Man shot self after Civil War service in Braddyville
George McDonald aged about sixty five living in Braddyville shot himself in a woodshed near his home early Thursday morning. A card on the wall read This is my remedy for pain. A letter for his wife and children outlined his finances and funeral plans. An inquest verdict found death by his own hand. He leaves a wife and several grown children and had lived in Braddyville about ten years.
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George McDonald
Braddyville
Clarinda Herald
Fire destroys drag team and hay on Fourth Street
A blaze about midnight on Fourth Street destroyed C. D. Nott's drag team, harness, grain, and about two tons of hay. The building and contents were consumed, valued around $600 with $275 insurance on the team and gear and $50 on the building. Two dray horses perished, and Ray Pitman lost buggy gear. Owner J. H. Matthews occupied Archer property. fire origin undetermined, with spontaneous combustion suspected in hay mow. Incendiary possibility noted.
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Fourth Street
C. D. Nott
Nott
Ray Pitman
J. H. Matthews
Archer
Conway Journal
Canadian thistle discovery near town reported by Bolinger
Dan Bolinger says he found genuine Canadian thistle east of town the other day, noting it appeared to have been transported there.
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Dan Bolinger
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Cure Ad
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for lame back kidney liver and bladder troubles claiming wide testing and offering a free sample by mail to readers who mention the paper. It notes bottle sizes and the address in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Bright
Egies
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Leonard and Sons Bring Fine Shropshire Sheep West and North
Daniel Leonard and Sons of nine miles south of the city received a carload of high grade Shropshire sheep from Canada on Monday. The firm, known as longtime sheepmen of Southwestern Iowa, also sent three of their own breeding stock to Oklahoma on Tuesday. Sheep from Leonard & Sons pens are found in almost all western states. If anyone can offer Uncle Dan sheep culture pointers, let them rise.
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Daniel Leonard & Sons
Canada
Iowa
Leonards
Oklahoma
Leonard & Sons
Uncle Dan
Adams County
Union Republican
Edward Freeman Dies at 25 in Blockton Home
Edward Freeman died Sunday August 11 1906 at his parents home in Blockton aged 25 years 11 months 15 days He was born in Gay township August 26 1880 and lived in the area except a year in the west since 1902 He married Maude Link July 7 1901 who died April 1902 and they had a child who died the following December Blockton News.
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Edward Freeman
John Jasper Freeman
Mary Freeman
Blockton
Gay Township
Maude Link
Bedford Chautauqua draws large crowd with Bishop McCabe
A party including W. Edwards and daughter Margie Miss Lucie Palmer Annie Thornton Minnie and Hattie Swanson and W. H. Franklin and wife attended the Bedford Chautauqua Monday and heard Bishop McCabe. They report a big attendance and a good time at the event.
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W. Edwards
Margie
Lucie Palmer
Annie Thornton
Minnie
Hattie Swanson
W. H. Franklin
Bedford
Illness of Mrs Hickenlooper At Blockton News
Mrs N O Hickenlooper is very ill with her parents W D Blakemore and wife nearby along with other relatives. She has suffered intensely for several days yet is taking nourishment and resting easier this afternoon as reported by Blockton News.
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N. O. Hickenlooper
W. D. Blakemore
Blockton News
Democrats Nominate James Melvin and W T Allen for Justice of Peace
Hopkins Wave endorses candidates James Melvin and W T Allen for Siam justice of the peace. Both are described as good men who would make good officials, and the likely voters are urged to support them if possible.
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James Melvin
W. T., Allen
Democrats
Siam
Hopkins
Pleasant county physician seen on town streets
The New Market Herald notes the pleasant countenance of Dr. Paschal of Bedford as he walked the streets Tuesday. He is regarded as one of Taylor County's most successful physicians.
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Paschal
Bedford
Taylor County
New Market Herald
Mrs Bert Stewart Moves Household Goods to Bedford
Mrs Bert Stewart travels to Bedford to pack household goods before moving to Newton Iowa where her husband Bert Stewart is employed at a hardware store.
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Bert Stewart
Bedford
Newton
Iowa
Gravity Independent
Chariton Waterworks Contract Let to Kansas City Firm
Chariton awards the waterworks project to the American Light Heat and Water Company of Kansas City after five bids. The firm’s bid of 36666.66 dollars wins, with completion required by December 1, 1906, and bond for faithful performance.
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Kansas City
Chariton
American Light, Heat and Water Company of
American Light and Water Company
Barry and Hall
Centerville
Des Moines Bridge and Iron Company
G. J. Stewart and Co
American Light and ‘Water Company of
Waterworks Construction Push Confirmed by City Leaders
Funds from the sale of the waterworks project are ready and the mayor and city council announce their full intention to press ahead with the vital improvement at the earliest opportunity.
Free Transport Question Divides Transcontinental Lines
Chicago officials weigh withdrawing all free transportation as August 28 nears under the interstate commerce act. A five member committee will seek ICC interpretation, with majority favoring ending free moves not within state. details cover who qualifies including employees and families, caretakers, and claims settlements while noting bans on ministers, immigration agents, and state passes generation.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
West
United States
Luckiest Man in Arkansas Declares Cure by Discovery
H L Stanley of Bruno proclaims Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption the world s greatest medicine after his wife recovered from five years of coughing and lung bleeding. He says improvement began with the first bottle and a full cure after twelve bottles. Cures worst coughs and colds. money refunded. At A L Bibbins druggist. 50c and 1. Trial bottle free.
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Arkansas
H. L. Stanley
Bruno
Dr. King
A. L. Bibbins
Adams County Veterans Reunion Planned for September
In Corning on August 17 preparations are underway for the Adams county veterans reunion set for September 4 5 and 6 A committee Rev T B Turner W F McCoy and E H M Vernon will organize the outdoor sports day and announcements will follow in due season.
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Corning
Adams County
Rev
T. B. Turner
W. F. McCoy
EH. M. Vernon
Granite monuments sale by Iowa and Missouri Granite and Marble Co
For the next 60 days the Iowa and Missouri Granite and Marble Co will offer five percent off any Mail Order House price on the same granite work. Bring your catalogue and order early. Nine kinds of granite are available and with the Mail Order House you have only one.
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Iowa & Missouri Granite and Marble Co
New Hotel for Chicago Auditorium Annex to be Largest
Chicago announces the Auditorium Annex expansion will make the city host to the largest hotel in the United States and one of the world’s most imposing banquet halls. R H Southgate and Congress Hotel Co agents sourced ideas for the feature while a Japanese tearoom will front Michigan Avenue serving tea and luncheons by Japanese staff.
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Chicago
United States
Europe
America
R. H. Southgate
Congress Hotel Company
Michigan Avenue
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Digestive Aid
Stomach and liver trouble cured claims. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup aids digestion and stimulates liver and bowels without irritation. It cures indigestion, headache, and chronic constipation. Mild and pleasant, it does not nauseate or grip. Refuse substitutes. Sold by H. B. Rhoads & Co.
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H. B. Rhoads & Co
Patent Cure Claim Brings Bromine Quinine Tablets
Advert says to cure a cold in one day with laxative bromidequinine tablets. Druggists promise refund if not effective. Features endorsement by ER W GROVE on each box and price 25 cents. Uses bold testimonial tone typical of late 19th century ads.
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ER. W. Grove
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