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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
1
Monday morning the high school pupils, over one hundred, marched into the new building. The lower grades will not move in until after the holidays. The high school is now comfortably housed after crowded, wet quarters downtown.
Mr. W. Navatny, new proprietor, is vetting material in Indianapolis Tuesday. The show will operate from the News-Eagle office room, to be prepared at once. The house will be renamed and opening likely next Monday. Best pictures will be shown here a day ahead of Marion, with films sent from this location.
Silk and linen raincoats for him priced at $9.50 offered by Douglas Tailoring Co located in Marion National Bank Building Marion.
A brief item notes a young resident near Central who has been ill but shows improvement. Meanwhile M. J. Forman is paying the highest market price for hides and furs, indicating local commercial activity.
Tuesday afternoon at 4 30 oclock Mr Ellsworth L Randall of Battle Creek Michigan and Mrs Cora Luscomb of Albino Michigan united in marriage The ceremony was performed by Rev L A Sevils pastor of the Methodist Church The newlyweds will reside in Battle Creek Michigan with Mr Randall an electrical engineer at a large manufacturing concern The bride is sister of Mrs W J Gildersteeve and a bookkeeper A reception supper followed the ceremony
Sunday afternoon at 1 30 Rev L A Levits united James T Hubartt of Warren and Lapie Beck of Jefferson township Huntington county in marriage at the bride’s residence with a small circle of friends witnessing the ceremony.
Sunday school at 50 and sermon by the pastor at 10 50. Epworth League at 6 30 and regular service at 7 30 with Prof Shan non D Neff singing a solo. Christmas entertainment Tuesday at 7 30. Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
A compact advertisement urges readers to buy candy nuts and oranges at Paxtun's stores showing a local retail promotion for sweet treats and fruit.
The Odd Felloggs lodge of Van Buren invites all members and their wives to an oyster supper next Wednesday night in their hall.
Postmaster Jordan releases a detailed tally of mail on rural routes near Van Buren for November. Route 27 Henry Cochran reports 1 009 delivered pounds 23 collected pounds total 1 032. Route 28 S Myers delivers 6 861 pieces 6 7? pounds and 745 pieces collected 20 pounds total 7 604 pieces 1 pounds. Route 30 K N Gillespie delivers 8 471 pieces 1 291 pounds and 13 pounds collected total 9 225 pieces 1 6e4 pounds. Overall 23 158 pieces delivered 3 194 pounds and 25 744 pieces handled 6 200 pounds. Two monthly totals 51 633 pieces 6 496 pounds. November shows 356 fewer pieces than October but weight down only one pound. Colleagues report increases in collected pieces and limited capacity as Santa’s mail peaks.
The Gouk Club enjoyed a Christmas gathering last Thursday at Mrs. J Cy Mills home with a humorous gift bag and delightful refreshments. Guest Mrs. Cora Luscomb of Albion Michigan attended the event.
Voucher worth between 15000 dollars and 15000 dollars invites buyers to have ALM fitted a suit or overcoat to measure. Presented in the Marion National Bank Building in Marion Indiana as a special offer from Douglas Sailoring Co.
The diphtheria situation in Van Buren shows marked improvement with fewer cases than last week. All reported cases are improving, quarantine rules are followed, and physicians plus citizens cooperation aims to avert any epidemic.
A quiet wedding announced for Mr. P. E Scutt foreman of the Central Indiana Gas Co Marion and Miss Nora B. Wilson of this city. The ceremony was performed by Justice Sheerer of Marion on December 4. The couple were in Van Buren Tuesday en route for a wedding trip to St Louis and visits to Texas and Lingis.
Phé Grant County Medical Society met Tuesday night in Marion and elected officers including President Dr J M Toncy of Van Buren Vice President Dr Nettie Powell Secretary Dr Geo R Daniels Treasurer Dr MLA Shively and Board of Censors Dr Lavants Mr J J Gordon and family expect to move to Marion for their future home.
Mrs. M. W. Brown entertained about twenty five Rebekah lodge members at her southwest town home Thursday evening. Music and games provided the amusements while refreshments were served, making the gathering reported most enjoyable.
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