16 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1897
Page
1
District Judge J C Sherwin of Mason City and lawmaker O O Tibbits of Sumner are identified as members in the 72nd District. The notice lists their positions in the 12th Judicial District and the Legislature. Details on terms or outreach are not provided in the fragment.
The Sumner Iowa Town Council passes an ordinance requiring property owners abutting sidewalks to keep them clear of snow within twelve hours after a storm ends. If neglect continues, the street Commissioner must clear the walks and bill the abutting property owner. The measure also aims to restrain fowls from running at large and protect walks from damage by domestic animals or disorderly persons.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces a low one way fare of $8 to Chicago with proportionately reduced rates to eastern and southern points. Maple Leaf Route offers a double daily eastbound service and comfortable equipment. A humorous note warns of a novelty contribution box that may not appeal to all.
A long column of notices extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and colds, with testimonials from Mrs. Stark and others. It promotes sales by M. Robish & Co and discusses discounts on scientific periodicals, while varying clippings note local farm items, politics, and a medical liniment.
Section prohibits leading driving or riding any horse mule or domestic animal on or across sidewalks or crossing curbs and forbids defacing sidewalks. Violators on conviction face fines up to ten dollars plus prosecution costs. Recorder Frank Wescorr D R Livrey. Mayor Tassed Dee. 8 97.
Ordinance No 37 records Sumner Iowa defining grades for First and Second streets within corporate limits, surveyed by HW Hoover City Engineer. Text details measured grades along Main line C G W Ry cross streets, curbline standards, and paving thickness requirements, with signatures of Recorder Frank Wascott and Mayor Sirret. Passed December 8 1897.
Aug J Bozel lauds Dre King's New Discovery as the cure for consumption and coughs, claiming it never fails and is the top seller with a free trial at M Robish & Co. There is talk of county office building expansion and a Sumner poor farm plan to aid the needy, plus a best salve for skin ailments offered at 25 cents by M Robish & Co.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near-fatal illness with jaundiced skin and severe pain. Three doctors gave him up until Electric Bitters, used for three weeks, restored his health. He asserts the medicine saved him and urges others to try it, selling at 50 cents a bottle at M Robish's drug store.
Prof Abbott, formerly principal of the Oelwein college, now leads a school at Ottumwa Naas. Des Moines social set lament Governor Shaw not playing cards or dancing. Advertisements tout DeWitt remedies for stomach, skin, and coughs, with praise for One Minute Cough Cure and Witch Hazel Salve. Robish & Co.
The new through line on the Western Lines operates the Limited out of Chisago linking major points including Birmingham Opelika Columbus Americus Albany Brunswick Savannah Charleston and Florida routes via Jacksonville morning trains. Tickets and details available from Central and connecting lines agents Hansox Chie ee and Charnes City report jubilation over new carriage facilities and a factory project beginning last week. The Westgate facility boosts Hiberad enterprise ad reach, while Fayette county saloon voters intensify efforts as a significant local shift toward a reformed institution amid drug-store activity.
Tickets at the above rates on sale only on dates quoted for further particulars apply to year local ticket agent J F Merry assistant general passenger agent Knots Central Tadlroad Manchester It is reported that A Dawson will leave Waverly to locate with a siren bow firm in Des Maines.
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