Van Buren High School Holds 1912 Commencement at Opera House
The Van Buren class of 1912 received diplomas at the opera house with Prof. K J Llewelyn delivering the address Some Things Worth Knowing The Van Buren orchestra provided music and Chas HH Terrell the county superintendent presented diplomas Trustee Doyle received praise for his role Rev Chambers gave the closing prayer The list of graduates includes Kay Baker Lawrence Losure Frank Mathias Lela Endsley and many others
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van Buren High School
K. J. Llewelyn
Mt. Vernon
van Buren
Chas. HH. Terrell
Chambers
Doyle
Kay Baker
Lawrence Losure
Frank Mathias
Lela Endsley
Stella Baltheefer
Ethel Crawford
Martha Tucker
Burtney Ferguson
Daisy Amos
Frank Sarr
Lewn Wright
Ralph Leas
Nellie Morarity
Martha Mars Thompson
Marie Nicewanger
Jailian Pilkington
Sadie Schonider
Fred Chambers
Charles May
Florence Bray
Helen E. Cobler
Marie Shultz
Mary Ueckard
Paul Frazee
Louis Strubble
Mabel Lindsay
Jussel Weller
Noble Riley
Ruth Doyte
Harry Green
Rufus Wells
Wilmoth Smith
Hah Miller
Blanche ‘Thomp
Entertained at Supper for Mrs Camblin's 55th Birthday
A Thursday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Camblin home celebrated Mrs. Camblin's 55th birthday with a bountiful supper. Attendees included the Camblins, Mrs. W. M. Farr, Mrs. BE. Drake and children, Elden Camblin family, D. W. Hawkins family, Harvey Rowe family, and Golda Camblin, all sharing birthday wishes before departing late.
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Jesse Camblin
Martha
Harvey Rowe
Glen
Gladys
Burr
Burdena
Golda Camblin
Three Deaths in a Week in Congress
A Nevada senator Nixon dies after brief illness and Iowa representative Hubbard dies after hours of illness. Louisiana representative Wickliffe is killed by a train in a tragic week for Congress. Funerals follow each other in swift succession.
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Congress
Nixon
Nevada
Representative Hubbard
Iowa
Wickliffe
Louisiana
Derbyshire party leaves for California for visit
Mr. J. FE Derbyshire and his father in law Mr. J. W. Owens of Saratoga Indiana left last Monday for California to spend a few weeks for profit and pleasure. Mrs Derbyshire accompanies them to visit her mother during the absence of her husband.
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J. FE. Derbyshire
J. W. Owens
Saratoga
Indiana
California
Mrs. Derbyshire
Will Build New Barn in Van Buren Area
A. L. Woodard of Van Buren plans construction of a solid frame cattle barn 84 by 40 feet with an 18 foot square, plus 12 foot sheds on both sides, on his north farm about six miles from town.
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A. L. Woodard
van Buren
Dora Losure
Hazel Losure
Marion
Harry Smith
Kenneth Matchet
Markle
Frank Losure
A. P. Griffith
Lucy Shultz
Marie
Rain Breaks Drought Hurting Local Crops
Recent drought damaged crops and discouraged farmers until a strong Saturday night rain brought relief. Since then several showers have continued, easing conditions for growers and renewing hope.
Acquitted Miller Arrested in Suspected Association Case
Doc Miller faced arrest last Sunday on association charges but the case was dismissed in Squires Chris court Monday night. The court found both parties occupied the same bed at the same moment, nullifying the allegations.
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Doc Miller
Squires Chris
Lightning Kills Two Work Horses Near Town
David Barrow, living one half mile west of town, reports two of his work horses valued at 400 dollars were killed by lightning last Sunday morning.
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David Barrow
Subscription Payments Requested at News-EaG Office
According to post office regulations we must keep the subscription list paid in advance. Subscribers are asked to call at the News-Eagle office to settle small accounts and save time and money required for personal visits.
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Post Office
News-Eaaguee
Ill Couple Struck by Paralysis in Two Days
Mrs. Thomas Lander suffered a stroke last Thursday and Monday morning her husband Mr. Lander was stricken with the same paralysis. The couple resides in the same household and medical attention is reported as ongoing.
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Thomas Lander
Lander
Attitude and Self Confidence Drive Success
It states success depends on attitude toward yourself and others. Lack of self confidence loses trust. To gain confidence, recognize your ability and effort. The more service you put in, the better the outcome.
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Bridge Whist Club
Coachman
Hfe
Making Good Against the Odds
A reflection on the value of success gained through perseverance. It argues that triumph over despisers and obstacles proves a worthy ambition. The piece asserts rewards come from overcoming adversity and looking back with the sense of having made good.
Growing with Nature and Business Like Ripening Apples
The text compares natural growth to business development. It notes green apples harm but ripe ones yield tasty fruit. It argues people develop similarly, starting green and maturing through ability reliability endurance and action as the key areas of growth.
Memorial joint services for K of P and IOOF lodges
Rain did not dampen attendance at memorial joint services for the Van Buren K of P and IOOF lodges last Sunday. Rev Jones of Elwood spoke to the Odd Fellows and Rev Levits of Van Buren addressed the K P’s. Pythian Sisters and Rebekahs joined in the day’s program.
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K.of P
van Buren
Jones
Elwood
Odd Fellows
Levits
K. P’s
Pythian Sisters
Rebekahs
Farrville Aid Society Ice Cream Social Planned
The Farrville Aid Society will hold an ice cream social on the church lane Tuesday evening June 26 for the benefit of the church. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Farrville Aid Society
Church Lane
Annual Wabash District Epworth League Convention at Warren
The Wabash district Epworth League of the North Indiana conference will meet at Warren June 25 and 26 in the First M E Church. Rev G B Work will conduct sessions and Rev W F Smith of Huntington will be principal speaker with three addresses by returned missionaries from China and other nations. Delegates will tour the Methodist Home for the Aged, Leslie M Wall of Marion is first vice president and Miss Hstella Wolf is junior superintendent.
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Wabash District
Epworth League
North Indiana
Warren
van Buren
G. B. Work
M. E
Methodist Home For
W. F. Smith
Huntinggton
League
China
Leslie M. Wall
Marion
Hstella Wolf
Crane Pond Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Vaughn Beekman and W M Foust fished Sunday. Several locals visited friends and shopped in Marion and Van Buren including the Losures, Shults, Bradfords, Campbells, and Butler families. A P Griffith laid the foundation for a new barn near Van Buren.
Age and marriage spark a Marion family tale
A Marion woman becomes a great grandmother at 47 due to a long line of marriages starting at 14. Her eldest daughter wed at 15, producing a grandchild who also married young, illustrating a sharp, satirical view of harsh social norms.
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Marion
Presses at News- Eagle Need More Fine Tuning
The News- Eagle reports that presses are not yet properly adjusted and require time to improve the quality of work. Officials say current output is below hoped standards but adjustments are underway to enhance future performance.
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News- Eagle
Losure as Van Buren Caller on Sunday
Van Buren reports Guy Losure served as a caller on Sunday for local events.
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Guy
Losure
van Buren
Mrs. Caroline Camblin Visited Paxton Family for Supper
Mrs. Caroline Camblin was invited to supper by W. A. Paxton and his family last evening, sharing a meal and company in a neighborly gathering.
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Caroline Camblin
W.A. Paxton and
New Castle Couple Visits Schwelkhardt Household
Thomas Milkenson and his wife from New Castle visited Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Schwelkhardt this week, sharing time with the local family.
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Thomas Milkenson
New Castle
J. H. Schwelkhardt
Future of Carnarvon Castle Sparks Debate in Wales
The article discusses the castle’s uncertain future after the investiture, noting planned but uncertain alterations by the office of works and a town council plan to rebuild the banqueting hall. It questions restorations that diverge from original design and highlights concerns about preserving history versus modernization.
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Wales
Prince of Wales
Carnarvon Castle
Carnarvon
Office of Works
Carnarvon Town
Tle
Royal Pavilion
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Prince and Princess of Wales
Edward II
Eagle Tower
York
Trowbridge
Morning Post
ADDLED ADAGES Pervade moral quips and misdirections
A column of parodied maxims and malapropisms comments on vice, duty, and folly. The lines mix humor and caution about honesty, indulgence, and social norms, noting contradictions and playful twists in old proverbs. The piece reads as satirical folklore, reflecting a tongue in cheek view of common wisdom.
Prison Life Inspires Humble Thoughts and Social Calls
A reflective note on prisoners and humility precedes brief social visits. Clarence Losure called on Miss Lucile Anderson Sunday evening and Alva Yale called on Miss Sallie Stewart Sunday evening.
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Etta Losure
Hazel Losure
Clarence Losure
Lucile Anderson
Alva Yale
Sallie Stewart
NUTS TO CRACK Quotable lines on ambition and advice
A fragment of humorous maxims on ambition luck and advice. It mocks the idea of success and timing with wry observations about wealth status patience and temptation. The piece blends proverbs and social commentary in a light cynical tone.
Philosophic Lines on Vices and Courage in Sailor Speech
A reflective verse catalog notes how drinking fuels misdeeds and urges personal accountability. It warns against blaming others for calamities and praises steady correction when errors are clear, using nautical metaphors to frame vice and virtue.
All Sorts of Aphorisms on Relationships and Marriage
A collection of wry maxims about leap year women, men who think they understand wives, obligations, apologies, fools spending on friends, and summer matrimonial engagements driven by youthful pairs. The tone is sardonic and observational about romantic entanglements.
Codfish Exports From Newfoundland Worth 65 Million Annually
The annual value of codfish shipments from Newfoundland is 65 million dollars. The figure reflects the importance of the industry to the regional economy and export earnings for the period.
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Newfoundland
Population math in Hawaii shows Japanese outnumber Hawaiians
The report notes that among Hawaii residents the Japanese population is nearly three times larger than the Hawaiian group, highlighting migration patterns and demographic distribution.
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Hawaii
English mine horse awakens after twenty one years underground
An English mine horse recently brought to the surface had not seen daylight for twenty one years, according to the report. The creature emerged into daylight to the admiration of onlookers, marking a remarkable revival after a long subsurface confinement.
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Drough
Wabash
Epworth
Crane Pond
Vaughn Beekman
W. M. Foust
Burr Endsley
Guy Losure
Robert Butler
Clyde Zent
Myrtle Losure
Lawrence
Minnie
Marke Shult
John Butler
Cyrus Trout
John Hess
Zola Bradford
Tn van Buren
R. W. Losure
Homer
D. H. Gardner
Minnie Shultz
Lemoin Bradford
Warren Friends
Rachael Campbell
Charles Richardson
George Campbell
Chalice of
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Interurban
Methuselah
Trouble
Harness & Buggy
van Buren, Ind
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