Rural Life Notes From Peru and Nearby Towns
Rural rate no 23 mentions Jacob Stanton and son Ederar in Peru on business. Simon Berger owns a new bicycle. H F Ream and two daughters of Huntington visited family over Sunday. Carl Lantz went to Kokomo for work. Grandma Miller visited son John Miller family Saturday. A wedding soon, tin horns ready for the bridegroom. Everly Hoover came from North Manchester to school. Miss Lizzie Hoover visited Vannie and Hazel Berger Sunday. Edgar Stanton left for Indianapolis to attend business college. Miss Blanch Betzner of Peru visits Frank Matthias and sisters. Jank Tharp and wife spent Wednesday with relatives at Macy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Berger
H F Ream
Huntington
Carl Lantz
Kokamo
Grandma Miller
John Miller
Everly Hoover
Manchester
Lizzie Hoover
Vannie
Hazel Berger
Edgar Stanton
Indianpolis
Blanch Betzner
Peru
Frank Matthias
Jank Tharp
Macy
Surprise Welcome for Former Bunker Hill Miamitown Minister
Rev. Erlougher, longtime minister of the joint Bunker Hill and Miamitown charge, returned for services to find a planned surprise reception. He awaited outside as janitor Mr. Vavier lit the church, then about 100 former parishioners appeared for a post service ice cream and cake feast, marking the warm gesture from his old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erlougher
M, EK
Bunker Hill
Miamitown
Vavier
Peru
Old Settlers Picnic at Chili Draws Record Crowd
Fourteenth annual Old Settlers meeting and picnic at Chili drew visitors from across the region and beyond. Attendees enjoyed many amusements and free exhibitions amid a homey, festive atmosphere. Chili Ladies' Quartet won first prize while Denver Ladies' Quartet took second in the singing contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Setlers
Chili
This
Fulton
Denver
Ice Cream Social Delights Denver K O T M Band
The Ice Cream Social at L A Haines' lawn Saturday evening drew a large crowd and featured fine music from the Denver K O T M Band. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served as the audience enjoyed the performance. The Denver Band is praised for drawing crowds and delivering hard to beat music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver K. O.T. M
L A Haines
Denver
Cider Mill Schedule Posted for Courier Area
Earhart and Wiedenhoelt announce persistent cider mill operation at Courier on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting September 7th and 8th and continuing weekly until further notice. The notice specifies the producer as Earhart and Wiedenhoelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Earhart & Wiedenhoelt
For Rent: 40 Acre Farm Near Denver Indiana
Farm of forty acres near Denver Indiana available for immediate rent. Inquire at the Triing office or with E D Leavitt Denver Indiana. Must rent at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denever
Triing
Leavitt
Denver
Indiana
Obituary: Sarah Jane Stowman of Miami County
Born March 6 1836 near Mexico Indiana she died May 28 1909 in Glendale Michigan aged 73 years 2 months 22 days She was daughter of Charles and Martha Murden who came from England in 1817 and settled in Baltimore Then moved to Miami county Indiana on Eel river near Mexico She joined the M F Church at thirteen and remained a faithful member Married Edmond Stowman October 19 1880 in Buchanan Michigan She cared for his three motherless children and is survived by husband two stepchildren Elmer predeceased her a brother and three sisters listed from Denver Peru Indiana Obituary delayed in transmission but published for Miami county friends and relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Stowman
Mexico
Indiana
Glendale
Michigan
Charles
Martha Murden
England
Baltimore
Maryland
Charles Murden
Miami County
Eel River
Quincy-Howes
M. Fi
Sarah J. Morden
Edmond Stowman
Buchanan
Harry Stowman
Eva Hoffman
Elmer Stowman
Timothy Murden
Quincy Howes
Denver
Martha Howes
Cynthia A. Smith
Peru
Pleasant Surprise Marks Mrs Stanton Birthday Anniversary
A Pleasant Surprise greeted Mrs. Stanton on August 29 at her home northwest of town to celebrate her fifty seventh birthday. Family and friends from Denver Indianapolis Perrysburg and local towns gathered for a sumptuous dinner and enjoyable day with wishes for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Stanton
Mrs. Stanton
Stanton
John Cornell
Denver
P UL Lohman
Mabel
Hazel Lohman
Clark Lohman
Ross Lohman
Alfred Cosner
Nd. Lianapolia
George Brubaker
Manuel Yoder
Elva
Vernice
Mildred
Roas Dague
Perrysburg
J A Mohler
Card of Thanks for Denver Festival Volunteer Girls
The band boys express thanks to the young ladies of Denver who gave their services through the week and night of the festival last Saturday evening. The note praises their willingness and energy in handling tiresome duties at the picnic and recognizes the young and animated among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Local social notes from Perrysburg area headlines
Perrysburg residents and visitors are cited in a sequence of brief social notices. Vern Kreider and Mrs OC Rannells plus families appear, with connections to Logansport Mount Olive Denver and South Bend. A Coon reunion in Deedsville is announced and Ross Raber joins C C L railroad.
Sunday church services and band concert at the M Church
Miss Mary Miller of Pettysville guest for supper with Miss Anna Gustin on Saturday night. Dr Millikan announces he can now handle calls in town or country. Mr and Mrs H R Garritson and daughter Louise from Loganport visited JW Garritson’s family. Mr and Mrs Sylvester Leedy were entertained at Charles Mullen’s in Kokomo. Mrs J Mary Pim coke and daughter Grace returned to Richmond. Petey Weeks visits today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miller
Pettysville
Anna Gustin
H R Garritgson
Louise
Logansport
JW. Garritson
Sylvester Leedy
Charles Mullen
Kokomo
J Mary Pimcoke
Grace
Richmond
Hher
Logan crowd enjoys Mexico Letter big show
A crowded scene at Logan last week featured a lively Mexico Letter event drawing numerous locals. Several residents travel and visit family with updates on trips to Monon Erie Gilead and Chicago while others plan fairs and gatherings.
Local Notes and Social Roundup From Logansport Area
The Band will give a fine concert Saturday evening. J W Garrison transacted business in Logansport Tuesday. Charles Simons, our popular trustee, is reported on the sick list along with IW Newcomb and Mrs Lewis Gustin and granddaughter Mildred visited with Otho Bunnel and family Sunday. The Tribune office received a souvenir post card from M Redman and wife visiting Winona Lake. Those entertained at BH Missell's last Sunday included Elm Lee and wife of Anderson Claud and wife of Twelve Mile Mrs Mary Simcoke and daughter Gee of Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W.garrison
Logansport
Charles Simons
Misell
Elm Lee
Anderson
Claud
Twelve Mile
Mary Simcoke
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greer Wilkinson Lumber CO
Wilkinson Lumdgf Company
Bell
Jacob Stanton and Son
Ederar
Rev. Erlougher
Miami
The
Denver Bakery
General Merchandise
Vern Kreider
Indianapolis
OC Rannells
Wallace
Conrad
David Rockey
Elizabeth Staller
Mount Olive
Frank McElwee
Grandma Rannells
Milan Leavitt
West Liberty
Emer Leavitt and Family
Wilbur Rabher
John Steele
Palmer
Columbus
Ohio
Deedsville
Ross Raber
Kate Hamilton
Ramer
John Brubaker
Marion Raber
Clarence Chaplin
South Bend
Tom Cunningham
Alabama
Burton Green
Jud Conrad
Logan
Lewis Myers
Monon
Cleo Stuber
Gilead
George Stuber
Texas
Will Wikle Ha
Mary Kennedy
Ed Fisher
Will Fisher
Noah Fisher
Cladis
Justis Baker
Columbus Grove
George Schliott
Louis
Charles Kline
Churubusco
Terry Fisher
Emma
Frank Hoffman
Canada
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