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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1914

Page

10

Patrons Night Observed at Central School Open House

Joe Patron's night drew about two hundred parents and friends to the Lebanon Central school Friday from seven to nine. Miss Lydia Bell greeted visitors while 8A pupils guided them through the building noting new ventilating windows, chairs, a fire-escape door, five new sewing machines, and cement steps. The program featured an orchestra led by Prof. Troutman and a sequence of selections, with refreshments served in the basement by 8A pupils.

Central School Lebanon Lydia Bell George B. Jones Parent-Teacher Association Jones Gaynell Stump Troutman San Diego Lyle Neal Byron Rayle Miss Kindig Leslie Troutman Helen Caldwell Anna Byers Cora Haller Margaret Day Nannie Miller Charlotte Opel Ethel Barlow Rose Sims May Shannon Richardton Kenyon Stephenson T. Alexander Lennus Gollidy

Mission Service at St Joseph Begins Tomorrow

The Catholic church will host mission services starting tomorrow with sessions at 9 am and 7 30 pm. Rev J J Boyle of the Notre Dame Missionary band will address attendees. he is described as a fluent speaker and keen thinker. The public is invited to attend all services, which continue through the week.

Catholic Church J. J. Boyle Notre Dame Missionary Band Ias

Doug Goodwin’s mare claims second in Covington 2:30 trot

Part of the Bacon, driven by Doug Goodwin, finished second in all three heats at Covington on Thursday. The Boone county mare pushed the winner in every heat as each heat clocked 2:24 1.4.

Doug Goodwin Hesitate Covington Boone County

Indian Squaws Fight at Miller Brothers Show Departure

A commotion in a Lafayette sleeping car ahead of the Miller Brothers Wild West show involved two Indian squaws in a heated altercation. The dispute centered on jealousy over a husband, but no weapons were drawn. A bystander chief intervened as the crowd gathered near Smith street. The conflict ended with hair pulling and shouts rather than violence.

Miller Brothers

Tug of War Fizzles as Rope Breaks Five Times

Spectators watched Lebanon High's tug of war collapse as the rope snapped five times during Friday’s pasture match. Underclassmen and others fought until the rope finally broke, forcing a postponement to a later week after a larger rope was secured.

Lebanon High School Adney Stoke

Expert marksman nets prize money at Grand American shoot

Elza Silver, Chicago based Lebanon High School alum, won $67.75 after finishing strong in Dayton event. He hit 92 of 100 in prelims and 93 in the Grand American, claiming Chicago championship status with a sharp overall showing. First prize was $3500 and he nearly matched the leader.

Elza Silver Lebanon Chicago Dayton Silver

Wild West Show Delights Lebanon Crowd Saturday

The Miller Brothers Arlington Wild West show toured Lebanon Saturday with two performances near the Midland railroad. Iron Tail the Sioux chief and Joe Miller led a 500-person, 359-horse production featuring new acts like auto polo and a grand parade with cowboys, Indians, and bands.

Miller Bros Arlingtons Lebanon Midland Railroad Lafayette Lot Joe Miller Estade Iron Tail Custer 101 Wild West Af Miller Brothers & Arlington

Whitestown school bond sale sees no bidders

No bidders appeared for Whitestown school bonds on Saturday, eliminating the need for a restraining order to halt the sale. The outcome suggests no interest at full price and a lawsuit looming, with the dispute likely to peak in days.

Whitestown

Election Commission Named for Fall Ballots

The fall election canvassing board will include E. C. Gullion Clark Lindsey and Jaffies Gardner responsible for ballots and canvassing duties after ballots are turned in.

E. C. Gullion Clark Lindsey Jamey Gardner Jaffies Gardner

Jail and County Farm Inspectors Tour City

A. B. Charman, inspector for the Board of State Charities based at the State House in Indianapolis, conducted Saturday morning inspections of the county jail and county farm, noting conditions and operations during the visit.

A. BR. Charman Board of State Charities State House Iodianapolis Arth

Paris Under Fire War Changes City Life and Habits

International News Service reports Paris during mobilization as life tightens. Kiosks sell minimal war news while weeklies vanish, cafes close early, and Champs Elysees become a late night public salon. Sheep and cattle flood Bois de Boulogne as siege looms. A stray deserter dog and regiment tale highlight the era's strain.

George Dufresne International News Service Paris War Office London Yevenge Champs Elysees Round Point Place-de-la-Concorde Luxemburg Bois-de-Boulogne Longchamps Montmartre Chasseura Vincennes

A Fine Position Paul Means to Travel for Quayle Co

Paul Means a well known young man of this city has been appointed traveling salesman for the Quayle Company Albany NY and went to work last week The company manufactures high school pins novelties and commencement programs The position places him in touch with educational institutions and instructors Embroidery Club Held at Mrs Will Lewis Home Friday Aftnoon daisies sunflowers decor pepper refreshments served by host and guests included Mrs Earl Watson Mrs Will Souders and Miss Anna Lewis

Paul Means Quayle Company Albany N. Y Albany N. Y Embroidery Club Will Lewis West North Street Earl Watson Will Souders Anna Lewis

Dedication of New Salem Church with Sermon and Services

About 1000 people attended the dedication of the Salem BY church four miles west of Zionsville. Ministers from Crawfordsville and Indianapolis joined Rev E C Wareing of Cincinnati in delivering the dedicatory sermon and a later address on The Country Church. Over $2000 was raised, a free dinner served to 700, and the church committee included W B Crose E B Bender and Peter Moore.

Salem By, B. Church Zionsville A. G. Leszenby Crawfordsville H. C. Weston West Washington Street M. E. Church Indianapolis FE. C. Wareing Cincinnati Western Christian Advocate C. A. Parkin St. Paul’s M Ehmeh Messrs DeJong Parkin Grimes Leazenby W. B. Crose E. B. Bender Peter Moore

Resigns Place At Farmers Grain Company Elevator

Baxter McBane resigns as manager of the Farmers Grain Company elevator. Joseph Kushner takes his place and continues Kushner’s grocery business. Fortville farm and local concern management cited as strenuous. directors reluctantly accepted the resignation due to health. Spencer remains in charge of operations.

Thorntown Times Baxter McBane Farmers Grain Company Joseph Kushner Fortville Kushner Spencer

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