Big Bean Dinner Plans Draw Wide Attention in Peru
The Peru bean dinner set for July 22 draws large expected crowds from six counties and thousands from Miami County. Notables include Henry Estabrook, Charles Good, J. O. Batchelor, and Milton Kraus. George Steele chairs the reception committee. music by district bands and a fireworks display are planned. local Republicans aim to showcase Miami County GOP enthusiasm and hospitality.
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Peru
Miami County
Henry Estabrook
New York
Charles Good
Huntington
J. O. Batchelor
Marion
Watson
New
Goodrich
George Steele
Milton Kraus
Congress
Albert Ward
Frank M. Statesman
District Committee
State Committee
M E Church Seelow Sunday Activities and Services
The M E Church offers Sunday School at 9 30 a m Class Meeting at 10 45 a m Epworth League gathers after vesper services The Union Vesper services drew larger crowds last Sunday and seating will be provided next service at Fouts Fisher Lawn 7 30 p m Rev William Melton of Wanamaker Ind to preach next Sunday evening Rev Myers presiding Junior League picnic Thursday afternoon Choir rehearsals Tuesday and Friday Rev Myers to preach mid week service Thursday 7 45 p m Public invited to all services
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Epworth League
Fouts-Fisher Lawn
Brethren Church Announces Sunday Schedule
Bible School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30. Choir practice Friday evening. A hearty welcome awaits all who can attend any or all services. L A Myers pastor.
Baptist Church Sunday schedule and sermon by Rev Melton
The Baptist church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m B Y P U at 6 30 p m Bible Class Wednesday at 7 30 Rev Wm Melton of Wanamaker Ind will preach at the church Sunday morning and at the vesper service in the evenings The public is invited to attend and receive a hearty welcome T Murphy Clerk
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Wm. Melton
Wanamaker
Ind
the Baptist
Hy T. ‘Murphy
Sloss Call Incident Noted in Brief Chronicle
A fragmentary report recalls a Sloss call involving Berj and a shaken response after a fall. Details are sparse but indicate an on scene incident prompting follow up.
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Han Matthias
Denver Orchestra To Play At Skillman Chapel Festival
Next Thursday evening July 27 the Denver Orchestra travels five miles southeast of Denver to Skillman Chapel for a big festival and entertainment. An automobile delegation will accompany the group and all who wish to go should meet in Denver and be ready to depart by 7 30 p m. Everyone is invited to join the crowd and boost for Denver's orchestra.
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Denver
Skillman Chapel
Foot Amputation for Civil War Veteran
After weeks of suffering doctors decided to amputate the injured foot to save J. W. Ellis life. Two operations followed by a hospital transfer to Miami County Hospital Peru where the foot was removed Tuesday afternoon. He rests easily and is said to be progressing well for his age in the hot weather.
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J. W. Ellis
Mr. Ellis
Miami County
Peru
Ice Cream and Parcel Post Sale Planned by Ebenezer Ladies Aid
A fragment notes a social event for July 21 held in the basement with music by Deédaville as part of an Ebenezer Ladies Aid fundraiser. The piece references an ice cream and parcel post sale.
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Ebenezer
Ladies Aid
Peru Buggy Nets Ad by Harry L Hagee
Local ad from Harry L Hagee promotes Peru buggy nets noted for best quality and lowest prices. It highlights durability and affordability for outdoor use with emphasis on value.
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Harry “L. Hagee
Peru
Nets
Francis Marion Redmon: A Civil War Veteran’s Life Story
Francis Marion Redmon born 1845 in Cicero Indiana grew up near McMurty Prairie Tipton County. He enlisted December 1863 at 18 in 101st Indiana Co C serving with Sherman, later mustered out August 1 1865 in Indianapolis. He married Celia Umphries July 8 1866 at Sharpsville. they had six children and remained together fifty years.
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Marion
Francis Marion Redman
Cicero
Indiana
Tipton County
Baby
McMurty Prairie
Tipton
Jackson
Sister Mary Elizabeth
101St Reg. Ind. Vol. Co. C
U.S
Sherman
Washington
Louisville
Indianapolis
Jaackson
Sharpsville
Celia Umphries
Charles
W.C
Walter
Daisy
Frank
Celia
Threshing Season Opens Around Denver in 1916
Threshing began Tuesday near Denver for the 1916 season. Ed Benedict started at Henry Lewis’s east of Denver, while Runkle Hart crews worked at Bill West’s to thresh Woolley town Ring. Henry Lewis delivered the first new wheat to the Denver market at 1.07 per bushel, testing 60 pounds, with 28 bushels per acre. Wheat quality is good though yield may lag last year, and elevators recorded 1000 bu Tuesday and 1200 bu Wednesday.
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Denver
Ed Benedict
Henry Lewis
Runkle & Hartman Machine
Bill West
Woolleytown
Arm Breaks When Engine Kicks During Crank
I. C. Brower of East Denver broke the bones of a lower arm while cranking his automobile on Saturday morning. The engine kicked him, causing the injury, which will keep him from using his arm for a few weeks.
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I. C. Brower
Denver
Epworth League Market Set For Denver Store Saturday
The M. E. Epworth League will hold a market next Saturday afternoon at J. W. Garrison's Store in Denver. It opens at two o'clock and will feature all kinds of eatables.
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M. E. Epworth League
J. W. Garrison
Denver
Township Celebration Promises Music and Picnics for Indiana Admission
The fourth conference of township committees met at A. D. Grafft’s Mexico home to plan the Indiana admission celebration. Connor Grove offers shade and spring water for dinners with stands, speaking, and musical program featuring school chorus, flag drill, costumed girls, YWCA song, Wea saw class, piano duet, and a ladies quartet. Residents expect valuable exhibits and urge neighbors to bring picnic baskets.
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Indiana
A. D. Grafft
Mexico
Connor Grove
Ice Cream Social at Weasaw Church July 21 1916
An Ice Cream and Measuring Social will be held at Weasaw Church three miles northwest of Denver on Friday evening July 21 1916. Admission is a penny per foot with ice cream and cake served. Bring pennies and be ready for the measuring man. Souvenir at the door. Everyone invited.
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Weasaw Church
Denver
Rufus Kinzie Livestock and Farm Sale Auctioneer
Locally listed as Rufus Kinzie Auctioneer offering live stock and farm sale services. Contact Mexico residence No 17 or Mexico Hardware Store No 32 Bell Phone 613-O-M for information. Agent Standard Live Stock Insurance Co.
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Rufus Kinzie
Mexico
Bell
Agent Standard Live Stock Insurance Co
Card of Thanks for Sister Frank Matthias Family
The family extends gratitude to neighbors and friends for flowers and singing during the illness and death of their sister. Frank Matthias and sisters thank those who offered aid and support.
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Frank Matthias
Brethren S. C. E. Society Thanks Helpers For Social
The Tri bune column notes gratitude from the S. C. E. Society of the Brethren church for assistance at their social Saturday evening and extends thanks to the band boys for the music.
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the Tribune
S. 5. C. E. Society of the Brethren Church
Band Boys
Cut Rate Drug Dept Discounts Promote Household Items
Local store advertises 20 to 50 percent savings on patent medicines drugs and toilet articles. Williams, Colgates and assorted items priced 25 cents to 1 dollar with deep cuts as low as 19 cents. Also notes guests visiting from Mexico Ohio and Indianapolis and a local Union Guy Bugsy selling at Peru shop.
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Drug Dept
McCaffrey & Co
Peru
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Travelers
ABA
United States
M. E. Church
Brethren Church
L. A. Myers
ICE
Ream and
Parcel ST Social
Francis Marion Redmon
O. A. Phillips
ICE Cream Social
Martha Kline
Sarah McClain
Mr. Long
Ohio
E. S. Kline
Harry Eikenberry
Albert Eikenberry
Harry
Kingan Co
Guy Bugsy
Harry L. Hagee
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