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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1887
Page
4
A.N. Wright reports the north-city dwelling sale by Kirk resident, who will occupy the home through April. The issue also notes local social events, shop ads, and upcoming Christmas plans influencing Chariton society.
New timetable No. 63 adds two trains for C B Q. No. 14 eastbound reaches the town at 8 45 pm and departs at 8 50 pm local time, reaching Ottumwa at 10 55. No. 15 westbound runs 4 00 pm to 4 06 pm, continuing to Council Bluffs at 9 55 and Omaha at 10 22. The corrected schedule appears next.
At year end on or about January 1 Locxwoop offers a free gift draw worth about $100. For every dollar spent, customers receive a ticket for a chance to win the elegant music box. The shop highlights a wide stock of silverware watches jewelry diamonds and other holiday articles.
The Burlington Gazette warns of Louisiana Lottery fraud milking the city monthly, with Horace Neiman named as holder of a share in a $25,000 prize. The piece cautions Chariton’s residents to beware and notes that luck rarely strikes twice in the same place.
Post office at Chariton lists remaining letters on December 17, 1887. Names include Miss Anna Clarke Joseph E. Lada Jeff McMahen Miss Macd Davis. Callers must say advertised and provide listing date. One cent per letter delivered. W E Lew.
An omnibus listing promotes sales and promotions from Collins' cas to A N Wrights and Deming Hollingers. It notes Spauldings senate confirmed post master at Indianola. It mentions a Brothehood of Locomotive Firemen ball tonight and various shops offering goods from furniture rockers to jewelry and confectionery items.
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