02 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1914
Page
1
In the Chili Denver Sunday School contest Denver counts 217 scholars and 867 points while Chili has 213 scholars and 852 points. Denver leads Chili by 6 points with both sides aiming for 250 before the end. Each week adds to the total as both schools plan to double their efforts.
Notice that J W Hobbs has sold his interest in the Denver Garage Co to D Guinn. All accounts are due and payable to F D Guinn. The company asks patrons in Denver and vicinity to continue support as they move forward with Mr. Guinn.
Vague early notes describe residents facing tax levy payments and questions about timely remittance as the tax period arrives. The fragment hints at community concern over assessment charges and duty to pay, with no clear names or dates.
Rev J B Cook marked his final Denver charge day by summarizing the year. At Denver 70 on probation, 49 baptized, 67 into full connection. Ebenezer 61 on probation, 28 baptized, 20 into full relation. 82 candidates for baptism. Chili 84 on probation, 32 baptized, 34 into full connection. Across all three points 161 on probation, 109 baptized, 130 into full connection. Converts must be baptized before full connection.
Brethren Church members entertained new converts and Sunday School classes last Friday night March 27. After songs and instrumental music they moved to the basement for refreshments and an old fashion taffy pull with 125 participants enjoying popcorn and maple taffy into the late hour.
Reverend J B Cook departs for Mishawaka to attend the Northern Indiana Conference. He will retire from ministry after forty years of service and then visit Southern Indiana and Canada for a few months.
Notice states the undersigned, by the Indiana Circuit Court, to appear by the 24th of March for administration. Court indicates that the estate is solvent and requests attention to probate proceedings and settlement actions.
Miss Audna P Derek of Kokomo and Joseph Lacy of Marion wed at the Rosenbarger home in Marion with few guests. The couple plan to build a six acre home on Wabash Avenue and reside after June 1.
Trustee Charles Simons reports this year has been the best of his term as trustee. A large eighth year class is candidate for graduation and the high school commencement will be held at the Brethren Church next Tuesday evening April 7 at eight o'clock. Parent days and exhibits show the value of the new school movement.
Miss Mary Alderfer was a supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Dice on Thursday evening. Cr. O. Derek visited his father B. EF. Derek and daughter Audnsa of Kokomo on Wednesday and Thursday of last week.
The Denver High School graduation exercises will be at the Brethren Church Tuesday evening April 7 at eight o clock. Miss Griffith will give the invocation and music by the Wilson Carpenter Orchestra. Five graduates are Edythe Buber Mildred Gustin Kathryn Balsbaugh Ruth Donaldson and Esther Burkholder. Rev Banks will preach the baccalaureate sermon on April 5 at the Baptist Church.
The Commercial Club plans its regular monthly meeting at the I O O F Hall next Wednesday in April. The March session was postponed due to a revival. at this meeting officers will be elected and dues for the coming year collected. The club reports 93 members with 186.00 in dues and fees, expenses of 43.13, balance in treasury 132.87, and outstanding bills 3.00.
The church hosted a rainy Thursday reception for new members with songs, music, recitations, and brief talks. Acel Dukes presented Rev. J B Cook with a handsome umbrella and two fountain pens as thanks.
L. P. Reinhardt the piano tuner will be in Denver and vicinity on April 18. Orders for tuning should be left at the Denver Tribune Office.
Mrs Eliza Fennimore in the town south section had a close call when she took a large dose of poison mistaken for a tonic. Dr Waymire attended through the night and she is practically recovered and out of danger.
The Epworth League of the M. I. Church will host an Easter Supper in the Darnell Building on Saturday evening April 11 1914. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
Grimes Derek and Mrs Charles Bell are listed on the sick list this week. Phoenix silk hose for men and women is available with a guarantee from Hales in Peru.
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