Forfeited Bond Likely As Orville Hodson Vanishes
Orville Hodson, 18, who posted 2000 bond after forging 8500 at a Hartford City bank, disappeared Sunday from Monroe township Grant county. He left his horse and buggy at a Marion livery and boarded an interurban car, prompting Jeffersonville reformatories and local authorities to search. A note to his mother hinted at going west, and the bond will be forfeited if not found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Flodson
Hartford City
Monroe Township
Grant County
Marion
Cretsinger
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Grant
Blackford County
Hudson
Bert Fowler
Hondson
Fowler
Blackford
Reformatory
Indianapolis
Hartford City Bank
Better Stay at Home Indiana Refrains from Leaving
A reflective piece on restless yearning to travel then return home. It contrasts leaving for western states with the comfort of Indiana, noting flowers sunshine and fruit, and ends with a nostalgic wish to be back in Indiana with corn cattle and hugs. It preserves a historical voice and contains named place references.
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Indiana
California
Marys Little Lamb Adverts to Save a Store
A village tale shows Mary losing a lamb and lamenting, while her brother John runs a store and neglects advertising. Merchants who advertise sell more goods as customers pass by, and Mary learns the lesson of promotion.
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Mary
John
Elected Officers of International Sunday Schools
The township officers elected include L. F. Mathias as president E B Scott as vice president Mrs James Sullivan elementary president Mrs Mina Pulley missions Miss Nellie Weisner advanced division Mrs Vi Farr temperance Mr Jonas Tharp adult bible class Mrs O C Holloway teachers training Miss Anna Barrow secretary A township Sunday School convention is set for Sunday August 25 with sessions at the A B church and the M E church All are invited to attend.
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The
International Sunday Schools
L. F. Mathias
E. B. Scott
James Sullivan
Mina Pulley
Nellie Weisner
Vi Farr
Jonas Tharp
O. C. Holloway
Anna Barrow
A. B
M. E
Township Pres
Editor laments obituary notices for stingy patrons
A harsh opinion piece criticizes publishing short obituaries for old prominent citizens who never funded their township papers. The author argues editors are pressured by relatives but deserve only brief notices, three lines at most.
Will You Do It To Help Schools Succeed
A call urges parents to join teachers and scholars in school success. It asks if parents will fulfill their duty to cooperate for better education outcomes.
Town Marshals Private Detective Accusation Denounced
Town Marshal E R Roberts hired Frank Erne of Marion to probe the Van Buren town health board records. A complaint signed by Erne was filed in Marion but dismissed for lack of grounds. Citizens condemn the tactic as a disgrace and call for removal of the marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Roberts
Frank Erne
Marion
van Buren
S. F. Doyle
Richard Pilkington
William Lee
J. E. Derbyshire
Squire Shearer
George Coon
Marshal Roberts Accused Of Refusal To Pay News Eagle Bill
The letter writer lambastes Marshal E R Roberts for stopping his copy of the News Eagle and refusing to pay a large subscription debt. The piece questions his honor and moral character, noting no one will buy the account at a discount.
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the News
Eagle
Marshal E. R. Roberts
Marth
Marshal
Indivduality Counts and Self-Run Business Advice
A speaker warns that letting others dictate business operations leads to poverty or ruin. True progress comes from personal judgment rather than adopting everyone else’s tips. The outlook discourages overreliance on external advice.
Infant Lester Allen Dies At One In Van Buren
Lester Allen son of Charles and Mattie Allen was born September 26 1910 in Van Buren Ind. and died August 16 1912 aged one year ten months and twenty days. He leaves father mother grandmother two brothers four sisters two half brothers and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the family residence last Sunday at 2 pm with interment in Van Buren cemetery.
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Lester Allen
Charles
Mattie Allen
van Buren
Ind
Why Is It The Courtroom And The Press Compared
In courts lawyers denounce defendants as liars in front of jurors and crowds. Yet when a paper hints at a blemish in a man’s character he faces a libel suit or the loss of a subscriber and public mortification.
Newlywed Bride Weeps as Husband Reveals Job
A newly married couple shares a humorous moment after the wife cries, confessing she cannot cook. The husband reassures her with a surprising twist, saying he is an editor and will not cook.
Locust Chapel Threshing Season Nears Finish
Locust Chapel notes threshing near completion and a busy church year. Miss Bertha Barrow of Milo visits. the Hays hold their annual reunion east of the church. The Salem threshing rings end season with a final settlement Wednesday. A four week Sunday School campaign begins Sunday to boost attendance.
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Bertha Barrow
Milo
Hays
Salem Threshing Rings
Center Township Sunday School Association
Locust Chapel
Notice on obituary policy and cards of thanks
The News Eagle states it prints obituaries free of charge due to their news value to readers but charges for Cards of Thanks at regular advertising rates as they are courteous notices without news value.
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News Eagle
Sad Mistake at Church Ends with Trouser Mixup
A woman in a neighboring town hurried to church and grabbed what she thought was her dulman from the closet. She wore it over her arm and at church draped it over the pew before realizing she had her husband’s trousers.
Town marshal's chance to fit with NY police in force stance
In the newspaper text a skeptical remark suggests our town marshal might align with the New York police if he could join their circle, implying concerns about suitability and access within the force.
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New York
Town Board to Hear Full Report Next Week
The News Eagle announces next week's issue will cover the town board proceedings on Friday evening. It promises a detailed report on a bank robbery gambling liquor purchases and alleged misconduct involving the town marshal and his allies.
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News- Eagle
Fragmentary note on correspondents and publication order
A garbled message references correspondents, earliest order, and a publisher request. It lacks clear names, places, or dates beyond general terms about sending items and restating content. The readable fragments suggest instructions for submitting material to a publisher.
Four Barrels of Beer Found Behind Majestic Theatre
Deputy Bert Fowler of Marion searched the Majestic Theatre back premises with a warrant last Monday and found four barrels of empty bottles that had contained Marion beer. The owners could not be learned, and locals suspect who procured the beer, while criticizing the town marshal for lax enforcement.
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Bert Fowler
Marion
van Buren
Majestic Theatre
Forrest
Women adopt braces worn outside skirts in Paris dispatch
A Paris cable relayed via London reports women wearing suspenders or braces to hold skirts, with shirts worn underneath and belts absent. The description portrays a look resembling trousers, including pockets at hips and a folded skirt front. The piece jokingly notes men watching to see how suspender buttons behave.
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Paris
London
Cable
Passmore farm public sale listing shopper’s items
Public sale announced for the Passmore farm near Van Buren to include a 1400 pound black mare a ten year old work horse a ten year old sorrel horse a three year old gelding five milch cows and assorted calves steers shoats brood sows and wagons and farming gear. Terms require cash under five dollars or nine months credit with note and 5 percent discount for cash. Sale starts 10 a m Tuesday September 3 1912 with Ross PassMORE and B E Puckett as auctioneers.
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Anderson School House
van Buren
Marion
Bradford Pike
Passmore Farm
Ross Passmore
E Puckett
First Day of School Enrollment Declared Best in Township History
Public schools reopen on September ninth with clean swept rooms and ready facilities. All eligible students are urged to enroll on the first day, promising the greatest enrollment in the history of the district.
Trustee Doyle on Right Side
Trustee Doyle disputes a nay vote on reducing the marshal salary to five dollars. He affirms alignment with Lee and Pilkington, urges citizens to support the town board, and calls for local cleanliness and enforcement of law in Van Buren.
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Doyle
News-Eagle
Lee
Pilkington
van Buren
How to Run a Newspaper Satire Burst
A playful passage lists duties for running a newspaper in a satirical tone. It name checks writing poems discussing tariff and money questions umpiring a baseball game reporting weddings polishing products shedding readers wraps making dollars work dancing measuring calico criticizing liquor abuse testing whiskey and other duties.
Warning to Boys and Girls About Garden Theft
Citizens report complaints against boys and girls for stealing vegetables and fruit from gardens and orchards. The message says the acts are not criminally motivated but urges guilty individuals to stop before official complaints lead to criminal proceedings.
Schools and Churches Build Up a Town
Editors praise local schools and churches for uplifting citizens and promoting town pride. Encouraging notices boost pupil morale, support teachers, and serve as strong advertisements for the community.
Horse fright injures Buzz Pence in stall accident
Buzz Pence of the northwest outskirts suffered a serious head bruise and an ear cut after a horse, startled by a lantern, pulled back in a stall breaking its tie and striking him. Medical aid was provided and skull fracture was ruled out.
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Buzz Pence
Town
Mr. Pence
Worthy of Mention by Health Officer
Daniel Beekman and John Myers keep premises in splendid sanitary condition. Dr. Derbyshire commends their well kept front and back yards as examples for citizens worthy of special mention.
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Daniel Beekman
John Myers
Derbyshire
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Orville Hodson
Hodson
Frankfort
J. T. Sims Grain Company
J. T. Sims
American National
Clinton County
Mary’s Little Lamb
van Buren Board of Health
Enouh
Sarrow
M. P. Church
Hanfield
Matter’s Park
George B. Love
Salem Pike
Dr. Williams
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