10 Nov 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1898
Page
1
A collage of local items lists a dentist moving to rooms in Williams block, church teas and dedications, township election results with Democrats gaining offices, and society notes. It records Poultry ad calls, oysters, mince meat, a state Normal student, a heater ad, and remarks on local political contest impacts and a drummer’s death. It also mentions mail letters, a laundry purchase, and funeral rites for Ernest Demmel.
The text notes Republican majorities near official count with estimates for Cousins Bickel Smith and a countywide gain of 258 compared to last year’s 139. Democrats ran a strong campaign under chairman Lorenz and his team, who can feel proud of their work.
By execution from Benton County Iowa district court a sale is ordered for Lots 7 and 8 in block in the town of Garrison. The sheriff will offer the property at the south front door of the courthouse in Vinton on the 36th day of November 1898 at 2 pm for cash to satisfy a judgment in favor of D W Mentzer against H L Troxel and Elizabeth Troxel et al.
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