Measles Hit Local Family and Visitors in Durham
Neighborhood notes report William Van Steenis and family with measles while Sylvester Durham and his three boys also suffer the illness. Miss Jennie McMillan travels to Knoxville on business, and several residents, including Tunis Visser from Keokuk, discuss gas plant management in the Odd Fellows' building. The Odd Fellows install officers for 1904 and real estate transactions near Walie are completed at sixty dollars an acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bennink
Pella
Sylvester Durham
Kr. A. Sharon
Hedrick
L. L. McClure
Inezsmith
Knoxville
Durman
Real Estate Transfers and Marriages Licenses Listed
Real estate transfers include Overton to Brees for 35 acres in Knoxville township and Gilson transfers in Knoxville township. Other entries cover quit claims, deeds on Summit and Pleasant Grove townships, and multiple Marysville lots. Marriages licensed include Howatt Simpson Cartier Bonebrake Careynica Hayes Harrop Olive Winegardner William Onsivin Elisabeth van der Linden and van der Kieft Jennie Weyerse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Overton
S. ¥. Brees
Knoxville Township
C. M. Gilson
C. J. Gilson
Lafayette Jolly
F. M Jolly
Pleasant Grove
Benjamin VF. Fisher
Jacob Stirneman
Summit Township
Howatt E, Simpson
Cartier E
Bonebrake
Careynica Ee Eee
Bertha B, Hayes
Douglas DB
Harrop
William Onsivin
Cee
Izabeth van der Linden
A van der Kieft
Jennie Weyerse
Weenens
Prouty Opens Campaign In Winterset Rally
Judge S F Prouty launches his seventh district bid at Winterset court house aiming for the Republican nomination to succeed Hull. The Madison county meeting previews tariff revision and the town idea with reciprocity as key points amid post office contest expectations. The outcome hinges on support in Hull country and anticipated defections amid a hot campaign season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterset
S. F. Prouty
J. A. T. Hull
Judge Prouty
Madison County
Prouty
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
The advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as curing coughs and colds in a minute by killing the microbe that irritates the mucous membrane. It claims to clear phlegm, reduce inflammation, strengthen lungs, and ward off pneumonia. The claim emphasizes safety and suitability for all ages and says it is sold by all druggists.
Letter From Nebraska McCook Farm Report
A Nebraska letter from McCook in Red Willow county describes a busy seeding season with over 100000 acres planted, 75000 in small grain, 60000 of which is wheat, and 16000 sown to spring wheat. Hundreds of threshers operated four months as yields averaged 25 bushels per acre, some fields over 40. Prices quoted for land and past farming experiences in Iowa are included, ending with invites to celebrate Christmas and New Year with old Iowa friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Neb
Red Willow County
Sothern Tier
Omaha
Muscatine County
Iowa
Binny Coneman
Rock Island Brakeman Injured in Evans Train Wreck
Dick Patton, a Knox ville brakeman on Conductor Cross's work train, suffered a broken left arm, chest injuries, and multiple cuts after a string of empty cars derailed near Garfield mines at Evans on Tuesday. He jumped from the car before it overturned. surgeon says patient will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick’’ Patton
Knoxville
Conductor Cross
Henry House
Evans
Garfield
Patton
Pella Creamery Co Incorporation Notice in Iowa
Notice of incorporation announces Pella Creamery Co as a Iowa corporation to transact butter and dairy products in Pella with capital stock of 10000 dollars, 8000 subscribed, commencing 1904 for 20 years. Board of five directors named before December 1904, voting rules, officers elected yearly, debt limit 50 percent, liability of members exempt. Names include H Ruynspurcer J J Bousgart A N Kuyper C N Cone J S Ruynsourcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pella
H. Rhynsburger
J. J. Bousquet
A. N. Kuyper
C. N. Cole
J. S. Rhynsburger
H. Ruynspurcer
J. J. Bousgart
C. N. Cone
J. S. Ruynsourcer
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promises Proven Pile Relief
E C DeWitt & Co of Chicago touts a witch hazel salve as a specific for piles and many skin ailments. It claims to treat blind bleeding itching and protruding piles eczema cuts burns and bruises with no equal. Warns of counterfeit copies and urges asking for DeWitt’s genuine at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Wonderful Nerve Pain Relief Promises Fast Cure
Poised as a broad effectiveness claim Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised to ease accidental cuts, wounds, bruises and burns while curing the trouble. Henry M. Langerak, a local druggist, handles the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Poles
Henry M. Langerak
Rates on Corn to be Lowered
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific will soon announce a 30 percent freight tariff cut on corn from Kansas and Nebraska to all Iowa points. The proposed emergency rate would be between 7 and 9 cents per bushel to encourage shipments, offsetting Iowa crop losses and high prices. Other lines may follow, while Great Western argues the move aims to undermine Omaha as a grain center. Iowa stockmen are expected to gain from the development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Rock Island
Great Western
Stickney
Omahia
Omaha
Missouri
Parish council faces knotty Wiggett bequest dispute near Geneva
The Wiggett bequest leaves five tenths to a potential son and three tenths to a potential daughter with the remainder to a widow. The parish council struggles to interpret and apply the will amid fresh arrival of a brother, while local churches plan to curb Sunday eve rowdyism as youths flit among town parishes. The Star notes the scandal and suggests fines may deter further mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Wiggetthal
Geneva
Proof of Will To Whomer May Concran in Iowa Court
Notice in Marion County Iowa that one file in the Clerk of the District Court holds what purports to be the last will and testament of Cornelis van Zee deceased. Will hearing set for the first day of the February term commencing Tuesday will occur at the court, with interested persons given the opportunity to be heard. Deputy clerk Meyrr Langerar signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Cornelis van Zee
D. W. Lancerak
By. Meyrr Langerar
Monroe City Election to Decide Franchise Grant
A special city election is set for Tuesday February 3 to decide if Monroe grants Reasoner Tele Company equal rights and privileges enjoyed by Monroe Telephone Company. The measure asks whether the Reasoner mural Tele Company should receive a franchise from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wether
Reasoner Company
Monroe
Reasoner Mural Tele- Company
Monroe Telephone Company
Cleveland’s Oldest Daughter Ruth Died Unexpectedly
Ruth Cleveland, 15, youngest child of ex president, died at Princeton New Jersey home after a four day illness of diphtheria. Immediate cause was heart weakness during the mild attack. Dr Wicklolf said death was unanticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Ruth Cleveand
Cleveland
Princeston
N. J
Wickolf
Farmers Prosperous Despite Incomplete Cotton Outlook
The 1903 agriculture report shows continued prosperity for U S farmers with corn valued at 952 million dollars winter wheat 286 spring wheat 237 oats 267 hay 556 and potatoes 157 million. Minor crops boost the total though cotton yield may lag. high prices promise strong revenue per bale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States
Prosperity for Farmers Defuses Market Fears
The article argues that the agricultural sector, north and south, has entered a favorable era and that the nation can endure hard times only if farmers remain prosperous. It asserts there is no basis for gloomy forecasts while farmers prosper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cure After Suffering 10 Years From Dyspepsia
B F Hare of Miami Cycle and Mfg Co Middletown Ohio spent ten years and hundreds of dollars on medicines and doctors with no lasting relief. He tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after reading an ad and felt better after the second dose. After two bottles he is stronger and better than in years and recommends the remedy to friends. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Hare
Miami Cycle& Mfg. Co
Middletown
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Sold for Vest Pocket Use
A Vest-Pocket Doctor Never in the way, no trouble to carry, easy to take, pleasant and never failing in results are DeWitt's Little Early Risers. A vial of these little pills in the vest-pocket is a certain guarantee against headache, biliousness, torpid liver, and all of the ills resulting from constipation. They tonic and strengthen the liver, Sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
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William van Steenis
Henry & Co
Jennie McMillan
Ascitylun Gas
Odd Fellows
J. H. Lareu
Ery Elliott
William Lancaster
N. G
James Herrington
V. G
Dr. James
J. Whaley
C. Meurphy
J. W. Anderson
C. E. James
W. R. Walie
Knoxville Express
James Price
Emily HH. Fisher
Ilizabeth Antrim
William Antrim
Indiana Township
W. R. Wain
Laura A. James
Clay Township
W.R. Wain
Dora E. Beaver
Burrel Jellers
Mary Runnels
Marysville
James Runnells
Tillman Pack
John Metz
James Magrew
W.E. Shoemaker
Harrison Shoemaker
Pleasantville
George A. McGilvery
Mary A. McGilvery
Bussey
John R. White
Ida White
Flagler
H. HH. Polk
Red Rock Township
George Geese
Matilda Heaton
W. C. Semple
Ceseach
Rufina Phelps
John Vos Et al
Jan Akkerman
Lake Frairie
Jennie. Sutter
Onaha
Hollister
Knoxville Journal
New Sharon Star
Cleavland
G. W. Vander Ploeg
Opera House
Cole’s Drug Store
Dennis
2 Vans Shoe Store
Ghe
Oychubring
Ftotel
E. HW. Schubring
Prop
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