Adrian Colts Show Sparks County Fair Fever
In Bates county Adrian enjoys heavy rains boosting crops and land sales as oil coal and enterprise rise. A Colt Show by Hunter Davis and S M Raper drew a packed crowd. judges Mapes Inman and North praised top horses with premiums of 10 7 and 5. Hunter's Gray Eagle won first, Raper's Black second, Davis' Prince third. prices flowed for standout stock and mares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Adran
Webb
Oscar Reeder
Deer Creek Township
Adrian
Messrs. Hunter
T. J. Davis
S M. Raper
Cox & Weaver’s
Messrs. Mapes
Inman
North
Hunter
Gray Eagle
Wm. Miller
S. M. Raper
Sam. Passwater
Prince
C. M. Garrison
Bates County
James Hogan
Wm. Wilson
Sam Passwater
Real estate loan offered by Zatt Sims and Tucker
Money to loan on real estate security for one to two years at six percent interest and small commission. Terms tailored to borrower. Zatt, Sims & Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zatt, Sims & Tucker
Sunday School Picnic at Mitchell Grove Near Butler
Mr. Ben B. Bigstaff and teachers hosted a Sunday School picnic in G. T. Mitchells grounds four miles east of Butler. The event featured a long table of seasonal delicacies, Dr. Wight delivering a short address, fine singing by local performers, croquet, hammocks, and ample hospitality. Mitchell received praise for supplying the grove and water, drawing a large, though limited by season, attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben B. Bigstaff
G. T. Mitchell
Butler
Dr. Wight
Geo. Baker
Mary
Lou Ellington
Mollie Steel
Dora Heath
Lidda Kinney
Isaac
Wm. Ellington
G. T
Mrs Jas H Lane Dies. Kansas Senator's Wife
Mrs James H Lane wife of Senator Lane of Kansas died on the 23rd. The notice provides a concise obituary stating her relation to the senator and the date of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. H. Lane
Senator Lane
Kansas
Crook Saddened by Eastern Sentiment on Indian Question
A 19th century newspaper item notes Gen. Crook’s disgust with Eastern sentiment on the Indian question. It also mentions Gov. Crittenden and a party of visitors heading west for mountain scenery, oil prospecting near Arthur Vernon county, and a 23rd count of political and crime notes including Blair’s death and a major rail and telegraph dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Crittenden
Arthur
Vernon County
President Arthur Heads West on Free Tour
President Arthur travels west dividing time between hunting fishing and exploration. The tour is arranged to cost the government nothing. Ash Grove contributes 10000 to secure a Christian church college site. Butler Academy could gain first class status with half that sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Ash Grove
Christian Church
Butler Academy
Bargains From Mr Ball After Eastern Markets Visit
Mr Ball returned from extended trips through Eastern markets with large goods for both the Holden and Butler Stores. Great bargains are offered to Butler and surrounding country at bed rock prices. Call and be convinced as we defy competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball
Holden
Butler
Bed Rock
Marshes Golden Blood and Liver Tonic Praised
Testimonials from Henry L. Moore James H Walker and J T Fowler claim Marshs golden blood and liver tonic purifies the blood and regulates the liver and cures throat and lung issues. An ad notes Marshs golden blood and liver tonic and golden balsam sold by J H Hishen Co Butler with bottles priced at one dollar. The Henry County Democrat then reports a funnel cloud seen along Henry county tracking a path from Judge Ballard’s farm through fields causing fence and post damage, plus news of Gen Ord dying of yellow fever in Havanna on July 24.
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Chenry
L. Moore
la Crosse
Wis
James H. Walker
Kansas City
Lio
J. T. Fowler
Davenport
Iowa
Marsh
J.H. Hishen & Co
Butler
Henry County Democrat
Henry
Judge Ballard
Spruce
Benson's Capcine Porous Plaster Claims Quick Relief
A Memphis man reports long back and leg pain eased within a day after using Benson's Capcine Porous Plaster. The testimonial credits Providence and the plaster as the key remedy, noting rapid relief and improved well being. Seabury Johnson chemists, New York, are named for inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thomas
Nesg
Madison Street
Memphis
Tenn
Benson
Thomas
Providence
Seabury & Johnson
N. Y
Not Books of Magic but Choice Classic Literature
Prices so low that old-time book buyers wonder, about 125 tons or half a million volumes ready for examination before payment. Not sold by dealers. prices are unusually low. A 68 page catalogue is free from John B. Alden, Publisher, 18 Vesey Street, New York.
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John B. Alden
Veseyst, N, Y
PARKERS GINGER TONIC advertisement claim
Parker s Ginger Tonic touted as a trusted remedy praised for improving kidney and digestive issues. The copy claims it grants tone and power, aids women s ailments and stress related disorders, and counters alcohol effects. Available in 1.00 size by Hiscox & Co New York.
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Hiscon& Co
New York
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Gen. Crook
Montgomery Blair
White Sulphur Springs
Johnson County
Orth Stein
Polk
Tennessee
Washington
John B. Logan
St. Louis
Butlerates Co
Palace Hotel
Acton
Ilis
Logan
Gilbert Carr
Albert Aucinter
Cass Avenue
Jewett’s Undertaking Department
East Side
Dr. Logan
P. Peckhan
Washington, Ave
John Tremlett
Belvedere Hotel
Washington Ave
Opera House
Walton & Ball
N. Etheter
Rockford R. R. Watches
OPERA
Willis, Mathews
H. C. Wilkinsons & Co
Fulton Street
Gen. Ord
Havanna
Wonder Books
Parkers Ginger Tonic
D. Rafter
South Side Square
West Side Public Square
Valises
Mec Farland Brothers
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