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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
5
Rev Bechtel of Roann will give the Memorial Day address at Paw Paw on Saturday afternoon May 80th at 2 30 oclock. He is reputed to be an excellent speaker and will uphold the high standard of the local church northeast of here. Peru Journal notes Paw Paw its Memorial Day records and fine past speakers.
A reader urges the Miami County Democrats to nominate and elect John W. Wolpert for a second term as sheriff of Miami County. The letter argues sheriffs deserve longer service, noting other officers serve eight to twelve years. Rural Peru reader signs the notice.
The Room Clarion passes from D. M. Spotts who ran the paper for twenty five years to Palmer Adams and King of Wabash. They own the Wabash Plain Dealer and will debut the paper under new management.
The piece argues holding a 1915 Indiana constitutional convention is the crucial civic issue. Voted on November 3, 1914, via a separate ballot, the issue requires thorough civics knowledge and awareness of modern popular government forms. It frames the question as an educational duty for public schools.
Last Saturday a fire at the extreme southeast residence of Mrs Amanda Snyder caused about 150 to 200 dollars in damage. Fire brigades arrived after the blaze had gained headway but two engines promptly controlled the flames. Claude Haines aided by rushing the ladder wagon was overcome by exertion while Acel Dukes assisted by pulling the big engine to the scene.
Mrs Lucy Hill and daughter Hazel joined a jolly group visiting Peru last Friday. Several locals hosted guests from Peru and Denver over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith of Peru at T W Murden’s, and Miss Verna Caruthers entertaining Miss Anna Gustin of Denver. Dr Fritz owns a new Ford purchased last week and toured Waterloo with his wife and daughter. Eva Deeds guest of Miss Pearl Olds on Sunday afternoon.
Decoration Day will be observed in Denver with services led by the Grand Army boys. Fifteen veterans remain. a 9:00 a.m. march will go from the public square to the Baptist Church where Rev. Garvin of Macy will speak, then to the cemetery to decorate graves. The Denver Band will provide a concert before the procession. Public invited to attend.
Mrs. Culla J. Wayhinger, state president of the W C T U, will deliver a lecture at the Baptist Church next Monday evening. Everett R. Noftzger serves as soloist and musical director with Master Kenneth Morris as pianist. Admission is free and the event aims to be non sectarian.
The D. C. B. schedules a business meeting at the New Club Room in the Baker Building on Saturday May 30 at 8 00 p m. sharp. Members are urged to attend as furnishings are to be decided.
For sale or rent is a complete first class shoemaker outfit and shop with adjoining two parcels. Good chance for a shoemaker. Seller Joseph Warren plans to leave Denver by August 1. 7-8-9.
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Farmers Bank of Denver Ind will be held at the bank at 2 30 p m Tuesday June 2 1914 in person and by order of the board of directors notice given for the meeting states this action and time.
Mrs Amands Snyder expresses gratitude to the people who turned out and fought the fire and saved her from distraction.
Fragmentary notice presents gallery work with post cards groups and views of interiors by flash light. Claims good work at reasonable prices and mentions a gallery in a place named Qanth Makhwoar.
A fragmentary notice mentions store closure and decorations for a birthday in May. It lacks clear names, places, or official details.
A wave of home improvements spreads through Denver as residents repaint houses. Fouts and two other homes get painting done by See and Grimes, Tharp and Benedict. Harrison Street gains a modern update after W. H. Howes completes work. Sidewalks rise in front of Jimma McCoy and Jane Fogle properties, with Daniel Sunday and Joe handling work. Alma Norris plans to raise and level her sidewalk.
Rural Route 23 residents share weekend visits with Peruvian families. Cleve Staller and wife traveled to Peru Monday. Mrs. Dillman guest of her sister in Peru Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Will Lantz and daughter Elba visited P. S. Sullivan and family Saturday night and with Frank Matthias and sisters Sunday. Clarence Keim Carl See dinner guests of Albert Berger and wife Sunday. Elmer Lantz and family and Aaron Berger and Alta spent Sunday with Mrs. Mary Berger. Grover See family with Rufus Fisher family Sunday. W. T. See wife and son Ferry of Eel River Chapel guests of S. D. Berger family at dinner Sunday. In afternoon Omer See and wife with Albert Berger and family Lloyd Berger Clarence Keim and Carl See their callers.
A local Democratic appeal in Peru Indiana favors Mr Volpert for sheriff amid strong public support. The message claims criminals fear him and asks Democrats to back his candidacy.
Mrs Ed Pontius reports finding a large amount of fine ripe strawberries in her patch on Monday afternoon marking the first home grown berries to reach the office this year.
Martin L. Parks of Peru Indiana withdraws from the Democratic nomination contest for Miami County sheriff. He thanks supporters and notes he could not continue canvassing under current conditions, though he believes he would have secured countywide backing.
Practically all stores in Peru will close next Saturday for Decoration Day, a legal holiday. Those trading should go on Friday. Support local merchants who advertise in this paper as you shop, with Live Merchants sharing their store news.
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