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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
1
Revival program at Lake Geneva Y. MIC features devotional music by Levitts, piano solos by Myers Whitecotton and Rev. Chambers, recitations by several Misses, a female chorus, and a financial offering. General invitation extended to all churches.
The article notes President Taft attends All Souls Unitarian Church in Washington each Sunday at eleven. Secret service and the President sit alone in his pew, with occasional companionship from his brother in the past year. since Major Butt’s death, the President has been more solitary.
A newsroom notice requests correspondents send news by Tuesday for weekly publication and accepts important items until Thursday at noon. The directive emphasizes timely submissions and workloads from late-week reports.
Van Buren Lodge No. 496 K of P elected Hebert Lander as Chandlor commander with Makenson as Vice Chancellor Tud Bray Prelate and Sullivan Master at Arms. Clyde Wag geman named Master of Works August Reud linger Inner guard Loy Moler Outer Guard Dean Paxton chosen as Grand Lodge representative. Officers to be installed Thursday evening with a communal ice cream social to follow.
Prof. Baily forms a new band in Marién including M. Whitecotton C Scrivens F Leach W Mote A Warren C Stackhouse V Mote Veril Doyal F Le Favore Cruse A Merril L Struble R emient Boxell L Harvey. They will meet at the town hall for practice and the group is named the News-Eagle band. The note wishes the boys success and notes parties will need ample music at reasonable rates.
Mr. Lee of Van Buren expresses appreciation for advertising after a six inch reading notice in the News-Baiie two weeks ago promoting his auction sale held last Saturday afternoon. The sale drew a large crowd and favorable prices, reflecting strong response to the newspaper’s notices.
The Epworth League convention was held in Warren last week drawing large crowds from the district. Next year the event will be at Marke. Rev. O B Morris of Wabash was chosen district president and Leslie Wall of Marion is first vice president.
Mr and Mrs Delamore entertained Monday evening for Miss Stella Hoopingarner of Huntington. Ice cream was served to guests including Mr and Mrs Dave Weaver, Mr and Mrs Earnest Lewis, Ethel Hudson, Gladys Weaver, Helen Mae Lewis, Ruby Delamore, Stella Hoopingarner, Clarence Jasper and Ralph Detamore.
Lightning struck the west end of Alex Butler’s house three miles northwest of town last Sunday afternoon. The household was uninjured as the bolt caused structural damage but no injuries were reported.
Mrs James Wilson riding from Van Buren last week was thrown from a buggy when her horse became frightened. She sustained several bruises but is reported to be getting along nicely.
Mr. Leon Rowland and Miss Cora Parrett were married at Huntington on Saturday. Miss Parrett is the daughter of John Parrett of this place. Mr. Rowland is employed at the Motor Works in Marion where they will reside.
Mrs BE C Jeffries was on the sick list last week while a note mentions homemade pies at Dad's bakery and cafe.
Order of Circuit Court grants private sale of Oliver Gaines guardianship estate. August 3 at the Iroquois Building Marion Indiana Grant County real estate described as east half of southeast quarter Section 7 Township 25 North Range 9 East. Terms require one half cash, balance in eighteen months secured by first mortgage. Frank M. Pressnall, Guardian. Condo & Browne, Attys for Guardian.
Faony Elizabeth Rowley born in Wolverhampton England March 15 1879 died June 28 at 9 45 pm aged 33 years 3 months 13 days after Typhoid Fever. She came to America with relatives, married Edward H Beeson of Montpelier Ind May 12 1904, lived in Marion Rob son Van Buren, left three children A C 7 Elizabeth 5 and Francis Marie 10 months. Survived by husband three children foster parents and siblings. Funeral private at residence conducted by Rev L A Levits, interment Van Buren Cemetery. vault planned for permanent rest.
Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey was nominated for president by the Democratic convention in Baltimore on the forty sixth ballot with 990 delegates. Thomas R. Marshall, Governor of Indiana, was nominated for Vice President by acclamation after the second ballot.
A proverb-like remark notes that a woman who marries to reform her spouse starts doubting her choice and ends by realizing the reform may be futile, reflecting on matrimony and personal insight.
A Chicago News quip notes women rarely notice missing shirt buttons but always spot a hole in a husband's pocket, using a light domestic eye to joke about everyday thrift and diligence.
A quirky collection notes the whale hide thickness and heartbeat rates for different diets, remarks on blondes replacing black sheep among women, mentions Chinese hair changes, and explains Westphalian ham flavor from beechwood and juniper. It ends with a playful image of a chorus girl and a septuagenarian millionaire.
A brief compilation notes that sixty percent of a Brazil nut is oil a gallon of water weighs ten pounds glycerines are a by product of the Boap factory and there are sixteen cables across the North Atlantic Ocean.
Congress acts to curb apple fraud by establishing standard barrel sizes and packing methods. The law aims to end primes at the bottom cuts in the middle and misrepresented top apples. Mr. Moore from Pennsylvania emphasizes consumer interest in receiving an accurate contents depiction.
Mr Joe Lease hosted about seventy five children last Saturday afternoon in honor of the third and seventh birthdays of George and Don Richerson sons of Dr G G Richardson. The afternoon featured games and refreshments including cake ice cream and lemonade with favors for guests.
An essay extols true wealth as nonmaterial, praising good health, sturdy constitution, and moral qualities over gold. It argues riches come from body, nerves, and character, noting that a cheerful, forgiving disposition beats land or money. It laments inner deformities of selfish or despondent minds.
Crane Pond residents record Sunday visits and weekend travels. Families such as Losure Gardner Butler and Tinkle share gatherings. Minnie Shultz ill with typhoid symptoms. groups attend ice cream socials and Fourth of July events in Warren.
Mrs. Wm Kirkpatrick was summoned to Bradford Pennsylvania on Friday due to the serious illness of her father.
In a bold call to action The News Eagle argues Marion and Van Buren citizens must provide evidence to curb bootlegging. It denies local officials alone can stop illicit liquor while urging affidavits and cooperation with authorities to forge a safer community.
William Green, a well known resident of Van Buren township, died at 10 30 Sunday night after more than a year of illness from dropsy and heart trouble. He visited his brother earlier that day and leaves a wife, an aged father, three brothers, and three sisters.
Mrs. Lucinda Moriarity Walton 85 was found dead by her husband G M Walton in the doorway of their Van Buren township home. Death attributed to heart failure. Survived by four daughters and one son. Funeral held Thursday at 10 from the residence with interment in I O O F cemetery at Marion.
The Beeson family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy and beautiful flowers shown during the loss of wife and mother. E. H. Beeson and family.
Perry Butler and his wife called on D. F. Losure and family Monday, sharing greetings and news during a routine social visit.
Miss Etta Losure invited Miss Minnie Shultz to visit on Tuesday, detailing a friendly social call between the two women.
E. E. Camblin spent last week as the guest of Jacob Burke at Montpelier, sharing hospitality and local social ties during the visit.
The News-Engle editor claims sole responsibility for last week’s article on an investigation labeled "Investigation Being Made" and promises ongoing coverage. The paper asserts no personal stake, pledges truth above color or creed, and will report if the preacher is proven innocent or guilty.
Sunday afternoon rain boosted local farms as rainfall moved through the Troy City area, providing a helpful weather event for agriculture.
Mrs Jacob Love visited with her parents at Landesville Monday. Mrs Pete Rinehart is seriously ill at her home north of Otterbein. Neighbors and friends were shocked by the death of William Green near Milo. The funeral will occur at the house at two o'clock. W T McDougie still has vegetable plants and plants for flower beds urns and hanging baskets. There will be an ice cream social at Farrville next Tuesday night.
Mr J EK Riley and family are now enjoying fresh air and scenery in a beautiful new Cadillac automobile.
Citizens urge strict enforcement of restrictions on explosive sales and shooting during the holiday period to protect women and children and protest lenient permits. The letter argues rights for residents and criticizes celebratory violence as dangerous and inappropriate.
A high school boy struggled to craft a sentence under school orders. He finally submitted a line joking that the teacher was damper ticular, prompting light amusement in class.
A humorous verse excerpt reflects on a world where honesty replaces pretense and promotions vanish. It imagines conditions like inverted politics and reliable trains, concluding wisdom lies in not advertising.
For sale a two room house measuring 14 by 28 feet. The property to be moved from its current location. Seller identified as John W. Wess.
Reverend D. W. Cain of Marion visited Mr. E. C. Jeffries on Sunday afternoon. Cain preached in Kansas three years long ago, when the Jeffries family lived there, and both welcomed the reunion with happiness.
Mrs Martin Carl spent Monday afternoon with Mrs con Renebarger, sharing time at a local gathering.
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