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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1912
Page
5
Local notices advertise Corey and Pilkington selling school dinner pails and related items. Mrs. Galbraith travels to Indianapolis for a few days, Dewey House promotes accommodations, and Brattons markets fresh meats at competitive prices.
Mrs Cobler and Miss Struble visited friends in Landesville Tuesday while much chatter centers on Jim Heffner carrying the marshal's petition.
Boxell's sells suspenders with a stretch guarantee that outlasts the product or a new pair is provided. The ad emphasizes durability and a warranty style offer to attract customers.
Mr and Mrs W G Sims and family of Swayzee will spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs Galbraith.
Persons seeking a location for a home in an up to date town are advised to come to Van Buren for a potential welcoming site and suitable parcels.
Six pair Dimner Sox sold by Boxell's come with a six month guarantee. If any pair develops holes within the period they will be replaced free of charge. The offer emphasizes durability and value.
The Sugar Brothers hold a sale on Tuesday September 10 at their farm one half mile south of Van Buren starting safely at 10 oclock.
Local ad touts Boxell's tailoring as a route to substantial gains by obtaining sharp, well cut suits. It appeals to professionals seeking appearance advantages for business success.
A promotional offer invites customers at Bratton's to receive a $16 prize free with the purchase of bread. The deal targets shoppers seeking added value through everyday items and highlights the store's sales event.
Mrs. Mary Scofield near town is ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. McDougal and Mrs. Gurdon swapped homes on Wednesday. Bring produce to Paxton's for top market prices. Mr. and Mrs. WT Draper attended the Marion motorcycle races on Monday. Mrs. Sanderson and her daughter north of Landesville spent Tuesday here.
Madeline Lincoln returns to Montpelier Sunday after visiting friends. Paxton's offers one fourth off on men's ladies and children's Oxfords for a short time.
A reader-signed note urges men to avoid Boxell's Fur Furnishings by stating Why don't you buy your men's fur nishings at Boxell's. Signed Everybody.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Drubul of Ft. Wayne visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. EF A Bratton, staying for a family gathering and catching up during the weekend.
Reminder to contact News Eagle with tips. Grandma Farr, 86, is gravely ill at her home south of Farville, with an unexpectedly slow recovery. The note mentions local services and a suggestion to discuss plumbing and heating options.
An Indiana classified note advises readers to contact the F. H. Roberts Agency at 4040 Glass Block, Marion, Indiana for buying or exchanging real estate.
Sugar Brothers hold a farm sale at one half mile south of Van Buren at 10 o clock Tuesday September 10. Buyers can bid on farm equipment and livestock listed in the notice. Local officials supervise the sale and all sales are final.
Attend the Sugar Brothers sale on their farm one half mile south of Van Buren at 10 o clock a m on Tuesday September 10.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Black, Mrs. C. Jordon of Concordia Kansas, and Mrs. Bird of Albany Indiana are guests of William Miller and family this week.
Store ad announces men s pants at actual cost for the next twenty days with a blue tag indicating the deal. No midway terms or qualifiers. Customers are told to expect straight pricing and a limited promotion window.
Advertisement notes an electric lighting plant costs under 12 cents per kilowatt to operate, emphasizes easy installation and safe convenient operation, and offers C Case for information.
Henry Tinkle the horse man praises Boxell’s work shirts as the best on the market after two years of purchases. He signs the note endorsing their quality and fit for daily work.
Ed and Chas Stackhouse returned to Chicago Monday after visiting relatives here. Stackhouse has joined his brother in a new grocery and meat market venture there.
The Milo W C T U marks its first anniversary with an all day meeting at Milo church on Sunday September 8. Speakers and music are arranged and a cordial invitation is extended. Bring baskets well filled.
F J Libey a steam fitter at the new high school building was badly hurt last Tuesday when he fell from the top of the high boiler in the heating system. He was believed to have a broken neck at first but regained consciousness and is improving.
Dr Richardson and Clyde Shrock drove to Sharpsville Saturday to see Lon Raussey’s child with appendicitis. The child was taken to the hospital and underwent an operation for relief. The Raussey family friends report the child is improving rapidly.
A sale at the Sugar Brothers farm one half mile south of Van Buren is planned for Tuesday September 10 at 10. Local buyers are urged to attend for bargains on farm goods and livestock.
Melissa Welsh spent the latter part of the week in the company of Fay Pierson, sharing time and activities during that period.
Mr. Henry Sanderman Sr., described as increasingly frail, is noted as gradually weakening, with no further context or milestones provided.
Mr and Mrs Glen Deane were back at their residence in Muncie after spending time away, arriving Monday.
A local ad notes greatly reduced prices on Special Joy brand pants at Paston's store offering bargain clothing discounts for shoppers.
A local notice reports J. E. Sands ill at his home northwest of town with chronic dysentery. A playful sign urges readers to subscribe to the News-Eagle and hints at purchasing wedding cards from the office.
A two year old daughter of Mr Ayers is ill with a bitter complaint. The Embroidery club girls were entertained last Thursday by Miss Prescott.
Basil, born August 26, arrives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Watt King in a brief local notice.
Fay Pierson and Clarence Marks attended the motorcycle races at Fairmount on Sunday, taking in the event and enjoying the competition.
Mr and Mrs John Schiweihbhard returned Friday from a visit with friends at Newcastle.
Mr and Mrs Ted Boxell and Mr and Mrs Bish are visitors at the state fair this week.
Mr and Mrs Corda Harvey welcome a daughter named Mildred born on August 24.
Mrs. P. Howard and her daughter Lillian are visiting relatives in Frankfort Ohio during a family trip.
Pan Strubie and family attended the funeral of Mr Strubie's brother at Montpelier on Monday.
A collection of witticisms and quips on religion sickness advice and social manners. Jokes about readers Mrs Muggins Mrs Buggins synony mous and appearances compare men and women with tongue in cheek humor.
A collection of quips about actors gossip optimists and women noting pride color hair reverence and manners. The tone is observational and satirical with lines about Cordelia grass widows and a writer’s take on a kiss on the forehead.
Helen Cobler and Marie Shultz attended the Bradford reunion at Matter Park on Thursday.
Charles and Jed Stackhouse of Chicago visited Van Buren on Sunday and Monday.
Mr and Mrs S Sh Harner entertain a new daughter born Monday indicating a family addition and celebration in the household.
The new fall line of guads is arriving at Paxton's. Come in and look them over.
Miss Ora Michaels visited over Sunday and Monday with Miss Naomi Dennis of Kokomo. They spent time during the weekend social rounds and returned home enriched by hospitality and local chatter.
Mr and Mrs Everett Lee Von Pikington and Oakley Wygant returned Sunday from a week visiting Lake Webster with relatives.
The Lugar Brothers sale will be held on their farm one half mile south of Van Buren at 10 o clock in the morning on Tuesday Septemberly.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Shrock and family with Mr. and Mrs. Wm Bray and daughter Florence and Mrs. Echo Miller spent Sunday in Converse.
A brisk real estate solicitation urges readers to contact the F I H Roberts Agency at 4045 Glass Block in Marion Indiana for worthwhile property investments across the state.
Mr and Mrs J FE Riley returned Monday from a visit with their daughter Mrs Hugh Sutton of Michigan City and they made the trip in their car.
A firm named Bath and Perry showcases modern sanitary plumbing. They feature pressure, gravity, and compressed air pumping systems. The article highlights their specialization and product range.
A collection of wry maxims on love, reputation, and social etiquette. The quotes mingle wit and caution, noting how sighs measure affection, appearances influence trust, and marriage ties entangle yet protect.
A compilation of lines about women from Manou Tolstoi Bourget and Irving. The quotes discuss virtue status, societal roles, pleasure, and inner fire amid adversity.
Mrs Georgia Lee is recovering from a very serious operation at Grant County Hospital performed last Wednesday. Doctors expect a full recovery as she responds well to treatment and shows steady improvement.
Clyde Zent spent Sunday with Frank Gardner. Miss Etta Losure visited Hazel Losure last Tuesday. Miss Zola Bradford stays with her grandmother this week. Mrs. Polk Gardner visited her daughter BR Losure Tuesday. G Smiths shared Sunday dinner with Howad Brown near Milo. Zeno Butler Etta Losure Hazel Williams visited Sunday with Etta and Nellie Horsman. Henry Eubanks family Willie Chambers Homer Losure visited D I Losure family.
Boxell's offers men’s pants at actual cost for the next twenty days, signaling a limited time sale event. The promotion emphasizes low prices and a direct pass through to customers without markup.
People travel from neighboring towns to Boxell’s to buy hand bags and suit cases. The appeal lies in M C Lilley’s goods and favorable prices.
A compact survey notes on electrical dairies and clever lying in marriage. It claims Belgium has the highest population density at 636 per square mile and compares average brain weights of men and women.
Mr. and Mrs. Eshelman were summoned to Jamestown Ohio due to Mrs. Eshelman’s sister illness. Mr. Eshelman returned Tuesday and Mrs. Eshelman will stay a few days.
A terse note references a planned business move tied to a blue tag. It signals intent to proceed with a strategy labeled by the tag without detailing specifics or involved parties.
Local shop Corey and Pilkington advertises 1 and 15 cent school dinner pails for students and families seeking affordable dining options.
Say boys have you seen that beautiful line of hats at Boxells. Everything for fall and winter and the nicest line that money can buy. We guarantee the price to be lower than anybody can sell them.
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