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Newspaper

Van Buren News Eagle

Location

Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1915

Page

5

McDougle for Cabbage Plants

An advertisement notes McDougle promoting cabbage plants and urges readers to buy wallpaper at Gildersleeve's.

McDougle

Mrs. Sarah Elliott Travels From Sapulpa To Tulsa Visit

Mrs. Sarah Elliott moves from Sapulpa Oklahoma where she spent the winter to Tulsa for a visit and plans to travel to Kansas before returning home.

Sarah Elliott Sapulpa Okla Tulsa Kansas

Boxells Offers 100 Dress and Pants Sets at Wholesale Prices

Boxells advertises 100 pairs of dress and work pants available at wholesale prices. The listing emphasizes value for customers seeking bulk apparel at a discount.

For Sale Two Story House and Outbuildings

For sale two story frame house with barn and well on a lot 466 by 132 feet. Includes some fruit trees. Priced reasonable. Apply J. K. Griffith, Van Buren, Ind.

J. K. Grifith van Buren Ind

Melissa and Barry Welsh Spend Saturday Evening Together

Melissa and Barry Welsh spent Saturday evening with Dana Leverich, sharing time at an informal gathering. Dana Leverich hosted the event, with the trio enjoying conversations and casual activities.

Melissa Barry Welsh Dana Leverich

Thompson Party Visits Roanoke and Fort Wayne

Mr and Mrs v W Thompson with daughters Nellie and Ruth and Miss Nellie Hodson traveled to Roanoke and Fort Wayne on Sunday to visit M R Thompson and wife.

V. W. Thompson Nellie Ruth Nellie Hodson Roanoke Ft. Wayne

Summitville residents visit Idab Woodard on Sunday

Vivian Boxell Tillian Howard Geraldine Miller Forrest Higgins Paul and Frederick Howard visit Idab Woodard on Sunday evening in Summitville with Willie McDougle present.

Vivian Boxell Tillian Howard Geraldine Miller Forrest Higgins Paul and Frederick Howard Summitville Willie McDougle Idab Woodard

Charles E. Graft Visits Grandmother Kate Sanderman

Charles E. Graft spends time with his grandmother Mrs. Kate Sanderman during a family visit noting the close ties within the household.

Charles E. Graft Kate Sanderman

Boxell's Store Faces Dwindling Profits in Slump

Market observers warn that Boxell's profits have fallen as consumer demand falters. Retailers urge cautious spending with a promotional push suggesting timing for purchases.

Jack Lugar Spends Sundays with Sister Near Marion

Jack Lugar of near Marion is described as spending Sundays with his sister Mrs John Leverich, highlighting family visits in the local area.

Jack Lugar Near Marion John Leverich

Mrs. Jasper Storts and Daughter Visit John Leverich Family

Mrs. Jasper Storts and her daughter are spending the week visiting the John Leverich family.

Jasper Storts John Leverich

Mrs Johto Leverich and DANA visit Marion on Tuesday

Mrs Johto Leverich and her daughter Dana along with Marie Shultz were seen in Marion on Tuesday afternoon.

Johto Leverich Dana Marie Shultz Marion

Sanderman Brothers Visit Grandmother Kate Sanderman

Clarence H. and Ralph Sanderman visited their grandmother Mrs. Kate Sanderman last week, sharing time and family news.

Clarence H. and Ralph Sanderman Kate Sanderman

Dinner guests entertained by Miss Idah Woodard

Miss Idah Woodard hosted Miss Georgina Eshelman and Miss Geral dine Miller for a Sunday dinner session.

Idah Woodard Georgina Eshelman Geraldine Miller

Boxell's Offers Wholesale Prices on Clothes

You can buy what you want at Boxell's at wholesale prices and avoid going naked. Wear clothes and save.

Boxell’s Boxell

For Sale or Rent: Four Room House on East Walnut Street

Advert says a four room house on East Walnut Street is for sale or rent. The listing notes a well and cellar and lists Mrs Eva Daughtrey at 507 North Boots Street in Marion Indiana. Orvis Breedlove reported Saturday evening that their business today exceeds last Saturday despite bad weather, and it pays to advertise.

East Walnut Street Eva Daughtrey North Boots St Marion Ind Orvis Breedlove

Picnic gathering in Summittville group names across lunch hike

A cheerful group hiked into the woods Monday afternoon. Around five o'clock the party spread a noon meal for Vivian Boxell Idah Woodard Lillian Howard Geraldine Miller Forrest Higgins Willie McDougle Paul and Frederick Hoererd of Summittville.

Vivian Boxell Idah Woodard Lillian Howard Geraldine Miller Forrest Higgins Willie McDougle Paul Frederick Howerd Summittville

Boxell's Sale Rushes as Stocks Fly Off Shelves

Shoppers rush Boxell's as items vanish quickly with discounts on white goods and other merchandise. The brisk demand boosts early purchase incentive while profits seem pressured by rapid turnover.

Riggs Family Reunion Attended by Several Guests

Mr and Mrs G R Riggs and son Fred traveled to Keystone for a reunion of the Riggs family. Attending were Mr and Mrs Von Carns and their baby of Dillman and Mr and Mrs E E Johnson and their baby of Hartford City.

G. R. Riggs Fred Keystone C. J. Riggs von Carns Dillman E. E. Johnson Hartford City

Lashes and Girdles at Capitola Deane’s Millinery Store

Boxell sale offers wholesale cash pricing and early purchasing urged. Local social notes mention Rev. E O Brown at North Grove for a U B institute. Daily visits include Boxell shoppers, Jonesboro travelers, and several family gatherings.

Capitola Deane E .O. Brown North Grove U. B. Institute

Sanitary Market opens in Warren with strong start

Harry Green, proprietor of the Sanitary Market, reports a very successful opening of his new store at Warren. The Junior Endeavor Society of the CU.B. Church will hold a special program next Sunday afternoon and invites the public.

Harry Green Sanitary Market Warren Junior Endeavor Society CU. B. Church

Endsley Family Visits Huntington. Marble Preaches at Methodist

Mr and Mrs Oscar Endsley and sons Guy and Noah, with Mrs Endsley, traveled to Huntington to visit Mr and Mrs Tim Priddy. Rev M S Marble district superintendent preached at the Methodist church Sunday night and led communion with the pastor. Farmers report poor corn emergence from cold weather and yellow crops where growth did occur.

Oscar Endsley Guy Noah Endsley Huntington Tim Priddy M. S. Marble Methodist Church

Converse Plans July Fourth Ball Game and Band Concert

Converse announces activities for Independence Day including a ball game, horse races, a balloon ascension, and a band concert. Since the Fourth falls on Sunday, the celebration will be held on Monday the fifth.

Converse

Ad clipping contest in News-Eagle offers $5 gold piece

The boys and girls are cutting Corey and Pilkington's ads from the News-Eagle. Old Tige is noted as a popular dog. Save the ad clipping for a child since someone will win a $5 gold piece.

Corey & Pilkington News-Eagle Old Tige

Indiana Sunday School Convention in Logansport 1915

The 51st state convention of the Indiana State Sunday School Association will be held in Logansport from June 15 to 17, 1915. A splendid program has been prepared and Logansport promises a Floosier welcome to all.

Indiana State Sunday School Association Logansport

Sunday Guests Reported by Mrs Storts and Daughters

Mrs J Merrell and children hosted Sunday visitors including Mrs Marvie Overholtz Mrs Mell Black and son Misses Zenia Butler Vedith Michaud Crea Holdren and Messrs Earl Zent Jack McAttee of Marion Perry Beasley of Warren Oscar Pollum and Burr Lee.

Four Legged Plymouth Rock Chick Displayed in News-Eagle Office

Wm Bray showed a day old Plymouth Rock chick at the News Eagle office on Saturday. The bird had four legs with two extra limbs growing close together under its body. It appeared wably on its walkers but was otherwise frisky and healthy.

Wm. Bray News- Eagle

Moves Tangle Landess Family in Marion Property Shuffle

W Landess and family relocate to Marion on West Fifth street. Bert Harvey moves into the Landess home on North First street. F M Renbarger and family will shift to the Harvey property, and M J Forman and family will move to Renbarger’s former home.

W. Landess Marion West Fifth Street Bert Harvey Landess North First Street F. M. Renbarger Mr. Harvey M. J. Forman Mr. Renbarger

Casey O'Donnells Visit with Relatives at Kokoma

Casey O'Donnell and his wife spent Monday with relatives at Kokoma. Lewis and Julia Furnish are spending the week at Matthews with friends.

Casey O'Donnell Kokoma Lewis Julia Furnish Matthews

County Jails Visited by Board of Charities

The County Board of Charities visited all the county jails on Monday. Mrs. Joe Mathias spent Monday with her daughter Mrs Harve Endsley at Landers. The Loyalty class of the Christian church plans an ice cream social Friday evening on the Landess school house lawn.

The County Board of Charities Joe Mathias Harve Endsley Landers Christian Church Landess

Mrs Laura Weaver Visits Huntington Family Guests

Mrs Laura Weaver of Huntington with her children Wilbur and Bernice visited Sunday and Monday with Mr and Mrs S D Weesner. Mrs Florence Puckett and her son of Kokomo, Mrs Julian Smith and Mrs James Sullivan are guests of Mrs Lena McDougle this week.

Laura Weaver Huntington Wilbur Bernice S. D. Weesner Florence Puckett Julian Smith James Sullivan Lena McDougle

Local Social Guests At Landess Home Event

Mr. and Mrs. Charley Weikel and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Lee with Charley Hatcher visited the home of Mrs. M D Lee at Landess Sunday afternoon for a social gathering.

Charley Weikel W. F. Lee Charley Hatcher M.D. Lee Landess

Stork Delivers Newborns in Landens and Hartleys

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. LaMoraine Bradford and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hartley on Friday in Land ens. The families celebrate the arrivals as they welcome two new members to their households.

Stork Landens LaMoraine Bradford Elmer Hartley

Why the Home Paper

An advertisement states plainly that readers should read every line of the home paper article on the other page. It emphasizes reader attention and persistence in engaging with the publication.

Mrs Weller to Undergo Cancer Operation at Marion Hospital

Mrs C A Weller will enter Marion hospital Friday and have an operation for cancer on Saturday morning. Mr Weller was at the hospital Wednesday completing arrangements.

C. A. Weller Marion Hospital Weller

Van Buren Creamery Promotes Local Slogan

The Van Buren Creamery is busy with production and shipping. Messrs Conrad and Creath helped establish the slogan You can do better in Van Buren, aiming to boost local business and pride.

van Buren Messrs Conrad and Creath

Memorial Service Planned by Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias

The Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias lodges will hold a joint memorial service at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon. Rev. J C Campbell will deliver the address and special music will be performed.

Odd Fellows and K. of P. Lodes Methodist Church J. C. Campbell

Mrs A P Romey and son Visit Bluffton En Route Home

Mrs A P Romey and her son passed through Bluffton yesterday on their way to Van Buren from Muncie where they visited Mrs Romey’s sister Mrs Fred Heller who has been ill.

A. P. Romey and Son van Buren Muncie

News-Eagle Press Issues Township Commencement Invitations

Invitations for the township commencement at the Opera House on Saturday June 12 have been issued by the News-Eagle press. Trustee Witmer is overseeing preparations to ensure a successful event and program.

Opera House News- Eagle Press Witmer

Pythian Sisters Initiation Ceremony Held Monday

Mrs D. W. Boxell Mrs. Johnson Boxell and Mrs. Newt Thompson were initiated into the Pythian Sisters lodge Monday sight. Mrs. Julian Smith a past Grand Chief was present to help with the work. Lunch was served by Mrs. J. M. Toney Mrs. Roy Makemson and Miss Hester Dimit.

D. W. Boxell Johnson Boxell Newt Thompson Pythian Sisters Lodge Julian Smith J. M. Toney Roy Makemson Hester Dimit

Weller postpones strawberry harvest due to cold wet weather

Mr. C A Weller says berries will not be ready before next week because of cold wet weather. With Mrs Weller in Marion hospital he faces a trying situation, and readers are asked to show him consideration.

C. A. Weller

Miss Hester Deane Returns from Dakota Land Claim

Miss Hester Deane spent twenty one months proving upon a quarter section in South Dakota. She found the climate grand and the country excellent for stock raising and agriculture. She has exhibited unusual pluck for a woman and now owns 160 acres of good land.

Hester Deane South Dakota Miss Deane

Boxells Wholesale Wear Offer

A promotional note highlights wholesale prices on Sox ties collars gloves and shirts at Boxells shop for value minded shoppers seeking apparel essentials at low cost.

Marriage in Philippine Islands Ties Morrison to Linville

The marriage of Homer L. Morrison to Aimee Linville of Marion occurred at Zigan in the Philippine Islands on April 26. The bride traveled 10,000 miles to wed. The groom is son of John Morrison, formerly of the nearby farm now owned by John Anderson south of town.

Homer L. Morrison Aimee Linville Marion Zigan Philippine Islands Grooow John Morrison John Anderson Town

Pythian Sisters Sewing Circle Hosts Crocheting Evening

Mrs Rose Waggaman Mrs Norma Doyle and Mrs Ruth Mills entertained the Pythian Sisters Sewing Circle at Mrs Dillmans home Wednesday evening. The gathering featured crocheting embroidery and music by Mrs Dillman Luncheon was served to a long list of attendees including Mes James Myers Arcie Daugherty Anna Corey Emma Plummer Mary Lytle Edna Lander Fannie Boxell Florence Puckett Kokomo Lena McDougle Rose Doyle Blanch Beeler Eva Fraizer Lillian Pilkington Mildred Mills Dora Waggaman Vera Boxell Abbie and Bernice Doyle Mr George Doyle Fred Dillman and Ross Waggaman.

Rose Waggaman Norma Doyle Ruth Mills Pythian Sisters Dillman Mrs. Dillman Lucech Mes James Myers Arcie Daugherty Anna Corey Emma Plummer Mary Lytle Edna Lander Fannie Boxell Florence Puckett Kokomo Lena McDougle Rose Doyle Blanch Beeler Eva Fraizer Lillian Pilkington Mildred Mills Dora Waggaman Vera Boxell Abbie and_Bernice Doyle George Doyle Fred Dillman Ross Waggaman

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