Various Local News Items From Angel Area Clippings
A roundup of short notes from the Angel area and nearby towns. Travel updates, marriages, business moves, accidents, and local incidents include Geo Chaffee heading to Missouri, a planned train for an opera house opening, physician permit changes, Atwood’s California trip, a water tank accident killing W C Williams, Cavanaugh family returning to Illinois, and county discussions on steam heating and taxes. Also mentions Day and Sunday families, a Sibley marriage, editorial moves, Des Moines horse counts, an attempted horse theft near Spencer, and injuries to George Markin from a fall at Laurens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Mikesh
8. O. ‘Upper
Milford
Spirit Lake
Spencer Herald
J. Dodge Chronicle
M. W. Atwood
Calfornia
Atwood
Atwood In A Warmer Climate and Now He Has Gone there.—Hatherville Vindicator
W. C. Williams
Armstrong Journal
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Spirit Lake Beacon
Dallas County
Weaver
Ward
Algona Upper
Des Moines
James Ashburn
Spencer
Mr. Ashburn
George Markin
Laurens
West Bend Journal
School boards receive pecuniary inducements claim
The Algona Republican reports that an individual offers money inducements to school boards, and has already secured five year contracts from several boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lchool
Algona Republican
Emmetsburg Calm Pride in Union Mutual Insurance
The Union Mutual Insurance Company of Emmetsburg began March 4 1897 and now holds total risks of 2110961 dollars. Its net gain last year was 8643 306 dollars and total losses paid since formation amount to 21440.49 dollars. In 1897 it wrote 70 percent of the rates of stock firms, rising to 672 percent in 1898 and 65 percent in 1895 and 1900. All losses were settled promptly with none in litigation or unpaid. Union Mutual operates in 500 Iowa towns, reflecting credit on secretary J G Baker and assistant Geo H Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Asion Mutual Insurance Company
Union Mutual
Iowa
J.G. Baker
Geo. H. Baker
Watchnight Services at M E Church to Close Old Century
Remember the Watchnight service at the M E church on Monday evening December 31 1900. Arrangements cover nationwide services with 9 p m start. Rev BR I Chipperfield will preach the sermon and Rev E H Gilbert and Rev R T Chipperfeld assist during revival over two weeks. Afternoon sessions 3 o'clock midweek. evening services 7 30. G K Maynarn urges regular attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
I Chipperfield
Methodist Episcopal Church
Algona
E. H. Gilbert
Armstrong
R. T. Chipperfeld
G.K. Maynarn
Well Entertained at Dusigan school by Miss Crowley
Parents neighbors and a Emmetsburg delegation gathered at the Dusigan school house north of town to be entertained by teacher Miss Mary Crowley and her pupils. Crowley has taught the school several terms and drills and instructs the little hopefuls to perform creditably. Patrons praise occasional drill and entertainment as essential to education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrror Democrat
Emmetsburg
Dusigan
Mary Crowley
Thanking patrons and note on new shop location change
Appreciate past patronage and announce relocation after January 19 201 I to the lots cast at Wm Ruelle s shop. Promise first class work at fair prices amid varied item notes and a charitable gift from Mrs Nicholson Institute. Also lists farm goods prices and an auction notice with two heavy horse teams and equipment for sale by S D Bickorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ruelle
Have You Butchering to Do Tam Prepared to Kill and Butcher
An 1880s advertisement from Emmetsbury seeks a ready butcher to slaughter livestock nationwide on short notice. The notice notes years of experience and reasonable terms. A Lady Correspondent column features health product recommendations and a solicitous tone from local druggists endorsing Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tf H. Agnew
Emmetsbury
Wanteu
Lewi
Dr. Caldwell
Atl Druggists
Emmetshori
Walter Chapman
California letter from A P Myers describes climate and prospects
A P Myers writes from Santa Cruz California to an Emmetsburg friend in December 1900. He notes a milder climate and better opportunities for merchants and general business, with profitable farming near town. He describes crops, prices, farming lands, and living costs, plans to return to Emmetsburg in late summer or early fall, and hopes for his friend’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.P. Myers
California
Emmetsburg
Drak Faono
Iowa
Tam
Isaw
T. H. Tobin
San Jose
Andrew Oy
Woman Recovers from Gall Stones After Electric Rites
Mrs. J B Mune of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced gall stones and jaundice. A doctor warned only surgery could save her life. After using Electric Ritters she recovered fully and the remedy is advertised for stomach liver and kidney relief. Also notices seeking a clerk job sales terms and dates for auction and a testimonial about Bucklen's Arnica Salve for piles. Marketing text runs through several unrelated items in a single fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Mune
Lime Ridge
Wisconsin
J. TL. Stemets
Drageist
Stops the Cough and Works of the Colss Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement touts a matching cure claim for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It promises one day relief with a no cure, no pay offer and lists a price in obscure typography.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo. Chaffee
Koshkonog
Missouri
Free Press
P. W. Cavanaugh
Flanagan
Illinois
Whittemore Champion
Day
Sunday
E. M. Glasgow
Sibley
Ruthven
R. B. Nical
Mail
Milford Monitor
Fostoria
Clay County
Nicol
Terri
Chicago Pevard
New Orleans
Algona Courier
Tou
S. D. Bickrorp
Californ
A. PB. Myers
E.V. Mc
W.R. Smith
Latham
Bucklen
J. L. Stemets
Drugeist
Simerviser
J. H. Knoblauch & Co
McCormick
Garperter
Buliver
Emnetsburg
Arker
Biever
Benthrs Gr. Starr
Urea
Palo Alto County
Sac
Soper
Allen & Morling
D. Jones
Enid
Northwest Quarter
Chiceco
Stwankee &St. Paul Railway Company
Emmetsburs
Palo Alto
Emmetahune
al Wesley Davinson Sher
Pula Altu County
Lawn
District Court
Lown
Mary Stet
Too Doles
Cor Dink Lawler
Honas
Emmetalart
Town
I Olock A
Aelock P.m
Leooeisck P.m
Wesley Davos
Pale Alt County
Lows
Frankfort
Louis Reihsen
T.L
J. P. Crose
Opera House Drug Store
Main Street
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