Farrville Holds Service Flag Dedication Program
The Farrville Sunday School dedicated a service flag for local boys who answered the call of Old Glory. Rev D A Cook of Alexandria gave the principal address. Walker Farr presented the flag to Allen Pence. The Brown boys from Roll sang and trained by Mgr Alexander. the program included recitations and a piano solo.
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D .A. Cook
Alexandria
Walker Farr
Farrville
D A. Cook
Alendria
America
D. A. Cook
Ceca Brown
John Farr
Allen Pence
Baraleks
Cook
Brown Boys
Mgr. Alexander
Jerusalem
David
China
Japan
Perry
Cuba
Wilson
Millie Mary Farr
Mable
Easels Brown Boys
Cook Bong
Eee
War Fund Talk by Sergeant McBirnie at School House
Sergeant Wm S McBirnie spoke at the school house Sunday night to a crowded crowd unable to enter. Traveling under State Council of Defence auspices, he aids Salvation Army to raise 1 000 000 for war relief. He praised the Army for frontline aid and post trenches ministry, noting 8000 losses in a first engagement of 32 000.
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Nice
Salvation Army War Fund
State Council of Defence
Wm. S. McBirnie
Salvation Army
Sergt. McBirnie
No Man’s Land
Sergeant McBirnie
O. A. Schnarr
van Buren
Capt
Wiggigns
Marion
Modern bungalow with extra interior finish for sale
Real estate notice offering a modern bungalow with extra interior finish and easy terms. No trouble to show. applicants directed to contact owner ADA L. CONWELL opposite Traction Station for details.
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Ada L. Conwell
Traction Station
Patriotism as Deeds Not Words in Wilsons Call for Unity
The speaker argues that true patriotism requires action and sacrifice beyond words. Citing President Wilson and a call to pray for Jerusalem, the text contrasts faith and courage with profiteering in coal and foodstuffs, labeling those who favor speculation as traitors to shared ideals.
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Benedict Arnold
President Wilson
Jerusalem
Radical Change in Red Cross Work Emphasizes Direct Purchases
The Red Cross announces a nationwide shift to fixed quotas with direct purchases from the Cleveland supply house. Chapters will receive a set quota of diverse materials bought through their own headquarters to keep balance and avoid overstocking. Grant county will follow the Marion headquarters model, with each unit receiving its quota centrally.
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Red Cross
Cleveland
Grant County
Marion
Men Sing This Sunday at Methodist Church
Come to the Methodist Church on next Sunday morning and hear the men sing. The brief notice invites worshippers to enjoy a vocal performance by male singers during the morning service.
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Methodist Church
Witmer Attends Township Trustees Meeting at Marion
C. R. Witmer attended a meeting of the Township Trustees of the county at Marion on Monday.
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C. R. Witmer
Marion
Death of John Banter After Long Residency near Muncie
John Banter aged 68 died of heart failure on a Sunday morning near Me Quincy Eubanks residence in Van Buren Indiana. He had lived with his brother Benjamin Banter since his wife Mary Hewitt Banter died in 1907. He was born in Adams County in 1850 and leaves a sister Barbara Ellen Windsor and brother Benjamin among other relatives.
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John Banter
Kary Duckwall
Quincy Eubanks
Mr. Banter
Muncie
Dr. Richardson
Richardson
Ben Banter
Isaac
Anna Banter
Adams County
Indiana
Arfest
Barbara Ellen
Perry Winndsor
Benjamin
van Buren
Mary Hewitt
Grant County
Great
Benjamin Banter
Can Women Keep Silent in Church Theme and Obituary Notice
Article discusses biblical silence for women and notes on men allowing silence in churches. Followed by obituary fragment for a hard working man, with details of residence, funeral, and burial.
Industrial Edition of Van Buren News-Eagle Praised
The 14 page Industrial Edition issued last week drew high praise from advertising and newspaper men. It reached 1800 homes in Grant and Huntington counties and showcased leading local firms and institutions. Carl L. Houston Marion attorney and former private secretary to ex Congressman Rauch praised the edition for its typography and contents in a letter to DePoy.
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News-Eagle
Grant
Huntington
Carl L. Houston
Marion
Houston
Rauch
Washington
DePoy
van Buren News-Eagle
Re classification of men for war service
The local conscription board reports War Department orders to re classify men previously placed in deferred classes. Many more will be available for service though exemptions for dependents are less certain. The aim is to win the war quickly with broad support.
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War Department
Kitch & Son Open in New Location with Expanded Leather Shoes
Kitch and Son move to the Storts room next to the post office after a thorough remodel. They add an Army Shoes line to their all leather footwear, emphasizing durability with the slogan Be sure your shoes are leather. They invite readers to visit their new shop.
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Kitch & Son
Storts Room
Women Silent in Church on Men’s Day War Stamps Week
A church notice requests women to remain silent during the Sunday morning service at the M. B. Sunday School as Men’s Day observances proceed. The announcement also marks War Savings Stamps Week with related emphasis.
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Swat
M. B
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Dergt M'Burnie
W.ii.Paxton & Co
Spencer Losure
Union Chapel
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