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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
1
A Hartford City schoolteacher Ada Underwood was found not guilty by a Muncie jury of attempting to kill Ottis Fisher. The verdict of not guilty on the ground of insanity was delivered after a short deliberation amid a crowded courtroom and loud demonstrations.
The county council allocates 31 000 to the 8 500 already raised by township trustees to secure a county agent for Grant county.
Henry Crawford, residing west of Verg tl, suffers a harsh lung illness described as a severe cold. He is reported to be in poor health with critical respiratory symptoms affecting daily activities.
The bond of Bill Blangy for operating a blind tiger was forfeited by Judge Paulus after Blangy failed to appear in court Monday. Bondsmen Jobo Butler and Robi Pilkington were ordered to pay $200 into court. A witness was subpoenaed. Blangy was reported sick with no medical certificate and no attorney appeared. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest.
John Wright traveled to Marion to answer a charge of allowing minors in his pool room. The court found him lax and fined just over 17 dollars. Mrs. Frank Eshelman is mostly able to sit up but cannot walk and endures continual pain. A row of farm and poultry journals are offered free in the window.
The annual commencement concluded the Van Buren High School with 21 graduates, ornate red and black decorations, and Byron King of Pittsburg School of Oratory as speaker. Music by Kent Gage orchestra preceded a Benediction by Rev. J. W. Chambers.
Misses Martha Beasley and Lenore Toney depart June 9 for Winnona to attend a teacher training course. Julia Rumple Eva Boxell Gladys Lytle and Nora Byall enroll in an accredited teacher training program at Marion. Joan Landers eighth grade graduate leaves June 9 for Winona to study elocution. Nellie Thompson and Aurelia Willey also depart June 9 for Winona. Lillian Howard takes a summer music course and Shannon D. Neff travels to Greenfork.
Mr. Baldwin travels to Agboy for a brief vacation with his parents and plans to enter Indiana University afterward.
The Van Buren alumni held their annual reception for seniors at A and D hall last Wednesday evening. The decorated venue featured the colors black red green pink and white with greenery and carnations. An Warren orchestra performed while games and recitations entertained guests before lunch. Knox won the most points and received the loving cup.
William Beatty was arrested Saturday by Marshal Roberts for intoxication and given thirteen days in jail after causing trouble. James Skeets, also taken by Roberts, received thirteen days of board with the sheriff, known locally as Skeet Paxson.
Help wanted for roustabout work in a pipe yard with options for experienced pipe machine operators. Apply at Savesky Brothers 221 W Second Street Marion Indiana.
Teachers and graduates are urged to attend a meeting in the high school assembly room Saturday May 24 at 2 30. Trustee Doyle notes teachers should help with arrangements and a speaker for June 17 commencement will be chosen. The 47 graduates, the largest in district history, were 11 of 14 successful at last Saturday's exam including Landers Swinder Tickle Banter Mills Barrow Henry Whitecotton Mills Pence Farr.
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