Former Van Buren Boy in France Describes War Front Life
Gail Freeman, brother of Mrs. W. M. Kirkpatrick, writes from France about life on a hilltop in a wooded area. He describes boxcar travel with troops and mules, a bombed landscape nearby, and daily training as he serves in First Aid with Captain Shaffer. He notes American enthusiasm, references Verdun bombardment, and hopes to hear from friends and family.
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Gail Freeman
W. M. Kirkpatrick
France
Carroll County
Peru
F. Foster
Sam
Shaffer
W. P. Lawrence
Indianapolis
Hathaway
Verdun
Old Man
Gaytord
Watch Other's Ways For Ailment Relief And Health
A brief note advocates observing others methods for relief and learning from them. It mentions Chamberlain's Tablets as effective for biliousness and constipation and suggests following those who use them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mr and Mrs John Saxon Visit Van Buren Family
Mr and Mrs John Saxon and children of Marion spent Sunday afternoon at Van Buren.
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John Saxon
Marion
van Buren
Coat Lost Three Years Found By Deputy Sheriff
A rain coat owned by Deputy Sheriff Frank Tukey, missing for about three years, was found on Monday. The circumstances of the disappearance and the coat's return remain mysterious.
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Frank Tukey
Rare double heart corn found near town
John Anderson, who lives south of town, discovered two grains with double hearts while sorting seed corn. The find is noted as unusual and possibly hints that last year's crop failure was not a heart mistake.
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John Anderson
Communion Services at Methodist Church Next Sunday
Communion services will be observed at the Methodist Church next Sunday morning at the regular hour of worship. In the evening Dr. M. S. Marble district superintendent will preach and the quarterly conference will be held after the sermon. The public invited.
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Methodist Church
M. S. Marble
Notice to Parents from City Drayman Willey
C G Willey warns parents that he will not be responsible in case of accidents as boys jump on and off his truck. The notice appears on City Drive.
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C. G. Willey
City Drayman
Notice of Completion of Assessment Roll in Van Buren Indiana
Town of Van Buren Indiana to receive protests on June 14 1918 regarding the prima facie assessment roll for Improvement Resolution No 2 sewer construction. Roll lists owners and properties and is available at the town clerk’s office for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Indiana
Grant
Folding chairs offered at one cent each
H. A. Davis & Co advertises folding chairs priced at one cent apiece, urging readers to purchase quickly.
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H. A. Davis & Co
Notice to Creditors of Constance Roney Deceased
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Constance Roney deceased to appear in Grant Circuit Court Marion Indiana on June 20 1918 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Witness the clerk April 23 1918. W J Malott Clerk.
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Adam
Boller
Grant Circuit Court
Marton
Indiana
Constance Roney
Marion
Grando Tonic Promises New Life For Tired Look
A vintage tonic advert claims Grando Tonic cleanses the liver and kidneys, removes poisons and boosts strength. It states the product acts on digestive organs, praises its popularity from reported cures, and offers purchase via druggists or direct mail from The Grand-Aid Co. Fort Wayne IN at 50 cents.
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Grand-Aid Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate No 3314
Notice is given to creditors heirs and legatees of Julian E Smith deceased in Marion Indiana on June 5 1018 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and heirs are to witness the clerk May 7 1918 W S Malott May 9 16 23
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Julian E. Smith
Grant Circuit Court
Marion
Indiana
Appointment of Executors for William O Endsley Estate
Notice that Noah F Endsley and Jesse G Endsley have been named executors of the William O Endsley estate of Van Buren township Grant county Indiana. The estate is considered solvent. Geo. and Wharton act as attorneys.
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William O. Endsley
van Buren Township
Grant County
Indiana
Noah F. Endsley
Jesse G. Endsley
Public sale of estate property in Van Buren Indiana
Notice from the Van Buren State Bank administrator announces a public auction of the Margaret Blangy estate personal property on Thursday June 6 1918 at 2 PM at the decedent's late residence on Second Street Van Buren Indiana. Terms: cash for items five dollars or less. over five dollars on credit with a three month note at 6 percent interest. May 16 1918.
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Indiana
Grant County
Margaret Blangy
Second Street
van Buren
van Buren State Bank
E. S. Howard
T. B. Dicken
70 Acre Farm Sold Near Van Buren At 160 Per Acre
A 70 acre farm near Van Buren is offered for sale at 160 dollars per acre. Prospective buyers Witmer and DePoy handle inquiries about the property and terms.
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van Buren
Witmer and DePoy
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United States
Detroit
WM. Kirkpatrick
Coat
Communion Services
J. F. Roberts
van Buren, MD
N. E. Duckwall
I. E. Draper
O. G. Willey
Town of
Milton Camblin
W. S. Frazee
L. C. Lillard
Marion, Ind
State of
Kerlin J. Atkinson
Berlin
Atkinson
Burr Atkinson
Circuit Court Room
Court House
City of
Ist
J. Atkinson
Malott
W. 8. Malott
W.S. Malott
Geo. & Wharton
Real_éstate
Witmer & DePoy
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