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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1914

Page

4

George M Miller Expires After One Year Illness

George M Miller died at 11 p m Sunday at 406 Indianapolis avenue after a seven week illness. He was 67 years old, born October 3 1847 in Pittsburg Carroll county Indiana and had lived in Indiana all his life. Surviving are two wives and several children. Funeral at his residence Tuesday at 2 p m with Rev K W Robbins officiating. interment Oak Hill cemetery.

George M. Miller Indianapolis Avenue Mr. Miler Pittsburg Carroll County Ind Indiana Lebanon Amanda J. Pickerel Whitesville Sarah E. McMullen Jasper Miller Rushville Margaret Cuppy Waveland Walter Miller Maude Miller Lews- Pont Chester Miller Earl Park Methodist Church of Lebanon K. W. Robbins Oak Hill

Glad Missionary Tidings Weekly Society Meeting Recap

The regular Mission Society of the first Christian church met with strong attendance. Rev A W Cash led prayers, Mrs Corda Adams read scripture, and letters from missionaries in Japan, including Rev EB McCord, highlighted the quake relief and country beauty. Various readings, poems, and current events followed, with a note on Mary Reed’s leprosy healing and a teaser for Miss Alice Trus of Boston to speak at the next meeting.

the First Christian Church Corda Adams A. W. Cash Hendershot Japan EB. K. McCord Retha Henderson Myra. Adams Cash Henderson Myrtle Emmert Susie Fry Christian Girls ‘School Christian Church Bealah Gray Mary Reed Alice Trus Boston Mass

First Time Together At Arome South Of Lebanon

Mr and Mrs George Lindamood gathered five children and relatives including Lewis McCarty of Palestine Texas Wr Lindamood Floyd Lindamood Attica Indiana Elmer Dinsmore Walter Lind Lindamood Homer Woodward New Brunswick for a fourteen year reunion at a country gathering near Lebanon The afternoon was memorable with extended family present.

Arome Lebanon George Lindamood Lewis McCarty Palestine Tex Floyd’ Lindamood Attica Ind Elmer Dinsmore Walter Lind Smmood Homer Wood‘ward New Brunswick Mudt

Preparing for Winter Farm Stock and Equipment

Farmers should inspect stable floors walls and ventilation and ensure bedding is stored. Cover tools and machinery, shelter gear, grease parts to prevent rust, and use shredded fodder for bedding. Proper prep reduces disease risk, manure loss, and spring labor.

Sali

Metzger Freed From Jail In Bond Reduction Hearing

Fula Metzger, jailed since September 24 on bootlegging charges, was released after he posted 100 bond in circuit court. Judge Combs reduced his original 500 bond after Metzger pleaded not guilty and requested the lower amount. Metzger and Frank Siler were arrested for illegal sales of intoxicants to Elmer Parkingon of Forest.

Fula Metzger Metzger Combs Metzer Frank Siler Elmer Parkingon Forest

Open Meeting on Corn Grading Held in Lebanon

A free open meeting for corn producers, handlers, and consumers will be held in Lebanon on Friday October 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the city building. R W Imel local grain dealers millers and county agent will lead with two addresses by Dr J W T DuVel and Professor I Christie. The meeting continues the schedule from October 19 through October 31 at Tipton Indiana.

Lebanon R. W. Imel J. W. T. DuVel Bureau of Grain Standardization Department of Agriculture Washington, D I. Christie Agricultural Extension Department of Purdue University United States Tipton Ind

Nelson Family Reunion at Union Church

Eva Cunningham returned from Danville Kentucky with her sister Angelina Poulter and brother Innie Chavers and spouse for the Nelson family reunion at Union Church. About 118 people attended a noon dinner after group pictures were taken.

Eva Cunningham Danville Angelina Poulter Innie Chavers Nelson Hdl Union Church Aksrne

Injured Worker Sues for Five Thousand Dollars

Walter Knickerbocker of this city sues Frank Hinds and Robert Hinds for $5,000 damages in circuit court over a September 24 accident at a Lebanon separator plant site. He alleges a gasoline engine lacking repair caused his hand and wrist injuries while starting the engine, while he earned $15 weekly and cites broken crank and unguarded gear as the cause. Milton L. Clawson represents the plaintiff.

Frankfort Creatent-News Lebanon Walter Knickerbocker Frank Hinds Robert Hinds Kickerbocker Hinds & Son Knickerbocker Milton L. Clawson Indignancis

Indiana Real Estate Association Ends First Convention

The Indiana Real Estate Association wrapped up its first annual convention at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis. Fort Wayne was chosen to host the 1915 meeting, while Indianapolis will bid for 1926 and Terre Haute for 1917. Edward Morris of Indianapolis was re elected president with a full slate of district vice presidents and officers. The group adopted ethics rules, constitutional convention support, and a real estate tax act plan, plus a Woman's Auxiliary formed led by Mrs. Sewell and Mrs. White. Walter White reported 170 members enrolled, including 62 from Indianapolis.

Indiana Real Estate Association Claypool Indianapolis Fort Wayne Vott Io Edward P. Wise Gary Terre Haute Frank R. Kiefner J. B. Pfister Terrel Haute J. Edward Morris Lee J. Nindo Wayne Marcus Sonning Evansville Charles Emerson Muncie Edward I. Wise B. Luge Anderson Andrew S. Clemons Crawfordaville GC. P. White Lafayette W. “Alsh Wabash Lewid F. Cardés Toneph Rice Elkhart Walter White National Association of Real Hatate Exchanges Woman's Auxiliary W. P. Sewell B. Wils

Disease Prevention Day gains state wide attention in Indiana

Friends of the Indiana Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis celebrate a successful Disease Prevention Day campaign. Churches, clubs, educators, and schoolchildren joined parades and educational efforts, drawing national notice and potential annual state holiday plans. New Mexico and media outlets like Leslie's Weekly and Saturday Evening Post covered the events.

Friends of the Indiana Society For the Prevention of Tuberculosis Indiana Wario Nathan Straus New York Ralston

Mitten Factory Busy Meeting Demand This Season

The mitten factory runs well ahead of expectations with eighty three employees and a need for more women at the machines. Capacity ranges from five hundred to one thousand dozen per day depending on style, and samples of dozens of styles are shown for customer customization.

Mitten

Insurance Writers Form Federation in Indiana Meeting

Nathan A. Perrill attended the first meeting of Indiana insurance writers at the Clay Pool Hotel in Indianapolis. The federation aims to unite all insurance writers to influence state legislature and prevent insurance from becoming a state run industry. George W. Panghorn was elected president and BH. Klackmorton secretary, both of Indianapolis.

Nathan A. Perrill Insurance Writers Claypool Indianapolis Federation of the Insurance Writers of Indian George W. Panghorn BH. XN. Klackmorton Elao That City

Family Reunion Honors George Bauer Sr in Horton Indiana

A family reunion on October 11 at the home of Mr and Mrs C B Bauer of Horton Indiana celebrated the 86th birthday of George Bauer Sr. Attending were Mr and Mrs Fred M Bauer and family Mr and Mrs William Wheatley and family Mrs Georges Bauer Jr and grandson Mr Russell Richroine of Indianapolis Mr and Mrs Themen Moorhouse and family of Lebanon and Mr and Mrs John Bauer and family among others.

Mra C.be. Bauer Horton Ind George Bauer Fred M. Bauer Land William T. Wheatley Georges Bauer Russell Richroine Indianapolis Themen Moorhouse Lebanon Miri John Bauer Famil Dwar

Two Men Arrested by Game Wardens for Illicit Nets and Spear

Alva King and Eli Lowring of Sugarcreek township near Pickard were arrested by Deputy Fish Commissioners George B. Lail and J. S. Bravey for possessing dip nets, a fish spear, and a 90-foot seine. They pleaded guilty and were fined 5 dollars plus costs totaling 23.30 each. nets and seines were confiscated and burned, spear destroyed.

Frankfort Justice of the Peace F. M. Boulden King Lowring Fish’ Commissioners Boone County Clinton County Sugar Creek Township

Protecting Women From City Employment Dangers

The Church Federation and the YWCA of Indianapolis urge caution for young women moving from the country to the city. They advise budgeting for living costs, avoiding flashy clothing, and seeking early guidance from YWCA and Church Federation offices. Guidance covers preparation, direct reporting of intent, and steady work effort for advancement.

The Church Federation Indianapolis

Musical Tea Surprises Bride-To-Be Beulah Campbell

Miss Mary Coons hosted a musical tea at East Pearl Street for Beulah Campbell ahead of her October 28 marriage to Ben Coombs. Thirty-two guests enjoyed solos, piano, and mandolin, with a two course tea, yellow and green decor, and a miniature altar that concealed a bridal shower gift reveal.

Mary Coons East Pearl Street Beulah Campbell Ben Coombs Esther Coombs George Palmer Roy Metzger Charles Hartman Will Smith Campbell Coombs Miss Coons Alrs. H. N. Coons Beulah Davis Charles LaFollette Dr. Armetrong Thorntown Robinson

Six Persons Hurt In Auto Accident On Ends Bridge

Earl Hamilton pitcher for the St. Louis Browns was injured seriously and Miss Pearl Kelly of this city was hurled forty feet to railroad tracks and badly hurt. Four other women were injured when their car crashed into the east end of Ends bridge at 1 15 this morning. Kelly was taken to a hospital with a broken right leg and possible internal injuries. The watchman said the auto traveled forty to fifty miles per hour as Hamilton tried a quick turn. Water from a broken fire plug flowed onto Kelly, who was in danger of being crushed between trains.

Huntersational News Service ST. Louis Etober 10 Earl Hamilton St. Louis Browns Pearl Kelly Hamilton Ends Bridge Miss Kelly

Engagment Announced For Ming Haze Beelar And Will Marklin

The Zionaville Times reports the engagement of Ming Haze Beelar and Will Marklin of Indianapolis, to be celebrated with a November 1 ceremony. The announcement was made at a 6 o'clock dinner Tuesday night near town, drawing a large gathering and many congratulatory wishes.

Zionaville Times A. Beelar Ming Haze Will Marklin Indianapolis Bess Minnie Black Fairy Scott Grace Knox Cleo Am Pioy Kinnaman Mre Bantee ‘Whitmore Ruth Neidlinger Ethel Klingensmith Clea Kepple Goldie ‘Cruse Lottie Shelburne Lottie Smith Ottinger Ruby Tilton Bessi DeLong

Eunice Johnston Fractures Arm After Fall

Eunice Johnston, daughter of Mr Johnson of West Chicago, fell Monday and broke both bones of her arm. Drs. Schults and Beck attended to her injuries.

Eunice Johnston Or Johnson West Chicago Tre

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H. W. Rob First Christian Church Unus Ually Lindamood Nelson Family Reunion Mitten Factory Squire Perril Seine Church Federation of Indianapolis Miss Mary Coons Misa Haze Will Markiin
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