27 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
1
Mr John Corey of Marion earns nine firsts five seconds three thirds three fourths one fifth two champions across Marion Bluffton and Fort Wayne shows. His White Plymouth Rocks place in all classes with top rosettes under judges H A Pickett Geo H Northrop and A B Hamla.
A Methodist church revival led by Rev. E. Dunbar closed Sunday night with about fifty conversions and eight baptisms, twenty two additions reported. Prof Shannon D Neff directed singing and Rev E O Brown's revival at Dillman Methodist closed with thirty three conversions and plans for Mt Zion services.
City Marshal John Hess ordered four Van Buren barber shops to close on Sundays reversing a years long noon closing habit. He warned prosecutions if workers resist and pledged to enforce a two year old curfew law.
The second annual meeting of Farmers' Trust Company stockholders in Van Buren Indiana was held at 7 p m January 20. Directors J E Riley William Doyle H F Sander man H A Lesier A L Woodard G G Richardson R T Calender C Huff and E E Farr were reelected for a year. Officers J E Riley president William Doyle vice president H H Hamaker secretary treasurer were reappointed for a year. Auditors reported a neat balanced book with totals over one hundred eight thousand dollars. A light supper followed in which Misses Idah Woodard Lydia McMillan and Madonna McMillan assisted.
Mrs 8 G Robinson hosted the New Century Club with ten members answering roll call with quotations from George Eliet. Mrs Clyde Gossett resigned as secretary treasurer and Mrs George Mason was elected to fill the balance of the year. Four guests attended and a two course luncheon was served. Next meeting will be with Mrs J Howard on Thursday afternoon February 10.
John Wright proprietor of the Sanitary Barber Shop announces the shop will not open on Sundays and asks customers and friends to visit on Saturdays to comply with Sunday work laws. He states his hearty accord with the movement to close Sunday shops.
The Van Buren school festival will be held at the high school building on Saturday evening February 5, starting at 7 30. Special announcements will follow. For sale a collie dog 34 months old write D D Blatchley Warren Ind for price.
An old Kingston Gazette issue from January 4, 1800, presents a moving tribute to General George Washington and his death. It follows debates in Congress with Marshal praising Washington and documents resolutions sent to President Adams. The paper notes funeral descriptions and advertisements including mill sale and barter offers.
Advertisement reads a near new 200 egg X Ray incubator offered by I C Mills for 10 dollars, asking half price.
Dr C H Good of Huntington, a Republican candidate for Congress, was present Tuesday evening. He has many warm personal friends in this section.
H. J. Paulus presents his candidacy to county Republicans stressing merit and efficiency over personal ties. He pledges to maintain tax safeguards, compare expenses statewide, and ensure up-to-date court business while inviting voters to judge his record and the field before casting a ballot.
Nancy J Endsley wife of John Endsley resided northwest of Van Buren and died at her home after a long illness. She was 63, a Christian Church member, known as Losure by her maiden name. Funeral services will be held at her residence with burial in Van Buren cemetery. W G Booz to undertake a two week business trip to Oklahoma starting Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Henry Whaitecotton and their son Merle spent Sunday with Ernest Whitecotton and family in a family gathering.
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