Destructive Onslow Fire Destroys Main Block and Stores
A Saturday morning blaze in Onslow destroyed the Benton and Lewis block and five nearby business sites. Total losses include Lamey Bros 3400 building, 1500 insured, 5000 goods coverage, Franks Hardware up to 8000 stock value with 2000 insured, and other properties with varying insured amounts. Fire began in Franks’ cellar, firefighters battled southeast winds, inferno spread from Main to Erin streets, with town residents relocating goods to safer rooms and awaiting adjuster reports. The incident is deemed incendiary by some locals though no culprit is identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow
John Lamey
Lamey Bros
Franks’ Hardware Store
Lamey
Franks
Main
Erin Streets
Benton & Lewis
H. P. Hollman
Springville
MM. M. Franks
J. A. Stuart
Hoffman
Stuart
Tvo
W. Bezdecheck
Bezdecheck
Henderson Bros
A. Woodyard
Wanicheck
Paul & Noyes
Wall
Berdecheck
MD. Jeffry
JL. Johnston
Mr. Franks
Johnson
Woodyard
Jetry
W. PD. Livington
Smi
Smith Miller
Clinton
Mary Carter
Albert Lee
Minn
Ernest Littlefield
Anamasiia
Harrington
Lyons
John Jolson
Bettie Patterson
Anna Smith
Henry Paul
John Klima
Arlmot
Mary Johnston
van Buren
M. E
South Prairie
Local visitors and health notes from Laxaworring
In Laxaworring on Oct 26 Mrs. Millers brother and wife visited with the family. Miss Carrie Fish of Anamosa stayed with Mr. Chas Fish. Lewis Davis recovered from illness and is about again. Mrs. Geo Barker of Clinton visited sister Mrs. Bretnell. A daughter was welcomed to Mr. and Mrs. Chas Fish. Mrs Benedict’s Colorado sister spent several days nearby. Mrs Mather of Dubuque, former M E Pastor's wife, visited recently.
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T. H. Dunn
Mrs. Dunning
Grandma Davis
Henry Albertson
Kansas
Langworthy
Bretnell
Chauncey Bates
Monticeio
Sanderson
Bates
Charce
Center Junction Local Notes Highlight Visits and Community Life
In Center Junction on Oct 26 residents share family visits with Isbell, Willamsons, and Lyons Brooks. New minister Rev. W dd Van Buren arrives with family and three schoolgoing children. Community updates include farming trips, repairs, illness recovery, local politics, and a revival ongoing for three weeks seeking converts.
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Della McKelvey
Clarence
Isbell
Joe Podhaski
Wyoning
Perry Shipley
Jim Leach
Scotch Grove
John Krouse
Monmouth
Krouse
Robert Willamson
Frank Larky
Philip Daly
Phil
Joli Carson
John
Brion
Local Notices and Political Campaign Urges in Castle Grove
A Castle Grove recap notes a school board meeting at school house No.2 and social visits by residents including sewing society gatherings. It records home improvements, a surprise party, and plans to attend a Monticello discussion on state issues. The piece advocates voting for the G O P led by L. M. Shaw and warns about the upcoming 1907 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
Andrew Davidson
Clark
N.C. Deischer
J.C. McLees
J. Rhiombere
Shetiehl
Walter Ferguson
Monticello
Castle Crrove
L. M. Shaw
Scorch Grover and Community Notes from Scotch Grove
Scorch Grover reports in Scotch Grove as Oct 20 rev Street was a local caller yesterday. Mrs. John Calahan suffers a hand sore needing a lancing. Center Junction revival meetings attract many locals. George Sutherland Sr. fell ill last Saturday but is improving. David Sutherland visited his daughter Mrs. James Sturtevant in Emmetsburg Iowa with daughter Mrs. W B Warner.
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Scorch Grover
Street
Scotch Grove
John Calahan
Center Junction
George Sutherland Sr
David Sutherland
James Sturtevant
Emmetsburg
Iowa
W. BD. Warner
High Grade Feeding Steers for Sale in Scotch Grove
The undersigned offers 27 head of good high grade feeding steers aged two and a half to three years for sale. Inquire at my price in Scotch Grove. Sam Epy.
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Scotch Grove
Unclaimed Letters at Monticello Post Office
Advertised on Oct 26 1897 the Monticello Iowa post office lists unclaimed letters Burr Will R Crane J G Hughes Martin E Johnson King Mamie Leonard R Vinson C R L T ALEXANDER P M Letters remain to be claimed at the Monticello office with the usual posting details and closing instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
Burr Will R. Crane J. GC
Hughes Martin E. Johnson
King
Mamie Leonard R. Vinson
C. R
Just a Little Pain Rheumatism Cure Ad Promises Relief
An 1890s style testimonial claims the first rheumatic pains warn of worsening illness and that only Swift's Specific S S S can cure due to its blood remedy action. It warns against mercury and potash tonics and touts vegetable composition with a Columbia South Carolina endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Hughes
Columbia
S.C
S.S.S
Swift Specific Remedy Promises Cure-All Blood Diseases
An advertisement claims a swift specific remedy cures rheumatism catarrh scrofula contagious blood poison cancer eczema and other blood diseases with free books mailed to interested readers in Atlanta Georgia. The pitch emphasizes obstinate cases and offers direct mail contact for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Atlanta
Georgia
Foolish maxims and patent medicines in 19th century ads
A collage of aphorisms on honesty weather and self improvement contrasts with classic ads for DeWitts Witch Travel Salve One Minute Cough Cure and kid gloves. Local dealers J Bacher Co Bamter & Bamter Grosbeck Tex and J M Phirswend appear amid closing sales and promotional lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitts
J. Bacher &Co
J. Hr. Bacher & Co
J. H. Bacher & Co
Planting Evergreen Trees Offered in Jones County Iowa
Hoy Bros of Scotch Grove in Jones County Iowa announce a service to plant evergreen trees with soil prep and a two year establishment guarantee. Payment after establishment. trees from established varieties of apple plum and cherry also offered along with amateur planting cautions and seasonal timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Drouth
Hoyt Bros
Scotch Grove, Jones Co
Iowa
Farm for rent near Moticello with contact in Churton Iowa
The Michael Henley farm three miles southeast of Moticello is for rent. Prospective tenants should write to W. Weaxerny, Churton, Iowa, for particulars. Also includes a small pill advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers. J. H. Bacher & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Henley
Moticello
Churton
Iowa
J. H. Bacher & Co
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THE
J. W. Coxsee
L. T. Alexander, P. M
Alr
Bamter
J. M. Phirswend
Grosbeck
Tex
DeWitt
J. 40
Bacher & Co
Castoria
Samter & Samter
Dry Goods Department
Indian Head
Lawrence L.L
Lonsdale
Selz Bros
Rockford
Jim Marshall Field
Marshall Field
Glovers
Igoe
Good Mackintosh
Cape
Grand Combination Sale
Miller's Techinisch
Ray Wilkes
Square Business
Burlington
Klever Hendrricks
Great Wonder
W. F. Drummy
Timble
Ryan
Towa
WM. F. Drumny
F. A. Pennisian
Proprietors
J.C. Berry
Spencer, Mo
DeWitt’s
J. V., Bacher & Co
Mgr. al. Poure
Harger & Blish Music House
Dubuque
Regula
Bacher O
Golden Eagle Clothing House
Goldstone Bros
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