Trains Cut as Lake Erie & Western Reduces Service
The Lake Erie and Western railway eliminated three passenger trains on Monday to conserve fuel and motive power. The discontinued No. 21 Peru to Indianapolis at 7:30 a.m., No. 19 Michigan City to Peru arriving Denver 10:34 a.m., and No. 22 Indianapolis to Denver 3:00 p.m. leave only four trains in operation on the division. Regular weekday stops on Nos. 23 and 24 will include mail, baggage and express, with limited return options for Denver travelers via alternate lines.
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Lake Erie & Western
Peru
Indianapolis
Michigan City
Denver
South Bend
Chili
Winona
Denver Denies Monday Shutdown As Peru Retailers Open
Federal Fuel Administrator orders Denvers businesses closed at noon on Monday while in Peru grocers were allowed to open after receiving a telegram. About four o clock most grocery stores reopened and stayed open rest of day. Several shops and the Tribune office remained closed. The ruling applied only to Monday January 21.
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Gould
Denver
Peru
Tribune
Ansro Wright Leaves Denver After Visit
Ansro Wright of Berdon Kansas departed Denver Saturday following a two week visit with his aunt Mrs. A G Carson and husband. He plans to visit relatives in Miami and Indianapolis before returning home.
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Ansro Wright
Berdon
Kansas
Denver
A. G. Carson
Mr. Wright
Miami
Indianapolis
Visit Near Colfax Ties Denver Friends
Miss Mayme Stowman and Mrs. Ed Goff departed Denver Tuesday evening for Colfax to visit the former’s sister Mrs. Bert Goff and family.
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Mayme Stowman
Ed Goff
Denver
Colfax
Bert Goff
Notice to Public on Fuel Distribution Restrictions
A county fuel administrator restricts sale of fuel to outside Denver until local domestic users are supplied. Mer EB 8 Kline notes enforcement measures.
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Denver
No Coal to Leave Town Under Domestic Supply Ruling
A sweeping order stops coal leaving towns until domestic needs are fully met. Country residents with timber may be restricted from purchasing coal. those without timber must declare that fact. Denver officials sought guidance from the County Fuel Director, who prioritized households, then businesses and churches, with coal limited to charitable institutions until supplies are secured.
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Denver
Charles C. Johnson
F. D. Guinn
L. C. Dukes
J. W. Newell
L. H. Dice
Gould Saturday
Woodcutting offer in Denver sugar camp
Foster Long and Son announce timber cutting on twenty five to thirty acres of old sugar camp land. They require removing all wood under twelve inches, with brush burnt and dry weather to start fires. Payment options include half, three fourths plus haul or $1.25 per cord with the cutter supplying labor and stove in camp.
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Denver
Foster Long & Son
Local Family Reports Illnesses In Town Notices
Mrs J W Dice is on the sick list this week. William, son of Mr and Mrs Ross McHenry, has also been on the sick list for several days. Sanol Eczema Prescription marketed as a remedy for eczema and skin diseases with a 35 cent trial bottle available at Donaldson's Drug Store.
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William
Ross McHenry
Donaldson’s Drug Store
Drastic fuel orders cut business nationwide with strict safeguards
United States Fuel Director Garfield issued sweeping coal measures. A five day nationwide shutdown followed by ten week Mondays of limited activity aims to conserve fuel, prioritizing food and war industry output. Violations carry up to 5000 dollars fine or one year in prison.
Men to entertain Ladies Sunday School class event
The Methdist Sunday School Men will entertain the Ladies Class on Friday evening February 1 at the home of Mr and Mrs Jud Long. All members and prospective members are invited to attend.
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Methodist Sunday School
Jud Long
Johnsons Visit Relatives Before Returning Home
Mrs Emma Johnson and her daughter Crescentha of Gary Indiana visit son Charles O Johnson and wife here before traveling to Marion to visit relatives prior to returning home.
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Emma Johnson
Cresentha
Gary
Ind
Charles O. Johnson
Marion
Denver Men Organize for Food Conservation War Effort
Denver businessmen formed a Food Conservation group after a letter from Hal O C Phelps of Peru. L C Dukes was elected president L H Dice secretary and J R Wright treasurer. Dukes took oath in Peru and a second meeting discussed Fuel Director Garfield rulings and the national drive to conserve food amid growing shortages.
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Hal O C. Phelps
Peru
Business New
Denver
Farmers Bank
L. C. Dukes
L. H. Dice
J. R. Wright
Dukes
Gould
Garfield
Food Administration
New Chili School Opens After Snow Closure
The Richland township schools reopen in a modern, up to date building with finishing touches remaining. Contractors Dawalt and Armantrout completed the structure while Trustee Love and the project team receive commendation for careful work and orderly moving in after the snow week.
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Dawalt & Armantrout
Richland Township
Messrs
Denver Teacher Sick With Rheumatism
C Q O Miller manual training teacher in the Denver schools is on the sick list with articular rheumatism. He was ill all last week and was helped to the train Saturday morning. He has returned home to Hagerstown and hopes to resume work next Monday. Miss Madaline Ruse will fill his position. she taught here last year and currently teaches at Bunker Hill, which is closed this week for lack of fuel.
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C. QO. Miller
Denver
Miller
Hagerstown
Madaline Ruse
Miss Ruse
Bunker Hill
Goff Restaurant Adds Glass Showcase and New Counter
J. H. Goff has upgraded his eatery this week with a large up to date glass showcase and a new hardwood lunch counter. The wide varnished table and improved seating will increase convenience and attract more customers to Jim Goff’s lunch room.
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J. H. Goff
Jim
Pleasantly Surprised Hayes Wedding Guests From Long Family
Mr and Mrs George Hayes visiting the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Aly Long were surprised by the Long family at a festive reception after an evening at the table. Guests shared cheer, gifts, songs, and laughter before departing around 10:30 pm.
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George Hayes
Aly Long
Long
Mrs. Aly Long
Mrs. Hayes
Hayes Long wedding shocks small town circle
Miss Gladys Long daughter of Mr and Mrs Oly Long of Woolleytown wed George Hayes son of Mr and Mrs Jonathan Hayes of Wabash County in Peru on Wednesday afternoon January 16. The ceremony was performed by Rev J R Moody at 228 West Main Street. The couple family and friends extend best wishes.
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Gladys Long
Oly Long
Woolleytown
George Hayes
Jonathan Hayes
Wabash County
Peru
J. R. Moody
West Main Street
Hayes
Tribune Job Printing of Quality Promoted
Freddie Fite is on the sick list this week with an attack of Lagrippe. Mr and Mrs Clinton Eikenberry were guests of Dr and Mrs J W Newell Tuesday.
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The
Tribune
Freddie Fite
Clinton Eikenberry
J.W. Newell
New Cream Buying Station Opens in Denver Indiana
A cream buying station launches in Denver Indiana on Saturday January 26 located east of Dr Newell's Office. Butterfat priced at 50 cents with service by route and individual shipping and buying station systems.
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Denver
Ind
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A. J. Long
C. W. Long
Foster Long
Zula
Lon Cunningham
Ina Fouts
Miss Gass
Fouts
Roy Marley
Russell Long
Elvin Long
Cheston Long
Lee Long
Charles Powell
Hayes-Long
Schlosser Bros. Creamery
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