County Seat Notes from Perry Ad Advertiser
Perry note from December 27 1868 reports visits by Harvey sister Ris and Mi Birdis arrival, J B White attending State Leaders Association in Des Moines to address directors. Mentions lawsuits for divorce and hate crimes terms against Campbell Butchins and Thibber. Sheriff Joe Paine wins Des Moines convention presidency. remarks praise for Aslavi and Joe’s election celebrated with modesty.
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Laura Campbell
G. W. Campbell
Mirandi Hurchins
Joseph D. Butchins
Leas I Tribbes
Samuel K. Thibber
Sheri Joe Paine
Sherif
Des Moines
Jes Algosi
Joe
Christmas Cheer Brightens Perry Homes Gathering
Social happenings in Perry were quiet and warm with out of town guests and students returning home. Dr. Pounds of Indianapolis and Rev. Morrison and Rowlinson attended dinners and luncheons, Mrs Braman hosted the Kinole Club, and a large audience heard Dr. Pounds speak at the Auditorium of the new Chess 3 and Church. The event featured a cordial reception and a progressive crokinole table game with an elaborate midnight luncheon.
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Perry
Pounds
Indianapolis
Morrison and
Rowlinson
Mrs. Braman
Kinole Club
Weiay
Johnston
Mor- Kellogg Lilley
Chess 3
Dr. Pounds Reputaton
Ferry and
Big
Extraordinary Concert Announcement Promises Rich Musical Treat
An open date concert near Des Moines features famed baritone Garret Bement Packard soprano and Master Percy Sudborough. The program includes diverse performances with a Lup violin, saxophone and clarinet, backed by Peace Jubilee Chicago staff. Tickets at Draper and Loughlin, adults priced, children half.
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Fortunisté
Fox Perry
Percy
Percy Sudborough
Wieliv
Deaton Aims to Improve County Services in Candidacy
Adel Neirs notes Deaton’s broad county network and prior campaign experience three years ago. If elected, he plans to target the same office and extend county services, leveraging his local support to bolster administration.
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Deaton
Adel Neirs
Unclear historical note on monk and friar ink terms
A fragment from the New York Journal discusses terms used in printing to describe stained ink spots and roles in offices. It mentions monk and friar as smear descriptors, notes the monk’s garb as black and the friar’s as white, and references the phrase father of the chapel for office leadership.
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Paris
France
Dutin
New York Journal
Caxton
Scriptorium
Westminster Abbey
Brisk Woman Overdrawn at Lincoln National Bank
Humorous excerpt shows a brisk woman arguing overdrawn funds at Lincoln National Bank. Teller cites 72 dollars credit, 75 dollar last check, and suggests depositing at least 3 dollars, after which she quietly increases balance with a $5 check and departs. Also notes jokes from New York Times and a criminal indictment in Oklahoma for poisoning husbands.
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Lincoln’ National Bank
World’s Department
New York Times
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Sonal Peace Jubilee Chicago
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Bation
Humor OF the Hour
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