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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1923
Page
1
Rev. T. Bridwell preached on the sinfulness of denominationalism at Central Church. The morning sermon on Communing With God stressed divine influence, while the evening sermon urged Christian unity, noting divisions hinder missions education and local work.
Cecil E. Garrison D.C. opens chiropractic offices in Van Buren with three rest rooms and updated adjusting and waiting rooms. A Palmer School graduate, he reports treating rheumatism and obstinate cases during school practice and aims to build a large practice locally. He shares space with Dr. Mott the dentist and has begun receiving patients.
The News-Eagle launches a weekly Bible study chapter from Hebrews inspired by a Central Church of Christ sermon. The paper urges Bible literacy in life and schools and asks readers who wrote Hebrews.
Warren fair opened with record entries including over 125 cattle and more than 100 race horses on the grounds. The Wednesday race program lists a green road race, a 2 14 pace for 300 purse, and a 2 20 trot for 300. A new night fair with fireworks costs 500 and runs Thursday and Friday under the American Italian company of Toledo. County Agent H. E. Schroeder praised the event.
The Sunday morning topic is The Feast of the Ingathering with a note on the Modern Fall Festival. Evening subject is Once the Finality of Jesus. Mrs. Ray Baker to sing. Sunday School attendance 190 last Sunday. No Junior League Hour. Senior League at 7:00 PM. Ernest E. Lutes, Pastor.
The Farmers Trust and Savings Co of Marion was named administrator of the Wm. Sparks estate. A public sale of personal property listed for Tuesday was canceled.
Little Oren Ducknall suffered a painful eye injury while playing with neighbors at home. A pipe with a rod struck his eye, cutting the lid and bruising lids and cheek. A physician treated the wound and sight remained intact.
Little Charles Bratton is said to be recovering from a recent illness, with family officials reporting steady improvement and cautious optimism about his progress.
Indianapolis August 1 1923 Harold Taylor attorney for Bert A McBride receiver for the Dollings Company of Indiana and the International Note and Mortgage Company says the receiver has given up hope of salvaging Dollings or International stock but will try to protect Dollings Indiana subsidiary stockholders from losses He notes uncertainty over outstanding debt and delays actions until September when the Marion County grand jury reconvenes U S Lesh attorney general has begun a state investigation Governor McCray urged inquiry into Dollings transactions The history traces how R L Dollings Company expanded into Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania by Benham Harrison and Dolings stock sales with 15 percent commissions and dividends paid from capital stock years after the war.
Relatives here report an automobile accident at August Kansas on Saturday that killed Fred Kahlenbeck’s daughters Minnie Raver 19 and Martha Kahlenbeck 11. The car driven by Kahlenbeck collided with a train engine near a switchwatering halt, dragging bodies 150 feet before stopping. Mr Kahlenbeck’s recovery is doubtful. the two girls were returned to Huntington Indiana for burial.
The Farrville Ladies Aid Society plans a meeting on the second Tuesday in August with Mrs. Jane Oxley hosting.
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society met at Mary Shimp's home with Mrs. L G Butler and Mrs. Clint Witmer assisting. The gathering opened with I Love to Tell the Story and included a James III scripture reading by Mrs. D E Boller. Rev Lutes offered prayer and refreshments were served to attendees including many named members and guests.
The Ladies Aid of the Church of Christ held an all day gathering at Mrs. Wm. Melling's home on Thursday. They enjoyed a pot luck dinner at noon and spent the day quilting, with only minutes read and a few songs. Attendees included Mesdames Del Gardner Grace Shrock Perry Butler Bob Bradford Mary Beck Bessie Leas J. T. Bridwell Wesley Shrock Wm. Melling Ora Anderson Grace Derbyshire Merle Butler June Melling Elizabeth Bridwell and Wm. Bridwell.
The piece urges merchants to use newspaper advertising to capture harvest season profits. It compares advertising to fuel for a motor, stressing that busy towns need the Van Buren News-Eagle to reach Grant county residents and maximize August sales.
The Groseclose evangelistic party arrives in Van Buren for a revival the last week in September. Sunday sermons focus on Jesus Great Commission for Christians and sinners. Church activities include Mary Magdalene study, Crescent Class social, Endeavor Society Growth, and Society meetings.
A one ton Chevrolet truck newly out of the factory drew a large crowd at last night's band concert. Cady Stearns of Smethurst Bros. Warren drove the illuminated vehicle, which bore a Chevrolet sign. the ton truck carries a ton and a half under a guarantee and was on display at the Warren fair.
Mrs Leon Holman of Eaton Oklahoma is visiting as a guest of Mrs Lola Grist, staying for social time and light hospitality.
Rev Lutes preached on Haggai 2 6 7 at the M E Church last Sunday evening. A quartet Messers E S Howard Joe Howard John Howard and Wm Howard sang. He spoke of shaking times, old landmarks crumbling, and affirmed the enduring gospel and the spiritual forces that remain with believers amid unrest.
Crowds filled Van Buren last night for the Masonic Band concert with Miss Alta Strange delivering Barney Google and an encore. The program for next Wednesday includes National Emblem Waltz Wild Flowers Overture Sky Pilot Bertha Baker Selected Serenade Evening Shadows Woodland Glade Vindication Star Spangled Banner.
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