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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
5
Next Sunday Bible School at 9 30 a m Choir practice Friday evening Morning worship at 10 30 The Church Triumphant sermon subject Union service at the Fouts Fisher Lawn Sunday evening If weather is unfavourable the Brethren Church will host the same hour The Questionable Point A hearty welcome awaits all attendees
Mrs Rebecca Staller near Deedaville and George Mowery of Denver added to new subscribers. Renewals include C W Long Mrs Ema Millikan Sam Clingaman and Mrs W O Piper.
John Sunday suffered a severe cut to his left foot while working at William Grimés' residence on Thursday. The accident occurred when an axe slipped while he was chopping wood, keeping him from work for several days.
Ed Hinkle aged about forty died at his home near Péru Sunday evening after ingesting Paris Green in a personal crisis. Coroner M L Wagner returned a verdict of death by his own action. He left a separated wife and three children, the eldest about twelve, despondency said to be the motive. The poison was taken Saturday at 4 PM, a small amount, with doctors hoping for recovery.
The Denver Orchestra held an Ice Cream Social and concert last Thursday. Despite a storm that scattered the crowd, the event raised over fifty dollars in receipts, with about twenty five dollars net after expenses to fund music purchases and improvements.
A Denver mill and warehouse operator assures patrons of steady supply and low prices despite high costs. He emphasizes no display of wealth, offers quality flour feeds and coals, and invites customers to try his measurements of fair value.
The annual reunion of the Kerschner and Butt families was held last Sunday in Myers Grove north of Chili. About 140 members attended, the largest turnout yet. They shared an ideal day for visiting and renewing old ties, enjoyed an under‑the‑trees noon dinner, then a short afternoon program.
The Miami Circuit Court of Indiana appoints Rhoda A Rhineberger Administratrix of the estate of James D Rhineberger deceased on July 31, 1916. The estate is supposed to be solvent. Attest: Aaron S Berger, Clerk. Denver Indiana
The Annual Old Settlers Picnic at Chili will be held Saturday, August 26. Organizers plan a larger crowd with a solid program including good speakers and fine music.
Jonas Sampson 65 a longtime Erie township resident died Monday morning in city hospital after a buggy mule frightened by an inbound Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana interurban car on East Main street. He had been injured Friday evening and funeral was held Wednesday at Center Chapel.
Peru outfits for a week of parades and entertainments as Miami County marks its centennial with festive decorations along Broadway. The city lights glow with new electric displays, promising a grand “great white way” at night and a busy schedule of events throughout the week.
On Sunday August 13 guests gathered on the lawn at noon to honor John Benedicts 76th birthday. Attendees included Sidney Fergerson and wife Skiles Roebuck and family Elmer Benedict and family Elwood Lee Benedict and wife from Miami Lake Benedict and family Twelve Mile Ed Benedict and family Ross Benedict and family Charles Doran and family Denver John Benedict and wife Harry Benedict. Guests brought well filled baskets and a fine dinner was served. departure was late with wishes for many more birthdays.
Mrs Rhoda A Rhineberger widow of late ex sheriff James D Rhineberger has letters of administration for the decedent's estate. The personal estate is valued at about six thousand dollars. Administratrix qualifies by bond of twelve thousand dollars with Nelson Cook and Oliver Aamantrout as sureties.
Rev William Melton accepted the call to become pastor of the Denver Baptist church. A young man of ability his sermons four weeks ago made a favorable impression. He will move to the Denver parsonage this week.
Classified brief notes an auto trailer and pneumatic tires offered for sale at a bargain price by J. H. G. The fragmentary ad signals a quick sale with minimal details.
M J Whitmore and Son have purchased J A Bentley’s milk route and will begin deliveries tomorrow morning. The combined route will move about 380 quarts daily, rising to twice daily in warm weather, at 6 cents per quart now and seven cents starting September 1. The Whitmores came to town last spring, bought C Frank Woods Port Street farm, started a milk route, and earned a strong patronage through courteous service.
The Murden family gathered for the third annual reunion in Peru City Park on August 10. William Murden of Hoovers was reelected president and Mrs. William Russell of Peru served as secretary treasurer. Next year’s reunion will be at Peru City Park on August 8, with Denver attendees listed.
Cornelius Bell of South Denver displays five giant tomatoes uptown on Tuesday morning. The largest reach 15 to 17 inches in circumference and weigh a total of 8% pounds. one measures 174 inch. Bell offers a $1 reward to anyone in Jefferson township who can beat his display. He raised them on alfalfa ground and expects eighteen stocks to yield over five bushels.
George R. Mowery announces sole ownership of the Mowery and Son portable saw mill now based in Denver Indiana. Logs are accepted for immediate processing with lumber taken home, barn jobs estimated, and services including hammering re-toothing gumming and fitting guaranteed. Logs to Saline woods northwest of Denver for now.
Public notice states that if I am needed, the Tribune office in Denver Indiana should be contacted and the office will notify me.
An old style ad urges shoppers to read the Green Bill and decide their wants to save money by trading at Miller Bros. The copy emphasizes bargains and money-saving prices as a sales hook.
E. D. Leavitt and family and Shirley were guests of W. S. Carson and family on Wednesday.
Statement of Denver Indiana at close of business August 14 1916. Money to loan on first mortgages on improved real estate. You will find it to your interests to see us for your mortgage loans as we are making a specialty on paper of this nature. Noble B. Hunt cashier.
Mrs. W. H. McGrew and her daughter Nellie were badly injured when their car was struck by a street car at Hood and Main Streets in Peru while returning from four miles south. Mr. McGrew escaped injury as the car dragged four rods before stopping. The elder woman remains hospitalized. the daughter sent home after treatment. The McGrews are parents of Mrs. E. S. Waymire of Denver.
County Supt E B Wetherow mails to teachers a five day institute in Peru the week of August 21 to 25 with instructors from Lexington Indianapolis Arcadia Muncie Bloomington and Delphi including Currell Colbert Carter Moore King Barrett Hummel Schlafer and Wetherow The program will cover manual training domestic science agriculture plus literature psychology and related subjects The first session starts at 10 00 a m Monday in Peru High School assembly room.
Jess Miller traveled to Max Indiana last week for business. The brief item notes an internal schedule visit and returns to normal duties.
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