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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
5
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday July 1 at the home of Mrs. Marie Marley instead of Mrs. A. J. Long.
The Brethren Bible School plans a Children’s Day program next Sunday evening June 28. All are invited to attend. C. W. Long shipped a car load of sin to Logansport Monday.
Relatives gathered for the Tenth Annual Reunion on June 21 1914 at Whitmore Grove. About 126 attended by noon with more arriving in the afternoon. Officers elected include President Ira Friend Vice President Charles Cress Secretary Ola Newbold Treasurer Eugene Bee. Arrangements by Charles Grimes W F Newbold Eugene Aan and Frank Rabe. Relatives from Ohio Marion Indianapolis Kokomo Fort Wayne Akron Rochester Flora Logansport Frankton and Miami attended. Visitors valued the day and planned next meeting.
On Friday residents oiled the main square and two squares east including in front of the Brethren Church and Dukes Hardware. Alma Norris and others oiled in front of their homes along Washington street. Additional oil will be laid on the remaining Harrison Street square once more arrives.
Mr and Mrs J B Ward of Peru are visiting their daughter Mrs C C Harris and family for a few weeks
A fragmented note lists multiple local shops including J & RT, McCarthy leader in fashion and footwear, Idea Restaurant, J Engelage News, De Pot Books and Stationery, Senger Dry Goods Co. department store, and Suarery Clothier among others.
A gasoline and boiling water mixture exploded at the Grimes home near Denver, killing Mrs. William Grimes and her mother Mrs. Mary Howes. The two women perished from severe burns after attempting to wash a mattress, with funeral services held at the Denver Baptist church.
Mary Jane Howes born December 29, 1840 died June 20, 1914 at age 73 years 5 months 21 days. Married to Henry Howes in October 1859 with children Della Louise and Elbert all surviving children Della and Elbert predeceased the mother. Mary Louise Howes Grimes born September 25 1864 in unknown place is referenced among relatives. She was a member of the Denver Baptist church.
Last Thursday evening the Althnes hosted the Beacon Lights at Mrs. Lee Armantrout's south of Denver. The event featured 25 girls in Armantrout's class and 30 boys in Cunningham's class with many local families in attendance. The dining room showcased Beacon Light colors old gold and purple while Althaes class colors lavender and pink. A fine four course meal at eight o'clock concluded the evening.
After supper the evening featured singing and games with all guests departing late feeling royally treated and well fed.
Ralph Smith left Sunday morning for Toledo Ohio following a weeklong visit to his parents George Smith and family and other relatives in the area.
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