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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1914
Page
5
The new Christian Church at Macy will be formally dedicated on July 12 with ceremonies and celebration. Prominent pastors and lay workers plan to attend. Macy will wear gala attire. A town leader calls the dedication “Macy's Biggest Day.”
The regular meeting was held last Wednesday at Mrs. Marie Marley’s home. Mrs. Marley was assisted by Mesdames Clara Long, Ina Fouts and Ohma Q Blenis. National colors framed the decor with refreshments of ice cream cake candy and coffee served.
Rev. J. B. Cook preached at the M. E. Church Sunday morning and evening while Rev. L. G. Jacobs was visiting relatives in Ohio. Cook departed Tuesday for Kentucky to join his wife. Jacobs plans to return later this week to resume agala appointments next Sunday.
Charles Alderfer ends his link with the Ranff Shows and Sylvia arrives in Denver. Mrs Alderfer and son Roy homeward bound on Wednesday while Charley plans to join Friday. A dull season is cited as the main reason for quitting the show.
The Denver M E Epworth League hosts an ice cream social on the lawn at Lewis Gustin home in Denver Indiana on Saturday evening July 14 1914. Tea cream cake lemonade and more will be served. Everyone is cordial invited to come and have a good time.
Guests gathered at Mrs Samantha Brower's South Denver home for a Fourth of July picnic. Attendees included Mrs Mary Rickoff of Indianapolis Mrs Jessie Taylor of Milwaukee Mrs Emma Donaldson and many Brower relatives from Peru and nearby communities. A fine noonday dinner was served and enjoyed by all present.
Mrs Dee Brower and Mr and Mrs Charles Way mire hosted Sunday gatherings. Guests included Pearl Olds Fay Leedy and numerous Deedsville Perrysburg youths picnicked at North Mud Lake. Visits extended to Amboy Chili Rochester Akron Waterloo and Denver with family holders and relatives attending dinners and overnight stays.
Dr J H Millikan, prominent Henry County physician and later Denver drugstore operator, died Friday night after a yearlong illness. Born in Henry County, he studied medicine in Cincinnati, practiced in several counties, built a large Denver practice, then ran a drug store. He leaves wife and two daughters Helen and Elizabeth. Funeral at home Monday, with services by Rev J B Cook and Rev J F Lutey, body shipped to Newcastle for interment. Citizens State Bank closed during services.
Dr. J Hadley Millikan of Henry County Indiana lived a long professional life spanning Allopath and Homeopath training in Cincinnati and Indiana. He practiced in Elwood Richmond Denver and later ran a local drug store after retiring due to ill health. He leaves wife Emma Thornburg and daughter Helen with two infant losses Elizabeth and Mary Kirby. He supported public reforms and served the community with dedication.
Henry Lewis president reports the condition of Farmers Bank a private bank at Denver Indiana at close of business June 30 1914 with assets liabilities totaling 90 956 79 Noble B Hunt cashier swears to the truth of the statement before P M Smith notary public on July 6 1914 notary commission expires September 14 1914.
Generous in advocacy of improvements, a capable physician, courteous and loyal. A devoted husband and father, he loved his family and wished to stay with them. A longtime member and trustee of M FE church in Elwood, he faced death with dignity, upheld by faith in Christ. He was an honored K of P member and rests after a life of service.
Card of Thanks to kind friends and neighbors for assistance during long illness and death of husband and father. Grateful for flowers and music. May the Lord bless you and spare you sorrow. Signed by Mrs. J. H. Millikan and daughters Helen and Elizabeth Danger?
Mr and Mrs Charles Pyle and family were guests of C C Harris and family over Sunday.
Next Sunday Bible School at 9 30 a m Preaching at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m Bible Class Tuesday at 8 00 p m Choir Practice Friday Council Saturday 8 00 p m All members urged to attend Notes The Bible School invites all to join and welcomes visitors Men may leave coats at home to be comfortable Public invited to attend services G Wood Pastor
The Baptist Church outlines Sunday School at 9 30 a m and a 10 30 a m preaching service with Psalms 92 12. Evening services at 6 30 p m and 8 00 p m feature The Ministry of Music and Mark 5 19. Wednesday prayer at 7 45 p m includes a monthly business meeting with quarterly officer reports. Choir practice Friday at 7 45 p m. Ray Banks, Pastor.
The M. E. Church schedules a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m and Friday choir practice. Sunday services include Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Epworth League at 6 30 p m. Pastor Leo Glenn Jacobs invites the public to attend any service.
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