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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
1
State Fire Marshal William Longley outlines new powers to regulate explosives and fireworks under the fire marshal law. He plans to train deputies statewide to curb sales and use of dangerous fireworks to prevent future property damage and loss of life on Independence Day 1914.
Town clerks and township trustees become deputy fire marshalls by law and will receive full instruction on regulating Fourth of July celebrations before next year.
Advertisement offers 1913 model motor cycles and motor boats at bargain prices with brand new machines and an easy monthly payment plan. Includes used motorcycles deals and an invitation to write with a stamped reply to Lock Box 11 in Trenton Michigan.
The News-Eagle Supply Co. of Van Buren Indiana advertises rubber stamps and invites readers to write for prices.
A matrimonial paper from Toledo Ohio advertises hundreds of marriageable people from all classes and faiths with free mailing. The Corres pondent notes the service targets rich and poor, young and old, Protestants and Catholics seeking matches.
The storm Monday night toppled Curie Hauptoff’s barn roof and blew doors and windows far from the building. Frank White’s wagon was overturned and wheels landed on a fence. A deep ditch blocked Route 30 until residents helped relocate it for mail delivery. Lightning shredded a fake handle at Alva Beekman’s home. Trees were toppled and much wheat blown from fields northwest of town.
The proposed ordinance condemning dangerous Main Street buildings was not passed Friday night. Fire Chief Lisander Losure’s report was not in writing, delaying action. Frank Doyle cited determining building owners and giving removal time as another reason. The board deferred the matter to the fourth Friday night this month for definite action.
The State Vice Marshal's department released the first full month fire loss summary showing total losses of 532 581 from 689 fires in June. Complete Fourth of July fire reports are not in, but 26 fires have been reported with losses of 9 391 though not all may be charged to fireworks.
Last week three printing jobs arrived from Marion without solicitation. The job room has been busy for a month and aims to stay that way. They offer positive guarantee: satisfactory or no pay. If you need printing, visit them.
The Fairmount baseball team has ceased operations due to local opposition to Sunday games. Supporters cheer while the team closes after persistent sentiment against Sunday ball.
Landess correspondent notes the holiday passed with little fanfare besides the calendar red numeral marking the date. Local activity was scarce and the town kept a quiet pace during the celebration.
Mrs. Oliver Tate of Montpelier and Mrs. Matilda Helm of Hartford City spent Tuesday with Dan Struble and family. The verse notes a playful tale of Astor whose hobby caused a comical disaster when she sneezed and felt a cold breeze.
Studabaker Stock Farm in Van Buren Indiana advertises very nice grade Jerseys and good grade Durham cows priced to represent value. The sale premises sit east on the railroad line M and E likely indicating location details for prospective buyers.
Warns farmers to supervise threshing crews as the Van Buren elevator cannot handle wet wheat. Studabaker Grain and Seed Co. advises caution to prevent spoilage and losses during harvest.
Fourteen year old Miss Annas Brandenburgh died at her parents home four and one half miles southwest of town. The death occurred Saturday night July 12 at 11 30 due to inflammation of the bowels. Funeral services were held at Marion Tuesday afternoon and burial followed there.
Mrs J E Derbyhshire visiting her parents at Saratoga attended the funeral of her uncle Benjeman Iliff in Winchester on Thursday.
Mr. Robert J. Spencer of Marion called on Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Camblino Sunday in a social visit reported by local residents.
Miss Capitola Deane relocates her millinery shop to a room on East Main street opposite the News Eagle office and expects to be open after July 21. The redecorated space is described as handsome and among the nicest in the state. Mrs Jasper Camblin visited Marion on Wednesday. Mrs P S Howard mourns the death of her Ohio brother and was unable to attend. Mr Howard and Miss Lille Thomas attended the funeral.
Mrs. C. M. Stanford Miss Gail Fraizer of Barboursville Kentucky and Miss Mabel Handschey were entertained by Mrs. Lena McDougle last Thursday and Friday with a sequence of afternoon and evening gatherings.
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