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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
5
Start right. Continue right. Wind up the year right. Resolve, and stick to it. Avoid past errors and mistakes. Profit by your follies, and be wiser. Be stable in your ways, stronger in the right. Rebuke wrong, turn from sin, cling to the good. If you stumble, get up. If you fall don't give up.
W. S. Poe announces he has leased the elevators at Deedsville and invites patrons to buy grain seed corn hay flour salt feed coal and live stock from his operation. He promotes competitive prices and grinding services to encourage customers to compare before buying elsewhere.
Ray Kurtz of Bunker Hill will teach the remainder of the term at Union School, replacing H. C. Wessner who resigned during the holidays. Wessner has since become postmaster in his hometown.
The Peru Business College turns down first class office positions with handsome salaries. It boasts a large, historic school and an up-to-date course that keeps improving, attracting business and housing firms seeking its graduates.
Rev J B Cook opened a series of revival meetings at the Denver Methodist Church Monday evening continuing this week drawing parishioners and area residents to services each night.
The M. E. Ladies Aid Society were royally entertained at the home of Mrs. W H Howes on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Orpha Howes and Mrs. George Sturgeon assisted in entertaining. Dainty refreshments were served. Thirty eight ladies were present and enjoyed the afternoon.
Esther Moon of Peni is listed among local names in a fragmentary society note. The item references Miss Mercedes Newell and an illness list, but details are unreadable. Entities detected include Esther Moon and Peni.
A Glenwood Journal rural edit or lauds the steady subscriber who pays in advance each year. The poem praises the loyal reader who sends money gladly, funds the office, and inspires cheer as the paper arrives. The piece endingly thanks the faithful reader who keeps the presses running.
G Smith, a young Denver entrepreneur, opens a Tailoring Shop and Gents Furnishings in the Darnell building on South Paygon Street. He cleans and presses, handles made to measure clothes, and offers shirts collars and ties with plans for shoes. Local support urged as manufacturers back his guarantee of satisfaction.
Mr and Mrs C O Derek hosted a Wednesday watch party to see the Old Year out and the New Year in. Guests enjoyed games and music with supper served promptly at midnight.
William Grimes posts a no hunting notice on his farms prohibiting trespassing and hunting by anyone including on neighboring lands. The plaintive sign asserts property rights and warns that trespassers will be prosecuted.
An advertising snippet promotes affordable printing services for sale bills cards letterheads envelopes circular letters statements and invitations and invites customers to visit and discuss options. The casual message emphasizes reasonable pricing and personal consultation.
Mr and Mrs Claude Bridegroom Miss Winifred Carson and William Orr of Sharpsville Ind were guests of Everett Gage and family of Peru last Thursday evening. They attended the play Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Wallace Theatre.
Petition for an incorporation election in Denver carried 135 names, more than required for voters. Opponents led by farmers and a few businessmen asked for a delay to study the petition. After two days of argument, the case was adjourned with a decision set for next Wednesday.
Last Thursday evening Miss Bessie Pyle entertained friends at her Washington Street home. Guests included Eva Grimes Garnet Sapho Claudia Wright Mary Alderfer Mercedes Newell Gerald Haines Don Trent Edgar Tharp Floyd Guinn Earl Baker Raymond Garrison and Clint Grimes. The group played games and enjoyed nabiscos cream puffs fruit and fudge. All left late, pleased with the amusements.
Aaron Zook is the new Miami County treasurer after taking office Thursday afternoon January 1. Dan Condo, former treasurer, will stay on for a couple of weeks to settle unfinished business. Elana Buechler, deputy treasurer, will continue her duties under the new treasurer.
Edgar Stanton and Miss Fannie Berger were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs de Ay Mohler in Miami.
Mise J. Burkholder is slowly recovering from her recent illness, with doctors monitoring her progress and family hopeful for a full return to health.
Charles Alderfer traveled to Niles Michigan last week and closed a agreement to become manager of a large show planned for the coming summer.
In Twelve Mile on Friday January 2 1913 two inches of snow fall and it continues. The year 1914 arrives amid forecasts of weather and change. A big hog killing week saw fourteen families provide winter meat. Twelve Mile Mason Lodge No 673 held a royal banquet and officer installation for 1914 in Merediths Hall with about 160 attendees. Officers installed included Thomas Dalzell Ab M T B Grindle S M Charles Jones T M O R Pickering Treas A W Bell Secy Fred W Carson SD Samuel Hoover TD. The lodge remains prosperous amid gypsy rumors near the Joshua Howl farm. Local business owner T B Grindle shows 38950 70 in yearend prosperity. New year activities include the Twelve Mile Ladies Aid quilting for Mrs Frank Brower and a reorganized Christian School with new officers. Hog trading continues with Cap Plank selling 19 hogs to Cap Plank price 780 per hundred and Cap Plank shipping carloads twice weekly. Miss Alderter of Denver elected M E Sunday School secretary. writer thanks Emma Graft of Red Lodge Montana for a Christmas souvenir The Golden West. A newborn girl arrives at Joseph Browns residence as old year dodges out and Mrs Aolanda James grows her business.
Report on Farmers Bank of Denver Indiana dated January 3 1914 shows total assets and liabilities totaling 91 458 18 dollars. Financial condition details list reserves deposits and capital figures for the bank with the state regulator’s summary.
Uncle Levi Cox establishes a winter headquarters at Ira Fivecoats noting the location is a fine place to stay. Saturday morning January 3, about four inches of snow falls with mild and pleasant weather and the sun unseen for eight days. Uncle Tom.
E. F. Kline, manager of the Denver elevators, found the building filled with smoke last Friday morning. The wagon dump had caught fire under the central part of the structure but was quickly extinguished with little damage, estimated at about $75. Incendiary origin is suspected by some, though no definite statement is given.
Mr and Mrs Albert Berger entertain south of Deedsville Sunday in honor of their son Lloyd and daughter Ruths birthdays. Guests include Frank Lightfoot family Benjamin Cott Rochester Ambrose Moore Peru Walter See three sons Carl Harver Ferry Eel River Chavel W T See Perrysburg Miss Mary Keim Gilead Grover See wife and daughter S D Berger wife and daughter. A sumptuous turkey dinner at noon followed by social chat and refreshments of oranges bananas and candy. All left late wishing Lloyd and Ruth many more happy birthdays.
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