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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
5
Community notices and local updates list events and health notes from FE to Marion. Items include Chautauqua dates June 21 to 26, several illnesses and recoveries, visits, births, sales offers, and residents traveling to nearby towns. Names include Landers, Comer, Conwell, Paxton, Riley, Gillespie, Butler, Harvey, and more.
An advertisement for a kidney and bladder remedy endorsed as the best today. It claims to cure Sugar Diabetis Brights Disease and other kidney ailments with a doctor prescribed formula, offered by Conwell and Paxton who have sold it for 25 years.
Lacy Butler family moved to the L. F. Mathis property on East Vine street. Seth Lindsay bought the Fourth street property once held by M. J. Forman and family. Joan Barns purchased the cottage on Chester street from A. A. Woodard, formerly owned by Con Bockinier.
A young child of Mr and Mrs Doc Day became violently ill Wednesday due to acute indigestion and showed improvement by Thursday. No further details given.
Mrs George Lee fractured the bones of her wrist Wednesday after she fell against guy wires near her home on South First Street.
An examination of eighth grade pupils will be held at the school building in Van Buren on Saturday. The examination will be conducted by Trustee Witmer.
Mr and Mrs H A Harvey Mr and Mrs Fremont Harvey and Mr Ed Boller motored to North Manchester today to see Mr Harvey's sister who is near death from cancer.
The Little Runabout of Wyeth Landers remains on the market. Inquiries should be directed to H. 8. Wamaker.
The message asks if you have visited McDougle’s greenhouse for early cabbage plants. He can supply any quantity and promises the best plants available.
Sam Doolittle and his best girl rode a jitney from Converse to Marion yesterday in a local note from the Converse Journal.
Members of the Christian Church met at the schoolhouse last night to discuss construction of a new church. They decided to rebuild on the old location and reported about 1700 dollars raised at the gathering.
Mr W T McDougle offers an abundant supply of cabbage plants ready for delivery in any amount. See him to place an order and arrange immediate delivery.
A saying warns teachers must model behavior beyond knowledge. A teacher who shows a poor example before students is considered unfit to teach.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Carr and their son returned from Albany after being summoned to attend to Mrs Caay s grandmother whose serious illness prompted the trip.
Harry Witmer has resigned as agent for the Modern Laundry and there is no laundry agency operating at the News-Eagle office now.
John Leverich and family hosted a Sunday gathering with Roy Ash and wife Mrs Jasper Storts Cora and Alice Storts Melissa Welch Irma Boles and Clay Schweikhardt attending the event.
Hazel and Crea Holdren entertained at a Sunday evening supper with Dona Leverich Homer Byalil Clay Schweikhardt and Oren Woodard attending after church at McNatt.
Messrs. Oscar Endsley J E Armstrong and Miss Eva Fraizer own new Buick automobiles The Buick has enjoyed a large sale in this neighborhood this spring.
Capitola Duane will go to Chicago Saturday night to meet her sister Hester who is returning from South Dakota where she has proven up on the claim she has held for 18 months.
Mrs Lena McDougle and her sons William and Marshal with Miss Eva Fraizer spent Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs W K Fraizer. They later drove to the home of Raymond Yates at Mt Etna.
The note proposes that if Van Buren schools rehire last year's English teacher, the contract should require him to quit smoking in public. The writer expresses that the gentleman should not return to the district.
Mr and Mrs S BE Maggart and daughter Delores attend the funeral of Harry Carter eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Harmon Carter. The death followed a brief illness lasting less than 24 hours. Interment was in Fairmount Cemetery at Plummer Chapel on Sunday.
Dr Richardson and eight Robinsons attended the funeral of John Smith on Tuesday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs George Carey rejoice at the birth of a fine little daughter on Monday night.
Mrs Elwood Arnett and her young child visited Jonesboro this week staying with Mr and Mrs H A Harvey and other relatives.
Lena Margaret Muchmore has traveled to Laurel for an indefinite visit to her grandmother. She was accompanied as far as Bluffton by Mrs. Muchmore.
Attorney T B Dicken traveled from Cleveland Ohio after a two day stay to attend Marion clients. En route home he handled court matters in Bluffton.
The Exploits of Elaine continues to draw large crowds at the Star Theatre with Wednesday night screenings. Read the weekly story in this paper and then view the full pictures on Wednesday for the full thrill.
Mr and Mrs Walter Zimmerman and son Harold of Indianapolis return home Tuesday after a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs C J Peters and other relatives. They are accompanied home by Miss Helen Cobler.
Milo Rev Wilson of Keystone and Mr and Mrs Denton visited Will Beekman and wife Sunday. Dead Trout and wife Fred Wallp toff and family, David Keiley and wife and Anna Barrow had Sunday dinner with Glen Duckwall and Nadene Denton, Myrtle Beekman, Bertha Barrow, Marie Eilander, Hiza Duckwall, Otto Barrow, Edgar Wright, Homer Beekman and Chester Hefner who traveled to Bellville. Otto and Anna Barrow were Warren callers Tuesday. Dorothy Pulley of Wandress visited her aunt Mrs Pearl Beekman Tuesday. Lena Hauptont tus tried an incubator with 155 eggs and hatched 12 chicks.
John Wright enjoyed a family outing on Sunday at Sulphur Springs, sharing time with relatives and marking a relaxed weekend excursion.
Children’s Day will be observed at the Methodist Church on the second Sunday in June. Committees to oversee the program were appointed by Miss Emma Haines, superintendent of the Sunday School.
Mr G A Custer of Michigan surprised the Jeffries family during the Clover Leaf excursion last Sunday. He returned home that evening due to farm duties. He is a large successful farmer diversifying that vocation with other pursuits. He was named after his famous uncle General G A Custer.
Wilbur son of Mr and Mrs George Cochran broke his arm days ago while with his brother on a field at the Williamson farm. They tried to clear a fence and Wilbur fell catching himself, resulting in a broken arm. Dr Derbyshire dressed the fracture.
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