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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
1
Meredith Fite five year old son of Mrs. Pearl Fite died at the West Harrison street home from an acute laryngitis attack after illness since Friday. Survived by mother two sisters and four brothers. Funeral held at the home this afternoon and interment in the I O O F Cemetery.
Frank S Olds died in Salina Kansas January 6 1923 aged 57 years 10 months 22 days from paralysis He was born February 14 1865 at Cape Vincent New York He leaves two sisters Mrs E A Gillum of Salina King and Mrs Gertrude O Leonard of North Manchester Ind two brothers Pitt M Olds of Washington DC and Clay T Olds of Decatur Illinois Funeral services were at the Gillum home with Dean Victor Hoag in charge and burial at Gypsum Hill Cemetery Clay T Olds returned home to Decatur after attending the funeral
One marriage license issued Saturday at Peru Court House by Clerk Andrews. Abraham Imhoof of Denver and Mrs. Marybelle McGinnis, Denver residents, wed in Peru then plan to reside with the bride’s mother. The Tribune joins friends in offering best wishes.
Mrs A M Brown suffered a severe attack of laryngitis last week while Mr Brown, a traveling salesman for Triumph Mfg Co, was away on business. A L Foote, Denver postmaster, was sick early in the week, with Miss Chloe Mobler covering at the post office. Roy Yoder visited his parents and Akron orphan, then traveled to South Bend and back to Denver.
E. E. Ramsey state school inspector recommends two courses of study for Indiana high schools aligned with term length and enrollment. He urges emphasis on English language literature citizenship and practical subjects, allows specialized curricula in arts and trades, and notes higher costs in small schools unless core subjects are cut.
A Saturday evening community supper hosted by Denver Brethren and Baptist Churches in the new bakery building raised a pleasant sum for both congregations. The event supported the churches treasuries and will fund needs in their shared ministry.
Denver Indiana real estate ad by Lewis H Dice urges immediate listing to attract buyers. It promises quick sales with a no sale no pay policy and reasonable terms for farm and town properties in a local real estate market.
Davis English announces a new community garage opening on Courier And offering guaranteed work and satisfactory prices. He invites residents to patronize the shop and support local business.
Ora A Kessler writes from Somerset Indiana in 1928 praising local townspeople and the Mississinewa river setting. He compares Somerset to Denver and urges cooperation to help Denver's future, recalling Ben and Charley and poet James Riley.
Rev J B Cook died Tuesday night at his Warsaw home after a career spanning forty years as a Methodist pastor. He served the Denver charge the final three years before retirement. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2:00 PM at the Warsaw Methodist Church.
James Musselman died at home north of Twelve Mile on Tuesday January 16 after months of illness. He was the eldest child of Mr and Mrs John Musselman, both deceased. Survived by his wife, children, and relatives. Brother Dr G W Musselman of Denver attended. Funeral held this afternoon with burial at Chili Cemetery.
The Mexico Elevator and Live Stock Co and the Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Co sue the Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railroad Co for 18000 dollars. They allege sparks from an engine on January 11 1920 set fire to and destroyed an elevator in Mexico causing property loss. The insurer paid 8683.68 and seeks recovery from the railroad, with the elevator company entitled to the remaining 9316.82.
The Community Sale by Jesse Miller & Co. scheduled for Friday January 19 is postponed to Friday February 2. FR S Kline visited Peru Friday night with his daughter’s family and then went to New Castle Saturday for business, returning home Sunday.
Little Miss Juanita Gage daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett Gage celebrated her fourth birthday with a dinner party at their South Denver home. Grandparents Mr and Mrs W S Carson Andrew Carson Nina Low Mrs Clint Grimes and two sons Bobbie and Billie attended the birthday dinner and gifted the hostess.
E. L. Murphy his wife and their sons spent Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murphy at Chili.
The Interstate Commerce Commission Safety Bureau blames the fatal L. E. & W. freight wreck near Denver on illegible orders relayed by Tipton operator M. W. McCarty to Conductor Van Ness. Van Ness left to meet the southbound at 5:20 a.m. but the trains collided a mile north of Denver. Engineer Bert Parish died. McCarty, 60, with 25 years service, is held responsible and was released from service after the accident.
After a lengthy wait since Christmas due to factory supply problems, Dr. and Mrs. KE S Waymire finally take delivery of a Willys-Knight coupe sedan, described as one of the nicest cars of its class owned by a Denver citizen.
C B Stockdale now drives a Hudson super six sedan bought last week. W T Lee purchased a new Ford touring car from the Peru Ford Agency, with delivery made Monday of this week.
Revival meetings continue at the M E K Church daily this week with afternoon sessions at two and evening services at 7 30 led by Rev Park and assisting Rev Fisher. Both pastors urge community support to aid the revival and save souls in earnest effort.
Mrs E E Saline and daughter Celia with N E May and Carl Rockstraw traveled to Denver for weekend visits with C O Derek Glenn Brown and William Grimes and their wives. C W Long spent several days in New York City on business for the Golden Compass Co.
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