Centenary Day at the Fort Wayne Methodist Church
The Fort Wayne District Methodist Church marks Centenary Day with Rev. B D Nyswander as guest. He will speak at Chili in the morning and Denver at 7 45 p m. The Local Church Council meets Friday the 16th at 8 00 p m in the Bank Council room. A large Centenary push continues with charges over the top and a Macy layman pledging 500 000 yearly. The pastor urges full attendance and prayer for success. Alvin F White is the pastor.
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B. D. Nyswander
Fort Wayne
Brother Nyswander
Chili
Denver
Bank Council
Garsmith
Sharpaville
Macy
Ossion
Baptist Church Promotes Quick Weekly Class Reform
Sunday School at 9 30 B Y P U at 7 00 Teacher Training Web at 8 00 Choir Practice Friday 8 00 Russel Haines leads the Young People meeting next Sunday evening. Curtains raise funds quickly showing strong support for new classroom compartments. The church aims for 100 attendees. All are welcome.
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Russel Haines
Brethren Church Announces Bible Study and Youth Meeting
The public is invited to Bible Study at 9 30 am led by Sam Clingaman superintendent. Young People’s meeting follows at 7 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Clingaman
Young People’s Meeting
Memorial Day Memorial Services in Denver Baptist Church
Memorial services scheduled for Sunday May 25 at the Denver Baptist Church. Rev L A Myers of the Brethren Church to deliver the address. Soldiers to assemble on the church lawn at 10 15 and march in a body into the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Baptist Church
L. A. Myers
The
Brethren Church
Baptist Church
Poultry Delivery Ad From Clyde Miller Denver Ind
Notice advertises poultry delivery by Clyde Miller of Denver Indiana with both phones for pricing and orders. Miller offers delivery and extra payment for selling poultry.
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Clyde Miller
Denver
Ind
Waggoner Aids Ill Aunt In Local Community
Frank Waggoner of Waggone Station helped care for his aunt Mrs Jo Warren who has been ill for two weeks. The report notes his presence last week as part of family support during her illness.
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Frank Waggoner
Waggone Station
Jo Warren
Decoration Day Services Planned at Denver Baptist Church
Decoration Day rites set for May 30 at Denver Baptist Church with Rev. A B White of the Methodist Church to speak. Soldiers urged to meet at 9 45 on the public square and march with veterans to the church for a 10 o'clock service led by a band. Methods arranged for cemetery tributes and afternoon trips to Chili for further decoration services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Baptist Church
A. BE. White
Methodist Church
Indiana inventors patent list from D Swift Co
Indiana inventors receive patents including Orange Drake steering device Chas Drinkwater ash sifting apparatus John Edmond press heater for automobiles Charles Keel internal combustion engine Herbert Keithley dump car John Lambert tractor tread Charles Cosner folding umbrella Ernest Guental forming machine for leaf springs Ivan Saklich table caster Frank Krabach cabinet Robert Lyons recovery of precious metals Howard Marmon piston William Robinson molding machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
D. Swift & Co
Washington, D. C
Orange M. Drake
American Falls
Chas. M. Drinkwater
John C. Edmond
Cypress
Charles E. Keel
Indianapolis
Herbert R. Keithley
Michigan City
John W. Lambert
Anderson
Charles M. Cosner
Bloomington
Ernest J. Guental
Richmond
Ivan Saklich
Gary
Frank X. Krabach
Fort Wayne
Robert E. Lyons
Howard C. Marmon
William P. Robinson
Hammond
Save Remainder of Crop After April Frosts
Purdue University reports and the state horticultural society note fruit damage from the April 24 and 25 frosts. Damage ranges from complete loss in some areas to partial loss elsewhere, so continuing a regular spraying schedule is advised to salvage the remaining crop. Frank N. L. Wallace and Purdue horticulturists recommend ongoing sprays to protect what remains.
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Horticultural Department
Purdue University
State Horticultural Society
Frank NL Wallace
State
Purdue
Gordon Grimes Homecoming After Overseas Service
Mr and Mrs Charles Grimes of Denver announce their son Gordon known as Dickie has arrived in the states from overseas service and is at Newport News Virginia awaiting muster out. This will be his first homecoming since enlistment early in the war.
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Charles Grimes
Denver
Gordon
Dickie
Newport News
Virginia
Mexico Elevator Sold In Farmers Elevator Purchase
The Farmer's Elevator Company of Jefferson township buys the Mexico elevator from Reese Morgan for 9500 dollars. It is understood Morgan has bought an elevator at Jonesboro and will move it to the new location.
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Farmer’ Elevator Company
Jefferson Township
Mexico
Reese Morgan
Morgan
Jonesboro Gee
Obituary: Francis Marion Redman Dies in Denver
Francis Marion Redman born May 14 1845 Cicero Indiana served in the 101st Indiana Volunteers during the Civil War married Celia Umphres July 8 1866. Survived by five of seven children and long railroad service followed by move to Denver where he died May 1 1919 at home with family present. Burial in Peru cemetery.
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Francis Marion Redman
Cicero
Hamilton County
Indiana
Jackson
Tipton County
Marion
101St
Ind
Celia Umphres
Charles
William
Walter
Daisy
Frank
Wabash R. R
Denver
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kenneth
Milford
Mr. Redman
Rev
Cook
Warsaw
Peru
Roger Williams Home from Overseas Marries in Denver
Roger Williams, recently honorably discharged from overseas service, is visiting his mother Mrs. Louisa W. Williams in South Denver. He announced his marriage to Miss Nelp of Peru, now Mrs. Williams, who is in Denver with her husband for a visit.
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Roger Williams
Denver
Louisa W. Williams
South
Roger
Williams
Nelp
Peru
States
Chicago
Lewis Nelp
Meteor Talking Machine Ad Promises Plain Speaking
A Macy Indiana dealer offers the Meteor talking machine priced at 100.00, claiming it equals or surpasses many 200.00 models in size and performance. The long price and sales pitch emphasize audible clarity and understanding before purchase.
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T. J. Ewer
Macy
Ind
Peru Woman Honored Guest at Dinner
Miss Grace Bartaway of Peru was hosted by Mrs. Emma Tharp for dinner on Monday.
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Grace Bartaway
Peru
Emma Tharp
Denver Considers Incorporation Election Tuesday
Denver voters face a special election to decide whether the town will incorporate. A mass meeting is at Citizens State Bank at 9:00 a.m. with election officials appointed. Polls run 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Voters urged to cast a full vote to reflect the will of the people.
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Denver
Citizens State Bank
Election Board
Rider-Noes Mishap After Buying Horse
Jess Miller attempted a ride on a six year old horse bought Thursday. The horse bucked and reared, fell back, trapping him beneath with the saddle striking above the knee. The leg was severely wrenched and bruised but no bones broke, keeping him sluggish for several days.
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Jess Miller
Jess
Jride
Denver Road Project Starts With Ground Breaking
Teams began work Monday morning breaking ground for a new road through Denver. Contractors report machinery and tools arriving but progress depends on hiring enough teams. If enough crews are secured, the Denver section could be completed in a few weeks and extend to the township line northwest of Denver.
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Denver
Local House Sold on Bond Street to New Owner
A. B. Guyer sold his Bond Street residence to William P. Balsbaugh through the L. H. Dice Agency. Balsbaugh will take possession in June and Guyer plans to move his family to Peru to pursue new work after quitting the Denver blacksmith trade due to ill health.
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L. H. Dice
A. B. Guyer
Bond Street
William P. Balsbaugh
Balsbaugh
Guyer
Peru
Denver
Ladies Auxiliary Membership Drive for Miami County Hospital
The ladies auxiliary to the Miami County Hospital begins its yearly canvass for members. As the hospital is a county institution, many residents may wish to join. pay the 31.00 membership dues for the year to support the auxiliary. Details on where dues may be paid will be announced later.
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Miami County Hospital
Manu. Loucuran
Preacher's Wife Granted Divorce in Cass County Court
Mrs. Ada C. Lowther wife of Dr. Wirt Lowther former Broadway M. E. pastor of Logansport is granted divorce on incompatibility grounds. Defendant ordered to pay 150 annually for support of a minor child in Cass County circuit court per Peru Journal.
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Ada C. Lowther
Wirt Lowther
Broadway M. E
Logansport
Cass County
Peru
Eighth Grade Commencement Set for June 14 in Peru
Township trustees designate June 14 for eighth grade commencement to be held at the Wallace Theatre Peru. Names of local graduates to be announced later.
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Peru
Wallace Theatre
Closing Books Request From Arthur Guyer
Arthur Guyer asks all indebted parties to call and settle accounts as he closes his books. He thanks patrons and friends for their patronage.
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Arthur Guyer
Local residents visit and family gatherings in Peru and Morocco
James Donovan and wife shopped in Peru Saturday while Lowell Ballee and wife stayed at James Donovan's home Sunday. Lois Irene Long visited her grandparents G. W. Long and wife Tuesday. Sapho Wright left Tuesday for Indianapolis to study Primary work at Miss Blakers School. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Long, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Guinn and Mrs. Emma Tharp drove to Morocco Sunday in Mr. Long's Studebaker to visit Mrs. Guinn's mother.
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James Donovan
Peru
Lowell Ballee
Lois Irene Long
Mrs. G. W. Long
Sapho Wright
Indianapolis
Miss
C. W. Long
F. D. Guinn
Emma Tharp
Morocco
Mr. Long
Studebaker
Mr. Guinn
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Ft. &. Church
Alvin F. White
Services
Inventors
Gordon Grimes
Meteor
W. T. See
the Ladies’ Auxiliary
Preacher
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