Democratic convention eyed for district with J J Seerley candidate
The Democratic congressional convention for the district will meet at the opera house Saturday at 10:30 AM. Supporters praise Rep. John J. Seerley, anticipate a strong campaign and a larger majority than two years ago, while delegates from multiple counties are listed and addressed. A mass convention in Jefferson county is also announced for August 13 to choose delegates for state and judicial conventions.
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Congress
J. J. Seerley
John J. Seerley
Republican Party
John H. Gear
Des Moines
Burlington
Seerley
John J.seerley
Des Moines County
Walt. H. Butler
Butler
State Senate
Wm. Larrabee
Origin
Fayette
Allamakee
Jefferson County
Court House
Fairfield
Davenport
Isle
W. C. Spalding
Baker
McDowell Chapel
Mary Walker
Illinois
W.S. McKee
Carrie Dudley
George Staats
Anna Dutton
Fountain
Colorado
Isaac Hutchins
Chester Carl
Robert Ramsey
Iowa
Horace Boies
State of
George Nelson
Mary King
George F. Nelson
John W. Nelson
A. D
Theron
C. J. Wilson
Ep. Deeps
State of Iowa
Jane Rutter
Walter Rutter
Grizell Bowman
William Bowman
Louisa Dunlap
Almira Richey
Frank Richey
Amanda Dyer
Louisa Faircloth
Howard Boz
Leney Boz
Alfred Boz
Elizabeth Skinner
W. Boz
Wiland William Yakery
District Court
Susannah Croskrey
John Castell
John J. Nelson
Robert Croskrey
Jones & Fullen
Hughes
Henry Hughes
John Hughes
Sarah
J. Bear
A. F. B. Hagey
Mary Seger
Four Corners Local Notes and County Normal Update
Four Corners reports Miss Mattie Rupp returning to Bloomfield Iowa and other residents traveling to Jefferson county normal. The Jefferson county normal institute opens with large attendance and lectures by Prof Worman and J B Knoeptler forthcoming. Multiple community notices include an ice cream sociable on the 17th for the M E church and a K P excursion rate announcement.
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Four Corners
Mattie Rupp
Bloomfield
Iowa
Andrew Cassell
Della Linda
Jefferson County Normal
Ella Langner
Will C. Rauscher
Fort Madison
Gus Scott
Brooklyn
New York
Susan Anderson
Chicago
Clara Danielson
Eddie
Fremont
Nebraska
John Stephenson
G. A. Smithburg
M. E. Church
N. J. Swanson
Chariton
8. P. Peterson
Sweden
Swan
Jefferson County Normal Institute
Logan School
Worman
Delsarte
Congregational Church
J. B. Knoeptler
Fall Opening of Rambo and Douglass Business University
The newly established school in Fairfield Iowa invites attendance at its fall opening. It claims superior attendance for its first year and offers business principles taught by real practice with pleasant facilities. Address J C Ranbo president box 609 Fairfield Iowa.
C B and Q Sell Harvest Excursion Tickets
The C B and Q will sell harvest excursion tickets on August 30 and September 27 for a round trip good to return within twenty days to Nebr aska Colorado Kansas Wyoming Utah North and South Dakota Oklahoma Texas Indian Territory New Mexico and many Missouri Iowa points. For information contact E Heflin agent.
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Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Wyoming
Utah
North
South Dakota
Oklalahoma
Texas
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Missouri
Iowa
Marriage Farces in a Parsonage Vestry
A young parson faces two brides and a faithless lover. The first couple’s elopement plan collapses when the parish lacks legal residence, forcing the curate to decline the ceremony. A mix up over the bride’s pet name prompts an identity affidavit to rush a canonical wedding, earning a stern rebuke.
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East End
Cornhill Magazine
Caring for Paint Brushes and Materials
Do not neglect brushes. Dip in old ben zine or kerosene, wash with soap and hot water. Pearline can remove color quickly and not injure bristles if rinsed well. Dry brushes handle down in a jar. Rags should be burned after use to prevent spontaneous fires.
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Harper’s
Farm For Sale 197 Acres Near Railroad Town
Seventy to eighty words not allowed.
Fairfield Buyer Accepts Small House as Trade In
A prospective buyer offers a small house in Fairfield as part payment for a larger transaction. The deal hinges on appraisals and owner acceptance, with closing details yet to be finalized.
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Fairfield
Office with Leggett and McKenney over new Savings Bank
A local office of Leggett and McKenney handles matters related to a new Savings Bank project. The dispute centers on property rights and regulatory approvals affecting the bank’s opening. Local officials expect a prompt resolution to move forward with construction.
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Leggett & McKenney
New Savings Bank
King Humberts Stables Show Regal English Horses
King Humbert of Italy maintains nearly 150 English bred horses in his stables. A double row of stalls forms a neat grid with each horse named on a board. Notable names include Flirt Milord Lawn Tennis Epsom and Gentleman. Upstairs hold state carriages, some richly upholstered in white satin. The queen travels in a plain carriage, offset by scarlet liveries.
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Humbert
Italy
Flirt
Milord
Epsom
London
Uncalled Letters Advertised at Fairfield Post Office
List of letters remaining uncalled for in the Fairfield post office advertised by S. J. Chester P. M. August 2 1892. Names include Fry F L Kelley Pat Flanders B O Last Mrew Mary Guile AJ Walborn Bros and others.
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Fairfield
S. J. Chester
P. M
The Lady Was Not the Ghost in Dublin Tale
An Irish family once haunted by a troublesome ghost hired detectives. A night watchman slept while the lady of the house groaned and rattled keys, revealing a temporary indiscretion. The constable doubted the haunting claims and withdrew to Dublin.
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Dublin
Dudgeon
London Illustrated News
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J.N. Mason
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Ellison Smith
Brown
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Geo
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Smith
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Frank O'Brien
Jos. Kehn
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H. H. Niemeyer
Thos. Peel
F. B. Gavin
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J.M. Brown
P. J. Guenther
J.O. Smyth, J. A. Crabtree
Penny
Robert Grimes
W. D. Dodds
Dr. Laird
Clarence Murphy
Sam, Smith
James McLaughlin
J. Yoh
Sam
EB. Dodds
Washington County
T. E. Johnson
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C. Ramee
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Hebener
J. K. Marbourg
Geo. G. Rodman
E. J. Eicher
John M. Wilson
J.J. Kellogg
A. KR. Miller
WN. Hood
C.D. Fulion
Joseph Johnson
Frank Ball
Wm. Case
Baldwins Parsons
Wim. Harkins
W. E. Cowan
Louis Nady
J.D. Bates
Joe, Steele
Tapeo. Hill
M. Parrett
Frank Pacha
Wm. Gossick
G. P. Madden
E i Gordon
Bell
Gilbert
Edw
Campbell
B.D. Mowery
Henry County
Gus Walters
J.B. Dickey
Jas. Hart
E. L. Walker
H. L. Throop
I. Crawford
Bryson
L. A. Kittle
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Hugh O'Hare
van Buren
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J.T. Mattox
T. J. Smith
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Thos. Robb
W.R. Wiley
T. B. Eich
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Democratic Congressional Committee
A. H. Kuhlemeler
Rock Island Railroad
Supreme Lodge
K. of P
Kansas City
L. R. van Vatten
Towa
Deak Sin
Krause
C. M. Wilson
Gilbert, Lowa
Iesourt
Warner
Elder T. Stevens
Elk Mills
R. H. Hufford
W. W. Lewis
the County Normal
Jessie Black
Flora Chester Annie R. Clark
Mary Oliver
Mary Hanson
Katie Mann
Lizzie Locke
Annie Mabon
L. C. Grott Sue N. Barton
Mary Brown
Etta Sherrick Oriella Meacham Velma Snook
Annis Jones
Della Shanstrom
Clara Whitmore
Matie Culbertson
Etta Shanstrom
M. B. Faulkner
Mary Bishop
Gertrude Robinson
Sadie McClain
Cora Bradtie
Sue W. Blair Neva Trout
Alta Clinken
Olive Coop
Minnie Davi
Vane Frazey
Nevada
Gille
Lizzie Heato
Eugene Jaqu Hattie Jordal
Emma King Della Linda Effie Phillips
Lizzie Mack
Idella Mead
Etta Stouffer
Anna Shephe
Adam Wilsor
Nettie Kugel
Perdittaire
Jennie Kyle
Blanche Can
A. H. Monta Hugh D. Smi
Mary Miller Rose Brown
Gertrude Akers
Zula Barnes
Katherine Banfield
Annie Bennett
Ird
E. G. Copeland
Eldon Coop
Amy Emerson
Maud Gift
J.M. Horn
Elma Jones
Annie Hibbard
Nell Jordan
Jennie Lewark
Lucy R. Orr
Gladys McCord
Parella Montgomery
Cora Roth
Mable Swain
Maisy Schreiner
Frank Winsell
Luella Webb
Ella Foote
Janet Kyle
Lerbury
Jane Locke
Omery Pearl Harken ‘Th
Aliie Cooper
Maggie Whitaker
Lila Peebler
Alva Barnes
Manda Clark
Kate Duncan
A.M. Davis
Birdie Fuller Lou Farrar
Alice Fulton Mollie Lynn Agnes Mack
H.C. Miller
Walter Monger
Dora Russell
Myrtle Robinson
Frank Stewart Christa Simmons
Eliza Stout
Nannie Simmons
Madge Stewart Dort Scott
May Turn
Annie Wilson
Kate Gregg
F. M. Myers
Anna Ulm
Ed, Byers
Homer Bowe
Alice Bradshi
Lou Copelani
Clara Clarke
June Chidest
Alice Condit
Lulu Downir
Sadie Ellis
Grace Emma
Lila Fulton
Kate Herrich
Gertie Hizel Larue Hodge
Cephas Ives Bessie Kyle
Jennie Kerr
Effie McClair
Fannie Mins Mable Orr
Julia Taylor
Mand Whitmore
Blanche Stever
Wade Smith
Rmaster W
Iuker
Andrew E
Una Bradshaw
Magwie Beale
Allie Beale
Anna Craft Marie Caldwell
Nellie Cowan
Rosa Canterbury
Nellie Donavan
Hattie Emry
Cora Elliott Kinzie Gillett
Otis Hood
Ada Hicks
May Harris
Rosalie Jones
Abe Kann
Clarence Leeds
Edna McCulley
May McDowell
Lizzie Quickenden
Kate Rivey Hattie Stewart
Victoria Taylor
Sarah Walmer
Cora L. Watkins Gertie Wiggins
Annie Anderson
Rosa Kramer
Arthur Horney Cassel
Krauses German Oi
Germany
Norman Lichty
United States
Bradshaw & Thoma
Rambo & Douglass Business University
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J.C. Ranbo
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Eadquarters
H. B. Kestner
Opera House
Fairfield Markets
Pitcher’s Castoria
Coodban & Fulton
South Side
M. B. Sparks
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