District Judge Clyde and Others Tour Chicago for Three Weeks
District Judge J F Clyde of Osuxze and J C Sherwin of Mason City, with a 72nd District Legislature member A M Potter of Waverly, are in Chicago for the next three weeks. Waukon saloonmen drop 5 cent whiskies. drinks cost ten cents or no drink. Jas C Waugh gains a $6 monthly pension from Col Henderson dating to June 1891. Various notices, ads, and school reports from West Union and surrounding papers fill the page with local commerce and civic news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Sherwin
Mason City
A.M. Potter
Waverly
Jas. C. Waugh
Col. Henderson
Laxative Quinine Tablets Claim Cold Cure
An advertisement touts Laxative Quinine Tablets as a cure for colds and La Grippe by clearing secretions and removing poisons. It says the pill contains Ipecac to open secretions Quinine to destroy poison and CaSeara as a mild laxative, with a no cure no pay guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Robish & Co
Dr King's New Discovery Endorsed by Local Editor
W M Repine editor of Tiskilwa proclaims Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as the true remedy after trial versus many others. He asserts guaranteed satisfaction and urges trials at M Robish & Co.'s Drug Store with free trial bottles mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Repine
Tiskilwa
Dr. King
Foley's Honey and Tar Relief for All Cases
Foley's Honey and Tar provides quick relief in all cases linked to Far Rand Bros and Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Farrand Bros. & Patterson
Farm Auction at Winders Farm Near Sumner and Richfield
Having rented my farm I will sell at auction at the John Winders farm four miles north of Sumner and two miles west and one south of Richfield commencing at 10 o'clock Thursday Feb 24 08 heavy work horses cattle calves sheep hogs hay and farm gear including plows planters mower binder hay rake wagon and many other articles. Machinery good as new. Free lunch at noon with hot coffee. Treas amendments all sums of 10 and under cash on line. over that time on approved notes bearing interest 2 percent discount for cash Everything must be settled day of sale before removal Auctioneers O B Meyerhoffe and D Lirren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Winders
Sumner
Richfield Creamery
J.T. Case
O. B. Meyerhofe
DO. R. Lirrenn
Insurance dispute over Hyatt life policy sparks court appeal
District court rulings order payment of Scott Hyatt’s life policy to his mother after his death with his wife in the Cedar River drowning. An appeal to the supreme court follows. No living witness exists, and heirs dispute entitlement, while lawyers seek fees and control of the proceeds.
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District Court of
Washington County
Scott Hyatt
Supreme Court
Hyatt
the Cedar
Puzzle map of United States sent by Chicago Great Western
Readers could obtain a heavy cardboard map puzzle of the United States cut into state and territory pieces, colored and labeled with capitals and rivers. It challenges assembling the map, teaches state sizes, and costs 10 cents to Mr F I Lord. The Iowa Telephone office showcased long distance calls with dozens of receivers, depicting rapid scientific progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Railway
United States
F. IT. Lord
G. BP
T. A
Chicago
Iowa Telephone Company
Geo. E. McFarland
Mr. Ray
Town Telephone Company
Messrs. Howard and Brooks
American Bell Company
Holt
Buffalo New York
Joe Cass
St. Fiester
Washington, D.C
Brownsville
Chas
Hirleman
Town City
Deavenport
Milwaukee
Electric Bitters Advertised as Miracle Cure All
The advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure weak kidneys malaria nervous troubles and stomach ills. It touts tonic effects on liver kidneys blood and nerves and lists constipation headaches fainting spells insomnia and melancholy as solvable. Promises vegetable composition gentle laxative and natural restoration with a guaranteed bottle at M Robish & Co.’s Drug Store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Robish & Co
Fayette County Budget and County Officials for 1898
The Fayette County board appropriates 100 for possible telephone expenses and sets pay for county officers. Argo and west Union Paper and Record and Register of Oelwein named official papers. Deputies named for treasurer and sheriff. Medical attendance allocated to Drs Coony and Hanes for Banks, Fremont, and Harlan townships. Deputy surveyor appointed. County seat agitation grows as investors discuss moving to Oelwein. Public notices include pensions and a spoof prayer, plus ads for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. The grand jury criticizes the poor house conditions and calls for immediate reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
B. F. Little
Treasuer
Sherif
Fayette Co
Bremer
Man Credits Honey and Tar Cure for Severe Cough
S Fritz of 677 Sedewick St Chicago says he suffered a severe lung cough after trying many remedies and doctors with no relief. He followed a recommendation to take Petey's Honey and Tar and within doses felt relief. Sleep returned, spitting of blood ceased, and after a second bottle he was entirely well. Farrand Bras, Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. FL
Fritz
Sedewick St
Chicago
Petey
Farrand Bras, & Patterson
Our Business Promises Low Prices and Reliable Goods
Our busiest day is just the start of a busier time to come. Low prices open new experiences and savings in merchandise. Patronage brings immense volume in suits hats suspenders and ties. We are here to do you some good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Barnette
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F. Cage
J. F. Cans
P. A. Surra
C. ©. Dickman
Chase National Bank
Drovers
Chica
Minneapolis
Dubuque
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Maple Leaf
P Allway
Tor
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Great Northwest
Des Moines
ST. Joseph
Kansas City
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Aving Time Limited Express
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Ay Freigh
Rly Bran ‘Assenger
Neff
Geo I. Haffner
Tibbits Hotel
Wismer c& sSsitz
Benryt
Bocch
Sumner Meeat Bearket
Fred Frank
Reimler & Farrand
C. F. Dunham
George Kohlman
South Side
Main Street
Iowa
Nonrad Staag
Postoffice
Tibbitts
Win
R. WeClare
M. Robish Block
D. R. Littell
Justice of Peace
Potratz Building
H. Tl. Karsten
Strangers’ Directory
Congress
Col
D. B. Henderson
J. F. Clyde
Osuxze
Torney
Dent of Schools
Theo, Pockels
John Hazlett
W. Weiditscher
W.H. Babcock
Henry Parrott
F. P. Hageman
CE. Patterson
HR. Barney
J.F. Schqephorster
Frank Wescott
P. A. Smith
Geo. Watts
Josiah Carpenter
D. R. Litteellu
Sumner Two
Geo. Haffner
Chas. Mohlis
C. Havenstrite
Cras
John Schilbach
A. D. Allen
Chas. Reimler
E. K. Clifford
Geo. Baumgartner
John Lease
J. M. Johnston
Chiss
Epworth League
W. W. Robinson
Wa.m
W.W. Harrioval
Sunday Sunday School
Catholic Conception
Pather
Brogan
Utheran
Herman Bredow
Evangelical
Uehrman
Rev
A. Goetzze
Ookout Lodge
Alb
AL M
Henry Faure
W. M
Umner Lodge
TO. O. B
J. H. Garland
E. T. Prick
N. G
Aurel
W. T. Lyon
Adj
Com
Warner Heyer
Recorder
C. G. Spears
M. W
Ebekah Lodge
Robish’s Hall
Emma Winter
Martha Pennington
N.G
Carl Couse
Ackley
Frank Wynkoff
Waukon
Larrabee
Mrs. Larrabee
Mrs. Cove
Old
Mexico
Cedar Falls
Methodist Church
Ernie Kerr
J. F. Cass
Wisconsin
Mealey
Oelwein
Ed. Knott
Frank Bean
Northwest
St. Paul Dispatch
Meyerhof
Shanwise & Winief
Waverly Papers
Robish & Co
Joseph Wright
Franklin Twp
Ith
Fort Dodge
Liverpool
Rockford Register
Jas. A. Smith
Geo. Haven
Waterloo
DeMarsha
Radcliffe
Joe
West Union Gazette
Chas, Lease
Gust. Marks
John Iusband
Alice Barker
William Lease
Katie Wells
Verna Brown
Jennie Barker
Katie Rowe
Janet Robinson
Martha Haag
Anna Wuttke
Lulu Preston
Clara Gillett
Jessie Stoddard
Anna Day
J. W. Dickman
Prin
Katie McChiskey
Cecil Rathbone
Norman McMeekin
Adi Farmum
Frank Austin
Deanie Havenstrite
Mildred Thull
Ada West
Lilia Tivag
Geo. Miller
Corda Thursh
Laura Knosh
Arthur Jlaag
Mabel Neff
Edwin Reimler
Otto Haag
Clarence Voorhees
Belle Parrett
Glenn Muttly
Vella Parrand
Harley Treloar
Queen Cass
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Aos
Berneice Robinson
Wiley Lease
Viola Haag
Edna Goetze
Inez West
Mamie Kent
Bessie Greene
Cleveland Austin
Mary Horton
Urban Aug
Elwin Ladwig
Florence Barker
Thos. Parrott
Tey Fortney
Edward Ladwig
Roche Carroll
Clarence Carroll
Charley Rowe
May D. Larsox
Andrew B. Reif
Gazette Office
Rozelle
Butler County
Clarksville
Existance
Saturday Herald of Independence
DeWitt
Maude Burrow
Daisy Beal
Mable Dawson
Myrtle Parmley
Alma Schilbach
Vera Churchill
Myrtle Fague
Esther Goetze
Flossie Lease
Pearle Lowe
Eddie Pries
Arthur Russell
Clayton Seley
Ralph Carroll
Harrison Lease
Harrison Ludwig
August Marks
Cressy Preston
Henry Strumpel
Lizzie DickMan
Charley Bruns
Henry Buhr
Harry Haffner
Elmer Haag
Mattie Haag
Glover Lutes
Frank Neff
Jay Nuss
Merrill Rowe
Ella Schilbach
Hazel Bulin
Nettie Hehmke
Rose Parmley
Lloyd Russell
Nettie Dickman
Harold Wood
Lillis Goetze
Jotham Farnum
Christena Buhr
Helen Bredow
Clara Reding
Alma Koch
Alta Farnum
Stella Ryan
Nellie Dawson
Gertie Rowe
Anna Petratz
Chamberlain
Elizabeth Long
Lorena Boehm
Walter Hilmer
Mary Pipho
Bernard Bolin
Paul Reinhart
Erwin Heyer
Edward Parrott
Gaylord Farnum
Claude Nuss
Robert Thanging
Ezra Noon
George Wescott
Rose Klug
Herman Klug
Frank Hateh
Carlie Warnecke
Martha Clifford
Mattie Roberts
Martha Schult
Ollie Wescott
Anna Schult
Rost M. Vootures
W. Penpington
Pennington
J. Carpenter
O. L. Farrand
Charley Hastings
Horton
G. W. Hazlett
Cruse
Hazlett
Burt Rebish
M. Rebish
Burt
Geo. H. Haffner
W. L. Whitmire
M. D
Gaur Ag
Farrand Block
A. E. Osborn
Entist
Gazette
Patterson & Buchanan, Physicians & Surgeons
Carpenter
C. KE. Patterson, M. D
W.D. Buchanan
Land of Flowers
Los Angeles
California
Chicago Great
Santa Fe
Dodge Center
Hiagues
McIntire
New Vampton
Reinbeck
Marshalltown
F. H. Hunter
C. J. Brooks
F. H. Lord
General Pasenger
Croup
Foleys
Henry W
Chas. C
Pickmater Os
Dfa
Lerson
M. Nobish & Co
Churcho
B. W. Pursell
Knntersville
Grand
Fayette County
Board of Supervisors
Kheep
Lansing Mirror
Bucklen’s
Arnica
Cresca
Urbanes
Winnie Eveleston
Ite Dista
Wol Tyrrell
Col Ed. Knott
Tate
Tripoli
Howe
Janesville
Yearbook of Agriculture
J. B. Abraham
Frank Pitkin
Edward Knott
McKinley
Marshall
Col. Knott
Lieut
Tyrrell
Ind
Busi
Ness
Jas. A. Smith & Co
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