Letter from Los Angeles 1921 Membership Note
OC L Fisher writes from 1627 East 48th Street Los Angeles in January 1921 to Newbold about sending an eight dollar eighty cent money order for K OT M dues. He describes mild California climate and abundant garden produce, notes a recent employment slump and freight rate hikes, comments on not freezing or starving in the West, and requests a receipt while sending best regards to old friends.
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E. 48Th St
Los Angeles
Calif
Newbold
P. O
California
OC. L. Fisher
Mexico Parent-Teachers Club Meeting Announced
The Mexico Parent-Teachers Club schedules its regular meeting for next Tuesday evening February 1 in the Progressive Brethren church as school rooms are inadequate. School children will provide entertainment and patrons will give talks, with strong community support from both parents and teachers.
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Mexico
Parent-Teachers Club
Progressive Brethren Church
Ladies Aid Change Meeting Place for February
Due to Mrs J W Newell hosting elsewhere, the M E Ladies Aid Society will meet at Mrs L C Dukes on February 2. Mrs Dukes will be assisted by Mrs Frank Farner and Mrs T M Greer for the Wednesday afternoon gathering in Washington D C plans.
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J. W. Newell
M. E. Ladies Aid Society
Blair Frickie
Washington D. C
L. C. Dukes
Notice to public on phone rent payment after 15th
All phone rent up to the 15th of each month can be paid to the Secretary as formerly. After the 15th, accounts must be paid at Citizens State Bank with a 10 cent additional charge as required by the State Public Service Commission. Co-Operative Telephone Co.
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Citizens State Bank
State Public Service Commission
Co-Operative Telephone Co
Committee chairmen map Miami County Farmers Short Course
Plans advance for a February 25 26 Farmers Short Course in Peru hosted by the Miami County Federation of Farmers and the Peru Chamber of Commerce. W B Weeks Omer Holmap J Elmer Landis William Carson Paul Tillett R C Cain Frank Daniels E L Powell and Mrs William West lead committees with county township and Peru city representation. Lawrence E Thorne leads as executive chairman.
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Peru
Miami County
Miami
J. Elmer Landis
William Carson
Paul Tillett
R. C. Cain
Frank Daniels
E. L. Powell
William West
Lawrence E. Thorne
Birthday Party Honors Miss Loren Lee in West Harrison
Miss Loren Lee celebrated her birthday with a party at her West Harrison street home on a Wednesday evening January 19. Guests included Carol Kessler Fern Grimes Thelma Miller Julia Burk Arlene Kinzie Helen Kinzie Dorothy Gruwell and others. The gathering featured games dancing and a late-night luncheon. Guests wished many more happy returns.
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Loren Lee
West Harrison Street
Carol Kessler
Fern Grimes
Thelma Miller
Julia Burk
Arlene
Helen Kinzie
Dorothy Gruwell
Helen Smeltzly
Blanch
Russell Turnipseed
Ruby
Garland Cunningham
Gar Gross
Floyd Fouts
Herbert
Roscoe Fishback
Paul Parks
Robert Duboise
Roy McClain
Lester
Keel
Mrs Thomas Cumberland Rites Held at Chili
Mrs. Thomas Cumberland died at her Denver home Sunday after a lingering illness. She had been in poor health since moving to Denver and made many friends. Funeral services were held at the Chili Baptist church yesterday afternoon at 1 30 with interment in the nearby cemetery.
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Thomas Cumberland
Denver
Missionary Society Plans February Meeting
The Womans Missionary Society of the Brethren Church meets with Mrs. Charles Shoemaker next Thursday afternoon February 3 for devotional and business session. Mrs. Goldie Hikenberry will be reader. Attendance is desired.
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Womans Missionary Society of the Brethren Church
Charles Shoemaker
Goldie Hikenberry
Frank Hutchison former Denver resident dies in Oregon
From O L Metsker Indianapolis January 22 1921 Frank Hutchison of Medford Oregon and a former Denver resident died January 11 from paralysis He leaves a son Clarence a wife and granddaughter Fern three sisters Mrs Lamson Mrs Young and Rose Charles of Los Angeles and three brothers Irvin Warren and Amos He was born in Indiana about eighty years ago Once owned the P M Smith farm west of Denver and later moved west to build a fortune The letter recalls 1866 river drowning rescue by Charles Stowman and Frank Hutchison at Mexico Mattie Smith later married A B Charpie The story notes baptism by Rev Max and mentions John Charles Denver and Cousin Almedia Medsker
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Frank Hutchison
Medford
Oregon
Denver
Clarence
Fern
Lamson
Young
Rose Charles
Los Angeles
Irvin
Iowa
Warren
Amos
P.m.smith
Charles Stowman
Clint Stowman
Mattie Smith
Mexico
A. B. Charpie
Keystone
John Benders
Dunkard
Benders
Mattie
Stowman
Hutchison
Frank
Max
Community Meeting for Men at Brethren Church Denver
A Community Meeting for Men is announced for Sunday at two o'clock at the Brethren Church in Denver. All men interested in community welfare are urged to attend. A permanent organization will probably be effected at this time. COME OUT.
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Brethren Church
Denver
Revival services conclude at Baptist Church
After a three weeks series of revival services at the Baptist Church the services closed Sunday evening. Sixteen accessions were made to the church and the entire community was greatly benefited. Rev Golden the pastor was in charge and a tireless worker. We feel that much good was accomplished.
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The
Baptist Church
Golden
Mrs Charles Derek Visited Derek Farm Near Denver
Mrs Charles Derek spent Monday at the Derek farm west of Denver as the guest of her daughter Mrs Glenn Brown.
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Charles Derek
Derek
Denver
Glenn Brown
Denver Tribune Contest for Names at The New Store
Five dollars in cash prizes plus three for best name and two for second best. The New Store opening in Denver invites entries from readers. Contest closes Friday January 28 with entry address at the Denver Tribune.
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Denver
Denver Tribune
Community Eyes New School Building In Jefferson Township
Western Jefferson Township including Mexico plans a new school as the current building is in bad repair and unsanitary. Architects work on two plans to submit to trustees. A State Board of Health inspector has inspected the old building and is expected to condemn it. A modern facility would serve school and civic needs for years.
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Jefferson Township
Mexico
D. S. Hood
State Board of Health
Indiana University Alumni Banquet Observed in Peru
Dr and Mrs E S Waymire and Miss Jessie Hurd of Denver High School attended the Indiana University Alumni Association meeting and banquet at the Peru High School Building in observance of IU s 101st anniversary. Officers elected: Elizabeth Wilson President Dr Waymire Vice President Henry Bailey Secretary Treasurer.
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E. S. Waymire
Jessie Hurd
Denver
Indiana University Alumni Association
Peru High School
Indiana University
Peru
Edmonson
Elizabeth Wilson
Waymire
Henry Bailey
Changes at the Denver Depot in Staffing
The Denver depot notes several staff moves over the week. Frank Thomas is moved to Hoover's, W. Bumgerdner fills his former post, and Thomas goes on a thirty day furlough. Bumgerdner was briefly ill. G N Grover fills his shift. Henry Brumiller is laid off temporarily to attend Peru High School next Monday.
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Denver
Frank
Thomas
Hoovers
W. Bumgerdner
Bomgerdner
G. N. Grover
Henry Brumiller
Peru High School
Sale Bills Adverts at The Tribune Office
Local notice invites readers to obtain sale bills at The Tribune Office. Includes instruction to visit or contact for copies and related printing services offered by the paper.
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the Tribune Ffice
Tribune
Aged Lady Catharine Trout Dies at Elwood
Mrs. Catharine Trout aged eighty four pioneer of Tipton county died at her home near Elwood after a yearlong illness. She leaves four children J W Trout John Trout Rosa Roney of California and Mrs W S Carson of Denver. Funeral held in Elwood with relatives attending from Denver and Tipton after a sorrowful lingering illness.
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Catharine Trout
Tipton County
Elwood
Trout
J. W. Trout
John Trout
Rosa Roney
California
W.S. Carson
Denver
Tipton
Nellie Garrison
Nellie
Good Laying Pullets in Miami County Report
Poultry raisers in Miami County average half as many eggs as hens. Bernie Whittenberger near Macy reports 25 eggs daily from 50 pullets using proper feed and electric lights from 8 to 8:45 pm. Feed is mainly corn and oats with oats in morning, corn later. County agent’s office at the Court House offers feeding information.
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Miami County
Bernie Whittenberger
Macy
Court House
Leroy O. Arnold Opens Law Office in Peru
Leroy O. Arnold announces the opening of his law offices at 44 S Broad Street Peru for general legal practice. He previously served as County Prosecutor, gaining wide county acquaintance and demonstrated ability as a lawyer. He offers ready service to those seeking an attorney.
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the Tribune
Leroy O. Arnold
S. Broadway
Peru
Arnold
Jefferson federation meeting moved to January 27 at Mexico church
H L Miller announces the Jefferson township federation of farmers monthly meeting is postponed from January 20 to January 27. A chicken supper will be served at the church in Mexico. Rotary club members from Peru will provide entertainment including recitations moving pictures and music.
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H. L. Miller
Jefferson
Woman's Baptist Missionary Society Meeting Notice
The Woman's Baptist Missionary Society will meet with Mrs Grace Eye next Thursday afternoon February 3rd. All are welcome as meetings grow in interest. Mrs A C C
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Woman’s Baptist Missionary Society
Grace Eye
Arnold See Visit With Parents At Home
Arnold See, student at Valparaiso, spent Sunday at home visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. See.
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Arnold See
Valparaiso
Mrs
W. T. See
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Ladies Aid
South Broadway
Hagee’s
O. L. Metsker
Almedia Medsker
L. L. Metsker
John Charles
Rs. Young
Alumni Association
Jefferson Federation
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