03 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
1
A. D. Vore of Miami formerly Denver died Wednesday morning June 25 at 6 30. The funeral services were held at the home Friday at ten. He was about seventy two years old and is the father of Miss Sue Vore who works at the John S Hiaie Co Store in Peru.
A Denver organized tour of about sixty five autos visited the north part of Miami and Fulton counties on Thursday to promote the Fourth of July celebration. The band played in Chili Roann Gilead Akron Thelma Rochester Macy Deedsville Perrysburg Twelve Mile Mexico and Peru to enthusiastic crowds. Cars were supplied by N. B. Hunt I. C. Brower the Denver Garage Millican and Piper Edgar Lewis John Cornell Foster Long W. A. Belt Earl Baker Dr Musselman C F Fite Jake Fouts Ira Eickenberry W. S. Carson Chas Simon and Lewis Gustin as the parade summoned their visit.
The issue presents the Winona Interurban railway new time table with effect starting Sunday June 29. Morning and evening trains see little change while the night trains are altered.
The committee has secured Ramshorn Brown a noted preacher lecturer to speak at 2 00 p m and Hon Harvey Cole of Peru will deliver the forenoon address Final arrangements were completed at Friday’s meeting Stand and other privileges are sold and everything will be ready for a big day
The event features a 9:00 parade with prizes for best decorated auto and other categories. Activities include musical acts, speaking, games, races, a balloon ascent, and a Denver baseball game versus Peru Merit. Prizes range from 25c to $2 with various entries open to all. Bring dinner for the grove picnic.
Afternoon program lists musical selections and speaking event at 1 30. At 2 00 p m speaking followed by amusements for girls and boys under 12 and free for all foot races plus fat man and 100 yard dash, hurdle race, greased pole climb and pie eating contest with prizes. Baseball game at 4:00 p m.
Evening on Public Square features a 7 30 program with home talent musical acts and a band concert. A pigeon shoot runs from 9 30 a m all day with prizes, inviting residents and visitors to come early and stay late for a town wide celebration.
The parade forms on the commons near the elevators and travels a clockwise route via Yorick Street to Harrison, Dawalt's corner, Washington Avenue, Dr Musselman’s residence, and Harrison Street before returning toward the grove. A float prize of 10 dollars is awarded for the best float and a second prize of 5 dollars.
Sunday School begins 9 30 a m with a men's Bible Class women s class and a boys class promised to be of special interest The Sister s Society of Christian Endeavor meets Thursday at 2 p m for devotional meeting and officer election A hearty welcome to all seeking Sunday School and Kingdom work is urged with cordial invitations extended.
The B Y P A gathers at 6 45 p m with leader Miss Alta Griffith guiding a goodly number of young people. Prayer Meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 45 p m. No choir practice Friday due to the Fourth of July celebration. Public invited. Ray Banks Pastor.
Report lists committees with member names for B Y P U organizations. Rev Banks Edith Baber Elsie O Blenis on Sick Committee. Alta Griffith Margaret O Blenis Fern Zook on Sick. Flower Committee includes Alma Baber Raymon Zook Flora Shafer. Social Committee lists Chloe Cunningham Beamer Black Elbert Zook Myrtle Armantrout and Omer Zobk.
The Denver Garage Co begins a series of weekly ads in the Trerim to share items of interest to automobile owners. Messrs Guinn and Hobbs are young hustlers who have quickly built a fine trade with good work and fair prices. They invite local repairs and claim it pays to trade at home.
Mr. and Mrs. John Cutler and granddaughter Mrs. Wall Fellows with two children visited Mrs. Jane Cornell for Saturday afternoon activities.
The writer questions odd behavior and possible alcohol use among locals. They wonder where residents obtain stimulating liquids and note possible dampening effects. The note asks if anyone has heard peculiar growling noises, jokingly fearing a tiger may be roaming the area.
An east bound C. and O. fast line passenger train derailed about two miles after Fulton, beyond Peru, injuring about twenty five passengers. The speed was about forty mph. no fatalities occurred. Heat is blamed for rails turning. Serious injuries were taken to Wabash hospital in Peru.
Benneth Andrews, son of Dr. O B Andrews of Peru, fell Thursday afternoon under a barn overhang. He broke both bones at the wrist of his right arm. He is visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Merritt Murphy of Woolley town where the accident occurred. Dr Newell set the bones and he is recovering well.
Closed on Fourth business hours in Denver will halt all day or part of the day as residents attend the city celebration. Local shops including L C Dukes & Co Denver Tribune Office The People s Grocery W E Howes Co Long s Breeding Barn Donaldson s Drug Store J W Garrison Grocery Kessler s Tin Shop and Millikan Drug Store will suspend operations.
The ninth Annual Summer School of Missions for women of all denominations took place at Winona Indiana from June 19 to 27. Five Brethren Church women attended sessions last Thursday and shared information and inspiration from various missionary fields. Attendees included Mrs. Alice Maus, Mrs. Ida Eikenberry, Mrs. Blanch Gilbert, Mrs. Mary Flora, and Mrs. Anna Wood.
For the public we offer auto service to Whitmore Grove on July 4. Those wanting door-to-door pickup may call Milliron & Piper. return trips available. Price ten cents each.
Mrs. Clayson Bender and daughter Irene of Peru spent Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs Newton Bell and family, sharing a day of family reunion and hometown connection.
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