Denver and Chili Sunday Services and Conference
The Denver M E Church and the Croton M E Church announce Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship times including pew services and preaching at 7 00 p m at Denver while Chili hosts Sunday School at 9 30 a m Rev F A Hall district superintendent will preside over the Fourth Quarterly Conference of the Denver Charge M E Church on Saturday evening January 28 1922 with the sacrament of the Lord's Supper on Sunday morning all are invited to participate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Croton
Chili
London
F. A. Hall
Denver Charge
M. E. Church
Baptist Church Sunday School and B Y P U Schedule
The public is cordially invited to all services at the Baptist Church. Sunday School at 9 30 and B Y P U at 6 00 with C F Goupen as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Goupen
Brethren Church Bible Study Announcement
The public is invited to Bible study at 9 30 p m led by Pastor A T Wrrick with N B Brower noted in September listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Brower
Revival Services Continue at M E Church This Week
The M E Church revival led by Rev. Park runs nightly this week at 7:00 p m with programs for children and special group nights. Live Wire Class from Chili attended Sunday, Ladies Aid Monday, K of P Tuesday, I O O F Wednesday, Masons Thursday, and school night Friday inviting public school pupils. All welcome to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Park
Chili
Ladies Aid
Aid
K. of P
Masonic Order
Garden of Thanks Note for Neighbors and Friends
The Gustin and Bunnell families express gratitude for the courtesy and kindness shown during their father’s illness and death. They thank the singers and Rev. Parks for comfort. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Gustin and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Otho Bunnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks
Lewis Gustin
Otho Bunnell
Auto Tops We Repair Auto Tops and Side Curtains
A concise note from AGER and WISELEY of Peru at 26 W. 8th Street reports repair services for auto tops and side curtains. The fragment mentions someone feeling somewhat better, suggesting a brief health update included with the ad.
Obituary for John W. Newcomb of Denver Indiana
John W. Newcomb born January 2 1834 Ridgeville Ohio died January 15 1922 at 88 years with 13 days of age. He married Cynthia Cole November 15 1855 and had six children Sarah Ann Decker Eliza Jane Gustin Harrison Scott Robert Edward John Cornelius and Bertha May Bunnell. There are twenty grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. He joined Red Lion Church then Chili and finally Denver Methodist churches. He served in the Civil War with the 146th Ohio National Guards and belonged to G A R Camp Springfield Ohio. He lived with his daughter Eliza Gustin in Denver for the last two years. The obituary notes his loyalty to country church and God and includes a poem excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Newcomb
Denver
Indiana
Ridgeville
Warren County
Ohio
Cynthia Cole
Sarah Ann Decker
Springborough
Eliza Jane Gustin
Ind
Harrison Scott Newcomb
Franklin
Robert Edward Newcomb
John Cornelius Newcomb
Wilbur Wright Aviation Field
Bertha May Bunnell
Perrysburg
Eliza Gustin
Methodist Episccopal
Red Lion
L. G. Jacobs
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chili
M. E. Church
146Th Ohio, National Guards
Springfield
God
Chili Independents Triumph Over Erie Corn Huskers
The Chili Independents defeated the Erie Corn Huskers 38 to 24 at Tile Town School House near Denver last Thursday. Chili lineup includes Keen Shifer Gordon Tombaugh Carl Haines Dale Landis Bill Howard and Claudia Bish Mer. They will face the Mentone Independents in Mentone on Friday night January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chili Independents
Erie Corn Huskers
Tile Town
Denver
Chili
Keen Shifer
Gordon Tombaugh
Carl Haines
Dale Landis
Bill Howard
Claudia Bish
Mentone Independents
Mentone
Twelve Mile Man Wins Prize with Corn Crop
Aaron Plank of Twelve Mile reports seven acres of his silver mine corn yielding 630 bushels, 90 bushels per acre, praised for perfect ears, solid grain, and splendid color. The crop is the best reported in the county this year with superior quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Plank
Twelve Mile
Plank
Notice of Public Sale at Kirby Barn Denver
Beginning January 28, 1922 a public sale will offer any item for sale at the Kirby Barn in Denver. Individuals with goods to dispose of are asked to contact prior to January 20 for listing and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby
Denver
Emma McCoy Returns After Cousin’s Funeral in Galveston
Mrs. Emma McCoy returned home after attending a cousin’s funeral in Galveston and spent several days in Peru visiting Earl McGoy and wife, and her brother Charlie. She was joined by Mrs. Eva D. Kirttz of Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
McCoy
Galveston
Peru
Earl McGoy
Carles
Statesman
Death of John W. Newcomb
John W. Newcomb dies after months of illness at his daughter Mrs. Gustin’s home in Denver. A short service was held, then his body was sent to Franklin Ohio for funeral services at his son Harry Newcomb’s home. He is buried in Springboro Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Newcomb
Lewis Gustin
Denver
Ohio
Gustin
H. W. Park
Methodist Church
Otho Bunnell
Perrysburg
Rosa Dunning
Kokomo
Franklin
Harry Newcomb
New Teacher Joins Mexico High School Latin Algebra
Mrs Harriet E Melrose arrives from Indianapolis to join Jefferson Township High School to teach Latin and algebra. Superintendent E L Powell and the township trustee had sought a capable teacher since fall to share the workload. Melrose, a Michigan State Normal College graduate, has also pursued studies at Columbia University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet E. Melrose
Indianapolis
Jefferson Township
E. L. Powell
Melrose
Mexico
Michigan State Normal College
Ypsilanti
Michigan
Columbia University
Prestolite Battery Service Station Sold in Peru
The Prestolite Battery Service station on East Sixth Street opposite the post office in Peru was sold by C. W. Long to Milbert Rogers who has already taken possession. Rogers, formerly with Square D in Peru, is described as a hustler likely to succeed. Long has not announced his future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestolite Battery
East Sixth Street
Peru
C. W. Long
Milbert Rogers
Mr. Rogers
Square D
Mr. Long
Dr Waymire Named County Health Officer
Dr Ebert S Waymire of Denver former county coroner and successor to Dr M A McDowell of Peru is appointed county health officer by the county board of commissioners Waymire is a Republican and follows McDowell who has held the post for several years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebert S. Waymire
Denver
E. A. Carlson
County Board of Commissioners
Dr. Waymire
M. A. McDowell
Peru
Pleasant Party Honoring Mr and Mrs Russell Long
Dr and Mrs G W Musselman hosted a Friday evening party at their Washington Street home. Eighteen guests attended to welcome the Longs home from Elkhart for a several week visit, with dainty refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G W. Mussel
Washington Street
Russell Long
Elkhart
Dinner hosts for W. W. Sellers and guests
W. W. Sellers and wife and L. H. Dice and wife were pleasantly entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Miller and their nephew Charley Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Sellers
L. H. Dice
Clyde Miller
Charley Wade
Woolleytown Notes and Local Anecdotes From Uncle Ezra
Woolleytown and Pike Street News recounts editor satire and reader complaints about census figures, names printed, and gossip. It records visits to Knox and Marion, farm changes, animal mishaps, school memories, and local humor from residents like Hammy Mobler and Uncle Ezra, ending with reflections on editors' temperaments.
East Side Maxinkuckee Lake Notes in Culver Jan 1922
From Culver Indiana in January 1922 a local note summarizes mild weather with two inches of snow at Maxinkuckee Lake. It reports church attendance at East Side Methodist Church, five members joining, Rev Schuyler Norris preaching plainly. Also mentions funeral of Kerta Zimmerman in Fort Wayne and family visits, with family members cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side Methodist Church
Schuyler Norris
Norris
Aaron Maus Dies After Prolonged Illness in Jefferson Township
Aaron Maus, a prominent Jefferson township citizen, died at his home in Mexico yesterday morning after months of illness. He sought care from many doctors including the Mayo Brothers in Wisconsin but no treatment could help. Funeral arrangements were not yet learned at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Maus
Jefferson Township
Mexico
Mr. Maus
Maus
Wisconsin
Mayo Brothers
Revival Services and Social Gatherings Reported
Mrs. Alonzo Burns shows slow recovery and attends Methodist revival meetings. The Golden Rule class of the Baptist Sunday School met at the Gold en home to re organize followed by a social hour. Rev. H. W. Park and Mrs. Park were entertained at dinner at the Sturgeon residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Burns
Methodist Church
The
Baptist Sunday School
F. Golden
H. W. Park
George Sturgeon
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. Stockdale
Pew Services
Pworth League
Brethren Church
A. T. Wrrick
Jesus
Eva D. Kirttz
Mary’ E. Turday
Prestolite
Waymire
Woolleytown and
Pike Street
Woolleytown
Galen Wise
William Leffel
Mr. Wise
Mr. Leffel
Hammy Mohler
Grandpa
Hammy
Treva
Simon Hinklefoot
Tribune
Milo Mistletoe
Jim Hultz
Walter Dowrey
Knox
Stark County
Gettis
Miami County
Mr. Gettis
Roy Guyer
Owen Murphy
Marion
Roy
Ford
George
Joseph Guyer
Owen
Guyer
Carl Earhart
Ethel
Grandma Earhart
Robert Carl
Nellie Earhart
Grandpa Hammy Mobler
Uncle Jenry
Sam Jones
Billy Sunday
Uncle Ezra
Gulver
Culver, Ind
Maxinkuckee Lake
George Woolley
Kerta Zimmerman
Fert Wayne
Kerta
Mr. Woolley
Mr. Zimmerman
Canonsville
Oregon
Fort Wayne
Hermit McGrue
Hibbard
Tommy Skinner
Tee
Fommy
Letha Miller
Ast Side Methodist Church
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