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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
5
The township committee led by Chairman C R Witmer met at the schoolhouse to plan a July 29 centennial and home coming. An all day program is planned and every citizen will be asked to help. Mayor Hatchelor was unavailable Tuesday but pledged to attend next meeting.
James B Fort, 106, longtime Grant county pioneer and second oldest in Indiana, died Saturday morning at Jonesboro. He is survived by seven sons and five daughters and forty grandchildren. Fort celebrated his 100th birthday on February 7. He retained sharp mind and health until his sudden death.
Grant county residents condemn violence linked to saloon defense and demand swift capture and punishment of the Van Buren dynamiter. They urge county leaders to halt lawlessness and recognize the saloon’s demise. Local notes mention Marion Chronicle events and area residents visiting relatives, with brief updates on travel and local figures.
Evansville Indiana May 24 M L McGlynnon wrecking foreman for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad living at 25 Broadway Howell Ind is one of thousands of Indiana people relieved of troubles by Tanlac the Master Medicine He says digestion was poor nerves shot sleep impossible but the first bottle helped greatly improving digestion easing nervousness and aiding sleep He recommends Tanlac which is sold exclusively in Van Buren at Conwell's drug store
Rev Shorland F Fannon of the Coit Alber Chautauqua Company will address citizens at the high school Tuesday evening June 6. He spoke at the Methodist church last winter and is expected to share many items of interest.
The Princess Players Show Co. of 12 will perform under a large tent behind the Interurban station starting Monday May 29. They present Peg O?Merheart The Man of the Hour Dora Thorne Arizona Sweetest Girl in Dixie and Village Vagabond. Ladies free Monday night when accompanied by a paying guest. Doors open 7:30 Curtain 8:15 Prices 10c Children 20c Adults 20c.
A local editorial extols loyal residents who promote community spirit. It condemns constant complaint as harmful while praising those who greet neighbors, seek improvements, and work to boost the town’s appeal despite flaws.
Misa Crea Holdren enjoys a vacation with her sister Laura Holdren at Elkhart Indiana while Mrs Ed Beeson visits relatives in Newport Ohio.
The Rev. J. O. Campbell delivered a sermon at Warren on Monday evening in a local church service drawing parishioners and visitors. He spoke on faith and community, with attendees filing out quietly after services.
A large Fathers Day program was held by the men's Bible class at the Methodist Sunday School with 217 in attendance. The event featured songs, readings by Mrs. Nella T. Hodgson and FE. H. DePoy, recitations, and quartette performances with participation from Miss Maud Howard's class and the Kramer duo.
Children under sixteen bringing in three Sears Roebuck or Montgomery Ward catalogs receive a free dish of ice cream or soda at Paxtons Drug Store in this local advert.
Mrs Stella Cambini hosted the Embroidery Society on a pleasant Wednesday with socializing and needlework followed by a two course luncheon. Attendees included the Farr family members and friends such as Blanche Farr, Jennie Farr, Nellie Barnes, Millie Farr, Dolly Lytle, Edna Wilson, Grace Davis, Hazel Doyle, Velma Lytle and many others. The column lists several visits, trips to Marion and Warren, a 17th birthday surprise for Pauline Farr, a Ladies Aid meeting, and the funeral of Maud Harring. Orville Holloway bought a new Ford and various residents visited relatives in Farrville and Marion.
Misses Eya Lytle and Pauline Farr were Van Buren callers Saturday afternoon. The Nelsons and Farrs attended the funeral of Mrs. Halsey Roush in Andrews. Bonnie Henderson visited Freelove Fair Monday. Holloway called on Karl Kaote Monday. Helloway was in Marion Friday.
W. A. Paxton & Co. asks customers what they got for their 21 cents paid for eggs, implying a question about value or quality in a terse market note.
John Howard and his wife along with W L Duckwall and his wife are spending a few days at Lake Webster enjoying the lake area and its surroundings.
Mrs Laura Trick and her son Forrest from Wabash drove to Van Buren on Saturday to visit her brother Rev J O Campbell and his family over Sunday.
Mrs Wm Sparks died at the family home one mile east of Van Buren after a long illness from liver cancer. She was 57 and had lived in the community for many years. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 30 am at the residence conducted by Rev Albert Harvey of Indianapolis, with burial in Van Buren cemetery.
The report announces the first quarterly meeting of the year with Holy Communion in the morning service. The Epworth League will be read by the Pastor at 6 30 and Rev M S marble district superintendent will preach at 7 30. The Quarterly Conference follows Monday at 10 o clock. attendees urged to settle arrears and provide a financial report.
An advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to darken gray hair and restore its natural color. It promises a youthful look with even, natural coloring after one or two applications and notes it is a toilet item not a disease cure.
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