Neighborhood News Notes and Reflections From Readers
Local column shares social visits among residents with names such as Mrs. Levi Cox and Henry Woodhouse. Reports illness of Mrs. Esau Woodhouse and school closure due to Willard Ault’s sickness. Revival at Bethlehem M E church reports 30 accessions and sermons by Rev. Godwin. Brief mentions of visitors and reading encouragement conclude with moral exhortations to gratitude and contentment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godwin
Frank Arlington
Walkerton
Ella Black
Jessie
Mary
Frankui
Death of Miss Jane Dewald
Miss Jane Dewald died at her parents home near Deedsville after months of illness. She suffered greatly and her mind was affected. Aged peers and many who knew her mourn her loss. Funeral services were held at Weasaw Baptist Church last Friday morning conducted by Rev. J M Baker. Interment followed in the nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Dewald
George Dewald
Deedsville
Weasaw Baptist Church
J. M. Baker
Fire Meeting Organizes Denver Trustees and Helpers
Citizens gather at Maccabee hall to form a fire committee. J. E. Millican chairs. J. Gustin elected trustee, Edwin Murphy secretary. Five ward assistants join trustees to solicit yearly contributions for fire engine upkeep. George Kessler named fire chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Maccabee Hall
Eric Gustin
J. E. Millican
Edwin Murphy
Lewis Gustin
W. L. Piper
Albert Fouts
Eri Gustin
L. C. Dukes
C. V. Graft
D.C. Miller
George Piper
Albert Eikenberry
A. B. Guyer
George Kessler
J. E.millican
Relatives and health notes from the Calloway era
Local items report Grandma Calloway in poor health and Mrs. John Fahl improving slowly. Mentions include L. E. Williams buying a new driving horse, William Fahl visiting Huntington county, Nebraska visitors with Charley Shutzbaugh, John Cool's westbound trip, and Mary Raber staying with relatives near Weasaw. Funeral of Miss Jewell Dewald near Dweedsville last Friday. A February 1 1900 Alpha letter from Mrs Dillman Manion Inc. praises the Tripune and notes letter from home sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fahl
Huntington County
John Fahl
Nebraska
Charley Shutzbaugh
John Cool
Mary Raber
Weasaw
A. R. Grimes
Alice Sloppy
J. W. Thompson
Jane Dewald
Dweedsville
Alpha
Jail escape lands Ray J in trouble as manhunt continues
Report from the Sentinel notes Deputy Ott recaptured one prisoner in the stairs area while Brown aided the escape. Nellie’s abductor Ray J remains at large after slipping from the basement to a stairwell. Authorities say every effort is made to recapture him, with the search ongoing into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Ped
Jmn Y Sentinel
Ott
Brown
Bhes
Indiana
Mrs Merafit Woolpert Dead
Reported death of Mrs Merafit Woolpert at her home on Wednesday with brief obituary details surrounding her spouse and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merafit Woolpert
Fite Woolpert
J. D. Arnest
Merritt Woolpert
Peru
W. G. Shumate
M. W. Robbins
Macy
Kingdom Themed Sunday Session Program
Sunday Eve February 11 1900 program includes prayer roll call scripture response minutes solo by Mrs J M Baker topic The Kingdom presented by leader Lillie Fouts recitation Audna Derek Maud Brower select reading Ida Snook closing song and benediction by the League
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
J. M. Baker
Lillie Fouts
Audna Derek
Maud Brower
Ida Snook
Dr King’s New Life Pills End Constipation
A pamphlet touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe cure for a monster constipation problem that harms stomach liver kidneys bowels and nerves. It claims the pills beat the malady and restore health, priced at 25 cents at the post office drug store.
Miss Sarah Matthias Seeks Clients for Home Sewing
Miss Sarah Matthias informs Denver ladies that she will do all kinds of sewing at her home northwest of town. Terms are reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Matthias
Denver
Vicinity
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Pain Cure
An ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns cuts bruises and other injuries and promises quick healing. It claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions and offers a two cent box with guaranteed results sold by W L Piper, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Piper
Gamble Creek cough syrup guarantees cure claim
An antique remedy advertisement touts a cherry cough syrup as a guaranteed cure for throat and lung troubles. It quotes Mrs. H Harsh praising the product for curing her persistent cough and exhaustion, calling it a never failing remedy and urging readers to trust the Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harsh
Harvest Queen Flour and revival notes mix in Indiana town
Local items report Harvest Queen Flour promotion alongside revival meetings in Chili, Indiana. Mentions of Grain buyers in Denver elevators, obituaries, visits, and minor accidents as community notices flood the page.
Wanted District Office Managers Across Counties
Advertises for several persons to represent in Y District Offices with pay of $600 yearly, payable weekly. Seeks willing candidates, offers unusual opportunities, requires references, and asks for a self-addressed stamped envelope to L. A. Park at 320 Caxton Building, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Park
Caxton Building
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
T. H. Skinner
Rev. Godwin
Lora Early
Jessie Skinner
Fred Skinner
Esau Woodhouse
Willard Ault
Bethlehem M. E. Church
Tillie
Gertrude
Rimpler
Logansport
Grandma Calloway
L. E. Williams
Manion, Inc
Horror Triune
Tripune
Ray J
Chili
O. E. Fishburn
Otto Ward
Lillian Raver
John Wright
Elva Kling
Waupecong
Mrs. C. O. Derek and
Maude Grimes
Jacob Sloppy
Ear
Lewis Haines
M. E. Ward
Walnut Grove
Joel Ward
Central House
M. E. Church
Joseph Murphy
Woolleytown
Dr. Newell
Taylor Morgan
Ind
Perry Fishburn
Sam Blue
Verne
Twelve Mile
Geo. Woolley and
Macy Monitor
George Blackburn
Samuel van Blarken
George
J. A. Koontz
the Baptist Church
M. M. McKeever
Abbeyville
Kan
T. J. Bay
Byron Medsker
Marion
Anderson
Byron
Anna Murphy
Atmepia J. Mepseer
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