Hog Cholera lecture to be given at opera house
Ferguson announces a two day Hog Cholera Institute lecture January 20 and 21 at the opera house. V. Rankins of Indianapolis will discuss control prevention and treatment with lantern slides from the Bureau of Animal Industry. The event includes a public discussion and a musical program. admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
van Buren Township
V. Rankins
Ledianapolis
Hawkins
Leoee
Farmers Institutes
Ohio
Indiana
Minois
Kentucky
Bureau of Animal Industry
Doyle Marries Ellen Newland in Valparaiso Ceremony
Albert W. Doyle, formerly of Van Buren and son of Mr. and Mrs. William Doyle, wed Miss Ellen Newland at the bride’s home in Valparaiso on Monday December 28 1914 at 5 p m. The couple then traveled to Van Buren via Chicago and plan a stay in Greencastle where Doyle will work as state accountant. Mrs. Doyle is Valparaiso’s Northern Indiana University graduate and a skilled musician. her father is a prominent local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Doyle
van Buren
William Doyle
Ellen Newland
Valparaiso
First Presbyterian Church
Charles L Lee Dead in Grant County Indiana
Charles L Lee age 43 died January 3 1915 in Van Buren township Grant County Indiana after a four week illness. He was son of James R and Elizabeth Lee and brother to six siblings. He lived in the area all his life and was industrious. Funeral services and burial were at St Joseph Reformed Church January 6 conducted by Rev J A Campbell pastor of Vas Buren M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S
James R
Elizabeth Lee
van Buren Township
Grant County
Indiana
St. Joseph Reformed Church
J. AO. Campbell
M. E. Church
Vas Buren
A Year of Prosperity for Our Community 1915
The article urges a united effort for 1915 to boost local money circulation and prosperity. It advocates home production and export, buying locally, expanding every home business, increasing farm output, and keeping wealth within the community. It calls for helping each person, avoiding drones, and attracting outside funds to strengthen collective wealth.
Van Buren Township Finance Board Reviews Doyle Accounts
The Van Buren advisory board met at Trustee Witmer’s office. They reviewed the late William Doyle’s books finding all records correct and deposits matched cash in banks. Board officers include President William Bray and Secretary William Sanderman with E. W. Landers as third member. Depositories named: Van Buren State Bank and Farmers Trust Co. Frank Losure re elected assessor. Constables elected Frank Eversole and Tom Toller did not qualify. Justice of the Peace nominees were Juhn Mathias, S. V. Shimp and M. B. Crist. Crist qualified, Shimp’s commission may still be in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Bure Township
Finance Board
Witmer
William Doyle
Doyle
William Bray
Wm. Sanderman
E. W. Landers
van Buren State Bank
Farmers Trust Co
Frank Losure
Frank Eversole
Tom Toller
Justice of the Peace
Juhn Mathias
S. V. Shimp
M. B. Crist
Crist
Shimp
Needlecraft Club Watch Party Hosts Hostess Trio
The Needlecraft Club members, husbands, and a few guests gathered Thursday at Nad Labelloe’s home for a watch party. Miss Toney led a two course luncheon with help from Mrs Ed Beeson Mrs L C Doyle and Miss Ethel Shindbolt. Attendees included W J Gildersleeve Oren Beeler Guy Duckwall Clyde Lugar J M Toney Cuan Paxton Ed Beeson Van Doyle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needlecraft Club
Nad ‘Labelloe
Miss Toney
Ed Beeson
L. C. Doyle
Ethel Shindbolt
Messrs
and Mesdames
W. J. Gildersleeve
Oren Beeler
Guy Duckwall
Clyde Lugar
J. M. Toney
Cuan Paxton
van Doyle
Michaud Named Executor in Sackett Will Probate
The will of Christina Sackett who died in Van Buren December 22 is filed for probate. It provides for her husband Cyrus Sackett during his life with a reasonable allowance from the estate. The remainder after a cash conversion goes to children Franklin N. Sackett Columbus D. Sackett John W. Sackett Rosa Sullivan Ketella Michaud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Sackett
van Buren
Cyrus Sackett
Sackett
Franklin N. Sackett
Columbus D. Sackett
Jobn W. Sackett
Rosa Sullivan
Ketella Michaud
Albert
Michaud
Sulivan & Co. Sawmil
Witmer Becomes Township Trustee In Van Buren County
C R Witmer was sworn in as township trustee following William Doyle who served twelve years. The district boasts an $850,000 high school building and little debt aside from road upkeep. Doyle handed over $9,200 and Witmer’s first check paid $1,116.28 interest on bonds. Van Buren township is described as prosperous and well managed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Witwer
William Doyle
Doyle
Witmer
van Buren State Bank
van Buren Lownship
Local figures listed in community directory
Curtis Strange, Will Lander, W. W. Mott, T. C. Pike, Misses Josephine Robinson and Nellie Thompson, Lenore Tuner, Lois Esbelman, Messrs M. P. Creath, Leo Conrad, Neal Barnes, Joe Lugar, Glen Maddox, Mark Shindbolt, Samuel Toney, Clarence Beck, Noble Riley appear in a neighborhood roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Strange
Will Lander
W. W. Mott
T.C. Pike
Josephine Robinson
Nellie Thompson
Lenore Tuner
Lois Esbelman
Messrs
M. P. Creath
Leo Conrad
Neal Barnes
Joe Lugar
Glen Maddox
Mark Shindbolt
Samuel Toney
Clarence Beck
Noble Riley
Matrimonial agency idea sparks from Case's success
C M Case, a tinman and plumber, considers starting a matrimonial agency after three girls he employed as bookkeepers married within nine months. He notes his success seems effortless and foresees vast potential with some advertising while noting several men have applied for positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Case
Also Mentioned on This Page
Merry Christmas Club
Serio Tino Rent Rte
East Sid Square
Marion, Ind
the Bank of Efficient Service
van: Buren
Farmers Institute
Albert W. Doyle
Charles Lee
Movisory Board
Corect
Lenore Toney
Husband
John J. Howard
E.S. Howard
W.C. Booz
Guy Ducknall
Total
State of
County of
Grant
E. S. Howard
Micuar. B. Crist
J. P
Mal C.R. Witmer
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