Uncle Howard's Letter From South Florida in 1022
Intimate reminiscence from July 17 1022 recounting Woolleytown childhood days, old stores, mail carriers, the Sunday School secretaries, and local characters. The letter reflects early 20th century rural life, school memories, and family ties alongside notes on politics and a vivid fishing report.
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South Florida
Uncle Henry
Uncle Ezra
Woolleytown
Grandpa Murphy
Grandpa Cook
Grandpa Harp
Teddy
Almeda Medsker
Brigham
de Scribe
Byron Medsker
Algo
Ben Guyer
Orwig
Merritt Murphy
Ezra
Oren Cook
Lizzie Oblinger
Sadie Andrews
Merritt
Janie
Grover Cleveland
Mort Andrews
Dutch
Blaine
Logan
Grover
Ab Earhart
Grandma Kirby
Denver
Grimes
Topsy
Henry
Indiana
Iowa
Denver Women's Missionary Society Hosts Chili Society Event
The Women's Missionary Society of the Denver Baptist Church will entertain the Chili Baptist Missionary Society at the home of Mrs. S Poorman in East Denver next Thursday afternoon August 3. Mrs Jettie Murphy will be the leader and a good program has been arranged. every member is earnestly invited to attend as they renew old acquaintances.
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Women’s Missionary Society
Denver Baptist Church
Chili Baptist Missionary Society
S. Poorman
Denver
Jettie Murphy
Birthday Social for Mrs. W. C. Redman at Peru
Mrs. W. C. Redman of Peru celebrated her birthday with a fried chicken dinner for family and 30 relatives. Guests included Frank Redmon, Walter Redman, John Lowell, Marion Redmon, and Marcella Matthews of Indianapolis. Music from piano and victrola accompanied the evening as greetings were exchanged for many more birthdays.
Aeroplane visits Denver for joy rides on windy day
Eight Denver residents paid five dollars for a ride when a Kokomo plane landed at S. D. Raber’s field west of town. The pilot offered tours and the riders Paul Sargent E. S. Kline Wilton Kline Ed Goff Bunny Grimes Lyman Bond Donald Musselman and Glen Smith praised the high life and the clear air despite wind.
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Denver
Kokomo
S. D. Raber
Paul Sargent
E. S. Kline
Wilton Kline
Ed Goff
Bunny Grimes
Lyman Bond
Donald Musselman
Glen Smith
Power Dam Visit Spurs Talk of Large Indiana Resort
Henry Lewis and son Edgar joined Wren Mohler O Armantrout and B F Lee on a trip to Norway to view the construction of a new power dam. The project will supply electricity and, once completed, form a large artificial lake enhancing Indiana as a regional resort area.
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Henry Lewis and Son
Edgar
Wren Mohler
O. Armantrout
B. F. Lee
Norway
Indiana
Town Marshal Calls Weed and Alley Cleanliness
Town Marshal E S Kline warns property owners and tenants to cut weeds and keep alleys clean or he will act at their expense. All streets must be kept open and free of blockades.
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Kline
Stockdale Buys Buick Six For Family Enjoyment
C. B. Stockdale is now driving a Buick six he purchased in the first week. Though not a new car it is in first class condition and will provide his family with much enjoyment.
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C. B. Stockdale
Mr. Stockdale
South Bend Trio Visits Denver on Lake Eagle Trip
Mrs. E. E. Saline and daughter Celia, Misa Patricia Beck, and Orra Davis of South Bend motored to Denver Sunday on their way home from Eagle's Lake to visit William Grimes, father of Mrs. Saline. They were supper guests at C. O. Derck's home.
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E. E. Saline
Celia
Misa Patricia Beck
Orra Davis
South Bend
Denver
Eagle’s Lake
William.Grimes
C. O. Derck
Wifa
Birthday party for Helen Shumate includes friends and farewells
Sunday July 23 Helen Shumate celebrated her seventh birthday with many young guests on the lawn. Refreshments were served and games played as she received gifts. In August she departs for Indianapolis to attend the school for the deaf for nine months, leaving behind family and close caretakers.
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Helen Shumate
Anna Catharine Staller
Annette Dock
Fern Cover
Carmen Holton
Treva
Eva
Bernice Ream
Alma
Elizabeth Kinzie
Caroline
May van Dusen
Helen
J. H. Cunningham
George Fites
Perry Tharp
Vern Kinzie
Walter and
Dale
A. P. Guise
Indianapolis
School For the Deaf
Baby Boy Born to Guinn Family in July Morning
Sunday morning July 23 at 5 30 a baby boy weighing 64 pounds was born to Mr and Mrs F D Guinn. The family names him Glen Richard after his grandfather J R Wright. Mrs A P Guise is the nurse in charge. Mother and baby are doing nicely.
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F. D. Guinn
Glen Richard
J. R. Wright
A. P. Guise
Mother
Babe
Harter Couple Given Miscellaneous Shower Near Mexico
Mr and Mrs Russel Harter were surprised with a miscellaneous shower at their east of Mexico home. About forty relatives and friends attended and presented cut glass aluminum ware silverware a china dinner set and other gifts. Ice cream and cake were served and the event was enjoyed by all.
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Russel Harter
Mexico
Mrs. Harter
Baber and Dangerfield Guests of Floyd Smith in Peruthé
Daniel Baber and wife along with Charles Baber and wife and Miss Anna Dangerfield spent Saturday evening as guests of Floyd Smith and family in Peruthé.
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Daniel Baber
Charles Baber
Anna Dangerfield
Epworth League and Sunday School at Denver Church
The Denver church schedules Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. led by B. Stockdale. Epworth League meets at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday with the program on Choosing the Line of Greatest Resistance. Floyd Fouts leads the lesson based on Daniel 1 8 21. Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Pastor H W Pars invites all to attend.
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Denver
A.m. CO
B. Stockdale
Epworth League
Floyd Fouts
John L
H. W. Pars
Sunday School and Services at Chili Invite All
Clint M. E. Cuuren announces Sunday School at Chili at 9 30 a m led by L V Doud superintendent Preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m All are invited to attend all services.
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Clint M. E. Cuuren
Chili
V. Doud
Baptist Church Schedule and Welcome
Sunday School at 9 30 led by Supt Omer E Zook. Preaching at 10 30. B Y P A at 6 30 with preaching followed by prayer meeting at 7 30. Wednesday service at 7 30 with Acts 26. A hearty welcome awaits in the friendly church on the hill. Pastor C F Gotpen.
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Omer E. Zook
C. F. Gotpen
Brethren Church Bible Study at 9 30 AM
The public is invited to all services led by Pastor W F Jonyson with N B Brower listed. Bible study at 9 30 a m on September date.
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B. Brower
W. F. Jonyson
Denver M. E. Church Ladies Aid to Meet August 2
The Ladies Aid Society of the Denver M. E. Church will hold a meeting next Wednesday afternoon August 2 at Mrs. Walter McHenry's home. Assistants include Mesdames Ross McHenry John Cunningham and Celia Redman. Roll call asks for current events.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Denver M. E. Church
Walter McHenry
Missionary Society Meeting Led by Mrs Clingan
The Denver Brethren Church group plans its regular monthly business and devotional meeting next Thursday afternoon at the church. Mrs Bessie Clingaman will lead the session and a good attendance is desired.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the
Denver Brethren Church
Bessie Clingaman
Competent Horse Shoer Opens in Denver Indiana
S POORMAN announces a skilled horse shoer is available at his shop in Denver Indiana offering expert farrier services.
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S. Poorman
Denver
Indiana
Marion man joins Denver shop to aid ill owner
Leo Walls of Marion arrived in Denver Tuesday and began work Wednesday morning in the S. Poorman blacksmith shop. Poorman has been in ill health for some time, his grandson Paul Sargent helping but unable to work. It is hoped Poorman will soon feel better.
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Leo Walls
Marion
Denver
S. Poorman
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Frank Lee, Sr
Perry Cornell
Hiner Hills
Southern Bank and Trust Co
Miami Herald
Stuart
J. H. Newham
Stanley Kitching
The
Herald
E. B. Douglas
Douglas
Miami
Capt
Chas. Thompson
Knights Key
Uncle Howard
Chili Society
Little Ed
Denver Bread
J. E. Goff
Denver, Ind
Brethren Church
M E. Ladies Aid Society
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