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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
5
Local items promote Paxton's for shoes and groceries and Boxell's for overalls and pants. Social mentions include Lenore Toney visiting out of town, Mrs. Robison and Mrs. Gordon sick or recovering, and several families visiting Marion Landesville and Peru. Page also notes sales, discounts, travel, and upcoming W C T U meeting.
Mrs. M. E. Zoda and children and Mrs. Cora Schweikhardt called on John Schweikhardt and family Sunday. Ed Beeson and children and sister in law Martha Carr returned Sunday from a week’s visit at Celina and Lima Ohio.
Mr and Mrs Husted left Monday for ill in is Clark County due to Mrs Husted s mother s serious illness. Plumbing and heating topics noted. The Case and Boxell shirts are mentioned. Mr and Mrs Trace Draper and Mr and Mrs Galbraith attended the State Fair and fall millinery opening and will exhibit hats soon.
An Indiana classified note promotes buying property and urges readers to contact the F. IT. Roberts Agency at 4045 Glass Block in Marion for real estate deals worth the money.
People from neighboring towns buy hand bags and suit cases at Boxell's because the goods come from M. C. Lilley and the prices are favorable. The store emphasizes affordable luggage offerings tied to Lilley’s trusted brand.
A reader signs as Menry Tinkie the horse maz praising Boxell's work shirts as the best on the market after two years of purchases. The note highlights satisfaction with fit and quality.
Advertisement promotes owning an electric lighting plant with a cost under 12 cents per kilowatt to operate. Claims easy installation and safe, convenient use. Provides contact as a Case for information.
Miss Lettie Helens of Warsaw visited in the home of Rev. L. A. Levits and left Monday morning for Fortsville where she will stay a week before returning to Warsaw.
Edna Drake and Mable Truss dined with Austin Ferguson and Frank Willey at Bellville on Sunday. Stella and Orpha Keffer of Princeton Virginia assist in the M. L. Bockmier restaurant. Edgar Eversole plans to depart for Oklahoma oil fields with Lawrence Camblin. Mr. Storts of Ohio visits son Clarence and will return with his daughter Minnie to Ohio soon.
Dr B S Hellopeter of Wabash conducted the second Quarterly Meeting for Van Buren and Otterbein last Sunday gathering local residents and noting community concerns.
Readily usable line on real estate deals invites buyers and sellers in Marion Indiana to call the F H Roberts Agency located at 404 5 Glass block for exchanges and purchases.
Boxell's announces a 20 day sale on men's pants at actual cost with a blue tag indicating the exact pricing. No half measures, customers are invited to take advantage of the true cost offer during the promotional period.
Local ad details plumbing services by Paul and Perry C Case. They offer pressure and gravity systems and compressed air pumping solutions along with bath fixtures and pictures.
Boxell's announces men's pants sold at actual cost for the next twenty days. The offer spans a wide selection and emphasizes savings over standard prices during the sale period.
On September 4 the threshing ring met at the Floyd Miller home one mile west of town for an ice cream social. The Buttermilk Ring name arose from a dinner pail tradition. After socializing, members settled and reorganized. attendees included Bluer James, J A Furman, E G Scott, Homer Scott, and others. The editor notes unsettled allegations about the town marshal await thorough inquiry and vows to report truthfully.
Mrs. John Leverich was surprised on her forty first birthday planned by her husband and daughter. Sixty guests enjoyed a yard dinner with ample fare then games and music, and Mrs. Leverich received many pretty gifts.
Notice states J A Williams named administrator of Viola Phillips estate in Grant county Indiana. The estate is said to be solvent. Attorney Harley Fo Hardin. Date September 1.
A good covered buggy, newly painted, offered for sale by Mrs. J. E. Gordon of 37-21 Third Street.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Armstrong express thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during sickness and burial of their mother.
An advertisement touts a new line of hats at Boxells for fall and winter. The shop promises the collection is the nicest money can buy and guarantees lower prices than any competitor.
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