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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
5
Electricity brings a modern bathroom to farms with automatic pumping and hot water, letting any family member enjoy a real tub at a turn of the faucet. State health authorities favor indoor toilets and convenient bathing as vital farm health measures.
Charles M. Lee celebrated his 70th birthday with a planned visit by relatives at his West Denver home on Sunday March 14. Guests included George Fisher and family, Newell Woolley and family, Peru native George Edgar, Elbert See and family, Frank See Sr and Mrs J M See.
Aaron Brubaker died at his home in Mexico Sunday afternoon near four o'clock after a prolonged paralysis and illness. He was over ninety years old. His wife and five children survive, including daughter Mrs. Jacob Stanton of Denver. Funeral services were held at the Dunkard Church in Mexico Tuesday at two o'clock. Stanton's son Edgar attended due to his parents' illness.
A large sugar house and wood shed on A. G. Zook's farm were burned Monday around nine o'clock. About one hundred fifty sugar pails and sugar making tools were destroyed. The wood shed held dry wood. origin unknown but believed caused by lightning during a passing thunderstorm.
On Tuesday March 16 a ten pound son named Charles William was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clint Grimes in Denver. Grandparents Charles E. Grimes and William S. Carson honored the birth. The boy is the couple’s second child and the family cheers the arrival.
Assessments are due and must be paid by June 1. The payments are to be made at Citizens State Bank in Denver. Cemetery trustees are involved. The text also notes a teacher in schools on sick leave and Mrs. White.
Clyde B. Stockdale of Denver seeks the nomination to represent Minami and Fulton counties in the State Legislature. A farmer and businessman born in Tipton, he has served on Tipton City council and runs farms west of town. The Indiana Home Special Train for farm water systems stops in Denver March 28 at nine, with exhibits on water, sewage, and power systems, plus Purdue extension lectures.
William Fennimore of St. Cloud Florida sells his Denver residence to David Keel and the adjacent vacant lot to James Staller through L. H. Dice Real Estate Agency. Keel also divested his adjacent home to Mrs. Charles Bish as he and Walter McHenry relocate. Mrs Bish plans Denver move after repairs. she currently stores goods on W E Howes farm and stays with cousin Mrs George Sturgeon and husband following her husband’s recent death.
Judge Charles A. Cole announces candidacy for reelection to the Miami Circuit Court subject to the Democratic primary. A longtime prominent attorney in the county he is noted for efficiency and a strong record during his current term.
At a Sunday meeting at the Methodist church the Denver community Chautauqua signed up 100 members and elected officers including President C. W. Long and Treasurer L. C. Dukes. Committees named F. D. Guinn, R. S. Place, H. E. Kline, Ina Fouts. The 1920 date will be announced later.
An excellent opportunity for surgical and medical training with liberal salary, board and room included. Graduate registered nurse in two years under Illinois law. Two and three year courses. For information address Montrose Ave Hospital 2546 Montrose Ave Chicago Illinois Private purses earn 35 to 50 dollars a week including room and board.
Mrs Ott Murphy appears on the sickness list this week while a classified note seeks a farm or good land for sale. Buyers should send price and description to Leslie Jones Olney.
Lewis Gustin traded his Overland touring car for a larger Overland model known as a Big Six. He plans to convert the new car into a modern funeral coach, saying his motor ambulance was not up to date. The outfit will be ready for service in a few weeks and aims to be among the best in the country.
J. H. Charles advertises the sale of a home set on two acres in South Denver. Prospective buyers are invited to contact him directly for details and arrangements.
James G N Fites born April 12 1842 in Frederick County Maryland died March 15 1920 at his Perry Township home aged 77 years 11 months 8 days He moved to Miami County with his parents as a child and lived on the old Ward farm He enlisted in the 87th Indiana Volunteers in 1862 was discharged for disability in 1863 reinlisted in the 155th regiment in 1865 and received an honorable discharge later that year He married Isabel I Olds January 1 1867 and five children Eliza J Rudd Richard Albert Elva Guise and Elmer survive along with his wife who was present and a sister Aunt Mary Butt Thirteen grandchildren one great grandchild and many relatives mourn him He joined Ebenezer M E Class about forty eight years ago and remained a faithful member Funeral services were held at Ebenezer Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. O A Moody learns her daughter Mrs. June Riggle is critically ill in Indianapolis and both depart immediately with daughter Pansy. Several local residents visit, attend exams, and host friends at various homes during a busy Deedsville week.
Raymond Zook and Mrs. Edgar Strouse are listed as sick with illness. Kyanize advertised for floors woodwork and furniture with a call to buy at the same old place.
The M. E. Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Long as superintendent. The pastor will preach both morning at 10 30 and evening at 7 00 next Sunday. Three weeks remain until Conference and all Centenary subscriptions should be paid to the pastor promptly to aid reporting. All are invited to attend. Alvin F White pastor.
The Baptist Church invites attenders to Sunday School at 9:30 and B Y P U at 6:30. A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 7:30 with Mr. Bryan speaking on church needs and workings. A cordial invitation is extended to all at C F Golden.
The Brethren Church announces a Bible Study at 9 30 a m led by Sam Clingaman superintendent and a Christain Endeavor meeting at 6 00 p m. The public is invited to all services. Rev Wirick is pastor.
Rural Route 2 residents Henry Robertson and family with P Sullivan spent Saturday in Peru. Several visitors came to or from nearby towns including Denver and Monte rey. Families of Ream, Berger, Dewald, Wohlheter, Dillman and others shared Sundays and dinners. Ample visiting and local kinship marked the week with trips to Frankfort, Veedersburg, and Macy.
Notice in this issue advertises a sale by Onis Cage on the Macy area farm located one and one quarter miles from Macy. The sale is set for Thursday March 25th.
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