Ken n edy’s Laxative cough syrup and fence ad in one page
An assortment of items from a historic issue includes an advertisement for Ken n edy’s Laxative cough syrup claiming superior throat and bronchial relief with a laxative effect. It promotes Honey and Tar and National Pure Food and Drug Law conformity. Separate listings note Kokomo Farm Fence prices and vendors McCaffrey & Co. A band concert is announced. Local notices mention W S Carson in Indianapolis and visits by Edgar Lewis to Denver, with social notes on poultry drops at Friend’s Grocery and a fine plum gift from Bois Idaho.
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Kennedy
W. L. Piper
Soldiers' Reunion in Whitmore Grove draws Miami county vets
The fourth annual reunion of Miami county veterans gathered in Whitmore’s grove with attendees from across the county. Speakers included veteran Maloy from Laporte and Senator Kling of Peru, plus Somers of Kokomo. The 1908 Peru-hosted next reunion was announced, with Wilhelm elected president and Bell and Gibbons named secretary and treasurer. The tally showed 19 deaths among local veterans last year. Denver Corner band provided music over two days.
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Miami County
Whitmore
Beautiful Grove
Laporte
Maloy
Sherman
Ey P Kling
Peru
O A Somers
Kokomo
Jacob Wilhelm
Ira Friend
William Bell
William Gibbons
Peru Township
Jefferson
Butler
Pipe Creek
Jackson
Army
Denver Corner
Family Reunion Near Denver Showcases Warm Gathering
A Saturday family reunion at Mr Whitmore’s home south of Denver featured a hearty dinner prepared by farmers wives. Attendees included David Black and wife near Macy, Marion Clemans and wife near Peru, John Clemens and wife, David Clemans and wife with daughter Gladys, Macy, Joseph Newcomb and wife Kokomo, Mrs John Fite and son Ivan of Peoria, Cicero Stroud Chili, Valentine Fites Laketon, Mr and Mrs Charles Edwards Peru, Lewis Gustin and family, and Scott Whitmore and wife.
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David Black
Near
Macy
Marion Clemans
Peru
John Clemens
David Clemans
Gladys
Joseph Newcomb
Kokomo
John Fite
Ivan
Peoria
Ill
Cicero Stroud
Chili
Valentine Fites
Laketon
Charles Edwards
Lewis Gustin
Scott Whitmore
Sunday Services at the F E Church
The local church calendar lists Sunday School at 9 30 AM and preaching at 10 30 AM The Junior League assembles at 2 30 PM Epworth League meets at 7 45 PM A mid week service is scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 PM The Intermediate League meets at 6 30 PM
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Epworth
Baptist Church Evening Schedule
The Baptist Church lists events at 10:30 morning preaching and 6:45 B Y P U. A music program at 7:45 followed by an 8:15 preaching session.
Elbert See Hurt At The Reunion
Elbert See a Denver boy 21 son of Charles M See sustained a serious injury at the Soldiers Reunion on Saturday while playing the bass drum with the Denver Cornet Band. A long wire tied to a tree caused him to fall two feet after losing his grip and he landed feet first, smashing his right ankle. Seven stitches were needed to close the wound, and the wire was cut down to prevent further danger.
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Elbert See
Denver
Charles M See
Denver Cornet Band
Elbert
Picnic for Denver Expats at Garfield Park Invited
A letter from Newell Metzger of Indianapolis invites all former Denver residents now in Indianapolis to a picnic at Garfield Park on Monday September 2. About fifty people are known. others who hear of the event are urged to attend. The writer asks the Tribune to mention the gathering to reach anyone missed.
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Newell Metzger
Indianapolis
Garfield Park
Denver
the Tribune
Surprise Birthday Party For Andrew Carson
Mr and Mrs WS Carson hosted a surprise party Monday for their son Andrew celebrating his tenth birthday. Attendees included Mildred Stowmen Edith Ruth Nina Geraldyne Leavell Myrtle Donaldson Clyde Fouts Elmer and Lee Donaldson and George Herrell of Miami. Guests enjoyed ice cream and cake as the children delighted in the celebration.
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WS Carson
Andrew
Mildred Stowmen
Edith
Ruth
Nina
Geraldyne Leavell
Myrtle Donaldson
Clyde Fouts
Elmer
Lee Donaldson
George Herrell
Miami
Gertrude StallerWed Franks United in Denver Marriage
At the home of Frank Staller and his wife in South Denver on Tuesday evening at six o’clock their daughter Gertrude was married to Frank Imhoof son of Mr and Mrs Abe Imhoof Rev J F Rake officiating The Tribune joins friends in extending congratulations and best wishes for success and happiness from Denver citizens.
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Frank Staller
Denver
Gertrude
Frank Imhoof
Abe Imhoof
J F Rake
the Tribune
McCaffrey & Co. Razor line ad in Peru market
An advertisement from McCaffrey & Co. in Peru promotes a full line of razors straps and hones. It offers guaranteed razors priced at 1.00 1.50 2.00 and 2.50 while razor straps are listed at 25c 50c 75c and 1.00.
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Man
McCaffrey & Co
Peru
William H Hitchen 1820 1907 Obituary at Peru Indiana
William H Hitchen born November 7 1820 in Frederick County Maryland died August 19 1907 aged 86 years 9 months 2 days. Resident of Peru about 35 years spent last four with son at Macy Indiana. Married Martha A Neff in 1840. Ten children four daughters six sons. Survived by sons William Richard Schyler and three sons total. Joined Methodist Church in 1848 remained until death. Funeral at the home of his son near Mud Lake with C J Miner officiating. Interment at Peru.
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William H. Hitchen
Fredrick Co
Maryland
Peru
Macy
Ind
Martha A Neff
William
Richard
Schyler
Methodist Church
Margaret
Mud Lake
C J Miner
Ada Blackburn Rockwalter Dies at 27 Near Macy
Ada Blackburn Rockwalter died at her mother’s home near Macy on August 24 1907 aged 27. She left a husband a three year old daughter and other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the home by Rev C J Miner and interment was in the nearby cemetery.
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Ada Blackburn Rockwalter
Mrs. Blackburn
Macy
C J Miner
Rural Route Socials Bring Neighbors Together
Rural Route 23 residents and neighbors are listed visiting relatives and attending local gatherings across Peru Logansport Plymouth Argos Huntington and Ream. Names include Elmer Lantz Richard Lee Ruth Berger May Berger Will Lantz Matthias and Fahl with families sharing Sunday visits and Friday night outings.
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Richard Lee
Plymouth
Frank Matthias
Public Sale at residence in Mexico Indiana
The undersigned will offer at public sale at the residence in Mexico Ind on Thursday Sept 5 1907 the following personal property 2 horses 2 cows 1 broad sow 6 shoats farming implements clover and timothy hay in the mow and many other articles to numerous to mention Sale to begin at 130 O clock Perry N Shultz William Bell Auct
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Mexico
Ind
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Texas
Land of Opportunities
TJ Mill
GM Fouts
Bell Phone
Carson
W FE Howes
Friend's Grocery
Jane Petty
Daisy Jones
Bois
Idaho
Edgar Lewis
Highland Park, Sr
Henry Lewis
Reed Bros
W. Main St
Peru, Ind
F. E. Church
Elmer Lantz
May Berger
Roanne
Fanny
Hazel Berger
George Lee
Lewis Dice
Logansport
Sarah and
Alyena Matthias
Will Lantz
Joseph Grimes
Argos
John Fabl
William Ream
Albert Berger
Ream
Omer See
Rufus Fisher
George See
Charles Keplinger
Nella Crane
Dan Fahl
Mary Dombolt
Huntington
John Fahl
Perry N Shultz
Auct
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