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Newspaper

Boone County Progressive

Location

Boone, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1914

Page

9

Local Pastor Binds to Win Overcoming Handicaps

Rev Rufus Emmert aged 28 a Lebanon pastor residing near Royal and Jameson streets attends Lebanon High as a freshman. He works toward German algebra and English while raising a family with wife and two children. His effort inspires classmates and proves a living sermon on dedication.

Rufus Emmert Royal and Jameson Streets Lebatwn High School Emmert Union Christian College Merom Ind Stewart's Chapel Lebanon Prairie Creek Rufus Emmett Stanley Yankey

Public sale automobiles at Lebanon Indiana garage

Charles McCleine will offer 22 new and used cars at his Garage on South Lebanon Street Lebanon Indiana Saturday September 26 1914 at 1 30 o clock p m Col J B Handerson Auctioneer

Charles McCleine South Lebanon Street Lebanon Indiana J. B. Handerson Charles McClaine J. B. Henderson

Drink More Water for Kidney Relief

An old advertisement-like note promotes Jad Salts as a remedy for kidney discomfort. It warns of cloudy urine and bladder irritation and claims drinking water plus four ounces of Jad Salts mixed in water can clear clogged kidneys. It touts Jad Salts as an inexpensive, grape and lemon acid lithia drink to cleanse kidneys and prevent bladder weakness.

Kid Rey Walter

Handkerchief Shower for Miss Eugenia Witt

Mrs May Wilson entertained the West Westminster Guild and patronesses at her South Lebanon Street home in honor of Miss Eugenia Witt ahead of her October 14 wedding to Mr Thomas L Neal. The handkerchief shower featured green and white decor with white daisies, a four thirty luncheon, and many dainty gifts from Guild members including patrons Mrs S M Ralston Mrs Frank Matthews Mrs A J Clute and Mrs Lester Jones.

May Wilson Westminster Guild Lebanon Street Eugenia Witt Thomas L. Neal Wilson Miss Witt S. M. Ralston Frank Matthews A. J. Clute Lester Jones

Horse Thief Sentenced in Jeffersonville Reform School

Self confessed horse thief Del Warner, 22, appeared before Judge Parr and received a sentence of not less than three nor more than fifteen years at Jeffersonville reformatory. The court offered a moral lecture on conduct and future life. Warner, who had traveled through 38 states, worked as a painter and paper hanger, claimed intoxication at the time of the robbery. His older brother William, present in court, described him as a wanderer and urged placement as a painter upon release.

del Warner Thorntown Jeffersonville William Warner South Whitley Ind

Levy Boosts Lebanon School Tax Rate in 1914

The Lebanon School Board approves a five cent levy increase on taxable property for 1914 including 50 cents on each $100 for corporation taxes and 1 dollar per poll. Tuition tax is 40 cents per $100 and 15 cents per $100 for building and furnishing schools. Extra levy funds lots on Meridian street awaiting council approval. If not purchased, surplus funds may remain.

City of Lebanon Meridian Street

Past Chiefs Aged of Narrama Honor Meeting Recap

Mrs Will Fish and Mrs Charles Staton host the Past Chiefs Aged of Narrama ion at the former's East Washington Street home. Guests included Mrs Jane Moffit Mrs Lizzie Wheeler Mrs Belle Ransdall Sirs Ella Villa Mrs Maude Kersey and Mrs Nannie Martin. The program featured readings The Calfs Path by Moffit and Applying for a Divorce by Wheeler. Eva Mayer and Maude De won a contest. Luncheon followed, with late summer and fall flowers decorating the house.

Will Fish Charles Staton Narramaion Tah Council East Washington Street Jane Moffit Lizzie Wheeler Belle Ransdall Sirs Ella Villa Maude Kersey Nannie Martin Rachel Martin Eva Mayer Maude. de

Lebanon Wins In A Good Game Against Duesseldorfer

Lebanon defeated the Duesseldorfer club of Indianapolis 4 to 1 in a well played game. Laddie Link struck out twenty and allowed three hits, adding three hits and a sacrifice bunt himself. Hart homered in the eighth as Bauman, Hart, Schwab, Warwig, and others supported the pitcher with strong defense and timely hitting.

Duesseldorfer Club Indianapolis Laddie Link Hart Bauman Hassel Schwab Warwig Pearce Miller Emmert Lisvir Ludwig Heflin Link Hanna Katzenberger Rusie Stadfelt Hide Hannan Ind Lebanon Long

Darlington to Receive Carnegie Library Building Plan

Carnegie trustees will donate the library building in Darlington with maintenance funded by a township levy. The town provides the site, Carnegie builds, and the township taxes for upkeep. Three town trustees and three judges appointed by Judge West laid out the plan, aiming for a central, well designed structure serving the entire township.

Darlington Carnegie Ship West Circuit Court

New Ross Social Club Incorporation Filed

Joshua Davis of New Ross and two others filed articles of incorporation for the New Ross Social Club at Indianapolis on Wednesday. The document describes the club as for sociability and amusement and hints the town may not stay dry after the failed liquor license attempt.

J. W. Bastley William Feather Crawfordsville Davis Indianapolis New Ross Peseaas Crawfordsville Journal Joshua Davis New’ Ross New Ros Action Joshy

Wedding Secret Out Mary Stephenson and Schuyler Rice Wed

Last May at Charleston NL, Mary Stephenson daughter of Mr. and Mrs Park Stephenson and Schuyler Rice son of Mr. and Mrs Marion Rice were married in secret. Mrs Rice a Lebanon high school graduate taught in Clinton township last winter. Mr Rice a farmer served three years in the Philippines. They will reside with the Stephensons this winter and plan moving to California in spring.

Park Stephenson East Noble Street Mary Schuyler C. Rice Marion Rice Thorntown Charleston Rice Lebanon High School Clinton Township Philippines Stephenson Californian

Aged Resident Sophrina Dobson Dies at 80 in City

Sophrina Dobson aged resident of the city died Sunday night at 11 30 at the home of her daughter Mrs Phillip Altum 1216 North East street cause arterial sclerosis She was born January 25 1834 in Marion county Ind and married George W Dobson in 1849 burial at Bethel cemetery The funeral is set for Tuesday 10 am at the residence and she belonged to U B church Maple Grove.

Sophrina Dobson Phillip Altum North East Street Marion County Ind Sha George W. Dobson James Elmer Dobson U. B. Church Maple Grove Bethel Cemetery Waugh

U Go I Go Euchre Club Hostess Luncheon

The U Go I Go Euchre club was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Ollie Kennedy at her East Washington street home. Scarlet sage bouquets provided attractive decor for the living room. A delicious two course luncheon was served with substitutes Mrs. D A Nease Mrs. Harry Richey and Mrs. Anna Frank attending for absent members.

Ollie Kennedy East Washington Street D. A. Nease Harry Richey Anna Frank

Whitestown youth to study art at Chicago School of Fine Arts

Paul Jordan will spend Saturday and Sunday with Ralph Lowman on North West street then depart Sunday evening for Chicago to enter the Chicago School of Fine Arts. A 1915 graduate of L. H. S. he is expected to succeed at the institution.

Paul Jordan Whitestown Ralph Lowman North West Street Chicago theChicago School of Fine Arts Mr. Jordan

TID Promises Relief for Sore and Tired Feet

An old advertisement promotes TID or TIZ powder as a cure for burning, sweaty, and smelly feet with claims to ease corns, callouses, bunions, and raw spots. It promises immediate comfort and a 12 month money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Henderson Auction Sale Notice by Charles McClaine

Charles McClaine will offer for sale items listed in a Henderson auction. Auctioneer services will be provided to conduct the sale under applicable local laws and regulations. The event details and lot descriptions appear in the published notice for prospective bidders.

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