County Correspondence July 10 1900 Local Notes
Mrs Henry Hogen kamp of Adams county visits relatives in this vicinity and plans an extended stay. DeMarsha family from Fairfield inspect ruins of their old home after a fire. Miss Helman of Kansas visits at Wm Hendricks. Mrs T W Jones ill but improving under Dr Bailey. Wm Metzler returns to Pleasant Plain to work for J Harvey & Co. W H Cook and wife visit Fairfield then J 8 Cook. Oats harvest underway as farmers work hard. Richwoods church to hold missionary exercises next Sabbath. children’s meeting promises entertainment and instruction. Robert Goodrich and wife visit daughter Mrs Lew Alder near Germanville. Democrats optimistic about ticket. Henry Bouaker stock buyer from Brighton stalls during visit. John McCulley new railroad agent to occupy lower Odd Fellows rooms. Fred Flinspach family visit Thos Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hogenkamp
Adams County
F. J. DeMarsha
Fairfield
Bailey
Wm. Metzler
Pleasant Plain
J. Harvey & Co
W. H. Cook
Cook
Richwoods Church
Odd Fellows Building
Fred Flinspach
Thos
Gilbert
Local Notes: Piling Work and Ailing Livestock Reported
July 8 1900 local items note G S Shekelton returning from Lockridge where piling work for Q B Co is underway. Mahlon Blanvelt visits end and returns to Cedar Rapids. Mrs. John Kyle visits Frazeys. Frank Smith and sons head west. Ted Israel and Otto Graham inspect ruins at Fairfield. Ww Metzler works on engines at Pleasant Plain. Grant Shekelton finds a two year old heifer shot in pasture. Gilbert Bros report a cow killed by lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shekelton
Lockridge
Q” By. Co
Mahlon Blanvelt
Cedar Rapids
John Kyle
J. P. Frazey
Frank Smith and Sons
Gilber Bros
Local Notes From Our Town On July Fourth Week
July 11 column reports visits by C H Linder and family to Abingdon Pekin and relatives. Rev Haney at M E church. Elsie Davis of Fairfield with aunt Mrs C Rolands. Families travel to Grinnell and Grinnell region. arm injury at Geo McCleary home treated by Dr Stephenson. Funeral at Birmingham for David Moore. Emma Printz from Fairfield visited Mace Clinkenbeard’s.
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C. H. Linder
Abingdon
Pekin
Haney
M. E
Elsie Davis
Fairfield
C. Rolands
Rev
C. Springer
Cottonwood
Grandma Barber
Ira Miller
Washington
Brighton
Ollie
Geo. McCleary
Dr. Stephenson
Dan Leppo
David Moore
Birmingham
Emma Printz
Mace Clinkenbeard
Kate
Minnie Wilson
Grinnell
Adam Wilson
William Bennett
Chas. Knowles
Geo. James
Ottumwa
William Cowan
Taylor Cornell
W. H. Rodibaugh
Wm. Fulton
Frank Winn
Joe Rodibaugh
Chas. Watkins
Cedar Rapids
Capt
Watkins
Local visitors tour area and church events noted
Clarence McDonald of New London visited last week at W. P. Farrell's. Wm. Gifford and family are visiting in Kansas City this week. Rev. Ward of Fairfield preached at the M. E. church Sunday evening. Ira Miller and family are visiting in Washington county this week. Miss Gagely of Ottumwa is visiting at Israel Trout's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence McDonald
New London
W. P. Farrell
Wm. Gifford
Kansas City
Rev. Ward
Fairfield
M. E
Ira Miller
Washington County
Miss Gagely
Ottumwa
Israel Trout
Four Children Born After Use of Mother’s Friend
A wife testifies about lasting pains with first three births and chloroform, but reports a strong, healthy boy after using Mother’s Friend several times. She claims the preparation eased labor and allowed her to perform housework until two hours before birth.
Mother's Friend promises easier pregnancy and labor
A vintage advertisement claims Mother's Friend strengthens the body and clears the mind for both mother and child. It says the formula relaxes muscles, reduces morning sickness, steadies organs for labor, and shortens recovery. Druggists sell it for $1 a bottle from the Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta, Ga with a free illustrated book offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Ice cream socials and organ care notes
The Junior Epworth League held an ice cream social at K of P Hall Saturday night. D W Garber made a business trip to Eldon and Ottumwa Friday. The Christian Endeavor held an ice cream social in the school house yard on July 4. To keep an organ in good condition reeds should be cleaned at least every five years. J G Foote offers to clean repair organs at a low figure and will give lessons to a limited number. Children and others begin ning music with special attention. Residence two blocks south of college. 7116.
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Epworth League
K. of P. Hall
D. W. Garber
Eldon
Ottumwa
The
Christian Endeavor
J. G. Foote
College
Local notices from Buchanan Township events and injuries
Buchanan Township items report visits to Mt Union and Richland celebrations, a buggy accident near Richland with minor injuries, hay and oats harvest notes, and several residents visiting family or attending funerals. A Washington DC letter praises Grain-O as a superior health beverage from Genesee Pure Food Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Genessee Pure Food Co
le Roy
N.Y
C. F. Myers
Highway Change Proposed in Jefferson County Iowa
The commissioner appointed to alter a highway reports in favor of changing the route described from a point near Section 6 Township 71 Range 9, with new road segments and vacating part of road No. 102. Objections or damages must be filed in the Auditor's office by noon September 4, 1900, or the highway will proceed without reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township
S.9
S.e
New Road
A. D
George R. Horn
Jefferson County
Iowa
Death of W L S Simmons Pioneer of Jefferson County
Old settler W L S Simmons died last Thursday at his West Broadway home from a general breakdown due to old age. Born January 10 1832 in Clermont County Ohio he moved to this county in 1853 and worked as a bricklayer and plasterer. He served as a state representative in 1872 and was a longtime Methodist leader. Funeral held Friday afternoon at his residence with Rev J C Kemble and Rev J B Hill assisting.
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Jefferson County
W. L. S. Simmons
West Broadway
Methodist Church
Clermont County
Ohio
Des Moines
Sarah Weaver
E. F. Simmons
C. W. Simmons
Arvada Col
Nannie
Sallie Simmons
Fairfield
J.C. Kemble
J. B. Hill
Agency
Company M Ranks Third in Fiftieth Regiment Inspection
The Fiftieth Regiment Iowa National Guard inspection by Major Olmstead places Company M of this city at third in the ranking. The report highlights the overall results of the examination and notes competitive standings among unit companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiftieth Regiment
Iowa National Guard
Olmstead
Women and Men Suffer from Kidney Trouble Ad
An old newspaper ad claims kidney and bladder issues affect women and men alike, urging Swamp Root as a remedy. It promotes a sample bottle by mail and states the product is available in fifty cent and one dollar sizes, with testimonials and a pamphlet from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swamp
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Exposition Diary From Paris 1900 A Day Among Pasts and Pays
A regular correspondent recalls a day at the Paris Exposition of 1900. He visits the medical hygiene hall with Pasteur and Koch busts, navigates confusing exhibits, and lunches in the Swiss village before touring an American corn kitchen with its costly free lunch and humorous cultural misadventures.
Pleasant, quick-must be sure cure offer
A brief, promotional note touts Mull's Pioneer Cures with dollar draft guarantees in each box. It promises separate medicines for kidney and bladder, liver and impure blood, stomach, rheumatism, and female complaints. Pricing lists 25 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mull
Des Moines Daily News Subscription Offer
Des Moines Daily News invites readers to subscribe with postpaid delivery. Rates are one year for money, six months for 75 cents, and three months for 50 cents. The daily paper promises condensed news, telegraphed markets, and family reading material.
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Des Moines Daily News
Telegraph
the News
Des Moines
Iowa
Rock Island Wall Map Offered for Public Sale
The Rock Island Wall Map of the United States is the best offered to the public. It is very large and specially adapted to school purposes. It will be sent post paid to any address on receipt of fifteen cents in postage stamps or coin. Addreys John Sebastian G.P.A. Chicago Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
United States
Addreys
John Sebastian
G.P.A
Chicago
Ill
No To Bac touted as a miracle cure for tobacco
An advertisement claims No To Bac permanently ends tobacco use and smoking symptoms. It urges readers to buy from Storng Remedy Co with a money back guarantee, and adds a plug for Cain's new political book at the same office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Vox
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Montreal
New
Royal Rover 9060 Stallion Prospect at Gladesdale Farm
Gladesdale offers Royal Rover 9060 a bay draft stallion foaled 1892 for 1900 season breeding. Purchased from Alexander Gilbraith, the horse stands with solid bone and good action, weighing about 2000 pounds. Terms include fifteen dollars to insure more with foal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breeders’ Gazette
Chicago
George Bean
Balquham Mains
Pitcaple
Mount Royal
Sunflower
Prince of Wales
Kate
Glenglee
Maggie
Farmer Drumore
Alexander Gilbraith
Wisconsin
Royal Rover
Edzardus No 152 German Coach Horse at Auction
Edzardus No 152 a German Coach horse weighing 1500 pounds described as a beautiful stallion with black points and fine action. Terms include ten dollars to insure mare with foal and county removal forfeiture insurance. Stallion service guarantees a free next season if mare or colt has bad luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edzardus
Craig Colvin colt listed for sale and terms
Craig Colvin a bay colt foaled June 1 1896 bred by Henry W Tier Carleton Nebrone by Tuntone Scotland with Prince of Carrachan as sire and Lily of Cerbrait as dam listed for sale at 12 50 insurance included care notes and county removal embargo Charlton Bros owners keeper W A Charlton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Colvin
Henry 8. W. Tier
Carleton A. Nebrone
Tuntone
Scotland
Lively
Wee Xol
Premier Lyon
Lily of
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