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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
7
Wright writes home from Alamaggordo New Mexico describing heat relief at altitude Kansas air, abundant produce, irrigation debates, large apples and seven pound sweet potatoes. He notes dry farming success, a local sawmill, and a cautious invitation to others to visit a year to judge for themselves.
Grant Tracy, about forty, of the Fulton and Miami county line near Ak eron and Gilead, died after a gravel collapse at Charles Smith’s pit in Perry township Saturday. He was pulled free and treated, but internal injuries caused his death Sunday morning. A son, nearby when the collapse occurred, broke a collar bone. Tracy leaves a wife and five children.
W. J. Bryan will ride the special Martha car along the Union Traction line into Peru, arriving just before 10 and staying until four. A platform at Broadway and Main will host his appearance, with Samuel Ralston of Lebanon also delivering remarks that day. Also offered: a new two horse wagon with harness and a 20 acre suburban home near Denver, Indiana.
An ad notes use of Shoe Soap Dressing to keep shoes bright and dressy from store box to scrap heap, with Friends Grocery in Denver Indiana referenced as a participating location.
J. T. Kaufman of Peru Indiana advertises Beaver and Irish Frieze overcoats priced at ten dollars each. Stock includes warm outerwear likely for fall or winter seasons, appealing to shoppers seeking value.
Peru Mercantile Co announces a special sale on Peninsular Stores and ranges this week. Local shoppers can expect price reductions and deal highlights as the retailer promotes its offerings to the public.
Mrs May Wood buried in Chili on Friday. Funeral conducted by Rev Chesteen Smith of Peru. Several local residents visited and attended services. John Kotterman died of apoplexy near Chil. Graveside service at Baptist church led by Miss Isenburg. Grave accident claims life of Smith Tracy’s brother Grant in a gravel pit cave-in. Community notices include visitors, travels, and a blanket sale from Grimes & Co.
A local sale at Friend's Grocery runs for fifteen days beginning October 20 offering discounted footwear to shoppers. Items include various styles and sizes with special prices for the promotional period.
On October 20 Fredrick Landis will bring Congressmen Nicholas Longsworth of Ohio and the President's son in law to Marion for a speech. Railroads may offer excursion rates for the event and Mrs. Longworth may join, possibly spending Sunday in Logansport with the Eleventh district grossman.
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