Friend Family Reunion Marks 8th Annual Gathering
The Friend and Cress family held their 8th annual reunion at Ira Friend’s home in South Denver despite rain that flooded the grove entrance. About 100 relatives attended, honoring the 100th birthday of William Friend the first of the name in this country. Next year’s reunion will move to the third Saturday in June. Officers elected: Ira Friend president, Jake Richardson vice president, Ola Newbold secretary, W F Newbold treasurer. Attendees included Rufus Pontius, B L Crumpacker and family, J C Crumpacker, William Friend, Ransford Friend, Mrs Charles Cutshaw, Henry Crowell, Ira Pontius, Harry Pontius, S M Friend, Clinton Grimes, Lee Johnson, Jake Cross, and Charles Pontius. A short biography of Mr and Mrs Friend, early settlers, follows.
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Friend & Cress
Ira Friend
Denver
Whitmore Grove
Grove
William Friend
Ira’. Friend
Jake Richardson
Sec’y
Ola Newbold
Treas
W. F. Newbold
Ind
Friend
Pioneer William Friend of Union Township Dies in Perrysburg
William Friend born January 18 1812 in Miami County Ohio died February 15 1891 in Perrysburg Miami County Indiana. He was an early Union Township settler and farmer with a long history in Jefferson and Union townships. Sophia his wife born March 22 1811 Montgomery County Ohio died March 11 1885 at Perrysburg. They had nine children Catharine John Mary Jane Andrew Jesse Ira Simon Mahala. He hunted extensively and killed over 300 deer. Sophia was a noted spinner and weaver who crafted quilts for many grandchildren.
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Miami County
Union Township
Ohio
Perrysburg
Ind
Jesse
Catharine Moist Friend
Randolph County
North Carolina
Dayton
Stillwater
West Milton
Jefferson Township
Sophia Friend
Montgomery County
Miami
Indiana
John
Catharine Jess
Sophia Cress
William Friend
Catharine
Mary
Jane
Andrew
Ira
Simon
Mahala
Jal
Reunion of Friends and Cress Expected Attendance
The notice invites all to a Friends and Cress reunion saying eight years have passed. It promises abundant food like pie and chickens prepared by their wives and a post dinner business meeting to elect officers. The tone is hopeful for a grand day and lasting friendships.
Storm Floods Cause Chickens Loss and Drainage Calls
A late Saturday storm drenched the area from 11 p m to 3 30 a m with sheet lightning and heavy rain. Chickens and hens across several households suffered losses totaling over twenty dollars as culverts clogged and ditches overflowed. residents urge clearing vents and improved drainage to prevent future damage and possible suits against railroads and highways.
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M. E. Parsonage
F. K. Baker
Denver
Rev. J. B. Cook
A. L. Davis
L.C. Dukes
Railroad
L. E. & W. Railroad Announces Sunday Excursions
The L. E. W. railroad plans Sunday excursions starting June 23 to Rochester and Michigan City. Sunday fares are 45 cents to Rochester and 1.25 dollars to Michigan City. Depart Denver at 10 04 a m for Rochester arriving 10 34 a m and Michigan City at 12 50 noon. Return departures are Michigan City 5 30 p m and Rochester 7 53 p m.
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L. E. & W. Railroad Company
Rochester
Michigan City
Denver
Macy Plans Big Fourth of July Celebration
The people of Macy prepare a large Fourth of July event featuring motorcycle and automobile races baseball games and fireworks at night. For details contact Otto Cloud Macy Indiana. All are invited.
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Macy
Otto Cloud
Ind
Correction notice on DP Drawhorn investment terminology
A clarification corrects prior wording about Drawhorn and apenny invested. The correction fixes the phrasing to reflect the actual financial terms and intent of the initial entry.
Golden Wedding Anniversary in Tippecanoe
Mr and Mrs David Waltz of Tippecanoe Indiana celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Sunday June 16 with fifty guests. A bountiful repast was shared and relatives and friends gave many valuable gifts. A $50 gold centennial token was presented to the couple.
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P.S. Sullivan
David Waltz
Tippecanoe
Ind
Notice to Patrons for Account Settlement
Notice to patrons whose accounts are more than 30 days past due. Call or send remittance. If paying in full is not possible, pay part and provide a bankable note for the balance. Signed O. A. Phillips Fuel & Feed Ex.
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O. A. Phillips Fuel & Feed
Methodist Ladies Aid Discontinues Saturday Market
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society will skip the Saturday Market during the hot summer, canceling next Saturday's sale and likely resuming in September.
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Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Notice to Public Calling for Settlement of Debts
All persons knowing themselves indebted to me please call at the house and settle your account and oblige.
Peru woman visits with Dawalt family over weekend
Mrs. Roy Fry of Peru visited with John Dawalt and family Friday and Saturday, sharing time and chat during the weekend gathering.
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Roy Fry
Peru
John Dawalt
Dinner Guests Share Small Town Visits In Indiana
Miss Kathyrn Balsbaugh was the dinner guest of Miss Wini fred Carson on Tuesday. John Dice of near Erie was the dinner guest of his nephew L. H. Dice and wife on Wednesday. Citizens are urged to call at Farmer's Bank in Denver Indiana to settle accounts and close up store business promptly.
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Kathyrn Balsbaugh
Winifred Carson
John Dice
Erie
L. H. Dice
Farmer’s Bank
Denver
Ind
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Sophia
Syeiir
Missouri
Farmers Bank
W. E. Howes, Co
W. L. Douglas
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