14 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
1
At Friday night’s town board meeting a fire traps owner asked for more time to remove buildings on Main street. He could not be in Van Buren before November to raze the structures and build anew. The board okayed notifying him to attend by September first if he wants supervision. otherwise removal would proceed in his absence.
The Peoples Life Insurance Company held its third annual meeting in Frankfort last week. The event featured a cordial gathering and harmonous spirit, with a Friday banquet where Dr. Richardson of Van Buren and Claude Allegar of Marion spoke. Allegar, a top agent, has over 150000 in township insured.
Toloway reunion set for Friday August 2 at Matter Park. Farr reunion scheduled for September 7 at S. M. Karr Grove. Everyone cordially invited to attend.
J L Henderson of Van Buren Indiana will succeed Howard Williams as superintendent of Liberty township schools. He brings his family to Lak Fontaine after ten years as Amboy superintendent and ten years in Van Buren. He is a State University graduate and will be assisted by L J Sailors of Wabash County as principal and Miss Eva Fubbard of La Fontaine as assistant principal.
A small tan silk purse with a gold hairpin and chain, a Western Union credit card, and calling cards bearing the name D. Barsch was lost at Warren fair or on a M. B. and FE. car. A liberal reward is offered. Return to M. B. and E. Trac. Co., Bluffton Ind.
Indiana women will find the state fair in September rich with attractions from art to needlework and crafts. The art building shows hand painted china by Indiana artists and showcases brass, leather and other handiwork. Exhibits aim to inspire better home making with educational ideas for families.
Miss Golda Camblin spent days with sister Alta Hawkins. Families shared dinners and visits across Farrville. Farmers report Mayo injuries improving. Fisherman Glen Rowe caught five fish near Black Creek ditch. Community groups met at Emma Nelson and Stella Camblin homes. Rev Treber to preach next Sunday. Several Chicago visitors and summer guests centered local activity.
Eagle thanks an anonymous Mi Lo writer for a series of letters, expressing appreciation and hope for more messages to arrive. The sender remains unidentified, and Milo the News encourages continued communication.
Mrs Mionie Wilson received the giveaway silverware as the most popular married lady at the Dawson Medicine show event.
Van Buren Independent Base Ball Team led by Arnold Merrell defeated Marion Athletes 16 to 3 at Marion Sunday. Harter and Scriven pitched, Scriven struck out 15. Lindsay hit a home run in the sixth. Attendance 500. Next Sunday the Independents visit Liberty Center.
J. M. Dawson, pastor of the Christian church, starts a program to furnish games for small boys to curb street temptations. He plans a gymnasium and has provided croquet, basketball, and horseshoe on church ground. about twenty boys joined last Saturday. The project's growth hinges on community interest and support.
In Van Buren a medicine show hosted a humorous election with ladies voting. M. J. Forman won for the best physiognomy and Jobo Corey for the largest feet, each awarded a cake of soap. Miss Ethel Held won 2 dollars as prize for being the handsomest young woman.
We thank all who extended kindness and sympathy during the illness and after the death of our mother and grandmother Mrs. Hanus Brewer. Our hearts are filled with deepest gratitude. Knight and family.
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