Polk Huff Recalls Pioneer Life In Black Creek Era
Polk Huff born 1859 in Van Buren township recounts early days when Black Creek teemed with fish and game. He recalls wolves in woods, Indian visitors, bear sightings, corn harvest, whiskey trade, and hunting with family friends as roads and timber shaped a frontier landscape.
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Landesa
H. A. Huff
Polk Huff
Howell
van Buren Township
Zack
John
Indiana
H O
Lott Green's
David Welsh
Hiram Juff
Fernee
Getter
Black Creek
van Burern
Curtis Gunt
Father
Mississinnewa
Matters Park
Boots
Didrick Stanbruner
Stanbruner
Nicewanger
McFadden
Great growth in past two years for farmers federation
The township farmers' organization met Saturday with Peter Peterson of Swayzee praising the Farmers Federation growth to the nation’s largest farmers group. A study committee was named to improve marketing and state and national legislation affecting agriculture. A pure seed law was cited as already passed in Indiana. Directors for eight districts were chosen and another meeting planned in two weeks with talks by local men and open discussion.
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Peterson
Swayzee
Peternan
Farmers Federation
Unite
National Federation
Indiana Federation
Wich
Myr. Peterzon
Alpheus Green
Thos. Plummer
Real Estate Transactions In Marion City Market
Acs Mrs Daughtres of Marion sold property to Mr and Mrs O Brumblett who reside on a farm northwest of town. Ed Newton sold his home to Mr and Mrs Ballard who will move soon. Nelson & DePow and W K Fraizer handled several deals including Newtons to Snavely, and E C Moore bought the George Lee property on South Flint Street. Fraizer and Nelson & DePow facilitated most closings Monday with other town properties for sale. Call any of them to buy or sell.
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Gall
Armenian relief fund praised as properly handled by locals
Rev. David Jones now of Mentone and former Marion county chairman in Indiana affirmed that the Armenian relief fund money raised locally was disbursed correctly. He praised township chairman E. H. DePoy and stated that checks and vouchers passed through his hands and that the funds had no connection to the Methodist centenary fund.
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David Jones
Mentone
Marion
Armenian Relief Fund
Rev. Jones Jis
North Indiana
Jones
Rough Victory By Van Buren Over Fairmount in Tight Match
Van Buren led 17-8 at halftime and withstood a Fairmount comeback to win in a fast paced game. Captain Creviston and K Dore starred for Van Buren while H Jones paced the visitors. Creviston, Doyle and Van Buren players contributed in a clash marked by five man defense and late scoring surge.
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Don Richardson
van Saren
Vic. Iy
Pfaircaeunt
Geen Stine
Webr Cue Center
H. Jones Beime
Creviston
K. Dore Weruw
Wente
Chile
van Puree
Bac Awl
All Aboard for Warren Victory Five Set for Travel
A large crowd accompanies the Victory Five as Warren accepts a defy to play in the sister city. The game is set for next Tuesday night with 60 percent of gate receipts going to Warren and Warren to use her own referees.
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Sister City
Warren
van Buren
Near East Relief Receives Thank You Note From Van Buren Class
A December 28 1920 letter from Charles Vickray General Secretary of Near East Relief thanks E H DePoy for his church contribution. It notes workers remained at posts amid Bolshevik threats and Turkish protection, moving orphans to safety in Anatolia and near the coast.
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Methodial Episcopal Cuareh
van Buren
Ind
E. H. DéPoy
Mr. DePoy
Near East
Anatolia
Local Team Sets Off With Large Rooter Crowd
A great crowd of rooters will accompany the local team as places close up for the big game. Fans plan to rally at the arena and streets, signaling a high spirited send off. A sea of supporters is expected to flood downtown with cheers.
Converse High School Lions Defeat Van Buren 37 12
Converse High School toppled Van Buren 37 to 12 Friday night led by Niceum and Miller. Van Buren back guard Harvey showed potential for college play while Griffith starred for the losers. Local lineup and scoring details listed with referee Merrell.
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Converse
Wallopedine
Nicew
van Buren
Harvey
Masurice Griffith
Niceum
G. Losure
Conversa
G. Ballard
Mille
Lesure Harper
Campbell Arvich
Little Niccum
M. Griffith Harvey
Lesure
Little
Miller
Harper
Arvich
Niccum
V. Resler
Van Buren Tops Mt. Fitna In Tight Contested Game
In a well played contest Van Buren defeated Mt. Fitna 14 to 11 as visitors led several times. Key players include Crevision Hedrick Melling Zent and Winthrode with field goals and near perfect free throw shooting. Referees Merrell oversee a hard fought boys basketball game between Van Buren and Mt. Etna.
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A. A.S
van Buren
Mt. Fitna
Mt. Etna
K. Devie Zeat Creviston
Hedrick Farguson
S. Winthrode
Merling Kalenbeck
Davie R. Winthrode
K. Doyle
Crevision
Melling
Zent
Hedrick
Winthrode
Cellad
Moelling
Kalenbeck
Merrell
Marion A A team edges Van Buren 23 15 in tough game
In a well played basketball match Marion All church seniors defeated Van Buren 23 to 15 on Monday night. The loss came from failure to convert baskets while Ferguson and Wall of Marion fouled out. It remains possible Marion will play here again.
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A. A
Marion Allchurch
Marion
van Buren
Ferguson
Wall
Bowman Creviston Abel K. Doyle Heiser
Ferguson Wall
Doyle Johnson G
Melling
Van Buren Rises Among Northern Indiana Elite
The Van Buren team after defeating Fairmount Independents last Saturday elevates its standing as one of the region's top squads in Northern Indiana.
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van Buren
Fairmount Indepenents
Indiana
Marion Chronicle
Hartford City Host Night Showdown with A A s
Hartford City Independents prepare to face the A A s in a Saturday night basketball clash at home. Matchups center on local talent and regional standings as fans fill the arena.
Funeral for six year old George Fisher held at home
Funeral services were held at 1 p m Saturday at the residence for George Howard Fisher six son of Mr and Mrs William Fisher 2280 West Twelfth street. He died Thursday morning of meningitis Rev Thompson of West Ninth Street Methodist church led the service Interment was at Van Buren Marion Leader-Tribune Sympathy from former V B residents surrounds the bereaved couple
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George Howard
William Fisher
West Twelfth Street
Thompson
West Ninth Street
Lodge Notice Van Buren Lodge 711 Meeting March 7
Van Buren Lodge No. 711 F and A M set a stated meeting for Monday March 7 at 7 p m with a special program and refreshments. W M Guy Duckwall and Secretary T C Pike preside.
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van Buren Lodge No
Guy Duckwall
Van Buren Stores to Stay Open This Summer
Beginning next Monday Van Buren stores will remain open on Monday Wednesday and Saturday evenings. The arrangement will continue throughout the summer.
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van Buren
Tragic Meet Details at Dotrigt Meet 3 Conference
The AL El Crarch local church conference reports show strong activity with Rev Freeland district superintendent leading a session. Bishop Leete of Indianapolis is slated to preach as part of Centenary events and lectures.
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AL el Crarch
Iocal
Fordiuret
Freeland
Leete
Indianapolis
Church Activites
Central Church of Christ Hosts Sunday Meetings
The Central Church of Christ plans a full Sunday program with Bible School at 9 30 a m at the Library. Rev C W Cauble of Indianapolis will speak in the Rand D hall at 10 39 and 7 30 p m. Rev J L Day of Marion preaches at 2 89 in the afternoon. A special musical program and afternoon and evening services will feature Rev W Gaurdle and Rev E L Day with Marion delegates. The public is warmly invited.
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Central Church of
Chrich
C. W. Cauble
Indianapolis
J. L. Day
Marion
W. Gaurdle
Ne Guard
State Missionary Board
A. L. Martin
First Christian Guard of
E. L. Day
Missionary Sermon Impacts Opera House Audience
Dr. Royal F. Nye spoke at the Central Church of Christ event at the opera house Sunday evening. The missionary described Africa and its peoples, urging more workers to spread the gospel amid thousands seeking missionaries.
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Royal F. Nye
Africa
Opera House
Central Church of Christ
Dye
Thea
Chester White hog sale draws breeders to Korporal farm
The Chester White sale hosted by E. W. Korporal last Thursday drew distant breeders and locals, with Korporal selling 44 head he raised himself. Col. A. T. Walker guided the sale assisted by B. E. Puckett, highlighting a standout lot described as a real bunch of sons. Attendees included E. S. Wolfe Bluffton Rufus B. Clark Liberty Center L Branson Shelbyville Xcenn Sowers Warren Henry Frick South Bend Wm Rathborn Huntington George Hanmore Gas City Welter Cox Kempton Indiana.
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Chester
B. E. Puckett
E. S. Wolfe
Bluffton
Rufus B. Clark
Liberty Center
L. & Branson
Shelbyville
Xcenn Sowers
Warren
Henry Frick
South Bend
Wm. Rathborn
Huntington
George Hanmore
Gas City
Welter Cox
Kempton
Indiana
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Act of Congress
American Committee For Armenian Sid Syrian Relief
Madison Avenue
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