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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
5
A compact reflection on unnamed heroes who die at their posts and those who endure hardship unseen. The poem commends courage in duty, contrasting triumphant battlefield deaths with quiet, daily sacrifices that go unpraised. It honors workers who sustain others while battling illness, pain, and loneliness.
Two youths debate visiting a saloon and a sober old man recounts a lifelong battle with liquor. He warns that one drink often leads to many, urges lasting abstinence, and shares his bitter experience. The boys pledge to avoid the initial sip and reflect on temperance.
The Indianapolis News reports Major General Henry W Lawton was shot in the breast and died instantly while in front of his troops at San Mateo. He was 55, began as a sergeant in the Ninth Indiana Volunteers, earned a Medal of Honor in 1864 before Atlanta, and rose to major general by an appointment on May 4 1898 after service in the regular army and cavalry.
A detailed program lists scenes and musical numbers for a Christmas cantata at the M E Church featuring children, solos, choruses, and Brownies. It includes a Santa Claus character, a letter list from the Denver post office, and recitations by local youths with a final distribution of presents. Names such as Glen Wright, Marie Long, and Lee Long appear among performers and participants.
Holiday shopping prompts at Halli & Loewenthal's with hats caps shirts and undergarments. Shamate's offers Xmas candies. J S Gault and Levi Karn of Deedsville seen on streets. Peru people Andrew Tharp in town Tuesday. Peru Sentinel notes a miscreant conductor incident on Lake Erie train. Hall & Loewenthal advertise lowest prices and Santa visit December 16.
Death of John Graft after several days illness. Aged about fifty seven. Known as a hard working man with a fault of excessive drinking. Funeral held at the Dunkard church in Mexico on Saturday forenoon conducted by Elder Irvin Fisher, with burial in a nearby cemetery.
Miss Sarah Matthias informs Denver area ladies she will do all kinds of sewing at her home north west of town with reasonable terms.
Laura Belle Keplinger wed George Clinton Bunnell of near Chili on December 13 1899 at six o'clock in a quiet home ceremony. Rev J A Koontz of the Baptist church officiated. After congratulations a bountiful supper was served as friends extend good wishes for the couple.
Notice to settle all accounts owed to me by cash or note by December 25 1899. Please act accordingly. Yours respectfully Agent Four.
Notice states Denver Lodge No. 537 I. C. O. F. will hold a meeting on Monday evening December 25 to elect one trustee to serve a three year term.
Henry Whisler of twenty miles south of Gilead announces his annual sale of Thoroughbred Registered Duroc hogs on Thursday December 28 1899. About 75 head will be offered promising good stock for buyers seeking Durocs.
A dramatic claim warns of a monstrous condition described as a devil fish destroying a victim through constipation. The advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a safe and certain cure for stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels, available for 25c at the Post-Office drug store.
At the Post Office Drug Store shoppers find a wide range of suspenders, Hall and Loewenthal offering many styles and prices to suit every pocket.
Hall and Loewenthal's promotes silk umbrellas at 25c to 50c fittest neckwear in Peru. Mentions mufflers for Christmas and T Murden at the Feed Exchange stocking new buckwheat flour.
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