14 Nov 1879
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Newspaper
Mills County Republican
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1879
Page
1
The text references various local figures and businesses such as Goodwins, MGB Smith, Avery Goal, and Mangan & Goodwin. It notes repairs at John Hall's corner, a rebuilt sidewalk, and mentions travel plans for an injured person and a hospital case near St. Louis. A mix of ads and community notices appears, describing goods like syrups and clothing, with scattered dates and prices.
A chaotic scene near Crystal Mills Pion follows a fatal disaster as bystanders report people falling from walls and obstructions. Residents and officials note ongoing efforts, with community prayers and warnings about unsafe structures amid the incident.
The column blends local notices from Minneola including a land lot sale with prices and a German-law remark, jeweler services, a city council meeting, and a memorial for John Summers. More than a thousand mourners gathered for Summers's funeral procession as friends reflected on his character and faith. The Baptist service is announced for next Sunday.
Fragmentary notice mentions Malveray Corn and local affairs with garbled OCR text. Still, it suggests a rural newspaper item about crops or community matters, with references to local places and names obscured by damage.
The readable fragments describe local items including a drug store reference to Goodwin and Baker, hunting trip news from Nebraska near the Platte River, a council settling bills, and a health ad for Brigg's remedy. Names include Snyder Malvern Town and Roy, W, J. L. Hardman.
Advertises a second fall sale of dry goods and clothing at low prices. Promises an immense stock of overcoats and gentlemens furnishing goods. Claims Lauren gixen & Co offers cheaper prices than any house.
Ill health of wife leads to sale of three tots at low price to suitable buyer. Details unclear due to damaged OCR. Seek reliable purchaser for immediate transfer of ownership.
Fragmentary ad asserts cure for headaches stomach pains and bilious symptoms with vague claims. It mentions home remedies and a sale by Byrney Munger Gooowiy at Malvorn Town. Language is garbled and obstructed by OCR errors.
James M. Strahan of Malvern Iowa, president of First National Bank, survived a terrible accident after leaping from a caboose to the trestle during a night wreck. He described a brief, perilous moment and recalled companions Joseph Wearin and Tryde, both involved in livestock interests, who perished in the incident.
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