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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
5
Local notes report visits by Miss Esther Godfrey of Peru to Denver and other town folk traveling for visits and business. Perry Fishburn and Dr Hellopeter are among those noted in Denver and Kokomo. Mrs Alice Imhoof and family plans, church rally day notices, and several social visits round out this community brief.
Republicans announce a major event in Denver with Hon. John McCardie of Indianapolis to address public questions and argue for Republican return to power. McCardie, a practical grain buyer renowned as "The Farmer's Friend," will discuss tariffs and taxes and the needs of farmers and businesspeople.
Rev G B Work of Warren Indiana will give the Old Peoples Meeting address on Sunday October 18. No printed invitations this year invitees are those sixty years or older and dinner is free. Conveyance committee will arrange transport and return.
Mrs. Levi Armantrout of Peru Indiana offers pure bred Rock Crockeris at one dollar each if taken before November first.
On the last Thursday Sam Clinger moved from Dr. Newell's farm south of town to Ira Eikenberry's farm southeast of Denver. S. M. Waggoner, two years with Mr. Eikenberry, moved to Dr. Newell's farm.
W. B. Place is driving a fine new Pathfinder six cylinder car purchased last Wednesday. The two passenger model is described as the finest in this part of the country.
Beginning September I will be at the Cattlow Hotel in Denver on Fridays for dental work. If in need of any dental work contact Dr. McIntyr, Dentist, with guaranteed work and prices.
The Denver basketball team went to Roann last Friday afternoon to play the Roann team, which won. Next Friday afternoon Denver and Deedsville will play. the game at four o'clock. Come out and see the boys play.
A fragment notes Pastor TM of Milford plans to attend an event. The readable portion provides no date or venue details. Further text is needed to specify the occasion and participants.
Uncle Tom Skinner reports the 14th annual Home Coming of the Wensaw Church held on the first Thursday with 200 attendees. President Mrs Josie Lewis of Denver led services, Ralph Sollitt of Peru gave an address, and a large dinner followed. Speakers included Lawyer Clark Bailey and Wellington Bailey, with letters read from Tom Cunningham of Castelberry Alabama and Mrs Anya Halleck of New York. Deaths noted: Joseph Wade Mrs William Grimes and Mrs Mary Howes. Next year’s gathering set for October 1915.
The Methodist Church hosted a missionary rally Monday with a large afternoon and evening audience. Afternoon talks by district pastors preceded an evening stereopticon lecture by Rev. A. L. Werver, with pictures and lectures well received by attendees.
Registration closed Monday with 59 people registered in the precinct. The total voters in the area now stands at a stated number, reflecting the final push before the registration deadline.
Old People's Day was held at Chili last Sunday with a well decorated church and full program. Rev. J. B. Cook gave a morning address to a large congregation. A schoolhouse dinner and social hour followed, then singing and testimonies. Sixty four guests aged over sixty totaled 4,378 years of aggregate age, oldest man 87 Abner Grant, oldest woman 84 Mrs. L. H. Smith. guests hailed from Indiana Ohio Germany Pennsylvania Illinois Maryland Mississippi New York and Virginia.
Saturday morning C. O. Derek delivered a 130 pound pumpkin to Denver for display. It measures six feet three inches in circumference and grew without special care from a vine north of Derek's home. The exhibit is in L C Dukey and Go's show window.
A large group of about 52 automobiles carried enthusiastic Republicans who arrived in Denver for a county tour. They reached at 12 30 p m and were treated to dinner by the Ladies Aids of the Baptist and Brethren Churches. After meals several speeches were given before the procession moved on toward Peru.
A lively Epworth League gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sellers northeast of Denver Tuesday evening offered bean soup corn bread pancakes and molasses served in tin cups and pie pans. Attendees called it one of the most enjoyable socials the League has had.
Dr and Mrs Elbert Waymire entertained on Sunday in honor of their second wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs We McGrew and daughter Mrs McGrew were among the attendees.
Rural Route 23 diary notes Edgar Stanton and Rufus Fisher on a business trip to Peru Saturday. Emanuel Yoder and family along with Zella and Ruth Hoover visited Jacob Stanton Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Guise from Ebenezer spent Sunday with Grover Lee and wife. W F Lee and son Ferry with S Berg er and Omer Lee visited Rufus Fisher and family Sunday. Miss Ethel Berger stayed with Gladys Helen and Edna Benedict Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs E W Hoover and sister Julia Alspaugh left for Colorado to visit Eliza Raber. Carter Shanabarzer and Miss Goldie Tillet from Peru called on Elvin Sullivan and wife Sunday evening. Misses Hazel Berger Ethel Hoover Eva Gale McClain Simson Berger spent Sunday with Eloyd and Ruth Berger. Sarah Matthias and Verna aided Nona Sullivan were guests of James Matthias and wife at Mexico Tuesday.
Mrs W H Howes with help from Mrs L C Dukes arranged a pleasant surprise for the M E B Choir. After a half hour rehearsal they moved to the lecture room for an indoor picnic on the floor. Sandwiches cake and anolas were served with coffee in tin cups and picnic trimmings. All attendees enjoyed the evening and said rehearsing was easier after the intermission.
Prof. Carvey of Macy visited Denver on Tuesday. Mrs Jane Petty and Mrs George Smith with daughter Pearl joined dinner hosted by Mrs A Le Davis and husband.
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