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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1899
Page
3
Perry Republicans urge a complimentary vote for Z B Dunlap for county treasurer next Tuesday. They laude his postmaster record and character, saying the office is nonpartisan and neighbors should support him regardless of party. Voters are told to mark the square beside his name and leave the circle alone.
The Heft Musical Concert Company opens the season on Wednesday evening, November 22, featuring a violinist, baritone, pianist, and reader. The group, praised for high quality, previously performed for Elks lodges and Chautauqua audiences in Des Moines. Father Joseph I. Nugent of Des Moines is secured for the second event on December 10, offering lecture Nature and Nature's God. Watch columns for more details.
Des Moines Leader notes Frank White, a visually impaired but highly skilled pianist, read music from manuscripts and never hears a piece before playing. He learns through arduous practice and exact memory, with a Perry Christian church recital next Thursday evening. Tickets available at Draper & Loughlin, O F Roddan and Co, priced 25 and 35 cents.
In Manchester Clay county Kentucky Mrs Sarah Collins chief witness against James and Millard Philpot and Alex Fischer in a murder case committed suicide by poison fearing to testify. Witnesses summoned to testify against feud leaders do not appear, delaying other feud prosecutions due to fear for personal safety.
Des Moines June 12 1899 John W Zane former Giraud Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of ALF A Mason s of Town says Kid Riken Chemical Co Des Moines cured his rheumatism after two years of trouble. He recommends Kid-Rhen taken as directed and notes Draper Longin sells it. Also mentions legal blanks carried by The Advertiser for judges constables attorneys and land agents.
Davis serves as juror this past week in Jefferson in Green County. John Simpson and wife returned Saturday on No 1f delighted with trip. Ramoth family occupy former Spence residence. Williamson improves restaurant. Howe returns from Colfax with parents Schliemann left for funeral in Prairie City. Simpson & Sons store new goods daily. Club Dance enjoyed by locals. Maggie Tierney completes Lincoln district school term. Fairgrave and Murphy travel to Colfax for race. Robinson wins. Gillinquist family moving. he a skilled tinsmith. E T P Lodge Angus attends Joseph Woods funeral in Rippey. Woods killed by coal shaft accident near Seymore. Rev. Weaver opens M E church lecture course. praise for speaker. Rev. Martin dies at Prairie City. noted minister and charity. John Oliver recalls Electric Bitters saving his life. ad from Drapers Loughlin. New Colfax grocery venture with Will McMullen forming partnership. store to be upgraded. Mrs Hutchins reportedly left home. later found with Townsend. divorce rumors denied.
There will be 14 divorce cases to come before the District courts next week, including cases carried over from Tast derma. Mr and Mig E F Frosh drove from Penny to Adel for a visit. E E Nance left for Sac City to act as agift for the C M and St Pat station. Frank Roush is home from Canada and may become a subject of Queen Victoria. Suits by Mrs Gudgely about real estate will be of considerable interest. a stubborn fight is expected. George Lewis, unemployed after selling his furniture, plans to reopen a grocery store in his building.
A Wisconsin man testifies his wife suffered years with asthma and nearly faced death before Dr Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup provided near immediate relief. After two bottles she fully recovered and would pay fifty dollars per bottle if needed. Sold by Draper & Loughlin Drug Co.
An old advertisement touts Dir Kiges New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. It claims the pills purify blood and strengthen nerves and urges readers to try them, noting two shillings and sixpence as price and Draper and Loughlin as local druggists selling them.
Des Moines Iowa January 20 1899 Rid Rhen a sufferer from neuralgia of the stomach and indigestion for twenty years describes severe illness. He tried remedies but feared stomach cancer until relief came with Kid-Rhea after seven bottles. He recommends it to others. For sale by Draper Loughlin 4A via legal blanks at this office.
Des Moines with Feb 15 1899 dateline reports a patient suffering severe stomach pains benefited from a patent medicine named Kid Rhea from Harris-Emery Co. One bottle alleviated symptoms. The testimonial claims relief from the indicated troubles and endorses the product.
A dated testimonial from Mrs E D Youn of Grundy County Iowa dated June 7 1899 endorses Kid Rhea for kidney trouble bloating and prickling sensations with relief noted. It lists Draper Loughiiv as seller. Also a paging note advertises Admiral Dewey biography by Murat Halstead with commission prospects for distributors.
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