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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
5
Peru officials report natural gas reserves are shrinking with widespread leases and growing lines. In 1899 more wells and stations expand capacity, yet salt water and lower flows mark the field. Residents fear factory shifts to other fuels as the gas belt struggles to adapt.
The will of John Graft died December 14 in Jefferson township was admitted to probate Friday afternoon. The will found among R P Effingers papers, dated January 7 1899, bequeaths 1000 to son Charles at 25, 500 to nephews and nieces of the late George Graft, and residuary estate to a long list of Graft and Turnipseed relatives. Executors named are Robert M Miller and William M Turnipseed.
The article lists community happenings including home visits and family news, a funeral near Chili for Mrs. James Baltimore, and upcoming attractions at Miller's Opera House in Peru. Also notes unclaimed letters in the Denver post office and theater offerings with dates and descriptions.
The Miami County Record has ceased publication after the plant was sold to the Miami County Sentinel last week. The county now has a single Democratic organ, This is just as it should be, with the Sentinel regarded as a splendid paper and wished abundant success by its former rival.
John Barry of five miles north of Peru and one mile east of the Chilipike holds a public sale on Thursday January 25 1900. Four horses eight cattle twenty seven hogs and various agricultural implements and other articles will be offered with a ten month credit on sums above five dollars. You need the TRmUNE.
Kenneth Arnest on sick list this week and Uncle Mike Taylor improving. Eri Gustin and George Kessler traveled to Peru on Monday. Mrs. W L Piper offers millinery bargains as stock is closed out. Cole Shoemaker of Rochester passed through Denver en route home from Peru. Denver Elevators seek all kinds of grain at top market price. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. Jos Smith for an all day gathering. Weather praised as unusually fine for January by the oldest inhabitant. Macy Monitor notes Miss Ella Olinger and Charles D Berkheiser wed in Mexico. Upcoming M E church services and temperance sermon announced. Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup praised for relief. Macy area reports on local visits, sales, and funerals.
Epworth League plans a Sunday evening program with songs, prayers, and scripture response. Minutes from the previous session note the topic Lessons for Simon and us Luke 7 36 50 presented by Leader Myrtle Dukes. Recitations by Audna Derek Lillie Fouts and reading by Carrie Hoff. Solo by Lulu Gustin with a male quartet and a benediction.
Miss Sarah Matthias informs the ladies of Denver and vicinity that she will do all kinds of sewing at her home north west of town with reasonable terms.
A sensational note touts a deadly calamity described as a monster devil fish destroying a victim. The text claims a cure through Dr King’s New Life Pills, advertised as safe and certain for stomach liver kidneys bowels, and priced 25 cents at the Post Office drug store.
Sare offers a 16 by 18 inch Lightning hay press in good condition. One third cash with the balance on easy payments. For further particulars inquire of Taylor Morgan in Denver Indiana.
A vintage ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world for burns cuts bruises and skin ailments. It claims to kill pain and heal sores ulcers boils felons corns and boils with a 25 cent price and guaranteed cure through W. L. Piper, Druggist.
Advertises for several persons to represent the candidate in their counties. Offers yearly pay of 600 dollars, paid weekly. Indicates desirable employment with unusual opportunities and references to be exchanged. Requires applicants to enclose a self addressed stamped envelope. Mail to L. A. Park 320 Caxton Building Chicago.
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