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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
11
A narrator recalls a brutal winter Christmas when travel was perilous. David frets about staying home for church and the feast while frost bites the air. The family endures hardship, shares a humble meal, and forgives Perry Anders as Lide and Jane reunite.
The Christmas plum pudding is a time honored dish descended from plum porridge and must be stirred by every household member before boiling. The mistress adds spices with her own hand to bless fortune for a year, and American cooks in china bowls with old English crests keep English customs alive in the new land.
The article traces mistletoe decorating from Druid times when twigs were hung above doors as talismans for sylvan deities. It notes that modern Christmas mistletoe customs evolve from this ancient legend and practice, reflecting a long-standing tradition.
Dr. J. M. Rhodes of Indianapolis elected president of the Indiana Motion Picture Exhibitors league which denies Laporte reports of plans to seek Sunday show openings. The group bans Jack Johnson pictures and certain wild west films, while praising selective westerns.
F. J. Rembusch of Shelbyville was elected the Indiana vice-president of the National Motion Picture Exhibitors' Association by the Indiana league at a two day convention closing at the Denison hotel in Indianapolis. Officers for the state league include J. M. Rhodes president Sprague Green first vice-president Philip Skora Evansville second vice-president John Truelock Indianapolis third vice-president H. L. St. Claire Gary fourth vice-president Clifford Cole Elkhart fifth vice-president E. J. Addy Indianapolis secretary A. C. Zaring Indianapolis treasurer. A second meeting is set for February 2 in Indianapolis. No action was taken on the Indianapolis ordinance banning under sixteen from shows without a parent or guardian, to be handled by the Indianapolis organization. More than 150 members attended a banquet at the Denison hotel.
H. F. Barnard state food and drug commissioner will educate health boards in Indiana to install a certificate system for owners of food handling establishments when their businesses are pronounced excellent under the state's pure food and drug act. Fort Wayne health officials have already started such a program.
Morris-Wolf Lumber company of Indianapolis with $5,000 capital to deal in lumber. R. S. Morris, George Wolf, H. M. Campbell named. Rosencranz Realty company of Evansville with $100,000 capital to deal in real estate. A. C. Rosencranz, D. R. Kaneval. Milton G. Smith Garage and Automobile company of South Bend increases capital to $26,000. Producers Salon company of New York withdraws from Indiana.
State board of health released a bill to require sanitation across Indiana public buildings and facilities. It bans unsanitary conditions, sets enforcement by health officials, and allows appeals to the state board. Penalties include fines up to 200 dollars, imprisonment, and daily fines. Emergency clause included.
Princeton officials call on the state board of health to order Jasper to stop dumping sewage into the Pa toka river. Under the McGinnis act of 1909 the board may compel municipalities to halt stream pollution and has agreed to investigate the Princeton Jasper case.
Wesley Mauger aged 40 was killed when a C B C railroad engine collided with a passenger coach at Huntington station. Harry Kline 22 and Patrick Lynch 40 of Markle were injured leaping to safety. Dr C E Monroe’s ten year old daughter sustained a gash from the impact.
Rosa Hatfield wife of James Hatfield of Thornhope is jailed on a five thousand dollar bond charged with selling her stepdaughter Lena thirteen to George Durton a local farmer. Durton is held on criminal attack charges with five thousand dollar bond after the girl testified before the grand jury. The girl says her stepmother brought her to the city months ago to be placed with Durton and to obey him, with plans for her to visit Thornhope on trains and return, while she was rewarded with fine clothing for compliance.
A West Lafayette street car and a Battle Ground interurban collided on the West side levee. Ralph Fisher of Battle Ground was unconscious after suffering a brain concussion and was taken to St Elizabeth hospital. Veterans heading to the city were knocked from seats and cut by flying glass. Passengers on the West side car were uninjured.
Charles Martin of Cheyenne Wyoming arrives at the home of Mrs. Albert Louis and Mrs. Charles Allen in Vincennes claiming to be their uncle. He had not been seen for 47 years since leaving the city to mine and ranch in the west, with relatives believing him dead for 25 years.
Rushville December 16 thieves target Chief McAllister who runs the Scanlon house besides police duties. A thief took 2.50 in dining room change at the house. Earlier a hotel thief stole a turkey and wine. Hotel clerk Simon Hitts fled with 11 from the till and is thought to be in Indianapolis.
George Ac.2, in Lafayette to supervise the Sigma Chi new fraternity house, reports that the grand council will convene at the Purdue chapter house on February 22, 1913. The gathering will include all fraternity officers and several former grand counsels.
Newcastle December 16 Carl Nicholson found guilty in Henry circuit court of killing Ed Hines and was sentenced by Judge Ed Jackson to life imprisonment in the Michigan City state prison.
Dr Harvey W Wiley former chief of the Bureau of Chemistry will headline a banquet of the Ad Sell league of Northern Indiana in South Bend on December 23. Attendees include several hundred advertising men from Illinois Indiana and Michigan. Also speaking will be R O Eastman Battle Creek and Charles Eugene Powers. The menu will feature only standard advertised products.
A trunk sent to Cassville on November 23 by Mrs Nellie Swinerton was left at Edward Huston’s farm and prompted rumors of a body. Police and the prosecuting attorney investigated, finding only clothing and old letters. Mrs Swinerton promised to return to Cassville in a few days.
Lewis Curts a 45 year old farmer seven miles northwest of Muncie near Bethel hanged himself after learning he must move to a smaller farm house. He told his wife you could get along without me before she found his body in the barn shed.
Terre Haute hosted a district meeting of the Ladies of the Maccabees with Grace Meredith hive No 121 inviting Hollise ter hive No 62 of Indianapolis. Visiting officers included Grace Meredith state commander of Wabash Dr Emma Hooper supreme medical examiner Port Huron Mich and Jessie Fager supreme deputy commander Canton Ohio.
At the close of the twenty second annual meeting of Indiana State Trustees association the following officers were elected President Bruce Moore Frankfort vice president W P Noffsinger Union City secretary U S Gard Clay City treasurer Charles H Orner Columbia City
Porter scene of tragedy as Lake Shore freight engine ejects switchman Martin Goudy aged forty from the cowcatcher. He falls under wheels and is ground to pieces. He leaves a widow and five children.
James King a factory foreman sues Rennis King alleging his wife Mollie King threatened to pour hot lead in his ear and burn him with acid. The suit follows the annulment of Kings marriage to Mollie and King’s arrest on a bigamy charge by Rennis King, his first wife. If the divorce succeeds he plans to remarry Mollie.
Earl Brouzand aged seventeen died three hours after an accidental gunshot while hunting in Elkhart. He and two companions were present when Brouzand unintentionally pulled his rifle trigger into his temple.
Mrs. Robert Foreman of Van Buren was arrested by Sheriff Tony George on a charge of breaking a quarantine. She had been quarantined at the home of William Walker where his three children suffered diphtheria. Authorities say she left to aid her own stricken daughter and will be prosecuted.
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