Another Disastrous Fire at Bartlett-Peterson Block
A Sunday morning fire at the Newbery Mercantile Co store basement consumed the Bartlett-Peterson double block built four years ago for about 20 000. Losses include 13 000 on the Bartletts building and 7 000 on the Peterson estate, with stock and furnishings for Newbery and Brees totaling 28 000. Firefighters struggled against low water pressure as wind threatened adjacent structures. Several tenants lost office fixtures and papers. insurance covered parts of the losses. City notices follow about Elks initiation and North Star Chapter officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbery Mercantile Company
Will
Carrie Bartlett
Lawrence Peterson
Bartlett’s
Peterson
Newbery Mercantile Co
Henry C. Brees
Newbery's
Person & Pitcher
I. H. Morrison
Win
L. Peterson
W. H. Foote
Arthur Pitcher
W. W. Fullam
H. Morrison
Bartletts
Peterson Estate
Newbery
Brees
W. W. V Fullam
Messers Fullam
Pitcher
Arthur Vitcher
Mr. Brees
Minneapolis
Closing Agreement of City Merchants in 1906
Clothing millinery and dry goods merchants sign a one year pact to close at six pm except Wednesdays and Saturdays and two weeks before Christmas beginning January 1 1906. The list of signatories includes Hermann Gi Chaaf Kiebsotin Bros Bryant Oransky Mendelson EK V Hobein KF M Shadle & Sons Nau Bros Beymer Hendershor n Clancy Co qr Ketehem Job White & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christias
Hermann Gi. Chaaf
Kiebsotin Bros. & Bryant
Oransky & Mendelson
Ek.v. Hobein
KF. M. Shadle & Sons
Nau Bros, Beymer & Hendershorn
Clancy & Co
Ketehem
Job. White & Co
Card of Thanks for Mrs Ole Jorpeson
We thank friends and neighbors for help during sickness and after the death of our daughter and sister Mrs Ole Jorpeson Pp C Losrocarp Migs Gotipener Baca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Jorpeson
C. Losrocarp
Near-fatal poisoning mystery in Algona hinges on unknown giver
Algona Advance reports Joe Mathers nearly died Saturday night in a mysterious episode. Dr. Gay found him pale and unresponsive, later regaining consciousness after a suspected poisoning with unknown substance. Witnesses hint at knockout drops and involvement of a stranger seen with gin, with no clear motive or suspect identified. Mathers, son of Charles Mathers of Irvington, returned home the next day in improved condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Joe Mathers
Dr. Gay
Charles Nichols
Joe Mathers Coldand
Mrs. Nichols
Mr. Nichols
Jon
Blue Earth
Joe
Hine
Nichol
Charles Mathers
Irvington
Joseph Mathers
Kilmore
Ife
Estherville
Rumor and Reports in Local Briefs and Ads
Banker from Wallingford visits town. Vance Noe rumored to seek Graettinger Times purchase. Local helpers aid Beymer and Hendershot during holidays. Mrs Barber recovering from typhoid fever. Christmas stock novelty pads sold by Vindicator and Republican. Sanborn recovers from illness. Vindicator and Republican pitched as a Christmas gift subscription. Beacon skeptical on Milwaukee extension rumor to Jackson. Minneapolis reports 800 typhoid cases linked to Sunday saloon closings. John Horswell cites corn feeding value with 120 head cattle. plans to finish stock before market. An exchange quip mocks travel invitation to Chicago with family traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Noe
Graettinger Times
Herb Peterson
Beymer and
Hendershot
Mra
S. Barber
Minneapolis
John Rh. Horswell
Catire
Harewell
Always in the lead with dependable goods and low prices
The message touts consistent availability of reliable merchandise at consistently low prices. It promises quick proof that buyers can purchase goods as cheaply as possible, with no need for sales events. It urges customers to compare before buying and asserts the store’s permanence and correct pricing.
Christmas Gift Suggestions for Men and Women
A dense catalog of gifts lists bath robes house coats and frightfully varied apparel and accessories. It notes prices for bath slippers shirts neckwear gloves umbrellas handkerchiefs mufflers and fur items along with stockings sweaters trousers and suitcases. The ad promotes the department, urges early selection, and invites customers to inspect savings in the large suit and overcoat section.
Local Notes from Ackley and Spencer Schools and Banks
Miss Anna Gravttinger husked over eleven hundred bushels of corn this fall and did other work. W S Lewis announces Dec 4 lecture at Morningside College. Jan 10 and Feb 21 lectures planned by A A and Bertha Lockwood. The price for heaven tickets raised. Teachers plan holiday travels. Ackley Hubbard sells his interests in local banks and moves to Sioux City to join First National Bank and Farm ers Loan and Trust Company as first assistant to President Jus B F Toy. Hubbard will relocate soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Gravttinger
Yue
W.S. Lewis
A. M
M. Dh
Morningside Colllege
Ruth
B.S. Julimeon
A. A
Bertha B. Lockwood
Sud Muaiv
Beaven
Ackley Hubbard
Spencer
Cuisous National Bank of
Clay County
Sioux City
First National Bank and Farmiers’ Loan and ‘Rust Company
Jus. BF. Toy
Hubbard
Fuanoial
Sioaux City
Also Mentioned on This Page
BEE Hive Store
Elks Buithate
Elks Lodge
Hursday
J. P. Goble
Stover
Bender
A. W. Miller
Billings
Bemis
FL. Powell
Franklin Fleete
J. P
H. Stillman
J. BE. Bender
Spencer and
Milford
Odd Fellows Officers
N. G
Jas Eapeset
Beinis
F. Anderson
Perm
H. O. Sage
Treax
Dr. Stanley
C.F. Giddings of
Osgood
Eastern Star
North Star Chapter
O. FB. S
Jennie Morrison
W. M. HH
W. Py
Cordelia Albro
Mae FE. Groves
Margaret Wilson
A.C
Wa KE. Fuller
Alice Haynes
Hual
Bartlett Wan
Helen Precy
Bart
R Bigelow
Jeunie de Bigelow
Bigelow
Larsa
Mutt
Nivalberg
Armstrong
Ailobisuad
Banker Anderson
Wallingford
Vindicator
Republican
Milwaukee
Jackson
Chilcago
Bonus
Kasgaruog
Motheriu-Lin
Ville
Thay G
Pajamas
Bath
Children’s Department
Herman G. Graaf
Kehody
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