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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
5
The A H Rowan Drug Co offers a free prepaid 50 cent package of a teeth remedy claimed to cure bedwetting and related urinary issues in children and adults. The notice urges readers to request the medicine and spread the word to neighbors.
A fragmentary notice from Marion Indiana offers a booklet challenging heliocentrism. It argues the earth does not move and urges readers to obtain the pamphlet by sending payment to the author.
Notice states O R Duckworth The Fence Man will be in Van Buren by March 10 1013 to handle all fence work. He promises to supply and erect fences at his quoted prices and urges customers not to shop elsewhere.
A jumble of community items notes sick relatives, workers at City Drag Mey, and shops like Boyers. Mentions Pilkingtones for work, Studabaker and Sarsad, Pollard children, and various local families. Also reports Easter millinery openings, meeting of The Latins Aid Society, and a Sherwin-Williams sales trip. Eggs prices and a farm auction hint at local economy.
The News-Eagle reports varied weather since last Saturday. Mrs. Farmer and daughter Helen traveled to Bridgeport Illinois to visit Mr. Farmer. Rev L A Levits and daughter Miss Myrtle went to Indianapolis for Miss Myrtle to undergo goiter surgery. The jiecture course earned a nearly thirty dollar profit this year, its first payout, pleasing Profs Henderson and Scott. Mr B Kern of Swayzee is the new Clover Leaf station agent, replacing Mr Bourque. Bourque plans unknown next steps.
A Friday evening surprise party honored Draper with many guests attending. The attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry Sullivan, Mr and Mrs John Wright, Mr and Mrs Herbert Lander, Mr and Mrs Lester Beeler, Mr and Mrs Fred Losure, Mr and Mrs Floyd Miller, Mr and Mrs Van Doyle, Mr and Mrs Guy Duckwall, Miss Lois Kishelmas and Clyde Whitecotton.
Chinamel available at Corey and Pilkingtons for a selection of bath tubs and sinks. Local retailer showcases ceramic fixtures with multiple sizes and finishes suitable for bathrooms and powder rooms.
County commissioners on Monday granted two stone roads in Van Buren township and named viewers H C Creviston Lin Wilson and Albert Whitlock for one road and John Mathias road with William Brock and Durr Harris. W K Frazier was appointed superintendent of the Wracter road. Chinamel at Corey Pilkingtons for brozing gold or aluminum.
County commissioners appoint Allen Miller and J C Hodgson as constables in Van Buren. Backed by town residents they gain full authority to shut down illegal dens. Citizens urged to heed the tip and close out dives and perch furniture.
The passage promotes a tailor who makes clothes and warns against a rival. It promotes Tie-Mi-La and ne-M:-La candies as affordable options, noting Sindard 1.8% 1:45 feedings and claiming both products are priced to avoid lowering quality.
Chillaracloy carriages and automobiles appear at Gorey Pilkington with local displays showing models and features. The event highlights vintage and modern vehicles and draws interested residents to the showroom.
Over 500 spring and summer woolens displayed for selection at Douglas Tailoring Co Marisa Ind next to Marion National Bank. Prices set at 15.00 with no variation. Mr and Mrs Fred Losure hosted a relatives gathering Monday honoring Mr and Mrs George Walker of Converse with guests including J J Le Favour family Bert Flarvey and Neilie Brewer. Chinamel for carriages and automobiles at Corey Pilkington.
Subpoenas for Warren High School students revealed links to a blind tiger and gambling case in Grant County. Earl Fisher admitted tapping his father's store for booze and poker funds, naming fellow locals. I Fenn and Daniel Gaiser face charges set for next Monday.
James Ray Lee born December 14 1831 in Fayette county Indiana to John and Nancy Lee. He married Elizabeth Stoker January 31 1859 in Wabash county and lived on the farm settled in 1860. He died February 27 1913 at age 81 years 2 months 13 days. Survived by two brothers Jasper and Enoch two daughters May Lee Retta Green four sons Marion George John Charlie sixteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. A kind Christian man and loyal husband and father.
The Landess sale last Thursday drew a good crowd and swift turnover. A Holstein registered cow, a specialty of Landess, and Hampshire hogs brought 166 dollars, while a one year old Holstein heifer calf sold for 81 dollars. Landess notes these figures are high for the area and that only half the stock sold. He plans to introduce thoroughbred stock locally and aims for success.
A sale item notes Boxells rain coats priced at 85 00 instead of 87 50. The ad presents one purchase offer with limited details and no brand or store location.
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