06 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
1
During the next weeks we shall mark an x on wrappers or on the paper after the name of all subscribers whose subscriptions are in arrears over 3 months. If you see the x on your paper please arrange to pay up as soon as possible.
Mrs. Adaline Cattin of Peru visited with her step-daughter Mrs. Lewis Shafer last Thursday. Cattin, a native French lady, recently returned from France.
The newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Hunt arrived last Wednesday noon weighing seven and a half pounds. Marvin Rudolph is the name chosen for the new arrival. The mother and baby are doing well and the physician says recovery is expected with proper care after the son stroke referenced in the report.
The fourth annual Murphy family reunion will be held in Meyers Grove north of Chili on Wednesday August 19. Secretary Claude Murphy is sending invitations to family members nationwide, and organizers expect this year to be the largest gathering yet.
Friday Chesten Long traveled to Chicago for surgery on necrosis of the upper jaw bone. He has suffered from the disease all summer but it worsened recently. He returned to Denver on Saturday and is under Dr. Newell’s care.
Earl McCoy of Peru visits his mother Mrs. Emma McCoy then leaves for a ten day trip to Virginia and Washington City. He is accompanied by Claude Means of Peru.
The Jefferson Township trustee proposes 1915 budget items at the No. 4 school district meeting. Township expenditures 1565 with 14c tax rate. local tuition 8900 with 35c. special school 4900 with 45c. road 2200 with 20c. additional road 80 with 7c. Total 13365 expenditures and 1.21 per hundred tax. Charles F. Simons, trustee. Dated August 6, 1914.
A. L. Davis was severely injured while helping operate a road plow on a gravel road between Denver and Peru. A clip and heavy double trees flew back striking him below the knee, breaking the leg in two places and dislocating ankle bones. He was taken home for treatment and Dr. Waymire attended to the injury.
I have purchased Joseph Warren's Boot and Shoe repairing shop and moved the business to Harrison Street one block west of the Main square. Years of experience in shoe repair guarantee satisfaction with prompt neat work. You are invited to give me a trial when repairs are needed.
A large crowd gathered for the Sunday School picnic in the grove near Deedaville on Saturday. Attendees say turnout was higher than in many years, about twice as many people as last year. Speakers and music were praised, and the day was ideal for the event.
Dear friends you and your friends are cordially invited to attend our Sunday School Picnic and Contest Reunion at the Picnic Grove in Chili Indiana next Sunday August 9 1914. Sunday School at 10 oclock Short Address at 11 oclock and a Basket Dinner following Superintendent L V Doud Chili M E Sunday School invites all to join the day with us
Sunday dinner honored Clyde Miller and wife and Hope Wade brother of Mrs Miller from Virginia. For sale hollow wire gas lighting plant complete in first class condition. Will sell very cheap if taken at once. For particulars inquire at TrRmuNnp OFFICE.
A local church urges stronger worship and attendance, noting divine care and peace in Denver. The message calls August a Sunday School rally month, urging prompt gathering for Sunday schools, prayer and preaching services, and warns against taking a vacation from worship.
A vehicle crowded a citizen into the ditch on the pike near Peru injuring him. The writer argues some owners confuse private property with public highways and urges law officers to curb aggressive drivers and speeders on the road.
On last Thursday Joseph Warren closed a deal selling his shoe repairing tools and stock to E L Foss who assumed charge immediately. The Warrens plan an extended western trip beginning in Wag oners and Chicago before heading to Winachee Washington for several months.
Three loaded freight cars of southbound train No. 75 left the track just north of the depot blocking traffic for hours. A Peru wreck crew re-railed the cars while the southbound passenger train was held up about three hours. Cause traced to a switch left unlocked by a prior train.
The annual Kerschner and Butt family reunion is planned for Sunday August 23 in Whit chore Grove south of Denver. Invitations promise the event will be the most enjoyable yet with a large attendance expected.
Advice aimed at workers earning eight dollars a week to consider opening bank accounts. The message asserts that even small wages can be saved and managed through banking services.
On Thursday L. F. Cooper and his wife depart for a ten day vacation visiting relatives in Michigan and Oakfield New York where Cooper formerly lived. Donald Banks of Hoovers will act as agent at Cooper's place during their absence.
The undersigned has qualified as Executor of the will and estate of Lewis Fisher of Miami County deceased. The estate is stated as solvent. George W. Fisher is named Executor, with Aaron S. Berger as Clerk. Antrim and McClintic serve as attorneys for the estate.
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