Local and Personal News Highlights
Reports from Wednesday and Thursday list visitors and residents in the city, including Rev. Franklin visiting Stuart. Several people are noted as sick or traveling, with mentions of mumps, court cases, and local business. Activities include Y M C A meetings, plays at the opera house, and various social visits, sales, and arrivals from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Church
Cleveland
Ohio
Mis. J. A. Gough
Eccles
James Hunter
Audubon
Dan Hunter
Local notes and upcoming spring plans in Rochester area
Rochester readers report on building activity as spring nears with carpenters preparing for new residences. Elmer Villetta signs to build a 16 by 24 foot house on Gus Drager's farm three miles west. A Valentine social at Mrs Hawley’s and a Baptist church event draw attendees. An electric outage leaves east side in darkness and depot boys clean waiting rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine
The
Baptist Church
Hawley
Roy Harlan
Elmer Villetta
Gus Drager
Odd Fellows Dedicate New Hall at Wiota
The Wiota Odd Fellows dedicated their new hall a 80 by 40 foot building with a full length hall and second floor reception room. The structure cost 3600 dollars and features a well furnished main room with carpet and platform. A dedication program included music, welcomes, speeches by B E Harkins and Senator Lafe Young, and a banquet amid praise for the lodge. Members from Anita, Maine and Atlantic attended though ground was icy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Wiota
B. E. Harkins
Joe
Lafe Young
Odd Fellowship
Joe Campbell
Anita
Maine
Atlantic
McWaid Hatton wedding in Chicago residence
William A. McWaid of Atlantic marries Mayme Hatton of Chicago at 4241 St. Laurence Ave. The couple plan a three week wedding trip to New Orleans and Hot Springs before settling after March 1 with the groom's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McWaid Hatton
St. Laurence Ave
Chicago
William A. McWaid
Atlantic
Mayme Hatton
New Orleans
Hot Springs
J. A. McWard
Atlantic National Bank
Tom Telegraph
Comfort at home with Syrup of Figs cures illness
An important difference is explained to thousands who fear sickness. The system needs cleansing and comfort is brought to the heart. The ad promotes Syrup of Figs manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. Clerk of the School Board Johan Mathers is named as secretary with blanks connected to The Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Vig Syrup Co
Johan Mathers
Schop Board
Telegraph
Local notes and arrivals fill busy court day
Dan Ruddig of Nobile appears in court with minor cases as Anita hosts organ business and many residents visit for the day. A marriage license is issued to Martin Blohm and Mary Menta while rumors of political runs and matrimonial events swirl amid burglaries, theater trips, and community meetings at the Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Ruddig
Nobile
Ia Buay
Martin Blohm
Mary Menta
Railways and marriages in the Dubuque region unfold plans and news
Dubuque reports that the Chicago Great Western may build a double track from Oelwein to Chicago with extensions to Sioux City and Omaha and shops here, a $10,000,000 effort, plus a note on Atlantic route feasibility. Also covered is a Franklin township wedding of Parley Robinson and Anna Krietenbrink with gifts listed, local theater performance, timber and land talk, tobacco ads, a council candidacy denial, livestock auctions, a large farm sale, and a product ad for No to Bac tobacco habit cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubugue
Chicago Great Western
Oelwein
Chicago
Sioux City
Omaha
Dubuque
Stickney Road
Stickney
New York
Manhattan Trust Company
Dubuque Bridge
Central
Register
Atlantic
Des Moines
Herman Krietenbrink
Franklin Township
Parley R. Robinson
Anita
Anna M. Krietenbrink
R. E. Harvey
Massena
W.S. Wisher
Bride
Hride
Tom Krettenbrink
Frank Krettenbrink
Johny Kreitenbrink
C. H. Robinson
S. Chalmers Robinson
Wm. Robinson
Naomi Neely
SN. Prather
George Most
Emma Most
Etta Barber
Albert
Emma Barber
Mrs. J. Barber
Moyer
Daoden
Eden
Mary Goodpasture
Joanna Eilis
Trainer
Alex Roe
Robinson
Georgia
A. Shaw
Alabama
Arkansas
Alabma
Commercial Bank Exchange loan service note
Commercial Bank Exchange advertised as a lender with a specialty in real estate loans and personal security. The notice highlights loans made on personal security and the bank's role in facilitating real estate financing.
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Exchange Bought
Rheumatism Cured in a Day Mystic Cure Promises Relief Fast
A historical wonder claim describes a mystic rheumatism and neuralgia remedy that supposedly cures in 1 to d days, with first dose benefits cited. Advertisements push 75 cent cures, medical works, and a variety of tonics and salves from multiple vendors, including W. Emmert & Co and Palmer & Findley, amid generic health claims and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevins
Wis
Sylvan Remedy Co
Peoria
Reid
Mykox Pickerinc
Chamberlain
E. B. Legg
Vail
W. Emmert & Co
Thea Grippe
Palmer & Findley's
Debate ends in silence and health tips era
Carl Hamilton clashed with Mr Gladstone before Mr G closed the debate by silence. The text then markets De Witt's Little Early Risers for headaches and digestion, Electric Bitters for liver and kidneys, and Champlain style cough remedies. Palmer & Findley's promotes various patent medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hamilton
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. G
de Witt
Palmer & Findley’s
de. Witt
Palmer & Findley
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N.Y
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Reivatton
Wm. Burgess
H. M. Wyckoff
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