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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
5
The Brethren Church announces a Bible Study at 9 30 a m and a preaching service at 10 30 a m led by Sam Clingaman. Christian Endeavor at 7 o'clock replaces 6 30. Children’s Day Exercises at 8 p m with Communion Saturday evening June 19. Public invited. A T Wirtck, Pastor.
Sunday School at 9:30 AM. Morning and evening preaching. B Y P U 6:30 PM. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 PM. You are invited to attend. C. F. Goupen, Pastor.
William E. Church in Denver hosts Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Lee Long as superintendent and H W Park as pastor. Christ Missionary Union group also holds Sunday School at Chili at 9 30 a m with Amos Long as superintendent.
Miss Kate Hamilton was operated on at Miami County Hospital for kidney removal after last Tuesday’s visit and is reported to be improving nicely. Local social notices include visits among families and planned Children's Day services at the M E Church.
Dr and Mrs O B Andrews and sons Benneth of Peru and Merritt Murphy and wife were entertained at dinner with Karl Murphy and Raymond Donald Kessler in attendance. Kessler is fast recovering from an attack of mumps.
HAS CLOSE CALL. He Hay living one mile north of Denver had a fine horse killed by lightning Wednesday evening while plowing corn. He sought shelter in the barn, tied the team, and used his coat as a cushion. The bolt struck the barn corner and passed down the timbers, killing the horse but injuring no one. The horse was valuable and partly insured.
J L Dowald living north of Denver was operated on Wednesday to remove an abscess in his right side caused by blood poisoning from a finger scratch. The infection spread to his arm and side. doctors Newell of Denver and Carter of Macy performed the operation. He is reported in critical condition.
Heavy rains over the past week improved crop conditions for farmers in Miami and nearby counties. After weeks of heat and drought, truck gardens and corn benefited, with some lightning damage noted, but the overall dry spell break is worth thousands to local farmers.
Omer Lee is appointed Administrator of the estate of Ivan F. Donald late of Miami County Indiana on June 1 1920. The estate is declared solvent. Attest M E Andrews Clerk Hurd J Hurst attorneys for the estate.
C. E. Grimes is building a twenty foot rear addition to the Denver Garage. When finished the space will be used by Mr. Guinn as a workshop and to store several more cars than currently. The addition will be cement and practically fireproof.
The Annual Friend-Cress Family Reunion will be held at Peru city park on the third Sunday in June, Sunday June 20. The large gathering draws relatives from across the state each year.
V. W. Sellers and his wife shared Sunday dinner with N. C. Blunt and family, according to a brief household note.
Clyde B. Stockdale of Denver, the Democratic candidate for representative of Miami and Fulton counties, trades 378 acres west of Denver for the Rochester Canning Company's plant. The deal, valued around 65 000 dollars, was pending since May 19 and Stockdale plans to modernize the factory, keeping his Denver residence and town property outside the deal and assuming possession March 1 next year.
Dr. Era S Waymire left town last week for St Louis to stay a month and take a thorough review course in Medical science at St Louis Medical College. He seeks special and review work to stay in touch with the latest in medicine and return more useful to his patrons.
The I O O F Lodge No. 537 holds Decoration Service at Denver Methodist Church Sunday June 20 at 2:30 PM. Rev C F Golden of the Baptist Church will speak. Music by the band and other special numbers. All are invited.
Denver organizes the Eel River Fish and Game Protective Association led by President OU. S. Hollenbeck with officers James Staller and I. D. Guinn. State official A. E. Bodine urges enforcement of laws, public education, and collaboration with landowners. Members plan stocking efforts and a 100 member drive in Miami County.
The Denver Merchants Band will start its season with a Thursday evening concert on the main square. A free weekly concert is planned throughout the summer with electric lights provided by the Denver Garage and a band wagon ready for use. Everyone is invited to attend and support the boys’ music efforts.
Mr and Mrs Sid Fergeson Mr and Mrs Bernard Rebuck and Skiles Rebuck with Elmer his wife and son Elwood John Benedict and wife John Benedict Sr and son Harry Ed Benedict and family and Miss Loree Lee spent Sunday picnicking on the banks of Eel river. A big dinner was a delightful feature of the day.
Joe and Fred Sunday of Wa bash spent Saturday and Sunday in Denver to care for their mother, Mrs. Daniel Sunday, who has been sick for several days. Miss Cripe is staying with Mrs. Sunday this week.
Norman L Patterson son of Mrs P M Smith and Carrie Leffel daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Leffel of Denver were married Saturday morning at ten at the residence of Rev G C Carpenter First Brethren church 422 East Fifth Street Peru The couple were accompanied by the groom's mother and Miss Nellie Mohler The bride wore white crepe de chine gown and a white net picture hat They will live at the Smith home in South Denver Friends offer congratulations for a happy wedded life.
The Ladies Aid Husband's Meeting, set for Wednesday evening June 16 at the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Long, has been postponed to Wednesday evening June 30. The outdoor picnic will be under a full moon with grounds around the Longs home described as ideal for the event. Assistants include Mrs Acel Dukes of Peru Mrs Charles Long Mrs George Musselman and Mrs L H Dice.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Long drive a seven passenger Mitchel traded for Russell's Overland roadster. The replacement is a big six special rated at 60 horsepower and remains in excellent, gently used condition.
O. Derek and Glenn Brown took a business trip to Indianapolis and returned Friday in a late model six five passenger Chalmers touring car Glenn purchased there. The car is not new but in excellent mechanical condition.
James Read is very poorly. A children's entertainment is planned for Ebenezer next Sunday night June 20. Marl, son of Albers Dewalt, was operated on Saturday evening at Rochester. Ruth Fites shopped in Peru Monday. Mrs. Benj Wibel and family returned home Tuesday. Mrs. James Fites and Elimer visit Mrs. Guise of Hammond. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Robins and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Cloud of Gilead. Co L Water and aunt Mrs. Britton visited relatives in Miami.
Don Trent has accepted a position as manager of the B. M. Way Store at Rochester and began his new duties Saturday. He is described as a fine young man and well qualified for the role. Mrs. J. M. Lee improved her East Harrison street residence with a fresh coat of paint done by Perry Tharp.
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