Local Notes and Social Items From Surrounding Points
A patchwork of local happenings includes Mr. Peters return from missionary work in Japan with a talk at Bene church, a new sidewalk project by the railway, a two week entertainment by a medicine company, and Bev Harrenstein buying a steam threshing outfit with Peters Bros. Other items note a surprise party at Mrs. John Tjaden’s, John Muller visiting Minnesota with his sons, Christmas goods shopping in Chicago, Etna Connor joining a tunic class, Schrage and comrades’ trip to Butler county, Henny Bodacker joining JT Doven’s counter duties, and Mrs. Martin’s Sunday return from Eldora with a smiling manner.
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Welesurg
Peters
Japa
Vhangung
Bev Harrenstein
Peters Bros
Jake Peters
John Tjaden
Jobn Muller
Minnesota
Diepner
Koolman
Chicago
Misa Etna Connor
Helland
Chas, Schrage
Butler County
Henny Bodacker
Michigan
JT Doven
Dumont Area News Notes and Services
Absent months Frank Huss returns to Dumont Friday. James Harlan and wife back from Nebraska visit. Thanksgiving services at U B church 10 30 Rev Downs to preach. Mrs DeArmound called to Banell by Aunt Mrs H Moore’s death. Cody Nebraska visitor Mr Barnes to visit friends. Funeral attendance for Mrs Moore from Hansell. Mrs Adams of Hampton assisted for daughter Mrs Knoll ill. Mrs Pfaltzgraff visiting Geneva with daughter Mrs Marty. C Church and wife at Portersburg in response to telegram about mother. Miss Hettie Schuler ill with typhoid fever relapse. lecture The Happy Couple by Mrs M Fletcher at U B H church well attended. Relatives celebrated Phillip Praitzgrall Sr Woh birthday anniversary with refreshments.
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Dumont
A. Schmitz
Chicago
Frank Huss
James Harlan
Nebraska
U. B
Downs
DeArmound
Banéell
H. Moore
Marlin Barnes
Cody
Hettie Schuler
M. Fletcher
U. BH
Philip Praltzgrall
Funeral Trip Sown Amid Rural News From Warren
Geneve Clock of Warren returns home after attending Mrs Clock’s funeral. Frank Royer shipped fat cattle to Chicago. Claude and Sherry Clock came to attend the funeral and return to Minois. A new addition to the poor farm is progressing and will be commodious. Rev Smedley visited Gilman and brought back his horse and buggy. Miss Carrie Burkley and David Benning wed at the bride’s parents and plan housekeeping on the groom’s Grant Township farm. Charles Stockdale shipped cattle to Glasgow, Scotland. Ackley folks relocate. Mrs Oestercamp builds a new house south of here to replace a fire-destroyed one. Mrs Voelker returned from Mason City for her father’s illness. he is in an insane asylum becoming. The Balm News office notes indicate the department will start soon.
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Geneva
Lou Clock
Warren
Laala
Carria Burkley
David Benning
Grant Lownelip
Wm. Kirkpatrick
Charles Stockdale
Glasgow
Scotland
Peter O'Brien
Ackley
Qstercamp
International money order office to serve patrons
A report from this city recalls Rev Tourtellot, once a Presbyterian minister, who reportedly shot and killed a hunting companion at Oliver Lake near Turin Iowa. The hunter lay prone when another rose and fired, the full shot striking the man between the shoulders and killing him.
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Tourtellot
Oliver Lake
Turin
Lowa
Burger
Losses by the Storms Reported Across Regions
Telegraph and telephone service mostly restored after Tuesday's storm damaged Mississippi and Tennessee towns. Colorado Springs reports about $200,000 in damage from yesterday's winds with wires down and streetcar service delayed. No fatalities noted so far.
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Colorado
Memphis
Tenns
Mississippi
Tennessee
Colorado Springs
Colo
Jurisdiction Question in Soldiers Home Case Heads to Supreme Court
David Anderson, inmate of the National Soldiers Home, was found guilty of manslaughter for fatally shooting Captain Thomas M. Pollock on August 4, 1899. His lawyers will seek arrest of sentence, arguing lack of U S jurisdiction, with judges Sae man Jenkins and ante to appeal, culminating in a U S Supreme Court decision.
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Im Soldiers
Milwaukee
Wis
David Anderson
National Soldiers' Home
Thomas M. Pollock
United States Court
Anderson
Seaan
Seaman
Jenkins
United States Court of Appeals
Aaten
United States Supreme Court
Czar crisis rumors and travel notices in brief
A Livadia bulletin hints the czar crisis is past but no corroboration from Berlin Paris or London. Meanwhile Des Moines reports the state treasurer will resign by year end and Titus amendment disputes settle with successors elect. Also notices promote California excursions from Albert Lea to Waverly and German dill pickles at Amana Society GRourRY.
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Shanghai
Geta
Petersburg
Livadia
Brussels
Paris
Caar
London
Berlin
Des Moines
Titus
Gilbertson
Cigarettes Barred in Iowa Spark Citywide Notice
In Sioux City Iowa the Tennessee Supreme Court decision ends cigarette sales protection. American Tobacco Co agents warned deniers the company won’t guarantee sales. Cigarettes now cost 10 cents a box as dealers brace for tax impact and liability. Burton Smith reporting from local desks notes a rise and market caution amid legal shifts.
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Iowa
Sioux City
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Jaws
American Tobacco Company
Sioux ‘City
Tennessee
Towa
American Tobacco Co
Cure for Catarrh Promises Strong Claims Across Stage
A nostalgic ad touts Hyil's catarrh cure as a constitutional remedy, asserting internal action on blood and mucous surfaces to halt disease and restore strength. It offers 100 dollar reward if it fails and lists Toledo Ohio as the distribution point with multiple druggists endorsed.
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Sliers
Hyil
Fall
Dia Cave
Teaplentals
Oaeney
Moledo
Bald
Halle
Pille Gee
Hess
Initiation Injury in Modern Woodmen Suit Stirs Clinton County
A Clinton county district court suit arising from a December 1898 initiation in a Modern Woodmen camp in Charlotte is set to reveal secretive society routines and initiation details. Plaintiff Joseph Burke claims lifelong injuries from the initiation, while the case draws attention to the society’s practices. In Town Falls a coroner's jury verdict attributed James F. Smith's death to acute alcoholism after associating with Charles Rasp, noting suspected illicit liquor purchases and prior warnings to local druggists.
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District Court
Clinton County
Woodmen of América
Joseph Burke
Charlotte
Hiro
James F. Smith
Town Falls
Charles Rasp
Young Smith
Illinoia Central Depot
Smith
Ellendale near Minnesota dairy region eyed by rail line
The Cedar Rapids Line plans rapid expansion this year adding 20 miles of track into southern Minnesota. Worthington to Hardwick upgrades are underway with four new towns. Germania to Albert Lea grade near completion and four new towns growing fast. Albert Lea to Fairbank line extending north aiming for Owatonna this year. Ellendale center of hopes with vast dairy country nearby and townsite setup to attract many businesses and services. Local agents list sales and town development details.
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Cedar Rapids
Minnesota
Worthington
Hardwick
Germania-Albert Lea
Puribault
Freiburn Steele
Ihee
Albert Lea
Fairbankt
Owatonny
Fairbanlt
Mlenusle
Albert Vea
Gayatonna
Eilendale
Albert Lounded Ova'onna
Freeborn
Steele
Mort Market
Brown
Ownasle Avent
Roy Gy Dobell
Cooleyville
Oysters at the City Grocery Hat Fashion Attracts Attention
Onlookers at the City Grocery admire oysters and a lively hats scene. Miss Ella Miller and her aides demonstrate artistic hat trimming, drawing attention to skillful millinery work during the evening event.
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Ella Miller
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