Perrysburg Farmer Shoots Neighbor in Longstanding Quarrel
Calvin Yoder of near Perrysburg attempted to kill neighbor John Brubaker with a target rifle as Brubaker worked in a strawberry patch. Yoder hid in bushes and fired two shots, one hitting Brubaker in the back and the road beside him. Brubaker survived after Dr. Rendell removed the bullet. Yoder was arrested and jailed in Peru awaiting arraignment.
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Perrysburg
Calvin Yoder
John Brubaker
Brubaker
Mr. Yoder
Peru
Team Run Amok In Denver City Blocked By Car
A. J. Arnett's Southeast Denver team bolted in front of the Vandalia train causing a scare Wednesday evening. The team fled west toward Dr Musselman's veterinary barn, wrecking Musselman's Ford car as a horse passed each side. The car's top windshield and radiator were damaged along with other parts.
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A. J. Arnett
Denver
Dr. Musselman
For Sale by Mrs Daniel Sunday South Denver Items
For Sale. The following articles are for sale at my home in South Denver Range Pick Hoe Well Rope and Pulley 3 or 4 Pitch Forks Sledge Spade Brace and 23 bits all sizes worth 2.00 Iron Kettle Kitchen Table Work Bench Single Tree Small Harrow Old Style Bureau Log Chain Scoop Shovel Buggy Harness Large Minnow Bucket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Daniel Sunday
Murphy Family Returns from Niagara Falls Trip
Claude Murphy and family with Owen Murphy and wife returned to their homes north of Chili after a ten day automobile trip to Niagara Falls and Toronto. They traveled northern route out and returned via Columbus and central Ohio. They report a great trip and that crops are looking fine in the eastern states.
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Claude Murphy
Owen Murphy
Chili
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Canada
Columbus
Ohio
S. S. C. E. Meeting Set for September 4
The S. S. C. E. of the Brethren Church will meet next Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the church for a devotional and business session. All members urged to attend.
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S. S.C. E. of the Brethren Church
GOFE'S Restaurant Ad Promotes Groceries as Headquarters
An advertisement urges GOFE'S Restaurant patrons to make the venue their headquarters for sourcing canned goods and staple groceries at the lowest prices. The copy emphasizes combined dining and shopping convenience in a period style appeal.
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Goff's
Fourth annual Ye Old Time Denver School reunion held in Peru
The fourth annual reunion of Ye Old Time Denver School took place in Peru city park on August 18 1918 with a social hour, a dinner, and an afternoon program led by president B H Mikesell. Messages of greeting arrived from educators in Seattle Warsaw Chicago Canada and elsewhere. Officers elected were President B H Mikesell Secretary Lulu M Gustin and Treasurer Ben Brower. The next meeting is set for August 1919 at Peru city park.
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Denver
Peru City Park
EB Mull
Sesson
America
B. H. Mikesell
Phil. H. Sullivan
Frank E. Wright
Seattle
Wash
J. D. Richer
Warsaw
Ind
L. H. Beeler
Chicago, IL
George Piper
Tacoma
Burton Wade
Berrien Springs
Mich
Etta Gosnell
Ridgetown
Ont
Canada
Simon Fisher
Rock Rapids
Towa
Oscar Griffith
Indianapolis
Delbert Pontius
Winfield
Kans
Mariza Camp
Pleasant Lake
Lulu M. Gustin
Treas
Ben Brower
Myrtle Armantrout
Dora Kessler
Lulu Gustin
Attempted Robbery Hints at East Harrison Home
At about midnight on East Harrison Street the Long residence faced an attempted break in by prowlers. Charles Shoemaker alerted the would be thieves who fled before entry. The Long family searched the premises. no damage occurred and a bloodhound call to the sheriff failed due to lack of dogs in the area.
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Foster Long
East Harrison Street
Charles Shoemaker
Long Home
Teachers Institute in Peru to Run September 2 9
Miami County teachers will attend the County Teachers Institute at Peru High School from September 2 through 9. Lectures by Dr. Arnold B. Hall of the University of Wisconsin and Dr. Charles T. Grawn of the Michigan State Normal School will highlight the program along with several single addresses on special topics.
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Miami County
County
Teachers’ Institute
Peru High School
Arnold B. Hall
University of Wisconsin
Charles T. Grawn
Michigan State Normal School
Howes Buy Cottage at Winona Lake
Mr and Mrs W H Howes returned from two weeks at Winona Lake where they attended a Bible Conference and purchased a cottage. They plan to spend most of the summer there and will return this fall to repair and finish preparations for next summer’s use.
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W. H. Howes
Winona Lake
Mrs. Howes
Winona
Mrs Laura Walcottville Visits Mother Last Week
Mrs Laura of Walcottville visited her mother Mrs Ann Arnest last week. The note appears in a local column about social visits and keeps to a brief, personal tone.
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Goff’s
Laura, ZA
Walcottville
Imother
Ann Arnest
Denver Holds Grand Patriotic Flag Raising Celebration
Denver hosted a large patriotic event with thousands from Miami and nearby counties. The afternoon featured a 10 by 15 foot flag raised on a 70 foot staff at Harrison and Payson streets, with speeches by Chaplain Lindsay and Major Sanford, followed by Dr. Lyman P. Powell in the evening. The Miami Electric Supply Co. provided generous lighting, and proceeds from ice cream sales at Red Cross tables totaled about 90 dollars from 85 gallons sold. The day ended as a complete local success due to the organizers' efforts.
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Denver
Miami
W. 8. Mercer
America
Denver Red Cross
Harrison and Payson Streets
W. B. Reyburn
Third Regiment Band
Peru
A. J. Parks
Clark Latta
G. H. Richardson
Lindsay
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Pike
Sanford
West Front
No Man’s Land
Major Sanford
Lyman P. Powell
National Council of Defense
Powell
Fier
Miami Electric Supply Co
Delco
Red Cross
Third Regiment
Letter From England From AEF Soldier July 1918
A front line correspondent writes from England aboard an American Expeditionary Forces enclosure camp near a historic city. He describes landing July 17 1918 traveling south east and arriving July 18 as he notes Caesar who camped nearby the old dugout. He recounts royal history and a queen signing a land bill and Sir Walter Raleigh’s fate. He mentions an old 1067 house and Queen consorts, plus scenic valleys and fields.
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England
Ethel
America
Julius Caesar
Caesar
Walter
Letter from Sergeant Clarence Hattery Near France
A soldier writes from a camp near an unnamed city describing stone roads forests and fences, small land patches, and ongoing rain. He mentions plans to write from France, asks about home, and signs off with love as Sergeant Clarence E. Hattery of the 54th Infantry U.S. Army.
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France
Oversea
Clarence
Farmer J W Smith Dies Sudden in Barn
J W Smith a farmer west of Gilead died suddenly in his barn Wednesday evening. He had been in good health and had visited Rochester that day. After supper, he went to milk the cows and was found dead on the barn floor. death appears instantaneous from heart failure. Funeral services are set for Saturday in Gilead. He was brother of the late Joseph Smith of the area.
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J. W. Smith
Gilead
Rochester
Mr. Smith
Joseph Smith
Weasaw Home Coming Held At Weasaw Church
The annual Weasaw Home Coming returns to the Weasaw Church on Thursday October 8. Ex residents from distant states are expected to attend the day with former friends. A large basket dinner and several speakers are planned with music by Hoover Class members.
Ladies Aid Society Social Planned for Sept 4
Mrs A G Carson Mrs W S Carson Mrs Claude Bridegroom and Mrs Clint Grimes will entertain the Methodist Ladies Aid at the home of Mrs Clint Grimes on Wednesday Sept 4 All members are requested to be present Dont forget the date.
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A. G. Carson
W. S. Carson
Claude Bridegroom
Clint Grimes
Methodist Ladies Aid
Election of Trustees for Wensaw Cemetery
On Thursday October 3 1918 a meeting will be held at the Wensaw Church to elect trustees for the Wensaw cemetery. All interested persons are requested to be present. Joseph Berkheiser President.
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Wensaw Church
Wensaw
Joseph Berkheiser
Clarence Flora trades Buick for new Buick Light Six
Clarence Flora traded his recently purchased Buick with W. W. Sellers to the Buick Agency at Peru for a new Buick Light Six touring car. The new car resembles the one already owned by A. J. Long and is described as a fine machine.
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Clarence Flora
W. W. Sellers
Buick
Peru
A. J. Long
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. S. C. E. Meeting
Gofe’s Restaurant
Denver Old School
Teachers Institute
Clarence E. Hattery
Ay Hd. Co., 54Th Inf
Reg
U.S. A
A. BE. F
Ladies Aid Society
Goff’s Restaurant
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