Local notes from Ottumwa and surroundings
May day notices from Ottumwa area residents list visits and travel. Names include Sam Tisher J O Gusch Ji A Oswald L F Brown Det Hunter H M Brockway Julia Tahagon Chan Pitzer Hugh Newall C B Welch Mrs Dr Cosgrove O E Miller Miss Bessie McElroy Myrtle Hendryx and others. Mentions of trips to Des Moines Florida Waverly Alden Ackley and Garner with routine town affairs and local business notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rathbone
Dea Moines
Det" Hunter
Marshalltown
Hadley
Union
H. M. Brockway
Garner
Julia Tahagon
Ackley
Sheakly
Waverly
Chicago
eSone Lawn Hill Creamery
Myrtle Hendryx
John Hans & Co
Toledo
Santa Clark
Ora Lavon Haynes
Crop germination tests show better 1886 yield than feared
In raaponad ridtldey samples tested from various parts of the abate indicate germination tests for 1886 are not as bad as expected. Germination is good when seed is kept dry, so farmers need not buy expensive seed.
Ottumwa Quartette to Perform at Congressional Church May 11
The Ottumwa Male Quartette of Chicago will sing at the Congressional church in this city Tuesday evening May 11 under the Epworth League and P.8, O.8, with promises of superior quality. A white bull dog named Trish from April 23, ear ends clipped, about eighteen months old, was lost east of the river. Reward offered by notifying OG MM Beard at Hotel Foster Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Chicago
Congratitional
Thi City
Turaday
Epworth League
Trish
Beard
Foster
Eldora
DeMarsha
Paulina Saakmeier
Harman Granner
Hubbard
Mr. Granner
Floyd County
Independence Asylum
John Ellison
Eagle City
Ward Allison
A. W. Smith
C. L. Hays
Ridora
Ti. H. Espe
Hoapital
Independence
Radcliffe
Bignal
Presbyterian Preaching Schedule Across Towns
Presbyterian preaching services are listed for Eldora Sunday morning at 1 o clock. Additional services are in Owassa at p m and in Point Pleasant at 7 80 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Owassa
Point Plessant
House for Rent and Des Moines Exhibition Notice
House now occupied by E E Winchester will be for rent about May 15.Enquire at Hammond Drug Store Des Moines Iowa. A Des Moines exhibitor will tour Eldor Ta on Wednesday May 5 represented by Mr J K Nichols and will display Carpets Draperies Lace and heavy curtains along with Japanese matting and china. Nichols will offer competitive prices for buyers in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.E. Winchester
Hammond Drug Store
Des Moines
Iowa
Eldor
J. K. Nichols
Nichols
Local marriage licenses and community notes
Marriage licenses issued include Thomas L. Rowell to Anniel Weatcoll, Peter to Etta Tetlow, Viator to A Miller, James Oviatt to Susan Gardner, Otis Clark to Bessie Bliss, Lawrence to Natty Gregory, as reported. Also details on weather, sickness, travel, sales at F A Smith, a flour giveaway at the opera house, and Shaker visits at Winchester Hotel with office hours and upcoming departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Rowell
Anniel Weatcoll
Peter
Etta Tetlow
Alydus Viator
A. Miller
James M. Oviatt
Susan
Gardner
Otis Clark
Bessie Bliss
E. Lawrence
Natty Gregory
Walden Hayden
Hughes
Fred Boody
Rough Woods
E. F. Binford
Marshalltown
W.H. Saucer
Ackley
F. A. Smith
Opera House
Marshalltown Visit Featured In Local Notes And Ads
The town buzzes with visits and happenings from Marshalltown and beyond. Mrs. Helen Hardin returns from Marshalltown. auctioneer Thod Croseth enjoyed time with friends. Dr J B Albrook to deliver a Decoration Day memorial address. various locals like Mrs Anderson, Mrs Wigton, and Frank Jones are noted in weekend trips and hostings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Albrook
Marshalltown
Walter Gilman
Ezra Nuckella
C. Gary
Kansas City
Morse
J. W. Dallman
Steamboat
E. Watters
Oscar Hunter
Enterraisn
Mra
Buttolph
Landlord Chaum
Yarger
Families report mixed recovery and spring travel sale
Father McWitoy fails to improve despite Hot Springs care as Mrs Porter and Hortense return from Hot Springs. Agricultural prices note wheat 80 cents, corn 90, oats 10k, flax 68, Timothy 62.00. Iowa Central Ry advertises half fare excursion to Marshalltown with return by June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McWitoy
W.S. Porter
Hortense
Hot Springs
MD Bayley
Iowa Central Ry
Willow
Iowa
Marshalltown
Thomas P. Barry
Free Silver Convention Proclaimed by Iowa Republicans
Irregular historic notices urge Free Silver Republicans in Iowa to meet at Bayery House Dea Iowa on May With 1807 to discuss anti fusion law, reorganize state committee, and elect delegates to Chicago June meeting. Also local notices promote homeseekers opportunities along Chicago North Western line and advertise Dr Pierce cures for consumption and a seed corn sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toca
State
Legislatuvo
Chicago
Free Allvor Republicany
Iowa
Bayery
Dea Moinasg
Amos Bteokel
Chicago & North- Western
Ray
Minnesota
South Dakota
Taste-werkernine
Pierca
Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Afnkon
Hulsworth Drug
Ottumwas
D. A. Norris
Sam Tisher
Gusch
Ji A. Oswald
L. F. Brown
Eldora Veloda
Ignyrandma
Pleasant Town
Frey
The
Harris-Emrry
Iipenses
Winchester
Heara
Ollice Bourse
Porter
Gble
Howard Nuckolls
W. J. Murray
Jundalx
Grinnell
Iowa City
ExtiRelian Advertising
Elmer Moseniin
Underwood
Albion
Misa Helen Hardin
Landlord Foster
Mason’ City
Rew & Gredshave
Croseth
GT. Forker
A. B. Dodge
O. H. Watkins
Albrook
Buaineau
L. E. Cordes
John Miller
All‘dus Viator
Acklay
Asco
Asd
August Rubeau
Emile
BR. W. Lawrence
Zearing
L. EK. Reece
Providence
W. L. Leigh
Beatrice
Neb
W. L. Bucher
Illinois
Gifford
Monitor
Malf
Louls
Lows Central Ry
Willon
St. Louis
Mardiaiiowa Lowe
Hidora Markets
Bloombold, Towa
Dr. Diehl
McNeil Bros
N. Weet Corner
Square
Winchester Harmacy
Smith
Mitchell
Ellaworth Rees
Srey
Vigars & Divia
J. P. Graham
Simmons Liver Regulator
Philadelpha
Lewis & Hall's
Lewis & Hall
Eldora Spring Co.’s
Eldora Spring Co
Neil Bros
Viking
Cocave
Amity
Park Woek
den Clothing Store
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