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Newspaper

Denver Tribune

Location

Denver, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1916

Page

5

M. E. Church Sunday Services and Membership Plans

The M. E. Church lists Sunday School at 9 30, services at 10 45 and 7 30 with Epworth League at 6 30. The last Sunday before Annual Conference invites Probationers and baptism by sprinkling. choir rehearsal Friday. union prayer Thursday at 7 30 at the Brethren Church. Leo Glenn Jacob welcomes all to attend.

Epworth League Denver Foster Long Brethren Church Leo Glenn Jacob

Baptist Church Evening and Bible Class Times

The notice announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m B Y P U at 6 30 p m and Bible Class Wednesday at 7 30 p m inviting the public to attend and share a hearty welcome.

Brethren Church Bible School and Services Welcomed

A notice from Nora C. Fouts, Clerk, invites all to attend the Brethren church Bible School at 9 30 a m and the related services with a hearty welcome for attendees.

Nora C. Fouts

In and Out of Libby Prison Lecture at Chili Church

Rev E S Scott of Winona Lake will speak at the Chili M E Church Friday evening March 24 on In and Out of Libby Prison. A Civil War veteran and Libby escapee, he recounts life as a soldier, a captive, and the escape with stereopticon slides.

E. S. Scott Winona Lake Chili M. E Libby Prison Scott Libby Satobgh Rose Tunnel

Boy suffers arm break at school in leap frog accident

Raymond Zook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Zook, broke both bones of his lower arm Monday during leap frog at school. He was taken home and the doctor dressed the fracture, which is expected to heal without trouble.

Raymond Elbert Zook

Ladies Auxiliary Dues Drive Starts April First

The Annual City and County Canvas for membership dues of 1.00 for the Ladies Auxiliary to the Miami County Hospital Association begins on April first. Please have dues ready and forward to Treasurer Mrs. Jessie Grant Peru or Secretary Mrs. H. L. Miller.

Miami County Hospital Association Jessie Grant Peru H. L. Miller Sec’y

School Notes and Classroom Mischief Report

Eva led Domestic Science in Miss Goldthwaite's absence. Students praised Steve as a potential teacher. No speed limit on sewing machines. some girls might break them otherwise. A high school prank on Garnet succeeded, then Evan faced another surprise. Vinegar replaced water in a pie dough recipe, sparking curiosity about Garnet. Exams postponed to the last two days of school.

Eva Garnet Evan

Storm Rips Through Miami County With Destructive Wind and Hail

A Tuesday night storm swept parts of Miami County with the heaviest wind and hail in years. Denver saw minor damage, while the south side suffered shattered glass and roofs ripped away. Hailstones reportedly 14 inches wide caused widespread fear and injuries near Marion, as a Clover Leaf train was blown off the tracks and about twenty five people were hurt. Additional damage was reported in Peru, Logansport, and surrounding towns.

Miami County Denver Marion Clover Leaf Railroad Peru Logansport

Forrest Long Scalded While Cleaning Cave Troughs

Master Forrest Long, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cheston Long, suffered severe scalds on both legs from knee to toes when hot water from cave trough cleaning spout overwhelmed him Monday. He was taken to a physician for dressing and care and later said the pain had lessened.

Forrest Long Cheston Long Mr. Long Forrest Little Forrest

Pleasant Social Evening at Maus Home North of Mexico

An enjoyable neighborhood gathering occurred Thursday March 16 at Josia Maus residence north of Mexico. Guests included William Welling Jof Tooele Utah Fred Welling of Kansas City Missouri and extended Maus family members Hal Honor Marvin Sr Eikenberry with Charles Rebecca Gus and sons Marvin Lyman and Carl. Refreshments of apples bananas and candy were served and all departed late expressing pleasure at the visit.

Josia Maus Mexico William Welling Jof Tooele Utah Fred Welling Kansas City Austin Maus Hal Ald Honor Marvin Maus Sr Eikenberry Charles Rebecca Gus Maus Marvin Lyman Carl

Waldo Bergar Buys New Chevrolet Touring Car

Waldo Bergar of Woolleytown purchased a new Chevrolet touring car from the Peru agent at the start of this week. The vehicle is described as a nice appearing car fully equipped with the latest conveniences as available.

Waldo Bergar Woolleytown Peru

M. I. Ladies Aid Society Entertains Husbands

Friday evening the M. I. Ladies Aid Society hosted an entertainment for their husbands at the church. Green St Patrick decorations and green satin favors set the tone for songs readings and music that drew encores. Refreshments followed with amused comments on the husbands’ hesitant waiter skills as plans to host similar events again were discussed.

M. I. Ladies Aid Society Dr. Newell

Miami County Corn Show and Bread Baking Contest Closes

The Peru Chamber of Commerce agricultural division hosted the Miami County corn show and bread contest, drawing over 700 attendees for lectures by Prof. W. Q. Fitch and Miss Roberta McNeill. Loree entries dominated with John Childers winning the sweepstakes silver cup for best single ear, Ora Childers taking first prize for ten ears, and bread prizes awarded to Mrs. B. G. Personette, R. R. G. Peru, and Mrs. A. B. Zook of Peru.

Miami County Agricultural Division Peru Chamber of Commerce Peru W. Q. Fitch Roberta McNeill Purdue University Miami John Childers Loree Ora| Childers B. G. Personette R. R. G. Peru A. B. Zook

Pyle Resigns Harness Post to Lead Peru Shop

Charles C. Pyle resigns from L. C. Dukes & Co. harness work to become manager of Harry L. Hagee's Harness Store on East 5th Street in Peru. He will start next Monday and the Pyles plan to move after school ends. Denver friends express best wishes as they depart the city.

Charles C. Pyle L. C. Dukes & Co Harry L. Hagee East 5Th Street Peru Mr. Pyle Denver

Syrup Makers Offer Low Prices at McCaffrey and Co

McCaffrey and Co in Peru advertises a full supply of syrup canisters buckets and saccharometers at the lowest prices for customers seeking bulk containers and measurement tools.

McCaffrey & Co Peru

Letter from Windsor man praises Denver hospitality

A. W. Aman of Windsor Ohio writes to Tribune readers praising Mr Winningham as a good Christian neighbor and promising fair deals for Denver. He mentions J Vandevender’s visit to West Virginia and anticipates Mr Cunningham as hotel proprietor, urging a welcoming reception for the Cunningham family.

A. W. Aman Windsor Ohio Tribune Denver J. Vandevender West Virginia J. T. Cunningham Coal Brook Mr. Winningham Mr. Cooningham

Millinery display opens in Denver Fridays and Saturdays

Beginning Friday March 24 and continuing weekly through Easter, a display of ladies hats at Mrs. F H Landis home in Denver offers modern styles priced from 2.50 to 3.00 with none above 3.00. Hats are new and value offered by Mrs J N McGeath and Mrs F U Landis.

F. H. Landis Denver J. N. McGeath F. U. Landis

Visit to Henry Lewis Sugar Camp Sparks Fond Memories

Mrs Annie Whisler Mrs Eva Cool Mrs Lyte Woolley Mrs Lou Tharp Mrs Josie Lewis and Mrs Lou Williams spent Tuesday morning at Henry Lewiss sugar camp. They enjoyed a camp fire recalling earlier days and listening to birdsong while noting the fun of climbing fences.

Annie Whisler Eva Cool Lyte Woolley Lou Tharp Josie Lewis Lou Williams Henry Lewis

Township Exhibit At Mexico School On March 31

Jefferson township schools will stage an exhibit at the Mexico school on Friday March 31 with all township schools expected to participate. A general program will likely be held in one of the churches as part of the event.

Jefferson Township Mexico

Tanlac credited with restoring work ability in Indiana man

Gr W Schisler of Rural Route No. 12 near Muncie says one bottle of Tanlac relieved kidney trouble and stomach distress that had kept him from work for months. He reports better sleep appetite and energy and credits the medicine with improved kidney regularity and back pain relief. Tanlac is sold in Denver Indiana at Donaldson's Drug Store.

Muncie Ind Gr. W. Schisler Indiana Denver Donaldson's Drug Store

Land for sale at low price per acre

Advertises land at 50 to 65 cents per acre with intent to grow corn wheat oats and hay. Offers purchasing or trade through A. W. Aman Windsor Ohio or H. T. Murphy Denver.

A. W. Aman Windsor H. T. Murphy Denver

Mission to Indianapolis for Sister’s Tumor Surgery

Word from Warsaw reports Rev. J. B. Cook and Mrs. Dr. Millie left for Indianapolis with their sister Mrs. Alma Sellers who will be operated on at the Methodist Hospital this week for a tumor. Mrs. Sellers has been ill and doctors deem surgery best.

Denver Warsaw J. B. Cook Millie Indianapolis Alma Sellers Methodist Hospital Sellers

Harley Balsbaugh Visited With William Balsbaugh Family

Harley Balsbaugh visited with William Balsbaugh and family Sunday night and Monday, sharing time with relatives in a local gathering.

Harley Balsbaugh William Balsbaugh

Pleasant surprise for J W Dice on sixty second birthday

Saturday marked J W Dice's sixty second birthday in the Weasaw neighborhood. About thirty friends planned a fire side surprise with sandwiches coffee and cake. Guests enjoyed a pleasant evening and departed late wishing many more returns of the day.

J. W. Dice Weasaw

Mrs. Derck Seeks Health At Indianapolis Hospital

Mr and Mrs C O Derck traveled to Indianapolis on Monday as Mrs Derck pursues medical advice from a specialist. She has long suffered poor health and hopes to enter the Methodist Hospital for another operation, awaiting arrangements to care for the home during her absence.

C. O. Derck Indianapolis Derck

Birthday Luncheon Honors Aunt Orpah in Peru

Mrs W H Howes and Mrs Orpah Howes traveled to Peru for a yellow and white luncheon at the Smith home honoring Aunt Orpah 88th birthday and niece Mrs A W Smiths birthday. Floral gifts pleased Aunt Orpah and friends enjoyed the gathering.

W.H. Howes Orpah Howes Peru Aunt Orpah A. W. Smith Smith Orpah

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M. E. Church Brethren. Church Haslimss Claude Bridegroom Denver, Ind ADIG G. W., Schisler Tanlac
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