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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
5
Local churches publish their weekly schedule with Sunday School at 9 30 a m for Baptist and Congregational churches. Denison Denver M E Church holds communion and quarterly conference with sermons at 10 30 a m and 7 00 p m. Epworth League prayers and cottage meetings noted. All are invited to attend.
The article lists federal highway aid since 1916 totaling 350 million dollars and provides the East North Central state figures for miles completed, miles allotted funds, total mileage, and funds available for new projects. States included Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin with respective figures and notes differing road widths and surfaces affectable mileage.
Miss Ruth Powell departed last Wednesday for South Whitley to visit her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs George Hayes. She expects to return home next Sunday according to Mr Hayes father in law.
The Tribune presents farm articles prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture. Spring brings renewed interest in farm information, built on experiments and data from the department's scientists and practical staff.
At a May 6 1922 meeting the board approved L E Thorne as County Agent with T A Coleman of Purdue University making the appointment. The board adopted rules requiring all teachers bus drivers and janitors to present a health certificate within ninety days of contract issued through the Miami County Anti Tuberculosis Society or a physician of standing in Miami County.
Mothers Day service at the Denver Baptist church featured victrola music recitations and a sermon by the pastor. Men led the morning program and each mother received a flower. Fathers were honored in the evening with music recitations readings and a special sermon. men wore flowers.
Last Saturday Dr. Geo W Musselman, noted veterinarian, received a new Dodge roadster. The disc wheel California top vehicle is described as handsome and suited to the doctor’s needs.
W S Carson sustained severe injuries Tuesday when a horse he was handling ran away. The horse dragged him along a rock pile after breaking from a stone boat land causing bad bruises to his head and shoulders.
The Fish and Game Protective Association placed 6 000 wall eye pike minnows in the Eel River on Wednesday morning May 10. The minnows were obtained from the Federal Government.
Miss Helen Smeltzly daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smeltzly of West Denver and Lyman Bond son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Bond northeast of Denver were married at 11 00 Saturday morning in the home of Elder Iohv Fisher at Mexico with Mrs Fisher as witness The newlyweds plan a home on the Bond farm and Mr Bond a former Denver teacher will return to teaching next winter After a six oclock dinner Sunday they entertained Milton Eikenberry Kathryn Brower Peru Fred Swindler and families Omer McGuire and families Oscar Bond wife and daughter Elizabeth Robert Bond and Florence Smeltaly The Tribune offers best wishes for the couple.
Adam Zegafuse, 26, son of Mr and Mrs John Zegafuse, killed himself at his parents home five miles west of Rochester on Sunday afternoon about 4 30. Fulton county coroner Dr A E Stinson ruled death by suicide. Cousins from Denver attended the funeral at the Evangelical Church in Rochester Tuesday at 2 PM.
The Baptist Women's Missionary Society met with Mrs Milton Gallahan and led by Mrs Jettie Murphy. The gathering opened with song and prayers, roll call with verses on May, Ps 100 read by Alta Zook, topic on inner house cleaning. Next meeting set for May 1 at the church for an all day work to saw, gag s and knot comforts.
Elmer Leffal sold his dwelling west of the school house to Abraham Imhoof in a closing held Tuesday.
Miss Wilma Smith travels from Denver to Churubusco with her aunt Mrs RB Collins and husband and son LaVere, for a three degree visit.
Report of the condition of Citizens State Bank at Denver Indiana as of May 5 1922 with Noble B Hunt as cashier.
I Noble B Hunt cashier of Citizens State Bank swear the above balance sheet is true. The document shows total liabilities 185137.17 dollars including capital stock 25000 surplus 8000 demand deposits 396039.69 certificates 46651.44 savings 1139.29 trust deposits TAL due to banks and trust companies 458.83 iBills payable 6000 and rents 40. Notary W T See dated May 9 1922 with commission expires 1926.
Mothers' Day program lists Music Stockdale Orchestra performing The Origin of Mothers' Day. Mrs Rhoda Rhineberger solos When He Gave Me You Mother of Mine. Recitations by Elizabeth Dukes and Ruth and Golda McHenry. Duet and other numbers feature Mrs Alonzo Burns James Stockdale Gladys Gage and others. Event set for Sunday May 14th with children and choir participation.
Annual 1922 assessment due by June 1 payable at Citizens State Bank Denver Ind. Full lot price 1.50 half lot 1.00. Delinquent payments may lead to sale. By order of Trustees James Staller Secretary.
Gordon Grimes purchased an interest in the B F Wibel Garage on Payson Street Denver. The partnership takes effect immediately and Grimes will relocate to Denver to provide patrons with the best possible service.
Omer Lee loses a valuable horse in Denver when the animal stepped on a corn planter tongue and died within minutes. Death likely due to heart disease, rendering the incident a tragic accident.
Merrit Murphy and his wife spent Sunday visiting their daughter and her family, Mr and Mrs Albert Miller, who live near Perrysburg.
A collection of maxims on diligence thrift and virtue. It contrasts industry with laziness and warns that effort brings rewards while idleness invites downfall. Several proverbs emphasize responsibility, prudent conduct, and the value of labor.
Mr and Mrs Charles Ziegler of Wabash Mrs John Ziegler and Mrs Bruce Keyes with two daughters Georgia and Lucile of Converse were entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of Mrs A C Miller. Mrs Miller and guests spent the afternoon with Clyde Miller and wife and nephew Charley Wade. Other afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Une of Ebenezer and Mrs Jesse Miller and two daughters.
Jones Howe of Peru advertises two splendid varnishes Chi-Name and Nuflor Var nish for refinishing floors furniture and woodwork at a reasonable price.
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