Delegates Named At Primary In City
At the republican primaries held last Saturday the following delegates were chosen: B F Crail R D Dubois F J L Black C J Jaliff R B Lenderson F G Chidester Arthur Shirk David Majors Eli Smith G W Phelps R J Wilson M C Carlos Jacob Carson J B Horn O Tl Herring Geo A Wells C T Shamp HH Stoner Thos Dixon H C Maxwell C J Reed David Hudgell. Cott Shamp proposes a pounds and ounces voting basis giving one vote per hundred pounds over seventy five. He weighs 378 pounds and would receive four votes. His friends supporting this scheme.
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B. F. Crail
R. D. DuBois
F. J. L. Black
C. J. Jaliff
R.B. Lenderson
F. G. Chidester
Arthur Shirk
David Majors
Eli Smith
G. W. Phelps
R. J. Wilson
M. C. Carlos
Jacob Carson
J. B. Horn
O. Tl. Herring
Geo. A. Wells
C. T. Shamp
HH. Stoner
Thos. Dixon
H. C. Maxwell
C. J. Reed
David Hudgell
Cott Shamp
Cott
Parsons College Executive Moves Toward Trustee Meeting
The Parsons College executive committee called a Board of Trustees meeting for Wednesday the 27th to address the college's condition after losing its president. No haste for a new appointment. the college will continue normally with limited recitation provisions. Prospects for the college appear flattering and fall attendance is expected to rise.
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Parsons College
Board of ‘Trustees
Armstrong
State Fair Promises Grand Exhibition in Des Moines
The State Agricultural Society prepares for the upcoming fair starting Monday September 1 at Des Moines. Officials including Secretary Mr Shafter have secured attractions and railroads offer reduced rates. Jefferson county is urged to be well represented and exhibitors and sightseers are promised liberal arrangements and comfortable facilities.
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State Agricultural Society
Des Moines
Shafter
Jefferson County
Local arrivals and movements at the city
John A. Spielman buys hardware in the east while Frank Gage returns from the west for several days. Henry Sutton visits with his brother the Doctor. I. D. Church of the Connecticut General Life Ins Co. was in town this week. D. W. Inghram travels to Chicago for fall stock of books. Mrs. Albert Jordan departs for Lake Minnetonka for about three weeks. C. C. Heacock of the Greenback World calls. Mrs. Hanger of Little Rock and Miss Kate Hedrick of Ottumwa are guests of the Slagles. Miss Mare Sweetland leaves Highland Park bound home. Joel Turney of Henry county eyes wagon works here if incentives offered. R. A. Templeton and family depart for Tekamah Neb. He owns six hundred cattle and stored three hundred tons of hay at seventy-five cents per ton this summer.
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John A. Spielman
Frank Gage
Henry Sutton
I. D. Church
Connecticut General Life Ins. Co
D. W. Inghram
Chicago
Albert Jordan
Lake Minnetonka
C. C. Heacock
Greenback World
Brighton
Tue Tribune
Hanger
Little Rock
Ark
Kate Hedrick
Ottumwa
Slagle
Mare Sweetland
A. G. Scrantom
Highland Park
Ill
Joel Turney
Henry County
Louden
R. A. Templeton
Tekamah
Burt County
Neb
Southwestern
Jacon Dantmaann
Blue Ribbon Club
Wells’ Itall
Sine Srupss
Express
Union School
Circuit Court
Joan A. Garrar
Mt. Pleasant
Episcopal Church
Molir
David Eckert
Fairfield
John R. Shaffer
Christian Shaffer
Burlington Baptist Association
Col. Trimble
Tribune
Tai Mt
Josu Binnings
David Beck
Great National Park
Montana
Iowa
Moses Stillman
Otis Reynolds
Keokuk
Burlington
J. W. DuBois
Jefferson County
Burton
Jefferson Guards
Timothy
Messrs
Jordan Bros. & Co
D. W. Templeton
Ho.axnp Cough Syrup Promise of Quick Relief
Advertises Ho.axnp Cough Syrup as a cure for pulmonary diseases with one dose providing relief and one bottle curing. Targets cough bronchitis and related ailments. Priced at 25c and 50c per bottle. J. L., Taylor & Co. Owning Ottumwa Iowa. sold by Hufford Bradshaw.
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J. L., Taylor & Co
Ottumwa
Iowa
Hufford & Bradshaw
The Normal closes this week and local notes
A collection of town items reports the Normal School closing this week, a fine rain, new platform at the Southwestern, illness notes for Jacon DantMaANn and Sine Srupss, office move, Union School starts next Monday, and court and preaching plans. Also records burglaries, a Baptist association meeting, and community remarks.
Crying Baby Soothed by Dr Bull’s Syrup All Drug Stores
A crying baby’s distress is described as likely minor pain, and the remedy Dr Bull's Baby Syrup is advertised as available at all drug stores for relief.
Richey Lauded as First-Class Workman and Gentleman
The press praises Dr. Richey as a top craftsman and courteous gentleman, noting widespread respect for his professional conduct and demeanor wherever he travels.
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Dr. Richey
Reverend Armstrong Life and River Journey Highlight Iowa Memoir
A Lexington to Muscatine minister, Dr. John Armstrong, born 1825 near Oxford PA, pursued ministry across several states, guiding Parsons College later. The narrative shifts to a Des Moines River camping adventure from Fairfield to Keokuk with college-band hospitality, river dangers, and folksy encounters along Bentonsport, Croton, and Athens.
Union Pacific war on the C B Q tiffs over Missouri river bridge
The Union Pacific issues an order directing agents and freight men to withhold freight from the B and M and transfer to Rock Island and Chicago and Northwestern. The move sparks a rail war as B and M builds a Missouri river bridge at Plattsmouth. Vining of U P says the war has begun and will be fought to the end.
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Union Pacific
Council Bluffs Globe
Union Pacific Company
Rock Island
Chicago & Northwestern
U. P
Missouri River
Plattsmouth
Council Bluffs
Vining
U. P. Road
Dentist Dr Ricury to Visit Leggett House
Dr Ricury, dentist, will visit the Leggett House from August 28 through September 4 to provide dental services at the facility.
Death of David Eckert in Fairfield 1879
David Elliott Eckert died in Fairfield on August 14 1879 after a paralysis attack beginning August 7. Born June 19 1830 in Washington PA he moved to Fairfield in 1851 and worked in land matters with Hamilton Eckert. He married Eliza Pope in 1852. no children survive. A guileless man of Christian faith he found comfort in hymn singing and Psalm reading in his final hours.
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Fairfield
David Elliott Eckert
Washington
Pennsylvania
Taylor
Wheeling West Virginia
Hamilton & Eckert
Eliza Pope
Eckert
Methodist Church of
Christ
Closing Exercises of an Interesting Jefferson County Session
The Jefferson County Normal Institute closed its sixth annual session after four weeks. A debate on secular education or acquired wealth followed a short address by Miss Rodgers. Resolutions of thanks were adopted for the superintendent instructors and janitor. Mr. Coffin city marshal suffered a serious wagon accident with possible internal injuries.
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Jefferson County Normal Institute
Our Republic
Wuerreas
Jefferson County Normal School
Lnstitute
Wuereas
Dr Richey to present at Leggett House August 28 September 4
Notice promotes Dr Richey a Chicago dentist at the Leggett House from August 28 to September 4 offering first class dental work. The same issue calls for return of Army Company B gear and guns to the armory and mentions cash prices for wheat and white corn at Home Mills.
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Dr. Richey
Leggett House
W. A. Daggertrt
Richey
Chicago
Local merchants advertise goods and dental services in Plattsmouth
J A Phillips promotes genuine new Singer Sewing Machines with two shops near the square. Dr Rich ey of Chicago will treatment at Leggett House August 28 to September 4. Shoes stock at Clothe Shoe Store with Misses and children's footwear. S
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Singer
Freeman & Townley
J. A. Phillips
F. Farmer & CO
Porcelain Plates at Leggett House Dental Clinic
Eminent dentist Dr. Tichey offers porcelain plates at Leggett House from August 28 to September 4 for advanced denture work and cosmetic restoration.
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Dr. Tichey
Leggett House
Fr. Dr. Richey Offers Teeth Care Event
Leggett House hosts a dental care fill and save session led by Fr. Dr. Richey from August 28 through September 4, inviting attendees to improve and preserve their teeth.
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Dr. Richey
Leggett House
Russer Plates Mercury Alloying Note
A caution notes that Russer plates contain red oxyd of mercury and that mercury is alloyed with lead zinc and copper. The phrase a word to the wise is sufficient closes the remark.
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Hinnerr
East Side
Tur ‘Trirum
Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery
Dr’s
Dr. Bull
Baltimore
Joan Armstrong
Golden City
Jesus
Johan Armstrong
Wis
Rev. J. Osmond
John Armstrong
Oxford
Chester County
Andrew
Maria Armstrong
Wm. McCoulough
Presbyterian Church of
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Hopewell Academy
Thompson Hudson
Academy of
New London
Georgia
Oxford Presbyterian Church
Tie
Lafayette College
George Junkin
Washington College
Lexington
Princeton Theological Seminary
New Castle
Board of Domestic Missions
Platt City
Presbyterian Church
Hazleton
Maggie Rowland
Cecil County
DPO
Father of Waters
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Keosauqua
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Vernon
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Athens
Missouri
Mississippi
Rian
Nick
Waters
W.H. Jones & Bros
Samuel Coffin
Coffin
Sutton
Francis Abbott
Morris’ Jewelry Store
Freeman and Townley’s
Will
Gent’s
Marichl & Jones
OFI
Mnerich & Jones
Rros
Sweet
Blake & Lee
Architects
Boyd's Block
Fifth Street
Des Moines, Ia
Aress
A. Wcalla
H. C. Rowntree
Wells & Garrettson’s
C. S. Clarke & Son
Drug Store
West Locust Street
JAS. Emis
P.N. Woods
Worthington
Pies & Gerrettson’s Bank
Mohr
Northeast Corner Park
J. C. Sutton
Park
Jones Bros
J. E. King
Lowelli
Drs. King & Lowell
Secon
Slagle & Acheson’s
Tod
T. L. James
Clarke & Son’s
J. B. Monfort
Sheward’s Dry Coods
South Side Square
Vifice
Slagle, Acheson & McCrackin
Attorneys At Law
R. H. Knicht
Attorney AT Law
Bell
North Side Park
R. F. Ratcliff
J. B. M'Coy
Ratcliff & McCoyd
Attorneys
First East Street
M. A. McCoid
HW. N. West
G. A. Rutherford
Law
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Clarke
Geo. D. Clarke
Pure Drugs
D. Cc
Hicley
North Side
W. H. Jones & Bros
Banks
First National Bank OF Fairfield
J F. Wuitson
Gro
D. Temrie
Southeast Corner Public Square
GEO
A. Wells
G. A. Garrettson
Sam
L. C. Farmer & Sons
Tracang
General Banking
Llyrah
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