Narrow escape from drowning as boys cross Black Creek
Ellsworth Camblin and Harrold Plummer residing south of town nearly drown on Monday as storm winds push their buggy into Black Creek. The horse tangled in a wire fence. rescuers rope and boat retrieved the boy and horse with no injuries except shock. Nellie Morarity also narrowly escapes while guiding a frightened horse toward shore.
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Ellsworth Camblin
Harrold Plummer
Black Creek
Young Plummer
Geo. Tucker
Ned Conwell
Dr. Daughtrey
Camblin
Nellie Morarity
Nellie
Pat Morarity
Pool Room Ordinance Enforced Against Minor Patronage
The city council passed a pool room ordinance after a recent session and publication. The paper endorses the measure as a firm stand to prevent minors from frequenting such venues, arguing profits rely on youth presence and urging strict enforcement.
Fred Drake Road Named For Local Drugstore Clerk
The Fred Drake road is an important improvement connecting the paved First street at both ends. Named for popular druggist and county clerk Fred Drake, it is hoped the road will reflect his respected standards in business and public service.
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Fred Drake
First Street
Grocer Bratton Buys New Overland Automobile
F A Bratton the grocer purchased a handsome new Overland automobile from the Warren Auto Company. The firm also sells Empire and Ford cars and may be found at the Haynes garage each Wednesday.
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F A. Bratton
Warren Auto Company
Empire
Ford
Haynes
Bank Interior Beautified by Paper Hang ers and Painters
The interior of the Van Buren Bank was refreshed recently as paper hangers and painters completed the decorating project.
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van Buren Bank
News-Eagle Promotes Reader Advertiser Purchases
The News-Eagle offers a contest paying readers one dollar for bringing receipted bills showing the largest Saturday purchases from advertisers in the March 28 issue. Purchases must be made Saturday March 29, with tickets in an envelope by 9 p.m. March 29.
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News-Eagle
Chase
Art Exhibit At Public School Draws Notable Success
The Friday and Saturday exhibit at the public school building attracted praise for organization and lighting. Funds from the event will fund school pictures. Hazel McMichael’s room won first prize for selling the most tickets and Miss Curtis’s room took second prize.
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Hazel McMichael
Miss Curtis
William Denman Injured in Accident at Barber Shop
William Denman and his wife traveled Saturday to Rockford Ohio to stay with his mother after an icicle fell from an awning two weeks ago. The injury to his right eye occurred while he worked in his brother's barber shop and doctors fear permanent sight loss.
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William Denman
Rockford
Ohio
Mr. Denman
Eight to One News Eagle Subscriber Note
The News Eagle reports eight new subscribers last week and one quitter, aiming for a 16 to 1 ratio. The paper invites readers to join, boost Van Buren, and asks for deposits of one dollar with a phone contact for inquiries.
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News Eagle
Bryan
van Buren
Wind Storm Leaves Van Buren County Damaged
A county wide wind storm last Friday caused extensive damage in Van Buren and surrounding areas. Many windows were broken, outbuildings overturned, and telephone service was crippled with no deaths reported in this section.
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van Buren
John Baird Named Manager of Marion Furniture Company
John Baird, well known to Van Buren township citizens, is appointed manager of the Marion Furniture Company. He has been with the firm for several years and is considered highly qualified for the role. Kodak films developed and printing offered. Also home view postcards for sale by Ethel Stack.
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Inline
Inhtee
Online
Shadeland Onward
Don L
Little May
Oakland Vandetto
Wilkes Boy
George Wilkes
Beeler
van Buren
Indiana
L. Beeler
John Baird
van Buren Township
Marion Furnitur Company
Baird
Kodak Films
Ethel Stack
Town Marshal Warns on Enforcing State and Town Laws
Van Buren Indiana March 24 1913 Town Marshal BE Roberts warns residents and the common council to enforce all state and town laws regarding street and sidewalk use and to reconstruct any ordinances not aligned with the 1907 Acts. He urges clear enforcement to prevent obstruction of streets and alleys.
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van Buren
Ind
Common Council
BE. R. Roberts
Makemson Hemmed In By Floodwaters
R L Makemson a dairy operator in the eastern city area has faced days without supply as backwaters from Black Creek surround his premises and cover the top of his front gate posts on Tuesday morning.
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R. L. Makemson
Black Creek
Notice of Illness Delays Van Buren Arrival
Sickness prevents attendance at Van Buren by March 10. Earliest possible arrival promised. Signed O. Re. Duck Worth, The Fence Man.
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van Buren
Duck Worth
Call of Van Buren Poem of Civic Resolve
A stirring provincial verse urges Van Buren to rise with purpose not despair. It champions civic work, brotherhood, and progress, urging residents to transform the town, keep it clean, and build a brighter future for children and the community.
Chicks Hatch At Galbreath Hardware Store
An incubator full of White Wyandotte chicks drew steady crowds at Galbreath hardware store over several days. The birds hatched in a Cyphers incubator, with Mr. Galbreath acting as agent for the equipment.
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Galbreath
Mr. Galbreath
Country Schools Closed by High Waters
Township schools unable to open Tuesday as high water blocked access. Anderson school teacher Johnson Boxell could not cross Black Creek. Crane Pond also closed. Washington township teacher Eva Frazier could not reach her school due to suspended streetcar service.
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Johnson Boxell
Anderson School
Black Creek
Crane Pond
Eva Frazier
Washington Township
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Bogster Club Store
Oren Woodard
Capitola
Pnt Sen
J. H. Galbreath & CO
Makemson
Wen
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