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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
4
The Denver Commercial Club convened at the I O C FB Hall on a rainy Wednesday. Twenty one members attended as Rev. L. G. Wood spoke on Good Citizenship and Rev. Lacey on the value of Moral Views for the town. Next meeting set for May 14 with committee reports anticipated.
The Children thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and services tendered during the bereavement caused by their father George Lee.
George Inab Lee born April 7 1839 in Schuylkill County Pennsylvania died April 7 1913 aged 74 after long Miami County Indiana residence. He married Caroline Raber April 14 1864 producing ten children nine surviving. His wife died six years earlier. He remarried January 1 1911 to Mary Kerschner. he leaves nine children thirty three grandchildren and one great grandchild along with relatives. He joined Christ February 8 1891 at Weasaw Baptist Church and funeral was at Weasaw Church with Rev Irvin Fisher officiating using I Timothy 4 6.
Brethren Church asks all to attend Sunday worship with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. preaching at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A men's meeting at 2:30 p.m. and Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Spring spirit urged as winter ends.
The Denver High School held commencement at the Brethren church with Rev. L F E Brown as speaker. Supt. E B Wetherow awarded diplomas to Flora Shafer Edith Orr Bessie Pyle and Alma Dukes, the first graduating class since certification. Baccalaureate by Rev. L G Wood preceded the event and the 1912413 term ended Friday.
The Carl Hagenbeck and Great Wallace Shows plan a season opening in Peru on Thursday April 24. Despite Mr Wallace’s flood losses the attractions will be restored and ready, with replacements for drowned animals arriving before opening. New acts include trained wild animals and world famous trapeze artists promising a bigger, better show.
Buy durable harnesses from Harry L. Hagee in Peru Indiana. Modern designs and dependable quality advertised for horses and traction gear. The notice invites customers to visit the store for timely selections and reliable service.
The Denver Relief Committee held two Saturday meetings at Albert Fouts home to form two six or eight person fever canvassing teams. They used two cars driven by E. C. Brower and Miss Marie Lane to reach Peru and locate twenty two needy families. One family, driven from their home by rising water, faced illness among two young girls as relief supplies were distributed by volunteers. Local residents donated vehicles and personnel including I. C Brower Henry Lewis Lewis Gustin Kelle Simona Acel Dukes and Dr. Newell with C O Derek contributing a car.
The Lovansport Association of the B Y P U and Sunday Schools of the Baptist church held its annual convention in Denver yesterday and today. Meetings were called to order at ten o clock Wednesday forenoon with afternoon and evening sessions on Wednesday and more sessions today. Rev D A Cauldwell of Morocco Ind will preach at the Baptist church tonight.
A correction notes a prior error in last week's issue misattributed the reception for the High School graduates. The event was actually hosted by the Juniors, not the Sophomores.
Members of the K of P social degree The Bailiffs are requested to assemble at the hall on Sunday afternoon at 12 45 oclock for a group photograph session.
Miss Grace LaDue and Miss Bessie Pyle were dinner guests of Miss Esther Godfrey Monday evening. Miss Pauline Lacey joined Miss Miriam Derek as supper guest Monday evening.
A Sunday 2:30 pm meeting at the Denver Brethren Church invites men from town and nearby to attend. Ralph Sollette of Peru will speak, described as an able and entertaining speaker worth hearing.
Advertises Indian River grapefruit large and juicy at 10 cents each and Florida oranges guaranteed sweet and juicy at 30 35 and 40 cents per dozen. Mentions MeuCaffrey's. Peru Lod.
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