Death of Be M Ford An Ancient County Settler
Be M Ford aged 68 and longtime county resident died at 1 pm after four weeks with stomach trouble. Survived by wife four sons and one daughter. Son E C Ford works in the Treasury in Washington, another son Charles in Missouri, sons J B and T P in Dublin, daughter Mrs Lafe Kline in town. Funeral plans not announced.
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Dublin
BE. M. Ford
E. C
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Charles
Missouri
J. B
T. P
Lafe Kline
Five Indian chiefs visit to Washington for talks
Five Indian chiefs traveling on No LS this morning to consult the Great Father in Washington are described as coarse featured and blooded. Other passengers include Frank Stewart headed for business, Wes Garvin and Mro visiting Morning Sun, and Joe Campbell returning from Omaha for a Sunday visit.
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Idian Territory
Washington
DB. C
Frank Stewart Wee
Usentine
Mro
Wes Garvin
Morning Sun
Misanda Waters
Joe Campbell
Ob ‘Umwa
D le Bhaird
Etba
Ainsworth
Kresh Short
Branat Bhuwer
H Scofield
J. Wilson
H.M Wieher
M. W. Batley
Brighton
Whitmer Vs. Disderry
Help wanted and rooms for rent ad brief
WANTS LOST AND FOUND items note a Bent-A seven room house location near the square and a furnished room for rent. Also a good girl for general housework is sought at the Benz House. Hustling young man can earn 60 dollars per month plus expenses with Clark & Co. in Philadelphia.
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W. N. Hood
Journal Office
Benz
Clark & Co
4Th and Locust Sts
Phila
Wholesale Cold Tablet Promises Refund if Uncured
A health ad from Stewart's Pharmacy offers a 25 cent "Break-up-A-Cold-Tab" with a cheerful refund if it fails to cure. It also promotes City Bus Line orders via Hotel Allen phone number 1, to be handled by Frank Rogers.
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Stewart’s Pharmacy
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
Train Thugs at Work Kill an Old Man After Refusal
Train robbery on Union Pacific No 4 near Huge Colorado leaves passengers robbed. An elderly California visitor Fay refuses to surrender valuables and is fatally shot, robbers escape as train halted. Other briefs note American Window Glass orders, Colorado mountain trip by Governor Tanner, Dillon More’s suicide, and Major Burnham's Osborne visit.
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Kansas City
Union Pacific
Denver
Huge
Colo
Fay
California
St. Louis
Ally
London
Major Burnham
Osborne
South Africa
Funeral of Duke of Saxe Coburg Attended by Emperor
The funeral of the Duke of Saxe Coburg was held on Saturday with Emperor William in attendance. The president arrived safely in Canton Ohio from Washington Saturday morning.
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Duke of Saxe- Coburg
Emperor William
Canton
Washington
Des Moines Chautauqua Fair preparing for state exposition
Des Moines reports robust preparations for the state fair with the Chautauqua Association showcasing expanded grounds and new buildings. Officials promise a large midway, free attractions, races with high purses, and extended camping facilities while exhibitors anticipate strong stock, grain, and agricultural displays and improved exposition spaces.
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Des Moines
Wtit
Itsel
Chicago
St. Louis
Minneapolis
the State Society
Sam
State Fair Society
Lowa
First Class Excursions From Washington Show Low Fares
F E Stewart agent for the Great Rock Island Route promotes low fare excursions to Colorado Utah Detroit Paris Yellowstone and Old World via White Star Red Star American and International lines. Multiple summer dates to cities like Allerton Wilton Chicago and Colorado points with tickets available on demand.
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Washington
Hume-eekers
Colorado
Utah
Pants
Allerton
Wilton
Detroit
Chicago
GA R
Colorado Points
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Yellowstone National Park
Paris
International Transportation Co
Iowa Central Schedules Low Excursion Fares For Meetings
The Iowa Central announces reduced excursion tickets for several gatherings including a Saenger fest in Burlington and a Mississippi Valley Spiritualists Association camp meeting. Fares vary by event with one and one third fare round trips on certificate plans and specific dates such as Aug 9 12 and July 25. Contact agents for ticket limits, timetables, and further details at Geo S Batty GP&T A Iowa Central Marshalltown IA.
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Iowa Central
Burlington
Iowa
Saenverbund
Northwest
K.O.G. LP
Clinton
Mississippi Valley Spiritualists Association
Summer Excursion Rates From BRB and M W Bulletin
Special rates via Burlington and Northwestern for round trips to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Glenwood Springs, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Hot Springs, Spearfish, Deadwood, Juster S D, Sheridan Wyo. One fare plus 2.00 for round trip with sale dates June 5 1900 to July 3 1900 August 7 2 for 21 day limit tickets. Additional sale June 20 July 9 17 and August 21 with tickets valid to Oct 31 1900. For details contact K G Fox agent.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood
Springs
Colo
Salt Lake City
Odgen
Utah
Hot Springs
Spearfish
Deadwood
Juster
S. D
Sheridan
Wyo
K. G. Fox
Agt
Keota Wins Second Game in Series Over Grinnell
Ainsworth hosts the M. E. District Conference starting this evening with about forty delegates from nearby towns. Harry Ospie of Muscatine visits the Harding family in Keota while Mrs Hay of Lincoln visits relatives. The Baptist church plans an ice cream social Thursday evening with music from the band to raise funds for the church.
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Ainsworth
The
Methodist Church
Harry Ospie
Muscatine
F. W Harding
Hay
Lincoln
Ned
Thonas Harding
Baptist Church
Grinnell Defeated by Keota in Tight Saturday Game
Grinnell lost to Keota 6 to 5 after a Friday 10 to 7 win. The ball game drew strong crowds and the Singmaster barn opening benefited the band fund with 130 dollars raised and 700 plus attendees. W C Holmes is critically ill, and James Nelson's father is seriously ill in Cambridge Illinois prompting travel.
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Grinnell
Keota
Singmaster
WRC
W.C. Holmes
Scoteh
Here
Jas. Nelson
Cambridge
Nelson
Lewis Jourdan Dies After Buggy Accident West of City
Lewis Jourdan died yesterday morning after being thrown from his buggy last Sunday while driving west of the city. His funeral was held this morning at 10 o'clock and the remains were interred at Pleasant Plain cemetery. Mrs Jourdan remains in critical condition. Mr and Mrs L B Doe left for De Soto yesterday following a visit with relatives here.
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Lewis Jourdan
Pleasant Plain Cemetery
Jourdan
L. B Doe
de Soto
Iowa City Couple Visits Father as Sabbath Ends
Mr and Mrs Hahn of Iowa City spent the Sabbath with her father Mr Parker here. A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Vincent Sojka residing south of there.
Local Readers Note Passages From City Visit And Rain Request
Chas. Carson of Anderson Indiana returned home last night after a month’s visit at this place. Farmers report the shing is done and request rain soon. Fr. L. Dode of Davenport and G C Raguet of your city had dinner at W L Derby’s yesterday.
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Chas. Carson
Anderson
Ind
Fr. L. Dode
Davenport
GC. G. Raguet
Derby
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