Local Happenings and Notes from Peru and Nearby Towns
Local items list visits and movements of residents from Peru and surrounding areas including Harry Hagee of Peru and Frank Medsker now in Idaho Falls. It notes social visits, auto trips, and church events, plus small ads for incubators, flour, dry cleaning, and stocks for sale. It mentions William Medsker’s illness and Mrs Medsker’s return to care for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hagee
Peru
Frank Medsker
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Denver
Donald Greer
Anderson
Miami County Horse Thief Detective Picnic Set in Peru Park
Arrangements are complete for the 14th annual basket picnic of the Miami County Horse Thief Detective Association at Peru City Park on Saturday Sept 5 1914. Members and friends will attend a morning meeting at the headquarters then enjoy a city park dinner at 11 30 with athletic contests prizes music and speeches by local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru City Park
Miami County Horse Thief Detective Association
Court House
Miami County
Miami Co
Horsethief Detective Association
Peru
Ind
State of Indiana
Indiana
A. D
John W. Volpert
Frank Hostetler
Sec
Henry Bailey
Pratt Loveland
Ralph Sollitt
Ralph Jones
Perrysburg
A Vacation Trip to Jackson County Indiana Fishing and Travel
The narrator details a summer 1914 trip from Indianapolis to Seymour and Brownstown in Jackson County Indiana visiting friend William Baldwin. They fish at Muscatitat River and Pond Creek, haul a boat, catch eel catfish perch and other fish, camp without beds, and enjoy meals. They later travel home via B&O and Pennsylvania lines, praising Southern Indiana scenery and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. & Western
Jackson County
Ind
William Baldwin
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Seymore
Brownstown
Will
Wallonia
Mr. Baldwin
Kenneth Baldwin
Muscatitat
Pond Creek
Indiana
Ladies sought as sales reps in Peru for Rochester firm
Mrs L H Dice in Peru for dental work reports a Rochester First National Nur Society seeks female or male representatives to sell Roses Shrubs Trees and Seeds. No experience needed to earn good weekly wages. those unemployed urged to write for terms and enclose this notice Adv 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Nurseries
Rochester
N. Y
Lady of Gentlemen
Baptist Church Week Schedule and Evening Sermons
The church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m regular preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m led by Brother Charles F Golden while the pastor attends the Bedford Camp Meeting Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Choir practice Friday at 7 30 p m Ladies Missionary Society meets Thursday at 2 p m at Mrs F K Bakers home The September 9 church business meeting follows prayer service This public is invited Ray Banks Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Golden
Golden
Bedford Camp Meeting
Ladies’ Missionary Society
F. K. Baker
Ray Banks
M E Church Prayer Meeting and Services Schedule
The M E Church announces a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m with Elbert Kline leading Choir practice Friday evenings Sunday services include Sunday School at 930 a m and Epworth League at 630 p m All are invited Leo Glenn Jacobs pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Leo Glenn Jacobs
Brethren Church Notices for Winona Conference Week
Bible School at 9 30 a m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m Training Bible Class Tuesday 7 30 p m Choir Practice Friday. General Conference week at Winona draws attendees this week and over Sunday. Cordial invitation extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Winona
Letter Writer Recaps Brief Trip For Friends
A reader explains composing a short publication letter to summarize a recent trip. Though writing letters for publication is not their forte, the author notes completing the piece as requested by friends in a concise space.
Local residents return from Peru and home improvements noted
Mrs. Mary Fry came home last Thursday after a week in Peru. Mrs. Orpha Hawes returned Saturday from Peru where she visited her sister Mrs. C A Smith. I A Haines improved his barber shop with a new paint job. Mrs. Fred Fite and three children left Saturday for Middletown to visit Mrs. Ruth Fite. Contractors Painting Paper Hanging and Decorating on the G C Robbins farm SW of Denver. 2t p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Haines
Orpha Hawes
Peru
C. A. Smith
Fred Fite
Middletown
Ruth Fite
G. C. Robbins
Denver
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rogers Bros
McCaffrey’s
Ben Cloud
J. E. Millican
Call Tribune
L. G.jacobs
Clyde Miller
Millark Roller Mills
Wagoner’s
J. A. Ream
John Brown
Effie Moody
Huntington
Clayton Dukes
Evans
Warsaw
M. M. Dukes
East Harrison Street
Everett Gage
Carnon
McHenry
Bether Moon
Mercedes Newell
Cut Rate Drugs Department
Timothy Murden
Ashley
W. H. Howes
Charles Swope
Deedaville
Wabash
Tribune
Eva Grimes
Lake Manitou
Miss Honor
Hal Maus
Dale Flora
Almedia Medsker
Butte
Montana
William Medsker
Longcliff
Homer
Reed Bros
F. K. Baber
Feibert, Eikenberry
J. T. Donaldson
Fede Ames Ream
M. E. Church
Elbert Kline
Brethren Church
R. S. Teacue & Son
Trip
NEW York Central Lines
L.E. & W. R.R. Agents
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