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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
7
The Tenth Annual Financial Statement for Home Savings & Loan Association reports assets rising from 544 306.63 to 720 607.57, a gain of 176 300.90, with stock subscriptions totaling over 1 600 000 by 2 000 shareholders. The year’s business exceeded 1 000 000, the fourth dividend was declared, and dividends averaged 5 1-10 percent annually.
Indianapolis report finds far fewer fur bearing animals kept in captivity this year reflecting better adherence to Indiana law. The open season allows taking skunks and others, but holding them for propagation requires a state certificate and farm designation.
W W Sellers and Ben Bell of the Denver K P Lodge attended the Eleventh District meeting in Jonesboro. The session drew many members and featured a large supper. Plans were laid for a major membership drive next month, with details to follow in next week's issue.
An agent promotes the Portland Metal Hot Water Bottle as a handsome useful household item. It is advertised as cleaner and more sanitary than rubber, outwearing many and emitting 50 percent more heat while lasting longer. For details and orders contact agent Aniel Scott in Denver Indiana.
Ira Sagger born near Gil ead Indiana on July 9 1888 died December 25 1920 aged 82 years 5 months 16 days. He married Amanda Hood January 7 1861 then Louisa Flora December 4 1870 and Martha Worf February 14 1892. Survived by wife two daughters seven grandchildren and several relatives. Funeral by Rev Aaron Metzger and Rev George Balsbaugh at Courter Cemetery burial noted.
About forty patrons and teachers gathered at the Denver schoolhouse on Tuesday evening January 11 for a lively Parent-Teachers meeting. The program pleased attendees and a robust schedule for the February 8 meeting is planned to boost community benefit.
Due to Mrs J W Newell visiting Washington D C the Ladies Aid Society will meet at Mrs L C Dukes on Wednesday afternoon February 2 with assistance from Mrs Frank Farner and Mrs T M Greer. The February gathering replaces the planned host at Mrs Newell’s home and shifts to the Dukes residence.
Mrs Medsker writes from Seattle in January 1921 reflecting on 1920 and the coming year. She notes unemployment and wage cuts in factories and navy yards, mentions relief efforts for the unemployed, storms and damage on the Puget Sound waterfront, and a final sailing of the old Baily. She sends Christmas well wishes, news from Ft Wayne, and encloses $1.50 for Tribune.
Ferrell Brower, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Brower, from south of Denver, departed Saturday for Purdue to take an eight week Special General Agricultural Course. He is enthusiastic about farm work and plans to return with new and practical ideas for farm life.
The Denver Tribune announces a name contest by The New Store offering 5 dollars in cash prizes free. 3 dollars for best name and 2 dollars for second best name. Contest closes January 28. Submit entries to Denver Tribune.
Four stockholders remain to run the Denver Co-Operative Telephone Co after many members quit and others sold their shares. The remaining directors urge prompt bill payment and public support to extend the network and improve service, warning the firm might cease within a year if support wanes.
A 22 year old Civil War veteran recounts enlisting 59 years ago last October 8. His aunt gave him a Bible for service he later sent home. found last week in the post office building, he expresses gratitude to those who found it. J H Charles.
The Special Meetings at the Baptist Church will continue through the week with concentrated prayers and efforts of all Christians in the community. The note asks Denver people to join in Christian Love, hoping God will bring rich blessings.
Friday night will be given to the Business Men of the Town together with the Laborers for a special services gathering. The event aims to unite local workers and business leaders in community discussion.
Miss Bernice and Leon Stockdale hosted a Friday evening gathering with guests Miss Sapho Wright Miss Lizzie Wright Mabel Rohrer Bernice Palmer Reve Todd Esther Cover Charley Hayes Grimes Derek Edgar Tharp and Henry Bramiller Dainty refreshments were served. Walter Eikenberry and Mrs Eikenberry announce the birth of a daughter Barbara Ann born January 13 at the grandparents’ home in Warsaw. This is the couple’s second child following a son.
A Friday evening blaze of unknown origin destroyed the Mexico Co Operative Elevator and its contents including an office. Sparks from a passing train are suspected. A carload of flour feed tankage and corn burned while coal yard coal remained safe. Loss about 15000 with 8000 insured. Ownership by local farmers and rebuild plans undecided.
Mr and Mrs J S Hayes and their son Charles of West Denver sold their dwelling and four acres to Joseph McMillen through the L H Dice Real Estate Agency. The Hayes plan to move to Peru for caregiving due to Mr Hayes long bedfast rheumatism. McMillen recently sold his south of the river home to A L Graat of Logansport to buy more ground.
Vernon Ray Gallahan and Leah Stowman were married at 7 p.m. Wednesday at El der Irvin Fisher’s home in Mexico. Attendants Cleo Beecher and Jennie Fisher witnessed the ceremony. The couple plans to reside on the Stowman farm near Mexico.
A man in Illinois touts ownership of a dancing ape as a publicity gimmick. The quip questions the value of bootleg prices and mocks offerings while reflecting on pricing struggles for businesses and the idea of seeking wiser counsel.
For sale a good residence property in Denver offered by A Donaldson. For sale a Laurel Range at a bargain sold by Dr J W Newell.
For sale the residence in Denver. Will sell at a bargain if sold at once. For prices and terms contact or write E C Stanton HonioT Ind.
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