14 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
1
On Sept 6 Brethren Sunday School Beginners Primary and Star classes held a picnic on the lawn of Mr and Mrs Charles Ege in West Denver. Twenty children and teachers attended enjoyed a noon dinner prepared by the teachers and an afternoon of games before leaving at four o clock.
Work resumes on the Farmers Bank project as lumber and brick arrive in time. Carpenters began laying floors Friday. contractor Noah Arnest says delivery certainty will keep the project moving to finish before winter and allow the bank to move in.
The document records expenses for Vesper Services with items including 25 cents for benches, 2.35 for lumber, 40 cents for mantles, 80 cents for alcohol and gasoline, 50 cents for more fuel, and 45 cents for drayage. Total expenses 4.25. total offering 9.95. treasury balance 5.70, divided equally among three churches to 1.90 each. Nora C. Fouts, treasurer.
Clarence Raver and Miss Levoski Tracy married quietly last Wednesday at the home of Rev. Irvin Fisher in Mexico with only witnesses present. The couple plans to live on a farm owned by the groom's father west of Denver and is praised for their good character and potential.
A meeting of eastern Jefferson Township teachers is set for 1 30 P M next Friday at the Denver school house to arrange the coming year's work. The building will be open to the public for inspection as the trustee showcases summer improvements and pupil care plans.
The Denver Baptist Missionary Society met on September 7 at the church and elected officers for the coming year. President Chloe Golden and Vice President Lizzie Murphy lead the slate with Bertha Bell as secretary Myrtle Armantrout as treasurer and Rev Melton heading the program committee. Assistants include Flower Committee Lizzie Tharp Place Committee Flora Benedict Lizzie Tharp and Reporter Ern Zook.
Schools in Jefferson township and all rural and small town schools in Miami County will open on Monday September 18 for the 1916 17 term. Peru schools opened last Monday but township trustees decided to begin the rural schools one week later.
H AcRupley of Whitley County stayed with Mr and Mrs J H Cunningham and family Monday and Tuesday as a guest in their home.
A Miami and Grant County group spent last week at Shady Nook cottage on Webster Lake. The party included J C Kunkle and W S Burke of Peru. Ballenger family of Marion. Mohler of Deedsville. Murphy of Kokomo. plus Fuller and Patton of Peru and others. About eight hundred fish were caught, bathing good, scenery fine, and weather ideal.
Hal Maus of three miles west of Denver escaped death after his Ford overturned in a ditch following a collision with a wagon on a hill north of Mexico. He suffered a severe leg cut and head and body bruises and was treated at home by a doctor. The crash sparked a dispute over fault between Maus and the wagon driver.
Keim-Derck families held their thirteenth annual reunion at Chili Grove on Sunday with 350 attendees. Activities included visiting and handshakes in the morning, a noon chicken dinner, and a 2 PM program. Officers elected for the coming year are President Joseph Keim Peru, vice-president William Keim Rochester, secretary-treasurer Mrs Gideon Hostetler Chili, and chaplain Mrs Rebecca Keim Chili.
Mr and Mrs J E Cunningham from Southern Texas arrived in Denver on Sunday and stayed at a hotel until Wednesday as guests of J H Cunningham and family, the latter’s brother, with pleasant entertainment during their stay.
The Fall Sub district Methodist Church Rally starts next Sunday at Gilead and moves to Macy Denver and Chili on the 24th and 27th. In Denver the program features Rev. E H Kennedy on missionary activity, Rev A R Carson on Sunday School emphasis, Rev B M Bechdell on Tithing, and Rev L G Jacobs presenting a stereopticon lecture with music interludes. The charge aims to lead attendance and invites the public to attend and boost for the charge.
On Sunday at high noon in Mexico Brethren Church Mary Fisher youngest daughter of Rev P M Fisher married Charles L Ansbaugh of Flint Michigan The ceremony was by the bride’s father witnessed by relatives and friends A four course luncheon followed then the couple left for Flint where the groom works as a chemist in Chevrolet laboratories The bride a noted reader and vocalist has appeared in Denver and nearby areas and many relatives and friends extend best wishes.
Miss Lona Smith of Valparaiso will present readings and impersonations at the Denver Brethren Church Thursday at 8 15 p m under the 8 8 S C E Society. No admission, but offerings will be accepted.
Among recent renewals are Roscoe Dague W A Fahl Mrs Hattie Ream Sid Fuller S C Kinzie Fred Sands J W Garritson Jake Ream Levi Armantrout and Mrs Ross McHenry Rev Wm Melton added as new subscriber to the Tribune list.
A notice from QO A Phillips warns of arrest for a man known to him who took a load of hominy feed from a car near the Mill Building about two weeks ago without permission to call, settle, or send payment. The notice demands payment at once.
Dr G W Musselman returned from Peru with a new Maxwell touring car recently ordered from Peru agents. He traded his old Overland roadster for the newer model better suited to his business needs.
M. and Church announces Friday choir rehearsal at 7 30 p.m Sunday School 9 30 a.m class meeting 10 45 a.m Epworth League 6 30 p.m Orchestra rehearsal Tuesday 7 80. Missionary Rally at Denver Sunday September 24 morning afternoon and evening with a similar meeting at Chili September 27 afternoon and evening. Public invited to attend. Leo Glenn Jacobs.
Next Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 9 30 a m and B Y P U at 6 30 p m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m with topic Winning Forces in Christian Service. Choir rehearsal Friday evening at 7 30, anthem practice urged for a large church choir. All welcome. Pastor Wm Melton leads.
Next Sunday Bible School at 9 30 a m with choir practice Friday evening. A hearty welcome awaits all who can attend any or all services.
All members of Denver Lodge No. 373, K of P, are urgently requested to attend Castle Hall Friday evening. Important lodge business requires every member to be present and make a special effort to attend.
Tin Cans 30 cents per dozen Lunch Boxes 5 cents Kraut Cutters 85 cents each White and Gold china cups saucers plates 10 cents each Readable items suggest a small ads listing prices for household goods and tableware at a market stall.
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