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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
1
The notice invites attendance at Sunday School next Sunday at 9 30 with W W Sellers and Alvin F White pastor announcing morning services. Attendance encouraged by the church.
The Ren Church invites attendance at Bible study at 9 30 a m and a Young People's meeting at 7 30 p m led by Supt Sam Clingaman and Pastor L A Myers. The public is welcome to attend all services.
Daniel Scott, traveling from Peru to his Denver home, was robbed of a purse containing over 66 dollars during a crowded coach ride. Three men nipped through the aisle at Denver station, slipping away with the purse as Scott struggled with a suitcase. Police are pursuing suspects after station staff identified the men from the conductor’s description. The loss is a severe blow to Scott who is not wealthy.
A mass meeting of war chest subscribers was held at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss how to distribute funds on hand for months. W. A. Hammond presided as a war chest council member. After three o clock there was no disposition expressed until Harry M. Allen moved to appoint an auditing committee consisting of C. S. Dunn A. S. Zook and Mrs Irma Stewart to audit the accounts.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Denver Methodist Church will meet on September 38rd at the home of Mrs Rhoda Rhineberger on Harrison Street. Mrs Rhineberger will be assisted by Mesdames Will Carson A G Carson Elijah Redmon and Edwin Nickel.
Due to the General Conference at Winona the S.S. G E of the Brethren Church will not meet until the second Thursday in September, the 11th. The regular devotional and business meeting will occur at 2 o'clock in the church.
Mrs A B Guyer and Mrs Ella McElwee of Peru visited friends. On Monday Mrs McElwee was taking her vacation when she delivered news and greetings from the Mercantile region.
Franklin Male Quartette from Denver Baptist Church performs September 1 at 8 30 with Q Royce Kinnick Arnold E Davis Roy D Hunter and Herbert F Thurston featured soloists and ensembles including Land of Mine Liberty's Name Readings This program will be supplemented by humorous solos duets and quartette selections at the Liberty Hall venue.
C. E. Grimes and son Lee sold their Pettysville store to the Denver B. M. Way Store. Lee Grimes becomes manager of the Denver Co-operative Store. his wife becomes clerk. The Grimes relocate to the Friend property south of the Methodist Church.
Harry Kline arrived in Denver Thursday evening after being mustered out at Camp Humphreys Virginia. He spent nearly a year in France with the Transport Division and came home about two weeks ago. He praises the United States as the best country while adjusting to civilian life.
Victor C Bollinger son of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Bollinger of Howard county wed Corine Coulter daughter of Mr and Mrs John Coulter in Peru at the Methodist parsonage. The couple will reside on a Howard county farm with family witnesses including four sisters of the bride.
Miami County to honor soldiers sailors and marines with a full day of free attractions on Broadway in Peru including a 10 30 parade a balloon ascent two parachute jumps and a concert program with community singing and speeches by Hon John H Weaver and Hon Thomas Kaine.
A baby girl named Gwenneth Louise was born on Sunday evening August 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Willis Long north of Denver. The parents and grandparents are proud, and the child is already at home with the family.
Mrs Will Fouts of Chili accompanied by her son Walter and family physician J W Newell of Denver left Wednesday for the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for an appendectomy. She has been in poor health for months and an operation is deemed the relief. Mrs Fouts is sister of Albert Eikenberry Denver postmaster.
Owing to Mr Myers cutting down his sugar grove north of Chili there will be a big picnic and Old Settlers reunion at Lukens Lake north of Roann on next Saturday August 30. Preparations are under way for a day of music speaking and other attractions and everyone is invited to attend.
A son of Mr and Mrs Conn on the Ezra Dewald farm northwest of Denver was severely injured when a Ford he drove overturned Sunday evening. He suffered a fractured collar bone and bruises while a boy companion escaped serious harm. The car was badly damaged.
The Women s Baptist Missionary Society will meet at the church on Wednesday September 3rd for an election of officers for the coming year. Members are urged to attend and unite in service for the Master.
C O Derek and Wayne Miller sold their Ford touring cars in the past week. J R Wright bought the Derek car, new and used only a couple of weeks, while W H Howes of Peru purchased the Miller car.
The Indiana state board of school book commissioners adopted new pricing for five year use. Readers now cost 21 to 61 cents per volume with new Elston and Everyday classics. Arithmetic and writing books also increased, while other contracted titles stayed the same.
Mrs Toni Stowman suffered severe bruises and other injuries Monday evening when a horse she was driving plunged after she paused near the home of Mrs Wiles. Dr Rendel of Mexico attended her and she was taken home to recover. She plans a Wis Pembine visit but expects to delay travel until September.
On Thursday afternoon the S. S. C. E. of Mexico was entertained by the Denver S. S. C. E. in the Brethren Church basement. A short program followed by ice cream and cake refreshments. Good attendance and a enjoyable time reported by all.
A daughter arrived at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Raymond McElwee in Indianapolis last Sunday. Mrs. McElwee, formerly Nellie McGrew of Peru, is sister of Mrs. FE S Waymire of this place. The baby is the first child in the McElwee home and the family is proud.
Miss Anna Gustin of Peru visited and stayed with her grandparents Lewis Gustin and wife Monday night, as central authorities recognize peace bargains remain elusive.
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