Barn on Brinton Farm Blown Down in Storm
A barn on the Geo Brinton farm near the site of the old brick house was blown down yesterday morning during the storm. The structure was valued mainly as a hay barn. Alva Eckerman left for Centerville after visiting his brothers Clark and Guy. A reception for Eckerman occurred at the Will Mefarland home in south Washington Tuesday night. L Bennett of Brighton was a business caller in town today.
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Geo. Brinton
Alva Eckerman
Clark
Guy
Centerville
Will Mefarland
South Washington
L. Bennett
Brighton
The Place to Get What You Want Luncheon Supplies
A catalog advertises a wide assortment of luncheon items including pickled meats and fishes potted and deviled turkey chicken and ham ox tongues chipped and sliced beef ham and veal loaf canned fish marmalades pickles and related goods.
Lightning kills horse owned by I Raymond near Ainsworth
Ainsworth Iowa August 16 Yesterday morning a storm struck and killed a horse owned by I Raymond. The animal was insured with Farmers Mutual. A corn crib on Daniel Sullivan’s farm was only slightly damaged and insured with Cedar Rapids company. Also notes on new telephone line poles and local people traveling to events and farm work.
Anti-Imperialism Rally Highlights Roosevelt Bryan Rift
At Indianapolis the Liberty Congress of the National Anti Imperialist League drew about 300 delegates though attendance was light. George Boutwell urged backing Bryan for president and denounced McKinley’s China policy as warlike while warning England's downfall. Roosevelt itinerary leaked, with Detroit speech Sept 8 and multi state stops ahead.
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Indianapolis
Liberty Congress
National Anti-Imperialist League
Edwin Burritt Smith
George
Boutwell
Bourke Cochran
George 8
Republican Party
Bryan
Tombson Hall
Washington
Lincoln
Jefferson
Thomas A. Hendricks
Oliver P. Morton
William Melkinley
William Jennings Bryan
Dives
Harisees
Gamaliel Bradford
McKinley
William J. Bryan
China
Congress
Lie
Assyria
Rome
Carthage
England
Great Britain
Mrs Singmaster and daughters depart for California
Mrs V Singmaster and her daughter Sophia along with Miss McCarty began a morning trip to California from the city, leaving with plans for the long journey and expected visits along the way.
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V. Singmaster
Sophia
Miss McCarty
California
Sauer Dashes to Cedar Rapids for Democratic Convention
W Sauer left last night for Cedar Rapids to attend the Democratic convention and buy goods for his store. Joseph Sauer’s two daughters of Iowa City are visiting at C F Sauer’s for a few weeks, Wm Morton of Burlington was a visitor here this morning.
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W. Sauer
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Sauer
Iowa City
C.F. Sauer
Wm. Morton
Burlington
Barn Fire Destroys Matt Brinton’s Barn and Contents
A large barn owned by Matt Brinton about five miles north was struck by lightning yesterday morning and burned with hay and Brinton’s tools and machinery inside. Loss is severe but partially insured. Vera and Blanche Brinton returned from Burlington. Rev. If A. Ingham left for Fremont for M. E. conference. Some attendees went to Oskaloosa for the Woodmen picnic this forenoon.
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Matt Brinton
Here
Rain and visits mark town notes including picnics
A heavy rain and an electrical storm touched the area as Fred Gorbin returned to Oborne Kansas after a two week visit with his brother B B and sister Mrs Palmateer. Dr Kilgore and family left for Oskaloosa to attend the Woodman picnic. The Sunday school basket picnic is postponed to Friday Aug 24 in Orayne's Grove. Calvin Craven is growing weaker.
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Fred Gorbin
Oborne
Kaw
B. B
Mrs. Palmateer
Winthrop
Dr. Kilgore
Oskaloosa
Woodman
Orayne's Grove
Calvin Craven
Frequent visits mark Johnson’s Belknap trips
Walter Johnson was a passenger this morning for Belknap. His visits are becoming quite frequent down there. J. K. Helmwick returned to Columbus Junction this morning after a pleasant visit with his brother W. EL here. A. Risk left yesterday for a visit in Ollie.
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Walter Johnson
Belknap
J. K. Helmwick
Columbus Junction
W. EL
A. Risk
Ollie
Des Moines Pastor to Deliver Temperance Address
Rev. A C Douglass of Des Moines will give a temperance lecture in the city on Monday evening. He leads the First United Presbyterian church and is noted for strong oratory. A business meeting of the Good Citizenship organization will follow, with the venue possibly the Methodist church.
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A.C. Douglass
Des Moines
Fist United Presbyterian Church
Good Citizenship Organization
Methodist Church
RB. F. Dixon & Co
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Washington
Keoku Counties
Visits From Missouri and Illinois Visitors
Mrs Nichols and her son Wilson arrived from Vinton to visit in Havre. Mrs Marrill, from Chicago via Kansas City, stayed with her sister Mrs C R Pleiser who also accompanied her home from Kansas City.
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Marrill
Chicago
Kansas City
C. R. Pleiser
Pleiser
Foot Race Ends In Draw On City Square
Mircall Norton and Tim Arthur raced a block before the marshal collapsed halting the event. Both finished on a line, resulting in a draw amid claims Norton can run fast.
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Mircall Norton
Tim Arthur
Marshall
Marshall Norton
Judge White's office moves to new quarters behind Dr Jenkins
Justice will no longer be dispensed in the building occupied by Judge White. Today his office fixtures were moved to their new quarters at the rear of Dr Jenkins office. The quarters are well arranged and very convenient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge White
Rock Island Couple Married Amid Teletype Trials
David Mueller and Emma iatbje, 80, wed last Sunday at Rock Island with budget constraints guiding the ceremony. The groom could not speak English nor cover the license fee, but Justice W W Clark conducted the ceremony without charge after a brief explanation. A collection funded breakfast and possibly dinner. Mrs Mueller, reportedly with 810, faced prior trouble tied to a College Street fire. An ice cream social at St James church lawn moves to St James school this evening. all invited.
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David Mueller
Emma Iatbje
Rock Island
Mueller
Iowa City
Brockway
College Street
Iowa
St James’ Church Lawn
St. James’ School
Long Lost Civil War Snippet Remains Show Yankee Pride Over Cotton
An old Civil War reminiscence recalls Professor Alfred B. Adams describing a Banks era raid where Union troops seized cotton bales marked C S A and repainted them U S A. The tale ends with a humorous reply from a Southern prisoner about misread labels. Also included are antiquated notes on ancient cattle handling and a satire on stock trading in Pharaoh times.
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Alfred B. Adams
New York
Red River
Nathaniel T. Banks
Europe
Yank
United States of America
Confederate States of America
United States of American Cotton Stealing Association
Saturday Evening Post
Gentle love prompts a long distance test of character
A lover questions his beloved's gentleness and patience and plans a distant call to reveal the truth. The Indianapolis Journal notes a light social life helps maintain interest as friends advance, with a touch of satire on envy and fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Ladies’ Home Journal
Detective and Lady of the House Describe Buggy Ride Clues
A detective questions a woman about a buggy sighting, detailing the outfit of the other woman and noting the possible trail. An advertisement then promotes Dr. John R. Guthrie a magnetic healer offering treatment without drugs from 313 West North Street Washington Iowa with a 25 cent cold remedy from Stewart's Pharmacy and a guaranteed refund.
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John R. Guthrie
Weltmer School of Osteopathy
Nevada
West North Street
Washington
Iowa
Joan R Gururix
Marri-Lmo
Washington, Iowa
New Livery and Hack Barn Mubber-Tired Bigs Of All Descriptions
Summer excursion rates offered by Burlington and Northwestern travel lines include trips to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City and more with dates of sale June 5 to August 21 many with round trip fares plus two dollars. Iowa Central also promotes low rates for upcoming gatherings including Humbldt Anouel Summer Assembly Grand Lodge and training events with one third fare certificates.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood
Springs
Colo
Salt Lake City
Qodgen
Utah
Hot Springs
Spearfish
Deadwood
Custer
S.D
Sheridan
Wyo
WW. G. Fox. Agt
Iowa Central
Humbldt
O.G .Vo
Grand Lodge
Clinton
Lowa
Mississippi Valley Spiritualists Association
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Railway prospectus touts growth from new lines and dairy districts
The Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Railway promotes town prosperity along its routes, highlighting new lines from Worthington to Hardwick and Germania toward Faribault. It markets Rake and Walters as dairy-rich sites, invites skilled workers, and advertises lands for sale with directions to contact Gen's Townsite Agent THos H. Brown in Sioux Falls SD.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Worthington
Nobles County
Hardwick
Rock County
Minnesota
Reading
Wilmot
Lismore
Kenneth
Germania
Kossuth
Winnebago
Iowa
Faribault
Freeborn
Steele
Rice
United States
Rake
Winnebago County
Walters
Faribault County
Thos H. Brown
Sioux Falls
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Stewart's
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
East Side
Warfel
M. Lombardo
National Bank
W. BR. Jeffrey
A. Anderson
J. T. Anderson
Ass't
Washington County
Ings Bank
Pay Aterest
Don General Banking
Jos. Knox
A. White
Hd. Kaos
V. P
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Ase
First National Bank
Wm. Blair
A. H. Wallace
Joseph Keck
0. H. Keck
L. D. Robinson
Jank Stewart
J. F. Henderson
R. F. Riley
Smouse
Todd Stuart
Chicago Tribune
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William Irving
J. H. Mahoney
Monument
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Missouri
Daniel Lisa
Ninety-sixth Street Docks
John Amecker
Switzerland
Keota
Richmond
West Chester
A. C. Douglass
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Bowman Bros
Justice Court
Egypt
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Laban
Zaphh U-To
Joseph the Wise
Apophies
Prithee
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Mary E. Lewis
Tanner, Gilmer Co. W. Va
Stewart’s Pharmacy
E. Dayton, Prop
BLO & N.W. Bulletin
Burlington & Northwestern
Iowa Central Bulletin
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Washington City
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L. D. Robinson's
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