Rates Raised for Denver C Operative Telephone Co
The Public Service Commission granted rate increases after a hearing in Indianapolis on April 28. Beginning May 1, 1919, party lines rise from 1.08 to 1.25 dollars per month, private lines from 1.25 to 1.50, and switching service from 0.40 to 0.50 per month, to cover a two year operating loss of about 600 dollars annually.
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Denver C Operative Telephone Co
Public Service Commission Ofdiana
Indianapolis
Deffcit
Public Service Commission
Amber Lavon Yoder Donald 1918 1919 Obituary
Amber Lavon Donald, daughter of Ivan F. and May Yoder Donald, born November 30, 1918 at North Manchester and died April 27, 1919 at the same home. She lived 4 months 27 days and is described as a bright baby amid suffering. Survived by parents, two grandmothers, one grandfather, and many relatives. Funeral held at the Brethren church in Mexico with Elder Irvin Fisher and Rev. W. R. Teltoe presiding. burial in Greenlawn cemetery.
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Amber Lavon
Ivan F
May Yoder Donald
Manchester
Garden of Paradise
Earth
Irvin Fisher
W. R. Teltoe
Brethren Church
Mexico
Greenlawn Cemetery
Fisher sells Denver property to Texarkana woman
David Fisher sold his west Denver property to Mrs. John Smeltzly of Texarkana Texas after a closing last week. Smeltzly had recently moved from south Denver to Texarkana but chose another Denver home due to legal concerns in her former locale.
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David Fisher
Denver
John Smeltzly
Texarkana
Texas
Young farmers buy new Fords at Murden Agency
Harry and Clarence Rather, young farmers west of town, each bought a new Ford car from the Murden Agency at Peru. Charley Dewald, north of Denver, lost a valuable mare and colt to a lightning strike during a heavy electrical storm that passed shortly after noon.
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Harry
Clarence
Murden Agency
Peru
Charley Dewald
Denver
Welcome Home Program For Returning Soldiers
Mr and Mrs R 82 place left Tuesday evening for Indianapolis to attend a welcome home event for returning soldiers held on Wednesday.
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Indianapolis
F M Redmon Dies in Denver After Illness
F M Redmon longtime Denver resident and Civil War veteran died Wednesday night at his South Emmegs Street home after a year of heart trouble. He survived by his widow four sons one daughter and four brothers with services held Saturday at two o'clock led by Rev J B Cook at Mount Hope Cemetery in Warsaw.
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South Emmegs Street
F. M. Redmon
Denver
Redmon
Peru
Miami County
Wabash
A. B. Reyburn Post
Chas. E. Redmon
Walter J. Redmon
Indianapolis
William C. Redmon
Frank Redmon
Charlestown
W. Va
Daisy Hawkins
Akron
Ohio
William, George and
Riley Redmon
Elisha Redmon
Courter
J. B. Cook
Warsaw
Mount Hope
Big time social at K of P Lodge Friday evening
About 150 attendees including Peru lodge members who hoped to take the grand organ but Freddie Fite retained it. The club’s talking machine arrival was damaged. F D Guinn lent his machine and provided records for a fine concert. Ice cream and cake were served, two cakes were decided prizes, and about $25 was raised for a new machine.
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K. of P
Peru
Freddie Fite
F. D. Guinn
Violent hail storms damage farms across Miami County
Three destructive hail storms struck Sunday causing broken lights and damaged roofs on Aguin east of town. Wheat and fruit crops suffered but some wheat may escape serious harm. Farmers face delays in spring work as extremely wet weather slows planting before month end. James Metzger of Fort Wayne visited the Stowman family Tuesday.
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Miami County
Denver
Mexico
Aguin
Dhr
Mexico Bank Robbery Endangers Town After Vault Explosion
Robbers blew the outer vault door of the Mexico State Bank with nitroglycerin and fired on night watchman Glenn Chaplin and Horace Wible. They escaped westward after a brief gun battle, taking a small amount of cash and a revolver. Authorities suspect a statewide gang targeting Liberty bonds and safe deposits.
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Mexico
Mexico State
Bak
Horace Wible
Landgrave
Wible
Glenn Chaplin
Chaplin
Dr. Renidell
Petition to Incorporate Denver Moves Forward
County commissioners grant the Denver incorporation petition after a May meeting. A vote on the incorporation will be held Tuesday May 20 with residents voting on whether to form the town. The petition, filed with three weeks ago and backed by Citizens State Bank in Denver, draws support from about three fourths of property owners and faces little opposition. The aim is to obtain electric service and improved fire protection in the near future.
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Denver
Feounty
Citizens State Bank
Notice of Election for Denver Indiana Town Incorporation
Notice to voters in Miami County Indiana that Henry Lewis and others filed a petition to incorporate a territory as the Town of Denver. The Board of County Commissioners ordered an election at the Citizen's State Bank Building on May 20, 1919, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., to determine if a majority of qualified voters assent to incorporation. Charles Wolf, Auditor, Miami County. Bailey & Bailey, attorneys for petitioners.
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Henry Lewis Et al
Board of County Commissioners
Denver
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Citizen’s State Bank
Piper couple returns from honeymoon in Chicago
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Piper returned Monday from a honeymoon trip to Chicago. Mrs Esther Reibly formerly of this city wed Kenneth Piper last Wednesday at Crown Point. The couple will depart for Seattle where Mr Piper has a new position. He recently returned from overseas.
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Kenneth Piper
Chicago
Long Buys Farm Near Hel River Bridge
Russell L. Long closed a deal Tuesday to purchase the Wm. P. Balsbaugh farm north and west of the Hel River bridge. Long plans to move to the new home about July 1. Balsbaugh has not decided his next move but may buy a smaller property.
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Russel L. Long
Wm. P. Balsbaugh
Hel River Bridge
R. Long
Mr. Balsbaugh
Weekly Enquirer with the Trib une one year for $1.65
The notice advertises a subscription deal offering one year of the Weekly Enquirer with The Trib for a total price of 1.65 dollars. It targets readers seeking combined newspaper access at a reduced rate.
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Weekly
Enquirer
the Tribune
Baptist Church announces Sunday schedule and Mother’s Day plan
Sunday School at 9 30 Morning Service at 10 30 B Y P U at 7 Evening Service at 8 Miss Gladys Benedict leads the Young People’s meeting next Sunday The morning service will honor Mother’s Day with a twenty minute pastor’s address The congregational song service precedes the sermon The church invites all to attend including the test of the week’s events Win Melton Pastor.
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Gladys Benedict
Sabbath School 9 30 Agenda and District Centenary Work
M E Ghurch announces Sabbath School at 9 30 led by Supt W W Sellers. Pastor to be in Fort Wayne District from the 9th to 16th for centenary work. In his absence minute men lead Chili services next Sunday. Cordial welcome to all.
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W. W. Sellers
Fort. Wayne
Chili
Brethren Church Bible Study and Services Schedule
Bible Study at 9 30 a m led by Sam Clingaman Sept Mothers Day Service with special music at 10 30 Young People meeting 7 00 Evening Service at 8 00 Subject I Am and I Can Communion Service Monday evening at 8 00 Public invited to all services.
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Sam Clingaman
House for Rent on East Harrison Street in Denver
A two story dwelling on East Harrison Street in Denver is available for rent. Contact details are unclear from the listing.
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Harrison St
Denver
Ind
Callan
Wool Sale Ad Promises Highest Market Price in Denver
An advertisement urges readers to bring wool to W. T. Lee in Denver claiming they offer the highest market price. The notice targets local wool producers seeking premium payments and quick service.
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W. T. Lee
Denver
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Fisher Place
James Metzger
Fort Wayne
Stowman
W. T. See
Charles Wolf
Bailey & Bailey, Attys
Win. Melton
M. E. Ghurch
Wan
Uae
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