Prize watch contested amid promises of a finish
A list of names and notes from a Star page shows a prize gold watch under dispute linked to promises of a fight to the finish. Entries include Beryl May, Charles Clark, Emma Ping, E L Williams, Ole Smith, Susie Wilson, HC Harris, Daniel Wertz, Thos May, Jos Irwin, and local names with amounts and minutes from a 1897 session. The page also mentions a loan bridge fund and payments to Braden & Miller for water works. A luncheon turkey dish appears with names Pfeifer Bros and Walter Waltman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Wertz
Thos May Co
Irwin
Temp Loan Bridge Fund
Braden & Miller
Christmas Notes and Local Happenings
A jumble of small town items and bits of Christmas greetings. Neighbors share anecdotes about dogs stealing meat, a cow or two, and a missing beef. Notices mention hunting, church services at 1145 and 10 30, and decorations. Local figures include Ben Coffey, Ault, and Senator Fairbanks with December 28 republican meeting in Indianapolis.
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Fairbanks
Washington
Indianapolis
Republican State Central Committee
Rolla Company No 31 to Host Grand Ball at City Hall
The Rolla Company number 31 will host a grand ball at City Hall on Thursday December 30. Admission is 50 cents with ladies admitted free.
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Rolla Company
Pfeifer Bros. announce Christmas closing hours
On account of Christmas day the Pfeifer Bros. office will be closed tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early morning delivery only will be made. W. A. Stevens, P. M.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine
Patent medicine ad promises a 24 hour cure for colds with L Q content. Offers refund if it fails and lists price of 25 cents per package.
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B. Q
Turkey for lunch and a Columbus visit
Mrs. Harry McLeod and her young son left this morning to visit her parents in Columbus after a noon meal featuring a 30 pound turkey.
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Harry McLeod
Columbus
Transportation Fare Details From December Dates
December 7 and 21 events listed with Big Four and Chespeaker in Ohio. One fare plus two dollars round trip. Tickets and full information via JS Smith ticket agent or EO McSormtox address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
Chespeaker
Ohio
JS Smith
Big ‘Four
EO McSormtox
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. E. Langdon & CO
Third Street
Phoenix
Wet Lion
Ile
Capitol
Gr. Seal
Santa Claus
Belvedere Block
3D Street
H. L. Rost
Joe Young
Ulrich’s
F. C. Ulrich
Prop
Ferguson
Ing
Beryl May
Charles Clark
J. H. Kaiser
Emma Ping
E. L. Williams
Ouie Smith
Susie Wilson
el Jones
HC Harris Co
Spec
Ces Eesceceeseeecsse
Pfeifer Bros
Walter Waltman
George Schooler
Leonard Lay
Everroad
Ethel Beaty
Lloyd Smith
Gill
Mollie Blessing
Chas Crabb
Neilie Long
Joseph Hoelke
Maggie Christian
Lizzie Rumford
Will Wolf
S- Man
Ben Coffey
Jersey
Ésrth
ST Fauls Onuroe
Virginia
Falla River
Mass
Cot
Ton Mills
John Ruddy
Henderson
Albert Steel
Madison, Ind
Val Metzter
Prof
A. Jackson
Terre-Haute
Mire Gussie Will
Edinburg
S Schofietf
Bozzell
Clifford
M_V Jewell
Eva ‘Williams
Funkhouser
6Th and
Washington Street
Winans Grocery Store
Ind
Griffith
Stover
Western Union Telegraph Office
Citizens
Eighth ‘and
Chestnut Streets
Bell
Ponham
Crystal
Bell Harrison
P. Ball
Drake
Jos. Villa
W. A. Stevens, P. M
PUR Steel Range
George Habig
Fred Ulrich
Fred Kollemeyer
Irs
Tom Hulla
Chas. Jones
Fra
Lee Loy Albert
Owens Tandy Tooley
Oliver Ong
George Clutch
Penning
Shane
Dick Jones Wick Larne
Frank Browman
P. B. Ensley West
Teheee
Paneenon
Seeeane
Jonathan Smith
Charles Norton
John Febring
James Lash
Awaar
Choice Brands of Cigars
Ton
Jass
F. Cox
Attorney-At-Law
At the Court
Crump's Block
Easé
Court House
Crump’s Theatre
Carollana
Warnen J?lynen
Columbs
Comer Fifth and
Jackson Streets
Agentis saMece
Romanza Acrnoy
Sycamoré St
Cincinnati
Steve Wood
Buck
Ze Brice
Rocker
Pike
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