated at Palmer Hospital in Frankfort Tuesday, revealing a severe temporal bone fracture. He may not recover.

Clint Caldwell Frankfort Shannondale Palmer and Hadley Palmer Hospital Celdwell

Fracture Report From Marlinton Incident At Shannondale

An incident near Shannondale involved Caldwell and Arthur Douglass transporting a Howard Cann monument from Frankfort with Elijah Smar’s team. Caldwell sustained a fracture and was taken to Palmer hospital in Frankfort after the horse was placed in a barn. An Oakland car driven by J L Sheetz of Lafayette hit a curb near South and Lebanon, damaging the front axle and requiring repairs before continuing to Indianapolis.

Arthur Douglass Caldwell Shannondale Howard Cann Works Frankfort Elijah Smar Palmer Hospital Oakland J. L. Sheetz Lafayette Interstate Public Service Company South Lebanon St Dr. Pearlman Sleetz Indianapolis South Street

Lebanon High School Couple Wed in Indianapolis Readership

Lebanon graduates Lyle Stevenson and Ramona Robinson appear in the Indianapolis Star as married. Robinson is daughter of Will J. Robinson. both were class of 1913 from Lebanon High. Stevenson recently worked at Dale's restaurant and now travels for a book publisher. The couple, who likely wed in Indianapolis, plan to return to Lebanon soon.

Indianapolis Star Lyle Stevenson Ramona Robinson Miss Robinson Will J. Robinson Stephenson Lebanon High School Indianapolis Lebanon

Missionary Meeting Opens Two Day Crawfordsville Session

More than 100 delegates gathered at the First Methodist church for the Women’s Home Missionary Society district convention. Mrs. J B Butler of Thorntown gave the response after greetings by Mrs. Charles W. Ross. Miss Mary Barge, field secretary, spoke as did Mrs. Stafford and Mrs. H P New on southern work and race relations. Orphanages, settlement work, and Deaconess Training Schools were explored with remarks by Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Craig, and Mrs. Daugherty. A solo by Mrs. Harry Morrison and a children’s star drew audience interest.

Crawfordsville Women’s Home Missionary Society Crawfordsville M. E First Methodist Episcopal Church Charles W. Ross U. G. Leazenby J. B. Butler Thorntown Mary Barge South Stafford H- P. New Lebanon New Harris Indianapolis Craig Darlington Mooreman Charles Jif Mra Imma Daugherty Miss Barge Harry Morrison Aaritt

Milk Co Buys Factory Site Near Wheel Works

The Indiana Condensed Milk Co purchased about two and a half acres east of the Kellogg Lewis saw mill site, land on Indianapolis Avenue south of the Big Four tracks, paying 2500 dollars. They plan a brick condensary and expect rapid construction. The company also acquired four Cox estate lots nearby the factory site.

The Indiana Condensed Milk Co Kellogg-Lewis B. F. Herrick Indianapolis Avenue John Cox Ure

Roosevelt summons Progressive leaders in domestic revolt

Oyster Bay May 20 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt held a domestic revolt and invited Progressive leaders George W Perkins and O K Davis to his home for a conference. He dismissed talk of Colombia treaty payments and warned Charles S Mellen over the Baston Maine merger, implying legal consequences for violations.

International News Service Oyster Bay Theo Roosevelt Sagemore Hill Coronel Geo. W Perkins 0. K. Davis Colombia United States Huerta Yera Cruz Charles S. Mellen

Vision Conservation Showcases Eye Health Talk

Dr. Will J. Martin addressed the Health Culture department of the Department Klub in the Kind rooms on eye troubles and the injustice of keeping children in school handicapped by vision flaws. He urged protecting infants eyes to prevent future issues as the meeting closed with exercises and continues through the month. Dr. Martin formerly lived in Lebanon and once edited the Reporter.

Kokomo Dispatch Will J. Martin Health Culture Department Department Klub Martin Lebanon Reporter

Profitablemeeting reports prosperous Indiana Rebekah Assembly

Lebanon attendees return from Indiana session in Indianapolis with a profitable meeting. Secretary Miss Florence McGregor of Mount Vernon reports no delinquent lodges in Indiana and overall prosperity. Mrs Fred Langjahr returns home while many proceed to Tomlinson Hall for degree work.

Lebanon Rebekah Assembly Indianapolis Assembly Florence McGregor Mt. Vernon Ind Indiana Fred Langjahr Tomlinson Hall

Ninth Child for Thine Couple in Northwest Lebanon

Mr and Mrs Philip Thine of five miles northwest of town welcomed a girl Tuesday. This eleventh child for the Thrines all are living, with the proud parents noting every sibling survives.

Philip Thine Thrine

Memorial Day Program Observance and Churches Service

Memorial Day events include a May 24 assembly at Post Hall for procession to First Baptist Church with Rev. A L Ward delivering the sermon. May 30 events begin 8:00 a.m. with marches to Oak Hill and Cedar Hill cemeteries, salutes by Company L Indiana National Guard, and a 1:30 p.m. program at Central Christian church with patriotic music, readings, and a Robbins address. All soldiers urged to participate.

Rich Mountain Post and Women’s Lebanon Street Lebanon Bani Main Street East Street Washington Street Oak Hill Cemetery Women's Relief Corps Company L Indiana National Guards Senil Hawkins Cedar Hill Cemetery Fork Street Indiana National Guard Scull Hawkins Post Hall Central Christian Church Mediey Goldine Groves Oscar Hartley H. Carmichael Fels Lincoln Kirk Waldo Robbins

Whitestown Man Regains Hearing After Illness

Grover Allen of Whites Town is the happiest man in Boone county after recovering his hearing. He had been under treatment by Dr C B Taylor and Dr Jas Black for several weeks. Hearing has not fully returned in the left ear yet, but improvement continues daily. He first noticed the return when a freight train whistle sounded Saturday morning.

Mr. Allen Whitestown Boone County Grover Allen Allen C. 8. Taylor Jas

Auto collides with interurban car in town square

Charles Minnich and an unidentified friend crashed their auto into a northbound HL& E interurban car at the northwest corner of the square Wednesday. The fender was damaged but no injuries were reported. A crowd gathered to watch the incident.

Charles Minnich T. HL. & E. Interurban

Haun, 90, Injured After Fall At Adler Store

Mrs Haun, over 90, fell on stairs near the basement in Phil Adlers store Wednesday morning. She sustained a scalp wound and a bruised left shoulder, received first aid from Mark Adler and Wiseman, had four stitches by Dr Guy Schultz, then went home with Mr and Mrs John Hutchings.

Phil Adler Mary Houny Haun Mark Adler Mr. Wiseman Guy Schultz John Hutchings

Real Estate Transfers Across Jackson and Thorntown Areas

Marion H. Roberts administrator transfers to Albert H. Roberts on 50 acres in Jackson township. Lueck Davis transfers 10 acres to Albert R. Aysong in Jackson township for $1. James W. Shirley transfers 10 1002 Center ty. to Joseph A. Coons and Charles O. White for $24.60. Charles T. and Nellie EB Hall transfer to William M. Burgess in Lot 204 Fairview add Lebanon for $800. Emms Norris transfers to Trustees School Corporation Thorntown in lots 6% and 64 O P Thorntown for $1,001. Lementine and John R. Porter transfer to Milton M. Atmos in Lot 2 Klotz add Lebanon for $300.

Marion H. Roberts Albert H. Roberts Jackson Tp Lueck Davis Albert R. Aysong Jackson James W. Shirley Joseph A. Coons Charles O. White Center Ty Charles T Nellie EB. Hall William M. Burgess Fairview Add Lebanon Emms Norris Trustees School Corporation Thorntown

Flowers arrive for Mrs Grimes from Arizona kin

Mrs Nettie Grimes of South Mer dign street received a box of flowers chiefly roses and daisies from her daughter Mrs Frank Knox of Dugger Arizona. The arrangement was in good condition and cut from Mrs Knox’s yard in the south.

Nettie Grimes South Merdign Street Frank Knox Dugger,Ariz

Battle Royal set to face Kokomo White Sox next Sunday

Mechanicsburg, who beat Lafayette Reserves 8 to 5 last Sunday, meet the Kokomo White Sox, a top semi pro club, in a 2 30 p m matchup. Lineups include Mechanicsburg Roberts at third Franks at second and Harding at first while Kokomo features King Marshall Granson Beckner Kepner and Hopkins among others for a strong local baseball clash.

Mechanicsburg Lafayette Kokomo White Sox Kokomo Roberts Franks Harding Mits Bluebaugh

Notice to Non-Residents Quiet Title Suit

In Boone County Indiana a circuit court case No 6242 Stephen Doty sues William Zion et al for quiet title. Defendants not Indiana residents must appear and answer by July 6 1914 or default will be entered. Lebanon court. JAMES GARDNER Clerk. J M Worley attorney.

Circuit Court Boone County Indiana Stephen Doty William Zion Edwy Wright Lebanon James Gardner J. M. Worley

Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Indiana Estate

James M. Worley announces appointment as administrator of the estate of Reuben Byrond, deceased, late of Boone County Indiana. He states the estate is solvent. Dated June 18 1914.

Appointment of Administrator for Estate of Margaret A Isapottesy

Notice that the undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of Margaret A Isapottesy deceased late of Boone. The estate is alleged to be solvent.

Mararet A. Isa Pottesy Boone County Indiana

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Thespians Shakespeare Drama A. J Bernault Tri-Kappas Meeting Lafayettte Lyle Stephenson Ater Missionary — Meeting Milk‘co Indianapolis Ave Vision Conservation Will J Rebekah Mrs Philip G. A R. Observance Mary Haun Adler’s State of Indiana Reuben, Byrond James M. Worley Hey
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