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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1899
Page
3
A local burglary on Wednesday night targets a storage cellar under the U.S. Express office near Perry Marble and Granite Works. Thirty cases of beer were taken, with police suspecting cross‑county trafficking, and no trace of the thieves or the stolen liquor remains.
The Perry M. C. A. suffered a major fire but is swiftly recovering. Reading room improvements, new bath fixtures, and ongoing Sunday meetings show growing usefulness. Members urged to renew or visit to support the revival of activities and facilities.
Adel News reports Dr FL Rogers sells his medical practice and goodwill to Dr E S Donaldson of Petersburg Iowa with the transfer effective August 1 1849. Rogers will practice through early August then move to Chicago or New York for hospital work and relocate his office to Perry in the New Breed block. He is known as a surgeon and oculist, oldest son of D F Rogers of Minburn, trained at Iowa State University and Chicago Post Graduate Schools.
The U S church was recently painted with the fence removed and yard fixed up improving its appearance. Mrs Woowright and children visited Cambridge while Ridnour in Dawson buys stock and influences hog prices. Chas Austin moves to Des Moines after leaving the brick plant. John Russell visits Des Moines with family. The Brick Co. has more orders than capacity. Doran visits Chicago. Mrs Wells attends sister’s wedding in Des Moines. Farmers finish plowing corn and begin haying and harvesting.
Warmer weather brings a string of local notes. Mrs Booth and son Edd visited Perry, Ida Peters begins duties at Aaron Peters home, and a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Seaton on July 4. Old Settlers Picnic set for August 24 and 25. Wim McChesney stayed with J J Hays, while Lizzie Hays and father visited town. Farmers worked hay and completed plowing in the past week, with many finishing and starting hay.
County report notes Perry Strange of Woodward was adjudged insane and transported to Clarinda. Adel coal prospect abandoned after tests found only a six inch vein at 415 feet. James Dooley and companions swam near Van Meter when Dooley's friend drowned. Dooley perished attempting rescue as river currents hid the body. A large crowd searches unsuccessfully, with belief the body lies buried in sand or deep holes.
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Perry Iowa post office for the week ending July 11 1899. Names include Arnold Andrew Anderson Charlie Browne Miss Nettie Benjamen Mr. Weaver Miss Maggie Wills D H. Addresser should say advertised. EM Herve P M.
Adel Iowa July 10 authorities opened bids for a bridge over the Une Cuun River north of Adel damaged in recent storms. Bids came from Me the following parties: Mr King Co S G Magilen J E Marsh Co N M Stark Co represented by S J Muttle J B Marsh submitted the lowest bid of 5000 and was accepted after review. The board adjourned to meet at the end of July.
Resolution notes owners on Second Street in Perry Iowa petitioned to widen a sidewalk in front of property east half of Wreck 38 from ten to twelve feet at their own expense. Mayor Allen Brean and City Clerk B.H. Masn certify approval and ordinance alignment.
City council resolves that the sidewalk abutting lots 8 9 10 11 and 12 in Block C Wills addition to Perry Iowa be constructed at the present surface grade instead of the previously ordered grade. Other terms follow the council resolution. mayor Allen Breed and city clerk ALA Mase sign.
The Perry Iowa city council orders a five foot cement sidewalk on both sides of the street between North and Paul streets except where walks already exist. It must be built within 3 days of publication and if not completed within 290 days adjacent property owners are assessed the cost under ordinance. Passed July 10, 19.9.
The Perry Iowa city council resolves to set the north sidewalk on Quey Avenue at Sixth Street 18 inches below current grade with gradual ascent to intersect at Tih Street Willis Avenue and Evelyn Street. Sidewalks on the named streets to be laid two feet from the lot line, replacing prior one foot.
City of Perry Iowa orders cement sidewalks built by contract and creates a sidewalk inspector to oversee grading material preparation and compliance. Inspector unpaid but later paid two dollars per day from city treasury, to be charged to abutting property owners as part of sidewalk costs. inspector may be removed by city council.
Notice of amendments adopted at a May 1890 meeting in Perry Iowa altering the corporation name to Hawkeye Telephone Company changing capitalization from 10000 to 20000 dollars in Article VI and related sections replacing five with one in Article VIE amending Article VIII to remove twenty percent and add mortgage security language signatures of president Geo M Bandy and secretary D M Gausworn dated January 6.
A Grimes Iowa resident, A J Kean, cites twenty five years of nerve headaches and stomach neuralgia with no relief until using Kid-Rhea last December. He reports immediate relief and no recent symptoms, and endorses Rid-Rhea. A side note mentions Jack withholding marriage unless the best girl living did what and she took Rocky Mountain Tea, recommended by a druggist.
Henry Joins of Marris Emery Co Des Moines Iowa reports long back pains eased after a single bottle of Kid-Rhev. He endorses the remedy saying it fully met claims and urges others to try it.
An advertisement touts Bucelen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers rheumatism tetter chapped hands and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Draper & Loughlin.
Advertisement seeks agents for a large biographies book on Admiral Dew Ex, hailed as naval hero. Claims 500 plus pages with near 190 pages of halftone illustrations, 8x10 inch format, one hard cover. Promises enormous demand, big commissions, and a limited window to join The Dominion Company in Chicago.
Advertises Kid-Rhea Anti-Pain Tablets as a safe remedy for headache neuralgia toothaches and other pains. Claims no poison and harmless composition. Priced at 25 cents.
Hoarsely warns readers to guard against loss with a Victor Safe from W. H. Chandler. Sample safes available at Dedson's Office for inspection and purchase.
A land and loan agent advertises many options including five room houses from 350 dollars, six to eight room farms with wells and barns, vacant lots near business districts, city water houses, and large tracts priced per acre. The listings cover city lots, farm land in Dakota, coal land, trades for city property, and easy terms on several properties.
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