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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
7
McDougle for Cabbage Plants and Boneta Wilson on the sick list are among brief items. Mrs Denton visits Logansport. Paul Hill and Marion visitors at Warren. Boxell advertises a sale with lines about patronage. Marital and social visits recur, with several names from Warren, Marion, Bluffton, and Jonesboro noted.
The advertisement claims unbeatable underselling by Boxell in men’s wear and promises to offer wholesale prices during the sale to maximize profits.
Mr. O C Holloway aims for large Van Buren attendance at the state Sunday School convention in Logansport on June 16 and 17. A round trip fare of 1.45 from Marion is arranged on the traction line. Contact Holloway or the News-Hagle office to secure tickets.
Dean Daughtrey of Landers entertained a few friends at a Sunday chicken roast at the Star Theatre. Mrs Martha McKinney of Marion visited H A Harvey and wife. W J Bryan has resigned. Everyone else may buy at Boxells during the sale. Miss Alice Myers and Ruth Selby spent Sunday with Mrs M M Studa baker near Bluffton.
A large Friday event by the Van Buren Rebekah Lodge drew about 125 members and visitors including around fifty from the Upland lodge. Candidates for degrees listed include Miller Schweikhardt Fronshell Josie Farnshell Jay Stackhouse Mabel Lindsay and others. Various locals attended from Marion Roanoke Huntington and nearby areas.
C S Jackson and family attended the birthday dinner of Mrs James Riggs at Warren on Sunday. There were 104 persons present.
Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Strange, Miss Eva Fraizer, and Clyde Whitecotton spent Sunday picnicking at the river near Lancaster, enjoying a day outdoors together.
Mr and Mrs F M Reubarger welcomed a fine baby boy early Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs W J Gildersleeve traveled to Jackson Michigan on Saturday to spend the week with relatives.
Mrs. Margaret Conwell has returned from Bluffton where she spent a few days with her son Ned Conwell and family.
Mrs. Jennie Tippey and her daughter Lutie of Landers departed for California to visit Mrs. Tippey’s brother, traveling for a family reunion and to see relatives across the state.
Jacob Kitch and wife David Kitch along with Caina and Dora Kitch attended a Kitch reunion in Huntington Saturday and returned home Sunday.
Mrs. F. G. Lease of Marion, Mrs. Frank Rigdon of Huntington Beach, California, and Mrs. Joseph Stewart of Homestead, Pennsylvania, spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eshelman.
A birthday gathering honored Mrs. Ancil Witmer at the Willey home of Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Willey Saturday night, celebrating her birthday with friends and family in a pleasant surprise.
Miss Mary Mazings describes conditions in Germany and says the people are united rich and poor with one goal to win. She promotes cleaning up stock and invites help to move quickly by buying at wholesale prices.
Wm. Clevenger and wife entertained on Sunday with his mother Mrs. Belinda Clevenger and sisters Mrs. Edna Weikel and Mrs. Etta Zuck plus daughters Gertrude Lillian and Vivian. The gathering was a reunion as Mrs. Zuck and her daughters plan to move to Illinois.
Mrs. W A Smith of Munocle and Edna Covall of Warren joined their sister Mrs C V Jackson and family for a brief stay.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Drake and Dr. and Mrs. G. G. Richardson were 6 o clock dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Wight, Sunday evening.
A brief notice states there are a few small outstanding accounts and urges parties to settle before July 1. The message presents Lee's Leather Store as the creditor seeking resolution.
A dozen attractions are featured at the chautauqua and any one offers value for the week. Get your season tickets now.
The Rev Ella Beam of Aartsville preached a splendid Sunday morning sermon at the U B Church. She was the guest of her niece Mrs BE Brown.
Misses Helen Troutman Louise Ashlebaucher Mary Painter Dorothy Painter Hope Stine Ruth Chaidian Roberta Moseman of Bluffton and Lillian Foust of Marion held a picnic on Beeler's lawn today.
D S Willis of Chicago president of the Ohio Fuel and Supply Co visited Monday as guest of J L Dillon local manager. Willis is a brother to Governor Willis of Ohio.
A record breaking crowd filled the town Saturday night and merchants report strong business. The slogan You can do better in Van Buren is drawing customers from other towns as shoppers migrate to Van Buren.
We thank patrons for liberal patronage during the first week of our removal sale and for your benefit as well as mine. The sale will continue for at least ten days with a good assortment in every line and wholesale prices. D. W. Bosell.
Miss Zera Boller united in marriage to Clarence E. Beck of Royerton at the bride’s home near Van Buren. Rev J J Fred officiated, with Mabel Larkie singing Because and Lela Presky playing the wedding march. The couple will reside in Royerton after a brief visit in Indianapolis.
Chester A King of Marion married Nellie O Brewer of Van Buren at the groom's mother's home in Marion. Rev H P Chaffee of First Baptist presided. The couple will reside in Gaston where King works with the Gaston Gazette. Mrs King is noted for her friendships in Van Buren.
A miscellaneous wedding shower was held for Mrs. Nellie Brewer at Mrs. Fred Losure's home. Mrs. Losure and Miss Ora Michael assisted. Mrs. Brewer announced her upcoming marriage to Mr. Chester King of Grafton for June 9. Guests included numerous local residents and families, with a luncheon served.
Capitola Deane's Millinery Store offers custom sashes and girdles crafted to suit individual measurements and fashion needs. Local shoppers may visit the shop to choose fabrics and fittings.
For sale or rent a room in a house on East Walnut Street. Property listing notes Weil and cellar care by Mrs. Eva Daughtrey at 507 North Boots Avenue, Marion Indiana.
Miss May Umphress recalls the Warren night crash in which her father John Umphress died instantly when a car failed to spot an oncoming interurban. She describes seeing him under the vehicle and Mrs. Rees bleeding, learning his death en route to hospital.
The city board of health met on June 2 1915 to authorize the secretary to have alleys cleared of obstructions and to ensure yards and vaults are kept clean. Property owners must clean alleys back yards and full or two thirds full privy vaults must be cleaned and limed. A vault cleaner will inspect town vaults to reduce typhoid and malaria risk this summer and residents should act now.
Dr and Mrs Overman of Marion were Sunday guests of Dr and Mrs J M Toney.
Mrs W R Collins and her children visited Logansport last Saturday accompanying Freelove Peace.
Mrs S G Panabaker of Winter Haven Florida is visiting her daughter Mrs J Mooney.
Mrs J A Weller, who was operated on at the Marion hospital Saturday morning, is reported as doing as well as could be expected.
L C Judson and Willie McDougie left Monday morning for Lake James where they will spend two weeks at the Judson cottage.
Misses Gladys and Crystal Kern arrive at Clyde Park Montana for a several week stay with relatives. They plan to visit Yellowstone National Park before returning.
A reader rails at perceived bias in local coverage, noting that major actions get sent to the Marion paper while embarrassing deeds are quietly sent to the News-Eagle. The writer ends with a plaintive, rhetorical cry.
Mr. Oscar Endsley sent a specimen stuck to a dead apple twig to the office. Some see a possible butterfly, others label it a pest linked to the twig’s death. Mr. Otis Crane is asked to examine the creature.
Frank Studabaker and family stay by Mrs Studabaker’s bedside in Fort Wayne where she is seriously ill.
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