Classified Notice Fragments From Journal Office
A fragmentary ad sheet offers a door key and inquiries for a property near the Journal office. It lists a fresh cow for sale, a seven room house for rent southeast of the square, a furnished room near the square, and a help-wanted note for a hustling young man offering 60 per month plus expenses with Clark & Co. in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Mra. W
Clark & Co
4Th and Locust Sts
Phila
Riverside guest list and travel notes fill local page
Names and movements dominate the scene as K Hearing visits Mia, attorney Charles Patterson travels to Washington and New York, Ed Miller’s newborn son Kyle heads to Cotter on business, and numerous locals depart or arrive for visits, fairs, or family events around Riverside and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Patterson
Seattle
Wash
A. H. Pattterson
West Washington Street
Washington, D.C
New York
Ed Miller
T.C. Kyle
Cotter
Colorado Letter on Mountain Camp Misadventures
In a vivid camp diary H R Stark recounts a tense search for a missing climber who later returns after five hours on a nearby peak. The tone mixes humor and rugged adventure as the party praises the landscape and reflects on the encampment’s daily rewards. The writer previews more on mountain climbing experiences to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Baird
Chas. Cunningham
Absalom
Miss
Old Earth
H. R. Stark
Storm Damage Halts Radio Links Between Brighton and City
Communication with other stations is cut off due to storm damage to telephone lines. The Brighton to city route bore the brunt with trees blocking roads and wire lines. Auditor Lagham, surveying near Grace Hill, reports extensive damage including a brick house razed on the George Brinton farm and widespread tree obstructions. Winds appeared strongest near Grace Hill, suggesting the storm center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Lagham
Grace Hill
George Brinton
Local camping party plans Coneville expedition
A party of about fifteen, including Misses Latta Dixon Rankin MccVonnaughey Maughlin Siogmaster Dill and Messrs Gallagher Taylor Baker McConnaughey Taylor, leaves this evening for a camping trip near Coneville likely to last two weeks with Mrs Dixon as chaperon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coneville
Lona Latta
Ollie Dixon
Bridge Rankin
Grace MccVonnaughey
Vera Maughlin
West Chester
Ombra Siogmaster
Grace Hill
Sadie Dill
Crawfordsville
Harley Gallagher
Mills Taylor
Elwyn Baker
Harlo McConnaughey
Frank Taylor
B. F. Dixon
Drunks in White Court After Saturday Disturbance
Three men Charlie Munson Jim Carson and Jack Figgins faced Judge White for drunken disorderly conduct after repeated disturbances in the square. Marshal Norton had to arrest them and return them home. Judge White fined each $15 and 20 days in county jail with costs. they chose the fine and freedom over jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
Squire Folger
Judge White
Marshal Norton
Charlie Munson
Jim Carson
Jack Figgins
Runaway Colt Roams City From Park to Church
A colt tied to a park fence escaped its bridle and ran through the south side streets, smashing a cart near the Opera House and frightening a team owned by Harry Kracaw. The horse-drawn vehicle damaged at a watering trough and a rider named J. O. Wilcox faced a lively morning. Nearby, news of visits and personnel changes include Mrs. Ednad Terry Matheny of Mena Arkansas visiting relatives, J Hoops taking baker duties for L Z Miksch, and Eustace Mantuca resigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Anderson
Opera House
Harry Kracaw
Columbia Corner
Cowger’s
Covenanter
Mr. Anderson
Kracaw
Harry
J. O. Wilcox
State fair announces special bulletin for crowds
The secretary issues a special bulletin outlining the fair week program firework displays on August 27 and portraits of Conger Grant and candidates. Improvements include water closets for ladies and men, enhanced cleaning, and efforts to ensure comfort. Railroads offer round trips. exhibitors may use a reduced fare with secretary approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Conger
General Grant
Rock Island
King Victor Emmanuel III Takes Oath as King of Italy
The new king’s oath was taken Saturday with loud popular acclaims. Other items report British forces killing Ashanti fighters in West Africa, Marshal Djevad Pasha’s death, and census workers missing in Yukon. Heat deaths rise in New York City area. foot and mouth disease spreads across most of Europe. Travel ads promote discounted tours and transatlantic options via major lines from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Emmanuel III
Italy
Navy Department
West Africa
Shah
Ostend
Texas
the Elysee
Paris
Persia
Djevad Pasha
Turkey
Yukon River
Europe
Norway
Sweden
Tolland
New York City
Local visitors arrive in town for family visits
Marvin White and wife of North Granby Conn arrive to visit their son H L White of the J B Crail dry goods store in Fairfield. Miss Wattie Chilcote returns to work in New York after a week in Oskaloosa. Mrs James Lewis of Oskaloosa visitsJer y Hopping home south of the city while Lewis travels north for Lewis Bros. business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Mullen
Sigourney
Col
D.J. Palmer
Des Moines
Fred Neiswanger
Millersburg
Chas.o Brown
Williamsburg
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Lucy
Columbus Junction
Frank Lampher
Rock Island
Elsie Stapp
Cotter
Elizabeth Poor
Burlington
Sadie Pickard
Quincey
M. W. Bailey
Harry Horne
St. Paul
Chas, Shaffer
Eldon
Nick Lesser
Harper
T. T. Keeley
R A. Orr
Denver
Eity
Orr
South Washington
Marvin White
North Granby, Conn
Fairfield
H. L. White
J. B Crail Dry Goods
James Lewis
Oskaloosa
R Lewis
Lewis Bros
Thug Commits Death by Own Action After Shootout
Reports from Goodland and surrounding areas describe a Union Pacific robber killed by self inflicted gunshot as flames consumed a burned house after a Friday escape. W. A. Dempsey identified by Denver officers as a posse member shot in the fight. J. D. Riggs hospitalized. Geo. Cullins expected to recover. Other notices include gas explosion injuries in Kenosha and a Fargo Dispatch on Prohibition party ticket in St. Paul. Rattlesnakes drive movement in Tekonsha marshes. one three foot reptile killed before Exchange Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Goodland
Kas
Union Pacific
Denver
W. A. Dempsey
J. D. Riggs
Geo. Cullins
Drownings in Washington and Winnipeg Mission Escape
Washington Indiana reports Miss Alma Osborne and Melville M Wood drowned after Wood tried to save Osborne who fell into a White River sink hole. Their bodies remain missing. Minneapolis arrival notes Miss Charlotte Hawes missionary and Miss Chalfant traveling from Vancouver to Pittsburgh escaping Boxers near the Wei Hsin mission between Beijing and Shanghai. Chal fant unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
Alma Osborne
Melville M. Wood
Wood
Osborne
White River
Minneapolis
Charlotte A. Hawes
Miss Chalfant
Frank Chalfant
China
Vancouver
Pittsburg
Miss Hawes
Chalfant
Wei Hsin
Peking
Shanghai
Farvey Baird 14 Dies By Own Hand in Carthage
In Carthage Illinois on August 13 Farvey Baird aged 14 died by suicide with a shotgun. No motive or cause for the act is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Ill
Illinois National Guard funds exhausted defunding drills halted
The Illinois National Guard faces a $210000 annual appropriation shortfall within August. A deficit of $25000 to $30000 delays new accounts and prevents payments until a deficiency appropriation passes. Camp Logan and Camp Lincoln ranges close. no competitive drills or range work foreseen. Shortage blamed on Pana Virden Carterville strikes and prior Spanish American War spending. Government returns about 800000 but funds go to general revenue. Also noted: Professor Charles Venable of University of Virginia has died. Spain-US extradition convention approved. Chicago plumbers and gasfitters union allocates 1500 for Chicago strikers. Washington records 101 degrees Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ills
Illinois National Guard
National Guard
Camp Logan
Camp Lincoln
Pana
Virden
Carterville
General Revenue Fund
National Guard Fund
Linccoln
Charles Venable
University of Virginia
Spain
United States
International Convention of
Newark
N. J
Chicago
Washington
Livery Barn Adverts and Travel Promotions
An old notice promotes a new livery and hack barn with farm and horse services, urges trials and a phone contact, and includes a seller for fruit trees. It also advertises Atlas of China for 15 cents, a railway excursion rate to multiple western destinations, and travel deals via Cedar Rapids Route with dates and agents listed.
Iowa Central Excur sion Tickets For Meetings
Iowa Central announces low fare excursion tickets for Humboldt Annual Summer Assembly L O G T Training School and Grand Lodge event plus Clinton Mississippi Valley Spiritualists Association Camp Meetings July 25 and August 26. One and one third fare round trip or certificate plan available. For tickets and info, contact Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Humboldt
Grand Lodge
T. Ang
Clinton
Iowa
Mississippi Valley Spiritualists Association
Geo.s Batty
Marshalltown
Real Estate Money to Loan at the Very Lowest Rates
A local ad offers real estate money to loan with $5,000 available at 5 percent interest. The notice emphasizes very low rates and quick approval for borrowers seeking property financing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. A. Miller
Stewart
East Side
Ari Kh
M. Lombardo
North Side Square
National Bank
CWA
W. RB. Jeffrey
A. Anderson
Ana
Euu Vashier
J.T. Anderson
Washington County
Ings Bank
Cotosea
Jos. Knox
A. Watts
Vashier
Knox
V. P
M. Kbok
First National Bank
Washington, Iowa
Wm. Blsir
A. Hi. Wallace
Joseph Keck
D. H. Keck
L.D. Robinson
Ranwart
J. F. Henderson
SF Hotel
Allen
R. F. Riley
Smouse
A .S. Hays
Temple Building
K. Hearing
Riverside
Mia
Arrows
Trafic Lupt
Merrell
Ed Page
Wm Bogenkamp
Frank Alberson
Lizzie Hunting
Winfield
Horace McCormick
Letts
RR. Lane
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
West
Daily Tribune
Weer
Colorado
Ednad Terry Matheny
Mena, Ark
Dr William Terry
Berdo
the Heights
J. Hoops
L. Z Miksch
Eustace Mantucba
Iorur
Homeseekers
Utah
Detroit
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Yellowstone National Park
Old World
White Star Line
Red Star Line
International Transportation Co
F. E Stewaart
Thug
Kenosha, Wis
Henry B. Beck
Henry R. Beck
Ira Tower
Ramus Christensen
Henry Andrea
L. A. Wondreyka
Fargo
John Carmody
Tekonsha
Mich
Exchange Bank
Illinois
E. Dayton, Prop
C. T. Arnold
M. E. Church
B. & N.W. Bulletin
Burlington & Northwestern
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood
Springs
Colo
Odgen
Hot Springs
Spearfish
Deadwood
Custer
Sheridan
Wyo
Fox, Agt
Farmers’ National Congress
Full Particulars Inc
G. Faarmer
A.G
P &T.A B
C. BR
N. Ry
Iowa Central Bulletin
Lewis
Ac Naedt
J. B. Lewis Company
Boston
Lewis L Pi
Kembie
Expressee
Emble Flower Co
Lowa
of BF. Dixon & Co
Washington City
B. F. Dixon & Co
United States Fidelity and Guarant Company
Keoku
B.f.dixon, Co
L. D. Robinson's
D. Robin
Little Folks
O. Solbrig
Rew and Bicycle
Opfra House
Phiadelphia
Fine Servicen
Des Moines Valley Division
D. M. Val
Knoxville
Des M
N. W
Peoria
Cinei Na
Burlington Assengers
Annapolis
Man
Tower Centra
Mason City Mail
Dadiv
Way Freight
Sun
Peoria Express
Peoria Mail
Marsh
C&n Way
Oliver
Nostland
Conner
JIN Tittemore
Tan, van. Mesehsiit
Tsikh
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!