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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1923
Page
4
Henry Lewis and Wm Latta report the bank's condition as of Sept 14 1923 with total resources and liabilities both listed at 195054.30 Noble B Hunt cashier swears to truth before Notary W T Lee on Sept 18 1923 in Miami County Indiana.
On Sunday September 16 descendants of Joseph and Edna English held the second annual family reunion in the old homestead grove. One hundred eight members attended with social conversation, a bountiful noon meal, speeches by Chas Fry Fulton and A C Baldwin Peru, recitations and songs. The gathering looked forward to the third reunion planned for August 29 1924 in the same grove.
Rally of the Epworth League of the Peru Sub-District will be held Friday night at the Denver M E Church. Delegations from every church are expected with speeches, officer elections, gate prizes, refreshments, and a banner for the sub-district’s top attendance. Bunker Hill currently holds the banner after Paw Paw rally. All welcome to attend and help win the banner.
Relatives and friends received word from Mrs Margaret McElwee announcing the marriage of her daughter Emma Jean Clegg of Warren Arkansas to Elmer Allen Turner of Sharpsville Pennsylvania. The ceremony was performed August 28 in Louisville Kentucky by Rev Albert Nichols of the Central Christian Church. After October 1 the couple will reside in Sharpsville with Mrs Turner living with them.
In Peru Misses Fern and Zora Guyer hosted a shower for Lelia Hann, with yellow and white decor and a basket of gifts at the door. Guests included Lula Greener Anna McElheny Gladys Hossman and Mesdames Hann Smith Mullins Mc Coy Hann and Smith as wedding plans for Lelia Hann and Gilbert Summers proceed.
In our late bereavement for our little son we thank neighbors and friends for church and social support, kindness, flowers, songs and sermon, and tender sympathy. We extend our full appreciation and promise of fond remembrance. Mr and Mrs Levi Armantrou.
The Denver Post Office received Harding Memorial postage stamps, two cents each, black ink with Harding portrait instead of Washington. Postmaster Long announced the stamps were received last week.
Perrysburg notes show Grover McNealy and wife visiting L. L. Buck in Perrysburg area while Henry Koauff, trustee and merchant, conducted business in Peru. Local residents Omer and Hazel Yoder, Ray and Mrs. Bunnell, Charles Bayless, and Ruth Doud visiters abound with calls, visits, and gatherings across Peru, Fulton, Michiana, and nearby farms. Grandma Benge suffers a hip fracture at 80, a serious injury.
Notice invites members to attend two upcoming regular meetings to discuss lodge business. Signed by Mi W Sellers.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Grimes Jonathan Wagoner Tolpyhaucken and a property note near Orchard with a start date of September 24 and references to Doud. No clear event or complete details available.
Following Wm Whisler's resignation as Denver's first ward trustee last week an entire new town board and a clerk treasurer must be elected this year. Two and eight ward trustees will serve four years and a first ward trustee will fill the remainder of Whisler's term two years. R S Place named election inspector with L C Dukes and E B S Kline as commissioners to oversee the vote. Denver citizens urged to attend the convention and help nominate candidates.
A historical note outlines the late president’s press instructions: seek both sides, be truthful, pursue accuracy, and avoid harm. Report fairly on politics and religious matters, defend innocence, and keep language clean to protect children.
Donald Musselman departed Tuesday for Bloomington to enter Indiana University the Liberal Arts course. He was accompanied by his parents Dr. and Mrs G W Musselman and Dr. and Mrs E S Waymire. Dr Waymire, a former IU student, aided Donald in locating. The trip was by Waymire Willys Knight.
Susie's Kitchen Band honored bride Roscoe Fishback at a kitchen shower hosted by the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kessler. Guests included Opal Fite Ruby Cunningham Treva and Orivia Dukes Blanche Ruthy Powell Opal Farner Fern Grimes Florence Armstrong Pearl Smith Mrs Carl Haines and Mrs Lee Long.
Notice to all lot owners in Mount Zion Cemetery Union Township Miami County Indiana sections sixteen twenty eight four. A petition for the incorporation of the cemetery and the formation of an association to manage it has been filed and will be heard by the Miami County Board of Commissioners on October 3 1923.
Mrs Dora Place and Miss Peart spent Saturday afternoon shopping in Peru.
The Denver M E Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Lee Long as superintendent Epworth League at 6 30 p m led by Ruth Powell Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Sub District Preachers Meeting held Monday at 10 00 a m An Epworth League Rally planned for Friday Sept 28 all are invited Pastor C W Montgomery urges attendance
Cami M. E. Cauren invites all to Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. in Chili with L. V. Doud and C. W. Montcostery, Pastor, leading all services. Every one is welcome to attend the congregation’s offerings.
The Baptist church schedules 9:30 Sunday School with Omer E. Zook and a 10:30 preaching on God as an Efficient Refiner. Evening lessons include 6:30 P M B Y P U with Gems from Books We Have Read led by Donald Zook and a 7:30 sermon on The Immutability of God. Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 led by Miss Nellie Waggoner. Pastor J J Johnson invites attendance.
The Brethren Church invites the public to Bible study at 9 30 a m led by N B Brower followed by sermons at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m pastor W F Johnson announces Bible study again Tuesday evenings at 7 30 o'clock all services open to all attendees
Miss Eva Mohler entertained friends at 254 Adams Ave Friday evening honoring Mrs. Vernon Whisler formerly Miss Norma Abernathy of Peru. The pink and white kitchen shower featured fall roses silver and cosmos with many useful gifts for the honoree. Attending were Mrs. Whisler and Misses Lillian Oglesby June Brubaker Hortense Robinson Pauline Thrush Helen Vance LaFern Amos Mary Morse Eva Mohler Peru Journal.
The Miami Circuit of Indiana appointed Jennie New Jones administratrix of the estate of George W. Jones, deceased, on September 11, 1928. The estate is said to be solvent. Attys for the estate are Tiruerr & Law Renog, with clerk M. E. Andrews attesting.
Local listing announces Grimes Golden apples available at Miller Orchard for a limited week. L. V. Doud advertises fresh harvests and special priced baskets.
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