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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
6
The Farmers' Bank announces it will open for business on Saturday June 19 inviting the public to visit on opening day. Henry Lewis, President, and Noble L B Hunt, Cashier, extend courtesies and solicit patronage with assurances of courteous service.
A very severe storm resembling a cyclone struck Denver Sunday evening. The wind tore down about 75 fruit and shade trees in and around town. streets were nearly impassable due to scattered limbs and trees. The storm’s path was about a quarter mile wide and several miles long.
Mrs. Mary Smith and daughter Olivia depart Tuesday evening for Denver and other Colorado points for an extended visit with relatives and friends. Mr. Smith accompanies them to Logansport.
Dr Newell and wife traveled to Indianapolis last Wednesday. VW Sellers had an exciting runaway Saturday night with no damage beyond broken buggy shafts. The repeated sale note records 714 cents for binder twine at LC Dukes & Co.
Mr and Mrs Henry Lewis hosted a June 13 dinner for their son Edgar celebrating his twenty first birthday. Attendees included Lorenzo Mohler Clint Murphy Earl Murphy Russell Long Lee Long Lorenzo Doud and Mr and Mrs A C Cunningham. Guests enjoyed roast chicken strawberries cake and other eatables and wished Edgar many more birthdays.
The contract for the Leavitt Free Gravel Road was let last Tuesday to Trippear & Son of Peru. Six bids were submitted, including Leavitt & Vandevender of Denver at 7600 and Golf of Tipton at 7652, KE U Z Co at 7730, Burke at 7798, and Parker at 8054.
Rev Edward G Marburger will lead services at Mt Zion Church one mile northwest of Denver on Sunday June 20. A well known local figure reared near Deedsville and longtime Union Tp teacher, he is currently studying in Indianapolis. The sermon title is A Sue and A Shield.
To those indebted to me would ask that you call and pay Grant Moon.
Peru rapidly grows dry as over twenty saloons quit Monday evening while eight stores delay closings until November. After that only open saloons may remain, sparing workingmen from temptation to spend wages. If you seek a Buggy and Harness, visit Agers Harness Store in Peru Indiana.
A compilation of local movements and social calls in Roann Peru and Gilead. Henry Keim bought a horse near Roann. Walter Berger visited Gertrude Fites. Nellie Zegafuse visited with Ida Tom banoh. Helen Robbins works for Frank Day. Attendees at a Denver show include Roy Landis Fannie Lukenbill Jesse Lukenbill Harry Stuber Lonzo Lukenbill. Albert Dewalt and wife visited his in laws Sunday. In Peru on Tuesday were West Stuber, wife and son Edwin Clarence Stuber and wives. Walter Butt and wife Thursday. Mrs Frank Day and daughter Effie Arner Alspauch and Grace. Perry Township public schools begin June 19 at 8 pm at M E Church in Gilead. Ebenezer Children day well attended. Will Zartman and son George of Mexico visited with daughter Mrs Clarence Stuber Saturday and Sunday. Edna Dewald passed through Wednesday. Quimby Lowe and wife did a Peru business trip Saturday. The editor admits missing fishing last week due to high muddy water. crawfish and suckers were the only bites.
Next Sunday at 10 30 a m Rev Green Leaf will speak to children. Parents should have their child attend. In the evening the Baptist Sunday School plans a children's entertainment with all invited.
Through the columns of the TRBIUNE I wish to express my sincere thanks to those who so ably assisted in extinguishing the fire and saving my property. Willard Kinley.
The M E Church lists Sunday School at 9 30, preaching at 10 3 by Dr C C Cissel district superintendent. Pastor to administer the sacrament. Evening Epworth League devotional 6 30, Prayer Meeting Thursday 7 30. Teachers meeting Sunday 7 30. Jr Epworth Saturday 2 00 conducted by Mrs Ina Fouts.
The bulletin lists preaching at 10 30 and 2 00 with Junior Union at 6 30 P M. Bible readings at 7 30 Tuesday and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. Friday features choir rehearsal at 7 30.
Miss Vena Jones attended dinner hosted by Misses Hazel and Gladys Kreider. Lulu Staller returned from Peru. OC Rannells family and Dick Warris family were hosted by OT Hedge. Omer Yoder family visited G W Staller. Joe Bush family spent Sunday in Peru. Leavitt family hosted by Milon Leavitt. Balsbaugh family guests of Walter Balsbaugh. Brubaker siblings visited Fern Lewis near Peru who is ill. Elba Waters visited Elsie Knaulf. Will Carter family visited Tru man Knauff. Charlie Brown and Gail Carter dined with Arthur Brown. George Thompson hosted others. Ed Thompson and Wilson Friend families noted. Mrs. Jane Petty visited daughter in Roan. Hattie Helm family guests of LWH Dice. AR Tennis and family guests of Mrs. B. Kinzie. Walter Meal and wife now Denver residents. Ruth Lutey visiting grandparents O A Ifrick in Defiance. Will Andrews and others at Claude Bridegroom’s. Mrs. Bell Drayer returned from Rochester. Rudolph Brandt family and Miss McDougal guests. Mary Berkheiser called to Rochester for brain fever in granddaughter. LH Dice family returning from Wawaka with Misses Pauline and Ruth Lacey. Goldie Fouts hosted about thirty friends with music and games. Lew Shaffer leased Oak Hotel and moved family in. Frank Hoover moved to Indianapolis for AVE Mills manager post to market Denver flour.
Miss Myrtle Dukes shopped to Peru Tuesday. William Eisman of Peru sawmill transacted business in Denver Wednesday. Martin Smith of Tipton visited his son P M Smith and wife. Miss Lillie Dukes of Shelbyville visits M M Dukes family this week. Mercedes Newell leaves Sunday for Rockfield and Delphi for a two week visit. Mrs L C Dukes leaves Tuesday for Forest Indiana to attend the Epworth League Convention as a delegate from the Denver League.
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