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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1914
Page
5
A collection of village items including church notices, entertainment hostesses, neighbor visits, a piano coupon contest, and local injuries. Also mentions Mrs. Lizzie Lee visiting family, Mrs. O R Duckworth ill, and Dr M Groves undergoing surgery in Marion with improving recovery.
The article notes the serial tale The Lapse of Tentworth opens as July events unfold. Oscar Bollhoefer, treated for appendicitis at Marion hospital, shows steady improvement and expects discharge soon. Farmers Trust Company offers safety deposit boxes for 81 a year.
Mrs Lloyd Pilkington visits Marion from her parents as Forrest Higgins recovers from typhoid fever. Numerous locals and visitors are cited across Marion and nearby towns with gatherings, travel, and announcements including a Fourth of July event, rental ad, and church histories. Obituary for Catherine Trackler notes her life from Jamestown to Milo, Christian service, and survival details, with funeral held June 30 1914 in Milo.
The Needlecraft club gathered Friday afternoon with Mrs. Ancil Strange for sewing and conversation. Refreshments were served and attendees included Mesdames Harry Hmaker Van Doyle Ancil Witmer T C Pike Curtis Strange Lloyd Pilkington Ancil Strange Miss Lulu Pilkington Lois Eshelhnap and guest Mrs Violet Heaston.
Mrs Charlies Foust visited Van Buren with Mrs John Wright on Friday afternoon. Miss Rose Newman stayed with Mr and Mrs Charles Sullivan on Sunday. Mrs Joseph Knight returned from a week in Van Buren visiting kin. Charles Jackson and family of Van Buren were guests of Mr and Mrs Ezra Covault on Sunday.
A local ad announces safety deposit boxes available for 81 a year with secure access and private vault facilities. The listing highlights affordable rates and the convenience of yearlong rental options at a downtown facility.
The family and relatives of Grand ma Slifer express appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown during the sickness and death of their mother Mrs. David Taylor of Van Buren and others.
A large audience attended Sunday evening Children’s Day exercises at the Methodist church. The program featured songs recitations and drills by children along with readings by Mrs. Nella T Hodgson and Louis Pfefferle of Marion. Pfefferle’s rendition of Number Twenty was praised but not rated as high as previous performances.
Three Van Buren business houses report break ins in the last thirty days with small sums of money or merchandise stolen. Citizens urge the town board to provide a night watchman for protection and safety.
The Van Buren threshing ring will hold a meeting at the News Hagle office on Saturday evening July 4 at eight o'clock. Geo W Doyle is named as captain.
Sunday School begins at 9 30 with a preaching service at 10 30. Epworth League holds a 6 30 p m service and a prayer meeting is planned for Thursday evening.
E Andersoo announces berries available for order from former patrons and others, offering Michigan dewberries and black cap raspberries.
State of Indiana Grant County Superior Court May Term 194, Ethel B Beedy vs James F E Beedy No 4303 complaint for divorce. Defendant James J Reedy not a resident of Indiana warned to appear or demur by October 12 1914 at Marion court. Clerk Wred Drake seals the notice. Attorney H F Hardin for plaintiff.
The Grant Circuit Court issues a notice to Ananias McMillan nonresident of Indiana in the Nancy McMillan versus Ananias McMillan divorce action. The defendant must appear by September 7, 1914, or plead, as the court will proceed in his absence at Marion Court House. Clerk Fred Drake seals the notice. Stephen McSwiggin represents the plaintiff.
A local promotion invites shoppers to collect coupons from participating merchants to boost business and help a young contestant win a $100 piano prize. The event emphasizes community support and consumer participation.
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