Brighton band and Wood Bros circus heading our way
Our neighbors note Brighton gains a cornet band under E M Boling and a county show by the Wood Bros. with stock, trains, and 65 people. Also reports on J F McCall’s farm bid, local ball plans, spring signs, and a fire in a house where a Minnesota woman split attic wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Rest
Brighton
Coxey
Brighton Cornet
E. M. Boling
Wood Bros
Omaha
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Swisher
Minnesota
Special train to Burlington for Ringling Bros circus
The B. and N. W. runs a May 4 special to Burlington leaving at 8 45 am and arriving at noon. Return from Burlington at 5 pm reaching Washington at 8 pm. One round trip fare. Tickets valid for return May 5. Also promoting the Handsomest Line of Samples in Everson Block Golden Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Ringling Bros.’ Circus
Washington
State of Iowa
Everson Block
Golden Eagle
Iowa and Kansas Farms Offered on Easy Terms
Improved Iowa farms and Eastern Kansas Western districts advertised with favorable terms. Listings promise well improved tracts available under attractive financing. Market note highlights farm opportunities and regional options for buyers seeking advantageous terms.
Improvements to make town area as beautiful as city
Wm. Gamble from the southwest part of town predicts the ongoing improvements will make that area as beautiful as any part of the city. For sale. Some good dry wood. See Sol Rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gamble
From Dr Shawhan to Pollard Breckinridge notices and concerts
Dr Shawhan’s family update reports his ailing two year old son recovering after an operation by Dr John Punton in Kansas City. Also mentions circulars about the Pollard Breckinridge case and a May 1 concert by Lewis Ladies Mandolin Orchestra led by Allie May Lewis. Card notes catarrh treatment claims by Hall’s Catarrh Cure and a Toledo company offering cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawhan
A. L. Punton
John Punton
Kansas City
Dr. Shawhan
Mt. Pleasant
Lewis Ladies’ Mandolin Orchestra
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lewis
Allie May Lewis
Rock Island Argus
Uch
Hall
J. F. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
I. J. Cheney & CO
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lowell Wilton Velvets
Bigelow Axminsters
Lowell Body
Brussels
Smith’s Axminsters
Smith
Lowell Ingrams
Hartford
Miles English
Knottingham
Everson
Mount & Patterson
Tan
Russia
Ball
J. Albert Willams & Co
A. Nicola
Cash Grocers
Chase & Sanborn
Minn
Kan
Church
Japan
Tee
A. Nicola & Son
Peasley
North Side Grocery
Ainsworth
J. F
McCall
I. M. Lewis
Grace Hill
Riverside
Kalona
Mercer & Chilcote
Voss
Hair Renovator
B. & N. W. Special
Viel
Prince Alberts
Oxford
Blucherettes
Juliet
Iowa
al Property
B. F. Dixon
P. O
N. W. Cor. Sq
J. B. Crail
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