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Newspaper
Centerville Times
Location
Centerville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1882
Page
2
A long address to Odd Fellows urges universal friendship and charity. The speaker praises moral influence over secrecy, cites Calvary and biblical examples, and calls members to active benevolence, education, and reform while stressing open conduct and public service.
State Mews reports Quonn Wills lectured in Des Moines while Col Henderson of Dubuque has weak opposition for Congress. A drowning near Des Moines claims Jom Sherwood, 50s. A Smyrna area birth yields three girls weighing 44 pounds each. Grinnell death ends life of Jacob Ahtmann at 85. Bear Creek mines attract attention. a forty acre tract sells for 4000. A Decatur County fire damages 150 insured. A Dubuque opera scene prompts a fine after a man draws a revolver. Syracuse inventor touts an “electic balioteur” voting gadget, while political talk turns to African American voters and conspiracy theories around ballots.
A damaged fragment details a family relying on doctors and Parker's Ginger Toole, noting four bottles provided a cure and allowed savings to stretch over more than a year, with a hopeful closing line about a better day ahead. The readable text is partial and confirms no concrete names beyond Parker's Ginger Toole.
Crewe Iowa May 2 1882 Ed Times reports Mr Cole and Indy returned from a visit in Indians and plan to settle permanently in Crete Appanoose remains the best place to live. Farmers plow for corn. A temperance meeting at Philadelphia church next Sunday at 230 pm with H A Dale and A J Thompson speakers. Rev Smith of Abingdon preached at the Christian church. A child of Thomas Croilan buried here last week. A hotel man ill with ague. More anon.
An item notes a preparation described as composed of roots and barks in harmony and deemed effective for repairs. It calls Burdock Blood Pills highly commendable and available for sale at one dollar by Dulleld and Harlan.
A hometown summary notes residents and visitors: Mt. Pleasant insane patients visit, Ed Price moves to practice, G W Culbertson relocates to Derby, J A Corder welcomes a new son, Sunday schools organized in several districts, temperance meetings discuss prohibition, township school district organization planned through June 27 with upcoming meetings and speakers announced.
In Cincinnati Iowa April 24 188% Ed Times notes the Des Moines River Association meeting of Congregational ministers and delegates with Reverends Grassie Dwight Archibald Breckenridge St. John Snowden plus Mrs. Valentine and John Elliot, praised as well attended and equal to any district session. The temperance meeting led by Graysig drew a large audience. Local improvements include Wim Sayres new house front addition by Leseney and J J Kerr project on east town. Obsequies for Reynolls and Martin held at the cemetery. William Putnam and a child of Sylvester Buck buried this week. Plans to organize Sabbath schools in districts 6 and 7 after temperance meeting. T P Rowley bought H B Stiles property near Numa. Dr Privo to relocate and rent a house. G J Thomas sold stock to Charles Robertson and moved to town, with Robertson operating a general stock.
The People have proclaimed the imported Clydesdale stallion TIME ODAY 374 as the state’s finest collection. A new shipment arrived April 14, 1869 of rare individuals noted for vigor, stamina, and efficient breeding. public service stallions offered at 15 to 20 dollars, 25 percent cheaper than comparable services elsewhere. The vendor claims the finest Scotland-bred stallions and ownership of standard-bred stock.
A historic notice from Centerville describes Hambletonian stallion Chevalier and an imported Clydesdale named Sarrerep available for breeding. The firm promises experienced service, stock vitality, and secure arrangements, inviting correspondence and noting shows at James Hughes on May 9 and recurring schedule each Monday and Tuesday during the season.
A brief 60 day notice offers clothing and finishing goods at bedrock prices. The seller pledges a fair trial to all in need and states stock is complete. The message is a compact storefront-ad style appeal from Cap Saaree.
Readable fragments show an item about ORs fixesi selling at a permit. No clear names or dates emerge. The text hints at a transaction or sales event tied to a permit and a person named Tate.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a measure or item described as 40 inches and labeled Sor No 25 with unclear context or event details. The readable parts provide no verifiable names, places, dates, or outcomes to confirm a full summary.
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