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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1899
Page
4
Thelma Club Field stages a two day festival with running trots bicycle and foot races. Great horses and large purses promise sharp thrilling contests. Evening amusements and forenoons football and ball games add to the gala Perry event as crowds gather for entertainment next Wednesday and Thursday.
Fred Selee bought W. W. Croft’s two story brick block on Second Street next to Citizens State Bank, used by Ammerman’s grocery and Gardner Co. The price was 8300 via A. W. McPherson. Meanwhile a new batch of engineers arrives at the division point, bringing the total to over seventy, a record for the road.
The ball next Wednesday evening at the new Armory will be one of genuine pleasure to the participants. Kramer's orchestra of Des Moines will furnish the music. A large hall with polished doors will accommodate many couples, and the scarcity of balls in Perry should attract a big turnout.
Milwaukee restored trains No 23 and 26 used last year for the exposition. First trip Sunday. Train departs Milwaukee at 6:30 AM, arrives Omaha at 10:30 AM, returns from Omaha at 7:15 PM, reaches Port City at 9:23 PM. Past due accounts must be settled within thirty days to avoid costs.
September 29 1899 Perry marks the 48th anniversary of the Order of Rebekahs with a morning gathering at the I O O F hall then a service at the Christian church. The program featured solos duets and papers by Miss Lizzie Flash and Miss Ada Tubbs. A women’s lodge work paper and a lavish dinner followed. Later the Columbian degree team from Des Moines performed.
A large turnout from the area attended the Adel fair this week with big crowds and several excellent races. General exhibits were moderately well represented.
Dallas Doings reports on local families visitors and business changes in Dawson and nearby towns. Des Moines visits by E Houseman and relatives, J T Doran joins night shifts, creamery repairs reopen, Mrs Wells ill, Miss Tudors entertaining, and school updates with new books and a literary society formation. Dated notes include farm rentals, relocation plans, and community events.
Post office at Perry Iowa lists letters remaining unclaimed including Miss Alice Butler Mrs Eliza Garland Bis Mary E Stickney and W H H Wilson. Advertised letters must be claimed by name by visitors stating advert is requested. James Hozve postmaster signs notice.
Oct Ind to Sth inclusive one way to Chicago 7 50. Round trip to Seattle and Yakima Portland Oct 13 4 15 round trip. Return by Nov 16 with stopovers west of Missouri. Home Seekers tickets Oct 3 and 13 to various north west south points at one fare plus 2 00 for round trip. 21 day limit from sale. Omaha and return daily.
The office advertises sale bill printing specializing in public sales, noting a closing date October 31 and a price of $3.95 with a ticket limit of three days. It warns against train land and emphasizes time approaching for sales, reasonable terms, and guaranteed work.
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