Death of Mrs Geo Thompson in Woolleytown
Mrs. George Thompson died last Friday before noon after weeks with cancer at her home in Woolleytown. Survived by husband and several children, funeral at Chile Baptist church conducted by Rev. W. F. Smith, burial in nearby cemetery. Ann Eliza Bolinbaugh Thompson born Dayton Ohio December 17 1834. Married October 25 1859. Lived in Miami County Indiana since 1838 except for two years in Ul. She attended Denver Baptist church for years and led a Christian life.
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George Thompson
Woolleytown
W. F. Smith
Ann Eliza Thompson
Michael
Sarah Bolinbaugh
Dayton
Montgomery Co
Ohio
George J. Thompson
Baptist Church
Denver
Thompson
Miami County
Ind
Excursion to Lake Manitou Offered by Railroad Co
On Sunday June 23 1901 the Lake Erie and Western Railroad runs a cheap excursion to Lake Manitou Rochester under the Colored People's Club of Indianapolis. Special train leaves Denver at 10 40 am fare 45 cents. Activities include baseball boating fishing steamboat rides and numerous amusements. For details see the ticket agent. At Rev W F Smiths residence in this place on June 13 1901 Mable Friend and Nelson Baum wed the couple will reside in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie & Western Railroad Co
Lake Manitou
Rochester
Colored People’s Club
Indianapolis
Denver
W. F. Smith
Mable Friend
Nelson Baum
Fort Wayne
Ira Friend
Ft. Wayne
Nickle Plate Railroad
Triune
Notice to Bank Patrons at Bank of Denver
Trustees J. W. Newett P. M. Surry and I. C. Brower request all holders of bank books or certificates of deposit to bring them for checking and comparison. Indebted parties should arrange for immediate settlement.
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Bank of Denver
P. M. Surry
I. C. Brower
Death of Charley Snyder at 18 in this place
Charles Snyder died at his parents home on Tuesday morning from lung congestion after a week of illness. A good industrious boy, he was born March 28, 1883 and died June 18, 1901 at age 18 years 2 months and 20 days. Funeral at Chili Baptist Church on Wednesday at 3 PM conducted by Elder Irvin Fisher. He leaves his parents five sisters and many friends. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Joan D. Arnest.
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Charles Snyder
Charley
Chili Baptist Church
Irvin Fisher
Charles
William Snyder
Joan D. Arnest
Excursion to Michigan City by Lake Erie & Western Rail
On Thursday June 27 1901 the Lake Erie Western Rail road Co runs a cheap excursion to Michigan City. Special train leaves Denver at 8 55 a m rate one dollar for a full day on the lake shore with boating bathing fishing and amusements. Include steamboat ride and penitentiary visit. for details contact a ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie & Western Railroad Co
Michigan City
Denver
Lake Michigan
Epworth League Elects Officers for Six Months
The Epworth League held its officer election at the church last Monday evening. Elected were President Mrs Emma Tharp 1st Vice Lulu Gustin 2nd Vice Mrs A D Alexander 3rd Vice Myrtle Dukes 4th Vice Ida Robbins Secretary Glen Wright Treasurer George Woolley Installation is set for one week from next Sunday night.
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Epworth League
Church
Mes
Emma Tharp
Lulu Gustin
A. D. Alexander
Myrtle Dukes
Ida Robbins
Glen Wright
George Woolley
Post Office Named for Patent Medicine in West Virginia
In Wetzel County a new post office was named Kodol after the Kodol Dyspepsia Cure produced by E. C. DeWitt & Co. of Chicago. The naming was voluntary by locals with no manufacturer solicitation and was adopted by Washington. The community learned of it only by a letter marked Kodol, W. Va.
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Wetzel County
W. Va
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Washington, D.C
Kash Seeker Bargains In Hats At NuStor Sale
Kash Seeker highlights a millinery sale at A. E. Graf’s NuStor featuring trimmed hats for children and women. Lot pricing includes 50 to 75 cents, 1.25 to 1.50, 1.98, and 3.00 plus bargain sailors marked 20 to 69 cents. sale promotes securing stock before season end.
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A. E. Graf
Indianapolis
Kas Seukex
For Sale at Odd Fellows Picnic Hoff's Grove Denver
A sale offer for the entire privilege for refreshments at the Hoff's Grove Odd Fellows picnic in Denver on July 4th. Highest bidder wins. Apply to the trustees of Denver Lodge No. 537 I O O F.
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Odd Fellows
Hoff’s Grove
Denver
Trustees of
Denver Lodge
Bucklen s Arica Salve Endorsed For Burns In Local Notice
A Kirkman Ta resident reports a severe gasoline stove burn that disfigured a woman but Bucklen s Arica Salve cured the wound when doctors could not. The ad claims the salve treats cuts sores boils bruises skin diseases and piles and lists W L Piner as seller for 25 cents.
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N. I. Palmer
Kirkman, Ta
Bucklen
W. L. Piner
Wabash Excursion to Detroit from Chili on June 23
The Wabash Railroad offers a cheap excursion to Detroit on Sunday June 23. Special train from Chili at 5 20 AM arrives Detroit 12 00 noon. Round trip $2.00. Return train leaves Detroit Sunday night at 10 15 with return valid only on trains leaving Detroit Monday June 24 and stopping at listed ticket stations. Contact agent O C Waterman in Chili for details.
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Wabash Railroad Co
Detroit
Chili
United States
O. C. Waterman
Two Women Visit Their Mother in Peru Area
Mrs. Bettie Griffith and Mrs. Laura Bunnell from near Peru visited their mother Mrs. Israel Keplinger on Wednesday.
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Bettie Griffith
Laura Bunnell
Near
Peru
Israel Keplinger
Odd Fellows Picnic Promises Fun in Denver on July Fourth
The Txipune office offers calling cards of the latest style on short notice. Attend the Odd Fellows Pic nic at Denver on the 4th of July for a good time. If you have real estate to sell or trade, we will try to broker a deal at no cost if none is made. Train Exchance AcGency.
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Txipune
Odd Fellows
Denver
Bank of Denver Falls After Short Life in town
The Bank of Denver failed after less than a year of operation causing losses to creditors. Trustees J W Newell P M Smith and I C Brower estimate liabilities around 3700 with assets mainly bank fixtures a new livery barn and notes. A reorganization plan backed by local home capitalists is urged to restore confidence and protect creditors.
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Bank of Denver
Bunker Hill Bank
Maccabee Hall
J. W. Newell
P. M. Smith
I. C. Brower
Odd Fellows
Green
Denver
U. S
Logansport
Froom
Lafayette
Federal Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Hoosier Basket Co
Excursion to Chicago on Sunday June 23 1901
A special train will leave Denver at 6 47 a m for a day trip to Chicago. The rate is 1 50. Enjoy a diversion at the World’s Air City with roof gardens matinees theaters and many amusements. Bring your wheels as a baggage car is provided free. For details contact the ticket agent.
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Lake Erie & Western Railroad Co
Chicago
Denver
Air City
Fourth of July community notices and local events
Local items announce plans for the Glorious Fourth in Denver with trips on the Lake Erie and Weston Railroad. Church notices include baptisms at Chili and Rev Smith’s Baptist appointments. Socials and fundraisers at Mt Zion and the Baptist Mission quilt day. Berry yields shared with Buck’s large strawberry. local art by Rosa Fagan highlighted. Indianapolis Journal price cut prompted Denver readers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo. Thompson
Trustees
Charley Snyder
Washington
Roam Exchange
Mrs. C. Bellis
John Rush
Squire Leffel
Deedsville
N. B. Huffman
Odd Fellow
Rebekal
George Gable
Ladies of the Baptist Mission
Smith
Lake Erie & Weston Railroad
M. Sk
Mt. Zion Sunday School
H. B. Buck
Rosa Fagan
West
W. O. Piper
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