04 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1898
Page
1
A vivid Victorian style passage extols Hobson of Alabama and the Merrimac engagement, praising his daring move and leadership at sea. The narrative blends dramatic dialogue with historical note on the act, celebrating courage, Union cause, and American naval valor. Also included is a local report about Nickum of Logansport being arrested on fraudulent mail scheme charges and bond details.
The large shoe establishment of A. T. Hillis at Peru was closed by the sheriff on a mortgage held by the Citizen's National Bank. The stock will be sold at auction on Tuesday August 10th in bulk to the highest bidder.
The Dells home near Macy was struck by lightning last Thursday night and burned to the ground with all contents. Mr Dell, briefly unconscious from the shock, is improving. Mrs Dell and the child were uninjured. Loss is total though some insurance may offset part.
Sunday at Hoff's grove in the swath of town features Miss Ale Eisaman leading on the topic Giving to God. Program includes Prayer, Scripture lesson, references, remarks by Rev. J. M. Baker, music by Maud Grimes, recitations by Goldie Newell Mildred Bruwer Oma Smith and a junior song.
The Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company offers a cheap day excursion to Indianapolis on Sunday August 7 1898. A special train departs Denver at 8 17 am for $1.00, featuring a full day at the state capital with parks. Attendees can enjoy boating bathing fishing and amusements and a Western League baseball game between Indiana and Detroit. For information contact the ticket agent.
The Four Hundred reviews new Wabash dining cars built at St Charles Mo with antique oak interior finished in green gold and Venetian red. Cars feature ornate drapery portieres shades and gold accents, highbacked antique oak chairs, a large pantry, a spacious kitchen with a half ton capacity refrigerator, and multiple table configurations for 30 or 40 diners. Each car includes individual lighting, Pintsch gas illumination, pasteurizer filters, wide vestibules for easy door access, and a design focused on practicality and elegance for excursion service.
Ex congressman Conn of Elhart summarizes the Cuban insurrection as led by insurgents who are mainly Negroes and mulattoes, incapable of governing Cuba, preferring bushwhacking and ambush. He argues the United States must impose a military government until stability returns and American capital and trade reshape Cuba, after which self reliance would emerge.
The Miami County Teacher's Institute will be held at Peru from August 15 to 19 with excellent instructors secured and a profitable session anticipated.
Cragins and Eisastan announce sale of their saw mill to Peabody Lumber Co and urge all debtors to settle at once at the first door east of the Wabash depot. They also offer a lot of good lumber for cheap sale, inviting immediate calls for bargains.
The Denver column lists local business notices and social updates. Mentions Kratzer Jewelry Store in Peru, Albert Fouts changing ad, and the Yukon Grain and Seed Separator at KR Olds harness shop. Many names visit or travel, grain storage offers from Mercer & Neal, and family movements. Local ads urge seed wheat cleaning and grain handling, with several trips to nearby towns and remarks on a baby birth and guests.
Denver residents are informed that L. A. Haines has purchased W. C. Redman’s barber outfit and will operate a new shop in the building once used by Dr. Wittner. The advert promises a clean shop and smooth, easy shaves with a pledge to please customers.
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