Dedication of Denver Indiana Methodist Church in Denver
The Denver Indiana Methodist Episcopal church marked a red letter day with the dedication of the new building after lengthy rebuilding. Rev A D Alexander and Rev Dr Parr led sermons and prayers, the sacrement was celebrated, funds were raised to cover the remaining 791.92 debt, and the occasion featured singing, addresses, and a large attending congregation. The Ladies Aid Society and trustees earned praise for their labor and the town's support enabled completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Biscopal Church of
Denver
A. D. Alexander
J. M. Baker
W. D. Parr D. D
2. M. Baker
J. I. McCoy
Samuel C. Miller
Miss Murphy
Wabash
Holy City
Dr. Parr
Parr
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Ind
Ladies Aid Society
Board of Trustees
W.L. Piper
Birthday anniversary of Cornelius Bell and Abijah B. Vore
On August 28, 1902, the 62nd birthday anniversary of Cornelius Bell and Abijah B. Vore was celebrated at Mr Bell’s home. The G A R members, families, the band, relatives and friends attended. An excellent fruit repast was served and music by the band accompanied the cheerful gathering. All wished the veterans many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Bell
Abijah B. Vore
Fire destroys box-car and contents in town
A box-car on the Lake Erie switch was set ablaze around 1:30 AM causing total destruction of the car and its freight. The load included goods for Denver customers and transfer freight for Vandalia. About 20,000 pounds of Tremzht burned, with theories ranging from a passing locomotive spark to deliberate arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Denver
Old Settlers Meeting Draws Record Crowd at Chili
The Old Settlers Meeting at Chili last Saturday drew the largest crowd yet despite heavy dust. Citizens Band of Peru provided music and many visitors connected with relatives and friends. The oldest lady present, Mrs. Sarah Lambert aged ninety three, won a willow rocking chair from the Old Folks Home in Mexico, while W. B. Kinneman received the cane for the county’s oldest settler and George Nicholson, eighty six, the oldest man present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chili
Peru
Sarah Lambert
Mexico
W. B. Kinneman
George Nicholson
John F Stowe's Mammoth Uncle Tom's Gabin in Big Tent
Denver audience to see a grand night performance Tuesday Sept 9 featuring Uncle Tom's Cabin in a vast tent show. The 50-person company travels on its own train with 2500 seats plus 00 opera chairs, Prof Bullinger's band, Siberian bloodhounds, Optograph displays, noon parade, and a 7 pm street band concert. Tickets 15 and 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Bullinger
Vandalia Railroad Sees Final Sunday Excursion to Logansport
On Sunday September 7 1902 the Vandalia Railroad Co will operate its last excursion of the season to Logansport and Lake Maxinkuckee. A special train departs Denver at 8 08 a m with a round trip fare of 25 cents to Logansport and 50 cents to Lake Maxinkuckee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia Railroad Co
Logansport
Lake Maxinkuckee
Denver
Local Trade Notes and Calls for Subscriptions
Local items list Grimes & Co and Nu Stor hat sales, Roan Exchange trades, and bargains on flour and Indiana Laws. Notices mention teachers at Peru, real estate, and a church society meeting. Miss Audna Derek visiting Wabash. Mrs. Horner returns to Butler. several family visits and moves noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Horner
Butler, Ind
Alma Norris
Not Doomed For Life
“Twas treated for three years by good doctors for Piles and Fistula but Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me in two weeks.” It cures burns bruises cuts corns sores eruptions salt rheum piles or no pay. 25c at Piper's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Greer
McConnellsville
Bucklen
Piper’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. E. ChurchNotes
Epworth League
Perry Fishburn
New Church
Perrysburg
John Lyon
Andrews
The
Old Settlers’ Meeting
John F. Stowe
Grimes & Co’s
Hocking Valley Coal
Roan Exchange
L. C. Dreus
Audna Derek
Grant Moon
A. EK. Graf
Torenton
Elsie Woolley
Della Gustin
Anna Norris
F. M. Moody and
Deedsville
Indiana
W. L. Piper
Grimes & Co
L. C. Dukes
Timothy Seed
Roam Exchange
L. C. Duxxs
Teiune
Indianapolis Journal
A. J. Graf
NuStor
Frank Johnson
South Bend
Wm. Land
Conway
Gulu Howard
Fort Wayne
Miss Alma Norris
B. F. Derek
Chas. V. Graft
Lydia Forgy
L. C. Duxus
Clifford Landis
Will ‘Landis
Maude Litzenbere
Columbus
Ohio
Sue Burkholder
Payne, Ohio
Rank Matthias
Triune
Teachers Institute
Baptist Home Mission Society
Manchester
A. EK
Graf
Tribune
Indiana Farmer
A. E. Graf
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