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Newspaper

Denver Tribune

Location

Denver, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1920

Page

6

Local Notes and Ailments From Deedsville And Peru

Mrs Laura Karn on the sick list. Miss Louise Fleger of Peru visits grandmother Mrs Katharine Waymire. Carpenter Richard Robins falls fourteen feet, breaking a collar bone but avoids serious injury. Miss Metta Leedy of Huntingdon cares for ill mother Mrs L F Leedy. Mrs Dewey Dawalt of Peru visits her parents and two brothers. Miss Keturah Leedy travels to Peru for summer with parents. Mr and Mrs John Overstreet with daughter Helen visit relatives in Peru. Miss Elizabeth Mills ill with Scarlet Fever. Mr Watch and two Grass Creek men to speak April 16 at U B Church with special music. all invited.

Laura Karn Louise Fleger Peru Katherine Waymire Metta Leedy Huntington L. F. Leedy Dewey Dawalt Sidney Hoover Robert and Glen Warren Butt Bob Waters John Overstreet Helen Elizabeth Mills Watch Grass Creek U. B. Church

Local Social News Highlights From Ebenezer

Sunday dinners, visits, and family gatherings are reported across Ebenezer. Notable events include Richard Fites marrying Cora Hoover at the Baptist church in Peru and a Saturday shower for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lowe, with many extended family attendances and greetings.

Richard Fites Cora Hoover Baptist Church Peru W. Butt James Fites

Holman Files for Joint Representative Nomination

Hugh R. Holman of Rochester announces his candidacy for Joint Representative for this county and Fulton county. A businessman in Rochester, he is described as a substantial and influential citizen with knowledge of legislative requirements.

Hugh R. Holman Rochester Tribune Fulton County Mr. Holman

Lumber Yard Danger Warned by Allen A Wilkinson Co

Denver residents with children are warned not to play on lumber piles at the Lumber Yard. A pile recently fell. it is unclear if children caused it, but the firm urges care to prevent injuries or deaths. Glenn V. Smith manages the yard for Allen A Wilkinson Lumber Co.

Denver Allen A. Wilkinson Lumber Co Glenn V. Smith

Hats and Styles at Gustin Millinery Sale

The Gustin millinery sale offers latest hat styles at reasonable prices. Bills at the Tribune Office provide details and purchasing options for readers seeking new headwear.

Gustin Tribune

Miami County Sunday School Convention Holds April 28 1920

The Miami County Sunday School Convention meets at Loree Brethren Church on April 28 1920 with a morning session at 9 30 and an afternoon session at 1 30. Programs include devotionals by OC H Black and M S Livingood, musical numbers by Mrs Vern Conner Mrs Harry Richer George Middlekauf and others, reports by county officers and the resolution committee, and a prompt noon dismissal. Delegates are urged from each school and to arrange train connections via Union Traction and Pennsylvania lines at Bunker Hill.

OC. H. Black, Co Vern Conner W. Hobart Hill Harry Richer KE. T. Albertson Union Traction Company Pennsylvania Lines Bunker Hill Rebecca Eikenberry

Woman's Missionary Meeting Announced for April Afternoon

Miss Mae Smith field secretary of the Brethren Church Woman's Missionary Society will meet with the local society April 21 at 2 00 p m at Mrs Albert Eikenberry's home All members especially young girls urged to attend and others who wish are welcome The group asks for loyal support and attendance.

Piano Tuning Notice in Denver Tribune

L. P. Reinhardt The Piano Tuner will be in Denver soon to attend to 1920 spring tuning. Persons desiring piano tuning should leave word at the Denver Tribune.

L. P. Reinhardt Denver Denver Tribune

Notice to I. O. O. F. Cemetery Lot Owners

Cemetery trustees remind lot owners that assessments are due by June 1 payable at Citizens State Bank in Denver Indiana.

Citizens State Bank Denver Ind

Death of Mrs Jacob Bechtel in Indiana

Mrs L H Dice received word of her aunt Mrs Jacob Bechtel's death at her Muncie Indiana home Monday night. Funeral services were held at Blountsville Methodist church Thursday with interment in the local family cemetery. Mrs Bechtel was sister to Rev H Lacey formerly of this place and her brother Rev F M Lacey is buried in Blountsville cemetery.

L. H. Dice Jacob Bechtel Muncie Ind Blountsville Madal Becktel Rev. H. Lacey F. M. Lacey Cicero

Denver Baptists Asked to Contribute 10000 Quota

Denver Baptists have been asked to contribute 10000 as their quota of the 3434000 the state of Indiana will raise toward the 100000000 New World Movement fund. Announcement by A J Vining notes Miami County quota 112820. The drive begins April 25 with eight day campaign to support Christian education welfare and missions nationwide and in the Far East.

Denver Indiana New World Movement Fund A. J. Vining Financial State Miami County Northern Baptists Baptist Church America Far East New World Movement John Y. Aitchison

Otis A. Phillips Dies in Alexandria Blood Poison Case

A card received by Mr. and Mrs. W G Shumate from Mrs O A Phillips reports Otis A Phillips died of blood poisoning from a cut on his finger. The family recently moved from Denver to Alexandria Indiana and has suffered illness since the move, leaving Mrs Phillips and two children in sorrow.

W. G. Shumate O. A. Phillips Otis A. Phillips Denver Mr. Phillips Alexandria Ind

Luckenbill Sells Washington Street Home to John Charles

Charles Luckenbill sells his Washington Street residence to John Charles of South Denver last week. A public sale of Luckenbill's household goods is planned for Thursday April 22 as he prepares to move to a farm with his son Alonzo and wife. He will visit other children but wishes to leave the old home place soon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles will relocate to a new home.

Charles Luckenbill Washington Street John Charles Denver

North Indiana Methodist Conference Ended with Union Plan

The 77th annual session in Richmond closed after reading appointments. A record 9 118 new members and 1 156 deaths were reported. The conference unanimously approved joining the northern and southern branches. Local Denver appointments include Rev Fred F Thornburg to Peru H W Park to Denver and Chili Rev A F White to Forest and others to Amboy Converse Gilead Macy Mexico and more Park expected to arrive in Denver late this week and may preach at the Denver Methodist church Sunday.

North Indiana Methodist Conference Richmond Methodist Episcopal Church North Methodist Episcopal Church South Denver Fred F. Thornburg Peru H. W. Park Chili A. F. White Forest D. G. Carnes Amboy H. A. Broadwell Bunker Hill H. E. DeWitt Converse N. A. Gilliland Gilead J.B. Sparling Macy A. J. Duryee Mexico John Parker Miami J. H. Brown Roann O. B. Young Twelve Mile Park Denver Methodist Church

Jefferson Township Schools Close Season with High Marks

Jefferson township closed the year's work for most schools last Saturday while the Orphans Home school at Mexico will end next Tuesday after influenza delays. Teachers L H Dice and Miss Sapho Wright are making up missed time. The eight month term means three more weeks for High Schools and ten graduates join a strong senior class. Trustee D S Hood and staff earned praise for raising school standards and encouraging growth through cooperation with parents and pupils.

Jefferson Tp Mexico L. H. Dice Sapho Wright Jefferson Township D. S. Hood

Knights of Pythias Meet in Denver Friday Night

The Knights of Pythias hold a county meeting in Denver on Friday night April 16 with a strong program. Hercules Lodge of Peru plans a large representation and lodges from Bunker Hill and Converse are expected to attend.

Knights of Pythias Denver Hercules Lodge of Peru Bunker Hill Converse

Denver Chautauqua Dates Set for July 19 to 23

Arrangements are complete to hold Denver's Community Chautauqua during the week of July 19th through 23rd. The program promises an exceptionally attractive lineup of wholesome, instructive entertainment and will be published soon. Begin making plans to attend.

Denver

Second Graduation Examination Set For April Seventeenth

The second examination for graduation of common school pupils will be held next Saturday April 17. Over 200 eighth grade pupils in the county took the first examination held in March.

Peru Frankfort Game Draws Denver Fans

A group from Denver and nearby areas plans to travel to Peru on Sunday April 18 to watch the Peru Frankfort game. Both teams are described as unusually fast ensuring a good contest.

Denver Peru

Gravel Haulers Urged to Settle Accounts

Notice requests last year’s gravel haulers to call and settle debts. It states gravel price for this year has risen to 40 cents per yard and is signed by Russell Long.

Russell Long

Colorite Ad Brightens Hats and Hair Tints

J T Donaldson notes Colorite coloring makes last year’s hat look modern. Mrs Lee Grimes was dinner guest of Mrs O Derek Thursday.

S. J.T. Donaldson Lee Grimes O. Derek

Baptist Church Service Times and Invitation

The notice shows church services at 9 30 and 6 30 with Wednesday evening Sunday School B Y P U and a 7 30 prayer service. C F Golden extends a cordial invitation to attend these services.

C. F. Golden

Brethren Church Bible Study and Endeavor Schedule

The Brethren Church invites the public to Bible Study at 9 30 a m and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m led by Pastor Rev Wirick with Supt Sam Clingaman coordinating.

Sam Clingaman Christain Endeavor Rev Wirick

M and Church Sunday School Next Sunday Morning

Sunday School at M and Church will meet next Sunday morning at 9 30. Lee Long is superintendent.

Lee Long

Shower honors for Mr and Mrs Clarence Lowe in Stringtown

Miss Cecil Madary hosted a Saturday night shower for the couple. Several locals attended and neighbors shared visits across nearby towns including North Manchester Peru Plymouth and Denver. Notable mentions include Miss Marie Ward heading to North Manchester for college and Richard Fites joking about a Saturday wedding.

Cecil Madary Clarence Lowe Marie Ward North Manchester Sarah Smith Peru E. B. Smith

Burton Green Seeks Republican Nominating Victory

Burton Green announces his candidacy for re election to the joint representative post for Miami and Fulton counties subject to the outcome of the Republican primary set for May 4 in the editor Tribune.

Tribune Miami Fulton Counties Burton Green

Local Social Notes From Chili And Peru

Mrs. Mollie Murphy of Chili dined with Mrs. J M Lee on Wednesday. Mrs. Mary E Cornell visits Birmingham this week with sister Mrs. William Groat and spouse. Mrs. Ann Arnest, ill for months, is critically ill with no recovery hope. Miss Esther Black and her niece Mary Jane Sausaman of Peru stayed with Mrs. Lewis Gustih’s family Monday. Miss Nelsie Waggoner has double pneumonia, now slightly improved after several days of illness.

Mary E. Cornell Birmingham William Groat Ann Arnest Esther Black Mary Jane Sausaman Peru Lewis Gustih Nelsie Waggoner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Deedsville Richard Robins Ebenezer Gayle Keim Ruth Fites J. W.stuber Paul Becker Paul Grinwold Elmer Fites and Mrs Alpha Raymer Walter Butt Fay Ross Marie and Margaret Dewalt Albert Alspach Loree Brethren Church Cg, A. Stewart M. S. Livingood George Middlekauf E. T. Albertson Woman’s Missionary Meeting Denver Baptist M. E K. OF P Brethren Church M. &. Church Stringtown Cleo and Lydia Stuber Plymouth Lawsin Manchester Adam Stuber Miss Dawalt W.S. Stuber Erma Lowe Loda Luckenbill Alonzo Luckenbill Ralph Miller Nettie Hartzler Olive Branch H. E. Donald Willis Long Gwenneth Mollie Murphy J.M. Lee
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