Letter From Elwood Reader Sends $1 Tribune Sub
A March 27 1918 note from Elwood Indiana accompanies a $1 subscription payment to the Tribune. The writer, recovering from plural double pneumonia, describes being sick for three months, being able to walk outdoors again, and mentions neighbors Mr and Mrs 8 H Keim and Mrs Eugene Horton enjoying their new home near the city.
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Elwood
Ind
Editors Tribune
the Tribune
H. Keim
Eugene Horton
Submitting a Dollar for Pleasant Lake Subscription
A letter from Mrs. Mariza Camp in Pleasant Lake Indiana dated March 27 1918 incloses one dollar to apply on her subscription. She notes unsettled conditions and awaiting relocation and that Father and Mother are improving. She describes fine spring weather and a desire to garden despite March.
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Editors Tribune
Pleasant Lake
Ind
Mariza Camp
Dar nell Building Gets Modern Front And Ice Cream Parlor
Carpenters Raber Flora and Beil from Twelve Mile are erecting a new up to date front on the Dar nell building on South Payson street. Interior changes widen J. H. Goff’s restaurant space and convert south rooms into a large attractive ice cream parlor with direct openings to the north dining room. Goff will redecorate interiors to a modern look.
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Messrs
Raber
Flora and
Beil
Twelve Mile
Darnell Building
Payson Street
J. H. Goff
Men Secure Jobs in Kokomo Haynes Factory Machine Room
Harry Kline and Dwight Shoe left for Kokomo Monday and secured positions in the Haynes Automobile factory machine room. The plant advertised for one thousand workers and the two men report excellent wages and chances for advancement plus extra wages.
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Harry Kline
Dwight Shoemaker
Kokomo
Haynes Automobile Factory
Haynes Factory
Hail Storm Hits County Barn injuring horse at Dewald Farm
A severe hailstorm Tuesday evening drenched the north county with heavy rain and large hail. Lightning struck the Dewald barn northeast of Denver, killing a horse owned by Paul Dewald. the barn did not burn and hail caused notable damage.
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Dewald
Denver
Paul Dewald
Safe arrival of Earl McCoy in France
Mrs Emma McCoy reports her son Sergeant Major Earl McCoy has landed safely at a French port. He had left his training station weeks earlier and this is the first word she has received in several weeks. He serves as a Sergeant Major in a U S Engineer regiment.
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Emma McCoy
Earl McCoy
Earl
U. S
Child Welfare Meeting Planned in Jefferson Township
The North Jefferson township Child Welfare committee invites all mothers with young children to a schoolhouse entertainment Saturday at 2 PM. Chairman Sue Fisher urges attendance.
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Jefferson Township
Sue Fisher
Fixall Finishes Floors In Five Colors From L C Dukes Co
Fixall is used to finish old or new floors and is offered in five different colors by L C Dukes Co. This advertisement highlights floor coating options and invites customers to purchase from the company.
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L. c. Dukes’ & ‘Co
Leaves for Conference as Rev White Attends Northern Indiana Meet
Rev A F White left for Warsaw to attend the Annual Conference of the Northern Indiana Methodist Church. He capped a successful Denver charge year with support at Chi li and here, and seeks return for another year. The salary rises to 1200 with full year finances in good standing. Memorial services are planned with Bishop Nicholson delivering the morning address. Appointments for next year expected Monday or Tuesday.
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A. F. White
Warsaw
Northern Indiana Methodist Church
White
Denver
Chili
Nicholson
Star Class Entertained on Easter Sunday
The Star Class of the Brethren Sunday School was entertained at teacher Mrs. P. M. Smith's home on Easter Sunday. Visitors included Dorothy Gruwell and others while class members listed: Mirth Myers Florence Eve Geneva Stofer Zephyr Leffel Loren Lee Helen Smeltzy Vada Leffel. Eggs hidden by the teacher were hunted and then distributed two per girl before departure.
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The
Brethren Sunday School
P. M. Smith
Dorothy Gruwell
Ziritha Platt
Beulah McHenry
Eva Stofer
Garnet Clingman
Florence Smeltzly
Irene
Marie Fivecoats
Mirth Myers
Florence Eve
Geneva Stofer
Zephyr Leffel
Loren Lee
Helen Smeltzy
Vada Leffel
Dice seeks re election for County Surveyor in May primaries
Charles E Dice announces his candidacy for re election as County Surveyor subject to Democratic voters decision at the May primaries. He highlights two years of office work as his best qualification and promises businesslike, efficient service if nominated and elected. He solicits support from voters.
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Charles E. Dice
Dice
Time of Sunday Schools Set at 10 30 A M in Denver
By vote of the scholars the Sunday School time in Denver churches is set for 10 30 a m The change aims to avoid attracting country folks too early and aligns preaching to 11 30 a m
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Denver
Baby Dies in East Denver After Brief Illness
The three months old infant of Mr and Mrs Ray Ends ley died at home in East Denver on Friday after a brief illness. The baby had been weak and recently caught a cold from which it did not rally. Funeral services were held Saturday and burial was in Denver cemetery.
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William
Ray Ends‘ley
Denver
Wall Paper Cleaner 13c 2 for 9R
An advertisement lists a wallpaper cleaner priced at 13 cents with a 2 for 9R offer. Names Canta and Renee appear as likely sellers or brands in the ad. The shortened copy suggests a local shop promotional item.
What Your Bond Purchase Will Accomplish
A War Department bond guide shows how Liberty Bonds fund equipment, clothing, food, and medical supplies. One 50 dollar bond buys trench knives or grenades. 100 dollars outfits a soldier or buys rifles. combinations of bonds cover overseas clothing and meals, transport, medical gear, and even an X-ray outfit. A 500 dollar bond outfits headquarters bicycles for an Infantry regiment.
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Liberty
War Department
France
Junior Senior reception at Miss Zula Long’s home
The Junior-Senior reception honored the seniors with green and white decor and pink carnations. Music filled the evening as guests dined at tables, enjoyed readings, and heard toasts, a class history, a prophecy, and a farewell address by Norma Cox.
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Zula Long
C. V. Kline
Chase Wright
Marjorie Grimes
Norma Cox
Jefferson township high schools close with three graduates
The Jefferson township high schools wrap up a seven month term with three graduates Norma Cox and Robert Murphy of Mexico and Chase Wright of Denver. Dr. Richardson of Peru gave the commencement address and urged higher education. Peru High School orchestra provided music amid a rainy night crowd at the Brethren Church.
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Jefferson Township
Norma Cox
Robert Murphy
Mexico
Chase Wright
Denver
Richardson
Peru
Brethren Church
Deedsville High Play a Success. Receipts Top $45
Pupils of Deedsville High School presented a play on Friday evening March 23 to a large audience with door receipts over $45. The school term closed midweek and commencement exercises were planned for that evening at United Brethren Church. Principal J. A. Mohler departed for Bloomington to enter Indiana University for the summer.
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Deedsville High School
United Brethren Church
J. A. Mohler
Bloomington
Indiana University
Congressmen Kraus Addresses The District As Candidate
Congressman Milton Kraus announces renomination bid and thanks supporters from all parties for guidance during wartime policy and unity efforts. He cites loyalty to the Executive and dedication to public service over personal privilege.
Card of Thanks from Roy H. Endsley family
The Endsleys express sincere gratitude to those who offered support and kindness during their bereavement. They acknowledge the comforting words and acts that helped ease their sorrow.
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Roy H. Endsley
Notice to Lot Owners at Denver I O O F Cemetery
Dues on lots in the Denver I O O F Cemetery are now due and must be paid before May 1. Fare at the Denver Farmers and.
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Denver
Denver Farmers and
Mortgage Exemptions Offered by Notary Public Dice
Notary Public L H Dice promotes quick completion of mortgage exemption paperwork. Call to fill out blanks and have the remaining steps handled professionally.
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L. H. Dice
Notary Public
Jewell Wall Finish sale at Calcimine 40c package
Trade note announces Jewell wall finish offered at Calcimine at 40 cents per package. Advertisement appears from The Tribune Office with contact J. T. Donaldson.
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Tribune
J. T. Donaldson
Rural Route 23 Socials and Family Visits Reported
Rural Route 23 residents note visits and gatherings in Peru Deedsville and Adamsboro. Jon Dillman visited his daughter Mrs Pearl Goodman in Peru Saturday. E F Platt moved from Denver to the Ream house Monday. Several couples spent Saturday or Sunday in Peru Deedsville and near Gilead with relatives and friends. Burial for Beecher Hoover occurred in Peru with services Saturday afternoon.
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Jon Dillman
Mrs
Pearl Goodman
Peru
E. FE. Platt
Denver
H. F. Ream
C. E. Ream
Omer Lee
Grover Lee J
Will Ream
Edgar Stanton
S. D. Berger
Sarah Keim
Mary
Clarence
Carl J
Charles
Agron Berger
Andy Funnel
Gilead
G. A. Berger
Deedsville
Mary Berger
W. F. Newbold
Mary Friend
E. W. Hoover
Beecher
Walt Murphy
Akron
Frank Murphy
Henry Robinson
Frank Farner
Adamsboro
Charles Richardson
Charles E Dice Seeks Miami County Surveyor Post
The announcement states Charles E Dice is a candidate for Miami County Surveyor on the Democratic ticket, pending the May 7 primary decision.
Dee Kunkle Nomination for Miami County Sheriff
Dee Kunkle filed as a Democratic candidate for Miami County sheriff subject to the May 7 primary. The announcement notes the upcoming decision by voters in the primary.
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Dee Kunkle
Miami County
Real Estate Listing Notice From Deedaville Firm
Listing urges immediate sale of dwelling or farm property with no cost unless a buyer is found. Claims several prospective purchasers and reasonable rates. Mentions L H Dice Co real estate and fire insurance and H J See of Deedaville Indiana.
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L. H. Dice & CO
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Pleasant Lake, Ind
STAR
Time OF Sunday Schools
Renee
Schlosser Bros
J. R. Wright’s Meat Market
D. M. Clingaman
Indiana
Congressman Kraus
Congress
Milton Kraus
Frank Guise
Bruce Lake
H. J. See
Deedaville, Ind
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