Mystery assault nearly takes life of Joe Mathers
The incident centers on Joe Mathers who collapsed at the Charles Nichols home after a reported dose of knockout drops. Doctor Gay treated him through the night, finding signs of poisoning not from opium or laudanum, with witness accounts mentioning a suspicious handshake wound and a mysterious motive. Mathers, son of Charles Mathers of Irvington, had recently worked in Estherville and returned home still weak, while relatives seek answers in a puzzling case with several conflicting reports.
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Joe Mathers
Dr. Gay
Charles Nichols
Mrs. Nichols
Gay
Isis
Mr. Nichols
Joe
Blue Earth
Yd Rausch
Thorington
Nichols Home
Charles Mathers
Irvington
Joseph Mathers
Elmore
Estherville
Furious Fights End With Cure, Harper Man Praises Bitters
Geo W Hoffman of Harper Washington recounts a seven year struggle with stomach and liver troubles finally cured by Electric Bitters. He urges others to try the remedy, noting its guaranteed effectiveness. Sold by I B Connor & Co at 50 cents per bottle. Also advertises buckwheat and Taylor's candies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Hoffman
Harper, Wash
I. B. Connor & Co
Surprised Couple Marks 50th Wedding Anniversary
A startled J J Lacy and wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary after neighbors gathered at their home. The couple, aged 50 years married, were surprised by about 50 friends who arrived while they thought no notice would be taken. The evening included dinner, games, and refined refreshments as relatives joined in the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Lacy
Burt
W.J. Lacy
Lacy Diamond Wedding Anniversary Hailed
Joyers as a feature of the surprise program Mr and Mrs Latey received numerous gifts including 45 gold pieces as tokens of esteem. The Lacy couple wed in Rutland Wisconsin on a December Sunday in 1854. They lived in Rutland Albany Adena Salt Lake City Wisconsin West Bend and finally settled in this place. Mrs Lacy recalls no sorrow or major illness and the couple has prospered, with friends hoping to attend their diamond wedding twenty five years hence.
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Rutland
Albany
Wisconsin
West
Plains
Adena Montana
Lacy
States
Salt Lake City
Will
West Bend
Recalls Many Changes Editor Branagan Reflects on 20 Years
editor Branagan recalls twenty years with the Emmetsburg Democrat noting many changes and losses. He laments how hundreds of familiar faces are gone and cemeteries at Evergreen and St Johns record a rapid passage of time. A look through two decades of files shows a sad, shared history in the community newspaper.
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Branagan
Emmetsburg
Evergreen
St. John’s
Edmonton Letter from Titanica Man Describes New Settling Life
H Austin writes from Edmonton about warm weather turning uncertain with late frosts, timbered land, and rising rail lines north and west. He notes US-immigrant residents, a 1000 lot sale, a nearby farm sale at 112 per acre, and nearby land claims. mentions Titanica resident Mr Stone, and a lynx incident. An ad for Hollister's Ratky Mountain Tea ends the piece.
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H. Austin
Edmonton
Canada
Iowa
Canadian Northern
Athabaska Landing
Lake St. Anne
Pembine River
Grand Trunk
United States
Stone
Titanica
Idaho
Canadian Northern Railway
Ife
Wanted hides and fur at highest market price
An advert declares goods for sale by Huan Nokwoon and Armour & Co offering top market rates for all hides and fur. It also notes a recruitment line seeking 25 men to pick chickens, indicating multiple business notices.
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Huan Nokwoon
Armour & Co
Tired Living Alone Invitations Say Towle to Wed Miss Cash
Invitations announce the marriage of RE Towle to Miss Emma Cash this evening. The event is listed in society notices with details of names and impending ceremony.
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Towle
Emma Cash
Emma Cash and Ralph Towle to Wed in Webster City
Invitations out for the marriage of Miss Emma May Cash and Mr Ralph Egbert Towle set for Thursday evening December 14 at the home of the bride’s mother Mrs Harriet J Cash 747 Merritt Street Webster City. R and Towle former city superintendent to wed tonight at Webster City a notable local union.
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Emma May Cash
Ralph Egbert Towle
Harriet J. Cash
Merritt Street
Webster City
Algona
R. &. Towle
Emma Cash
How He Lost Twenty Seven Dollars
A $27 catalogue stove, bought from a Chicago mail order house, was exhibited at TI A. Miller’s Ackley hardware window. It proved to be cheaply built and failed after months, costing a local buyer his money. the local dealer will repair if unsatisfactory, but the catalogue house offers no remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TI. A. Miller’s
Ackley
Chicago
Ackley Phonograph
Was A Vanqueued Address In Post Office Delivery
A clipped fragment praises in precise terms the female post office staff for their superior mail delivery. It notes unmatched efficiency by the women, implying high regard for their service and suggesting a standard of excellence in postal work.
Laurens Sun notices stray mail and local ads
A fragmented Local notice describes mis addressed mail to Heaven and Well, with a test of knowledge and delivery to Laurens area. It mentions Trollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promotional claim, plus buckwheat and oysters at Ladendurfz's Bakery Lunch room with a dated line 2014.
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Trollister
Miller
Ladendurfz
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F.C. Willson
Taylor
J. PF. Lacy
Kralts Kristmas Guivables
Childs
Fur Top Media
Kraft Clothing CQ
News From
Hollister
R. H. Miller
Taylor’s
Heaven
Mere
Laurens
Laurens Sun
Boone Coal
Illinois
Hocking
F. S. Norton
Cash Coal Dealer
Co. O. Simpson
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