Twelve Mile Fourth of July celebration draws large turnout
Hot July weather did not stop the Twelve Mile Fourth celebration as about 2000 people enjoyed music by the Fulton Brass Band, ice cream stands, and a full program of races and contests. Local dignitaries marshal the event. highlights included a Twelve Mile baseball win 16 to 9, prize races, pie contests, and a comic parade.
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Fulton Brass Band
U. B. Ladies’ Aid
Chancy Cook
Clarence Oldham
Earl Harmon
Harmon
Jim Black
John Hoover
Tom Dalzell
David Moss
Mr. Moss
Morgan
Pickerin
Ed Lee
Ulvich
Pete Johnson
Fire destroys dwelling. roof ignited by sky rocket
The building burned to the ground last Wednesday night with a conjectured fire origin from a 4th of July sky rocket striking the roof. The piano was nearly all that could be saved as neighbors assess the loss. Meanwhile Mrs. Irvin Miller visited Mrs. Florence Cress on Friday.
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Irvin Miller
Florence Cress
Clem Cress
Hazen Miller
Peru
Denver
Lizzie Skinner
Chicago
Inda Smith
Tom
Rural Route Residents Share Weekend Visits in Peru
Rural Route 23 residents and neighbors were noted visiting relatives and enjoying weekend gatherings. Entries mention Jacob Stanton traveling to Peru for corn, plus visits among the Lee, Sullivan, Matthias, Berger, Dillman, Goodwin, and Marburger households during the Fourth of July period.
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Jacob Stanton
Peru
Mrs. Danes
Nona Sullivan
S. D. Bergét
F.S. Matthias
Lew Marburger
Elmer See
Anderson
J. M. Lee
Denver visit and local social volleys
Mrs Lydia Forgy of Lafayette visits Denver friends this week. The embroidery club is hosted by Miss Lois Kline on Wednesday. Georgia Martin of Peru visits Mr and Mrs Levi Armantrout this week with her mother arriving later. Ralph Smith reports safe arrival in Portis Kansas and sends twenty five cents for the Denver Tribune. A long list of locals including O B Andrews Peru Verl Andrews Erie Mert Andrews Rochester W W Sellers Roy Marley Foster Long C M Long and Ina Fouts are hosted by Judson Long and family Sunday.
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Albert Berger
Aaron Berger
Webster Moody
Mary Berger
Florence Marburger
Denver
Robert Kline
Harry
P. S. Sullivan
F. S. Matthias
Macy
Lydia Forgy
Lafayette
Georgia Martin
Penu
Levi Armantrout
Ralph Smith
Portis
Kansas
The
Tribune
O. B. Andrews
Peru
Verl Andrews
Erie
Mert Andrews
Margaret Waggoner
Rochester
W. W. Sellers
Roy Marley
Foster Long
A. C. Cunningham
Aly Long
Cheston Long
C. M. Long
Ina Fouts
Judson Long
Harvey Ferrow
Joe Mohler
George Mohler
E. I. Saline
Cecelia
South Bend
Ind
Helen
Oliver Fetrow
Harvey Fetrow
Port
Red Building Under Construction At Burned Corner
Charles Grimes directs a crew laying the foundation and raising walls for a new one story concrete building on the site of the recently burned structure. The structure uses poured concrete interior walls and outer concrete blocks with three business rooms planned.
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Charles Grimes
Mysterious Supper Planned in Perrysburg Indiana
A Mysterious Supper will be hosted in Perrysburg Indiana on Saturday evening July 18 1912 by the Young People’s M E Sunday School Class. Everyone is invited.
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Perrysburg
Ind
M. E
Notice to Public by J. W. Garritson
Public notice from J. W. Garritson calling all debtors to appear at the house and settle accounts promptly.
Farm Notice Prohibits Berry Picking Without Permission
A farm announces no berry picking allowed on the property without explicit permission. Violators face prosecution.
Local Social Notes From Peru and Surrounding Areas
Community diary records visits and dinners among residents of Peru Chili Hammond Wagoners and Port with several illnesses noted. Dr J H Millikan improves after pneumonia and a Denver party attends a banquet for Four States Tourist automobilists in Peru city park.
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Denver
Peru
Four States
Myr
Henry Lewis
Edgar Lewis
I. C. Brower
Joseph Norris
O. Arman
Trout
The Hunter and the Umbrella of Wealth
A storm traps a hunter in a hollow log while a moral tale urges starting a bank account now. The parable compares financial prep to an umbrella that protects a family during inevitable storms.
Home Bakery and Lunch Room Ad Opens Nearby
In Mrs. Darnell's building a new bakery and lunch room offers short orders and ice cream on hand at all times. The ad highlights the bakery side and its convenient location for quick meals and treats.
Brethren Church Sunday Schedule Update
The Brethren Church lists 9:30 Sunday School, morning preaching, and evening services. Christian Endeavor meets Sunday at 6 30 PM.
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Christian Endeavor
Denver Baptist Church Sunday Services Notice
Denver Baptist Church invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 in the morning and Sunday evening services at 6 30 with B Y P U and a 7 00 prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
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Denver Baptist Church
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Grimes Cement Block Building
W. E. Howgs
General Merchandise
Indiana
Pete Carson
Art Waltz
Donald Musselman
Stephen G. Conrad
Potlavoca
Texas
Benjamin Crawford
Charleston
Pittsburg
John Crawford
William Zook
Helen McCowan
Fulton
Hoovers
Pe Barnhart
Hoover
Truman Murden
Will Lantz
Elba
Sullivan
Frank Matthias
Will Ream
Joe Dillman
Family
Minnie Guise
Ebenezer
Bertha Lee
E. O. Sullivan
Mud Lake
Pearl Goodwin
Danville
Ill
J. W. Garritson
W. M. Latta
Chili
C. W. Statesman
Emma McCoy
Earl
J. H. Millikan
Gale Stowman
Hazel Wright
Nellie Garrison
QO. A. Phillipe
John Slislur
Hammond
Anna Shadel
Wagoners
J. W. Warren
Warren
Farmers Bank
Home
Epworth League
Brethren Church
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