Denver Town trustees propose 1923 estimated expenditures and levies
The Trustees of the Incorporated town of Denver Jefferson Township Miami County Indiana propose for 1923 the estimated general fund expenditures 195.08 and tax 7 cents per hundred. fire fund 139.34 and 5 cents. street fund 362.30 and 13 cents. light fund 975.43 and 35 cents. Total expenditures 1672.15 and total tax 60 cents. Hearing set September 9 1922 at Citizens Bank Building 8:00 PM.
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Denver
Jefferson Township
Miami County
Indiana
Watermelon Feast Near Perrysburg Reported
The watermelon picnic in Union township near Perrysburg drew over 250 attendees from the county's north part. Charles Hamon, former Perrysburg councilman, chaired the arrangements and introduced Burton Green as Perrysburg mayor and speaker. A ladies quartet sang, Peruvians shared feast impressions, and Rev. J. W. Trout led devotional exercises.
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Union Township
Perrysburg
Charles Hamon
Fifth Ward
Burton Green
J. W. Trout
Mexico
Peru
Will Give Musicale at Baptist Church in Denver
The Baptist Missionary Society plans a Monday September 11 concert at the Baptist Church. Chester College mixed quartet will perform and entertain the community as part of the society’s effort to provide good entertainment locally. The event begins at eight o clock. all are welcome.
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Denver
Baptist.Missionary Society
Havid
Chester
College
Baptist Church
Athens Ind Widow Dies. Baptist Faith to Grieve
Sept 29 1858 in Mia died Aug 14 1922 Athens Indiana aged.yao J united marriage to James Milo Van Sue June 28 19 To this union four children were born one daughter and three sons the daughter and one son preceded her in death She united with the Baptist Church at Rochester Ind at about 18 later transferred to U B Church at Athens remain faithful member until death an ever willing worker in God s vineyard She was a faithful wife a loving mother and a royal friend She leaves husband two sons James and Mark nine grandchildren one brother and three sisters and Wm Woolley Alice Doud Cor a Cool Jennie C Fagan Thou art gone dear one from this world of care To the home that Jesus hath made most fair where there is all that will make you glad Thou hast left with us a memory dear Of thy loving hands and thy willing feet Of thy many gladdening words of cheer And thy glad assurance that again we meet
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Mia
Athens
Ind
Yao
Tames Milo van
Sue
Cand
United
the Baptist Church
Rochester
U. B
God's Vineyard
James
Mark
Wm.Woolley
Alice.Doud
Topeka
Kans
Cora-Cool
Grantville
Jennie C. Fagan
Denver
Jesus
Dow Trent Buy Roann Property on East Harrison Street
Mr and Mrs Dow Trent closed a deal to purchase the residence of Edgar Stanton on East Harrison Street. The Trents already occupy the home, moving in several months ago. The Stantons reside in Roann where they own a modern house and Mr Stanton works at the Roann Basket Factory.
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Dow Trent
Edgar Stanton
East Harrison Street
Trent
Stanton
Roann
Mr. Stanton
Roano ‘Basket
W C T U Convention Called At Macy In September
The Miami County W C T U Convention will meet in Macy on Friday September 8 with Miss Grace Leigh Scott national secretary of the Social Morality Department as speaker. Scott served in France during the war as an entertainer for soldiers and is described as a very interesting speaker.
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Miami County
Macy
Grace Leigh Scott
Social Morality Department
Scott
France
Carrier Takes Vacation As Wife Serves Route
Alonzo Burns, a rural route carrier, is on vacation. His wife serves his route in his stead, and patrons report efficient service during his absence.
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Alonzo Burns
Mrs Frank Thomas Recovering After Dukes Hospital Operation
Mrs Frank Thomas, who recently underwent an operation at Dukes Hospital in Peru, has reported improvement. It is believed she will soon enjoy better health and return to normal activities.
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Frank “‘Thomas
Dukes Hospital
Peru
Recital by Miss Opal Daniels Class in Elocution
Local church program in Denver Brethren Church on Friday evening September 8 invites all. Admission free. Readings range from humorous to moral tales including The Stamp and The Sin of the Carpenter Man with music by Vivian Gallahan and readings by Ruth Flora Dale Yoder and Elizabeth Flora among others.
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Denver
Brethren’ Church
Opal Daniels
Ruth Flora
Willie
Dale Yoder
Dolly
Maxine Musselman
Gladys Gage
Robert
Éraldine Boswell
Elizabeth Bond
Miss Daniels
Rosanna Place
iTima DuBois
William Donaldson
Wilma Smith
Vivian Daniels
Gallahan
Miss Jones
Mildred Woolpert
Little Jim
Elizabeth Flora
Denver School Reunion At City Park Peru Grows
The eighth Denver School Reunion at City Park in Peru on August 20 drew old friends and new. A resolution makes every former Denver student a member for the future and invites non enrolled attendees to send name and address to Mrs. E. E. Mall Roan to receive next year’s invitation.
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Denver
City Park
Peru
Indiana
E. E. Mall
Roan, Ind
Entertaining Guests At Owen Murphy Home
Mr and Mrs Owen Murphy hosted a Sunday evening gathering on September 3 with guests including Mr and Mrs Victor Long and daughter Lois Mr and Mrs Omer Flora and daughter Elizabeth Mr and Mrs John Henry Babcock and children John Viron Alice Sarah Rebecca Isaac Martha and Owen from Chicago The occasion featured a bountiful chicken supper and music praising hospitality.
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Owen Murphy
Victor Long
Lois
Omer Flora
Elizabeth
John Henry Babcock
John
Viron
Alice
Sarah
Rebecca
Isaac
Martha
Little Owen
Chicago
Pleasant Family Gathering Colorful Recap
A lively Sunday family gathering at Mrs. Mary Cornel’s home featured a well filled basket and a pleasant, enjoyable event. The text records a warm social scene centered on kinship and hospitality.
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Mary
Cornel
Old Mt Zion mill collapses in Fulton County
The historic Mt Zion grist mill, a landmark since Indigenous and early settlement days, collapsed at 11 p.m. Wednesday. Owner Jerry Anglemeyer found the three story structure ruined after flood damage undermined the dam and the mill’s foundations. Estimated loss is $3000 with no insurance.
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Mt. Zion
Fulton County
Jerry Anglemeyer
Rochester
Anglemeyer
Birthday Surprise for Samuel W Butt at 73
A Sunday birthday dinner honored Samuel W Butt with 37 guests and a new suit and hat presented by Mrs Butt, the children, Clyde Merine and niece. Attendees included Mrs Mary Butt, Walter Butt family, Elmer Fites family, Samuel H Butt and wife, Ben Wibel and family, Alfred Raymer family, Esther Butt of Crestline Ohio, Clyde Merine and wife, Chis Keefer and wife, Andy Hoff and wife and granddaughter Deloris, Fort Wayne, Arthur Southerton and George Raynier.
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Samuel W. Butt
Mr. Butt
Esther Butt
Crestline
Ohio
Clyde Merine
Gilead
Chis. Keefer
Whisler Hack Collision Injures Eight Near Mexico
Eight passengers were injured when a hack en route from Peru collided with a southbound car at a cement bridge south of the Mexico river bridge. Miss Elba Lantz suffered head injuries, her mother Mrs. Louisa Lantz arms cuts, with others bruised. the driver who caused the crash fled briefly after stopping.
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Peru
Whisler Hack
Mexico
Mexico River
Whisler
Elba Lantz
Louisa Lantz
Moody seeks radium treatments in Indianapolis trip
Mrs. Lee Long joined her parents in Petersburg to travel to Indianapolis for a week while Mr. Moody receives radium treatments from a specialist. He recently had facial tumor surgery and hopes the therapies speed his recovery. Mr Long and daughter Kathryn stay in Denver with his parents during the absence.
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Lee Long
Penu
J. R. Moody
Indianapolis
Mr. Moody
Mr. Long
Kathryn
Denver
A. J. Long
Mrs Dan Staller Improves After Appendicitis Operation
Mrs Dan Staller formerly Ida Murphy of Penu was taken to Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester Friday and underwent an appendicitis operation Saturday. Surgeon Dr Sh eer reported her improving as expected. Mr Staller and Claude Murphy accompanied her to Rochester. Mr Murphy returned home Saturday evening while Mr Staller remains for several days.
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Dan Staller
Ida Murphy
Penu
Woodlawn Hospital
Chester
Sheer
Staller
Claude Murphy
Rochester
Murphy
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Fost Ster Long
Smal
Joan R. Wright
W. H. Whisler
Trustees
Lewis H. Dice
Citizens Bank Bldg
W. C. T. U. Convention
Little’ Ed
Deniver Bakery
Denver Bread
J. E. Goff
Denver, Ind
Oliver Murphy
Hack
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