Grand Special Sale at J H MacCREA Co
Local store advertises a limited January sale offering numerous household goods and groceries at deep discounts. Featured items include Lenox soap 25c per bar, corn starch 3c, blueing 8c, peaches 14c, peas 8c a can, baking chocolate 29c per lb, sardines 5c for two cans, Northwest soap 25c for 7 bars, bulk starch 2c per lb, rice 25c for 4 lbs, mirror glass starch 5c, White Star baked beans 8c a can, coffees 22c and 18c per lb, and assorted teas with reduced prices. Shoppers urged to come early as supplies run quickly.
New Year Greeting From Dy's Patron Community
A festive New Year message from Dy to its many patrons. The note wishes happiness for the year and thanks readers for ongoing support.
County Cullings From Our Own Correspondent Rock City
Rock City January 16 reports Wm Bokhof Samuel Becker and George Raymer of Atkinson Nebraska visiting friends and relatives. They plan to return home next Thursday. Also Mr and Mrs Roberts Shannon returned home after visiting Jos Bourtiy and Fred Germain. H F Beening traveled to Freeport. J W Sandoe Dakota caller. Fred Rotzler Freeport in tobacco business. Miss Jennie Foster ill. J B Hoy Freeport on business. Presiding Elder Fouke preached at United Evangelical church last Sabbath. Normal institute planned January 24 with C B Schenck Paris Illinois in charge. D G Lashell and T J Allen at Freeport. Maggie Lashell Shannon visiting. Ella Rowe spent Sunday at Rock Grove. Chas Ratz lost a horse. Red Oak From Our Own Correspondent Jan 16 Uriah Folgate moved stock to Chicago. Lewis Fry Cedarville business caller. Ella Tobolt visiting Basswood. M W A installed officers. W B Stackpole South Wayne Wisconsin visiting Ed May. E M Egan doing business in Freeport. J G Bruce moved house to freeport area Dakota land. August Scheider building chicken house. Elmer Bongey visiting Freeport. Frank May McConnell doing business here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock City
Bokhof
Samuel Becker
George Raymer
Atkinson
Neb
Fred Rotzler
Freeport
Hardin & Thce Tobacco Co
Jennie Foster
J. B. Hoy
Fouke
United Evangelical Church
C. BE. Schenck
Paris
Ill
D. G. Lashell
T. J. Allen
Maggie Lashell
Shannon
Ella Rowe
Rock Grove
Chas. Ratz
Red Oak
Rep Oak
Uriah Folgaté
Chicago
Lewis Fry
Cedarville
Ella Tobolt
Basswood
W. Bi. Stackpole
South Wayne
Wis
Ed May
E. M. Egan
J. H. Bender
J.G. Bruce
Mr. Caldwell
Dakota Land
August Scheider
Elmer Bongey
Frank May
McConnell
Martintown Notes Include Visits Illnesses and Local Marriage
In Martintown Wisconsin on January 15 Dr Fessenden from Albany visited his daughter Mrs Ed Bratley before returning Tuesday. Ira Chryst of Sylvester visits her sister Mrs Bratley. Mrs Kundert improves after illness amid a sore eye epidemic. A prayer meeting at Grandma Browne’s invites all January 18. James Chapin suffers plurisy. Charlie Eells and Will Edwards travel for local business. California visitor David Frame in town. no church service due to a funeral preached near Franklin. Mrs Kate Brown entertains Colorado visitor Mr Lawdey. Irene Smith of Cadiz marries Samuel Katz of Cadiz January 10 with Rev C W Davis officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martintown
Wis
Fessenden
Albany
Ed Bratley
Ira Chryst
Sylvester
Kundert
Grandma Browne
James Chapin
Charlie Eells
Will Edwards
Monroe
David Frame
California
Miller
Franklin
Mr. Lawdey
Colorado
Kate Brown
Cadiz
Irene
Chester Smith
Samuel Katz
C. W. Davis
Orangeville
Winneshiek Notes and Local Appointments
Winneshiek correspondent reports Grace Mitchell recovering from a wound inflicted by Lewis. Charlie Lapp and family visited Rock Run relatives. R Landolt and E D Herbert and Ellen Mitchell on sick list. Charlie Lentz’ dog still not returned, reward unpaid. Fannie Biedler Annie Pfile and William Myers plan to Town. H H Derry announces anniversary sale with premiums. Rev Gingrich and wife visiting, will preach at Menno Night Church. Pearl Yarger proven as an expert penman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winneshiek
Dan
Grace Mitchell
Lewis’ Lye
Charlie Lapp
Rock Run
R. Landolt
E. D. Herbert
Ellen Mitchell
Charlie Lentz
Fannie Biedler
Annie Pfile
Wm. Myers
Snow melts as sleigh bells stay silent in Crparvitte
From Our Own Correspondent reports a quiet Crparvitte day with visitors from Mt Carroll and Freeport, ill and recovering residents, and ongoing work on the K of G hall. Local notables include H H Hahn and Prof J L Schaeffer with community updates on gatherings and improvements.
Varied Weather and Local Visits in Wappams Grove
Snow rain fog and mild spells mark the current weather in Wappams Grove. Visitors include Jim Craig from Dubuque and neighbors Benj Knouse and wife from Wiota. Mrs Ida Brewer of Luverne Minn and Henry Bogenrief family hosted guests last week. John Bonebright held a personal property sale and plans to move to Freeport amid care for Mrs Wm Bunker and Mrs Geo Zipsie. Wood Roby and Miles Carter visited, and Miss Rain Roby spent time with Mrs B F Giber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wappams Grove
Jim Craig
Dubuque
Benj. Knouse
Wiota
Wis
Ida Brewer
Luverne
Minn
Henry Bogenrief
W. K. Moore
Freeport
John Bonebright
Wm. Bunker
Geo. Zipsie
Local Notes From Cockrell Area
Clifford Burkey of Mount Ayr Iowa visited E D Baker last Tuesday. Miss Baird Baker visited her parents last Tuesday. Mrs F Zimmerman spent Sunday with friends at Baileyville. Scriber Maulnex was a business visitor to Chicago last week. Mrs George Bartlett spent Sunday with relatives at Winslow. J H Britt spent Sunday with friends at Darlington Wisconsin. Gordon Bennet who was sick with mumps returned to school Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockrell
Clifford Burkey
Mount Ayr
Iowa
E. D. Baker
Baird Baker
F. Zimmerman
Baileyville
Scriber Maulnex
Chicago
George Bartlett
Winslow
J. H. Britt
Darlington
Wis
Gordon Bennet
Orangeville Notes and Local Updates
Orangeville January 16 reports Clyde Bobb returns from the west and revival meetings at the M E church will continue this week. Mrs Hale spent days at Madison. Mrs W H Brown attended the Williams Dinges wedding at Clarue. Mrs John Frybner improving after illness. Ida Bobb and daughter return to Kansas Thursday. D Crinkey from Charles City, Iowa visits George Musser. Dr Daly consults with Dr Reed in Winslow. Mrs Arthur Moore improving. Lou Taft near Orangeville is very ill with diabetes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Clyde Bobb
West
M. E. Church
Hale
Madison
W. H. Brown
Williams-Dinges
Clarue
John Frybarger
Ida Bobb
Kansas
Kansas Thursay. D. Crinkey
Charles City
Iowa
George Musser
Daly
Winslow
Reed
Arthur Moore
Lou Taft
Here
Grand Excursion to Old Mexico by Chicago & Northwestern
Grand excursion departs Chicago Tuesday January 30 1900 under J Grafton experienced excursion manager. Entire trip runs in a special train with dining car includes Mardi Gras at New Orleans and key Old Mexico sights. tickets cover all expenses. Limited space. secure early. For pamphlets call or write Chicago & Northwestern Ry agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mexico
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago
J. Grafton
New Orleans
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Cheap Southern Rail Tickets for Homeseekers and Settlers
The Southern Railway offers cheap one way and round trip fares on the first and third Tuesdays through October to Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Homeseekers pay one fare plus $2 for a 21 day round trip ticket. For details contact Wu Tang or J. C. Beau in Louisville or Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Southeastern
United States
Wu Tayiog
Louisville
J. C. Beau
Adams St
Chicago
St Martin Days of Life Longevity Poem Tribute
A poem by Lalia Mitchell in American Agriculturist honors a woman in aging years. It celebrates grace, kindness, and enduring beauty despite time, describing her as holy and giving comfort to the loveless. The speaker notes incense balm and myrrh as symbols of her quiet acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. “Martin
Lalia Mitchell
Passing of Washington Recalls Final Moments and Will
The narrative recounts George Washington’s death as described by William Perrine, detailing his pain and dignity in his final hours. Washington asks for his wills, discusses debt, and gives accounts and papers instructions while his wife mourns nearby. He speaks of dying hard but not afraid and dies quietly with Major Lear declaring the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Perrine
Ladies’ Home Journal
William R. Moody
Dwight J. Moody
Northfield
Mount Hermon
Californias Shark Oil Industry At Riverside Cove
The shark oil industry near Riverside is described as primitive yet productive. Sharks are caught mainly with seines. livers yield oil rendered over a brush fire and shipped to Los Angeles. Coarser oil oils tarpaulins while finer oil is used as liver oil of commerce. Sharks yield 10 to 25 cents of oil each. a daily haul about $40. Riverside Posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Legend of Guadalupe's Hill and the Virgin Shrine
The 16th century tale of Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe describes a vision on a hill near Mexico City, a spring, and a temple built on the summit. A ship mast set as a statue marks the site, later tied to Mexican independence and legends of healing waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalupe
City of
Mexico
Juan Diego
Tepetlac
Juan
Juan Aumarraga
Topetlac
Hidalgo
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Hill of Guadalupe
New York Commercial Advertiser
Meerschaum Pipes Praised by Philadelphia Tobacconist
A Philadelphia Record tobacconist extols the value of meerschaum pipes. He notes the appeal of ebony colored bowls after cleaning and waxing, and says customers place standing orders to buy old pipes. The shop buys worn pipes and refurbishes them with new stems and mouthpieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
For Sale Cheap Grocery Stock With Trade
For sale a small stock of groceries with an established trade. Sold at a bar gain. Contact this office. The note asks indebted parties to call before February to settle accounts with Houtusres and Pande due to a finale change.
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Hdtf
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J.h.maccrea & Co
Golden Santos
Golden Rio
Japan
JH. MacCrea & Co
Huenkemeier & Schwarze
Stephenson ST
Crparvitte
H. H. Hahn
Bertha Asy
Mt. Carroll
Presbyterian Parsonage
L. E. Becker
Col
Holden N. Putnam Garrison
Barbara Cole
Lillian and
Maude Rahorn
Nellie Rayhorn
Mabel Wells
Charles Smith
Cockerell
Carrie
Anna Utt
A. D. Caldwell
L. B. Parr
Harlem
Meyers
J. L. Schaeffer
K. of G
Wm. Bruce
K.of G
John Rubendall
Waddams Grove
Emmert & Burrell
Ayer
Mage
ST. Martin
Chaldren
Boston
Stephenson Street
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Welsbach
Foreman Shoe Co
State
Madison Sta
Cuicano
Welsbach Commercial Co
Washington St
J. H. Foreman
Y. Foreman
Freeport Light& FuelGo
China
Mra
H. V. Brown
Clark Ave
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