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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1914

Page

2

Opening Lyceum Curse Rare Musical Treat in Lebanon

The Riheldaffer Skibinsky company gave a rich opening concert at the Central Christian church with Madame Riheldaffer, Alexander Von Skibinsky, and Mr. Velie. A free school performance followed at the high school with ten numbers and student applause. Tickets and future dates were announced with price details for the Lyceum course.

Central Christian Church Riheldaffer-Skibineky Company Russia Velie New York Lebanon Madame Riheldaffer Alexander von Skibinsky Mr. Skibinsky Liszt Sebroeck Rikeldaffer-Skihinsky Musical Company Wichita Kan Madame Rihellaffer Rze Lyceum Bureau Lebanon Schoola Skibinsky Riheldaffer Thais Zigenerwelski Depvis Louise Charpantler Erenata Moszowski Bercese Ccs Shibinsky Massanet Carl Mr Seebroeck Yelie Garo Nome Verdi Air Madame Buttery Alexander Ekibinsky Madame Hall-Riheldaffer Sidbinisky

Notable lecture set for November 24 by Captain Wobson

An upcoming talk features Captain Richard P. Wobson as the next speaker on the program. The lecture is scheduled for Tuesday November 24, promising a distinguished address that should not be missed.

Ndulta Richard P. Wobson

A W Billings Dead Veteran Leader and Family Survive

H M Billings of Veedersburg died after a long illness. A veteran of the Civil War he served in Company 5 Eighty sixth regiment and was a former Republican candidate for state legislature. Survived by his second wife three sons a daughter and a stepson with relatives in Redland Cal New Ross Williamsport Toledo and Welso Washington.

Bret Billings New Boss H. M. Billings Veedersburg Montgomery County Eighty-sixth Regiment A. B. Walker New Ross Billings Redland Cal H. D. Billings Williamsport Charles Hartsook Welso Wash A. B. Brown Toledo Evangeline Billings

Kirklin Youths Fined for Breaking Into Car

Six Kirklin youths aged eighteen to twenty three pleaded guilty to malicious trespass after being linked to stealing two cases of beer from a Monon freight car. Judge M. Boulden assessed fines and costs totaling 73.90 each, with arrangements to pay. The October 14 theft was investigated by Detective John A. Hayes.

Frankfurt Crescent News Kirklin M. Boulden Monon Railroad Lee Toney William Hunt Jesse Fulkerson James Amber John Ward Fay Everman John Marshall Monon John A. Hayes Lafayette

Rumley Company Sues Jeremiah Godfrey for $2000

The Rumley Company files suit in Boone circuit court against Jeremiah Godfrey seeking a $2000 judgment including interest and costs. It notes a prior 1904 judgment by Gaar Scott & Co. for $1220 and costs, with only $89.05 paid by 1904 06 07, and that the debt was assigned to the Rumley company on 1912 12 15. Attorney on record is CG D Ovear.

M. Rumley Company Boone Jeremiah Godfrey Gaar Scott & Co CG. D. Ovear

Miss Shannon Hosts Friends In Honor Of Mrs Spear

Miss Shannon entertained a group of friends Friday at her East Washington street home in compliment to Mrs Osmond Spear of Indianapolis. The evening brought much pleasure and a delicious three inch course was served by the hostess.

Miss May Shannon East Washington Street Osmond Spear Indianapolis W. A. Williams

Campbell Powell nuptials unite Muncie and Kokomo

Herman Campbell of Muncie and Vada Powell of Kokomo were married Sunday at the bride’s brother Harry Powell’s home in Kokomo. Both had previously lived in Frankfort with Ora Powell family.

Herman Campbell Muncie Vada Powell Kokomo Harry Powell Ora Powell Frank

Death of Mark B Crist in Pittsburg Pa

Mark B Crist died Monday morning at his Pittsburg home after a short illness believed to start with tonsillitis followed by pneumonia. He was 38, born December 2, 1872, and had lived in Pittsburg ten years with Westinghouse Electric, soon to become chief electrical engineer. He leaves his father L M Crist editor of the Thorntown Argus Enterprise, a wife and five children. The body will be brought to Thorntown for burial with funeral likely Thursday.

Mark B. Crist Pittsburg L. M. Crist Thorntown Crist Shelbyville Indianapolis Burit Westinghouse Electrical Company L. M. Grist Thorntown Argus Enterprise

Pioneer Davenport Family Marks Boone County Early Life

A Thorn-ton Arkansas? Boone county tale recalls Milton Davenport born in a one room Eagle Creek cabin in May. Now octogenarian town clerk of Zionsville, he recounts bear fights, wild meat gathering, a deer taken with a flint gun, and a daring rescue when a squaw tried to abduct his baby sister from the sugar trough cradle.

Thornton; Argus Enterprise Boone Austin Davenport Eagle Creek Eagle Township Boone County Fran Milton Zionsville Davenport

Crews Heads to Shelbyville to Establish Residence

R. J. Crews left Tuesday for Shelbyville where he will reside permanently. He has an option on an eight room dwelling and plans to engage in the shoe business in that city in the near future.

B. L. Crews R. J. Crews Shelbyville

Wonderful Example of Devotion to Art Shown

Article profiles violinist Alexander Von Skibinsky of the Ribeldoffer- Skibinsky Musical Company. It recounts his 4th of July accident in the United States where a firecracker cost him the index finger, his recovery, and continued practice. It notes his return to America aboard the Celtic and his wartime exemption from military service.

Alexander von Skibinsky Ribeldoffer- Skibinsky Musical Company Central Christian Church Skibingky America Skibinsky Skibinaky Celtic

German classes at Lelgnan high school raise funds for room decor

Last year the German classes used birthday boxes to collect money for German art in the classroom, totaling over $17. This year the senior class beat the instructors 7 to 0 in a cold game, with mixed errors and notable plays, while German department head Mrs. Cora E. Doehitmann is praised for building a strong program.

Lelgnan High School Cora E. Doehitmann

Death by Own Action Verdict in Crawfordsville

In Crawfordsville on October 25 Justice T W Sutton ruled that Mrs Nora Ford died from taking carbolic acid in a personal crisis at the home of Mrs Ella Vantleven during a three week visit. Evidence showed she appeared in good spirits and not brooding prior to death. Her body was sent to Elwood with a brother in law from New Augusta claiming the remains.

Crawfordsville Nora Ford Ella Vantleven Mandy Norming T. W. Sutton Justice Sutton Elwood

Studying Medicine Walter Hodge Reports Letter from Harry Church

Walter Hodge received a letter from Harry Church now at Kansas University Lawrence Kan He is a proud local high school graduate class of 1913 He attended Wabash college last year and started pre medicine at Kansas He will finish his last part of the course at Rosedale Kan and aims to enter medical study in a year He is known here as a hard working energetic young man and is wished success

Walter Hodge Harry Church Kansas University Lawrence Kan Church Wabash College Kansas Institution Rosedale Kar

Brakeman Rescues Elderly Woman From Freight Train

An elderly woman wandering onto a Lebanon street crossing narrowly escaped a Central Indiana freight train. Brakeman J. H. Barton leapt from the engine pilot and pulled her clear minutes before impact, saving her life.

Central Indiana Lebanon Street J. H. Barton

Whitestown Public School Supper Supports Athletics

The Whitestown high school and grades hosted a Saturday supper with a good menu and a neat sum raised for athletic purposes. A short program was held. Miss Elsie Reynolds won chocolates for being most popular, while Harold Harshbarger received a pillow as the laziest boy, given in good humor.

Whitestown Elsie Reynolds Harold Harshbarger

Car Breaks Down Delays Interurban Between Towns

A work car broke down on the interurban road between Whitestown and Zionsville Tuesday, delaying the eastbound car due at 2 22 oclock. The Lebanon bound train was not affected.

Whitestown Zionsville Lebanon

German Girl in Pryitz Describes World War Support

Miss Vernie Frank received a letter from Kate Kem pin of Pryitz Germany with photos and maps. The message praises German victories and soldiers, condemns Belgium and Russia, notes wounded and hospital work, and urges prayers for Germany and Austria. It reflects wartime sentiment and personal connection through a school correspondence program.

Vernie Frank Kate Kempin Pryitz Germany Social High School Pyritz Vernie America Luttich Mmost Paris von Hindenburg Vernic

Little Daughter of Reed Holloman Undergoes Surgery

Elzsbeth Holloman five year old daughter of Reed and Mrs. Holloman of Santa Fe New Mexico was operated on at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis on Saturday morning. A growth was removed from her nose and she was reported to be getting along nicely. Mrs Holloman and the child came to Indiana last week for the operation and to visit Mrs Mary B Bassett in Indianapolis and Mr Holloman's relatives in Lebanon.

Elzsbeth Reed Holloman Santa Fe N. M Methodist Hospital Indianapolis Mr. Bolloman Lebanon

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Lyceum Curse Riheldaffer - Skibinsky Company Alla Crarovienne Bratkovald Dncore Chopin Sidbinsky Cadman Mulder Mme Lebanon Lyceum Association Aengoa Prles A. W. Billings Rumley Company Miss Shannon Campbell—Powell Mark Lebanon High School Kersey Wilp Bush Partner Whitehead Reathe Dye Hartley Smelser DeVol P Brown Woughton Lambert Slagle Scifres Demuares Plannigan Adams Brown Benjamin Milton Stirres G.T. Buchanan Martinayillo Pletes Kansas University Ing Whitestown Public Schools Givens
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