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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1903
Page
1
SAY For straight ladders and the most convenient extension ladders made for convenient fly proof window screens at cost and for all kinds of building material at right prices see Denver Cash Lumber Co Denver Ind.
Charles Henry Kerschner born November 18, 1839 in Randolph county Indiana died June 26, 1903 in Denver Indiana aged 63 years 7 months 6 days He moved to Miami county in 1853 and recently to Denver He married Mary Han May 24 1861 with six children three sisters and four brothers survive Funeral at Gilead conducted by Rev L A Luckenbill Born in 1903 the year saw local notices about public coal and coffee promotions and township poor relief figures detailing 1902 outdoor aid totaling 2668796 for 48849 recipients with smallpox epidemics cited as a major factor
Severe storms drenched the region with a lake like flood in Denver and surrounding areas. Lightning and thunder overwhelmed residents as rains continued from 7 p m to 2 a m with waters rising inches to two feet. Rail lines and roads suffered washouts while crops and livestock faced damage. Notable losses included a house struck by lightning and several animal losses. Water levels receded by morning as towns assessed the scene.
A correspondent reports spring drought giving way to rain just in time, noting crops like wheat oats and potatoes improving while corn suffered. He mentions a recent disastrous storm in Carmen with destruction to yards churches and stores, yet four saloons remained standing amid the devastation. He closes with editor’s remarks about his own town.
Local items note Mrs. Geo Woolley of Deeds as Sunday guest of relatives and George Piper with wife visiting the capital city. Peru residents Jesse McLain and Inez Fisher called on Grandma Stone, with family in Denver for dinner. C H Kent, new station agent, and wife moved into T Murden’s former house, Logansport ties noted. 20c return card printing offer announced with July 18 deadline.
A letter by J. B. Coax extols moving west of the Mississippi to settle fertile lands, praising self-reliance and free arrival. He contrasts eastern departure with a hopeful future for a region already welcoming settlers who will leave a lasting mark on the state’s honor. The author offers an inviting, crust of bread metaphor for newcomers and independence.
Grant Moon announces coal for sale at the Denver Feed Store offering hard and soft coal varieties to customers in the area.
A Hot Springs Remedy Company show fooled crowds by an audience hat trick, returning two dollars and only crystals of medicine. The piece mocks the hoax and urges support for home businesses while noting a 95 cent loss and a moral about not chasing free gains.
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