Local notes from Atwood and surrounding towns
A compilation of arrivals, returns, and civic updates from Atwood and nearby communities. Notables include A W Hargreaves back from a council trip, T C Henry arriving from Denver, Col A Jarnigan recent Dillon traveler, John Harbottle visiting Atwood, and D O Bell named postmaster at Hope. Also mentions railroad bonds advocacy, a Thanksgiving ball, and Simon Rothschild’s Grainfield return with Palace clothing trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.8. Jarnigan
Dillon
Lake States
John Harbottle
Abilene
Kansas
Atwood
Fairview
Local business notices and service ads in Topeka area
An 19th century style page item with various notices: Robt Nott runs the only steam dye house west of Topeka offering dyeing of clothes any color at No 18 Spruce street. The Gem Barber Shop under E A Bishop Co store has been remodeled for first class shaves and hair care. A Ronnie & Son advertise Ed Weigiard’s tin shop on Sixth street offering job and contract tin work. Also notice seeking cattle wintering and general address for George Keystone P O Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob’t Nott
Topeka
Spruce Street
E. A. Bishop & Co
A. Ronnie & Son
Ed. Weigiard
Sixth Street
M.e.church
We Can Make It Profitable to Enroll You as Customer
We offer top prices for poultry and produce a specialty. The advert highlights our coffee line featuring Pure Arabian Mocha, Royal Java, Golden Rip, Old Plantation Java, Maleberry Java and other well known brands.
Eagle on the farm tips 6 10 wingspan observed
Geo Humburger shot an American eagle last Sunday on his farm measuring 6 feet 10 inches from tip to tip of the wings. The bird, known to have persisted in geis County for years, was a fine specimen and noted by the Salina Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo.Humburger
Geis County
Salina
Local notices: resignations crosswalk repairs and bath plans
G W Pierson resigns from A W Hargreaves tailoring to join a Springfield banking firm. Buckeye avenue crosswalk near Second street is in poor repair, hindering pedestrians in mud. Dr Phelps plans a Turkish Bath facility by early January or mid December with plain baths at 25 cents and expects strong patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye Avenue
Second Street
Hope man plans winter in Florida after fundraiser
N Thurstin of Hope called at our office and paid up for the Reftector. He will soon depart for Florida to spend the winter and perhaps move there if climate and soil suit him. Wishing him contentment and prosperity, the note ends with a mention of a home talent show at the Bonebrake Opera House with proceeds for the new organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Thurstin
Hope
Florida
Ieee Teem Ees Ea
Bonebrake Opera House
Mac. Barnes
Hog labeled winner in Abilene betting clash
Fairview resident claims Ovannineee Buckeye of Hog fame after he allegedly won $65 from Abilene bettors. The note suggests his bets on Anderson upset the local crowd and sparked strong reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovannineee
Buckeye Township
Abilene
Eis Sal
Anderson
Tea Department offers Gunpowder and Combina tion Tea
Advertising copy touts a tea department with brands such as Gunpowder Uncolored Japan and Combina tion Tea. It lists Ladies Delight May Blossom and Workbasket Teas as available varieties at headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Pure Spices and Candy Selection Highlights
A listing of pure spices with citron and lemon peel, candy varieties including stick and mixed candies, fancy confections, cake candies, colored sugars, along with oranges, lemons, nuts, and lemon vanilla extracts.
CIGARS PIPES AND TOBACCO AD PROMOTES SMOKING BRANDS
An advertisement highlights leading brands of Smoking and Chewing Tobacco. It promises mild cigars with a pleasing odor to ladies and a satisfactory state of mind for gentlemen.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. W. Hargreaves
Council
T. C. Henry
Denver
Dr. Sigafoos
Solomon City
Dickinson County
D. O. Bell
The
Hope Dispatch
Jennie Jacoby
Solomon
Lida
P.J. ‘Berry
Concordia
Speed
Foster
Shepl
R. N. Curtis
Atwood Advor
Simon Rothschild
Grainfield
Palace Clothing House
Billy Elliott
Simon
Sebold, Fisher & Co
Steam Dye Works
Joan A. Hafner
Kas
F. H. Boardman & Co’s
George
Keystone P. O
Farmer's Remember
D. Trott
Poland
Willowdale
J. H. Brapy
Abilene Nursery
oTy
Wn. C. Hendrix
Abilene, Ks
Queens
Buckeye
J. G. Armitage
New York
Proprietors
Ueensware, Chinaware
Glawware Dept New Department
Queensware
J. & G. Makins
Grocery Department
Barney Reed
Badger Lumber Company
Carlton
Benedict
Barney
Henry D. Gish
Ida May Clark
Dr. McKechan
Presbyterian Church
G.W. Pierson
Springfield
Band Boys
Comet
Michigan Store Company
Detroit
Geauque & CO
Ing
Morey
West End
P. O. Block
A. B. Courson
A. L. Geauque & CO
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