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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
5
On Sunday in Kokomo Miss Cleta Wright of Marion married Mr. Dick an electrician of Kokomo. They visited Denver with Mr and Mrs Wright and family before returning to Kokomo to begin housekeeping. Best wishes extended.
Daniel Sunday delivered peaches to this office noting the second crop from a tree at his South Denver residence. Though small the fruit is perfectly formed and shares the same rich flavor as the first crop.
Mr and Mrs Robert Bond and their son Oscar returned from Pendleton after attending the funeral of Mrs Bonds niece. They traveled in Oscar s automobile.
Last week ED Leavitt closed a deal selling the Perrysburg store buildings. He launches a slaughter sale and plans to close the business there, then devote his entire time to the Denver venture.
Twenty one new students enrolled at the Peru Business College as the full term opens. The school is praised as a good institution deserving support and continued backing.
B F Derck is reported dead. his wife Mrs B Derck died at her Denver home after several weeks of serious illness. Funeral services were held yesterday at 2:00 PM at the M E Church conducted by Rev Irvin Fisher, with interment in the I O O F cemetery.
The WHMS will meet at the home of Mrs Mary Howes on Thursday September 21 at 2 30 in the afternoon. All are invited to attend.
Jesse Bell of Peru visited his children and parents over Sunday. Mrs Vera Kinsey of Peru is visiting her parents in Bell and family for a few weeks.
Public sale to take place at the farm one mile east and fourteen miles north of Denver on Tuesday September 26 1911. Personal property includes 18 head of horses and mules among brood mares work and driving horses and colts plus a mare mule two years old in August. Also 10 head of cattle four milch cows one Durham cow and Jersey stock. 110 head of sheep six young bucks two two year old bucks and 100 Shropshire breeding ewes. 20 head of hogs.
The Keim family gathered last Sunday in Meyers Grove north of Chili with about 180 members. Seventy percent shared a noon dinner as 167 ate in the grove and officers were elected for the coming year: Urial Dick of Kokomo as President Nathaniel Keim of Chili as Vice President May Hostetler of Peru as Secretary Rebecca Keim of Chili as Chaplain. The group voted to meet next year on the second Sunday in September at the Meyers Grove in Chili.
A group of Denver residents including Mesdames Reno Tacoma Nelson Cook Mary Bell Fern Zook May Howes Bertha Bell Lou Brower and Allie Bish traveled to Logansport to surprise Mrs. Ella Burnett on her birthday Friday.
Mr and Mrs EE Saline bought a five passenger I HC automobile while in Indianapolis for the State Fair. The car, displayed at the fair grounds, was driven through to Denver on Saturday.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Mack H Moon of 211 East Fifth street Peru Indiana were held Thursday afternoon at 2 30 at the family residence. Interment followed in Oak Grove cemetery. Mrs Moon died Tuesday after an extended illness.
The funeral for Mrs P M Smith was held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at the Denver Brethren Church. Rev Ronk led the service offering sympathy and Christian hope. The choir sang several selections. Burial followed in the cemetery.
On Veterans Day September Lith 191, a church service opens at 10 45 a m with hymn 19 scripture lesson led by J B Cook and prayers by Rev 8 C Miller. A mixed quartet and ministerial sermon follow with songs by Old People and a reminiscence. Afternoon session at 2 30 includes more hymns solo performances by Mrs Mary Howes and MM Dukes, a Lulu Gustin and Daisy Miller duet, and a sermon by Rev J B Cook. Evening program at 7 30 closes with prayer by Bro Fennimore a male quartet and benediction.
Mary Lucy Hayes born in Kokomo Indiana March 8 1852 died September 5 1911 aged 59 years 5 months 28 days She married P M Smith May 18 1877 and moved to Denver She joined the Brethren church last winter and found happiness in faith She left a husband two sisters two brothers and many relatives and friends to mourn her death
J S Conn offers on Wednesday September 27 1911 at his residence in the west end of Denver Jefferson Township Miami County Indiana the following property two good milk cows one Jersey eight years with calf by side fresh end of August one half Jersey two years old giving three gallons per day will be fresh middle of March 96 shocks good corn one buggy harness cultivator kettles grindstone one Favorite Base Burner one nearly new cook stove winter apples etc Terms five dollars and under cash over five dollars nine months time Sale to begin at 1 o clock sharp. J S Conn John Cornell Auditor Albert Eikenberry Clerk
Expressions of gratitude are extended to friends who offered sympathy and services during a period of illness and bereavement. The message thanks those who showed kindness and support.
Rural Route No 23 resident Frank Matthus made a business trip to Peru on Thursday. PS Sullivan opened his canning factory last Friday. Elmer Ream attended the Fair at Huntington and visited his brother H F Ream. Mrs Nona Sullivan was guest of her mother in Peru last week. Rose Anson and babe of Wabash visited Joe Dillman and family last week. Ethel Hoover spent Sunday with Ruth Berger. School opens next Monday Sept 18. Dale Hann as teacher, Mrs Frank Brower of near Mexico visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Joe Dillman, Friday. Charles Morris and wife near Macy spent Sunday with Frank Matthias and sisters. George See and wife plus Grover See with wife and daughter Mable spent Sunday with W F See and family at Eel River Chapel. Elmer Sloppy, wife and daughter Fay, Smith Ray and the Shireman all spent Sunday with W F Newbolt and family.
Tressa Cornell was the guest of Gladys Bell at supper Saturday night, sharing a meal and conversation in a cordial social visit.
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