07 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
1
Alvah Gibson editor of the Leader Tribune is nominated for mayor of Marion. He faces J. M. Wallace Sr and Dr. F A Priest, once seen as Marion city forces champion. A third ticket emerges as Socialist not yet nominated and James Roman runs as an independent. Farmers urged to get Harvester Machine Oil for mowing and harvesting.
Pete Whitecotton and Dr. W. W. Mott quarreled over a hammock on South First street. Whitecotton fired after hiding with a six shooter loaded with paraffin rounds, injuring Pete and prompting a claim for damages while bystanders alarmed.
Frank W. Sweetman, a 24 year old brakeman from Anderson, fell from a freight car in the local yards at 1 pm Saturday and was run over. He had his right leg amputated below the knee at Marion Hospital and is recovering, with his wife in Anderson.
The medicine show draws crowds with its high style outfits and lively performances. Mr. Dawson returns after six years near the old school house, Archie McMillan and Florence Mumford win a silk dress each, and a silver Roger Brothers 1847 hollow handle knife set is awarded as a prize to the most popular married woman.
Rat damage in Van Buren attributed to rodents killing many chickens with losses per flock ranging from 35 to 150 birds. Rodents described as chokcy selectively preying on chickens averaging about one pound in weight.
A discounted farm journal offer for five years priced at one dollar per eevee and a separate five year News-Aagle package listed at 95 dollars with a total value shown as 86 dollars and a sale price of 300 dollars through September 1.
Mr. Scott and family move to Lafontaine where he has entered the undertaking trade. Well wishers here join in hoping for abundant success and smooth transition.
C A Greathouse state superintendent of public instruction aids fire loss reduction in Idaho by promoting a teachers manual now at press. The guide urges voluntary lessons for fifth grade pupils on health and property protection to start a local, lasting awareness of annual fire damage.
J M Kelley and family traveled to Lyon Grove on Sunday to celebrate a surprise party honoring Joseph Whitesel, a brother in law of Mr Kelley.
Miss Gladys Irene Lugar daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Lugar married Walter Hillsamer a resident of Wahuron township at the Lugias home. The ceremony officiated by Rev George Farrow of Hanfield with the couple unattended. Floral decorative white and blue reflected their Sunday School class colors. They will reside on a farm on the Salem pike.
Mrs Lena McDougle entertained guests to dinner on Sunday including Mr and Mrs John Bownall Mr and Mrs Doe McColley Mr and Mrs Dan Bownall of Hartford City Mr and Mrs Glen Bownall of Tulsa Oklahoma Mrs Molly Bundy of Peru Mrs A J Down ard and son Byron of Marion and Mr and Mrs W T McDougle of Van Buren.
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