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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
5
The Oakdale Baptist Church plans a series of meetings starting next Monday night September 15 conducted by the pastor. The Tribune notes the Sunday School 9 30 morning worship 10 45 B Y P A 7 00 and evening service 8 00 and invites Denver people to attend. A hearty welcome awaits on the Hill next Sunday.
The M. E. Church invites all to Sunday School next Sunday morning at 9 30 led by Pastor Alvin F. White with W W Sellers mentioned as Sept. attendees.
The Brethren Church announces Bible Study at 9 30 a m Sam Clingaman leads Sept morning worship at 10 30 Young People meet at 7 00 Evening worship at 8 00 The public is invited to attend all services Pastor L A Myers announces services.
John Burkholder aged about thirty two died at Miami County hospital Peru after typhoid fever and spinal meningitis. He was a traveling salesman for Redman & Sons Basket Factory Peru. Funeral held Sunday at two oclock at his Denver home burial in Mt Zion Cemetery northeast of Denver. He is survived by a widow two children and five sisters.
Mr and Mrs C B Stockdale moved to a new country residence half a mile west of Denver. Their son Curtis and his wife will occupy the former family home one mile west. Stockdale has nearly finished the new dwelling and is improving the yard, aiming for one of the prettiest country homes in the area.
Wayne Miller son of Mrs Olive Miller left Sunday afternoon for Purdue University to begin a four year chemical engineering course. He travels with Peru boys as he starts college and is regarded as a capable young man likely to succeed in his chosen field.
The Denver Schools will open September 15 with R. D. Smith as principal and Lee Fisher and Miss Hurd guiding high school work. Albert Donaldson handles grades 7 and 8, Grace Bartaway 4 5 6, Esther Burkholder 1 2 3. High school term eight months with approval from State Supt. Hines and State Examiner Wetherow. Books and equipment will equip a full library and lab. West & Stevens Book Store to supply texts September 16. cash-only purchases required.
On Friday September 5 a surprise party honored W. G. Shumate turning 60. About twenty neighbors and friends gathered at his home around 8:30 after help from Mrs. Ross Mc Henry and Mrs. James Staller.
Miss Alma Dukes left Saturday for Germantown Ohio to begin duties as instructor in the commercial department at Germantown High School. She spent the summer at Winona doing normal work and prepared for the position she held last year.
A compact saying suggests that men who overly value money may be suspected of twisting actions for financial gain. It implies caution about greed influencing behavior and decisions.
Fred C. Garritson sells his share of the Indiana Baskets Co of Denver to partner Cleve Ege. Garritson will devote full time to selling. Ege will manage the factory and expand output. The Denver factory will continue production of Fibre Basket machinery and patents remain with Garritson.
The Miami County Fair at Converse reports strong attendance from Miami Grant and Howard counties. Racing features include a Free for all pace purse $400 and multiple trotting and pacing classes with purses ranging from $300 to $400. An aeroplane offers daily passenger flights among fair attractions.
Lyman Bond son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Bond living northeast of Denver will leave Saturday for Bloomington to enter Indiana University next year He is a Peru High School graduate this spring and expects to complete a college course The note praises his character and educational ambitions.
The Burkholder family expresses heartfelt gratitude for support during their husband and brother’s illness and death. Mrs. John Burkholder and the sisters thank all who offered kindness and sympathy in this time of need.
Indiana readers are invited to a hearing at the Public Service Commission rooms State House Indianapolis at 10 A M on September 12 1919. The topic is rates set by Postmaster General Burleson for installation and moving of telephones with charges for service connections extension stations private branch exchanges moving sets and name changes. The commission seeks broad publicity so all interested parties may appear and be heard.
I C Brower reports his 1917 Buick Light Six stolen while visiting the State Fair in Indianapolis last Tuesday. The car, in excellent condition with under 10 000 miles, was left at Meridian and Ohio Streets and has not been found despite police efforts. a reward is offered for information.
The Keim Derck family annual reunion will be held next Sunday the 14th at Old Settlers Grove in Chili. Mrs Gideon Hostetler of Peru serves as secretary of the association.
A marriage license was issued to Alfred Raymer of Deedsville and Phebe Butt of Denver. Mr and Mrs Charles Shoemaker spent the weekend with Mrs Milea York and daughters near Santa Fe.
Miami County schools outside Peru start next Monday September 15 as staffing shortages linger. Peru schools began September 8. A preliminary teachers institute in Peru Saturday will have all teachers sign contracts and receive term instructions. Jefferson Township teachers named include Denver R D Smith Lee Fisher Miss Hurd A Donaldson Miss Bartaway Miss Burkholder. Mexico teachers listed are Mrs Marvin Bernard Luther Brown Miss Esther Donaldson Miss Carruthers and Miss Dorothy Ramner. Orphans Home teachers L H Dice and Miss Sopho Wright Union teacher Robert Kraning.
Robert Kline son of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. S. Kline underwent surgery at Rochester Hospital for hernia and appendicitis performed by Dr. Howard Shaffer. His father was present and said the boy stood the operation well and is improving. Robert worked at Denver Bakery and continued working prior to the trip. Harry Kline assisted Mr. Simons in the bakery during his absence.
The News notes a large contingent for the Soldiers and Sailors Reunion and Red Men’s Home Coming in Miami Indiana on Saturday September 20 1919. A band of fifty, aero plane, steam swing, notable speakers and splendid singers are all confirmed for the event. The paper calls it the biggest day in northern Indiana.
Claude Murphy drove east of Woolleytown last Thursday evening when his Dodge struck a telephone wire four feet above ground after a pall burned off. The wind shield broke and the top was torn. He escaped serious injury, calling himself fortunate.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Warren departed Monday for Columbus Ohio to attend the Soldiers Encampment and visit relatives and friends. They expect to be away six weeks. Mrs. Sarah A. Fahl and Miss Emma R. Berkheiser traveled to Macy last Thursday to spend a day with their niece Mrs. T. J. Ewer and family.
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