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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
1
The post office urges readers to settle one year or more in arrears on back subscriptions. The News-Eagle warns it will drop delinquent accounts to avoid higher postage rates and asks readers to mail or come in with payment to stay on the list.
The Van Buren W C T U met at president Mrs L L Dimit's home with a large gathering. Officers were elected: Mrs N Dimit president, Mrs Mathias vice president, Mrs J J Howard treasurer, Mrs Ida Kribs secretary, Mrs James Dunkin corresponding secretary. The group plans twelve departments and aims to curb rum traffic, with hosts Mrs Dimit and Mrs Post serving lunch.
Clyde Deaver who suffered a foot injury in an April Oklahoma explosion was operated on at Marion hospital Tuesday by Dr. G G Richardson of Van Buren and Dr. Chas H Eckert of Marion. About two inches more of bone was removed after the first operation failed. Mr Geo Jeffries accompanied Mr Deaver and praised the surgeons. He expects Deaver to return to Van Buren early next week.
A E Michard, an auctioneer based in Monroe Indiana Route 3, advertises ten years experience and multilingual service in French, German and English. He invites inquiries by wire or phone number 8 with satisfaction guaranteed.
Health officials led by Dr. G G Richardson order the high school and Fairmount Academy shut for a week and ban church services and public gatherings to stamp out diphtheria. Seventeen cases and one death reported. the outbreak prompts strict quarantine and school closures.
Our rural route residents may still get 100 printed envelopes with name and address for 35 cents, a savings over the usual dollar. The News-Eagle offer runs to January 1, 1914, with free copies for the rest of the year. New subscribers get the paper till January 3, 1914 plus 100 envelopes for 1.25 dollars. orders placed in town will be ready to carry home.
The Leader Tribune recounts Mr Bryan on a Van Buren to Marion trip where Gilbert Hendren offered to buy dinner. Bryan asked for ten cents of old fashioned bologna ten cents of cheese five cents of crackers a strawberry soda and coffee. The piece notes Van Buran meat markets as clean and inviting and contrasts bologna with beef steak elsewhere.
Henry Ward Beecher notes that only humans can smile and share true cheer. He says laughter is day, sobriety is night, and a smile is the twilight between them, more bewitching than either.
Steam hot water warm air direct indirect systems examined by C Case. Discussion aims to figure out current best setup and latest methods for efficient heating.
A postal card shower was held at the home of Mr and Mrs W M Korporal near Crane Pond school for Miss Elva Coburns fourteenth birthday. She received 108 cards from Schools Nos 1 and 8 taught by Miss Jessie Crevis ton and Miss Nellie Thompson and from Milo Sunday School.
Perrysville Novelty Agency in Perrysville Pennsylvania advertises a deal for a post card album and 10 cards for 10 cents plus two cents in stamps.
The town lauds the Van Buren Bank for modern, safe financial services and the integrity of its officers. Citizens urge continued support to ensure strong banking facilities for Van Buren and surrounding areas.
A spoof editorial explains the difficulty of defining news for a small weekly. It contrasts trivial social chatter with real news and urges readers to send genuinely informative items rather than gossip or nonessential notices.
Central Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shaw visited Wm. Saxton on Tuesday. Numerous calls and visits span Marion to Van Buren and Upland as neighbors keep up with relatives. Pennant and Grand Army badge passed from Los Angeles to be displayed at Van Buren.
The J. B. boys of Van Buren held a chicken dinner at their club house Saturday evening. The room featured corn fodder and pumpkins, lit by a traditional fireplace as Mr. and Mrs. Ancil Strange supervised. Attendees included Martha Beasley Edna Drake Lenore Toney Ruth Beck Fern Camblin Mrs. Strange Ancil Whitmer Austin Ferguson Glen Camblin Kenneth Cambin Ancil Strange Dean Daughterty and the Mascot Den.
The Farrville Aid Society women were entertained at the country home of Mrs. Emma Nelson, one mile south of Farrville, with a comfort knotting feature. Members present included Mrs. Amy Palmer, Mrs. Lillie Baird, Mrs. Lulu Pence and her daughter Margaret, Mrs. Violet Farr, Mrs. Rose Wright, Mrs. Ada Camblin and daughter Paulette, Mrs. Hannah Davis, Mrs. Clayton Holloway, Mrs. Jane Farr, Mrs. Dora Farr, Mrs. Edna Nelson and Miss Delpha Nelson.
County election filing closed with Republicans Democrats Prohibitionists and Socialists submitting tickets. Progressives filed no county ticket. Edgar Baldwin of Fairmount and the Blackford county joint representative candidate appear on their slate.
A visitor touring Van Buren’s near finished school building praised it as the handsomest structure of its kind seen by the traveler. The piece urges families to consider the local school system before moving, noting a modern building and an excellent faculty.
Superintendent J. L. Henderson notes 110 students enrolled at Van Buren High School with 55 boys and 55 girls. Work progresses well and the plan is to move to the new South Main Street quarters around Thanksgiving.
Evangelist D. E. Reed and daughter Miss Sun shine Reed of Albion Michigan will hold revival meetings at the M E church starting December 37 and running through January. Reed is noted for his successful ministry and Miss Reed will assist with singing in the services.
A visit to Van Buren home stores shows they are up to date clean and attractive with reasonable prices. Shoppers seeking best goods at best prices are urged to come to Van Buren.
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