12 Oct 1880
Page 1
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Newspaper
Benton County Herald
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1880
Page
1
Town items report a fire alarm, public sales, and local business moves in Vinton. Rev J R Berry heads to Minneapolis, local tradesmen open brick kiln sales, and new firms take over old stores while residents plan caucuses and church services.
A large crowd gathered to witness the wedding of two young locals in Vinton. A lengthy list of wedding gifts followed, including silverware, china sets, damask towels, glass dishes, and a clock. Local notices note pleasant weather, thriving commerce, and various town happenings, with remarks on the Presbytery visit, health, education, and a temperance lecture upcoming.
A garbled collection of local items references intoxication remarks about political groups, a resident quitting town service, an orphaned loss message, a reward card offer, business notes of Fritz Barkdoll joining Wm. Barkdoll, farming offers near Monroe township, Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertisement, and hair work services by Mrs W W Wright with details on products and a hair trade shop location.
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