It Happened at the Dance and Other Local Notices
An altercation at a dance led to two men being knocked down by door-keepers. marshal pursued but did not catch them. Wedding announcements cover Oda Williams and Allan Somers on January 1 near Republic, and Myrtle Davis and George Seal in Marrizep. The paper notes Uncle Sam’s net revering from Scandia post office at $233.01 and local ads for wedding stationery, a mail box at the post office, and a Runaway incident involving Frank Swyhart. Also mentions a cheap medicine show and Kansas City dog tax benefiting city parks with $2,500 spent by club women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Soldier’s Lee Grave Florals After Amputation
In a Michigan town an elderly veteran, who lost a leg ten years ago, buried the limb in a coffin in the cemetery. Funeral services were held, he wept softly, and since then each week in summer he laid flowers on the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Michigan
Russians’ Extravance Revealed by Travel Wealth
The article notes wealthy Russians are highly profitanne to hosts abroad with a claim by A. Wiss that 200 Russians spend in a month more than 1,000 English travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiss
New Pest Detected in New York and Ohio Orchards
The Department of Agriculture reports a dangerous European scale insect newly found among fruit trees in New York and Ohio and possibly other areas. Its entomological name Aspidion.G3trepeformis is noted. it attacks apples, pears, plums, and cherries. The species is well known in Europe and may have crossed the ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Atlantic
New York
Onaio
Vamily
Europe
Consumers league wins commitment on sanitary production labels
National Consumers' league persuades prominent manufacturers of women's white goods to adopt a label guaranteeing goods are produced on premises under sanitary conditions, meet state law requirements, with no overtime and no workers under 16. The move emphasizes safe labor and compliant manufacturing practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Consumers' League
Erne
Happers Guarantees on Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Happer offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied after using two thirds of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims to cure grippe and coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough, is pleasant to take, and prevents colds from turning into pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happer
Union
Chamberlain
M. W. Fisher
Liberty
W. Va
Kimball Brothers Honored At Friday Reception
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Kimball hosted friends Friday evening to honor their brothers C A John and Ned Kimball. About 20 gifts were exchanged and guests enjoyed cards, with refreshments served around eleven. Attendees included E E Parker and Beckman couples, J Blair, Maree Larson Atta and Low Conner Iva Nelson, R B R Smith W F Ragelson and Ralph Loofbourrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Kimball
Messrs. C. A
John
Ned. Kimball
E. E. Parker
E. E. Beckman
J. Blair
Maree Larson
Atta and
Low Conner
Iva Nelson
Messrs
R. BR. Smith
W. F. Ragleson
Ralph Loofbourrow
Letter from Little Sioux resident to Kansas journal
The page item notes a letter from December 31 1899 from Little Sioux Iowa to Scandia Kansas requesting continuation of The Journal for another year. It mentions rough winter and possible blizzard, health concerns, and a New Year greeting. It also records a social gathering hosted by Miss Anna Soderberg with Miss Etta Stowell and others, including a list of attendees and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Sioux
Iowa
Mr. Kimball
Scandia
Kansa
Journal
Kansas City
Ginthe
Kansas
Advertised Letters List for January 1 1900
Post office announces letters awaiting delivery including J J Locke Martyn Arthur Brice King Everett B Myers Fred Larson Cornelius Geraghty Willie Henderson Sebe Mitchel Samuel Clark James Larson Marta Bosworth Charley A B Kimpaun P M. Foreign Marta listed among names.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Prompts Great Run at Pierson Drug
Manager Martin of Pierson drug store reports strong sales of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy amid La Grippe season. Five bottles sold per customer, with high satisfaction and quick relief for cough sore throat and lungs. South Chicago Daily Calumet notes growing sales and positive results. available from Happer the druggist.
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Martin
Pierson Drug Store
Chamberlain
la Grippe
Chicago
Calumet
Happer the
Notice of Quiet Title Suit in Republic County Kansas
First publication December 22 and service by publication. Frank M Hastings named as defendant in a Kansas district court suit by Henry Falconer seeking title to the NW quarter of Section 35 Township 3 South Range 4 West. Defendant must answer by February 2, 1900 or court will grant plaintiff full ownership and cancel trust deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Hastings
District Court
Republic County
State of
Kansas
Henry Falconer
Frank M.hastings
Register of Deeds
of the Register of Deeds
December Weather Report Highlights Mild Extremes and Cloudiest Month
December showed no extreme temperatures with no very warm or very cold days. Wind varied by direction, 15 clear and 10 cloudy days, 1 rainy, 1 snowing, total precipitation 1.2 inches about average for December.
Downing Bros Sale and Memorial Plan For Aaron Thomas
For sale a good yearling registered boar. Currituck County NC contemplates erecting a monument to Aaron Thomas who died at 88. Thomas lived through the war and aided families of soldiers in Confederate service and remained faithful to old friends during Reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Currituck County
North Carolina
Aaron Thomas
Iron Duke Battle Dinner Story
The Duke of Wellington's cook recalled an occasion when battle prospects looked grim and he was urged to make his escape. He refused, saying his fifty battles taught him the Duke always came home to dinner, even if late, and he would stay and finish his master’s dinner.
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Iron Duke
Duke of Wellington
Origin of the saying as clean as a whistle
The phrase is linked to an old whistle tankard used to signal a waiter for more liquor when a tankard was emptied. The whistle’s use indicated a refill was needed.
Paris to Replace Dirt Street Sweepers with Electric Machines
Electric street sweepers and electric automobile street sweeping machines are being prepared to clean Paris streets. The old clumsy dirt machines now in use are to be done away with.
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Paris
Electricity Powers Glassmaking Breakthrough
Electricity has been applied to glass manufacture with a pot of batch melting in fifteen minutes, replacing the former eighty hours. This advancement promises faster production and energy efficiency in glassmaking.
Russia to Adopt New Calendar In 1901 Effort
The Russian government plans to switch from the old style twelve day behind calendar to the Gregorian system after years of pressure. Merchants and foreigners trading with Russia will benefit from the change. The St Petersburg Astronomical Society will organize the transition details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
St. Petersburg Astronomical Society
Lake of Both Fresh and Salt Water on Kilden Island
A lake on Kilden island near Lapland mixes fresh water at the surface with salt water deeper and sea water with sulphurous gas at the bottom. It supports surface fresh water fish while deeper waters hold no such fish.
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Kilden Island
Russian Lapland
Belleville Telephone plan discussed with local businessmen
A Belleville Telephone Company delegation including Schuyler Crummer John Doyle Dan Bramwell H L Pierce and Will Perry discussed connecting Belleville Rydal Scandia Sherdahi Republic and Courtland to a new service. The proposal would require subscribers to buy 25 cent tickets usable for the first year and received strong local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler Crummer
John Doyle
Dan Bramwell
Will Perry
Belleville Telephone Company
Belleville
Rydal
Scandia
Sherdahi
Republic
Courtland
Wipport
Prizes Drawn At Atchison Carnival Prank Draw
At the Atchison carnival a young woman in the Standard Oil office drew five gallons of gasoline, Dad Griffin the veteran conductor drew a round trip ticket between Topeka and Atchison, a married man drew a marriage license, and a single man won a divorce expense ticket.
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Chance
Standard ‘Oil Company
Dad Griffin
Topeka
Atchison
Kansas City Journal
Stag Swims Two Miles as Hunts Lose Ground in Bristol Channel
A stag pursued by Devon and Somerset skghounds swam two miles from shore in the Bristol Channel. The pack followed despite warnings, the stag outdistanced hounds, and most of the pack were rescued about three-quarters of a mile from shore. The stag died after rescue.
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Devon and
Somerset
Quaiovk
England
Bristol
Highlanders fear fairies and wore green with suspicion
A fragment notes belief that wearing green provoked fairies in parts of England and Scotland. The custom linked green to fairy favor and mortals faced social disapproval for using the color during certain days and in rival regions.
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Wnegland
Dr King's New Life Pills Spark Public Hype
Advert says the product is a “mightiest little thing” that turns weakness into strength and energy into mental power. Each sugar coated pill costs 25 cents per box and is sold by A. J. White.
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Dr. King
A. J. White
Case of Mistaken Identity in Overcoat Replevin
Justice Court trial centers on ownership of an overcoat. Haptonstall claims the coat, produced witnesses, and argues it is his. Woten and Goforth insist the coat was bought at Famous Clothing House and in Wohlfort’s care. Deposition set for January 30 to verify stock and make of the garment.
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Justice Court
Geo. B. Smith
Samuel Haptonstall
Republic City
John Woten
Thure Wohlfort
Replevin
Haptonstall
Altho
Woten
Goforth
Jola
Kas
Thure' Wohlfort
Axel
Wohlfort
Lola
Narrow Escape From Consumption Thanks to Kings New Discovery
Mrs Ade Hart of Groton writes that after four doctors gave up on her illness a severe cough ending in consumption, she recovered using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. She reports eight bottles cured her and she is now well. Trial bottles free at A J White s Drug Store. Regular size fifty cents and one dollar. Guaranteed or price refunded.
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Ade Hart
Groton
S. Do
Tam
A. J. White
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marrimp
Oda Wiliams
Allan Somers
Sam
Jour- Nal
Globe-Democrat
Frank Swyhart
Marrizep
Myrtle
Davis
George Seal
Carterville
Anna Soderberg
Etta Stowell
Stowell
Preston
Connor
Atta Conner
Larson
Eagleson
Hallenbeck
Freeburg
Elliott
Sandell
Woodrich
Henry Funcomer, Piniarty
B. B
Said
Downing Bros
Ben Clover
aVery Mit
Prof
American School of Magnetic Healing
Nevada
Fogelstrom
Lowa’ House
Will Lee Avc
Towa
Concordia
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