07 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1897
Page
1
A fragmented archaic poem fragment depicts a desolate earth scene with burning fires and bending figures. It mentions fading life, mystic states, and a call to fulfill a personal mission through imagery of heat, frost, and dusk, with uncertain names and scattered lines.
A fragmentary travelogue recounts a long rail journey plagued by dust and weather. Passengers endure delays reach Hartford City and Red Key, laugh at a man’s misplaced homeward comment, then continue toward Navarre with a reunion note and reflections on local pride and a fading hometown newspaper.
Deedaville reports ongoing demand at the cremery for butter and calls for more ink from farmers. A fever grips some neighbors as a new local company forms to drill, inspired by Denver's attempt. School reopened last Monday with solid attendance, teachers listed, and staff movements noted among residents and families in town.
Visitors attended the Rochester Fair on Saturday. A large crowd heard an ex bishop speak at the Methodist church last Sunday. Howard Wites and wife attended their sister in law Alice Kile's funeral at Wesaw last Thursday. Mr Johnson and his wife visited John Olds last Sunday.
Community notices recount thanks to Wind neighbors after a death accident. School openings planned for Monday Sept 27 with guests Mrs McCown Bachover and Selivyn. Christian Ladies Aid Society met to plan revenue work, with proceeds aiding the society. Local entertainments include visits from Anderson and Alwond families. Union Christian Sabbath School reorganized last Sunday with officers listed. Twelve Mile residents faced minister absence last Sunday and Mr Collison of Nebraska visited. Noah Simon and family plan to move to Lopeport next week.
A disjointed diary entry recounts an editor overwhelmed by a tirade from a furious subscriber. The scene shifts from theatrical prose to a parlor of chaos as the office succumbs to gloom and a sudden demand for help from a demanding audience.
An 1897 Denver area update describes drilling progress about 200 feet into limestone rock with unpredictable results and possible oil findings. Local items note clothes wringers for sale, residents relocating, a stray sow, subscription agent status, and an autumn excursion by Lake Erie & Western to Indianapolis.
At Micace the Mexico well faces initial wetting issues and engine trouble but repairs enabled drilling to advance. A Wednesday telephone update says operations are near 300 feet with steady progress. New compacted formations and many wells are appearing daily, with about 60 derricks within three miles of Peru.
Local items mention tobacco and cigars at Manchester venues, an elegant tablet for a 3 event at Opera Drag Store, Mr and Mrs W O Piper visiting relatives in Qawara Indiana. Stanley of Washington D Gy visits brother Nat and family in town. Gloves aid citizens. Maud Grimes of this place plans to Rochester for schooling. Mrs Heckman of Barberton Ohio visits Denver with sister Mrs WO Piper.
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