Revival meetings open at Methodist Church with strong attendance
Evangelistic campaign underway with nightly audiences and daily three o'clock rallies. Hamp Sewell leads a large chorus with Hymns of Glory. Miss Sunshine Reed, daughter of Rev. I E Reed, performs solos. Evangelist Reed praised for hopeful gospel. Services continue twice daily this week and next. Next Sunday features a New Year Rally Day with multiple union church events.
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Methodist Church
Hamp Sewell
Sunshine Reed
I. E. Reed
Evangelist Reed
L. A. Levits
Old Salem
Young People’s Union
Mise “Sunshine
Why not buy local at Van Buren Stores this week
Town resident urges supporting local merchants over mail order firms. She compares costs and reliability, noting that money spent locally circulates and goods arrive without extra express charges or misfits. The reflection promotes shopping decisions tied to nearby stores.
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van Buren
New York
Chicago
Merchants to Close Early Throughout Winter Season
The merchants of J Van Buren will close their places of business at 8 o'clock p m starting in January and continuing until April 1. J F Eshelman and daughter Georgena and Fred Strake and wife attended a T P A banquet at Marion Friday.
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Jvan Buren
J. F. Eschelman
Georgena
Fred Strake
Sisended
Marion
Warning to Merchants to Defend Local Trade
The parcels post law took effect January first and threatens local merchants as large mail order houses expand advertising. Merchants must competitively price goods and aggressively use the home paper to attract customers, or risk losing business to distant sellers. Local tradespeople are urged to act now to sustain community commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Indiana Oil Advances Increases Crude Prices Across Regions
Indiana Oil to raise price by three cents per barrel for North Lima South Lima and Indiana crude, lifting Indiana crude to 1.20. The climb follows a steady rise from 74 cents, with rapid gains in recent months.
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Ohio Oil Company
Montpelier
North Lima
South Lima
Indiana
Christmas Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Howard in Hartford City
A 1913 item notes Mr and Mrs P S Howard entertaining relatives including John Ed Howard Maud Lillian Helen and Mr Howard’s Hartford City parents at a Christmas dinner. The survey also mentions a clergyman telling his congregation of a “deep gratitude” debt and a wedding anecdote about a groom asking if it was “Kusto mary to cuss the bride.”
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P. S. Howard
Howard
Messrs. and Mesdames
John Howard
Ed. Howard
Maud
Lillian
Helen
Mr. Howard
Hartford City
The Old Year Our Birthday 1912 Welcome
The New Year editorial cherishes 1912 as a year of great progress and prosperity. It reflects on national and local growth, religious and educational uplift, and the paper's commitment as it enters its seventeenth year, urging readers to invest in a brighter future.
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News-Eagle
Christmas Festivities In Farrville Highlight Family Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Wm Bray hosted a large Christmas dinner with gifts from a tree, music and games. Elwood Wright endures severe pain with his lead. Relatives from Fairmount and nearby towns joined in church program featuring Farr Brothers Silent Night duet Pauline Farr pantomime and various drills and recitals. The event was praised as the best Christmas entertainment in Farrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.C. Holloway
Narrow Escape Near Jonesboro Interurban Curve
Mr W E Lee, with wife Delight and daughter, plus daughter in law Mrs Everett Lee, were returning from Indianapolis when their touring car narrowly avoided a collision with an interurban on the Union Traction line at a Main Street curve. The car struck a telephone post causing minor damage but no injuries.
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Indianapolis
W. E. Lee
Delight
Everett Lee
Union Traction Lne
Second Street
Jonesboro
Main Street
Lee
Moler Hosts Oyster Supper Chatting With Friends
Mr and Mrs Charles Moler entertained a large number of friends to an oyster supper Wednesday evening with lively conversation and hospitality noted by attendees.
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Walter Pence
Esther
Fairmount
Smiley M. Farr
M. A. Collett
Elizabeth Whinery
Darrel
Warren
Charles Knight
Clifford
Irene
Carl
Mark
Math Gulnip
Irma
George Good
Near Dillman
Simeon Pulley
Antioch
Charles Moler
Miss Echo Miller Visits Friends in Marion Turstay
Miss Echo Miller traveled to Marion Turstay to visit friends, according to local social notes detailing her itinerary and social calls.
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Echo Miller
Marion Turstay
Fraternally Yours D W Boxell Seals Season Greeting
Greeting to customers wishes Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Thanks for the year’s business and friendship, promising finer spring season goods, closer ties, and greater prosperity for 1913.
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D. W. Boxell
Little Boys Entertained at Pleasant Christmas Party
Mrs Will Lander planned a charming surprise for her son Master Harold and Clarence Hodgson Tuesday evening. The parlor held a beautifully decorated tree with gifts exchanged as Sante appeared. Guests included Thomas Lander Uri Hongsoo Oren Beeler Will Lander J O C Hodgson Herbert Lander Henrietta Myers Kari Schneider and Thomas Schneider.
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Will Lander
Master Harold
Clarence Hodgson
Sante
Thomas Lander
Uri Hongsoo
Oren Beeler
J. O C. Hodgson
Herbert Lander
Henrietta Myers
Swayzee
Messrs
Herbert Curtis
Leo Myers
Kari
Thomas Schneider
Watch Party at Pilkington Home Features Local Teens
Mr. Von Pilkington hosted a watch party at his parents home with a group of young people. Music and games filled the evening followed by a sumptuous supper at midnight. Attendees included Gladys Knight Ruth Doyle Hazel Harper Ola Harper Chester Mills Von Pilkington Homer Black and Mr and Mrs Everett Lee, along with Harley Hauber of Warren Indiana and residents of Marton and Albion.
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von Pilkington
Gladys Knight
Ruth Doyle
Hazel
Ola Harper
Marton
Harley Hauber
Warren
Chester Mills
Homer Black
Albion
Indiana
Everett Lee
Van Buren School Reopens In New Building
Holiday extended the start by a week as the new Van Buren building awaits occupancy. A thorough cleaning precedes moving in. All grades meet next Monday at the usual hour with Miss Aurelia Willey teaching the second grade, created from overcrowded classes to improve primary efficiency.
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van Buren
Aurelia Willey
Wiley
The Boss Pulling Machine Co in Van Buren
The Boss Pulling Machine Co makes portable derricks for oil fields at home and abroad. Owner W C Booz and family run a farm with cereals and poultry, including Bronze turkeys given to every employee for Christmas.
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van Buren
W.C. Booz
Stein Shoemaker union links Remington and Brook families
Tom Stein aged 21 and Hazel Shoemaker 17 wed December 28 in Reneellaer Christian church. Rev. A. Garrett Winn officiated before 112 relatives. They host a green red decorated dinner at the house on Charles Hill farm. Bride formerly of Van Buren. they plan to reside on the farm.
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Tom Stein
Barney Stein
Remington
Indiana
Hazel Shoemaker
David Shoemaker
Brook
Florence Putt
Cecil Shoemaker
Little Vera Shoemaker
Stein
van Buren
Charles Hill Farm
Handkerchief Shower for Miss Dollie Lee at Lee Home
A handkerchief shower honoring Miss Dollie Lee was held Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lee Sr. Guests included Eva Borxell Vere Boxel Vivian Boxell Ruth Doyle Geraidine Miller Hazel William Ella Horseman Nellie Horeemas and Dollie Lee. The evening featured games and refreshments. President-elect Wilson is meeting politicians about appointments with a late March timeframe for definite announcements.
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Dollie Lee
Wm. Lee Sr
Eva Borxell
Vere ‘Boxel
Vivian Boxell
Ruth Doyle
Geraidine Miller
Hazel William
Ella Horseman
Nellie Horeemas
Real Estate Investment Push Promoted by Local Agency
A Marion Indiana notice urges buyers to contact the F H Agency at 4045 Glass Block for real estate deals. The appeal stresses value and securing properties, aiming to connect with potential buyers in the area.
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Wena
F. H
Glass Block
Marion
Indiana
Gillespies Visit Marion Sanday Tek Tives
BE. N. Gillespie and his wife visited Marion on Sunday, attending teki tives.
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BE. N. Gillespie
tek ‘@tives
Marion Sanday
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Edna
Pauline
Warner Welsh
Victo and Merca
Wilber Alexander
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