17 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1898
Page
1
An oblique narrative follows a man drifting toward ruin as alcohol drains his life. A fellow worker notes the wife’s mistreatment and calls for intervention, while a grieving companion urges aid before the fall becomes final. The piece closes with a trustee’s report on a teacher relocating for health reasons and a hopeful outlook.
Local discussions focus on roadway conditions with a clear call for more gravel. Ice storage by the Creamery Co. reached about seventy five tons during the cold spell, to aid cooling in campaign season. No further details on other residents except travel plans to North Dakota and various social notes.
News brief from Wenlestiana notes the death of Aunt Lizzie Robing er, burial for Frank Landis junior at Dunkard cemetery, and updates on Will Thompson's declining health. Also mentions Della Thompson's Denver trip and pocket-book loss, Grandma Murphy's sadness, and general weather conditions with muddy roads.
Miss Lizzie Oblinger died last Friday at her sister Mrs. John Cook’s home after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Weean Monday afternoon. Rev. J B Bair preached and then began meetings in Blue Grass. Mrs. Sarah Teel visited near Twelve Mile. Van Kreider improved and could be seen at the Burg. Rufus Kinzie and wife of Fulton County were in town. Cornelius Fisher sold his farm for a hardware store in Monee Ill, planning to move there. George Brubaker and Noah See traded, Noah remodeling his home for an April move.
Death of Elizabeth Oblinger, past 70, noted for illness in last week’s paper, occurred Friday night at her sister Mrs. John Cook’s home near Macy. Widely known from Wooleytown years, she was loved by all. Funeral at Wesaw Baptist Church Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. W.J. Bender of Mexico.
Printer's Ink quotes an editor inspired by delinquent subscribers to a humorous ode about the silver dollar. The verse praises the liberty head, spread eagle, and star patterns, recalling the coin's meaning to readers and collectors.
At the residence of the bride’s parents Rev and Mrs J B Bair in Denver on Wednesday evening February 9 1898 Rev J B Bair officiated uniting Miss Etta Bair and Mr Walter Eisamany The couple are well known in Denver and will reside there as the groom works for Cummins Eisany Co families express best wishes for their future.
Local items report overshoes and wool hats sold in Manchester and a dress shop advert. Crawford & Davis push coal oil at 4 cents and tailor Globe Clothing ads. Residents visiting or traveling include Dode Eckman Logansport and Dr J W Newell to Logansport. Peru figures in town on Tuesday. Denver elevators move wheat at 90 cents and flour at 32.40 per hundred. A teacher institute and quarterly meeting at Denver are noted with preaching and attendance requests. A ribon shipment arrives at Manchester and the National Magazine February cited. Local papers urged readers to read advertisements and note advertising value.
Indiana Grand Army posts show 18,484 members and 482 posts at year end. Six month gains include 333 muster members 217 transfer 456 reinstatements plus 172 deaths and 218 transfers in deaths. Previous June totals were 485 posts and 10,184 members.
Denver Cass Lumber Company announces a new yard stocked with house and barn siding flooring shingles lath sash doors and more. Terms are cash with low prices due to no time-sale losses. A two story 24 by 96 foot building contract is let and under construction.
A job notice seeks a trusted helper described as worthy and able, established by a company in Chicago. The ad mentions reference checks and a request for experienced applicants, with a contact route through the company’s department 7 in Chicago.
For Rent. The Central House in Denver Indiana is offered with convenient location. Possession is given March 1 1898. T. D. W. Manchester, Agent.
Local ad notes haying risk is none with Gilt Edge flour and price 52.40 per hundred. Stores mention a Denver location for sales and a new perfumery line at Opera Drug Store. Envelopes No 9 offered at Tribune office.
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