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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1913
Page
1
A meeting at Aces Dukes home formed a relief committee to distribute donations to flood sufferers. The group reports all bills paid, a $9.23 cash balance, and supplies like potatoes flour and eggs. They seek additional donations via Dukes Hardware Store for wagon delivery and direct help to those returning home.
Roy Marley and Miss Marie Long were riding when a frightened horse ran along the Mexico pike north of the hospital. Miss Long fell and struck her head, losing sight and nearly unconscious. She was treated by Dr. Spooner and later sent home, with a slight brain concussion but improving.
Russel Grimes, son of Mr and Mrs Truman Grimes, died Wednesday afternoon at his parents home near Pettysville after a ten day illness from pneumonia. He received oxygen treatment Tuesday but died without recovery. Funeral services are set for Friday at Chili at eleven o'clock.
A note states the March Teachers' Exams, which should have been held Saturday, will be held next. The timing and location details are unclear in the fragment.
Two women named Clara Piper and Mrs Acel are linked to a Peru event set for Monday. Local report notes their involvement and expected activities during the day.
A devastating flood in Peru last week left nine known drownings with many missing. The rising river swamped Main and Fifth streets to eight to ten feet, forcing residents to flee and seek shelter on upper floors as rescue boats arrived from multiple rail lines and distant cities. Roma May perished after saving over two hundred people, with Charles and Ted Knight among noted heroes.
Lieutenant Governor O Neil arrived Wednesday and led a relief committee to aid the homeless and destitute. The group organized care, rescue, and policing efforts to stabilize the city and push aid forward rapidly.
Initial claim that all six bridges were destroyed proved false. C O Bridge, Concrete wagon bridge, and L E W bridge remained intact, with only one west wagon bridge span out. L E W trains halted to Peru until Monday due to washouts, and Lake Erie trains limited to Tipton with transfers between Tipton and Noblesville via Interurban lines.
Denver Commercial Club converts K O T M Hall into a hospital and coordinates meals in the Brethren Church basement. Over a thousand meals served and 50 to 100 cared for daily as Charles Long leads relief efforts and earns a vote of thanks.
The list names Mrs. James Hassman Roma Mays Albert Smith Omer Friend Peter Kelfoge Mrs Dr Stum Benjamin York Adam Beltz and Miss De light Shields as drowned or missing in the incident with many others unaccounted for.
Severe flood in South Peru wipes out houses and barns, with Wes Fisher’s home overturned and furniture ruined. Total damage may near two million dollars as pianos, furniture, and livestock perish. Major losses include B. E. Wallace’s circus assets and the Cabinet Works on East Canal Street.
The report details widespread flood losses across Peru and cities along the Wabash. Businesses near the river suffer severe basement and first floor damage while Broadway area structures on higher ground fared better. Farmers along the river face heavy losses from stock drownings and ruined buildings and feed.
In Peru flood a Kokomo man Omer Friend and C and O brakeman Kellogg died after attempting to cross the LBEW bridge. Kellogg clung to a wire as the boat capsized, their bodies found days later in the old canal near the drowning site. Friend's body was returned to Denver for funeral services.
All township schools in Jefferson close for the year except Denver High. Denver High, accredited, will continue two weeks for graduation. Four High School graduates named Alma Dukes Bessie Pyle Flora Shafer Edith Orr. Eight grade graduates expected township wide. Trustee Simons says overall schools are in fine condition and past year’s work was exceptionally good.
Oscar Bond moves his family from Washington Street to a farm one mile east. C. G. Smith relocates to the Bond residence. GC. E. Miller and wife move into the property on Fast Harrison Street recently vacated by Mr. Smith after purchasing the place.
The Oretheen Church schedules a morning Easter sermon and an evening talk on lessons from the recent flood. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Bible School offers age appropriate classes with capable teachers. Special music planned. All welcome.
The Methodist Ladies' Aid Society postpones the regular meeting to next Wednesday April 9 due to illness in Mrs Joseph Smiths family. The meeting will be held at Mrs Smiths home.
Readable notice advertises a high grade piano in near mint condition. Call 146 or visit the Denver office to buy cheaply.
L. P. Reinhardt the piano tuner will be in Denver Tuesday April 15 to perform spring tuning. Leave orders at the Tribune Office.
Mrs George Mowrey of Argos visited friends in Denver over Sunday. Harley Sincroft of North Manchester stayed with Miss Ethel Cover over Sunday. Alma Edyth Beatrice Baker guests of Miss Fishel Moody Friday night. Nellie McGrew of Peru visiting her sister Mrs Elbert Waymire and husband. Indian River grapefruit 10 cents each Florida oranges 30 35 and 40 cents a dozen. McGaffrey's Peru Ind.
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