Dynamite Bomb Destroys Dr Derbyshire Office in Van Buren
The Derbyshire office in Van Buren was dynamited just after 1 am on Friday. One to ten pounds of dynamite blew out doors and windows, shaking the adjoining residence. Officials investigated as warnings to local leaders surfaced, with dynamite and notes urging departures or resignations. Police sought suspects who fled in multiple cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Derbyshire
Derbyshire
John Hess
Ollie Wright
van Buren
Marshal Hess
Hiess
A. E. Michaud
Ornce
N. B. Duckwall
E. H. DePoy
Marshal John Hess
DePoy
Special Notice for Advertisers on Early Copy
Advertisers and readers urged to submit copy early in the week to avoid missing ads and news. The paper reports recent difficulty in obtaining copy and asks that advertisement material reach us by Tuesday. Other matter should also be sent as early in the week as possible.
McDougles Promotes New 50c and 98c Waists
A brief ad notes new waistline items at McDougles priced at 50c and 98c. The message urges customers to view the new waists available at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDougles
Explosion damages Van Buren businesses and property
Police report a blast caused heavy property damage across Van Buren including Pax ton Co opra house, Van Buren State Bank, Farmers Trust Co building and several shops. Warnings were left at multiple homes, and Sheriff Wright leads the case as citizens vow swift justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derbyshire
W A Paxton & Co
Opra
Sires
van Buren State Bank
Farmers Trust Co
Bank
Boss Pulling Machine Co Announces New Plant Machinery Purchase
Mr. W. C. Booz and Mr. Gilbert Losure return from Fort Wayne with new machinery for Boss Pulling Machine Co to restart at North First Street. Fire destroyed the old plant three weeks ago. a temporary structure is in place and a concrete office will be built soon. Orders are on hand and will be filled promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Booz
Boss Pulling Machine Co
Gilbert Losure
Fort Wayne
North First Street
Local Young Man Gwen Promotion at Studabaker Roseburg Office
Harry Boxell, longtime bookkeeper for Studabaker Grain Co and assistant to local manager Eli N Morris, is promoted to management of the Roseburg business. A Van Buren high school graduate and son of Mr and Mrs D W Boxell, he will begin his new duties June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Boxell
Studabaker Grain Company
Eli N. Morris
Roseburg
Harry
van Buren High School
D W. Boxeill
Studabaker Company
Disturbanceand Arrest Highlight Warren Incident
Ross Clark of Warren caused a disturbance Sunday evening and was arrested by Marshal Hess. He pled guilty to drunkenness and was jailed at Marion for 10 days. Clark had prior runins with Marshal Tess after drunken behavior near Curt Cranfield's restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Clark
Warren
Marshal Hess
Marion
Clark
Jath
Tess
Curt Cranfield
Jess
Advisory Board Rebuilds Anderson School After Cyclone
The Van Buren advisory board met at Trustee Witmer's office to approve rebuilding district No. 7's Anderson school house, nearly destroyed by a spring cyclone. The new, smaller yet modern building should be ready by September opening, with James Farr previously teaching the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Wm. Bray
W. HH. Saderman
C. C. Uuff
Witmer
Anderson
James Farr
Doctor Derbyshire’s Office Repaired After Explosion
The office of Dr J E Derbyshire, dynamited last Thursday night, is undergoing repairs and will be rushed to completion. Dr Derbyshire plans to continue his medical practice in Van Buren as he has done for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Derbyshire
Derbyshire
van Buren
Where We Live Dynamiter Notice to Town Marshal
A playful regional notice declares the town marshal does not reside at Third and Chester and jokes about being too busy to feel justified in being dynamited unless absolutely necessary. It frames a local humor piece about safety and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third
Chester Streets
Sunday Dinner Guests In Warren Area
Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jackson from east of Warren and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jackson visiting Mrs. Catherine Deck and Miss Ossie Deck in the Warren region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Jackson
East of Warren
Harry Jackson
Catherine Deck
Ossie Deck
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OF. J. E-Derbyshire
Indiana
John Howard
Hess
P S. Howard
Frank Doyle
Studabaker
Paxton's
IOIG
Palm Beach
Victor
Ohio
van Camp
Empire Coffee
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