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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
5
A Chicago drug company advertises a “strictly harmless remedy” for bedwetting and urinary control problems. The firm offers a free 50 cent package prepaid to readers of the News-Eagle, urging dissemination to families and neighbors.
Local shoppers compete for a free dollar by buying from stores with ads in this issue. Tickets redeemable during the day through 9 p m with prize to the customer who purchases the most goods.
Patrons are urged to patronize advertisers while Florence Bray and Martha Tucker socialize Tuesday evening. The notice mentions wallpaper at Van Buren Furniture Co and spring millinery displays. Several locals visit family in Marion to view flood damage and news of Samuel Gregory of Elk, Wyoming spreads.
Trustee Wm Doyle released the county list of successful examinees with sixteen graduates for the year Roy Moriarty Jan May Campbell Madge Carter William Cary Eva Walker Landess D White Glen Camblin Alta R Tippey Alma Korporal Claude Stackhouse Florene Green Jay K E Farr Ruth W Coon Willie Ballard Vilna Smith Alice Klabr Cary Cloud a seventh grade pupil also passed physiology and geography will be relieved next year commencement in June town youths on Sunday Marion trip missed last car home Sunday evening.
Clyde Gossett travels by wire from Muccle awaiting clearer travel plans. Geo Tucker worries for his Peru-based brother's safety. Methodist Church to host a reception for young converts Friday night.
Post cards bearing the 23rd Psalm printed in black and gold are offered at the News-Eagle office. One cent each or 10 for 10 cents by mail postpaid.
Ossian News editor Keefer calls on town business men to have their names appear in the paper even in brief mentions. He argues that visible local advertising shows what commerce exists, boosts the town, and reflects on the vitality of local business and the community.
Chinamel installed for furniture and floors at Corey and Pilkington's store, showcasing wood finishes and interior detailing. Work included custom panels and matching trim, reflecting local craftsmanship and available materials.
John Wanamaker argues advertising success requires steady, long term effort not brief bursts. He warns quitters ruin campaigns and stresses consistent work over time to build irresistible pull and results.
A listing notes Chinamel for carriages and automobiles at the Corey and Pilkingtons site.
An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from the National Bank of Commerce in Toledo and notes the product price and distribution through druggists.
Mrs. Compton notes her son lives in Ohio not far from the flood affected area.
Mrs. Claud Cramer nearly suffered severe injuries Tuesday evening when a long idle lamp sparked a fire after she lit it. She dropped a lit match and her clothing caught fire but she controlled the blaze with quick action and was not burned.
E N Gillespie postal carrier on route 30 started out Thursday morning with a heavy load of mail including one postal card. The preceding day he delivered three letters and collected a small amount.
The ten day old infant daughter of Luther Lytle and wife died of pneumonia near Farrville and was buried Wednesday.
W. C. Booz traveled to Indianapolis Monday and could not return due to rising floodwaters.
No 3897 Grant County Indiana Superior Court Marel Term 13 Prank McCullough vs Myrtle McCullouch Complaint for Divorce filed March 1st by attorney for plaintiff. Myrtle McCullouch named nonresident notified to answer by May 26 1983 at Marion courthouse requiring her appearance or default judgment. Clerk Fred Drake seals the record.
Grant County Superior Court issues notice in Mareh term 1938 for Amanda Trimble v Harry Hudson Trimble. Defendant not a Indiana resident. must answer by May 26 at Miaron courthouse or default judgment may be entered. Clerk’s seal shows dated March 13.
Sunday school 9 30 A M class meeting 10 30 AM Junior U B CBE 6 00 PM Senior US B C E 645 PLM Preaching 7 45 Prayer meeting Wednesday J W Chambers Pastor
Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Sermon by the pastor at 10 30. Epworth League at 6 30. Evening sermon at 7 30. Last regular service for the conference year as the pastor goes to Tipton next Tuesday. Bible study class Monday at 7 30. Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
A mad subscriber came to town to wipe a print shop out and swore to rout the printers. The editor glared, the man quivered, and then the assailant stabbed him in the liver with an office towel in the Exchange.
Torrential rain on Easter Sunday kept shoppers indoors and prevented wearers from showcasing new outfits. The downpour ruined plans for outdoor display and affected holiday attire enthusiasm.
For sale 100 acre farm in the southern part of the state with improvements. Also open to trade. Submit offers or mail to Box 394 Van Buren Indiana.
The largest magazine in the world offers a free sample copy and premium catalog. It is published at 50 cents per year and five cents per copy at newsdealers, with address listed in Canton Ohio for Topay's MAGAZINE.
Community residents who own or rent homes are urged to wire and update properties to eliminate drawbacks in housing, with emphasis on safer electrical installations and inspections. Local officials stress diligence and affordability for replacements.
Persons seeking mortgage exemptions may have claims prepared and filed by contacting T B Dicken. Exemptions must be filed by May 1 to secure the benefits.
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