County tax levy unchanged as board approves 1900s budget
County council finished annual session approving a 47.90 cent levy on the hundred for taxes. General levy sits at 32.90 cents, with gravel road and bridge repairs cut to 14 cents. Detailed appropriations include salaries for clerk, auditor, treasurer, sheriff, surveyor, county superintendent, assessor, coroner, health commissioner, and many offices, plus expenses for poor relief, court, jail, bridges, poor farm, and public works totaling substantial funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary Board of Finance
Teachers Institute
Aealth
Board of Review
Marion
Clinton
Washington
Sugar Creek
Jefferson
Genter
Union
Eagle
Perry
Harrison
Jackson
Worth
Court House
Farmers Institute
Gircuit
Board of Children’s Guardians
Sergeant Long Chosen for Indiana National Rifle Team
Sergeant John C. Long of Lebanon Co is named among twenty selected from a state rifleman's competition at Fort Benjamin Harrison to train for the Indiana team. The group will train twenty days or more before a squad is chosen to represent Indiana at the National Competition beginning October 5, 1914, at Fort Riley Kansas.
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Fort Benjamin Harrison
Fort
Indiana
Fort Riley
Kansas
John C. Long
Lebanon Co
Co. L. 2d
Inf
Esther Essex Called by Death Funeral Thursday
Esther Barentia Essex died at her Union township home after a five week illness from valvular heart disease. Born March 7 1847 in Boone county she married John Essex in 1861 and left children William P Alonzo E Mary Josephine Berkley Fernin George Ava Minnie Burns Francis Copenhaver and Hughy Burton. Survived by siblings Ezra Good Sarah Hoover and Hannah Strong she was a Lutheran East of Whitestown parish member. Funeral services were at Pleasant View church and burial followed at Pleasant View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Barentia Essex
Union Township
Mrs. Essex
Boone County
Ind
John Essex
William P
Alonzo E
Mary Josephine Berkley
Ferninand George
Fell Through The Ties A Horse Carried To Cross Bridge
A team from Oak Hill cemetery escaped their stable and charged toward Superior street. One horse jumped the bridge but fell through the ties mid crossing, wedging itself as bystanders debated shooting it. Fred Moler ordered beams cut to release the animal which survived but was badly bruised and skinned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill Cemetery
Superior Street
Fred Moler
Oak Hill
Patterson leaves for Chanute to take civil engineer post
Walter Patterson son of Mrs George Patterson of East Main street starts early today for Chanute Kansas where he will serve as civil engineer with the Santa Fe railroad. Since Purdue graduation last June he has worked in Clinton county surveyor's office in Frankfort. He is praised as a splendid young man with many friends who wish him success in his chosen work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Patterson
George Patterson
East Main Street
Chenute
Kas
Santa Fe Railroad A8
Purdue
Clinton’ County
Frankfort
Patterson
Dr Albert Finch Died Suddenly In Jamestown
James town resident Dr Albert Finch died after being found unconscious in his Ramsey hotel room Wednesday morning. He came from Jamestown, lived in the hotel briefly, and died near noon. He was born in Black Creek, educated in Walnut township, studied at Merom college, practiced in Jamestown and Advance, later worked for a medical supply firm. Survived by wife Esther Patterson, son Pearl, brothers Ashury John O Emmet and sister Mrs Jacob Coster. Funeral planned in Jamestown.
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Crawfordsville
Albert Finch
Jamestown
Ramsey Hotel
Finch
Robert Finch
Black Creek
Walnut Township
Merom College
C. H. Jones
Mace
Ind
Advance
Ohio
Central States
Esther Patterson
Pearl
Hillsboro
Ashury
Lebanon
John O
Indianapolis
Emmet
Jacob Coster
Town
Library Book Party Hosted by Miss Mary Hosford
Miss Mary Hosford of East Pearl Street entertained about thirty girl friends Friday afternoon at a library book party. Golden glow and late summer flowers decorated the rooms while music contests and cards provided entertainment. Refreshments of ice cream cake and punch were served. Miss Daphne Fink of Thorntown attended as an out of town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hosford
East Pearl’ Street
Daphne Fink
Thorntown
Showing Well Billy Boreh Returns to Form at Training Mile
Doug Goodwin’s four year old pacer Billy Boreh showed strong form in training. The horse began pacing after July first with a trial mile of 2:17, last half 1:07 and final quarter 8.44. Billy Burch is a full brother to Wend and Hegitate. The Goodwins and Wyatt family visitors from Indianapolis and Lebanon shared a pleasant Whitely County trip before returning home.
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Billy Boreh
Doug Goodwin
Billy Burch
Wend
Hegitate
Mr. Goodwin
Friends surprise newlyweds at Delphi wedding shower
About forty guests gathered Monday evening at the West Walnut street home of Mr. and Mrs. Urban Weitzel to surprise the newly married couple, Miss Mary Schmitters of Delphi and groom, with a miscellaneous gifts shower. The evening featured euchre and well wishes for many happy years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urban Weitzel
Delphi
Mary Schmitters
Weitzel
West Walnut Street
Lebanon Reserves face Greenwood in muddy ground makeup
The Lebanon Reserves will play Greenwood next Sunday in a makeup game postponed by mud. Greenwood features several big leaguers eager to spoil the locals record, promising a hard fought, likely top contest of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Greenwood
Pacing Mare Nellie Ross Sold to West Virginia Buyer
Nellie Ross the four year old pacing mare trained by W H Gott was sold by Jay Davis of Advance to a Mr Pennington of West Virginia. The price was described as satisfactory though not disclosed. Nellie Ross raced four times this year, earning money each start, and has shown speed with potential for a strong record with proper handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Davis
Advance
Nellie Ross
Pennington
West Virginia
Mr. Davis
W. H. Gott
Patrons Invited to Inspect Central School Building
Patrons of Central school and friends of Lebanon schools are invited to inspect the Central building Friday evening from seven to nine. See the ventilated assembly room, sewing machines, fire escape provisions, and classrooms where children learn. Enjoy refreshments with the 8-A class and music by Troutman's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Schools of
Lebanon
Troutman
Moose Lodge Continues After Charter Disbandment
A Tuesday column corrected an earlier report that the Moose lodge would disband. The Moose Home, its social auxiliary, surrenders its charter and disbands, while the lodge continues. A liquor sale charge was filed against Moose Home members, which defended the case in Squire Perrill's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Lodge
Moose Home
Squire Perrill
Gang attack left Grover Caldwell injured in downtown Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Star reports Grover Caldwell of Lebanon aged 22 was injured last night by a gang of boys after an evening at a South West Street residence. Police arrested Willie Sullivan, 19, of 416 West South Street, alleged gang leader, charged with assault and battery and released on $1,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Grover Caldwell
Lebanon
Ind
South West Street
Willie Sullivan
West South Street
Sullivan
Mrs. Jones Buried Today in Jamestown
Mrs Nancy Jones a former New Ross resident died at Jamestown Monday night after a long tuberculosis illness. She had married twice, first to James Ray then William Jones, and leaves three children from her first marriage. Funeral held at First M E church this morning at ten, with Rev Cornelius Airhart officiating. sister in law of John W and Winson Jones attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Jones
New Ross
Jamestown
Miss Linn
James Ray
William Jones
Eeo
M. E
Cornelius Airhart
Herod Family Reunion Held At Brookside Park
The Herod family reunion gathered Sunday in Brookside Park Indianapolis with strong attendance. Officers John Herod Lebanon W B Herod Indianapolis Ralph Herod Franklin were reelected president vice president and secretary. Representatives from Marion Boone Putnam Montgomery Johnson Hendricks counties and Oklahoma attended. A large noon dinner followed. The event was one of the best ever and enjoyed by all.
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Herod
Brookside Park
Indianapolis
John Herod
Lebanon
W. B. Herod
Ralph Herod
Franklin
Marion
Boone
Putnam
Montgomery
Johnson
Hendricks
Oklahoma
Atkins Perigo Reunion Held at Kinesid’s Grove
The Atkins and Perigo families held a reunion at Kinesid's grove two miles north of Gadsden on Monday. About 112 attendees came from Indianapolis Westfield Broad Ripple Thorntown Lebanon and nearby areas. The program included music by the Perigo orchestra and Atkins sisters with family history by Clark Atking. William W Atkins of Lebanon was the oldest present and Margaret Quick was the youngest. A noon dinner featured 100 watermelons. Officers were John Perigo Slabtown president and Samuel Atkins Gadsden secretary. The 1915 reunion will be at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins-Perigo
John Perigo
Slabtown
Samuel Atkins
Gadsden
Two Lebanon Vorses Shine in 2:20 Trot at State Fair
In the 2:20 trot at the state fair Rose D. owned by Dr. Halk Thorntown earned third money while Wead owned by Doug Goodwin finished fifth. Rose D. placed sixth in heat one, then third in heat two and second in heat three as Wend placed third fifth and fourth across heats. The third heat clocked 2:12 24, with Wayside a Kentucky stallion challenging before a late stretch move by Terre Haute’s Everett Osborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose D
Dr. Halk
Thorntown
Wead
Doug Goodwin
Wend
Tommy DeForest
the DeForest
Baron Todd
McDonald Stable
Levi Turner
Talbott
Everett Osborn
Terre Haute
Wayside
Kentucky
Sidney Dillion
Ezra Chaille Victim of Robbery at Illinois Central Station
Ezra Chaille, son of Leat Charlie, was robbed at the Illinois Central station in Chicago on Tuesday morning. A man in a brown suit struck him, stealing $80, a watch, and a diamond ring. Chaille, employed in Redfield, was en route home to Elizaville and was cared for by police and a physician before continuing to Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Charlie
Leat Charlie
Elizaville
Illinois Central
Chicago
Charlie
Redfield
Ilinois Central Station
Lebanon
Clute
Birthday Surprise For David Sullee Sets Cheerful Tone
East Walnut street resident David Sullee marked his thirty eighth birthday with a well planned Tuesday night surprise. About fifty friends and neighbors gathered quietly as he chatted with his brother and father. Ice cream and cake followed a pleasant evening. Readings of inspector appointments for forthcoming elections appear alongside the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Sullee
East Walnut Street
Alvin Salle
Elmer Wines
William Cunningham
Ben Young
Elmer Stark
Mont Shepherd
Byfield
John Dooley
John Murphy
Thomas Adair
P. Harris
Anna Williams
J. A. Shaw
Ella Marsh
Lela
Lida Young
Helen Copeland
Miss Via Simpson Dies at 67 in Boone County
Zionsville dispatch reports Miss Via Simpson age sixty seven wealthy and renowned Boone county resident died Tuesday at her niece Mrs Mabel Starkey Mills home after a three week illness. She lived alone for years as the last survivor of a large family. Funeral is set for Thursday afternoon at her home with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zionsville
Via Simpson
Boone County
Mabel Starkey Mills
Crown Hill Cemetery
Indianapolla
Picture Show Party Hosts Sunday School Class
Mrs. S. Heath entertained her Methodist church young ladies with a picture show party at the Olympic theater on Tuesday evening. Refreshments followed at Star Drug Store. Guests included Leona Winn, Jean Morrie, Helen Richey, Marie Titus, Mary Henderson, Pauline Garret, Lucile Price, Glee Bowen, Grace Witt, Audra Bratton and Ruth Bratton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5. S. Heath
the Methodist Church
Olympic Theater
Star Drug Store
Mrs. Heath
Leona Winn
Jean Morrie
Helen Richey
Marie “Titus
Mary Henderson
Pauline Garret
Lucile Price
Glee Bowen
Grace Witt
Audra Bratton
Ruth Bratton
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Taxleh
Sergeant Long
Co. L. J. N. Gin
Esther Essex
Pired
Pleasant View
Santa FE
Chanute
Aubury Finch
James
Church of Christ
Library Book
Ed Wyatt
Verlin
Charles Blew
Whitley County
Eliza
Mollie Dickerson
Dickerson
Sly
Mrs. Urban
Price
HEEP
WM. Jones
Alivea
Atkins
Perigo Reunion
Minesid's Grove
Ezra Chailie
Dakdta
Nounce Election Officers
David
W. B. Kimble
Charles Howard
Miles B. Smith
Asbury Williams
John A. DuVall
Alonzo Perkins
J. D. Lewis
John W. Morrison
David V. Sanders
D. R. McDonald
Val Riggens
B. F. Herdrich
J. L. Saunders
J. M. Small
Cobb
A. H. Snyder
Rufus Conrad
B. W. Stultz
H. H. Avery
C. W. Green
Charles W. Dickerson
G. A. Everett
George Linton
W. F. Harrison
C. C. Bowman
E. M Graves
E. Rank
BE. M. Date
R, Stewart
Miller
Vie Shieson
Mrs. S
Heath
Young
Hailes
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