Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Guests
Miss Mary Alderfer and Miss Alma Dukes are listed among local residents with Alma visiting Peru and Mary in health updates. Several guests visit Lapel and Deedsville sightings include Mrs. HJ Lee en route from Mexico. A dinner at Merritt Murphy home features John Woolley and family plus Denver’s A C Kixby. Brethren Ladies Aid Society hosts a profitable Oyster Supper.
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HJ Lee
Deedsville
Mrs. E . Saline
Mexico
John Woolley
Wabash
Louisa Woolley
Almedia Medsker
A C. Kixby
Denver
Merritt Murphy
Divorce Granted in Denver Custody Battle
Beulah O Chapman was granted a divorce from Ernest C Chapman for cruel and inhuman treatment. Custody of their child awarded to the mother with $45 attorney fees. The house goods go to the plaintiff except a heating stove and a pillow belonging to the defendant's mother. The parties reside in Denver. Earlier the child was kidnapped and placed with the Miller family but later returned by court order. Miami County Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah O. Chapman
Ernest C Chapman
Denver
Chapman
Miller
Miami County Sentinel
County Officials Inspect Leavitt Gravel Road Progress
County commissioners in Jefferson township near Denver inspected the Leavitt gravel road, reported completed by Trippeer Bros contractors. The board likely will not reconvene before the December term.
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Jefferson Township
Denver
Leavitt
Trippeer Bros
Chronicle
Notice of Settlement Request by Mrs B Kinzie
Mrs B Kinzie requests all debtors to settle immediately due to relocation to Peru, signing off with respectful regards.
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Peru
B . Kinzie
Brethern Sisters hold society meeting at Mrs William Lee home
The Brethern Sisters Society meets at Mrs William Lee's home for devotional services on Thursday December 8 at two o'clock. An invitation is extended to all concerned.
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The
Brethern Sisters’ Society
William ‘Lee
Card Of Thanks From Brethren Ladies Aid Society
We thank the public for their liberal patronage and help at our oyster supper on Thanksgiving evening. Brethren Ladies' Aid Society.
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Brethren Ladies’ Aid Society
Thanksgiving Dinner With Gustin Family and Will iam Whistler
Lewis Gustin and family shared a Thanksgiving meal with William Whistler and his wife. A fine dinner was served in a warm, family gathering.
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Lewis Gustin
William Whistler
Local Happenings and Community Visits in Peru Area
Various residents report illness including Mrs Jonas McClain with suspected Typhoid fever. Community members travel to Logansport Peru and Denver for visits, a revival continues, and holiday shopping is noted at Brown Drug Store. Local dinners and family visits recur through Thanksgiving week with multiple households hosting guests and arranging travel.
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Jonas McClain
J W Garritson
Logansport
Carl Lee
Elvin Long
Deedsville
David Black
W C Bailey
Ison
Lynas
Penn
Walter McCrea
Brown Drug Store
Skirt Sale Friday and Saturday at Miller & Sons Peru
A two day sale by Geo. C. Miller and Sons of Peru Indiana offers 50 wool skirts from 5 to 10 dollars reduced to 3 48 and 25 silk skirts in black tan blue and brown at 2 98 for Friday and Saturday.
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Geo. C. Miller & Sons
Sale of Millinery at Half Price This Week
Mrs. B Kinzie announces a sale of millinery in Denver Indiana offering every item at one half the regular price on Friday and Saturday this week.
John Burkholder Visited by Logan Family Last Week
John Burkholder of Logan visited with his parents Jerry Burkholder and family last week, sharing time with relatives and recounting local happenings.
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Charles Stanton
Kokomo
Abe Mohter
Gilead
John Burkholder
Logansport
Jerry Burkholder
Bank Connection Advice Remains Central in Decision Making
Guidance stresses careful evaluation of financial ties and affiliations before selecting a bank. Emphasizes conducting thorough inquiries into services, rates, and potential conflicts of interest to ensure informed choices.
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Boston
Indiana
Edge Men’s Buckle
Mary Alderfer
Alma Dukes
Lucy Medsker
Lapel
Pomroy Trump Coal
Marie Long
Valparaiso
A J Long
Ladies Aid Society
Peru Mercantile Co
Co-operative
Garritson
Raymond
W E Shafer
WS Carson
Albert Fouts
Ben Brower
Andrew Fouts
S M Fisher
Halstead
Isaac Fisher
B Andrews
WE Shafer
Baptist Church
Natalie Kessler
Donald
Everett Norlins
Macy
Harry Xikenperry
Charles Kline
Bessie Pyle
Katherine Balsbaugh
Mexico School
M H Krauss
Akron
W E Place
Chicago
Roland
Clara Piper
Kenneth
Anna
Mildred Gustin
Mary
Alderfer
Messrs
Cheston
Raymond Snyder
W S Carson
C E Quinn
E M Gage
Harry Martin
John Bachelor
Mr. Henderson
Claude Bridegroom
Verle Andrews
Elvin Sullivan
Mrs. Danes
AA Morris
S D Berger
Leroy and
Roger Williams
Florence Marburger
Family
Mary Lantz
Mary Sullivan
Brown
Peru, Ind
Meates
Ind
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