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Newspaper
Centerville Times
Location
Centerville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1882
Page
3
A sprawling fragmentary notice describes prices and merchandise from multiple shops. It touts cheap coats at General Bros and Merritt Bros seed offerings, along with plant nursery goods by Centerville Nursery. The piece also hints at dry goods discounts, decorative novelties, and an exhibition sale, urging readers to visit local retailers for bargains.
Citizens rally for a grand Fourth with music, speakers, and attractions including a Callithumpians band and a greased pole. Havana concerts, railroad excursion rates, prizes for the oldest lady and couple married, and a plan to decorate homes fill the town as preparations finalize.
Fragmented ad heavy with shop names Turner Bros and J. Beshaw offering low prices and new stock. Includes events at Russell's Hall, temperance talks, post letters, and town notices about railroads, auctions, and local sales in Centerville 1882.
Rain and hail reported up to date with various community notices from Plano. Events include a Sunday wedding of a lumberman to Miss Sarah Bland, temperance talks by Elder Robbins and Mr. Frentign, and local carpentry work.
A temperance meeting at the Christian church drew good attendance with speeches by A. A. Snow and J. Wakefield among others. Tomorrow a meeting at Hamnor school is planned. Weather notes report the season's largest rain last Friday. Town news mentions C. P. Cole buying property and plans for a new business, and farmers nearing corn planting.
The Moulton item column reports on temperance gatherings across Franklin township and nearby areas, plus weather notes, a shooting accident in Franklin township, and local happenings. It mentions meetings at various school houses, speakers including Rev A Rob et Bae, Sen Wilson’s Fairfield speech, Theodore Guelich open letter, lively local sports and social remarks, and pending Star House court cases.
An enthusiastic veteran soldiers meeting in the court room followed Decorating ceremonies. Capt. J. B. Gedney presided while Almer Swift was elected secretary. A committee to arrange Decoration next year was named, including Dr. R. Stephenson as Chairman and numerous members. The Light Guard Band, Knight of Pythias, and Military Company were thanked for music and uniformed procession. The gathering concluded with song and a call for county veterans to join next year’s Decoration.
Local notes report farm work paused with oats and corn, a Tallapoppas of community events include a June 18 gathering at Benj Wells, property moves around Oska and Independence, a basket dinner plan, and public speeches. Taxation, court costs, and the plan for a July Fourth celebration feature in town affairs along with band premiums and church-ward social plans.
A near fatal shooting incident in Livingston involved a bystander who fired unintentionally at a man named Biswell after a revolver was allegedly loaded and discharged. The injured man, recovering, refused removal of the ball as Dr. Earnest treated him. The article also notes ongoing labor strikes and a congressional delegate meeting at the court house with Wella Peppers chairing and delegates listed. The convention endorsed a U S representative for renomination and discussed railroad regulation and interstate commerce concerns.
The Gazette cites official records showing brewers and drinking places paying high taxes in Cincinnati while dry goods firm John Shifflto & Co pays more on capital and stock. The piece argues saloon taxes fund municipal revenue yet face exemption appeals and decry their social impact and alleged political influence.
An advertising item markets a sensational border outlaw history by Col. J. W. Beal. It promises thrilling tales of the Younger Brothers and Frank and Jesse James, with interviews, illustrations, and letters, claiming startling secrets and dramatic life adventures.
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