Local notices hint at delays in Van Buren Bank building progress
Disjointed clipping notes stalled excavation on the Van Buren State Bank Building delaying completion by about ten days with later words suggesting a November defeat. Mentions S G Robinson returning from oil fields to join his family and Mrs Charles Westfall with children visiting Crawfordsville. An old 1913 ad from E Landess invites buyers to call for a desirable residence.
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van Buren State Bank
S. G. Robinson
Kansas
Oklahoma
Charles Westfall
Crawfordsville
Milton Filiot
E. Landess
Walter F. Jordan Postmaster Dies After Pneumonia
Obituary recalls Walter F. Jordan long time Van Buren postmaster and businessman who died May 10 1914 at age 69 after pneumonia. Born in Noble County Ohio he served railroads Ohio Oil Huntington Light and Fuel Co and US Post Office. Survived by wife Margaret Archibald ten children eight grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral held at residence with Rev. Wm Murray and Rev. J O Campbell. burial in Van Buren cemetery.
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Walter F. Jordan
Hiramsburg
Noble County
Ohio
P. D. Jordan
Ava
S. S. Jordan
Venona
Ill
Mary Jordan
Newark
Geo. C. Jordan
Springfield
Rachael Shadwell
Gustie Bretts
Huntington
Ind
Wm. Jordan
la Junta
Col
Nannie Veran
Margaret Archibald
Sheron
Spirit Land
Ed B. Scott
Earl Mowers
Roy Irwin
Lois Jordan
Baptist Church
B. & Z. Rail Road Co
Bell Valley
Ohio Oil Co
van Buren
Huntington Light and Fuel Co
U. S
Moina
Bertaline
Margaret Scott
Irene
Donald
Walter Irwin
Harry
Delores Mowers
Wm. Murray
J O. Campbell
van Bureo
Carr and Mathis Couples Dine With Jesse Carrs
Mr and Mrs H E Carr and Mr and Mrs Fletcher Mathis were entertained to Sunday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Jesse Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Carr
Fletcher Mathis
Jesse Carr
A Motherhood Sermon On Mothers Day Values
A Sunday service at the M E church marked Mother’s Day with Rev J O Campbell delivering a message on motherhood. He cited Proverbs 31:10 and declared the virtuous mother the nation’s backbone guiding character, discipline, and the training of children.
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M. E. Church
J. O. Campbell
Campbell
Speeaker
Moses
Samuel
Temple
Hannah
James
John
Hack
Augustine
Monica
Luther
Wesley
Spurgeon
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinsey
Ora Michaels Named Post Mistress for Unexpired Jordan Term
Messrs S G Robinson and L V Conwell bondsmen for Postmaster W F Jordan recommended Miss Ora Michaels to the Washington post office department for the unexpired term of Captain Jordan. Michaels has been Jordan’s assistant and is familiar with duties. her appointment gives general satisfaction. Jordan’s term would have ended January 1 1915. no replacement for the regular term is expected before then.
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Messrs
S.G. Robinson
L. V Conwell
W. F. Jordan
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Ora Michaels
Jordan
Miss Michaels
Mr. Jordan
Rauch
Paulus Names County Board Members for Grant County
Judge H. J. Paulus appointed six well known Grant county women to the county board of Children's Guardians who will also serve as the board of Charities and Corrections. Nominees include Mrs. Julian Smith Marion Mrs. D P Lang Swayzee Mrs H J Paulus Marion Mrs Lin Wilson Fairmount Mrs Leos McDougle Van Buren and Mrs Nancy Winslow Jonesboro Terms run March 1 1915 for Mrs Smith and Mrs Lang March 1 1916 for Mrs Paulus and Mrs Mera and March 1 1917 for Mrs Wilson and Mrs Winslow Lena McDougle attended a meeting Tuesday afternoon in Marion.
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H. J. Paulus
Board of Children’s Guardians
Grant County
Board of Charities and Corrections
Julian Smith
Marion
D. P. Lang
Swayzee
Lin Wilson
Fairmount
Leos McDougle
van Buren
Nancy Winslow
Jonesboro
Smith
Long
Paulus
Mera
Wilson
Winslow
Lena McDougle
Benedict rites spark public revelry in calf wagon pranks
Local Benedicts were initiated into married Knights lore with Friday night revels led by Prof. H. H. Scott and bride. A Saturday stunt involved a calf wagon hitched to a car, parading through town with horns tooting and crowd cheers. Dean Paxton and Lloyd Pilkington enjoyed a free ride as bystanders amused themselves. Ancil Witmer and Thomas Pike escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Scott
Bride
Lloyd Pilkington
Yoho Corey
John Duckwall
Joan
John
Dean Paxton
Ancil Witmer
Thomas Pike
Farm for Sale Near Van Buren Indiana Forty Acres
Forty acre farm for sale fourteen miles south of Van Buren Indiana. Good well drained land with an almost new seven room house and fair outbuildings. Fences in fair condition and a fine water well. For particulars contact Lena Atkinson Route 27 Van Buren Ind 2014 adv.
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van Buren
Lena Atkinson
Route
Ind
Mrs. Beekman Opens Lunch Room Near Interurban Station
Mrs. Alva Beekman and her son Virgil have opened a new lunch room beside the interurban station, offering meals to travelers and locals alike.
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Alva Beekman
Virgil
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Man Who
Victor
Warren Kerrigan
Universal
ANE
East Side Square
Hongkong
Johnston Furniture CO
Mr Jordan
J. C. Campbell
van Buren, Ind
Ora Michael
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