Obituary for Clarinda Beck in Van Buren Cemetery
Mrs. Clarinda Beck born November 20 1850 died August 5 1912 aged 61 years 8 months and 16 days left a husband Samuel A Beck three living children two brothers one sister and many relatives She joined Church of Christ in February 1876 at Van Buren and was a faithful member The writer J C Prazer notes comfort and the large funeral gathering and burial in Van Buren cemetery awaiting the resurrection call
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Clarinda Beck
Clarinda Brewer
Samuel A. Beck
Church of Christ
van Buren
Lod
Beck
Christ
J.C. Prazer
Obituary for Thomas B Brown of Rush County Indiana
Thomas B Brown born December 21 1833 Rush County Indiana died Friday August 0 192 aged 7 years 7 months 20 days surviving family includes wife Margaret Carr five children eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren funeral at Union Chapel conducted by E K E Anderson with interment nearby
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Thomas BP. Brown
Rush County
Indiana
Daniel
Elizabeth Brown
Kentucky
End
Thomas P. Brown
Alsolem
Margaret B. Carr
van Buren Township
John A. Ida L
Thomas Pulley
Charles A
Elda A
Sherman Lee
Vanora
Brown
26Th
Indiana Regiment
Union Chapel
E. K E. Anderson
Bring In Your News Items From Hayle
The News Hayle notes patrons grow more generous in news contributions. A country newspaper relies on items from readers to fill local columns due to limited staff and vast territory. Editors must balance humor with omnipresence limits and stay good natured despite jokes.
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News
Hayle
Printing Office Joy Over One Prepaid Sinner
A witty remark praises a single subscriber who pays in advance and criticizes the editor at every opportunity, contrasting with ninety nine free riders who praise the paper yet contribute nothing to its sustenance.
Red Pepper Prank Leads to Doctor Call in Van Buren
Last Saturday evening Porrest Div kins of Van Buren distributed red pepper on popcorn and some pepper was thrown into eyes. Lee Harvey Dora Leverich Alice ani shed and Miss Welsh were bruised requiring Dr Derbyshire care. Bert Harvey filed an affidavit against the Tewins Hey. suit withdrawn after runicatter. The act described as dangerous and injurious.
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Porrest Divkins
van Buren
How it Works in Switzerland
The article discusses Swiss employment policy, claiming that idleness harms all workers. It describes compulsory workhouse placement for the idle, with work assigned and pay set, and mentions penalties for dodging work. It warns the United States could face higher living costs and class tensions if a similar system were adopted.
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America
United States
Honest insult and cruel deception warned in rustic tone
The passage warns that deception hidden behind claimed honor is as deadly as overt violence. It urges direct confrontation over covert tricks and condemns sly approaches that injure a neighbor, comparing deceit to a treacherous weapon and urging men to face foes openly.
Press and pulpit in alliance for saint making
A writer notes that truth telling would ruin a newspaper s profits and that ministers who tell the truth about their congregations would be quickly dismissed. The piece argues the press clergy and gravestone cooperate to paint virtue while hiding flaws.
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Kbandard
Ghatonon Miinister
Miller-Sheff couple wed in Wa bash by Rev Chas Little
Miller Miller and Madas Shell of Wa bash were married last Saturday by Rev. Chas Little. The couple, well known locally, left for a weeks outing at Lake James after the ceremony and have the good wishes of many friends.
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Grail Miller
Madas Shell
Wabash
Chas
Lake James
Oats Damaged by Weather Worries Strike Local Farmers
Local farmers warn oats still in shocks are ripening in wet weather and growing heads. If rain and wet conditions persist for a week or more, expected damage could be substantial to the harvest.
Correspondents urged to send items promptly for early types
The notice asks readers to send in news items as soon as possible so the paper can set them in type. Compliance will be appreciated by the publisher.
Town Marshal Forced Out in Van Buren Salary Cut
The Van Buren town board voted to reduce the town marshal’s pay from fifty to five dollars per month after he refused to resign. Trustees Pilkington and Tee supported the move. Doyle opposed. A special meeting was postponed pending paperwork as town attorney Dieken prepared the necessary documents.
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de Wo Roberts
Hess
Pilkington
Tee
Doyle
van Buren
Miarshal
PLB
Dieken
Geo
Furteen Miinutes
Pilkingdon
Lee
Down Minneshal
Health Officer Reports July Births and Diseases
Dr. Richardson reports July totals for Caan county with 68 births split evenly between white male and white female children, plus five colored male and five colored female births. Diphtheria, smallpox, measles, and typhoid were reported, seven deaths including two from accidents, arsen fumigation and quarantine releases, inspections of public buildings and dairies, and twenty one water analyses.
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Richardson
Healtly
State Board of Health
Gath County
Caan
Foor
Measuring Up Eternity In a Convoluted Sermon
A colorful preacher tried to illustrate eternity to his congregation with a fanciful tale. He proposed a sparrow carrying a single Atlantic Ocean water drop from Coney Island to San Francisco and back, suggesting even the ocean would take only a moment in eternity.
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Breddern
Atlantic Ocean
Coney Island
Pacific Ocean
San Rangisco
Pacifc
Biltie
Pacific
A Young Man in Gas City Targets Hat Promos
A Gas City youth faces federal trouble for mail fraud advertising a ladies hat faster with a sample for ten cents. Buyers sent money and received two rubber bands with absurd directions to secure the hat, effectively misleading customers and violating postal laws.
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Gas City
United States
How to Help Your Town
Two ways to support the town exist one through personal effort and the other by backing local enterprises. The local newspaper gains from citizen support especially via patronizing advertisers in its columns. When you trade, choose the man who advertises in the home paper.
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Colums
Wari
Hades
Township Schools Open for September Ninth
Township schools begin on September 9 with a call for teachers who are not only skilled but morally sound to educate the children. The writer argues education aims to develop bright, noble, and true citizens and warns against teachers with no standard of morality.
New Goods Arrive in Van Buren Merchants Display
Merchants in Van Buren highlight a large influx of new goods in recent weeks. Shoppers are urged to inspect local displays before traveling to nearby towns, as retailers offer strong incentives to buy at home. The News-Magic ad column points to the best bargains.
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van Buren
Maglc
Colum
Printing obituaries free of charge for news value
The paper will print obituaries of average length free to those called to the realms beyond, as they contain news of interest to all who knew them. Cards of Thanks will be charged at regular advertising rates since they contain no news and are courtesy notices to neighbors and friends.
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Bayle
An Ossian Youth Loses Affection to Honey Boy
An aching heart tale shows a young woman spurned as her father and mother console her. The husbandly rocker is claimed by the old man who paid for it, and the parents vow to guide and discipline through hardships. They urge her to focus on moonlight and dust as comfort.
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Cross
Eto
Gossip and Slander Among Class Pullers
An exchange argues that gossip targets individuals by exposing their ties and faults. It condemns grossipp mongers as social scavengers who revel in sensational news, while slander is termed venomous and corrupting.
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Grod
Satan
Town’s civic pride hinges on enterprise and virtue
The passage argues that a town’s economic and moral standing grows with successful businesses and strong institutions. It urges citizens to support new ventures that improve the community and criticizes ineffective law enforcement that enables crime.
It Beats The Handbills The Home Newspaper Advantage
An exchange argues newspapers beat handbills as ads. The paper reaches households, entering the family circle and speaking to thousands who value timely bargains and information, unlike handbills read by few neighbors.
Final Notice Demands Immediate Payment on Past Due Subscriptions
The notice urges all past due subscription accounts to be paid at once to clean up books. It warns that nonpayers will have their accounts advertised for sale with a liberal commission on the front page of the paper. It stresses honesty of debts and asks recipients to govern themselves accordingly.
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Liberal Commission
Coal partners clash over faith change
Two local coal men quarrel after one partner converts and urges church membership. The younger partner retorts that while joining church is fine for the other, if he joins too, who will weigh the coal.
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Church
Why Beef Cost Soars In Chicago Cattle Market
The Chicago market sees cattle prices at forty year highs as packers and Livestock Exchange leaders urge action to protect cattle raising. Jones warns Congress to pass protectionist legislation to avert a dangerous market, noting national meat demand outpacing supply and western and corn belt states both turning away from cattle raising.
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Chicago
Live Stock Exchange
A&d
Charles 3. Jones
The
Exchange
Jones
Congress
Montana
Colorado
Wyoming
Idaho
Pinois
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Waste No Time With Fools Subscribing Remorse
A sharp editorial urges readers to subscribe to the home paper and condemn those who refuse. It mocks residents who neglect local papers and scorns the idea of gifts to editors while stressing newspapers as a daily community institution.
Public Auction of Farm Matured Goods on W A Green Farm
Mary A Green offers at public sale the W A Green farm near Van Buren and Milo on August 22 1912. Items include two mares one with colt, Short Horn cattle and heifers, Chester White hogs including brood sows and spring pigs, twenty two spring pigs, twenty three ewes and five lambs, farming implements and gear, hens, kettles, harnesses and more. Terms: cash under 85 and nine month credit under 85 with approved security, 4 percent discount for cash. Auctioneer J A Leverton.
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W. A. Green
van Buren
Milo
Chester
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Thomas B. Brown
Switzerland
Sand
Miller-Sheff
Eternity
Mary A. Green
J. A. Leverton
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