Rural Route Neighbors Share Holiday Visits in Peru
Rural Route 23 residents recount a Saturday visit by Jesse Moore of Peru staying with his uncle Sam Berger and family. Mary Ream called on the Matthias family, Mary Murphy visited Mrs. Berger, J W Dice called on Mrs. Fisher, Floyd Yoder visited Omer and Grover Lee, Fostie Cole and Ruth Moon saw Dutch Street School, Lizzie Dice visited Jacob Dice, Lizzie Tharp Flora Benedict and children with Sallie Keplin ter and Hazel spent New Year’s Day with William Ream and family.
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Jesse Moore
Peru
Sam Berger
Lizzie Tharp
Flora’ Benedict
Sallie Keplinter
Hazel
William Ream
Early Death of Ora Odin Poland in Indiana
Ora Oliver Poland born January 21 1899 in Miami County Indiana died December 28 1906 at age 7 years 11 months 7 days He leaves a father mother two brothers and one sister He was bright loving and patient through illness The family gathered at his bedside a week before death and then the funeral Friday at the ME church with Rev H Lacey Interment in the 100 F cemetery
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Ora Oliver Poland
Benjamin and
Ida Poland
Miami Co
Ind
Ora
100 F
Local Editor Alleges Town Women Targeted
An Illinois editor claims in his paper that all the young women of the town are spoone rs and that Mike was given a week to prove it, amid remarks about being married.
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Iinois
Spoonera
Mike
Alma Wright Dies at 18 in Indianapolis Sanitarium
Alma Louise Wright, born January 14 1888 in Citrus County Florida, died December 27 1906 in Indianapolis Indiana at Runnels Sanitarium aged 18 years 11 months 43 days. A Denver Peru and Princeton Indiana school alumna, she joined First Baptist Peru at age thirteen and was active in the Young People's Union. Funeral service Monday at 10 o clock from 158 West Sixth Street, conducted by Rev Klyver.
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Alma Louise
Dry
S. M. Wright
Citrus Co
Florida
Runnel’s Sanitarium
Indianapolis
Ind
Denver
Peru
Princeton
First Baptist Church, of
Cooper
Alma
Paul
Jack O'Brian
West Sixth Street
Klyver
The
Baptist Church
The Boy Who Loved Birthday Cake
Little Tommy showed a clear fondness for the cake and grimly eyed his empty plate, longing for more. His mother remarked with a vivid, humorous description that hinted at a growing appetite and a playful household scene.
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Tommy
Rex
Pleasant Surprise for Rev Lacey at IM E Church Parsonage
About fifty members and friends from all churches on the Denver charge visited the parsonage Tuesday afternoon. They brought groceries and funds, including meat lard canned goods fruits flour potatoes apples candy for children and even the horse. The gesture left the pastors 340 ahead in their survey and filled the heart of the Denver charge with thanks and New Year wishes. Special meetings continue with two professing conversion and three uniting with the church Rev Uriah Cook assists. Services will continue indefinitely. The King's business demands haste. Every man to his post.
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H. Lacey
IM. E. Church
Peaple
Denver
Uriah Cook
Wandering Boy and the Call to Moral Duty
The piece reflects on the song Wandering Boy and questions why the plight of boys spending nights away from home and church is not publicly addressed. It laments boys leaving moral influence, noting how statistics expose worldly paths and urging contemplation of youth guidance.
Denver Encampment No. 26 Installment Tonight
Denver report notes Encampment No. 26 ceremony set for this evening. Installation of members scheduled with fraternal rites and local officials expected to attend.
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Denver
Mainenday
May Be Chosen Speaker In State Assembly
Hon Burton Green member elect of the general assembly for Miami county visited the city today and drew seat No 39 in the house. He has served on several key committees including drainage and may be a dark horse for speakership. The Chronicle notes his favorable impression and potential to lead impartially in aiding state legislation.
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Burton Green
General Assembly
Miami County
Indianapolis
Green
Hanley
Chronicle
To Husbands Do Not Help Your Wife At Home
A playful but pointed list advises husbands to avoid chores and sympathy. It mocks penny pinching, socializing over home life, strict control of finances, and neglect of family duties. The piece ends with a warning about feigning kindness away from home while frowning upon return.
Question Proposal Purrs Through Quip
A gentleman, hesitating to pop the question, surprised a lady by lifting her cat and asking the animal for permission. The playful moment captured a quirky exchange as the cat’s response remained unreadable.
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N. Broadway
W.D. Ream
Mary Ream
Sarah
Algeena Matthias
Mary Murphy
Mary ‘Berger
J. W. Dice
Lewis Fisher
Floyd Yoder
Omer
Grover Lee
Fostie Cole and
Ruth Moon
Dutch Street
Lizzie Dice
Jacob Dice
Gustin
Alma’ Wright
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