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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1914
Page
5
Peru voters approved retaining saloons by 854 majority, ensuring saloons stay for two years. Campaign included lively activity without the extreme bitterness seen in prior option battles.
A Sunday gathering by the Denver Christian Brotherhood features a morning church service and a 2:30 p m mass meeting for men and boys at the Methodist church. Rev Girvin of Macy will speak on Good Fellowship alongside a 16 voice men's chorus led by Elbert Kline and a male quartet. Interested men can inquire with John R Wright Ora A Kessler or George Hays about joining the D C B at the May 1 meeting.
All interested parties are asked to meet at the fire house Friday evening at six o clock to test the engines. Attending is urged to keep equipment in proper condition.
Spirus Afalk of Peru died Saturday around 1 30 PM after years of poor health. He retired from active management of his large clothing store. his son in law John Thompson and later Arthur Simon ran the business. Funeral services were private at the home Tuesday afternoon.
Chili appears to win by a large margin with a 90 point gain Sunday, bringing their total to 1,116 while Denver trails at 1,126 after Sunday. The rule requires the defeated school to entertain the victors, a stipulation left to the entertainers.
The Berger family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who rushed to help during a barn fire at 3am. Their prompt aid saved the home and other buildings.
Mr and Mrs E A Guyer observed their Golden Wedding Anniversary at Gas City on April 21 1914. The couple married April 21 1864 in Onward with Rev Abraham Sneethen officiating. They moved from Denver Ind six years ago and now reside in Gas City. They have three sons Arthur Scott Cody living in Denver LaPorte Culver. Relatives and longtime friends attended as baskets were brought and two meals served. The event emphasized companionship over gifts with no presents requested.
Schlosser Bros. announce a Dairy Meeting at the School house on Friday evening May 1 at 7 30 p m. A top dairying expert will discuss selling cream and how farmers can benefit. All farmers urged to attend and learn from the cream routes from Denver.
A locally hatched chick with two additional legs attracted attention. The four legged chick is fully developed and active, with the extra limbs located behind the normal pair. The sight drew curiosity among residents observing the hen of Arthur Guyer.
A fine nine pound baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Shively Friday evening. An electric storm struck a large tree in front of Mrs Fagan's residence near the school house with a bolt that split into four directions striking near the ground and lightly shocking Mrs Fagan and her daughter Rose.
O'Blenns & Son General Repair Shop announces readiness for all kinds of repair work including buggy wagon tasks trimming painting and grinding. They promote secured services of Billy Hamilton a top horse shoer in Northern Indiana and guarantee all work.
Q A Kessler Fred Sunday WM Floyd Guinn and Clint Grimes were royally entertained at Mrs Emma Tharp’s residence with her son Edgar. The young men comment on the fine time had. An advertisement offers Salto horse tonics priced at 1.25 for 25 pounds, with a note that five pounds more are sold than elsewhere and all woods guaranteed by Harry L Hagee of Peru Indiana.
A plea to join the piano club promises relief by purchasing an Adam Schaaf Piano, claimed to be priced like other cheap pianos. The message urges buyers to consult the Army of Adam Schaaf owners for conviction.
An old fashioned spelling school will be held in the Garage building on the evening of May 2. A veteran teacher will direct the Spellin Bee and a 5 cent door charge will apply. All are invited to participate.
Notice from B. R. Guise requesting the return of borrowed fence stretchers as a favor and reminder of the loan.
Clyde Miller offers first class horse clipping in Denver Indiana with competitive prices. Call to arrange spring clipping for your horses.
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