Warning Letter Explains Divorce Case and Folly of Dual Lives
A Denver woman Edna writes a remorseful letter to her Chicago husband as part of a divorce exhibit. The note reveals a runaway affair with Harry Milsted and hints at despair and potential self harm. The piece serves as a caution to married women about infidelity and consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Rhodes
Denver
Chicago
Rhodes
Buster
Dave
Lonty
Edna
Stunt at Van Buren Station Ends With Civic Reminder
Two Marilou youths caused a mess in the Van Buren interurban station by chewing tobacco and tearing up newspapers. Agent Surier was absent, but Mr Junier identified them and ordered them to sweep the room with brooms. The paper offers a one dollar reward for names of the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilou
van Buren
Mr. Surier
Mr. Junier
News Eagle
Let Us Pray: Debtors Stand Up Subscribers Sit Down
A preacher ends a sermon with a test of debt payment. He asks who pays their debts. all rise except one. The man explains he runs a newspaper and that the standing crowd are his subscribers. The minister then leads prayer.
Law and Christianity in American government
A reflection on the separation of church and state. The text argues that law governs temporal matters while religion remains spiritual, urging citizens to accept moral freedom and limit legislative interference with individual belief. It emphasizes that legislatures serve social welfare and individuals choose their own path to immortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Political Slush and Roberts Public Life Reflections
A newspaper denounces political slush surrounding Mr Roberts and his alleged failure to perform duties. It condemns probing private life while stating focus remains on his public career and offers restraint to protect home life, urging readers to consider his official conduct.
Barber's itch scandal hits LaFontaine barber
A letter writer accuses barber I N Waggoner of spreading a loathsome disease by improper soap and water use. The accusatory piece notes many male residents suffer facial sores and claims Waggoner has fled Indiana for Ohio as calls grow for humane society action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFontaine
I. N. Waggoner
LaFontaion
Indiana
Buckeye
Humane Society
Jefferson Club Holds Third Revival Meeting in Van Buren
The Jefferson Club conducted its third political revival at the Van Buren opera house last Tuesday evening. Attorney GC C Gordon of Marion spoke forcefully to a gathering that included several Marion club members. The next meeting is set for Friday evening in Landersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Club
Opera House
van Buren
GC. C. Gordon
Marion
Jefferson Club of
Landersville
Mr Samuel Robison presents grape donation to newspaper
The News-Bungle thanks Mr Samuel Robison for several large beautiful and delicious grape bunches given last Saturday evening. Readers are invited to call again and advertise in the News Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Robison
Mr. Robison
Accounts For Sale by Delinquent News Bugle Subscribers
Delinquent subscribers to the News Bugle will have accounts settled at steep discounts or bartered for items. BL Roberts faces 60 percent cash discount, Sam Benders 10 percent discount, and others may offer items from clothing to pig iron. Some names listed are Marion Indiana and Warren Tudiane, with threats of public notices and obituary style writeups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Sam
Indiana
Stephens
Warren
Tudiane
Visit The Schools and Parental Involvement Message
Observation shows many parents neglect school visits and waste time elsewhere. The piece urges mothers and fathers to visit school rooms occasionally to inspire children and support teachers, asking who is personally acquainted with the teacher and where the fault lies.
Where Were You Raised
A man walking through a train leaves a car door open. A passenger shouts to close it. The weeping man explains he was hurt by the insult and says he was raised in a barn, joking that every bray reminds him of home.
Surprise Party for Illia and Ethel Beekman
Miss Illia Beekman and Miss Ethel Beekman were surprised Friday evening as friends gathered at their home. A list of attending young ladies and gentlemen included Celie Roberts Hazel Losure Ethel Westfall Jennie Robison Morense Vicker Stella Bollhoeffer Cathtein Gardner Clara Besktman Ethel Ellice Beckman Sherman Marion Brown Herman Bollhoeffer Walter Westfall Welsh Clerrence Losure Frank Gardner Guy Losure Glen Duckwall Toward Brown Leslie Gardner Clyde Zent Mikie Lee Marnest Ervin Beckman. Attendees delivered gifts ice cream take bananas and warm wishes for the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illia
Ethel Beekman
Celie Roberts
Hazel Losure
Ethel Westfall
Jennie Robison
Mlorense
Ruthie Vicker
Stella Bollhoeffer
Cathtein Gardner
Clara Besktman
Ethel Ellice Beckman
Messrs
Sherman
Marion Brown
Herman Bollhoeffer
Walter Westfall
Mr. Welsh
Clearence Losure
Frank Gardner
Guy Losure
Glen Duckwall
Toward Brown
Leslie Gardner
Clyde Zent
Mikie Lee
Marnest
Ervin Beckman
Doubt On Harvest After Cost of Living Meetings
The article notes time spent at political meetings delaying work and questions whether this year's abundant crops can be harvested due to ongoing efforts to reduce living costs.
Two Proposals Target Town Marshal and Reform Plan
Citizens in Van Buren push to remove Marshal Robert as streets commissioner and curb his alleged gang. Plan, backed by Lee and Pikington, would cut his salary to five dollars and end improper payments while pledging a crackdown on law violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Robert
Ein Noy
Robert
Lee
Pikington
Marshal Roberts
Roberts
Yampe
van Buren
Van Buren High School Opens Soon
The Van Buren high school begins Monday September 23 with classes in the old frame building and the new basement. The Citades start September 30 and both high schools and grades will use books from select buildings while a new building is finished. Transfers are required for township students and credit will be given for the full term.
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van Buren
Roous
Main
I T
Gerades
Citades
Vas Buren
Schbool
J L. Thenderson
Lady Searches Post Office For Love Letter In Embarrassed Mixup
A young woman asked at the general delivery window if there was a letter for her. After a hurried check, she was told none. She returned blushful, admitting it was a love letter and asked the clerk to search the love letters for her.
First Davis Family Reunion Held at Hannah Davis Home
The Davis family held its first reunion on Sunday September 15 at Hannah Davis's home. A noon lawn dinner followed and Rev Ernest Freber gave a talk with other family members. D B Camblin was elected president Delpha Nelson secretary Mrs Heath Davis treasurer and Mrs Hannah Davis historian. Next year’s gathering will be on the third Sunday in September at W S Camblin’s home.
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Davis
Hannah Davis
Ernest Freber
D. B. Camblin
Delpha Nelson
Heath Davis
W. 5. Camblin
Stands Guilty as Charged By Silence
The News-Fagle inv ited Mr Roberts town marshal to state his side of alleged dishonorable acts. He did not respond, and thus readers are left to convict him by silence, as the paper claims he bears all charges in the minds of honest citizens.
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Roberts
News- Fagle
Paper Craft Rules In Modern Schools
The note describes students using paper pads in class, advising against thick firm paper as it malfunctions for spit balls and ball games. It reflects a schoolroom habit and student craft behavior in a past era.
Write Home Often Dear Mother to Your Absent Son
A mother urges her son to write home regularly, lamenting the decline of letter writing among the young and the loneliness of aging parents. She notes the value of long, frequent letters to sustain filial loyalty and love as families grow distant and busy. Blessed are the absent who keep in touch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of New Friends
Obituary for Sarah C Wilson of Van Buren Indiana
Sarah C Wilson native of Fairfield County Ohio born June 6 1845 moved to Indiana with parents in 1853 resided on a farm near Van Buren until her death September 1 1912 aged 65 years 3 months 10 days She was eldest of six sisters and three brothers survived by two brothers and three sisters funeral at the residence two miles northeast of Van Buren conducted by the minister from the Church of Christ and burial at Corey Cemetery in Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah C. Wilson
Alfred
Anna KE. Wilson
Fairfield County
Ohio
Bor
Indiana
Church of Christin van Buren
Town Board Severs Marshal Salary at Meeting
The town board held a brief session without town marshal van Luren who was absent. Trustee Doyle spoke for claims while Mr. Lee signed a resolution dropping the marshal’s pay from 850 to 5 dollars. Bills were approved and the session adjourned as Pettner’s circulating petition stalled. Roberts’ threatened suit over pay remains unfiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F van Luren
Doyle
Lee
Jim Pettner
Dever
Roberts
Subscriptions Owed Noted On Front Page Ad
The News Eagle lists overdue subscription accounts on the front page, warning readers to check the advertisement for their name and balance and urging prompt payment to avoid service interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News- Eagle
Bluffing Deputy Improper Action Sparks Town Dispute
A town marshal EBEL Rob erts failed to arrest a small man after attempting to deputize Mr. Pilkington by force. The incident, called a premeditated trap, drew criticism from citizens who urged officials to avoid coercive tactics and protect council members from such tactics. The letter questions the marshal’s nerve and role while defending Pilkington from intimidation.
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Ebel Roberts
Pilkington
Depu
Loveton
Roberts
Roberts Beame
Mitkington
Sii
Mae
Wein
Mr. Pilkington
T. W. Dicken
The Steady Subscriber Who Pays in Advance
A nostalgic tribute to the loyal reader who subscribes in advance each year. The writer praises his willingness to support the paper, noting his cheerful habit of paying and boosting office morale. The piece acks the family reader and the value of advance payments to a newspaper.
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Alway
Acted Worse Than the Horse
An old country woman and her young son were driving toward town when a large automobile approached. The horse bolted in fright and the boy calmly directed the chauffeur to pass, while the mother was guided safely by the child’s command.
Roberts Threat at Town Board Meeting Sparks Outrage
During a town board meeting, Mr. Roberts threatened the board, declaring that signing a salary-cut resolution would "make a S- of B" out of him. The comment marked him as a volatile figure and drew sharp condemnation from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Mr. Lee
Town Board May Seek Higher Pay for Marshal
A proposal questions paying the town marshal 85.00 monthly and suggests raising the fee to 860.00 per month, arguing the board would accept the higher rate if prepaid, reflecting on funding for the marshal’s duties.
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Flint
Law and Christianity
I. R. Roberts
Lugle
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