Prominent Erie Township Farmer Dies After Illness
William D. Biddle died at his Erie township home Saturday afternoon from heart trouble after seven years of poor health. He was born September 18, 1860 in Ohio and moved to Miami county as an infant, living most of his life in Erie township. Survived by wife Ella Beckley, son Sylvester Biddle, and sister Mrs. Albert Fouts. Funeral was held Tuesday at the home and burial in Mexico cemetery.
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William D. Biddle
Erie Township
Mexico Cemetery
Mr. Biddle
Ohio
Miami County
Ella Beckley
Sylvester Biddle
Albert, Fouts
Musselman Family Attends Wabash Valley Veterinary Meet
Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Musselman and daughter Maxine drove to Logansport on Wednesday for the Wabash Valley Veterinary Association meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Mrs. Musselman and daughter joined other ladies at Mrs. Kikmiller’s home, and Baptist Church ladies hosted a six o'clock dinner in the basement.
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G. W. Musselman
Maxine
Logansport
Veterinary ‘Association
Chamber of Commerce
Musselman
Kikmiller
Baptist
Christmas Eve Entertainment at M. E. Church
A Christmas program will be presented at the M. E. Church on Xmas Eve starting at 7:00. The event features a varied program, a Christmas tree, and Santa Claus. Attendees may place gifts on the tree and are urged to come observe the festive evening.
Snow Blankets The Region As Thanksgiving Weather Hits
A heavy snowstorm dumps seven inches on the area affecting travel and daily routines. Mrs. Charles Shoemaker receives a letter from Rath of Silome Springs Arkansas describing Thanksgiving expectations amid wintry conditions.
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Charles ‘Shoemaker
Rath
Silome Springs
Arkansas
Narrow escape as washing machine injures Mrs Place
Mrs R S Place escaped serious harm but sustained cuts and bruises when her clothing was drawn into a washing machine fly wheel during morning chores. Dr Waymire treated the injuries and she was recovering, with a report that she may sit up today. Her mother Mrs Grant Moon of Peru arrived to visit and stay several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Place
Waymire
Myrtle
Parents Pack Schoolhouse for Rainy Evening PT A Meeting
Despite mud and rain the schoolhouse assembly room filled for the Tuesday Parent-Teachers meeting. Pupils delivered an engaging program with notable debaters while eighth grade girls sold home made pumpkin pie doughnuts and coffee to raise over six dollars for kitchen equipment. January meeting to be organized by patrons with another big gathering promised.
Surprise Surprise Party for Pastor J J Johnson
Baptist Church members planned and carried out a delightful surprise for Rev J J Johnson Friday evening at the Clinton Murphy home where he lives while here. Guests joined in lively kid games and hearty laughter followed by ice cream and cake as the jolly social time left fond memories.
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Baptist Church
J. J. Johnson
Clinton ‘Murphy
Rural schools to close for Christmas break
Township trustees at the regular monthly meeting in the county superintendent�s office approved a one week vacation. Rural schools will dismiss on Friday before Christmas and reopen Monday December 8. Teachers and pupils will spend New Year�s Day in the classroom.
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Pec
Tribune
Teachers Institute Near Peru High Set for Saturday
The December joint teachers institute will be held in the Peru high school building next Saturday. Special music will be featured and sessions run from 1:00 to 3:00 at Amboy High.
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Natitute
Peru High School
Amboy
New East Harrigan Street Home Welcomes Pearl Ballee
Mrs Dora Place and Miss Pearl Ballee have moved into a brick veneer residence on East Harrigan Street Denver described as the town’s first of its kind. Rollin Place and family will relocate from the Washington Street home to Harrison and Yorick Streets after renovations. Norman Benham and family will shift from the A P Guise dwelling to the vacated residence.
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Dora .E
Pearl ‘Ballee
Harrigan Street
Denver
Charles Hoover
C. O. Derek
Harrison and
SY Orick-Streets
Dora Place
Wren Mobler
Hoover
Surprise Wedding Ties Cunningham and Johnson in Peru
Miss Ruby Cunningham and Herbert Johnson wed quietly in St. Joseph Michigan on November 21. The couple, returning the same day, plan to live with the bride’s parents in Peru where Johnson works. Both families extend best wishes for a happy life together.
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Ruby Cunningham
Herbert Johnson
St. Joe
Mich
J. H. Cunningham
Peru
W.F. Johnson
Denver
Mr. Johnson
Baby Girl Joins Brown Family On December 5
Phyllis Louise, a 74 pound bright eyed baby girl, arrives at the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Brown on a Wednesday afternoon. James and family visit the new addition as nurse Guise tends mother and child. Grandparents welcomed and congratulated.
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Oscar Brown
Phyllis Louise
James
Guise
Union Services Bring Baptists and Methodists Together
Sunday union services were held at the Baptist Church with Rev. Davison addressing the men and Rev. Montgomery speaking to the women. Revival meetings continue in full swing at the Baptist Church with strong interest and powerful messages reported.
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Baptist Church
Davison
Montgomery
Surprise party honors Emma Gallahan during Thanksgiving
Mrs Nan Gallahan hosted a Saturday evening surprise party for her daughter Emma who was visiting for Thanksgiving. A number of friends gathered at the Batist residence to celebrate.
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Nan
Gallahan
Emma
The
Batis
Quincy Homburg Visits Logansport With Friends
Quincy Homburg spent Sunday in Logansport accompanied by friends, sightseeing and socializing in the city.
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Quincy Homburg
Logansport
M. E. Ladies Aid share Christmas gifts and meals
The M. E. Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Foster Long’s home on Wednesday afternoon for a lively session. A Christmas program preceded a Santa Claus visit with a gift basket. Guests pulled strings to reveal gifts. Refreshments included ice cream Santa shapes cake and coffee. Out of town guests from Peru joined.
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M. E. Ladies Aid Society
Carter. Kunkle
George Cunningham
George Butt
Esther Butt
Lyman Buckley
William Wilson
Hubert Ash
Vern Dillman
Erie
Revival and church services scaled back for Brethren revival
Sunday School at Cam M. E. Church and Chili line up morning sessions. Epworth and Junior League meet at 6:00 with no evening services except League due to revival. Midweek prayer meeting cancelled for the same reason. Pastor O W Monroomsry invites all to attend.
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Epworth and
Brethren Church
O. W. Monroomsry
Call of the Wilds at Sunday School and Officers Elected
The Baptist Church holds 9 30 Sunday School with Omer E Zook superintendent and B Y P A at 6 30 pm led by Edith VanDusen The business session elects church officers for the coming year All young people urged to attend Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 30 Pastor J J Johnson invites all to services.
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Omer E. Zook
B. Y
J. J. Jonnson
Brethren Church Bible Study at 9 30 A M
Public invited to all services with Homer Ward and W F Johnson as pastor. Bible study at 9 30 A M on September date noted.
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Homer Ward
W. F. Johnson
Revival Services In Progress At Denver Brethren Church
Revival services began Monday evening at the Denver Brethren Church with Rev. W. F. Johnson in charge and Miss Chloe Mobier leading the singing. Weather has kept crowds small but interest is rising. Johnson delivers fine sermons and residents are urged to attend and support the meetings for the community’s benefit.
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Denver Brethren Church
W. F. Johnson
Misa Chloe Mobier
Johnson
Sre
Denver Chapter of We Will Meet Friday at Nellie Waggoner Home
The Denver chapter will meet tomorrow evening at Miss Nellie Waggoner's home. Miss Opal Fite will lead the program. Members should bring needle and thread, scissors, and material for doll clothes as several dolls need dressing.
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Denver
Ww. G
Nellie
Waggoner
Opal Fite
Fisher infant Wilbur Wayne dies after illness
Wilbur Wayne Fisher infant son of Omer and Leora Fisher dies after illness at home three miles north of Obili. He became ill Sunday with bowel trouble and passed away Monday night around 11 30. Funeral services were held at the church with Rev Glare officiating.
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Wilbur Wayne
Omer
Leora
Helvie
Fisher
Obili
R T
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Xmas Entertainment
Teachers Institute
Union Services
Local Newe
F. D. Guinn
Richard
J. R. Wright
Chase
Woodkirk Wright
Clyde Dick
Kokomo
G. C. Jackson
Rachel
Mary Lee
Tulea
Okla
Chet Wright
Glen’ Criss
Wabash
Clay Olds
Hester Alice
Betty
Decatur
Ill
Blair Frickie
Chicago
Frickie
W. G. Davis
W.W. Sellers
Davis
Muncie
Davia
Hia Wifa
Lee Long
Kathryn
Roy Marley
Marion
A.'B. Guyer
Elia McElwee
J. ‘R.’ Moody
Péru
A. J. ‘Long
Russell
Long
Charles
Baptist Parsonage
Glen
West
Joe ‘McMillen
G. We
Misselman
Cam M. E. Cauron
Chili
W. Doud
O. W. Monrcomurr
Wilbur Wayne Fisher
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