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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
6
David E. Rhodes announces his candidacy on the Republican ticket for judge of the Miami Circuit Court. A longtime attorney and farmer born near Miami County, he trained in Fulton county and taught in public schools before earning a natural science and law education.
Lloyd Moody, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Moody of Peru, after two and a half years of service with the U S Army overseas, arrived at his parents home Sunday. He served in the U S Mail department building post offices in France before the Armistice and was later at the Paris Post Office and in Coblentz before returning to the United States. He reached the states on March 38 and joined his wife in Redbud Illinois, then visited Peru to see his family. The Moody reunion at their home Sunday was a joyful affair.
Miss Julia Birk hosted a country home gathering for Denver High School freshmen and sophomores and several friends. The evening featured a program, games, music, and dainty refreshments with attendees including Marjorie Martindale Thelma Miller Edna Miller Ruby Cunningham Emma Gallahan Miriam Bell Elizabeth Donaldson Julia Birk and accompanying gentlemen Roy McClain Floyd Fouts Herald Donaldson Donald Musselman Robert Kraning Roy Miller Arnold Shafer Robert Fouts John Kraning Alvin Fouts and Mr Gallahan.
Mrs. Louisa Williams shares a family note from Fred Wright of Des Moines Iowa announcing the birth of a boy to Thomas Warner Wright on the first day of Spring. The child is described as a fine boy and the Wright family says all are well Kred and Mrs Wright are relatives of E L Redmon of Courter.
Little Miss Evelyn Rhineberger of Peru is visiting this week with her grandmother Mrs Rhoda Rhineberger, enjoying time together and local sights during the stay.
Notice to taxpayers states Jefferson Township in Miami County Indiana and its Advisory Board filed with the Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners a petition to issue bonds totaling 69 827 80 for a consolidated Grade and High School to be built at Mexico in the township The hearing is set for April 20 1920 at 1 30 PM at the State House Indianapolis Indiana to consider the petition submitted by Trustee CEO S Hood and the Advisory Board represented by Guy R York attorney for the trustee.
The Indiana Home Special Train visited Denver Tuesday morning, drawing two to three hundred farmers and townspeople. Attendees saw motorized household chores with electrical appliances, promising widespread adoption of home electrification at low costs and higher living standards for farm families.
Jacob Stanton a longtime Denver resident died at his East Harrison street home on Tuesday afternoon from Brights disease after months of poor health. He had recently stayed at Marion Soldiers' Home seeking relief, but declined and returned home to pass away as his children gathered at his bedside. He was regarded as a man of sterling worth and deeply esteemed in the community.
Assessments due by June 1 payable at Citizens State Bank Denver Ind. Cemetery Trustees. Mrs. Louisa Williams visited Indianapolis with sister Mrs. Hattie Wright who is very ill with dropsy and not expected to recover. Wright tapped eight times.
Mrs Maggie Whitmore writes from Pulaski New York on March 16 1920 describing a harsh winter with heavy snow and deep cold then moderate weather and 105 days of sleighing. She notes postal carrier Scott Whitmore walking to serve route patrons and snowbound roads. She mentions fishing in spring Adirondacks deer hunting controversy and a Denver subscription renewal plus schoolmates teachers and the upcoming women’s suffrage vote.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Brethren Church will hold an all day meeting on Thursday April 1 at Mrs. Gus Maus home. Quilting in the forenoon and the regular devotional and business meeting at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. A good attendance is desired.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet with Mrs Floyd Guinn on Wednesday afternoon April 7. Assistants are Mesdames Walter McHenry and Walter Eikenberry.
Mrs Gustin will travel to Indianapolis at the start of next week to purchase a stock of millinery goods and upon returning home will open a millinery store in Denver.
D L Metsker recalls life around Woolleytown in 1866 1868 visiting brother Conrad from Wooster Ohio. He describes husking corn at Taylor farm, a Moody led housewarming near Woolleytown, music by Horas Gilbert, and Jennie Woolley’s marriage. He notes a closing sale at Hiram Robins meeting Harrison Grimes, singing lessons in Miami County, and a 1868 singing book listing subscribers. Metsker ends with civic notes and voting history.
Denver firefighters battled a Sunday noon roof fire at P. M. Smith residence. The blaze spread quickly before discovery, burning most of the roof and causing about 100 dollars in damage, insured. Sparks from a chimney are suspected as the cause.
J H W Charles announces sale of his home with two acres of ground in South Denver. Casual buyers invited to view property.
Bible study at 9 30 a m led by Sam Clingaman in September. No preaching services Sunday morning or evening due to revival engagements. Christian Endeavor at 6 00 p m. Public invited to all services. Rev Wirick, Pastor.
Sunday School at 9:30. Preaching at 10:30 and 7. B Y P U at 6:80. Prayer service Wednesday at 7:30. You are invited to attend these services.
The M. E. Church invites all to Sunday School at 9:30 am next Sunday at Alvin F. White, Pastor Lee Long announces.
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