Grant County Sets Go-to-Sunday-School Day Next Sunday
Sunday, June 3, is proclaimed Go-to-Sunday-School Day in Grant County. All county schools are urged to achieve high attendance at Van Buren Methodist Church where special music and Red Cross plans will be presented. Dr. W A Fankbonner and Marion YMCA secretary Mr Smith are expected to attend and speak. Rev J W Zerbe will preach at 11 o’clock.
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Grant County
van Buren
Red Cross
W. A. Fankboner
Smith
Zerbe
Mise
Josephine Robinson
Helen
Lillias Howard
Sharon
Congrete Post Company
Marion
Ind
Buick fire on Old Yaller sparks town scare
A Buick known as Old Yaller owned by Bert Worre caught fire Friday after a gasoline tank leak. Fire spread briefly before water and extinguishers doused the flames near Mrs Abba Orey’s home. The car was moved to a hydrant and the engine and upholstery suffered minor damage. it was expected to be operable by Saturday night.
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Old Yal'er
Bert Worre
Abba
Worré
Yaller
Fine Thing for Soldiers Prohibition Reading Affects Troops
Eugene DePoy at Lean Springs Tez reports the order barring sale of intoxicating liquor to servicemen has been read to all soldiers. It forbids soldiers from appearing in civilian clothes in public. He believes it will boost morale and discipline. He notes pay changes: a promotion to first class private with July 1 salary of 993 per month.
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Eugene DePoy
Lean Springs
Tez
United States
Ebe
Soldier John Bollhuefer Stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis reader writes that John Bollhuefer has joined the army and is stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison, directing his mail to the medical department for about three months. Uncle Sam is feeding the soldiers well.
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John Bollhuefer
Fort Benjamin Barrison
Indianapolis
Sam
Marriage Report: Mise Mabel Lindsau and Mr Everett Ellerman
Word comes that Mise Mabel Lindsau and Mr Everett Ellerman of Huntington eloped to Adrian Michigan and wed there about four weeks ago. They will reside in Huntington. Mise Ethel Shipbolt hosted the Needlecraft club at her home south of Lancesaville for a Friday afternoon gathering with lunch.
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Mise Mabel Lindsau
Everett Ellerman
Huntington
Adrian, Mich
Mise Ethel Shipbolt
Needlecraft Club
Lancesaville
Mesdames Trace Draper
van Dogie
Ed Beeson
Lloyd Pilkington
Coac Pexton
Lou Moler
Harry Creviston
T C Pike
Bord Atwell
Josephine Robinson
Maude Howard
Friday Evening Pleasure Club Meets at Van Buren Hostess Home
The Friday Evening Pleasure club gathered at Mrs Lena Sir Dougie’s Van Buren home for a Friday meeting. A two course luncheon was served. Guests included Mrs Gipie of Delphi Miss Lucy Babb and Miss Leon Cameron of Marion. Members present listed. Marion Chronicle.
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Lena Sir Dougie
van Buren
Gipie
Delphi
Lucy
Babb
Leon Cameron
Marion
H. J. Pauins
C P. Kile
Charles Craig
Laura Case
W Beed
Jennie Elliott
Paul Moore
Orange Holmap
Missee
Mayme Jacobs
Ada Mills
Sulla Alberts
Frances Rockwood
Lenore Toney
Lena McDougle
Marion Chronicle
Loyal Workers Of Upton Chapel Host Dinner Party
The Loyal Workers Of Upton Chapel surprised Mr. and Mrs. Irvin White at their Washington township home with an evening of games and music. Attendees included many local families such as the Beekman and White households along with Ernest and Irving Beekman, Lewis White, Homer White, and others.
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Upton Chapel
Irvin White
Washington Township
F. A. Stadford
J. W. Henry
F. E. Bradford
Wm Brinker
W. 8
Beekman
Bessie Corey
Mies Florence White
Blanche White
Ethel Beekman
Doniie Love
Eather Bragg
Mildred Milla
Elizabeth Martin
Dorla
Mosalena Beekman
Eulah White
Ernest and
Irving Beekman
Lewis White
William Heary
Landess White
Oscar Cramer
Mahlon Brown
Walter Westfall
Homer White
Glen Miller
Ralph
Abester Beekman
Township advisory board eyes free library site
At a Tuesday meeting the advisory board instructed Trustee Witmer to ask the library board for permission to build a new library on public grounds. The report notes ample space at the south end of the school grounds and references a cautious, ideal overview.
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Township Advisory Board
Witmer
Library Board
Y. M. C. A. War Fund Drive Reaches Marion Delegation
A Marion Y M C A committee visited the city Thursday afternoon to collect contributions for the war fund. They stayed about two hours and raised 82.
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Marion
No Clue to Ohio Olivo Brass Robbery
No clue has been obtained to the robbery of the Ohio Olivo last Wednesday night. About 200 dollars worth of brass was taken. Thieves removed brass from new engines at the company yard.
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Ohio Olivo
Ladies Aid Society Meeting Near Mrs Overton Home
The Ladies Aid Society of the M E church will meet at Mrs Harry Overton home post Wednesday afternoon. Officers for the ensulog year will be elected. A full attendance is desired.
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Ladies Aid Society of the
ME. Church
Harry Overteton
Song and Speech for Brotherhood at Methodists Church
The Community Brotherhood meets next Monday evening at the Methodists church. Newly elected president W. Williamson will give the opening speech. Program includes The King's Business, Marching Through Georgia, invocation, a ten minute address, and a history of the telephone by Paul Brounse with male quartet and congregation singing.
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Community Brotherhood
Methodies
W. &. Williamson
Georgia
Bistory
Paul Brounse
Svon
Diamissal
Hess Enlists Local Resident in Army Reserve Troupes
Leon Hess has enlisted in the officers training corps while attending Purdue University and will receive training at Fort Benjamin Harrison. He is a nephew of City Marshal Jobo Hese and has visited the city several times, giving Van Buren as his address in a letter received there.
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Leon
Purdue University
Bes
Officers Training Corps
Fort Benjamin Berrison
Hess
Jobo Hese
Hae
van Buren
Former Resident Dead Mary E. Cemer 73
Former resident Mary E. Cemer 73 died at Catholic hospital in Lafayette from complications after three months illness. Widow of Abraham Cemer, she was stepmother of Vol Cemes of Borth of town. Funeral held at Marion.
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Mary E. Cemer
Lafayette
Abraham Cemer
Vol. Cemes
Borth
Marion
Liberty Loan Bonds Open for Applications in Town
Local banks report accepting Liberty Loan Bond applications. Bonds issued in denominations from 50 to 1000 dollars at six percent interest. Banks offer free services and assist with the purchase to support the war effort.
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Yan Buren
Homecoming Day Services At Otterbein Church
Former residents and general community invited to return for homecoming activities at Otterbein M B Church. Rev J O Campbell and Superintendent from GlotristtTen Obaroh Fandey School of Bustiogtes are listed as presenters.
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Sanday
Otterbein M. B. Chored
Baodéy
J O. Campbell
Obaroh Fandey School
Bustiogtes
Tumaranity End
Goblie
Flour sale notice at Studabaker Grain and Seed Co
Local grain merchant Studabaker Grain and Seed Co advertises flour at 61.80 per week. Limited stock emphasized as a time sensitive offer with message Neptune and Flour brands referenced in the sales pitch.
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Neptune
Studabaker Grain & Seed-Ce
For Sale or Trade Farm in Hamitod County
For sale or trade a good Bb acre farm in Hamitod county with potential teakerries and valuable pieces of property. Contact owner B DePoy to discuss trade options or a neat deal.
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Hamitod County
Propartecia van Buren
Tood
Van Buren Astonished by Mer enantvs Story
A reader recalls years of insomnia and distress from gas and stomach issues. A quick relief claim mentions buckthorn bark and glycerine offered by Adler-ka products, provided by Paaton's Drug Store, claiming immediate improvement after use.
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van Buren
Marchist
Paaton
Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Estate
Notice states that Wes Bures township Grant County Indiana is appointed administrator of the estate of Charias BE Arnett, deceased. The estate is believed to be insolvent with Vea Buren State Bank named as administrator. George Whertops attorney. May have 7-14.
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Charias
Arnett
Wes Bures
Grant County
Indiane
Ettaeets
Golvent Vea
Notice to Creditors Heirs and Legatees in Grant Circuit Court
No 2828 creditors heirs and legatees of Susan Smith deceased must appear in Grant Circuit Court at Marion on June 11 1911 to show cause why the Gue settlement accounts with the estate should not be approved and to prove title and receive distributive shares Witness the Clerk May 18 1917 W Malott Clerk Grant Circuit Court May 24 31 June 7
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Susan Smith
Grant Circuit Court
Marion
Malots
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J. W. Zerbe
Qld Yaller
Paul Frazee
Leon Hess
Liberty Loan
Otterbein
W.A. Paxton&co
George &. Whertops
Mey Wjave
Remingtons
Petce
Eype
Cee Buffalo
Marion, Ind
E. H. DePoy
New Creek
Fuller & Johnson
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