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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
6
The Denver Brethren hold spring communion on Saturday June 19 at 7 o clock. Bible Study at 9 30 a m with Sam Clingaman as superintendent. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 00 p m. Children Day exercise on Sunday June 20. Public invited to all services. A T Wirick pastor.
Baptist Church invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 and B Y P A at 6 30 Children Day Program at 8 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 30 Pastor C F Goupen and E Church Denver announce Sunday School 9 30 a m preaching services morning and evening Pastor H W Pars
Cin M. E. Crurci hosts Sunday School in Chili at 9 30 a m with Amos Long as superintendent and H W as pastor leading the session.
Almeda Flora aged 68 years 7 months 16 days died Friday evening June 4 at Phi Delt Methodist hospital Indianapolis from heart trouble. Her remains were brought to Peru and taken to Mrs James Ash near Skillman Chapel. Funeral held Friday at Courter church with Rev Fisher officiating. interment in Courter cemetery. Widow of Levi Flora. survivors include Clarence Willis Anna Ash Jessie Noah Omer and Lova Hood.
An insurance agent urges immediate contact to secure fire, windstorm, flood and life policies. The message promises prompt payment of losses and lists policy types including fire, cyclone, health, life, burglary and auto. Phone number 12 provided.
The undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate of Ivan F. Donald late of Miami County deceased by the Miami Circuit Court on June 1, 1920. The estate is declared solvent. Attest: M. E. Andrews, Clerk. Hurd J. Hurst, Attorneys for Estate.
Twin baby girls born to Mr and Mrs L Hollenbeck Wednesday June 2 at the home of Mrs Hollenbeck’s sister near Marion died a few hours after birth and were interred Thursday afternoon in South Whitley cemetery. The parents who reside in Denver were notified during the birth and traveled to Marion to be with the mother. Community friends expressed sympathy for the family.
John Henry Kotterman of Mexico Ohio dies at home after a year with heart disease. He was born in 1840 in Ohio and was a father to William M Harley E and Oliver P Kotterman. Funeral services occur Tuesday at the Baptist church in Mexico officiated by Rev. Irwin Fisher, with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.
The Southern district of Christian Endeavours and Sunday Schools of the Brethren church will hold its tenth annual convention at College Corner on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 15 and 16. A fine program begins Tuesday evening with sessions on Wednesday morning, afternoon, and evening. Statewide speakers are listed with balanced music. A large Denver attendance is anticipated.
Children's Day services at the Denver Methodist church will be held Saturday evening June 12 at eight o'clock. The program is described as good and all are invited to attend, scheduled to avoid conflict with Baptist and Brethren church services on the following two Sunday nights.
Dow Trent has received a report from the State Department announcing his successful passing of the embalmer examination. He spent the winter and spring in Indianapolis attending school and after finishing the course, took the exam several weeks ago. The success allows him to practice the profession anywhere in the state.
The Annual Friend-Cress Family Reunion will be held in Peru city park on the third Sunday in June. Sunday, June 20th marks a large yearly gathering with relatives from across the state attending.
Fragmentary report notes Mr and Mrs Ed Benedict and Helen and Robert Delpy Tharp were shopping or out Saturday. Names appear in a stray item from a local store scene with no clear action or location.
Ivan F Dowald born October 19 1894 died May 24 1920 in Greeley Colorado aged 25 years 7 months 5 days He married May Ynder May 20 1917 and they had daughter Amber Lavan who died April 27 1919 At 22 years 9 months 21 days May also died January 20 1920 He taught school after moving to Colorado and joined the Denver Baptist church about 13 years ago He leaves a mother one brother four sisters and many relatives Services were held at the Baptist church with interment at Green Lawn Cemetery Mexico]]>
Preliminary population totals from the census bureau show Miami County at 28 668 with township and town allocations. Notable figures include Peru city 12 410, Amboy 460, Converse 1 049, Bunker Hill 550, Macy 297, North Grove 130, Ridgeview 477, and Denver未 listed separately as it had not yet separated.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Zook celebrate the arrival of a daughter born Friday June 4 weighing 8 pounds. Mother and baby are doing well.
Local ad from Peru Indiana promotes hominy meal and hog feed with a suggestion to buy now. Hagee's Harness Store urges quick purchase as hog prices are expected to rise and stresses immediate availability of hominy.
Dora Eilen Bollinger born June 22 1874 in Jefferson township Miami County Indiana died June 1 1920 aged 45 years 11 months 9 days. She joined the Brethren church at Mexico Indiana Feb 4 1890 aged 13 and remained faithful. She married Rev Isaac M Bollinger Sept 5 1897. he died Nov 11 1910. Survived by six children and her parents and brother Rufus Kinzie.
At the Staller country home on Sunday June 6 relatives gathered for a chicken dinner hosted by C W Staller and wife. Attendees from multiple Indiana towns shared music and photos. most siblings were present except Mrs Alva Mathews. Chas Bayless and family stayed through Mr Staller's absence. Cleve accompanied Mrs Wright to Tipton and returned Monday evening.
Miss May L Leedy of Macy and Dwight Shoemaker of Denver wed June 5 at United Brethren parsonage Peru with Rev Rosselet officiating. The couple, joined by Harry Leedy, plan to reside in Denver after securing a home and will live with Shoemaker’s parents, Charles and Mrs Shoemaker, while establishing a poultry business.
Wayne Miller arrives in Denver after a year at Purdue University studying chemical engineering. He plans a week of rest before traveling to Indianapolis to begin summer employment secured there.
John Benedict and his wife spent Sunday with John Benedict Sr. and his son Harry in a family gathering noted in local society notices.
Government bonds are safe and sound. Hold until maturity to receive guaranteed interest and face value. If you sell now the price may be lower than you paid, while buying more at current rates can yield future gains. Wise owners hold or buy, avoiding quick sale during market dips.
M W Robbins and Mrs W G Shumate returned from Indianapolis with Mr Robbins granddaughter Helen to seek help from Dr John F Burnhill. His assistant examined Helen and found ear development delay causing the hearing issue and that no immediate aid is possible though speech may improve as she grows older.
You should not risk losing horses cattle or hogs. L H Dice & Co offers live stock insurance against death from any cause with veterinary services included where needed. Hog insurance is a specialty and rates are reasonable. Denver agent lists terms and conditions.
Recruitment notice from Robert Burns Hospital Chicago invites young women to enter a nurse training program with board room laundry uniforms books and expenses furnished. Nurses home provided under strict supervision at 3807 Washington Blvd.
Local notice invites readers to obtain sale bills at The Tribune Office. The announcement emphasizes availability for buyers and sellers seeking printed auction or sale documents.
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