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Newspaper

Van Buren News Eagle

Location

Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1917

Page

2

Wedding of Mr Russell Witmer to Miss Crystal Kern

The wedding at the M. E. parsonage united Russell Witmer and Crystal Kern with Rev. J. O. Campbell officiating. Crystal Kern, daughter of Mrs. E. B. Kern, is a Marion High School graduate and former teacher. Russell Witmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Witmer, is a Marion High School and Marion Business College alumnus. After banking work in Bartlesville Oklahoma, they plan to reside there.

Russell Witmer Crystal Kern M. E. Parsonage J. O. Campbell E. B. Kern C. R. Witmer Marion Business College Bartlesville Oklahoma Witmer

One-Cent Sale at Paxton Drugstore Promises Deals

Warren area notices hire for rent strong references required. Paxton druggist Doan launches a one cent sale, first of its kind in the city, as advertised this week by W H McClellan.

Doan Paxton

Local Social Wire Notes From Bluffton And Nearby

Marion and Bryson Miller visited Bluffton while Mrs. C. K. Muchmore visits Laurel. John Leverich and Orvis Breedlove traveled to Peru with social calls in Fort Wayne and Hunt ington. Mrs. Allen Pence and Mrs. Mart Brown hosted visits. Oklahoma residents Hovey and Bud Wilson were longtime guests. Willie McDougle and others spent time at Webster Lake. families including Schweikhardt and Swager hosted gatherings. Von Deane Pilkington and Marshal McDougle spend a week at Heinie Bend.

von Deane Harold Pilkington Marshal McDougle Heinie Bend

Robinson and Pilkington Visit Lakes for Few Days

Mr and Mrs S G Robinson and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Pilkington are spending a few days at the lakes enjoying a brief seaside retreat and leisure time together.

S. G. Robinson Mrs Lloyd Pilkington the Lakes

Keltner Weekend Visit With Relatives

Mr and Mrs C C Keltner spent the weekend with relatives at Liberty Miss Lela John accompanied them home

Hess Couple Trip South to Visit Mother in Pennsylvania

Mr and Mrs John Hess left Tuesday for Pennsylvania to spend several days with Mr Hess mother.

Mrs. John Hess Pennsylvania Mr. Hess

Charley Griffith Plans Barn and Silo Near Town

Charley Griffith announces plans to build a barn and silo on his farm just east of town with a residence to be added later.

Charley Griffith

Browns and Johnsons Visit Frank Smith at Marion

Mr and Mrs Mart Brown and Mrs Catherine Johnson and granddaughter spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Smith at Marion.

Mart Brown Catherine Johnson Frank Smith Marion

Pony Contest Entry Advice for Fair Participants

A note urges boys and girls not to delay entering the pony contest. Enter early to secure an equal start with other participants and maximize chances of winning.

Free Shetland Pony Offer From The News Eagle

A local notice announces a chance for a boy or girl to obtain a thoroughbred Shetland pony at no cost. The News Eagle urges readers to act quickly to seize this opportunity.

the News- Eagle

Romeys Spend Two Weeks with Relatives at Lion Grove

Mr and Mrs A P Romey are spending two weeks with relatives at Lion Grove. Afterward Mr Romey will relieve the express agent at Bluffton for two weeks.

Mrs A. P. Romey Lion Grove Mr. Romey Express Bluffton

Farm trades and purchases change hands in Farrville area

QO. C. Holloway trades his farm and store to A. L. Woodard for the Woodard farm near Farrville. Mr. Woodard then buys the Sugar farm near town for 24000 dollars.

QO. C. Holloway A. L. Woodard Woodard Farrville Mr. Woodard Town

For Sale Gasoline Engine and Galvanized Tank

For sale a gasoline engine and a galvanized stock tank. See Ned Con deel.

Ned Conveel

Palmer and Jackson Sentenced for Oil Seizure

Howard Palmer and Clyde Jackson were each sentenced to 42 days at the penal farm for sealing junk from the Ohio Oil Company last week.

Howard Palmer Clyde Jackson Ohio Oil Cy

Mrs Beck and Dr Landess Travel to See Son in Ambulance Corps

Mrs. Harlen Beck and Dr. Chester Landess travel from California to Allentown Pennsylvania to visit Wyeth Landess their son and ambulance corps member who is expected to be sent to France soon.

Harlen Beck Chester Landess California Allentown

Sunday entertaining guests listed by local residents

Mr and Mrs Clay Schweikhardt and daughter Marcella Louise hosted a Sunday gathering with Mr and Mrs John Leverich Miss Fern Lugar of Marion Lloyd and Lester Leverich Glen Camblin Marion Miller of Bluffton and Bryson Miller of Bloomington Illinois.R</s>

Clay Schweikhardt Marcella Louise John Leverich Fern Lugar Marion Lloyd Lester Leverich Glen Camblin Marion Miller Bluffton Bryson Miller Bloomington, Il

Bollhoefer and friends visit Soldiers Home on Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bollhoefer and other couples motored to the Soldiers Home Sunday to see the soldier boys. The group included Oscar Bollhoefer, Fred Wilgrube Jr, J. J. Barker, Arthus Presnall and August Bollhoefer.

A. A. Bollhoefer Oscar Bollhoefer Fred Wilgrube Jr J. J. Barker Arthus Presnall August Bollhoefer Soldiers Home

Prisoner Escort By City Marshal To Indianapolis

City marshal John Hess escorted a prisoner from Anderson to Indianapolis last Thursday. They traveled in the same coach as William Jennings Bryan. On the return trip Hess made a brief stop at Fort Benjamin Harrison.

John Hess Anderson Indianapolis William Jennings Bryan Mr. Hess Fort Benjamin Harrison

Notice of Administrator Sale of Personal Property

The administrator of Levi C. Ducknall deceased will sell at public auction at the late residence in Van Buren township on September 5 1917 at 10 30 am. The estate includes horses cattle shoals sows oats mill engine harness wood wagon hay corn and other items. Terms cash under five dollars and credit up to nine months for larger amounts with note and interest. R W Bradford Administrator.

Levi C. Ducknall van Buren Township

Van Buren Residents Visit Relatives in Bridgeport

Mrs Ed Harrold and her children Martha and Kenneth along with Mrs Quince Eubank and Mrs Tara Eubank of Van Buren traveled to Bridgeport Illinois on Wednesday to visit relatives and friends as reported by the Warren Tribune.

Ed Harrold Martha and Kenneth Quince Eubank Tara Eubank van Buren Bridgeport Illinois Warren Tribune

Merry Maids Picnic At Matters Park

The Merry Maids Sunday school class of the Methodist church enjoyed their annual picnic at Matters Park on Wednesday. Attendees included Mary Furnish Leona Jones Abbie Doyle Margaret and Edith DePoy Dierdra Pilkington Iris Pickenpaugh Margare tte Whitecotton Berteline Scott Marie Tulley Harriett Makemson Dorothy Duckwall Merle Butler Golda Eversole Ruth Gordon of Marion and Mrs DePoy.

Merry Maids Methodist Church Matters Park Mary Furnish Leona Jones Abbie Doyle Margaret Edith DePoy Dierdra Pilkington Iris Pickenpaugh Margarette Whitecotton Berteline Scott Marie Tulley Harriett Makemson Dorothy Duckwall Merle Butler Golda Eversole Ruth Gordon Marion Mrs. DePoy

Farewell Breakfast Held for Mrs Witmer and Shower for Miss Howard

A farewell breakfast for Mrs. Russell Witmer and a misc shower for Miss Misadelea Howard, soon to wed Mr. J. C. Welch, took place on the lawn of Mrs. Helene Cobler. Pink and white decor framed the event with hostesses Miss Cobler and Miss Josephine Robinson. Guests included Miss Helen Howard and many other friends.

Russell Witmer Misadelea Howard J. C. Welch Helene Coubler Miss Cobler Josephine Robinson Helen Howard Lenore Toney Maude Howard Edna Rupert Gladys Kern Ruth Thompson Martha Beck

Sunday School Picnic At Matters Park Marion

Mrs. Bockmier led a Sunday school class of boys on a picnic to Matters Park in Marion on Wednesday. The boys enjoyed the day and reported a fine class with a joyful outing.

Dressmaking notice and odd river fish catch

The Bluffton Banner reports a local dressmaking notice from a resident seeking patronage for home sewing services. In the same issue, Marion Lee of the Erie Stone company near Bluffton hauled a large carp from the Wabash river weighing about seventeen pounds, with eggs weighing a pound and a half, using a short casting rod though not casting at the moment.

Wabash River Marion Street Narion Lee Erie Stone Company Bluffton Lee

Worster Family at Court as Penrod Bound Over

Mr and Mrs C Worster and family spent Sunday afternoon. James Penrod is accused of stealing brass from Ohio Oil Co and was bound over to the circuit court. A correction notes Miser Stimax should be added to the river camping list of boys.

Mrs. C. Worster James Penrod Ohio Oil Co Miser Stimax

Train Schedules and Rates Effective May 6 1917

In Effect May 6 1917 WESY bound east bound No 3 1123 am No 4 557 pm No 5 1037 pm No 5 357 am Nos 3 and 4 am 30 minutes late on Sunday Tow rate Sunday excursion For further information call or phone No 7 H J IRER Agent Chas E Rose A G P A Toledo O

Constipation Treated By Gland-Aid Co. Tonic

A vintage health note claims constipation stems from sluggish liver and gland activity with digestive fluids impaired. It lists headaches fatigue nervousness dizziness indigestion and sallow skin as symptoms and promotes Glando Tonic sold by the Gland-Aid Co. of Ft Wayne Indiana for 50 cents.

Glando Gland-Aid Co Ft. Wayne, Ind

Waneta feet preparation introduced in Van Buren

A new preparation named Waneta is on sale in Van Buren promising to soothe tired aching feet. It is sold in 25 cent packages at City Drug Store and Paxton's Drug Store and is described as harmless to use and effective against corns and callouses.

van Buren City Drug Store Paxton

Real estate ad points to DePoy for buying or selling

The note advises readers to contact DePoy for real estate services whether buying or selling property.

DePoy

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