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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1914

Page

12

Elegant Colonial Wedding Unites Witt and Neal in Lebanon

The first large social event in Mr. and Mrs. Albert Witt’s new Colonial home celebrated the marriage of Eugenia Alberta Witt to Thomas Leon Neal. The ceremony featured a Presbyterian ring rite, Lohengrin music, and decor by Florist Tauber with green and white accents. Attendants included Grace Neal, Edythe Redman, Caroline Matthews, and Glenn Hart Holloway. the bride wore ivory primrose satin with pearl garniture and carried roses and lilies of the valley.

Albert Witt Eugenia Alberta Thomas Leon Neal Lebanon Pergala Walter Fowler Frankfort Florence Aylward Birs Black Floyd Jones Lafayette Lohengrin Grace Neal Edythe Redman Washington, D. C Glenn Hart Holloway Chicago Caroline. Matthews C. H. Carmichael Presbyterian Church Barvarolle Mendelssohn Filies Foster - of

Witt wedding reception fills Lebanon home with guests

Mrs. Fowler hosts a formal wedding reception as the bride and groom depart for Indianapolis and Asheville then return to Lebanon in three weeks. Guests include Governor and Mrs. Samuel A. Ralston and numerous Indiana notables. Attire features navy blue gown for the bride and taupe beaded robe for Mrs. Neal. The groom, Mr. Neal, is noted for Indiana legislature work and Rural Loan and Savings leadership.

Tauer Walter J. A. Hogshire Cora Matthews Tiulist Matthews Viola Nealis Mary Hogshire Albert Witt C. F D. C Lebanon Neal C.F United States Indiana Seasions

Dodson and Robinson Tie The Knot In Atlanta

Mrs J A Brown announces the marriage of Hassel Milcolm Dodson to Miss Anna Laura Robinson in Atlanta Georgia on October 2 at Saint Luke's Church. The bride is the third daughter of Mr and Mrs Jamies Boykin Robinson of Atlanta. She studied at Miss COE Mason's School for Young Ladies in Terry Town Hudson NY. Dodson works in the advertising department of a large Atlanta newspaper and has many friends here offering congratulations.

J. A. Brown Hassel ‘Milcolm Dodson Anna Laura Robinson Atlanta Saint Luke's Church Terry- townton-Hudson N.Y Dodeon

Jase Pie Social At Lebanon Lodge No. 45

In Lebanon, Lodge No. 45 of the Knights of Pythias held a social event on Thursday night. Members gathered for fellowship and planned upcoming activities.

Jase Lebanon Lodge No. 45 K. of P

Burglar Attacks Couple With Hammer in Indianapolis

An Indianapolis home on Eddy street was burgled as a man struck Mrs Frances Smith with a hammer and beat John Smith. Mrs Smith crawled to her husband's rescue and frightened the intruder away before neighbors arrived. Mrs Smith treated for head wounds. Smith suffered bruises and a dislocated shoulder. Police arrived an hour later.

International News Service Indianapolis Ind John Smith Eddy Street Frances Smith Smith Dirs Sophie Smith

Cradle Roll Babies Entertained by Tabitha Helpers

The Tabitha Helpers of Central Christian Sunday school hosted cradle roll babies and mothers for a party in the church vestry. Decorations featured fall flowers, greenery, and white curtains while the program included songs, solos, readings, and a talk. The youngest attendee was Alberts Marie Broshar, two months old, and the event marked Donna Hodgen’s second birthday, celebrated the day before.

Tabitha Central Christian Sunday School America Miles Goldiene Grove Earl Higgins Roy Metzger B. L. Baker Alberts Marie Broshar Walter Broshar Donna Hodgen Virgil Eilison

Delegates Head to Madison for Charity Conference

Rev. K. W. Robbins, Mrs. George Comley, and Mrs. By McKey will depart Saturday for Madison Indiana to attend the Conference of the State Board of Charities. Robbins serves as the city delegate while Comley and McKey are members of the delegation. The meeting runs until the following Tuesday.

K. W. Robbins George Comley By, McKey Madison Ind State Board of Charities Seasson Rav, Robbins Comley Mra. McHey

Higher Court Reverses Verdict In Indianaplis Case

Indiana Supreme Court reverses Marion Superior Court verdict in the William By Block Company et al case. The ruling remands for a new trial, holding the owner and general contractor may bear duty to inspect equipment only when in control of the work. Appellant Anna Leet sought $9000 in damages for her husband’s death during cleaning work on the Black store exterior.

Marion William By Block Company Et al Indianapolis Anna Leet Indiana Supreme Court Supreme Court William H Black Bedford Stone Company John Armond Burng Armand Ludgrie

Kirtleys Return From Southern Missionary Meeting

Dr and Mrs L W Kirtley and Rev A L Ward return at noon from Atlanta Georgia where they attended the Christian church missionary convention held October 7 through October 10 They report a splendid convention and generous hospitality They visited Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Missionary Ridge Chickamauga Battlefield and Ward Helmont College Nashville Tenn They also stopped at Mammoth Cave Kentucky on the return trip Dr and Mrs Higgins also returned home Thursday.

L. W. Kirtley Shipley A. L. Ward Allanta The Christian Church Chattanooga Tenn Lookout Mountain Missionary Ridge Battlefield Chicamauga Kirtley Ward-Helmont College Nethville Higgins Mammoth Cave Kentucky

Fall from chair injures Mrs. J A Masters in Thorntown

Mrs. Amanda Masters plans to visit her daughter in law Mrs. J A Masters in Thorntown on Friday for several days. Mrs. J A Masters broke her left arm at the wrist Monday when a chair tipped while she stepped from a stove onto the chair.

Amanda Masters Thorntown J. A. Masters

First Baptist Church Ladies Net $100 From Supper

The ladies of the First Baptist Church raised about $100 at their third annual supper held Wednesday night in the church basement. The funds will go toward church obligations. They regret they could not serve another $100 as attendees could not be accommodated.

The First Baptist Church

Operation for fleeitis a decisive success in city clinic

Dr. Charles Moore and assistant Dr. Jesse Biddle of the city fire department hospital operated on the two pet cats of the establishment this morning for flesitis. The procedure killed the fleas and the cats. Dr. Jesse Grizzle and Dr. H. Mc Coy witnessed but claim no involvement. The cats were dipped in disinfectant solution.

Charles Moore Jesse Biddle City Fire Department Hospital Jesse Grizzle H. McCoy

Death of Two Month Old Edgar Comstock in Noblesville

Friends of Leland Comstock of Noblesville and formerly of Lebanon mourn the death of his two months old son Edgar who passed away Friday night. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon with burial in Arcadia.

Leland Comstock Noblesville Lebanon Edgar Arcadia

Interurban Westward Expansion Tied to Bridge Plans

The Crawfordsville Review notes Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction has invested about $50,000 in Crawfordsville improvements this year. A Westward extension is eyed, with bridge costs over the Wabash River a key hurdle. Danville, Danville area papers and officials from Fountain and Warren counties discuss joint bridge funding and Ben Hur line involvement to connect Danville and Crawfordsville.

Crawfordsville Review Terre Heute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company Crawfordsvile Y. M Ben-Hur Northwestern Covington Wabash River Danville Press-Democrat Grawfordsville Warren Fountain Crawfordsville Ttia Tesat J.T

Died While Visiting Advange Kansas Woman Minnie Staley

Minnie Ellen Staley aged 39 died Tuesday night at her brother John Logan's home in Advance Kansas from complications after arriving for a visit from Milan Kansas. Born June 19 1875 in Boone County she moved to Kansas 17 years ago and was married to George Staley in 1893. She left nine children Stelle Harvey Clyde Claude Archie Cecil Myrtle Willie and Rose and siblings John Charles Joel Logan Rosa Swalls Pennie Vangorder Portia Leet. Funeral services were held at John's home and Saint Swales residence before the body shipped to Milan for burial.

Minnie Ellen Staley Logan Advante Milan Kan Kansas George Staley Stelle Harvey Clyde Claude Archie Cecil Myrtle Willie Rose John Charles Joel C Rosa Swalls Pennie Vangorder Portia Leet M. B Kaw John Logan John Swale K. W. Robbins Milen Big Four

Dr Bradt Leads Mission Team Through Indiana Visit

A team headed by Dr Charles Bradt of Chicago secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions tours the region visiting Lafayette Frankfort and Lebanon. The full group will meet in Lebanon in the afternoon at 4 o clock instead of 4:30 to allow them to catch the 5:30 car for Crawfordsville.

Charles Bradt Chicago Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions Lebanon Lafayette Frankfort Crawfordsville

Rural Carriers Meet in Thorntown Program Delights Members

The Boone County Rural Carriers Association met in Thorntown on Tuesday at 3 pm. The program included a piano piece by Bradshaw readings by John Bulett and remarks by the local postmaster and Charley Applepate. Afterward members visited a home for a three course meal and attended a movie. The next meeting will be held in this city.

Boone County Rural Carriers Association Thorntown Mr. Bradshaw John Bulett Charley Applepate New Cony Pete

Mrs Roark Honored At Club Social Event

The Research club hosted a social afternoon on Tuesday to honor Mrs. BM. O. Roark who is soon moving west. Mrs. John Hutchings and Mrs. Ben BR McKey assisted, Hutchings’ lavender and white cosmos decor matching club colors.

BM. O. Roark John Hutchings Ben BR McKey Hutchings The Boity Roark' Lea

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eugenia Alberta Witt Thomas J. Neal Thomas L. Neal Russel M. Dodson Woman Husband Central Christian Church Local Bard of Children's Guardians National Missionary Convention Reanlta Baptist Advange Kas Owen Curry Mrs. Roark
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