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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
1
Platform statement from the new News Eagle in Van Buren vows no change in policy, aims to build up the local paper with cooperative support. It pledges openness for public information, rejects scurrilous content, and seeks to serve education, culture, and youth safety while offering guaranteed job printing and affordable electric lighting plant information.
The Church of Christ revival led by Rev. Shannon D. Baker of Owinsville closed Sunday night. The services edified the congregation and increased interest in church work. The notice ends with an upbeat prompt to visit Boxell's for suits overcoats hats and furnishings.
A speaker claims to be the greatest criminal history has seen, describing alcohol as a vice that ruins families, wastes youth, and hurts society. The text calls for rescue from the curse of alcohol and its widespread harm.
Mr. John H. Hinkle of Amboy and his sister Mrs. Dan Shull of Warren joined relatives at the Columbus Wooster home in Van Buren for a birthday anniversary celebration. Guests included Henry Hinkle and family, George Shull and family, Otis Clefort Wayne and others. group photos were taken and piano music provided by Miss Ethel Shall of Fort Wayne.
Joseph Sutton and Miss Grace IL Hummel of Wabash county were married at the bride's father Sylvester Hum mine home on Saturday September 29. J Anderson of Van Buren officiated. The couple will reside in Van Buren township near Milo. The bride is well known in the community having visited Landsaville and other places.
A local paper invites every citizen of Van Duren township to subscribe by sending one dollar for a trial period through January 1, 1914. Current subscribers must pay arrears and one dollar in advance to qualify.
A brief note advertises good frost oysters available at Bockmeir's restaurant, signaling seasonal freshness and a local dining option.
Sabbath School at 9 30 a m class meeting 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m preaching by the pastor at 7 30 p m. What you save on fuel will pay for a Wilson heater in one season. See Corey Pilkington.
Mrs Fred Drake entertained about sixty guests Wednesday afternoon in honor of her sister Mrs SOY Ramage Sr of OH City Pa with out of town visitors Mrs Frank Rigdon Mrs John Ferree of Manon and Mrs Geo J Pribolet of Bluffton. Music was provided by Mrs J M Toney Miss Claude Cramer Miss Maude Howard and Miss Lois Mshelman with Miss Lenore Poney at the piano. Refreshments followed in the dining room with assistance from several guests.
The season opened with a Thursday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs. 8 G Robinson. Roll call and vacation happenings were on the program with Mrs. W L Duckwall and Mrs. Eshelman on the committee and Mrs. 8 G Robinson serving as hostess.
A Sunday walking party traveled to Landersville and rode back by car. Notable attendees included Zua Ieversole Lillian McCallister Maud Howard Helen U Howard Josephine Robison Martha Beasley Wana Drake Lyda McMillan Sephie Miller Gladys Leach Lela Simeoke and Vera Kerns of Mirion. The notice promotes underwear comfort for children and adults with Boxell's as the source.
Next Monday Grant county commissioners face a heavy docket with numerous gravel road claims for payment and five new roads to be sold. Road petitions are also scheduled for consideration.
Corey and Pilkington advertise the genuine airtight Wilson heaters. The claim stresses authenticity and quality for consumer heating needs.
General John W. McDowell of Memphis Tennessee a Confederate army officer and Tennessee political figure is set to deliver a speech in Van Buren next Wednesday October 9.
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