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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
5
Local residents share visits and calls across Troy City. Mrs Wallace hosts guests. Hanna and Lawrence visit. several calls and dinners occur Tuesday and Sunday. Family gatherings include the Cari, Renbarger, Ruble, and Delamore households with neighbors in attendance.
The funeral for Mrs Sophia A How ard occurred Monday in Hatford City after her death there last Thursday. Interment followed at Van Buren cemetery with many friends from this place attending. She was mother to John Howard and P S Howard and Ed Howard.
For sale a medium sized four year old horse described as good and sound. Apply Mrs Wilson at three squares north of the interurban station. Weekend guests listed Mr Henry Bloom of Decatur Michigan and Mr John Bloom of Mario were hosted by Mrs Catherine Deck.
Dillman D. C. Elwood and wife Warren callers Monday. Sunday school at this place every Sunday. Everybody invited. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Houser were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Baker of Warren Friday. Miss Irene Sharon had as Sunday guests Miss Zelda Line and Mr Lin ond Shanningham of Marion. Mesdames Charles and Will Herring of Marion visited with their sister Jonas Lee who is on the sick list. Revival meetings begin at this place Sunday and will be continued for a few weeks. Each and every one are cordially invited to attend these services. W. C. Shisher and family entertained at dinner Sunday Rev. C. A. Brown, Misses Elizabeth Palmer, Oma Tharp, Ada Gilbert and Ethel and Vernie Dutton. Evening callers were Ralph Lease, Charles Nesselroad, Abe Ver ner and Delmar Gilbert.
Miss Mary Carey and Miss Addie Conwell hosted guests on Thursday. Families including Hefner Duckwall Kar tow Campbell Smith Pence Dentin and others visited one another Sunday and Tuesday. Health concerns regarding Henry Slifer were reported as unchanged. Community members attended the Farmers Institute at Van Buren Tuesday and Wednesday. The W C T U will meet January 18 at Mrs Dead Trout's home.
Mr August Reudlinger and Mrs Anna Stackhouse married in St. Joseph Michigan last Tuesday. After a honeymoon in Northern Michigan they plan to return to Van Buren and reside at the bride's home. Reudlinger a noted builder and contractor, and Mrs Reudlinger active in church and lodge work. News-Eagle extends congratulations.
Edith Mae Kelley and Kenneth Leland Camblin united in a Methodist ring ceremony at the Kelley home Marion under Rev. Parker. The couple posed amid lace, smilax and roses, sang and played during the service, and now reside at Pinehurst near Van Buren with best wishes from family and friends.
William K. Wise and Mrs. Bertha Bradford both of Tulsa were married Tuesday evening January 9 1917 at the bride’s mother Mrs L C Kil ander’s home. They planned an extended eastern trip with their son Glen Bradford before returning to Tulsa Oklahoma.
The event at the Van Buren Township high school on Saturday January 20 features sessions on what children study and why, civic biology, and various chapters and topics led by teachers and guests. Luther Burbank work discussion and college president Mr Jones will attend. You are invited to attend.
Monday night featured High School Night at the Methodist revival with the Van Buren group rendering hymns. Rev Modlin spoke on A Commonplace Life Glorified urging youth toward future possibilities. Landess L White attended Purdue agriculture short course and tied for first in State Pig Club essay with 92 percent score, edged by cost factors.
The ad touts Tiz as a magical relief for sore feet offering quick results for aches corns blisters and swelling. It claims acids and poisons are drawn out to reduce puffiness and promises lasting comfort with a 25 cent box available from druggists or department stores.
Students celebrate the Emblem periodical as the first issue, hoping for several future editions before school closes. Wednesday featured High School Day at the Farmers Institute with early dismissal, and Friday plans a debate between two societies with strong points.
J. B. Wixon of Farmers Mills New York has used Chamberlain's Tablets for years to treat stomach and liver disorders and says they are the best he has ever used. Obtainable everywhere.
A local gathering led by President W. C. Se Sunday featured brief remarks from officers and community updates on upcoming events. Attendees discussed neighborhood improvements and plans for a spring fundraiser.
A Cincinnati authority endorses Freezone, a ether compound that when applied to a corn lifts the entire root with the fingers after a few drops. The product dries instantly, shrivels the corn without inflaming surrounding tissue, and claims to remove hard or soft corns and calluses with little cost.
An old advertisement promotes Hamburger Brust Thees as a vegetable remedy for colds and the grip. It instructs to brew a tablespoonful in boiling water, drink a cupful, and claims the tea opens pores, relieves congestion, loosens bowels, and drives a cold from the system.
An old fashioned pain remedy advertises a 25 cent bottle of liniment for backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatism. It claims quick penetration to ease pain without burning the skin and promises rapid relief with a magical yet harmless formula.
Sale notice for a room house and fruit trees in Van Buren Indiana. Includes 65 foot drilled well, cistern, and furrow. Inquire with B H DePoy for details on this quick bargain.
For sale two items including a six room farm with screened porch large barn good well electric lights and brick street. also a lot on Vine Street. A separate 4 acre farm quarter mile east of Banter Scisophone priced per acre and 80 acres with corners above 40 priced at 8 800. Contact J K Griffith Van Buren.
An Oakland California notice promotes The Beliable Club run by Mrs Wrubel at 732 Madison. It claims to unite thousands of men and women for marriage and happiness and offers confidential descriptions free.
In one minute clogged nostrils open and airways clear with Fly's Cream. The ad urges buy from your druggist, apply a small amount in the nostrils to soothe inflamed membranes and relieve cold or catarrh quickly.
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