Large invited company visits Nigara Falls on outing
A large invited company visited Peter Bowser of Chicago and toured the palatial home of Col. and Mrs. A. 8. over the whirlpool rapids at Nigara Falls Monday in the presence of about 10,000 people. Mrs. Jacob Watz, visiting Chicago, was with friends here. John Rehder opened a ten pin alley and shooting gallery at Grundy Center. Editor O. J. Smith and family stopped at Winton on the way to Shellsburg. Mrs. Brock returned from La Porte. Mr. Barr bought May Alcott. Sol White visited Chicago. A dyspepsia cure ad is included. Ex-Vice President Stevenson met Col. Bryan in Lincoln. The battleship Oregon, thought lost, was floated and will be repairable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bowser
Chicago
Cel
Mrs. A
Nigara Falls
Stolen Horses and Wagon Near Vinton Iowa
Stolen Saturday night July 7 in Vinton Iowa. Light bay and light sorrel horses about 1200 to 1300 pounds with distinct markings. A two seated spring wagon with harness and tugs, all recently prepared. Reward offered for recovery and arrest. Sheriff P H Turessen reports two owners involved, one horse from Prof T F Tobin at the Academy, another from Frank Knowlton of Independence. Authorities pursued a lead toward Center Point. no arrest yet. Teletypes and telegrams dispatched. efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Iowa
P. H. Turessen
Benton County
Winton
Prof
T. F. Tobin
Academy
Frank Knowlton
Independence
A. L. Manwell
Joseph Reed
Manwell’s
Reed
Local notices mix with social events and ads
A roundup of town items includes A L Mitchell on business in town, a missionary tea at Presbyterian church next Thursday, Beggs Hair Renewer ad, sermons at Court House Park by Rev Hilacher with assistants Jones and Loveland, assorted visits and travels of Grant Sella, Ida Lee Cesner with Dr J A Lee in Lisbon, Robert Smock visiting Blair relatives, D W Jacobs on Abbott Estate business, Anne Whiteside returns from Belle Plaine, Norwood family from Fort Norwood, matrimonial rumblings at the Big Store, Republican county convention talk, Editor Allen visiting Kansas, office crew keeping The Tres on schedule, Robert Ellis back from Omaha, Janey Huxtable visiting Sioux Falls, May Oyler visiting Cedar Rapids, Bert Crawford and R Loveland with friends from Waterloo, Zena Mitchell and Jay Garn visiting Sandusky county, George Brand and Edna visiting Deputy Auditor Wm Brand, Cedar River 4th picnicking display scandal.
Advertised letters at Vinton post office week ending July 7 1900
List of uncalled letters remaining in the Vinton Iowa post office for the week ending July 7 1900. Names include Dr Atkins Walter Brubaker Wn Hawkins Ralph R Norber Albert Rice Car Stedman John Wily G W Work Mrs H Ginter Minnie Conklin Laura Killmer Miss May Nichols Miss Mae Porter and B Murphy postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O
Vinton
Atkins Walter Brubaker
Wn. Hawkins
Ralph R, Norber
Albert Rice
Stedman John Wily
G. W. Work
H. Ginter
Minnie Conklin
Laura Killmer
May Nichols
Mae Porter
Morley's Liver and Kidney Cordial Promises Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Morley's Liver and Kidney Cordial as a cure for dyspepsia indigestion heartburn foul breath dizziness and related troubles. It claims the system will awaken and demand food with sound digestion and appetite, sold only by A. L. Hopwood, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morley
A. L. Hopwood
Yellow Jaundice Cure Attracts Lexington Notice
Great consternation arose among M. A. Hogarty's friends in Lexington Kentucky when he appeared to turn yellow with skin and eyes affected by Yellow Jaundice. After failing with doctors he used Electric Bitters and claims two bottles fully cured him. A trial proves its merit for stomach liver and kidney troubles priced at 50c by J S Brubaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Hogarty
Lexington
J. S. Brubaker Draggist
Atky Savings Bank 1900 assets and liabilities report
Benton County Iowa bank report sworn by Joseph Owens and James Beatty on July 9 1900 shows assets total 118 684 68 including cash on hand gold and silver coin drafts with banks and property. Liabilities list unpaid dividends and deposits with none due from borrowers or endorsers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins Savings Bank
Iowa
Atky Ta
Benton
Joseph Owens
James Beatty
Fowler & Sons Buy 26 Corn Fed Steers for Market
Fowler and Sons announce purchase of 26 corn fed steers for slaughter to supply their market. The beeves were raised and fattened in Benton County and claim no government inspection, though the market is asserted to be thoroughly judged and home fed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler &Sons
Benton County
Fowler & Sons
Iowa July 1900 Crop Report Highlights Strong Prospects
Climate bulletin notes extreme heat on July 7 8 with heavy central and east central rainfall causing some hay spoilage and grain damage yet overall moisture benefits. Crop conditions July 1 show corn 104 percent spring wheat 91 oats 92 barley 94 flax 92 millet 93 potatoes 98 apples 76 pears 60 plums 68 peaches 67 grapes 60 hay 73 pastures 84 mil lard etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Centipede sting treated with Wonderfully Eight in Bluffton
Mrs. Thos Saunders of Bluffton Texas was stung by a centipede. A doctor was summoned but a friend applied Morley’s Wonderfully Eight to the wound and claimed the poison was neutralized. The doctor did not treat her as the remedy worked. The empty free trial bottle reportedly available at A L Hopwood’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Saunders
Bluffton
Texas
Morley
A. L. Hopwood
Talbot backs Bryan and Jones fees dispute roars on
Senator Talbot now Nebraska senate president and lifelong Republican backs Bryan. State Treasurer Herriot accuses C T Jones clerk of the supreme court of retaining state funds for private use. Executive committee largely supports Jones keeping the fees. Webster Davis, former Interior Secretary, seeks moral support for weaker republics and pledges aid in the coming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
Nebraska Senate
Bryan
Herriot
C.T. Jones
Supreme Court
Jones
Webster Davis
McKinley
South Africa
Five Percent Farm Loans Offered By Local Brokers
Money to Loan on best terms with first-class security see agents Cato Sztxs and Gro. R. Krave near Court House. Five per cent loans with optional payments. Also easy terms via Mr. Tost and J. E. Marietta. Magrmetra & Bicket advertise lowest county rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cato Sztxs
Court House
Gro. R. Krave
Mr. Tost
Ij. E. Marietta
Magrmetra & Bicket
Appetite Revival Promises Health and Energy
An old ad claims Dr. King's New Life Pills cure upset stomachs and liver issues, boosting appetite and digestion. Sold for 250 at J S Brabsker's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. S. Brabsker’s
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Wilson Bros
Elgin
Urbach Bros, & Lewis
Jacob Watz
James
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N. Pierce
John Rehder
Grundy Center
John
O. J. Smith
Eldora
Shellsburg
Mr. Barr
I. C. Ry
May Alcott
Charles McMillan
Marshalltown
Sol White
Ilinois
H. N. Falleck
Hub Clothing
Brubaker
Gordon
Stevenson
Lincoln, Nebraska
Col. Bryan
Oregon
A. L. Mitchell
Polk Township
Presbyterian Church
Washington Street
W. S. Palmer
S. S. Hilacher
Court House Park
S Jones
Loveland
Grant Sella
Kansas
Ida Lee Cesner
J. A. Lee
Lisbon
Robert Smock
Blair, Neb
Mrs
A. B. Smock
D. W. Jacobs
Cedar Township
Abbott
Anne Whiteside
L. N. Kirkpatrick
Belle Plaine
W. W. Norwood
Fort Norwood
the Cedar
M. Lavin
J. Urbach
Brand
Allen and
Kirkland
Allen
The
Robert Ellis
Omaha
Janey Huxtable
Sioux Falls
S. D
May Oyler
Ira Clark
Cedar Rapids
Bert Crawford
R. Loveland
Waterloo
Zena Mitchell
Jay Garn
Sandusky County
Ohio
Mia
George Brand
Edna
Wm. Brand
Aioe Moderato
C. A. Snow & CO
U. S. Patent Office
Washington, D
CRESC
Shermans
J. A. Bills & Son
Jewelers
Opticians
B. Murphy, P. M
Ap Agit
C. R. Nat
Bk. C. Rapids
Banker’s Nt
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Ars Capital Sock Ac
W. A. Faworrr
Notary Public
Gro. Rinderknecht
John McAllister
Chas. Beatty
Castorta
Kirk
L. W. VanNiet
Bickel
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