06 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1919
Page
1
The Stockdales west of Denver hosted a large house warming and Halloween party last Thursday. The Denver Merchants Band performed along with Stockdale family and guests, followed by a music-filled program and plentiful refreshments.
The Woman's Baptist Missionary Society met with Mrs. Flora Benedict on November 5. Leader Mrs. Anna Whisler opened with a hymn and Psalm reading. The group discussed Scripture readings, shared missionary notes from Africa via Mrs. Minnie Tharp, and heard talks from Mrs. Fern Zook and Mrs. Mary Melton. Twenty two members attended plus many children.
Through the Tribune we thank friends and neighbors for help sympathy and kind deeds during the death and burial of our darling baby Vivian Eileen Mr. and Mrs. Hal Maus express sincere appreciation for flowers and support.
William Melton expresses appreciation to the Denver Band director and members for moving rehearsal away from the Baptist Church during ongoing meetings, preventing interference and showing thoughtfulness.
The M E Ladies Aid plans to knot comforts for Mrs Will Carson on Wednesday afternoon November 12 in the church lecture room. Members will meet at 2 o'clock.
Mr and Mrs Galen Crook were visitors in Denver. They called on Miss Gladys Benedict Tuesday during their stay, making a brief social stop in the city.
Denver Co-Operative Telephone Company secures Charles Hoover to run the Central office and act as lineman. Hoover, from Burrows Indiana, brings over fourteen years in telephone work and has overhauled the switch board saving money and improving service. He is an expert electrician able to handle house wiring and will assist with community electrical needs. The company is rebuilding lines for better service as Denver plans electric lighting and power next year.
Arnold See son of Mr and Mrs W T See grew seriously ill at school last Wednesday an acute appendicitis was diagnosed by home physician Dr E Waymire He was moved to Dukes hospital Peru Thursday afternoon where he underwent appendectomy He recovered well and is expected to regain health Mr and Mrs See visited Peru daily with their son Airnold’s condition and future recovery they hope will be favorable
George C Miller Sr a longtime Peru merchant and prominent citizen died Tuesday morning at his home 82 West Sixth Street from a stroke suffered weeks earlier. Funeral services were at First Methodist Church at 2 30 this afternoon conducted by Rev Fred Thornburg with interment in Mount Hope cemetery.
The United States army transport President Grant arrived safely in France on October 31 with 5,000 American troops aboard. The voyage carries Grimes Derek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Co. Derek, who enlisted last summer. In a letter to his parents he said he was on his way and in good health.
Elvin Long is listed on the sick list this week in local reports. No further details are provided about his condition or duration.
In Denver Mr and Mrs David Ferrow marked their 60th wedding anniversary at home near the Baptist Church on Oct 30 with their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Their family includes five children Oliver Laura Harvey Ira Mick Martha. sixty-year partnership with only two deaths in the family. a noon dinner and a late afternoon photo by Lentz of Peru.
Miss Ruby Cunningham hosted a Halloween masquerade at her Cattlow Hotel home for about forty schoolmates and friends. Guests wore queer costumes, guessing games and contests provided amusement. Helen Sellers and Henry Bumiller won the advertising contest and candy prizes. Refreshments included apples and popcorn.
The town elected all officers to full terms after a light turnout with one ticket and no opposition. Clerk votes: J B Wright 43, Foster Long 43, L A Dice 43, William Whisler 41. Treasurer: Whisler 41. Wright and Long to four-year terms, Whisler and Dice to two years, starting January 1920.
Mrs Anna Tuters of Corning Arkansas is spending a few days visiting friends and relatives in and around Denver.
Denver residents were urged to join the Red Cross drive running November 2 to 11 to mark the armistice anniversary. Volunteers hoped to renew old memberships and recruit new ones as the war ended yet the Red Cross work continues. A dollar per person was suggested to support relief efforts locally and globally.
On Sunday November 2 a family gathering at East Harrison street Denver marked the 77th birthday of A. C. Miller. His sons and their families arrived with a celebratory basket and shared a hearty feast, with Mrs. Miller coordinating the event. Guests included Phillip Miller and wife Gail Miller and wife Jesse Miller and wife and Clyde Miller and wife and Willis Long and wife and baby, plus visitors Mrs. A. F. White and Miss Hammond. The family hopes for many more joyful anniversaries.
A Macy widow, Mrs Oliver Jenkins, was killed instantly Wednesday afternoon when a freight train backing into a siding struck her as she walked home from paying a coal bill. Bystanders reportedly shouted a warning, but she did not hear. The incident occurred just south of the Macy station. train crew learned of the crash after it happened.
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society was entertained at the home of Mrs Russell Liong on a Wednesday afternoon. Mesdames T. M. Greer W. G. Shumate and others assisted Mrs Long. A goodly number of ladies attended.
M. E. Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 with Supt W W Sellers and evening service at 7 led by District Superintendent Rev F A Hall who will also preside over the Third Quarterly Conference. Revival continues at Obili with nightly services all week except Saturday. A Men’s Meeting is set for Chili M E Church next Sunday at 3 00. Invitation extended by Pastor Alvin F White.
Bible study at 9 30 a.m. led by Sain Clingaman on September. Rally Day and Promotion Day services Sunday. Bring dinner to the church and stay for an all day gathering. Evening service includes Fall Communion at 7 30 o'clock in the church basement. All neighboring Brethren invited.
The Denver Baptist Church invites all to Sunday School 9 80 morning service 10 30 B Y P U 7 00 Prayer Meeting Web 7 30 Next Sunday state superintendent C M Dinsmore will visit for the first time. a warm reception is urged at the Church on the Hill.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Friend celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their Denver home in a surprise hosted by children relatives and friends. A large dinner followed by heartfelt gifts, many gold, marked the event. The couple wed at the Zook home north of Denver November 1, 184. They spent their life in Miami county and are highly respected and in good health.
The W. G. of the Baptist Church will meet at the regular meeting place on Thursday evening November 18. Miss Lee Grimes is on the slate for the program.
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