Boy Crippen Drowned in Hel River Near Chili
Kenneth Crippen aged 19 of Chili drowned in the Hel River near Chili on Saturday night while swimming with friends. His brother Everett fought to save him but both nearly lost their lives. the body was recovered about an hour later and funeral services were held Monday at 2 PM in Chili Cemetery.
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Kenneth Crippen
Andrew Crippen
Chili
Hel River
Everett Crippen
Young Crippen
Wagner
Penn
Crippen
Dale Landers
Everett
Kenneth
Yverett
Thes
Chili Cemetery
Kenneth Crippen 1900 1919 Obituary
Emery Kenneth Crippen son of Andrew J and Florence A Crippen was born March 16 1900 and died May 21 1919 at age 19 years 2 months 15 days. He left behind a grieving father mother four brothers five sisters two grandmothers and many friends. He graduated Chili school in 1916 with eight grade class. On his last Monday he left for work promising to return Saturday night. While swimming with friends he struggled for help and drowned before rescue could reach him.
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Emery Kenneth
Andrew J
Florence A. Crippen
Kenneth
Russell
Ross Brewer
Peru
Adda
Everett
Orvile
Rosie
Dorothy
Margaret
Robert
Kevin
Grandma Crippen
Chili
Death of Mrs. H F Keeney Featured in Letter
A letter received by Mr. and Mrs. A G Carson of South Denver reports the death of Mrs. H F Keeney, formerly of the area. The note dates May 17 1919 from Swayzee detailing her paralytic stroke on May 20, burial at Columbia City May 25, and Keeney's plans including residences in Columbia City New York and a Hudson River home.
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A. G. Carson
South
Denver
H. F. Keeney
Keeney
Mabel
Musselman Tombaugh
Sway
Swayzee
Mrs. Garson
Clara
Columbia City
Hudson River
New York State
Mrs Wildman Dies After Fall Near Harrison Street
Mrs Anna Wildman died at her Denver home near Harrison street yesterday morning after a fall a week earlier caused a fracture of her right hip. Elderly and in poor health she received aid from family and physician but passed away at six o clock yesterday. Funeral services are set for 3 30 this afternoon.
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Anna Wildman
Harrison Street
Denver
Decoration Day Services in Denver Baptist Church
Decoration Day events in Denver featured a morning service at 10 o'clock led by Rev. White. Soldiers decorated graves at the cemetery, with Denver Band guiding processions to both church and graves. A camp fire gathering in the church in the evening celebrated returning soldiers with enthusiastic accounts of experiences and homecoming joys.
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Baptist
Denver
White
Drmg
Letter From Lloyd Berger A Soldier Mother's Day Note
Pvt Lloyd H. Berger writes from France May 11 1919 praising his mother and family. He recalls a Mother's Day service with flowers for living and dead mothers, hopes for a June departure home, and plans for a Paris visit if granted leave. He speaks of faith, hearing Dr Chester, and keeping health as he serves with G Co 22nd Engineers.
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Chester
New Jersey
Dr. Chester
France
Mother i
Wensan
Halem
Indiana
Paris
States
Pvt
G-Co
Great Concert Supports Denver Band in Peru
A packed Denver Methodists Church heard a Peru led musical program last Wednesday to raise funds for a newly formed Denver Band. Soloists Elmo Gustin Dwight Thornburg Clayson Bell and Edwin Schubert. readings Hazel Mosshamer and a Schubert–Mosshamer duo. the Denver orchestra members included Edwin Schubert Laurence Schubert Clayson Bell Hazel Mauss hammer Ivan Smith Curtis Stockdale. The event drew cheers for Peru and netted money for the band, with praise for all who organized and performed.
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Denver
Clayson Bell
Edwin Schubert
Hazel Mosshamer
Schubert
Mosshamer
Laurence Schubert
Hazel Mausshamer
Ivan Smith
Peru
Curtis Stockdale
Franklin College Male Quartette Concert at Baptist Church
The Franklin College Male Quartette will perform at the Baptist Church on Tuesday evening June 10 at 8 30. The program includes patriotic and humorous songs readings violin solos and there is no admission charge. A free will offering will be taken to cover travel expenses. All are welcome.
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Franklin College
Baptist Church
Mr Cand Mrs Cleve Bee and Family Note Decoration
Mr Cand Mrs Cleve Bee and their children Lawrence and Francis with Willard Eye and their mother M Charles Eg pbtentied: Decoration.
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Cleve Bee
Lawrence and
Francis
Willard
Eye
M Charles Eg
Baptist Church Weekly Schedule of Services
Sunday School at 9 30 Morning Service at 10 45 B P U at 7 00 Evening Service 8 00 Teacher Training Wednesday 8 00 Choir Practice Friday 8 00 All are welcome to these services Pastor William Melton invites the community to attend
Brethren Church Plans Special Sunday Services
Brethren Church announces a special Brethren Day with Bible Study at 9 30 a m Supt Sam Clingaman preaching at 10 30 a m on Brethrenism and Family Relation Young People meet at 7 30 p m led by Vada Leffel Children’s Day Exercises follow at 8 30 p m Midweek service Thursday at 8 30 p m public invited L A Myers pastor
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Sam Clingaman
Vada Leffel
L. A. Myers
Sabbath School Meet at 9 30 in Church
The Sabbath School will meet at 9:30 in the church with Alvin F. White serving as pastor.
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Alvin F. White
Children’s Day Entertainment at Methodist Church
The Children’s Day entertainment by the Methodist Church in Denver will be held this year on Sunday evening June 15. A nice program is being prepared by the children, which is sure to be enjoyed by all. Everyone is welcome.
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Methodist Church
Denver
Two Denver Graduates Earn Peru High School Diplomas
Wayne Miller and Lyman Bond, esteemed Denver youths, earned diplomas from Peru High School on Tuesday night. They completed their high school work with splendid records.
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Wayne Miller
Lyman Bond
Denver
Peru
Mrs Cheston Long Hosts Guests in Forest Gathering
Mrs. Cheston Long and Mr. Long hosted a forest gathering with Ina Fouts attending as a guest. The event highlighted social ties and community presence among local residents.
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Eel River
Gripper
Decoration Service
Lloyd Berger
A. P.O
St. Ajgman
Poly DE Misuer
Aera
Wm. Melton
Brethren Church
The
Children’s Day Entertainment
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