Dance in New Barn and Town News From Last Week
Hans Madison hosted a dance in his new barn last Thursday night. Millard James suffered a severe croup attack on Thursday and Friday. Harry Miller and George Cheever did business in Renwick Friday. S A Olden sold cattle to Rob Bartholomew for 830s head. Charley Becker visited with brothers over Sunday. Ed Hartwell returned home after visiting relatives. James O Vonnell plans a new granary built by J P Harvey and Chas Maggs. Amos Michaelson took home trees to plant in the spring. John Rhiner and Fred Farmer shipped stock to Chicago and back for feeding. Jake Elmer returned from South Dakota to homestead 160 acres and buy 160 more, moving next spring. Armstrong laments political newspapers as unprofitable. warns against partisan organs harming town and argues for independent press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard James
Harry Miller
George Cheever
Renwick
Armstrong
Iowa
Germania Standard
Mystery of a Poisoned Beer Death Baffles Marshall County
Marshall county confronts a baffling murder case linking Charles Russeil as the victim. A farm hand finds poisoned beer on a public road and delivers it to Russell, who drinks and believes he was poisoned by enemies. The case recalls the Anna Weise murder with alienation and family tensions shaping the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Anna Weise
Charles Russeil
Russell
Hassell
Youth's Companion promises rich 1899 volume lineup
The Youth's Companion previews the remaining 1898 weeks and announces a strong 1899 line up. Frank R. Stockton will contribute Some of my Days and Rudyard Kipling's The Burning of the Sarah Sands appears in mid November. A roster of contributors includes Lord Dufferin, William D. Howell, J. S. Chamberlain, Mary E. Wilkins, Thomas B. Reed, the Marquis of Lorne, Mme Lillian Nordica and J. Zangwill. Subscriptions now yield free November December issues of 1899, a Companion calendar, and 2 issues through January 1, 1900. An illustrated 1899 volume announcement and samples will be mailed to The Youth's Companion, 211 Columbus Ave., Boston, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Stockton
Rudyard Kipling
Sarah Sands
Lord Dufferin
William D. Howell
J. &. Chamberlain
Mary E., Wilkins
Thomas B. Reed
Marquis of
Lorve
Mme
Lillian Nordica
J. Zangwill
Alligator at Large Causes Widespread Curiosity in Wesley
A Kossuth county farmer received an alligator from Florida and neighbors fear it may be loose on the prairie. They fortified themselves against bites with makeshift gear and amber fluid from a glass bottle as they prepared to feed the creature, only to find the box empty. Speculation runs wild about the possible danger and where the animal may roam, with plans to place any captured alligator in Wesley’s zoo. Also notes school construction delays and a local cough remedy advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britt Tribune
Kossuth County
Florida
Wesley
Kossuth
Jo Wadsworth
Tapis
Zim Karret
Fred Anderson
Wesley “Zoo
Campaign Speakers in a Statewide Republican Push
A list of prominent Republican speakers heads a statewide campaign effort in Towa. Delegates and leaders from Des Moines to Waterloo and Sioux City are set to address meetings, led by politicians such as Senator Alison, Governor Shaw, and Congressman Perkins, aiming to energize voters ahead of the coming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laws
Towa
Congress
Union
Republican State Central Committee
William B. Alison
Dubuque
John Henry Gear
Burlington
L. A. Shaw
Denison
A. B. Cummings
Des Moines
Frank D. Jackson
G. L. Dobson
Bpeeker J. H. Funk
Tows Falls
Harlan
Mount Pleasant
Sidney A. Foster
Lafayette Young
John M. Baldwin
Council Bluffs
J. H. Trewin
Lansing
James E. Blythe
Meson City
Thomas Updegrall
More
George D. Perkins
C. W. Malan
Waterloo
J. G. Berryhill
Archbishops Ireland Praise McKinley War Victory Speech
Archbishop Ireland of St. Paul lauded McKinley’s wartime leadership at a Chicago peace jubilee. His remarks argued that America’s greatness stems from democracy and liberty, asserting the nation’s world power and resolve, with emphasis on unity, dignity, and national destiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Me. Hinsley
Archbishop Ireland
St. Paul
Twain
William McKinley
Des Moines
McKinley
Gov. Shaw
Ireland
America
Republic
Spain
William McKin
West
Democratic Bogie Man and the Walker Banking Bill
A long excerpt argues Democrats label a Walker banking and currency bill a Republican plot with 200 GOP signatures. It notes only four of Minnesota's McCleary committee members support the measure, no extra session planned, and emphasizes procedural steps for bill reporting and member familiarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jen- Weaver
Congress
Republican Committee On Banking
House
Republican Party
J. A. T Hull
Walker
Committee On Banking and Currency
Hull
McCleary
Minnesota
Banking and Currency Committee
Knights Templar Illinois Central Round-Trip Tickets to Pittsburg
The Illinois Central will sell round trip tickets from all stations to Pittsburg Pennsylvania with return by October 17 and extension to October 31. Tickets go on sale October 8 9 and 16 and also on October 7 for trains arriving in Chicago the next day. Tickets are valid for continuous passage in both directions and must be deposited with joint agents on specified October dates with a 50 cent fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Side Trip Tickets On Sale From Pittsburg October 13 17
Side trips offered to all Central Passenger Association points within 260 miles of Pittsburg at a single fare. Tickets valid for outbound date of sale and return through October 30 1898. Only Knights Templar Conclave ticket owners with valid receipt may purchase. Returns limited to October 24 1996.
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Pittsburg
Central Passenger Association
Baltimore
Washington M. D
Gettysburg
J. Bu Mepny
A.ga
LC Ry
Dubuttee
Iowa
Allert Sea Route Claims Fastest Passage Time
The article notes time as a critical factor in choosing travel routes and asserts the Allert Sea Route is the quickest and best appointed, becoming the most popular option four days after departure.
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Bart, Towa
Hardy
M. W
AL Hardy
ATEN
C.F. Myess
A. GaBk
Saxton
Foreman
M. Becker
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles Artman
Epworth
F.W. Beckwich
W. Becker
Misa
Ds Corbin
Webster City
A. Olden
L. J. Olden
George Hefley
Chas. French’s
B. Foley
F. W. Beckwith
South Dakota
Hans Madison
S.A. Olden
Bartholomew
Charley Becker
John
Thede Becker
Ed Hartwell
Josh
James O'Vonnell
J. P. Harvey
Chas. Maggs
Amos Michaelson
John, Rhiner
Fred Farmer
Jake Elmer
Amestead
Becker & Cheever
W. A. Waterinson
Columbus Avé
Boston
Mass
Algona UT. DM
H. B. Cole
B.coun
Cardus
Sisory Department
Irancoga Medicine Co
Shawnee
Tenn
Anne Ee
Aiges
Cole
de Witt
NEW York World
Anterieu
Unis
The
Times
Union Pacific
Canada
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
California
Oregon
Tnion Pacific
F. Carter
Masa
Sioux City
Lomax
Pass
Apt
Omaha
Neb
H. B. Cour
Cascarets
Knights Templar
Passagere
Minneapolis
Denver
Salt Lake
Kansas City
Phillips’ Con
Daeter
A. B. Cutts
Minneaxports
St. Louis Hullroad
Minneapols
Bing, Semd
Capital City Commercial College
Capital City
Mehan & McCauley
DR. Hathaway & CO
My DR. Hathaway & CO. Cor
Nebraska Ste
Die
Wonesty
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