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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
5
Listing a variety of properties and businesses for sale or trade across Grant County Indiana and neighboring areas. Includes farms, barber shop, stores, houses, and rental rooms with prices, locations, and credit terms. some parcels offer trade for land, livestock, or machinery, with motives like retirement and cash needs.
Miss Edith Saively became the bride of Charles Tnorper on Thursday. Toney will reside on a farm north of here. Mrs Samantha Pulley and Mrs Ed Zuex with children visited Mrs Belle Westfall. William Sprong and wife returned home after a short absence. Farmers finished core planting and now fish stories abound along the river. Mrs Harry Welch and Mrs Mary James visited Hackergeen House in Hanfield Friday. Mrs J J Tippey of Wabash stayed with her brother George Westfall and family. Sarl Westfall and Wade Tinkle visited the Salmonie river Friday. Henry Blinn of Marion visited his parents Friday evening. Edward Zuck left for Toois to take a job in the oil fields. Joshua Pulley and wife and Mrs Sarah Hall motor to Marion and Burson cemetery.
The text evokes a battlefield rallying cry with lines about killing enemies and building trenches. It couples martial imagery with ominous calls for armor and a brutal, warlike stance, mixing references to Germans Russians French and European warriors in a chaotic barrage.
A fragment describes a dog howling at the moon and men who insult with noise. The speaker laments senseless sounds that disturb the country, labeling such pessimists as blameful and loud. The scene conveys unrest and a night of frustration.
Miss Carter accompanies Mrs S KE Mag gat for a brief shoe fitting. Mrs EK. F. Compton has returned from a visit with Indiana patients.
Roney is recovering from a three weeks illness and is again able to be out. Mrs Ancil Witmer visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Gee Wittey on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Frank Studabaker and their baby Ruth have returned from a social visit with relatives in Fort Wayne and were met back home by family friends.
Mrs Charles Losure of north of Landers was taken seriously to Mon day but is somewhat improved at present.
Frank Doyle and family appear upset during a Sunday dinner. Guests include Mr John Pilkington and Mrs Marion Con voy of Cleveland Ohio.
Mrs Lulu Conroy departs Saturday for Cleveland Ohio after a month with her parents Mr and Mrs John Pilkington and other relatives.
Mrs. Faye Poling of Jonesboro was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fooch Pierson Wednesday afternoon. She was accompanied home by her mother, Forrest Pierson.
The Pythian Sisters and hostesses Mrs. Oren Beeler Mrs. Will Lander Mrs. Lena McDougle and Miss Eva Fraizer served ice cream and cake after a lodge gathering Monday evening in honor of Rosa Sullivan of Bridgeport Illinois who is visiting.
Epworth League members met Thursday evening and praised the following officers for the coming year: President Homer Scott, First Vice President Will Williamson, Second Vice President Will Kirkpatrick, Third Vice President Miss Pence, Fourth Vice President Miss Kern, Planner Marie Duckwall.
J. M. Kelley and his children passed through the city Sunday evening on their way home to Decatur from Van Buren where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Kelley aged 66. She died Friday night at 10 o clock. Mr Kelley is well known in Bluffton and has spoken in many debates for the local discussion league.
Lenore Toney and Josephine Robinson hosted friends at Misa Robinson's home Thursday evening to honor Misa Joan Landess as she prepares to move to Marion. Attendees included Joan Landess, Cecil Palmer, Vera Stackhouse, Faye Stackhouse, Hazel Carro, Marjorie Hutchens, Modjeska Hutchens, Claud Dillon, Bryce Landers, L. C. Conrad, Joe Lugar, Earl Boxett, Walter Corvin ton, Neal Barnes, M. P. Creath, Glen Maddox, Mrs J M Toney, and Mr and Mrs G Robinson.
Mrs Willey hosted a temperance program at her home with Mrs DePoy and Mrs Warner assisting. Speakers included Mes Campbell on Germany, Mrs Griffith on scientific temperance in schools, and Dr Wiley on alcohol and drugs. Refreshments followed with numerous local ladies attending.
A critical essay condemns tainted politics and personal gain in campaigns and legislation. It argues self interest drives many offices, cites hidden bargains and party control, and advocates honest governance. It posits farmers as a remedy, noting sunlight and fresh air as cures when rural voices join legislatures.
A long list of farms and city properties near Plymouth and Portland Indiana with prices per acre ranging from 120 to 3100, dwellings from six to twelve rooms, wells, cisterns, barns, and outbuildings. Several properties invite trade for different property types and some include stock, rents, or rental considerations. Also described is Long Lake Ranch in Oscoda County Michigan with 1470 acres, a near new cement block house, a large barn, and extensive timber.
Quick note lists an 8 acre grain farm in Colfax township Binzie county Michigan with about two acres under plow and remaining timber and pasture. Features include 35x50 barn, four small houses, corn crib, poultry house, two root cellars, several fruit trees, proximity to town and railroads, fertile loam soil, and strong crop potential. Possession available anytime and seller offers more properties for sale or exchange.
The Huff reunion is scheduled for June 24 at Matters Park. Attendees are invited to reconnect and share memories at the community gathering.
A parcel arrives with 15 new wallpaper patterns from Conwell & Paxton. The shipment showcases diverse designs suitable for drawing room and bedroom décors.
Harry Losure was the only successful graduate from the township in the examination held Saturday. The county reports 241 graduates in total with 31 graduates in the township.
Programs for the Chautauqua have arrived and a splendid array of talent is promised for the week of Lane 2 to 2%. If you have not already bought your ticket, please do so at once.
The Newe-Eagle asks readers for information about how soldiers from the township died in the war. It invites any reader to provide missing details or recollections to supplement the town’s records.
Pearl White, Pathe star, recalls a recent drive in her new car along Broadway when the engine died at 44th Street. Newsboys, fans, and jokes about Elaine and Craig Kennedy sparked a crowd before a traffic officer moved the car aside and she left for a taxi. She notes she enjoys publicity but found it excessive. Read Exploits of Elaine in this paper and the Star Theatre showings.
Orvis Breedlove of this city married Miss Erton Powers of Bluffton on a Wednesday ceremony. The couple returned to town that night and began housekeeping at the T. C. Pike bungalow on West Main Street. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C A Powers of Bluffton, had worked at Fort Wayne. Breedlove, manager of the Sanitary Market, came from Marion a few months ago. The couple reside on West Market Street.
A gathering of 42 men is called to meet at First M E Church in Marion at 3:00 p m on Friday April 71st. A banquet at 5:20 p m features Dr Edgar Giake of the Sunday School Society and Dr W S Bovard of Methodist Brotherhood. Topics include bringing outside men into the church and organized men in church life and community. A large delegation from Van Suren is expected and the event aims to emphasize the value of men's service in district outreach.
For sale a six room dwelling at the corner of 4th and Walnut streets offering fruit and bargain. Inquiries to Farmers Trust Co Agent.
Van Buren merchants urge readers to consider their Chicago price offerings and invite you to visit. The message emphasizes clean business houses and broad invitation to support local shops in Van Buren.
Readable text notes cheap post cards featuring the 23rd Psalm offered at the News Ragie office. Price is 1 cent each or ten cents per dozen, with mail paid options.
Unclear fragment mentions 910 00 Fremont Doyle Masion lad route 7. No coherent event or entities for a solid record.
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