Local notices and social items from a long mixed Rural Route page
A scattered column notes relatives visiting from Liverpool and living in Moline, Fourth of July visits, a tea set contest winner, and local shopping. It mentions a runaway wagon near Hillsdale, a toning of the pantry, health remedies from Dr Caldwell, and post route changes affecting rural deliveries including extended sections to Hoop Pole and Lorkdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Getrvan
Jonn Dafo
Liverpool Fastae
Im Moline
Taman da
More Matthews
Port Byrn
E Wrirht
FN Peterson
Post Office Department
Higbee
Case
Ntowhdays
Hoop Pole
Lorkdown
Death of Alpheus Richards A Prophetstown Obituary
Alpheus Richards of Lamar Missouri died July 6 age 71 years 11 months 25 days after long illness. Born in Catalan New York he lived most of his life near Leon with family and six children Emma Della Effa Edna Arnand. Survived by wife six children and four brothers Lyman John Leonard Albert. Funeral held at his home in Lamar with M. E. church ties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prophetstown
Alpheus Richards
Lamar
Leon Alpheus Richards
New York
Histate Houme
Jnck
Jannie Richards
Lyman
John
Leonard
Leon
Albert
Kansas
Abigal Perry
Erie Co
Penn
Emma
Duluth
Minn Della
Frank Howland
Effa
Fred Graham
Chicago
Edna
Missouri
Arnand Harley
Mr. Richards
M. E Church
Lawar
Catarrh of the Stomach and Indigestion Cure
A testimonial from J Rhes of Coppell Texas praising Kedol Dyspepsia cure for catarrh of the stomach caused by indigestion. He cites overloaded stomach, nondigesting food, nerve irritation, and gland secretions as the problem, with medicines failing before Kedol provided relief. Sold by J E B Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J R. Rhes
Coppell
Tex
J E B. Wricht
Sixth Regiment May Tour West Point
Chicago dispatches report the Sixth Regiment may undertake a trip to West Point. The dispatch notes General Bates is making arrangements for the excursion and outlines the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
West Point
Bate
Regiment selection for travel and training noted
Fragmentary report discusses potential selection of regiments for a trip and training. It notes that Six team regiments may be favored for a long trip and that past work has earned high standing. Some officials expect PeRIADS to be equipped for the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
oL-regUlirs
Sass
Saloon debate and community events in Leon
Local notices recap temperance talk by Spicer of Sterling in Leon church and a Geneseo Institute visit by Grace Shearer and Mary Lane. Funeral for Mrs Maggie Hingston, hometown ties to Oklahoma, and a surprise Bible gift at a Sunday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Winchell
Galesburg
Crohe Winkler
Eugene Robinson
Chicago
Hiram Bogart
Grace
Nellie Nave
Collegiate Institute
Geneseo
Leon
Brubaker
Grace Shearer
Mary Lane
Genesee
WCT U
Spicer
Sterling
Tuceday
Maggie Hingston
Oklahoma
Hingston
Hugh Leahy
Hineston
Anna Little
Oklahout
Lizzie Little
Clinton
Mager + Hingston
Clark Lane
Lane
Sunday School League
Kev Gamble
Prophetstown
Spike Mr. Seawell
St. Louis
Matthews
Ten Pound Boy Brightens Prophetstown Family
Wm Pritchard announced a new son at their home two miles southeast of town after a day in town. A gathering at Theopolis Schmitt’s home Tuesday brought about thirty neighbors to celebrate with games and dessert, ending with ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Lritchard
Prophetstown Echo
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Advertised Cure
A vintage ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cold remedy. It claims the product cures a cold in one day, warns that if it fails the refund is promised, and notes Grove’s structure on the box with a two cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botanic
Itv
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Menry
Grove
Woodmen flood relief funds to distribute soon
The Modern Woodmen head camp in Indianapolis plans to distribute a 350,000 flood relief appropriation to members with property losses in Missouri and Mississippi river floods. Chairman C W Haires reports 1600 to 2000 Woodmen affected. payouts begin around the 25th after head office investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. .W. Haires
East St. Louis
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Hawes
Hook Island
Naling
Missouri
Mississippi
Asphalt Beds of Trinidad and Earthquake Tales
A clipped collection mentions Trinidad’s asphalt deposits at Le Krea with a 110 acre pitch lake and non liquid pools. It also tallies historic Japan and China quakes, listing deaths in 1703 Yeddo Pekin 1731 ShamakI 1667 and 1693 Sicily with Arequipa Iquique Tacna Chencha losses and $300 million in damages.
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Trinidad
Agricultural Society of Trinidad
le Krea
Island
Yeddo
Jeddos
Japan
Pekin
China
Noov
Shamaki
Sicily
Arequipa
Iquique
Tacna
Chencha
Peru
Ecuador
Close Call Recounts Illness and Recovery in Burlington
A fragmentary local notice recalls W Bellamy in Burlington Iowa describing a near collapse from illness. After trying Electric Bitters he reports renewed strength and appetite, claiming a dramatic improvement and renewed vigor as a result of the remedy. Price 50 cents is noted as the selling point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
J Wright Price
Notice to Trespassers on Premises and Lands
Property owners warn trespassers to stay off their lands and threaten prosecution. Signatories include Jons Avsran 5 W. Suarex, F. A. Sxsoparass, Wat IDICKSEY, Jons S. CoLliss, Geo. FuNr, ABRauAMEON, Bos. E. Spracark, ANGELL, Jas. YouNeG, Hexri Jonsson, Jous W. Loven, Bex SNopenass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chereby
Jons Avsran
W. Suarex
F. A. Sxsoparass
Wat
Idicksey
Jons S. CoLliss
Geo
FuNr
Abrauameon Bos
E. Spracark Angell
Jas
YouNe
Farm for Sale Near City With 100 Acres
For sale the B J Pauli place a 100 acre farm two and a half miles from the city. A schoolhouse within twenty rods of the house and a telephone line and mail route run by it. Inquire of A Q Casteel or Robert Lyon.
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Nature
Cain
Baveicent
D. D
Tony
J. E. Wright
Illinois
Atisdu
Apoyee Drunessts
D. D. D Company
Dearborn Street
Deast
Iss
Joan Sware
Joan Cippendyke
Hillsdale
Jon Woite
Manmmas Waren
Jest Alout Betil
F Wright
Oiece
Caldwell
Peterson
Beas the
Bears
Taian
Liege
Alpheus Risehards Nead
Cob
Ullive Fratu
Clouse & Stamm's
North County Line
MM. Ww
EB. Wright
Vannah More
Peabody Medical Institute
Buliuch
Revere Hunee
Cand
Grahnea
Vale
Medici Institute
Fiaatara
Doston
Nerald
DR. Caldwell
Pefsin Syruf CO
Ménticetla
D. Kauble
Nevada
E. O. Dewitt & CO
Boid
Wright's
Ee Peirtingee
Elock
Neon
Furnish
Malina
Aldrich Street
Park Street
Y Bryan
Geneseo Gasco
Jobn EB. Lane
Ieee
Gattate
N. B
John Magee
Oee
R. E. Dietz Company
Laight Street
Nebraska
Colorado
Kangan
Gener Sorner
Adams
Frankie Streett
F.s.eurtis
Gen'iPsss
Ticket Arentc
H. F. Janssen
Propriety
Palephone
B.B. Randall
Nsuraitl el A Tewat Foracer Sem
Isagentfo
Gambridge. Lll
Maes Beas
Tan Ee Poe
Samuel Copx
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