Christmas Happenings and Local Echoes From Chapel Ridge
Revival services closed as 1899 nears. Neighbors recall Christmas visits in Boone and nearby towns. Harry Guild takes a clerical post in Frankfort Indiana. Families share dinners and gifts while local injuries and festive plans shape the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bell
Boone
Will Thayer
Ray
Oklahoma
Harry Guild
Frankfort
Ind
Walter Hughes
Geo. Dodds
William Hugh
Cromwell of
Humbolt
Probate of Will for John F Beymer in Story County
Notice in Story County Iowa that a writing is claimed as the last will of John F Beymer, late of the county. The District Court sets January 17, 1899 for probate hearing at Nevada. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be accepted as the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Story County
District Court
Said
John F. Beymer
Said County
Nevada
A. D
C. Hamilton
Chas A Gardner to Perform At Opera House
The coming of the sweet singer Chas A Gardner also known as Karl is noted for his singing and comedy. His show blends sketches farce and refreshments ending with a cake walk at the opera house on Wednesday January 4 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Henneman
Drs. Clark
Oliver
Guy Dodds
Chapel Ridge
Lena Jorgenson
Mr. Brown
Clark
Chas. Sowers
Charlie
Chas A
Karl”) Gardner
Gardner
Opera House
Better Article, Better Price Strategy Advised
The discussion argues firms gain overall by offering a superior product even with equal prices. Publics will favor the better item when both are visible, testing quickly and driving aggregate profits higher. It highlights Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as trusted versus fashionable novelties. Also notes local ads for Adams Bros. products and an advertised letter list and corn purchase inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleslain
Local Sale Ad Spells Varied Goods For Cash
An auction style notice lists items to sell this week for cash including 18th granulated sugar at 1.00, yeast foam, patent Piper product, beet seeds, DOTRIDS WISE, and children underwear from four to twelve years. Call to view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piper
Visa Canes
Christmas greetings and gatherings fill town with visitors
Carl Lytle rests at home for vacation while L G Rosenfeld and family dine with Morris Rosenfeld. W E Tanner and kin celebrate with Sheehey relatives. Miss Myrtie Gossard returns from Cedar Falls for holidays. Eli Posegate and family from Colorado visit. A Norwegian church Christmas tree draws crowds. Rev Tillitt begins meetings with Rev Litts assisting. Families attend McWilliams and Crane wedding. Congregational church hosts an old fashioned fire place scene and gift giving. many guests crowd the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lytle
L. G. Rosenfeld
Litts
Eli Posegate
Kossuth
Colorado
Hannah McGrath
Eva Kinkead
Ames
Wortman
R. W
C. A. Crane
Carl
Minnie Rosenfeld
McWilliams
Crane
Christmas Tales And Local Rumors At Renwick
Christmas festivities fill the week with visits from W H Beedle and Jacob Renwick, winter plans, and a Gramophone show at Beedle schoolhouse. The piece praises Sunday School leadership, choir, and Santa’s chimney visit, noting a grand public holiday reception and return of Wm Freed and wife. Also mentions Shilohs cure and a job ad for a girl for general house work at the Times office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Beedle
Jacob
Renwick
Chas. Johnson
J. B. Johnson
Maine
Iowa
Gramophone
Beedle
Wm. Freed
Neb
H. Baughman
Santa
Times Office
Farmers Institute Meeting Arranged in Ames
Farmers prepare a two day session with officer elections and other business. The meeting is set for the city hall in Ames on the last Saturday in December at 1 p m. T. J. Kearey serves as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Institute
City Hall
Ames
T. J. Kearey
Race for Fast Mail Aims to Speed Government Contract
Chicago and Omaha papers debate a Milwaukee type fast mail contest between The Burlington and The Northwestern. Jan 2 start night features seven foot drivers and 19 by 26 engines racing to Council Bluffs and Omaha with the overland limited linking to the Pacific. Local rail men offer caution while Shiloh’s remedy and a wedding notice close this item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Omaha
North-Western
Times
Hearld
Chicago Burlington and Quincey Railway
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Northwestern
Burlington
Northwestern Fast Mail
Burlington Flyer
Union Depot
Burlington Company
Council Bluffs
Department
Overland Limited
Union Pacific
Theiimited
San Francisco
Electric Bitters touted as miracle cure and tonic
Advert says Electric Bitters cure back problems malaria nervous troubles and more. It claims to purify blood and revitalize the liver and kidneys with mild laxative effects. Each bottle 50 cents at Bosworth’s Drug Store with additional ads for suits and toys nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Bosworth
Laxative Bromo Quinines Claim Fast Cold Cure
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a refund if not effective and lists the price as 28c per vial and 8 tablets per dose.
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Willard Morris
Bigelow & Smith
Inghams
H. D. Miller
D. D. Bales
Adams Bros
Elliotts
J. J. Grove
Applegate
G. J. Ferbitz
Marcus Baker
J. Gamble
Will
Connor
Neeland
A. W. Loys G
Hairpin
P.M
Ticpen Bros, & Co
Gilbert Station
B. C. Marsden
Ontario
Shiloh
Judish Bros
L.M. Bosworth
Coats
Ny Ike
Fast Mail
Tween
The
Judiseh Bros
J. B. Eiraert
Porter
Moses
G. N. Moses
Miss Glennie
Fred Porter
Nina Coe
Rev
Harned
Pilot Mound
Scott Bradford
Storm Lake
Elliott
Mrs. Porter
Tilden Bros. & Co
Cuba
Taylor
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