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Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1914

Page

2

Much Heroism Shown In War Seen By Censors

London dispatch notes limited war reporting while heroism abounds on European fronts. Wounded soldiers recount brutal shelling near Mons, retirements, and rescues of women and children as British units endure heavy bombardment and line after line of casualties.

International News Service London Europe South Africa Russia England France Belgium Germany Wureau Berlin Angel Royal West Kent Regiment Mons Yang Ag eThat

Spreader Plant May Relocate to New Location

Negotiations pending may move the Alexander Spreader factory from Lebanon to an outside Indiana city. Outside buyers would seek an interest while local control remains with Lebanon. Machinery already purchased, installation halted, and potential relocation would be a heavy loss to Lebanon if finalized.

Lebanon Alexander Spreader Cay Indiana

Pleasantly Situated Ward Heads to Columbia and Seminary

Paul Ward left Wednesday for New York to attend Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary on Butler College scholarships. He visited Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls Albany en route and then rode the Hudson to the city. Indiana’s Robert Buck, Shortridge and Butler graduate in the same class, also earned a scholarship. Dormitory for 150 offers suites secured by drawing lots tomorrow. Ward and Buck expect an enjoyable year ahead.

Paul Ward New York City Columbia University Union Theological Seminary Butler College A. L. Ward New York

The Nerve of It Comes From Local Break In

The Hamilton County Times reports two yeggmen cracked a safe in the Democratic party office early Sunday. They opened two drawers before a bystander frightened them away. the money drawer remained unopened and nothing was taken.

Hamilton County Democratic Party

Male Chorus Organized by Winnebago Tribe LO R M

The Winnebago Tribe LO R M forms a male chorus to give monthly recitals. They boast bright prospects and plan a meeting Tuesday night at the Wigwam. Interested members are urged to attend.

LO. R. M

Lost pocketbook returned after fried chicken reward

Harry Gomps a Penn Cable Works salesman found a lady's pocketbook on an interurban car near Montgomery Pr and reported it to Jones Perkins furniture dealers. Mrs Frank Stafford traced the loss, recovered the pocketbook in Indianapolis, containing fourteen dollars and other valuables. She offered a money reward which Gomps declined asking only a fried chicken as thanks.

Lebanon Harry Gomps Penn Cable Works Montgomery Jones & Perkins Perkins Frank Stafford Hostelrigg

The American Churches and the European War

A church appeal urges neutrality and prayer on October 4 as President Wilson calls for a day of prayer for peace. It cautions Christians against wartime partisanship, stresses missions like schools and hospitals abroad, and urges intercession for leaders, soldiers, and a revival of vital religion amid global conflict.

Committee of Reference Foreign Mission Conference of North America Churches of the United States Committee of Foreign Missionary Society of North America Europe Asia Africa South Sea Islands India Canada Australia Jesus Baptist Missionary Society of Great Draitain America Christ International Interdemont National Christian Fellowship World Missionary Conference Edinburo God Arthur J. Brown Charles R. Watson James L. Barton Arthur S. Lloyd Robert P. Mackay Alexander McLean John R. Mott Frank Mitson North T. B. Ray James Endicott James H. Franklin Walter R. Lambuth William Henry Grant

Ninth District Meetings Set on Road Building Policy

The Indiana Highway Commission decided to hold public meetings in all thirteen districts the latter half of November to gauge opinion on road building. Venues include Laporte Indianapolis Fort Wayne Marion Lafayette Frankfort Muncie Terre Haute Columbus Bloomington Evansville and more. Purdue's R L Sackett urged a plan that uses existing machinery and avoids undoing past work.

Indiana Highway Commission O'Brien Laporte Fort Wayne Marion Lafayette Frankfort Muncie Indianapolis Rushville Terre Haute Columbus Bloomington Biy Evansville R. L. Sackett Purdue University Indiana Mr. Sackett

Corn Contest Awards Offer Prizes For Yield And Cost

Ten prize awards announced for a county corn contest financed by G. J. Neptune. Seventeen contestants entered five acre plots across townships. A three day committee review led by R. W. Imel will assess yield, cost of production, and a best ten car show exhibit. Prizes: 50, 80, and 20 dollars for top three. committee includes E. C. Martindale and R. Stall.

G. J. Neptune Thorn‘town E. C. Martindale Wilkinson, Ind R. §. Stall Thorntown R. W. Imel Tevis Saltmarsh Rufus V. Shemp George W. Richmann Ralph Irvin Owen John Pepner Fra Altum Center Township Earl Lowe Harrison Township Shera Bros Jackson Township Charles Johnson Will Lewson John Whistler William Montgomery Jefferson Township A. S. Campbell Marion Henry A. Craig Sugar Creek Jacob Mundell Washington

New Management at the Grand Lebanon Opens October 2

W C Yutzy takes over the Grand with a policy of diversified high class amusements and world famous feature pictures. The first attractions include The Girl and the Tramp and a week of major productions priced from two to twenty five cents. Yutzy vows to provide value within patrons reach and expects Lebanon to respond with strong attendance.

W. C. Yutzy Olympic Theatre Lebanon Yutzy Tewnge Eahh Judith of Bethulia Vitagraph Theatre New York City Anniette Kellerman Studebaker Theatre Chicago Cabiri Illinois Theatre Grand

Two Excellent Sermons By Dr Beyl At First Baptist

Dr John L Beyl professor at Franklin college preached two excellent sermons at the First Baptist church Sunday The morning theme was The Christian s Life Race and the evening topic Moses An evening musical highlight was Mrs Guy Davis singing The Good Shepherd by Van De Water

John L. Beyl Franklin College First Baptist Moses Mra Guy Davis van de Water

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