Young Newton Aldrich Loses Hand In Bridge Accident
A 21 year old Newton Aldrich suffered a severe accident on a Rock Island bridge over Cedar last Thursday. While watching a gun left on the ties a misstep dislodged it and the charge severed his right hand below the wrist. doctors Fordyce and Sneak amputated above the wrist. The community expresses sympathy for the injured youth starting his life.
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Newton Aldrich
Rock Island
Cedar
Will Simons
Young Aldrich
Aldrich
S. Fordyce
Sneak
Strang Detecive Trys Abduction Near Van Buren
A Van Buren County farmer reports a stranger posing as a United States detective attempted to abduct his daughter Bertha on April 30. The man produced a revolver and handcuffs and fled with a fine team toward Keosauqua. He is also said to have tried to seize another farmer's daughter. officers in Keosauqua are pursuing him.
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van Buren
Bertha
United States
Illinois
Keosauqua
Robb
Mrs Mary Shields Hopkins obituary and local notices
Obituary for Mrs. Mary Shields Hopkins of El Reno Oklahoma dated May 7 with birth in 1830 and life in Ohio Iowa and Jefferson County. Notes of faith, family, and burial sentiments. includes praise and scripture quotes. Also brief real estate and medical remedy notices and a Des Moines real estate dealer anecdote. Also sale or rent ad and Rock Island Addition lots promotional line.
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el Reno
Oklahoma
Mary Shields Hopkins
W. W. Hopkins
Jefferson
Iowa
Hillsborough
Ohio
Presbyterian Church
Red Oak
van Buren County
Jefferson County
Hopkins
Prof
S. N. Hopkins
J. P. Blaize
Des Moines
Saturday Review
Glaize
Chamberlain
Blaize
Bradshaw & Thoma
Smith Thompson wedding at W. E. Thompsons home
Harlan C. Smith married Miss Nellie Thompson on May 7 at W. E. Thompsons home. Ceremony by Rev. D. C. Smith and Rev. Dr. Magill. quiet.private affair. Groom editor of Fairfield Journal. couple plan housekeeping once weather allows. Bananas sold 10 and 15 cents per dozen at opera house grocery store.
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W. E. Thompson
Harlan C. Smith
Nellie Thompson
D.C. Smith
Albia
Dr. Magill
Presbyterian Church
Fairfield Journal
the Tribune
Opera House
B. F. Barr
Rowntree Returns to Office reins in Insurance and Real Estate
Mr H C Rowntree buys back his former insurance and loan agency from W M Black Co and plans to occupy his old Wells Garretson bank rear office next Monday. A trusted Nebraska special agent and adjuster, he represents strong firms and promises prompt reliable service at low rates. Brown’s Novelty Store urges customers to shop for second hand goods amid crowded stock.
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H.C. Rowntree
W. M. Black & Co
Wells & Garretson’s Bank
Rowntree
Nebraska
Hartford
Home
Phoenix
Brown’s
Gas and Electric Company Plans Spring Gas Main Extensions
Fairfield Gas and Electric Co announces limited spring extensions to gas mains where returns look fair. Residents on streets without gas mains who will use gas for fuel or light should apply to J. J. Roe, Superintendent, to assess advisability. Special summer gas rate offered with gas stoves sold at cost and converted from gasoline stoves. Also offers water and gas plumbing services.
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J. J. Roe
Fairfield Gas and Electric Co
Hood's Sarsaparilla Brings Spring Vitality Back
A seasonal complaint described as a common exclamation signals fatigue as air turns warmer. The tissue-boosting medicine Hood's Sarsaparilla is urged to purify blood, restore appetite, and renew vigor, with many testimonials claiming it makes the weak strong.
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Hood
Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup Advertised Dose Guidance
Instructions recommend using Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup at 20 to 30 drops at first signs of La Grippe. For persistent coughs after onset, take 10 to 20 drops frequently, with multiple doses after each coughing spell. Sold by R. H. Sufford.
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Warner
R. H. Sufford
Post Office Restaurant Serves Warm Meals and Fresh Oysters
The establishment offers warm meals lunch service and fresh oysters available at all hours to customers at the post office canteen.
Local Hay and Straw Dealer Ad by Jones & Fullen
Geo White advertises baled hay and straw with an office near Savings Bank and offers HOME money loans on easy terms. Jones & Fullen promote the U S cigar.
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Geo. White
Saving’s Bank
Jones & Fullen
Baker Roundup of Social and Family Notes
May 11 reports travel for a funeral in Confidence Iowa as Mrs Mary McCracken is laid to rest. Genkins and wife return home this evening. Wiggins visit Griff north of Richland while Moyer family visit Mr Heart in Clay. Eva Jones returns from Woodburn. Mrs John Nelson in poor health. Chester Carl humorously proclaims paternity of twins. Nelse Simpson visits Leech's on Sunday. Bill Rice joins Baker household Sunday.
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Baker
J. H. Genkins
Iowa
Mary McCracken
Genkins
Wm. Wiggins
Griff
Richland
Frank Moyer
Mr. Heart’s
Clay
Eva Jones
Woodburn
John Nelson
Chester Carl
Nelse Simpson
Leech’s
Bill Rice
Baker’s
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific
West
Washington
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
Burlington
Cedar Rapidy & Northern
John McIntire
Logan Building
Congregational Church
Dubois & Spencer
Dyer & Brown
South Side Square
Copeland & Alston
Ottumwa
Old Temple Homestead
C. E. Noble
F. N. Hackney
Edward Crumley
Pleasant Plain
Kate Kearney
E. L. Schreiner
Crumley
Wm. Pickard
Orville V. Thomas
J. R. Thomas
Anna M. Myers
John E. Myers
Thomas
Agricultural Department
Washington, D. C
Congressman Seerley
Sam Gee
Fairfield
John Chinaman
Sam
Marshalltown
Franklin School
Israel’s
Brown's
Christ
H. C. Rowntree
A. W. Jaques
R. HL. Moone
Smith-Thompson
Shoults & Barger
Moquette
Wilton Velvets
Brussels
Agra
Albert
The
St. Joseph Hosiery Co.’s
Nhoults & Barger
Risk & Hufstedler
Kirk’s
Northeast Corner Square
Japan
China Cup and Saucer
Hannibal
Toate
CS Boin
Northwest Corner Square
Fairfield, Lowa
M. Allmayer
Mrs. M. Allmayer
West Side Square
Coodban & Fulton
South Side
U.S
Allmayer & Bro
B. Allmayer & Bro’s
Kansas
Arbuckle
Lion
Jersey
Wwe
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