Citizens call for clean town and resignation of councilmen
An Ulis township resident condemns Van Buren city officials and two councilmen for allowing saloons and “hell holes” to operate. The letter urges a mass meeting, stronger law enforcement, and boycotting implicated business owners to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulis Township
van Buren
Methodist Church
Theelers Divery Barn
Convicilian
Struble & Roberts
Crieens
Burns
Rev. Chambers
Van Buren Visit Recalls Lela Kilander Roots
Mrs. Kohmann formerly Lela Kilander of Van Buren returns home after three years. She and Mr. Kohmann visit her mother here, after a western tour, and are remembered by many former friends from her girlhood days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohmann
Lela Kilander
Los Angles
Where We Stand in Van Buren News Eagle
Local note from the News Eagle declares it will publish names of subscribers who withdraw support. The message condemns “rotten and immoral” readers and thanks those who remain. A call to readers ends with a taunting goodbye and instruction to await next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
News-Eagle H
News Eagle
Congratulations From Swayzee Press Publisher to Local Editor
A congratulatory note from O D Melton of the Swayzee Press commends the editor for a first pause article and praises the anti vice crusade in Van Buren and Grant county. The letter stresses citizen support for cleaning up booze and gambling dens and urges continued enforcement of law and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Melton
Swayzee Press
Swayzee
Jury Zoth
Bro
Dillon
Do Menras
Melton
van Buren
Grant County
Resolutions of Respect For William Green
The Mile Threshing Ring records the death of member and captain William Green. They express sorrow for his loss to the ring and to his wife, noting his sympathy and help as a neighbor. Committee members: David Kelley David Barrow Elmer Spaulding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Green
Wm. Green
David Kelley
David Barrow
Elmer Spaulding
Van Buren marshal in clash over newspaper attack
The Van Buren Indiana town marshal hired an attorney after a News-Eagle editorial criticized him. He allegedly attempted to shut down merchants by Sunday bans and offered a reward to beat the editor. Merchants rejected the intimidation and affirm civic responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weill Wells
van Buren
Grant County
Indiana
News-Eagle
O. I
Town Croaker and Town Spirit in Anthem of Enterprise
A town critique contrasts croakers who spread doom with the energetic builders who invest in growth. The piece mocks naysayers who dampen efforts and praises those who work to improve real estate, taxes, and local schemes, envisioning a future of success and uplift.
747 Pound Boy Visits Van Buren On Way To Circus
Primm Brooks a 17 year old colored youth from Savannah Ga weighing 747 pounds and under five feet tall passes through Van Buren late Sunday en route to Fort Wayne to join the Barnum & Bailey circus. His legs tower over typical proportions while his width mirrors his overall bulk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primm Brooks
van Buren
Savanah
Ft. Wayne
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Brooks
Kiitner
Attempted Elopement Ends in Frustration for Van Buren Youth
Q. J. Merrell, known as Squirrel, of Van Buren tried to elope with his sweetheart Tuesday evening. Friends had noticed his odd behavior in recent months but did not realize he faced a romantic dilemma. The plan miscarried and Merrell remains single, sobered by the episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. J. Merrell
Squirrel
van Buren
Merrell
Jove
Butcher Henry C. Iveg to Move to Van Luren
Henry C. Iveg of Marion, a butcher, plans to relocate to Van Luren soon. His move has been delayed by his wife’s long illness, but he will move immediately once she improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Iveg
Marion
van [Iuren
Ned Conwell Heads to Webster Lake Fishing Trip
Ned Conwell left Wednesday for a fishing excursion at Webster Lake to spend the rest of the week. He promises friends a fish diet for the coming month and suggests the fish market may see a drop from overproduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Conwell
Webster Lake
Missing gold watch linked to Marion traction crash victim
The gold watch once owned by Garrett Van Weelde, killed in a traction wreck four weeks ago, remains missing. Marion police urge recovery to comfort grieving relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett van Weelde
Marion
For Sale Western Cottage organ in walnut case
An organ in a solid walnut case is offered for sale at a bargain. Seller is Eli N. Morris, located at Corner Vine and 3rd street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli N. Morris
Vine and
3Rd Street
Philadelphia Moves to Keep Liberty Bell for Panama Exposition
The Philadelphia city council is likely to refuse a loan of the Liberty Bell for the Panama Exposition in San Francisco. The bell should become government property so that the public beyond visitors to Philadelphia may view it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
San Franciso
Philadelphia
Bank Shortage Led Geneva Official to Suicide
Bank of Geneva faced a four year shortage of 14258.62 dollars found by two examiners. Wm B Wall assistant cashier and bookkeeper used certificate deposits manipulations to mark payments while sums remained outstanding. Depositors are protected, stockholders to cover the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Geneva
Wm. B. Wall
Clayton and Lucile Klahr Married in Van Buren
John W. Clayton and Miss Lucile Klhar were united in marriage last Saturday evening by Rev. L A Levits at the bridegroom's sister Mrs Moore home on South Third Street Van Buren. Clayton works at Boss Pulling Machine Company and the couple will reside in Van Buren. The couple are held in high esteem and well wished by the community.
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John W. Clayton
Lucile Klhar
Rev. L. A. Levits
Family Reunion Honor Held for Mrs Hoffman Visit
Win Lee will host a family reunion at his home on South First Street to honor his daughter Mrs Hoffman visiting from Grant County. Mrs Hoffman left Grant county as a child and this marks her first return after twenty eight years away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win. Lee
South First Street
Mrs. Hoffman
News-Eagle
W C T At The WLC PLU Meets In July
W C T at the WLC PLU held a July 1 meeting at Mrs Wiibsai Dillman s home with large attendance. The program included scripture reading prayers songs papers solos and a two course luncheon. One new member Mrs ed HE Gaibrella was received. next meeting may be a picnic near Van Buren Grove.
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WLC. Plu
Wiibsai Dillman
St. Jobe
Richard Pilkington
Indiana
John Howard
KE. B. Scott
Mers
Cramer
James Sullivan
J. Post
Jibs
Ed. HE. Gaibrella
van Buren
Welsh and Andersons Wed in Wells County Rural Ceremony
Russell Welsh and Olivia M Welsh daughter of J W Welsh were married Saturday at eight o'clock with FE fo Anderson officiating A three course dinner followed and many friends attended They will live three miles southeast of Van Buren to farm Both are well known in the community and receive hearty congratulations from the News Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel F. Anderson
J. Mn. Anderson
Olivia M. Welsh
Wells County
J. W. Welsh
FE. Fo. Anderson
van Buren
News-Eagle
M E Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Sermon
The M E Church notes list Sunday School at 9 30 a m with the Wheat and the TPar es lesson. Class meeting at 10 a m led by Mrs M Hodgson. Epworth League at 6 45 p m led by Mrs I Matthis. Pastor’s sermon at 7 45 p m on Discouragement faith Victory with Thursday prayer meeting.
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M. Hodgson
Epworth League
I. Matthis
Berne Girl Aldula Mathys Missing in Fort Wayne
Berne resident Fred Mathys reported to Fort Wayne police last week that his 15 year old daughter Aldula disappeared from home on July 5. He suspects she may have gone to Fort Wayne to visit a friend, who denies knowledge of the girl’s whereabouts.
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Fred Mathys
Berne
Abbott
Fort Wayne
Aldula
Wear Your Own Colors in Quiet Independence
The piece warns against pleasing everyone at the cost of losing one's own stance. It urges maintaining firm beliefs despite pressure to conform, noting it is easier to wobble than to stand true. It champions honest independence over shifting opinions to match others.
Grocer Chris Stark Stocks Full Fresh Line on South First
Chris Stark on South First Street carries a full line of fresh groceries fruits smoked meats tobacco and cigars. His shop promises only the best and courteous service with every order.
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Chris Stark
South First Street
What is Home Without a Paper
A pointed critique of households lacking a newspaper, describing them as dreary dens. It portrays ignorant inhabitants ignorant of current events, and a family mired in poverty with a disengaged wife and a lethargic, hopeless husband who votes blindly for ancestral names.
Not Scared Editor Calls For Marshal To Face Threats
The writer warns whisky soaked opponents threaten editor of the News-Eagle over a civic stance. The editor vows not to be scared and asks the town marshal and associates be present when threats materialize, inviting a confrontation. Worded as a taunting challenge for a hot time.
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News-Eagle
Merry Ice War Between Bluffton and Marion Headlines
Bluffton and Marion wage a merry ice war as Marion firms sell ice to Bluffton at twenty cents a hundred while Bluffton Home Ice Co plans to invade Marion and cut ice there. Marion firms own artificial ice plants in several nearby towns.
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Bluffton
Marion
Bluffton Home Ice Co
Stata
Water Level in Mississinewa River Rises to Twenty Year High
The Mississinewa River swells beyond its banks with flooding common for the season as heavy rains east of town drive the rise. Local residents with half a century of river knowledge say this is the highest water for this time of year in twenty years. Boating and bathing are now dangerous. Pearl Rhyoearson visited Maree Anderson Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississinewa
Van Buren oil boom era extracts from older paper
Seventeen years ago Van Buren thrived on an oil boom and eyed rapid growth. The article reprints past notices and names some residents now living in Van Buren, showing a hopeful but unsettled past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Grant County
Van Buren Echo Reprint Reveals Early Local Happenings
Reprinting the 1895 issue of the Van Buren Echo shows a fledgling paper with a small plant, advertisers like Wm Whitaker and L A Conwell, a sleigh ride on February 10 1895, and residents visiting Marion Warren and Grant County towns. It notes a fire damage to Dr A Landers dwelling, three lawns mounted by Wm Doyie, and posts by J R Hamilton as postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Cramill
van Buren Echo
News
Fale
Cramtill
Sinninger & Brennell
van Buren
Chen
Grant County
Marion
Wmn. Whitaker
W. Bf, Lee
L. A. Conwell
Beets on Feitcher Farm Yield 715 Tons Value $3576
John Feitcher of Wells county reports a fifty acre sugar beet patch yielding 14 tons 600 pounds per acre based on a sample beet weighing one pound ten ounces. At current prices 5 per ton, the crop is valued at about $3576 with potential to double as harvest approaches.
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John Feitcher
Honduras
Wells County
Mr. Feitcher
Feitcher
Bluffton Chronicle
The Town Knocker
The piece lists nine types of townsfolk seen as harmful to progress. It denounces opponents of improvement who dismiss strangers, hide their business, distrust public-spirited leaders, reject hospitality, resent others’ gains, oppose outside initiatives, frown at new arrivals, and oppose any public project not personally beneficial.
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Eagle
Croaker
Cay
Earth
Pound Boy
Liberty Bell
Geneva Bank Short
Clayton-Klahr
Russell Welsh
M. E. Church Notes
Merry
Pearl Rhyoearson
Maree Anderson
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