Happenings 25 and 15 years ago December 7 1891
A compilation of local events from December 7, 1891. Paul McLean leaves for Indianapolis on business. John W. Scott attends court in Avoca. The Whitney building on Chestnut is nearly enclosed and due finish by year end. Walter Collins buys his brother’s share of Occidental Hotel, firm renamed Collins I Dawe. Silas Wilson heads to Council Bluffs for horticultural society, then to Grand Junction Colorado. Clark assignment case verdict for plaintiff $5825, appeal likely. G F Brigham transfers Bank of Marne interests to W E B Simpson. Brigham plans to leave Marne.
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Paul McLean
Indianapolis
John W. Scott
Avoca
Whitney
Lower Chestnut Street
Walter Collins
Occidental
Collins I& Dawe
Silas Wilson
Council Bluffs
Western Iowa Horticultural Society
Grand Junction
Colo
Clark
Bank of
Years Ago Today December 7 1901 News Briefs
John W Scott left yesterday for human for a short business visit Porterfield and wife returned yesterday from a Burlington road trip where the doctor visited kk lodges Miss Mary Egan hosted a chafing dish supper at Mrs Ed Egans for Mrs Bousquet Miss Fannie Block demonstrated Kimball pianos at Johnson Thompson ware rooms John and Tom Krittenbrink arrested on larene charge by Deputy Duval posted bonds L L Tilden to Des Moines Casket Co as bookkeeper Hedges McKay installing new plate glass at Goss drug store Caspar Beekmann and Hamilton Wilcox win at International Live stock show in Chicago this week.
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John W. Scott
Hluman
Porterfield
Burlington Road
Kk. P
Mary Egan
Ed Egan
Bousquet
Fannie Block
Kimball
Johnson &Thompson Ware
John
Tom Krittenbrink
Duval
L. L. Tilden
Des Moines Casket Co
Des Moines
Tilden
Hedges & McKay
Goss Drug Store
Garretson
Caspar Beekmann
Hamilton Wilcox
Griswold
Chicago
Jury Acquits McDaniel in St Joseph Case
In Buchanan county Oscar McDaniel is found not guilty after two hours of deliberation. He is discharged. The defendant’s wife, Mrs. McDaniel, was found beaten and dying in her bedroom on the night of July 14.
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ST. Joseph, Mo
Attery Two
Oscar McDaniel
Buchanan County
Bakers Raise Bread Prices in Louis Town
Bakers here raise small loaves to six cents and large loaves to twelve cents as of December 7, 8T. The move reflects local price changes in the city.
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Louis
Hera
Pinex Based Cough Syrup Promised To End Coughs Quickly
A vintage ad promotes a home made cough remedy called Pinex based syrup. It claims fast relief for hoarseness bronchitis and colds by pouring Pinex into a pint bottle with sugar to make a full pint. It touts cost savings versus store bought syrups and promises relief within 24 hours.
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Jonaibl
Wayne
Get Them From the Orient Now
A. A. Gillette notes fancy dress goods once sourced from France are now secured in Japan. Many wholesale firms moved offices to Yokohama and other Japanese points. He believes postwar trade will favor Japan and other non European suppliers. He cites kimonos selling for 3.50 dollars as evidence.
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A. A. Gillette
France
Japan
Calais
Yokohaima
Mr. Gillette
Sloan's Liniment Says Rheumatism Relief For All
An old fashioned advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism, stiff neck, sciatica, and injuries. It promises rapid relief, better circulation, no skin staining, and easy use versus plasters or ointments. Available in 25c, 50c and 1.00 bottles through local druggists.
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Sloan
Vinci claims aid for weak children in early ad appeal
Mrs. Thomas Fitzgerald of New York reports her son recovered from gastritis and measles after using Vinci tonic. The advertisement touts a liver and blood restoring formula with iron and manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates, promising appetite and digestion aid and a money back guarantee via Lewis the Druggist.
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New York City
Thomas Fitzgerald
Park Ave
Vinci
Lewis
Atlantic
Iowa
Notice of Probate of Will in Cass County Iowa
State of Iowa Cass County notice to appear at Atlantic Court House December 1916 at 9 AM for probate of Martin Ruane last will. Court clerk Parker Pens signs seal. Heathday.
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Iowa
Cass County
Atlantic
Casa County
Martin Ruane
Toy trade shifts as Japan improves quality and undercuts prices
Mr. Gillette notes manufacturers and wholesalers struggle to fill 60 percent of orders amid war driven shortages. American doll and toy quality lags behind German goods in low price ranges, while Japan begins importing higher quality items at prices cheaper than German imports once did. The News-Telegraph promises ongoing market insights from local merchants.
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Japan
News-Telegraph
Tota
Santa Fe to Award Ten Percent Bonus to Long-Serving Staff
Santa Fe directors authorized a ten percent bonus on a year’s pay for employees with over two years of service and annual salaries not exceeding 2500 dollars. The total cost to the railway is about 2.75 million dollars. Western Union also granted a seven percent bonus to staff earning over 2000 dollars and six percent to those earning 1200 dollars.
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New York
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Murder charges in Georgetown tied to estate death
Mrs Carrie McLauren of Taylor wife of Frank McLauren was found dead under his car in Georgetown. Her son Carroll aged 16, nephew Harry McBride aged 21, and a Negro named Jim Pollard are arrested. The first three face murder indictments while Pollard is charged with complicity. The deceased left an estate valued at $100000.
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Georgetown
Tex
Carrie McLauren
Taylor
Frank McLauren
Carroll
Harry McBride
Jim Pollard
Judge rules Maurice O Connor Lane mental health status restored
Iowa Supreme Court Justice Ben I Salinger ruled Maurice O Connor a prominent Ft Dodge attorney and former partner of Senator Kenyon is not of unsound mind. The court ordered his legal rights restored but required a $5000 bond for future hearings. O Connor has been confined in the state asylum at Cherokee.
Lee's Drug Store Showcases Gardenglo and Face Powders
Palmer favors Gardenglo the most, noting it as the best she has ever used at Lee's Drug Store. The store also features Bab La Trefle Azurea Dierkiss and Melba face powders and toilet waters.
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Lee's
Azurea
Dierkiss
Melba
Lee’s
Farm Loans At 4 6 And 6 Percent In Atlantic Iowa
Wood Bavery successors to John Wood in Atlantic Iowa announce availability of farm loans at 4 6 and 6 percent interest. Call to discuss terms and rates.
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Wood
Bavery
John x Wood
Atlantic
Iowa
Oxycline touted by doctors for multiple ailments
Advert shows Oxycline recommended by doctors nationwide for catarrh bronchitis tuberculosis insomnia anemia high blood pressure and sub-oxidation. Offer lists 31 treatments for 25 dollars. Doctors Finley and Chubb of show a clinic or firm promote the remedy.
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Finley and
Chubb
Seven food ships lost near Archangel amid explosions
A recent advance notice from Americans in Russia reports seven ships carrying munitions and war supplies were destroyed in Archangel in the first week of November. The resulting fire damaged twelve to fifteen blocks of business property.
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New York
Russia
Archangel
Defense rests case in Centerville murder trial
In Centerville on December 7 the defense in the Frank Smith murder trial rested its case. The defendant is to be the first witness called in rebuttal, with the state to proceed next.
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Centerville
Frank Smith
Implement Dealers' Association Opens Annual Meeting in Des Moines
IMPLEMENT MEN MEET DES MOINES. Dec 7 The Town Implement Dealers Association commenced its annual meeting in Des Moines yesterday. Readable details show discussions on equipment, supplies, and pricing for rural customers with emphasis on new inventory and cooperative plans.
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Des -Moines
Tey
Moines
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