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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
4
The News-Eagle reports the Progressive County candidates returning to the Republican fold without surprise. The piece argues the new party failed from birth, born of passion and revenge, and advocates a party born to serve the public good with honest leadership.
The paper invites non subscribers to join with a 50 cent coupon for one year. It promises to meet readers halfway and notes 3,000 votes on the grafanoa to be given away by Van Buren Furniture Co.
The News-Eagle urges farmers within miles of Van Buren to read the issue for reasons to trade locally. It says the paper contains eloquent arguments found in the advertisements and encourages readers to look them up for persuasion.
Rev. Shannon Baker preached at the school house Sunday evening. His regular engagement here is the third Saturday night, Sunday morning and Sunday night each month, with Sunday School and communion each Sabbath morning. A considerable sum was raised Sunday for the new church.
Eugene DePoy visited Jonesboro on Sunday to spend time with relatives, enjoying a family gathering and local hospitality.
The township graduates met at the school building and chose President Thelma Pierson Secretary Ida Woodard and Treasurer Fern Camblin. Colors pink and green with white and pink carnation as the class flower. Commencement at the opera house Saturday evening June 12. Trustee Witmer awaits a speaker.
Mrs S F Grimes of Crooksville Ohio reports severe coughing from whooping cough causing lung strain. She used Chamberlains Cough Remedy after strong recommendations and saw rapid relief. She completed two bottles and daughter recovered fully. Obtainable everywhere.
Local business men meeting in News Eagle office report progress for the Chautauqua to be held in Van Buren from June 21 to 26. Dr Mott reports securing the Peters lot behind the traction station and ticket sales show strong interest. Season tickets for twelve performances are $1.50 and children's tickets are 75 cents. tickets available at local business houses.
Mrs Linda Harrod of Fort Wayne Indiana reports years of stomach heaviness and pain eased by Chamberlain's Tablets after trying many remedies. She bought them at a local drug store and experienced immediate relief after meals. Obtainable everywhere.
The Columbia City Commercial Mail reports Judge Samuel E. Cook of Huntington circuit court as a likely candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress from the Eleventh District. The article notes George W. Rauch of Marton Ind plans retirement and that Cook has given practical consent to run to succeed Rauch.
The article notes back pain from rheumatism of back muscles affects hard working people most. It recommends massaging the back with Chamberlain's Liniment two or three times daily for relief and states the product is obtainable everywhere.
The nine year old son of Mr and Mrs G H McElhaney, former Van Buren residents, died in a Vincennes hospital after an operation for pleurisy. The boy's remains were taken to Van Buren then to the grandfather’s home near Lancaster. Funeral services were held at the Lancaster church and burial followed in Lancaster cemetery. The family had lived in Van Buren and Bridgeport before moving to Ll. two years ago.
Rev E O Brown pastor leads a full Sabbath schedule at Van Buren U B Church with Sunday School at 930 am and preaching at 1030 am plus 230 pm junior and 630 pm senior groups. Wednesday prayer meeting and evening preaching at Diliman announced. Epworth League appoints new officers and Conference Minutes available for purchase.
H Q Bailey editor of the Carolina News at Chapin South Carolina reports chronic indigestion and liver trouble. After a severe attack he used three Chamberlains Tablets and felt much improved the next day. The medicine is attainable everywhere.
Community organizers announce a large booster day event aimed at fundraising and volunteer recruitment. Local groups, sponsors, and volunteers will gather to support projects across schools parks and youth programs this spring.
Miss Florence Curtis visited her brother at the hospital Sunday. Mrs. E. B. Kern and Miss Gladys Kern are with Decatur relatives. Mrs. Aona Stackhouse and daughter Lucille were Sunday guests of Mrs. David Kelley. Mea Mrs. John Howard and W. L. Duckwall have been at the lakes this week, painting boats and arranging for the summer's fishing. Vera Stackhouse, formerly in Fresno, Calif., has returned to Van Buren and will be with Mrs. Anna Stackhouse.
Ex sheriff White now living on his farm north of Landers visited town Monday and indicated he could do better in Van Buren.
Lena McDougle and son Marshall Miss Lois Escelman and Eva Fraizer Clyde Whitecotton and IL C Conrad were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs C L Bockmier.
An energetic ambitious active man is sought to establish a permanent business with health and accident insurance. Immediate cash returns and future opportunities are promised. Address National Casualty Company Detroit Mich.
For Sale listing from Bert Harvey of Van Buren Indiana offering an L extension table a refrigerator a three quarters iron bed and springs and an oak bedstead. The ad provides location and contact for inquiry.
Excitement in Anderson Alexandria and Dublin Indiana as three druggists and their wives report cures of rheumatism liver kidney and stomach diseases with Dean's Sure Safe and Speedy Cure. Advertises 25c and 75c bottles sold at Indiana drug stores with testimonials from local residents and druggists.
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