Mrs James Boxell obituary notes long life in Indiana
Arlie Elkins born in Wells County Indiana September 1 1855 spent life near Dillman Van Buren. Married twice first to Milton C Willianson 1887 six children survive three died in infancy and three live in Bridgeport Illinois. Joined churches later United in marriage to James Boxell 1889 three more children born all of Van Buren. Died March 14 aged 58 years 6 months 13 days after long illness. Funeral at M E Church conducted by Rev L A Levits burial Van Buren cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlie Elkins
A. J
Angeline Elkins
Wells County
Indiana
Dillman
van Buren
Milton C. Willianson
William F
Martha McElhaney
Miltone C
Bridgeport
Ill
James Boxell
Francis Boxell
Millie Banter
Diliie Byall
Christian Church
M. E. Church
Jesus
M. E
L. A. Levits
Sacred Cantata Ruth Presented by Van Buren Chorus
The Van Buren Choral Club performs the sacred cantata Ruth at A and D hall on Saturday evening March 28. A. R. Gaul provides the music under Miss Bertha Wolk direction with local orchestra. Leading roles include Naomi Cecil Palmer Ruth Lois Eshelman Orpah Gladys Leach Boaz Wyeth Landens. General admission 25 cents, school children 15 cents.
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van Buren Choral Club
van Buren
Ruth
A and D Hall
A. R. Gaul
Bertha Wolk
van Buren High School
Orpah
Gladys Leach
Boaz
Wyeth Landens
Order Extra Copies Early News Eagle Demand Pushs Readers
Readers are asked to notify the News Eagle in advance to ensure extra copies. For two weeks the paper has struggled to meet demand and urges advance notice so staff can prepare copies.
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News- Eagle
Democrats of Van Buren Township Nominate Ticket
Democrats at R and D hall held a Saturday afternoon convention to nominate a township Democratic ticket. The only contested race was for trustee with Enoch L. Pierson and A. R. Witmer, Witmer leading. other nominees include D. F. Losure assessor and John Mathias S. V. Shimp M. B. Crist justices. advisory board EB Landers Wm Sanderman Wm Bray. constables Frank Eversole Thomas Seller. James S. Furman chaired, C. C. Huff secretary.
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van Buren Township
R. and D. Hall
Enoch L. Pierson
A. R. Witmer
D. F. Losure
John Mathias
S. V. Shimp
M. B. Crist
W. Landers
Wm. Sanderman
Wm. Bray
Constable
Frank Eversole
Thomas Seller
James S. Furman
C. C. Huff
Clover Leaf Crossing North First Street To Get Electric Bell
The Business Men's Association urged the city council to require protection at the Clover Leaf crossing on North First street. City Attorney T R Dickey prepared a resolution for the next meeting. Dickey's correspondence with the railroad led to a notice that the Clover Leaf will install an electric bell at the crossing as soon as possible.
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North First Street
T. R. Dickey
Dicken
Clover Leaf
Poultry Club Grows as Area Members Buy Birds
Local poultry men report purchases from breeders in Iowa Ohio Illinois and new imports. Miss Margaret Green buys Ancona chickens while I C Mills receives rose comb Rhode Island Red roosters. Newell Green adds White Orpingtons and Zay Roberts acquires Silver Campines as Van Buren Township eyes becoming a leading poultry egg producer.
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I. C. Mills
Rhode Island
Iowa
J. C. Denman
Newell Green
Zay Roberts
van Buren
Van Buren Township Farmer Reaps 84 Daily Profit From Eggs
A local informant reports a Van Buren township farmer producing 250 eggs daily at 25 cents per dozen. The flock costs under one dollar a day to feed, yielding about 84 dollars in profit each day.
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van Buren Township
Some Fine Butter from Van Buren Creamery
The editor praises a pound of butter from Van Buren Creamery as superior and sweet. Messrs Conrad and Creath are urged to gain citizen support to grow the local dairy industry, with a ready market and high demand for their product. Farmers are asked to supply cream to boost Van Buren’s creamery reputation.
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van Buren
Conrad
Creath
Case Moves Tin and Plumbing Shop to New Room
Case Moves Tin and Plumbing Shop to the room west of Bratton grocery where he is prepared to supply customers. He now has more room and will handle a larger line in his specialty offerings.
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C. M. Case
Bratton Grocery
Mr. Case
Lyric Theatre Re-wired With New Front Lighting
The Lyric theatre has been re wired and new lights put in front of the building placed more attractively than formerly.
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Lyric Theatre
Bank building to rise on corner site after demolition
The rear of the old building at the corner vacated by F A Bratton and acquired by E W Landers is being torn down to make way for a Van Buren State Bank. A new sewer to Rood's Run is installed and the planned bank will offer public conveniences. W C Booz purchased the front portion and will move it to his farm.
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F. A. Bratton
E. W. Landers
van Buren State Bank
W. C. Booz Puro
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Drake Drug Company
Gantata
Naomi—Contralto
Cecil Palmer
Lois Eshel
T. B. Dicken
Wigger Bloc
Marion
Ind
Johnston Furniture Co
Marion, Ind
Witmer
Margaret Green
Ancona
Ohio
The
Poultry Association
Case Moves
Lee’s
Lee's Leather Store
Capitola
Diane
East Main St
van Buren, Ind
News Eagle
Schlesser Bros
Frankfort
Buren
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