Man Dies After Ingesting Carbolic Acid in Marion
George H. Briner 63 of Marion took carbolic acid in a barn at his home after returning from Ohio. He died inside a box of shavings with a bottle nearby. Coroner Lucas reported a note requesting funeral expenses be paid from property and burial at Van Buren cemetery. Survived by widow and ten children, funeral held Wednesday.
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George H. Briner
Marion
Pfather
Ohio
Lucas
van Buren Cemetery
van Buren
Christmas Advertising Feature Promotes Local Merchants
The News-Eagle highlights holiday ads from fair merchants. It urges readers to consider holiday prices and notes that advertisers can undersell non advertisers due to higher turnover. Read carefully all the ads this week.
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News-Eagle
Revival services begin at Hanfield M P Church
Revival services started last Sunday evening at the Hanfield Missionary Pentecostal church and will continue indefinitely. Various residents are noted visiting and hosting meals with friends and relatives during the weekend.
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Hanfield M. P. Church
Purdue Engineer to Inspect Hillsamer Highway in Washington
Taxpayers of Washington township hire Purdue University engineer to inspect the Hillsamer road after a survey finds the recently completed highway not built to specifications. The contractor Brumfiel faces potential pavement repairs and a separate engineer to review plans and specifications. An auditor’s records search shows no bond filing by Brumfiel.
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Purdue
Washington Township
Purdue University
Glenn Brumfiel
Brumfiel
In Memoriam for Mother on December 11 1921
In loving memory of our dear mother who passed away one year ago. Dear mother we miss thee our fireside is empty a vacant chair a lock of hair. We see a boatman with steady oar and pray you safely anchor our mother on yonder peaceful shore. Mrs. Lefa Feighner Mr. Howard Shaffer Mr. Orval Shaffer.
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Lefa Feighner
Howard Shaffer
Orval Shaffer
Van Buren High School Loses Road Game 25 20
The Van Buren High School basketball team traveled to Converse on Friday and were defeated 25 to 20.
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van Buren
Converse
Bond Filed by County Auditor Misplaced
A bond filed with the county auditor's office appears to have been misplaced, with officials noting the document exists but could not be found in expected records.
Ladies of the Cu Clux Clan Incorporation Row
The secretary of state received articles of incorporation for the Ladies of the Cu Clux Clan by mail. The initial two dollar payment was insufficient to file, needing 6.50 dollars. 4.50 more is required. Incorporators include Mrs. J. C. Clark and Mrs. F. D. Erwin of Indianapolis and others from Ardmore Oklahoma Henderson Texas Gary Indiana Terre Haute Indiana.
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Cu Clux Clan
Indianapolis News
J. C. Clark
F. D. Erwin
Indianapolis
F. C. Basefield
Ardmore
Oklahoma
F. B. Basefield
Henderson
Texas
O. A. Batson
Gary
Indiana
F. C. Clements
Terre Haute
County Meeting Continues with Community Program
The county meeting continued from page one with a long list of local attendees including dux Mr. Howard Watson, Mr. Homer Losure, Mrs. Charles Carr, Mrs. Mary May, Mrs. Floyd Johnson, Mrs. Clayton Beeler, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Davis and son Burker, and several Misses. After the program ice cream and cake were served by the local order, and music was provided by Mr. Howard Watson and Miss Alta Strange.
Former Player Joins Wabash Winchester in Saturday Game
The Wabash Winchester basketball team will host a Saturday night game on December 23. A former Van Buren player joins the Wabash squad for what is expected to be a great contest. Revival services are in progress at the Hanfield Methodist Protestant Church led by pastor A. W. Conn with public invitation.
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