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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
1
Citizens of Van Buren may view a major art exhibit at the high school featuring two hundred subjects from A. W. Elson & Company Boston. The collection covers world art history with sculptures architecture and natural views and includes an illustrated catalog. Admission is charged. hours Friday and Saturday include evening sessions.
Prof Homer H Scott of the high school faculty was honored by the Freshman class who presented him a signet ring at the close of school. The token marked Prof Scott birthday and reflected the pupils admiration and the teacher pupil bond behind his schoolroom success.
A card of thanks expressing heartfelt gratitude to friends for assistance during a sad bereavement by Walter and Nellie Dawson.
The All Metal Sprayer Company of Van Buren, led by President Henry A. Losure and Secretary D. W. Boxell, awaits final patent clearance for its all metal spray pump. After four examiner actions and three granted claims, the fourth appears near. Production is under way and officials plan a vigorous push for general adoption.
At Mrs Gilbert Losure s home on Monday evening a Sunshine Band was formed by converts from a Rev D E Reed revival. Interdenominational and churchless, the group aims to visit the sick and needy and bring aid to distressed households. Officers include Advisor Mrs Gilbert Losure President Beatrice Tucker Secretary Hazel McMichael Treasurer Leoline Struble. members Helen Howard Nellie Hodson Fay Vera Effie Stackhouse Gladys Leach.
A verse urges merchants to emulate the hen by clearly promoting their goods. It contrasts active advertising with the rooster’s silence. Also notes Mrs Amos Deam of Marion visiting sister Miss Lorene Hodson of South First Street and that Deam has been seriously ill with measles.
Students heard Mr. Erentsburger of Wootenburgh College on self reliance and education. Senior class enjoyed a gathering at Austin Ferguson’s home with music games and a luncheon. A. Ferguson captains track and field as the athletic association elects officers. Donald Strange returns from measles. Chemistry concerns persist among seniors. Sophomores debated naval policy with mixed outcomes. Elson Art Company will supply pictures for next week’s school art exhibit arriving early in the week.
Report says known temperance forces plan crackdown on illegal tiger operations. Locals claim tiger keepers intend to fold tents and vanish, while some dogs prefer quiet withdrawal over jail. Tigers appear to favor fleeing rather than facing enforcement.
An advertisement invites readers to try a vacuum carpet cleaner praised as the best ever made. It operates like a carpet sweeper and is described as simple enough for a ten year old to use, with a guarantee promising carpets look bright as new.
George Alexander age 17 son of John T Alexander living near Dundee hanged himself in a barn raf ter on Sunday morning. No cause yet found but believed overstudy. He was a diligent student who worked on the farm and studied late into the night. He recently wrote a composition about farm life. Funeral held from the M and Church at Dundee Tuesday morning conducted by Rev Estes.
Jeanette Eleanor Dawson aged 4 in Van Buren Indiana died March 7 1913 after kidney trouble and convulsions. Funeral conducted by Rev L A Levits at home with burial in Van Buren cemetery. The family notes the sorrow of losing a child and quotes a Bible verse about letting children come to me.
Daisy Pearl Lyons Maple born August 10 1894 in Wabash County Indiana died March 9 1913 at age 28 married Isaac M Maple October 19 1901. Survived by husband two sons Leo and Ora mother and many relatives. Funeral held Tuesday in LaFontaine with Baptist pastor Interment LaFontaine Cemetery.
Mr E N Gillespie learned by telegram Saturday night of his brother's death in Michigan from cancer. He could not reach the home by rail in time for the funeral, held Monday morning.
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