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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
5
Local notes report fresh oysters at Bockmeir's restaurant and a for sale gentle driving horse offered by Mrs D C Deane. Marion and Van Buren visitors are noted with social visits and guests at home events. Paxton's shows blankets and winter coats for sale amid social attendance at Warren event.
Misses Nellie Hudson and Bonna Henderson enjoyed a pleasant Tuesday evening hosted by Misses Ruth and Blanche Thompson. The gathering highlighted social cordiality among neighbors and featured light conversation and refreshments.
Advertisement states owning an electric lighting plant costs under 12 cents per kilowatt to operate. Claims easy installation and safe convenient operation with C. Case listed for information.
Mesdames Scott Dimit Kirkpatrick Palmer and Nelson of the local W C T U returned from Kokomo where they attended the state convention.
Local retailer Boxell's invites customers to refresh wardrobes with suits overcoats hats and furnishings. The ad emphasizes a broad selection and urges quick action to take advantage of the offer.
Miss Nellie Thompson and Miss Louisa Woodard visited Marion recently while Miss Helen Coffler and Mr Clarence Woodard spent Sunday at the Cliner home. Paxton’s advertises shoes for the family and suit measures. Progressives announce no county ticket forthcoming. Young Marion residents attended local events and nutting on Saturday afternoon.
Local items report possible curfew needs for Van Buren and a Marion Saturday social with Dr Molt and multiple callers including Mr and Mrs Accil Strange. Senator W. J. Bryan to speak in Warren and Marion October 28. Oysters for sale at Bockmeir's Testaurant. Various notices mention sales services auctions shipping heater promotions weather gear and local ads from Boxell's and News Eagle office.
On Wednesday evening October 2 a gathering at the Cemer home south of town honored Miss Dona Leverich and Mrs Voll Cemer. Mrs Leverich and Miss Edith Cemer organized the event and nearly ninety people attended the neighborly supper.
An advertisement urges customers to see Carey and Pilkington for a genuine air tight Wilson heater, emphasizing authenticity and trusted local sellers.
The New Century Club gathered at Dr. Toney’s home Saturday to honor Mrs. J. W. Blue who leaves for Indianapolis. Members presented a souvenir spoon, and a program featured Mrs. Toney in song with Mrs. Kra mer at piano. Lenore Toney offered a selection. luncheon followed hosted by Mesdames Creviston, Toney and Mills with out of town guests Mrs. Armstrong of Buffalo and Mrs. Panabaker of Kokomo.
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