Chautauqua Support Gathers Thirty Signers
A Community Chautauqua System canvass in the town secured thirty supporters for a summer chautauqua. The required number is met, ensuring an event in Denver this year likely in July. Signatories include Rev. William Melton Dr. E S Waynmire R S Place J T Donaldson Chase Wright Russell Long L L Rush Floyd D Guinn Rev A F White Glenn V Smith J H Goff J E Simons C F E Zook John L Marley Arnold Baldwin Rev L A Myers Lee Fisher Esther Burkholder Sapho Wright C W Long A J Long Gus Maus Ina Fouts Foster Long L C Dukes Acel Dukes L H Dice W W Sellers Noble B Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
William Melton
Esther Burkholder
Sapho Wright
C. W. Long
A. J. Long
Gus Maus
Ina Fouts
Foster Long
L. C. Dukes
Acel Dukes
L. H. Dice
W.W. Sellers
Noble B. Hunt
New Soda Fountain Installed in Denver Store
J T Donaldson, Denver merchant, has received a new iceless Liquid Carbonic soda fountain to be installed this week, promising modern service and better drinks for customers. A large number of Denver residents were shopping in Peru Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Donaldson
Denver
Deaser
Donaldson
Notice to Telephone Subscribers on April Bills and Etiquette
All telephone bills are due April 1 to 10. Pay at the Post Office to Albert Eikenberry, Secy. Quarterly advance payment urged. A $3.50 fee applies to all installs changes or re installs. Do not expect immediate connections to Macy Mexico or Chili lines. wait your turn. Do not listen in on neighbor calls. be patient and civil. Pay bills promptly for better service. R. S. PLACE, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Eikenberry
Sec’y
Macy
Mexico
Chili
R. S. Place
Arthurhultz and Schroll Tie The Knot In Denver One Night
Miss Ethel Arthurhultz and Vernon Schroll wed in Denver and the couple hosted an old fashioned bell ringing that evening. Mrs. Schroll is the daughter of Mrs. Sid Fuller of Mexico, and Mr. Schroll is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Schroll of Denver, with many friends sending congratulations.
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Ethel Arthurhultz
Vernon Schroll
Denver
Schroll
Sid Fuller
Mexico
Mr. Schroll
William Schroll
Denver Band Reforms in Clarksville Arkansas History
In Clarksville Arkansas Denver once thrived as a brass band hub with players Kensie Kelly Digger Speckie Cub Pick Warren and Newbold. The writer recalls memories of concerts in Peru and notes the ensemble has since fallen apart prompting calls to reorganize and revive the group in Denver.
Fire at Frank Murphy House Routs Roof Blaze
Denver volunteers answered to a noon alarm at Frank Murphy's residence on West Payson Street. Sparks from a passing train or chimney caused a small fire that damaged the roof but was quickly checked. The incident caused limited damage and the loss is covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Frank Murphy
West Payson
Methodist Conference in Peru Planned District Superintendent Picks
The Northern Indiana Annual Methodist Conference meets in Peru with Bishop Thomas Nicholson presiding. Two district superintendent roles will be filled as Dr. B. S. Hellopeter and Dr. M. S. Marble reach term limits. Several candidates are listed including Rev. C. H. Smith, W. B. Freeland, A. Neal, F. A. Hall, W. T. Arnold, I. F. Smith, and R. Ss. Seaman. Local attendance is expected for weeklong sessions and keynote addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Wabash
Rev
C. H. Smith
Peru
W. B. Freeland
Kokomo
A. Neal
Ft. Wayne
F. A. Hall
Auburn
W.T. Arnold
Bluffton
I. F. Smith
Decatur
R. Ss. Seaman
Richmond
De Ville Concert Caps Denver High School Lecture Course
The De Ville Concert Company closed the Denver High School Lecture Course at the Methodist Church with a large audience. Stella Coffin violinist Richardine Woolman accompanist reader and soprano and Mr DeVille with his concertina grande delivered a refined program. Denver citizens applauded the year’s numbers and supported the series enthusiastically.
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de Ville
Denver High School
Methodist Church
Stella Coffin
Richardine Woolman
DeVille
Denver
Sentinel Changes Ownership in Peru Newspaper
The Sentinel of Peru changes owners as Frank K McElheny retires after years with the paper and W R Lehman partners with Claud Kiser. Lehman, longtime editor, and Kiser, versed in business and mechanics, take charge of a historic Democratic newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel of
Peru
Frank K. McElheny
W. R. Lehman
Claud Kiser
Lehman
Kiser
Sentinel
Meeting of War Mothers in Peru Library Hall
The Miami County Chapter of the War Mothers of America will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m April 10 at Library Hall Peru. The constitution is ready and dues of 50 cents per member will be collected. Mrs R J Loveland secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami County
The
War Mothers of America
Peru
Sec’y
Denver Chautauqua Directors Call Meeting for Preservation
All the directors of the Denver Chautauqua Association are urged to meet at the home of Mr. A. J. Long on Tuesday evening April 8th. The purpose is preservation and the meeting is very important for the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Chautauqua Association
A. J. Long
Local Car Dealer Sells Vintage Ford and Buick Models
A fragmented notice notes Dr EB So Wayiaire trading his Ford and Buick roadster for a new Dodge touring car. The item references a week where the Dodge tourer was secured as the latest 1919 model in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. EB
Wayiaire
Ford
Buick
Farmers Federation Meeting in Jefferson Township
A meeting of the Farmers Federation of Jefferson township will be held in Denver on Monday evening in April. Purdue’s J. R. Wiley will give the principal address. Other speakers will be on the program. All farmers are urged to attend as this may be the last meeting of its kind this season. B Brower, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Federation of
Jefferson Township
Denver
J. R. Wiley
Purdue
Wiley
Spete
B. Brower
Baccalaureate sermon at Jefferson Township High School
The baccalaureate sermon for the Jefferson Township High School graduates was delivered at the Denver Brethren Church by Rev Myers. He urged young people to seize opportunities and prepare for life’s battles. Commencement exercises follow at the same church on Monday evening, April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Township
Denver Brethren Church
Rev. Myers
The
Brethren‘Church
In Loving Remembrance of Amanda Burk Holder
In memory of our dear mother Amanda H Burk Holder who passed away one year ago April 5 1918 The evening shades fall and our thoughts wander to the grave where she lies Our best mother is laid away We are her children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda H. Burkholder
Baker J E Simons Plans Improvements in His Bakeshop
J E Simons, a popular local baker, is busy this week with shop improvements to increase convenience. With spring, Denver J gains new life, electric lights and incorporation loom, prompting residents to expect better town amenities and renewed effort to improve what exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Simons
Denver J
DePauw friends dine with Longs in Pe-ru visit
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Long entertained Thursday evening with Miss Merle Phillips Latin teacher at Pe Ru High School and Wayne Miller senior. Phillips and Long were college friends at DePauw University and shared the same graduation class. Phillips stayed with the Long family until Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Long
Merle Phillips
Peru
Wayne Miller
Miss Phillips
Mr. Long
DePauw University
Long
Leining Family Visits Eckhart Colorado Then Denver Return
Mr and Mrs William Leining of Venice California guests of their daughter Mrs Russell Long and family left Eckhart for a visit with a daughter in that city They plan to return to Denver for a few more days before going home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Leining
Venice
California
Russell’ Long
Eckhart
Denver
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Newbold
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Anne‘de Diesbach
Francois Lavet
General Sack
Paul Neyron
Methodist Conference
Meeting OF War Mothers
Farmers Federation Meeting
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