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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
4
Remains favorable to Dr Miles Laxative Tablets as a mild candy tasting remedy for constipation. Customer N A Waddell of Waco Texas endorses its pleasant action and reliable relief. Sold by all druggists 25 cents a box with 25 doses. money back if not satisfied.
Grant County Circuit Court notices non residents Charles and Anna Roos not residing in Indiana. Robert Llikington files complaint on note to foreclose mortgage on July 10 1913 clerk issues notice for appearance by September 16 1915. Attorney T B Dicken represents plaintiff.
The News-Eagle paper announces subscription price of 1.00 per year in advance. Church notices with admission fees and charity entertainment will be charged at regular rates. Regions services notices will be published free. Edited and managed by DePOY. Entered at Van Buren Indiana Post Office as second class matter.
Hannah M. Dennis was born September 25, 1848. She married Allen Green in 1869 and had two children, Anna Knight and Delbert Green. After Green died she wed Benjamin Brewer, who died in 1904. She died August 10, 1913, aged 64 years 10 months 15 days, survived by two children, one stepson, two sisters, six grandchildren, and a long Baptist-era life. Funeral in Van Buren, burial at Marion. Her last words were All is well.
A miscellany shower honored Mrs. Frank Tharp, formerly Miss Isys Vincent, at B. S. Miller's home on Thursday evening Aug 7. Attendees included numerous Vintons, Beekmans, Tharps, Huff, Hess, Swayer, and others. ice cream and cake were served, guests reported a good time, and the guest of honor received many gifts.
Miss Isy Vincent and Mr Frank Tharp wed Thursday afternoon at the A B parsonage conducted by Rev J W Chambers. The groom, son of Amos and Mrs Tharp, is from near Dillman while the bride is the daughter of Harve and Mrs Vincent of this city and a Van Buren High School graduate. They will reside on I W Tharp’s farm near Dillman.
Band for Van Buren to organize a Boy Scout band has been abandoned. Organization of a town band will likely proceed by other means in the near future.
Marriage licenses issued for Frank Tharp aged 23 of Wells County and Isyl Vincent aged 20 from Van Buren. The Van Buren W C T U will meet at Mrs. Dunkin's home next Wednesday for an open air gathering hosted by Mrs. Dunkin and Mrs. Kribbs. Field day will be observed.
The Boston Store piano contest closed at noon with the final tally showing Mrs. Saxon winning by a large plurality of 587 315 votes. Eshelman and his clerks earned praise for orderly management as millions of votes were counted and no disputes arose.
Petitioners led a request to Grant County Indiana officials to lay out and improve a one mile section of highway in Van Buren Township by grading draining and paving with crushed stone. The plan includes a twenty foot wide stone road with drains culverts and a United States Mail route along the proposed way. The petition shows at least fifty freeholders signers and names an attorney for petitioners.
Rev J W Chambers will leave Van Buren after three years as pastor to join the Sciotu conference near Logan Ohio. Poor health has prompted the move with plans for fruit growing and light pastoral work plus building sleeping quarters on his father’s farm. The community regrets parting with the chaplain whose service to the Lord’s vineyard is honored though the full impact remains to be seen.
Misses Beatrice and Martha Tucker entertained on Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs George Tucker’s forty sixth birthday. The lawn was lit with Japanese lanterns and guests included O G Willey John Eversole Clyde Nelson and others.
Schlosser Bros of Frankfort establish a creamery agency here and offer farmers top prices for cream and eggs. L C Conrad field manager has secured much cream. C E Lowell of New Richmond will be wagon man and move family to Van Buren soon.
Creditors heirs and legatees of Lucinda Welton deceased must appear in Grant Circuit Court Marion Indiana on September 1 1913 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and claim distributive shares. Witness the Clerk August 9 1913. Fred Drake Clerk
Seed wheat red ware recleaned seed wheat offered at 1.00 per bushel by H. L. Creviston of Van Buren.
A Good Band The J. H. Boyer Jesse James show carried a splendid band of music and gave two concerts during the day which were greatly appreciated by our people.
Harrold and Harrie Plummer were reported spending Sunday in Upland. Both individuals are noted without further detail on activities or companions.
Miss Edna Drake left Monday for a visit with friends in Rochester while Mr and Mrs Guy Ducknall enjoyed an outing at the lakes.
Misses Martha and Phoebe Corey are spending a few days in Indianapolis with their sister Dr Katherine Ford.
Mrs Bert Harvey entertained the 8S S class for a Sunday picnic after Sunday School at Beaty Boxell grove. The Ladies Aid met Wednesday evening at Mrs Gilbert Losure’s home and handed out handsome programs for the coming year.
The Butler reunion gathered last Sunday at Van Buren driving park. Attendees brought well filled baskets and a noon dinner was enjoyed. Present were Alec Butler and family J B Green and family Alfens Green Perry Butler and family Roy Butler and family Witmer Trout and family Fred Houp toff and family C R Witmer and family L G Butler and family A Potts and Huntington Andrew English Roda and Ella English Will Scott and family J A Brown and family Mrs T P Brown Emit Hamilton A.
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