Local shoppers and travelers noted in Peru district
McCaffrey's Basement Peru promotes 4 cent school tablets and new China and art goods for wedding gifts. Residents and visitors including Mrs. Foster Long, J A Kotterman, and Omer Holeman were seen in Denver and Peru on various business and social visits. Several moving notices and local events surface as families relocate and attend the Old Soldiers Reunion with Elbert Lee using crutches after a foot injury.
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China
McCaffrey
Peru
George Piper
Rochester
Denver
Elbert Lee
Whitmore’s Grove
A Word to Girls on Beauty and Education
The piece urges women to value appearance but argues education enhances beauty more than dress alone. Citing N P Willis, it claims thoughtful study can smooth features and awaken refined sentiment, noting homely youths may bloom with time into softer looks and mellowness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N P Willis
Local residents listed on sick lists and visitors
J P Tharp and Mrs. Laura Gustin are on the sick list. Philip R Coon of Dayton visited Denver friends. Kessler Bros install a cement walk at their tin shop. Mrs. SC Norris of Macy visited Eli Gustin family. WL Piper lays a cement sidewalk on Payson Street. Lewis Gustin family attended Ebenezer Old People’s meeting. Dessie Hinea of Walkerville visited Perry. Cover and wife spent several days last week. Mrs. Joseph Smith hosted dinner. Emma Cory of Wheeling and Mrs. J Lawrence of Peru were guests. Margaret, Catherine Prinkle and Alice Berkheiser of Peru visited M E Sloppy family. John Swafford and wife of Bennett's Switch and William Peters and family of Miami visited F C Garritson. Garritson family spent Tuesday afternoon at Roann. Mr. Garrison spoke on Basket Company interests. Dr. Hatch of Logansport consulted with Dr. Piper on Roy Brown who is ill with an abscess.
Serve the Lord in Youth Motto Quote by Pope
A brief quotation from Pope Francis or a pontifical sentiment urges youth to serve the Lord while young, warning that virtue in old age risks only a sacrifice of the devil's leavings. The line frames a moral admonition on timely devotion.
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Pope
Whence the Misunderstanding Between Lovers
A dialogue fragment shows Patrice and the speaker debating patience and compromise. The exchange hints at personal dynamics around empathy and self control within a relationship.
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Patrice
Home, sweet home advice for making happy households
A homely ethic urges parents and siblings to speak kindly and avoid fault finding. It argues that cheerful, supportive homes reduce social ills and compares home life to the beloved stanza Home sweet home. The piece emphasizes daily effort to foster harmony and happiness at home.
Kodol Digestion Aid Advertises Stomach Support
An ad claims Kodol for indigestion strengthens the stomach and body while aiding digestion. It emphasizes purer blood and compliance with the National Pure Food Law, with sale through W. L. Piper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Piper
Sixth Annual Stove and Cooking Exhibit in Denver
LC Dukes & Co announces the sixth annual stove and cooking exhibit running October 1 to 4, 1907. The ad promises fine exhibits and large crowds, inviting visitors to Denver where business places offer a hearty welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LC Dukes & Co
Denver
Garritson Families Visit From Kokomo and Logansport
HR Garritson and family of Logansport plus Ellsworth Garritson Sherman Garritson and Grant Garritson and families of Kokomo were Sunday guests of John Garritson and family.
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HR Garritson
Logansport
Ellsworth Garritson
Sherman Garritson
Grant Garritson
Kokomo
John Garritson
McCaffrey's & Co. Advertises Bulk Store Savings in Peru
The firm offers cash sales and small margins, promising roughly 25 percent savings on store purchases by buying carload quantities. McCaffrey's & Co. Peru.
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McCaffrey’s & Co
Peru
Citizens of Denver Plan Second Meeting for Fire Company
Notice calls a second meeting of the Citi zens of Denver at KOTM Hall on Friday Sept 27 to elect officers and address fire company interests. If representation remains weak the engine will be bled before cold weather and left dry for winter, with help limited to supporters. By order of Fire Trustees.
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Denver
KOTM
Fire Co
Schools Begin in Jefferson Township This Fall
Jefferson Township country schools start Monday September 30 with several posts listed. Teachers include A Baldwin No 1 A C, Jacob Personett No 3, D L Huffman No 4 Principal, Floyd Bair Grammar, L Jones Primary, Franklin Dillman No 8, Stella Shrock No 9, Lee Fisher No 11 Principal, Albert Donaldson Supt, Cleta Wright Intermediate, Olivia Smith Primary, Toney E Fisher No 12 Principal, Mable Anderson.
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Jefferson Township
Denver
Mexico
Township
A C Baldwin
Jacob Personett
D L Huffman
Floyd Bair
L. Jones
Franklin Dillman
Stella Shrock
Lee Fisher
Albert Donaldson
Cleta Wright
Ohivia Smith
Local Social Roundup Of Visits And Guests
Frank Weidenhoeft and family plus Walter Wiedenhoeft and family from Denver spent Sunday together. Arch Moore visited town Sunday. Frank Wiedenhoeft made a business trip to Peru. Miss Emma Baldwin of Fulton visits AC Baldwin and family. Mrs Elnora Earhart and Emma and Newell returned from Little York Ohio. Peter Armantaout and wife visited daughter Lizzie Harrison in Peru Saturday and Sunday.
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Frank Weidenhoeft
Walter Wiedenhoeft
Denver
Arch Moore
Our Town
Frank Wiedenhoeft
Peru
Emma Baldwin
Fulton
Brother
AC Baldwin
Elnora Earhart
Emma
Newell
Little York
Ohio
Peter Armantaout
Lizzie Harrison
Logansport Baptist Association In Session At Church
The Logansport Baptist Association meets at the Baptist Church and runs into tonight with many prominent speakers on the program. A large crowd is gathered and well entertained as the services proceed. A full report will appear in the next issue.
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Logansport Baptist Association
Baptist Church
Poultry Bring-In on Thursdays Urged by Grocery
Friends Grocery requests customers to bring poultry for sale on Thursday forenoon. The notice seeks orderly consignments and smoother handling at the shop.
How to Begin the Day From a Gentlehouse Guide
A morning etiquette piece counsels rising early with cheer, dressing neatly, shaving thoroughly, and starting with calm determination to be agreeable. If tea cool or ham bland, adopt Baconian philosophy and toast domestic happiness, finishing with light humor and a cheerful toast.
Public Sale Notice Near Denver and Mexico
The undersigned will offer at public sale at the residence three miles west of Denver three miles north of Mexico and four miles east of twelve Mile on Monday September 30 1907. Personal property includes farming implements 55 head of hogs 4 head of cattle and 1 good mare four year old. Good corn in field. Terms on sale bills. Sale begins at 10 30 o'clock. W R Townsend William Bell Auct.
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Denver
Mexico
Double sale notice at Perrysburg residence
Auction of personal property to be held Saturday September 28 1907 at a residence a mile northwest of Perrysburg. Items listed include 4 horses 4 cattle 13 hogs farming implements. Sale begins at one o clock. Barbara A Gochenour J C Cornell Auctioneer C Rannells Clerk.
Sunday Services at the M E Church Schedule
Sunday School 9 30. Class Meeting 10 30. Junior League 2 30 pm Epworth League 6 30 pm. Preaching at 7 30 by the Pastor. Choir rehearsal Saturday evening.
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Epworth
Pas
Baptist Church Services Announce Rev Harvey Cofer
The schedule lists 10:30 morning preaching and 8:00 evening preaching by Rev. Harvey Cofer of Parkersburg WV with 6:30 B Y P U and 7:30 music program. He will preach both morning and evening.
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Harvey Cofer
Perkersburg
W. Va
De Witts Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad
A historical ad claims back ache signals kidney trouble and promotes De Witts Kidney and Bladder Pills. It asserts relief for weak kidneys, backache, bladder inflammation, and related urinary troubles, with sales through W L Piper.
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Harvey D. Thornburg, Opr
Holeman
Macy
Ind
Bell
South Broadway
J E Millican
Foster Long
Zulu
J A Kotterman
The
Baptist Association
Omer Holeman
Peru Republican
Clyde Miller
Glen Wright
Goshen
John Wright
W H Looney
Laketon
Dr. Kidd
Roann
Mahlon Lacey
Forest
Tribune
Miss Della Lacey
Spotts
Roann Clarion
Triune Office
Robert Bond
Nice
Roger
Pendleton
J B Bair
Elvin
Carlysle, Ind
Bertha Bell
Lon Hann
Lewis Gustin
Sherman Graham and Family
J P Tharp
Floyd Yoder
Laura Gustin
Philip R Coon
Dayton
Denver Friends
Kessler Bros
SC Norris
Eli Gustin
WL. Piper
Payson Street
Old Peoples
Ebenezer
Dessie Hinea
Walkerville
Maryland
Perry
Cover
Joseph Smith
Emma Cory
Wheeling
J . Lawrence
Margaret and
Catherine Prinkle
Alice Berkheiser
M E Sloppy and Family
John Swafford
Bennett
William Peters
Miami
F C Garritsonr
Sunday
Garritson
Mr. Garrison
Hatch
Piper
Roy Brown
Perrysburg
Barbara A. Gochenour
J.C. Cornell
C. Rannells
Mm. E. Church
Tor
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