Marne and Vicinity Local Notices Dense with Visits and Travel
Sunday and Saturday movement dominates the Marne area with John Ringle Edwin Whesler and Harry Gowan in Atlantic while J W Wayne and J M Rooker transact county seat business. Many Walnut Avoca Griswold visitors pass through, hog shipments to Davenport and Des Moines, piano tunings, corn shelling, and a stream of repairs and services underline a bustling regional snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ringle
Atlantic
Harry Gowan
Wink Simpson
Oman
Alva Longnecker
John Findley
J. W. Wayne
C. H. Stemien
Seymour
Lulu Lasker
Davenport
M. EK. Quint
H. Wheatley
J.C. Stusart
Rich
Maine
O. Remien
J. B. Johnson
J. S. Sankeys
Atlsatic
Chas. Higgins
T. C. Swart
Griswold
Marneas
Alf Long
J.C. Swineburn
Alf Remien
C. H. Remien
Daisy Simpson
Messra
Albert Knudsen
Ed Wheeler
H. McClees
Brayton
Blanch Squires
Nellie Wheatley
Local notes from Atlantic and Marne highlight town happenings
Carpenter Rerave H. P. Bills aids in finishing a shed for Green Bay Lumber Co in Atlantic. Visitors include H. B. Newcomb and C. R. Graham from New York Life. Tramps, skunk incident, hydrant checks, memorial services led by Rev C. J. Nutt, and a baccalaureate sermon by Rev L. H. Humphreys are reported alongside milder town anecdotes. Ada E. Hart cites King’s New Discovery for consumption with a testimonial and free trial bottles offered locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Bills
Atlantic Tuesaday
Green Bay Lumber Company
H. B. Newcomb
C. R. Graham
New York Life Insurance Company
Emma
Bertha
C.H. Remsen
Clinton
Iowa
Munday
Atlantic
C. N. Derby
Jake ‘Aylor
Ada E. Hart
Groton
Vic Emmert & Co
Dawson Fire Wipes Out Dawson City Business District
An extra edition from Bennett reports a disastrous fire in Dawson City on April 21 that destroyed the heart of the town’s business district. Losses are pegged at 4 million with no insurance, as winds drove flames across streets, wiping out taverns, offices, and waterfront buildings, amid a building-material shortage and rising prices. The blaze began near the opera house when a drunken woman tipped a lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Skagway Alaskan
Lees
Bennett
Skagway
Dawson City
Daily Alaskan
Tokales
Dawson
Opera House
Donahue & Smith
Danson
Simmons Royal
Fairview Hotel
the Royal Cafe
McLellan & McFeely
Parsons Produce Company
Aurora Saloon
Bodegs Saloon
Madmen House
McDonald Black
Bank of British North America
No Compromise On Fusion In Populist Row May 18
Kansas City dispatches report the national Populist committee endorsing a middle-of-the-road stance to keep the party from fusion, with heated debates over 1900 tickets. The plan urges organizing across regions while denouncing fusion, and hints at bolting if fusion prevails. A separate note covers tragic knife attack in Union City, Tenn., amid seamen's family quarrel. A Kansas strike update and Brethren in Christ conference adjournment follow, with labor and church matters sketched.
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Kansas
Wharton Barker
Ignatius Donnelly
Kansas Orry
Barkité
Reform Press Association
Yeaterday
National Organization of Populists
W. 8
Morgan
Arkansas
United States
Cincinnati
Marion Butler
National Committee
Union City
Tenn
Haynon Mill
Tiptonville
Mattix
Mis. Edwards
Brogdon
Covington
Brethren In Christ
Lancaster
General Conference
The
Mastersonville
Henry Davidson
Dayton
J. R. Zug
Des Moines
Fence Machina Company Promotes Durable Lincoln Machine
The Fremont Tribune praises Champion Fence Machina of Lincoln as a reliable promoter of a simple durable fence machine. It describes a small refined iron device costing 17 dollars in Lincoln, capable of twisting wire from top to bottom, and claims fences can be built cheaper and self-paying within a year. W. He Latta and M. Fifield run supervision and agency operations with direct sales nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Neb
Champion
Lincoln
Fow
Sidere Lea
Frenont
W. He Latta
M. Fifield
What a Fremont Man Says Fremont Neb March 25 1899
G C Moorz of Fremont offers a strong endorsement for W H Latta Champion Fence Machine praising the company as honorable and square in dealings. He urges farmers to do business with Latta, confident they will receive a fair deal.
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Fremont, Neb
W. H. Latta
G. C. Moorz
Praise for MERibiN fence machine from H J Roseman
H J Roseman endorses the MERibiN fence machine praising its ease of use and ability to convert old barb wire and boards into a high quality hog fence. He notes building five rows and considers it the best fence seen, addressing R L Fowler and salesmen in Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meribin. Minn
R. L. Fowler
H. J. Roseman
Most Durable Fence Machine Offered to Farmers
Geneseo farmer W. H. Atwood promotes a fence machine capable of stringing 31 rods in 61 hours using barb wire pickets. He advertises a cost of 22 cents per rod for an 80 inch high fence and invites farmers to inspect the machine at his farm, claiming it practical, durable and all purpose.
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Geneseo
W. H. Atwoop
Just What They Say It Is Exam Letter
Letter from L D Fowler praising a fence machine bought from C M Fifield. Fowler notes Robert Fowler built 103 rods of 4 foot fence in under two hours and calls the machine cheapest and best on his farm. He adds neighbors are satisfied and commends the company. Moon.
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Moon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marne and Vicinity
Edwin Whesler
Frank Reed
C. B. Lewis
Avoca
Wn. Trailer
Eugene Harris
Jurgen Greve
H. L. Cowan
A. D. McCall
Noi
Walnut
Fred Poeh
Alaska
R. Graham
L. M. Hanson
J. Kesner
W. FE. Simpson
Green Bay Lumber Co
Miss Herbert
Adair
Johnson
C. H. McClees
Kimballton
Lena Johnson
Marno
Denmark
Chris Hansen
Siage
McCrees
Elkhorn
Sos
Frank
Passadena
Krank
O. Meredith
South Mayne
Giles
Ladies Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
J. C. Stuart
Walter Bros
P. M. Peterson
A. Blake
Jurgen Grave
Nis Petersen
M. P
C. J. Nutt
O. Wilson
Fairfield
Nebraska
Marne
Wilson
Ringle Bros. & Co
T. F. Allen
W. E. Simpson
Fom
L. H. Humphreys
Maine High School
Grace Dunham
Miss Bell
Salinals
Mrs Dunham
Washington
House Republican Caucus Committee
Burrato
Keefe
Longshoremen’s Association
Theosophists
Cubcano
Theosophical Society
Atheneum
Alexander Fullerton
Wardell
Topeka
Kan
Pauline Graham Kelly
Chicago
Ruadera
Champrriain
Gregory County
Ourreurs
Briscoe
W.hunter St
Atlanta
al Olac
Porter D.aspc
Carr
Bob Props
Boston
Pittspore
Wester Coal and Mining Company
Hale
Kansas & Texas
Fleming
Weir City
Crane & Company
Gupid
Cupid
Annie Blacker
Catherine St
Syraiuse
Dr. Pierce
Crass
H. A. Gifford
J. W. Snyder, Alec, McGaffin
E. M. Marsh
Walker Bros
Livery Barn
D . A. Grimes
Champion Fence Machine Company
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