Sunday School Convention in West Chester Iowa
The Wash ington county 8. 8. Association holds its annual Sunday School Convention in the U P church West Chester Iowa on August 27 28 1901. The program includes prayers papers addresses and discussions led by Rev W H Romig Rev R W Taylor Miss Nellie Dayton and others with officers D J Palmer N Easley W A Phillips G H Pratt L E Latta and M Rittenhouse guiding the event. Delegates from each school invited. entertainment arranged by West Chester hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County 8. 8. Association
U. P
West Chester
Iowa
D. J. Palmer
A. Wheelright
Nellie Dayton
Munec
KR. W. Taylor
Muate
F. A. Zickefoose
Alma Sowash
A.M. Stevenson
E. M. Rittenhouse Music
Kila Dunbar
Hanley
Association
D.J. Palmer
Lecture to Open Monday With Father Nugent
The course opens Monday evening September 9 with Father Nugent delivering A Life Size Portrait of God. The event is presented by Manson & Co at 74 Board of Trade, Chicago. Estimated attendance 60. No further details provided.
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Father Nugent
Manson & Co
Board of Trade
Chicago
Tragic Train Death Near Wall Iowa
A young man was struck and killed by a fast train in Wall Iowa on August 23. He could not be identified beyond a cigarette box bearing the name Clifford Kelly of Des Moines.
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Wall
Iowa
Clifford Kelly
Des Moines
Remarkable Cure With Chamberlain’s Remedy
A Bokwalter Ohio family praised Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a neighbor's infant nearly died from illness. A bottle given with proper directions led to full recovery in two days, with the child now healthy. The remedy is sold at the local pharmacy and Cook & Herman.
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Curtis Baker
Bokwalter
Chamberlain
Aed
Eee Pharmacy
Cook & Herman
Corner in Potatoes and Mob Threat at Gypsy Camp
In Chicago market news prices for peaches outrun potatoes signaling a potential corner on tubers as northwest farmers hold shipments. A mob attacked a Gypsy camp after rumors that children were kidnapped, police arrested the camp's sixty five residents while no children were found. Bottles with registered marks are being recycled under a new law prompting two clearing houses in Chicago. A land dispute in Eight-Inch Strip Justice Duggan's court will see fifty witnesses testify next week. A tax opinion backs taxing railroad property worth 200 billion. Dr William R Harper receives Legion of Honor for French studies. Janitors seek union-only basement housing and protest nonmembers.
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Chicago
Northwest
the- Napers
South Side
General Assembly
Peared
Duggan’s
Landcourt
J. B. Berry
John Robus
Berry
Death of D N Thompson marks loss to community
D N Thompson died after a long illness at his suburban home near the city, leaving a wife Anna McKee and three surviving children. He founded the Farmers Bank in 1888 and served as president, supported education, helped build the Academy, and was a zealous member of the First Presbyterian Church. Funeral held at First Presbyterian Church, with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Thompson
Farmers Bank
Anna McKee
Henry County
Iowa
Anna Belle
Nancy May
Oraandj
First Presbyterian Church
S. D Jewell
W. F. Jones
Oak Hill Cemetery
Butler Weekly Times
Missouri
Local notes from surrounding towns Aug 23
Misas Marie Rush returns from a two month visit to Zanesville Ohio. Mr and Mrs G A Carson travel to Keota to see the ball game. Young Ladies Missionary Society holds a comfort packing at Florence Porters home. W C White and R McBride attend the Winfield fair. Karl Erdice visits friends in Keota for the ball game. Joe McConnell and family visit Ottumwa. Thos Harding returns from Young Hickory Ohio. Miss Wonderly visits Lettie Trotter.
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Misas Marie Rush
Zanesville
Ohio
G. A. Carson
Joe McConnell
Mrs McConnell
Ottumwa
Thos. Harding
Young Hickory
Miss Wonderly
Lettie Trotter
Clear Lake Emerges as Northwest Summer Resort
Immensely popular yearly growth brings crowds to Clear Lake, the northwest’s premier summer retreat. Accessible via the Iowa Central Railway, it becomes the fashionable getaway for all. Ticket agents offer detailed particulars and a booklet upon request.
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Clear Lake
Northwest
Iowa Central Railway
Notice to drivers on possession and rider rules
Notice sent to W. D. Shearer of the U.S. Express office states drivers are strictly responsible for all express in their possession and that no other person may ride on the wagons. It directs enforcement of this rule without further notification.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway Company
Minnesota
Reading
Wilmont
Lismore
Kenneth
Walters
Conger
Taos
H. Brown
Gen
B. Crs& N R’y
Sioux Falls
Ben
W. D. Shearer
U.S. Express
US Express Co
Rectol the Great Pile Cure Sold By J H Stewart
Rectol advertised as a guaranteed pile cure sold by J H Stewart for 50 cents per package with free samples and a pay-if-not-cured policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rector
J. H. Stewart
J. H Stewart
Rock Island Route Runs Special Train for State Fair
The Rock Island line will operate a special passenger train Monday through Friday from August 26 to 30. Depart Washington at 5 20 a m arrive Des Moines 9 50 a m depart Des Moines 6 40 p m arrive Washington 11 20 p m. Round trip fare is 3 50 or 4 20 with fair admission.
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Rock Island
Washington
Des Moines
Sheeting Muslin Widths Displayed in Fall Sale
Readable fragments show muslin sheeting widths labeled for a fall sale. Local shop displays indicate standard yardage and price per yard. Prominent items include yardage suitable for garments and home use.
A Chinese Stratagem Ends Rajah Suran’s Eastward Campaign
The account describes Rajah Suran’s conquests in the east except China. To deter him, Chinese officials sent a deceptive ship loaded with rusted nails and planted trees, claiming youth and growth during the voyage. The rajah, fooled by the tale, believed China distant and withdrew his invasion plan.
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Rajah Suran
India
East
China
No, a Man Should Not Wear Cheap Clothes
A Chicago Herald aphorism notes that pride in birthright and gratitude to God do not justify wearing cheap attire, warning against snobbery and implying dignity comes from character rather than clothes.
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Chicago Herald
Panama Doctor Claims Cure For Young Patient
Dr Charles H Utter of Panama Colombia reports treating a 16 year old girl with a severe illness. He says a remedy named Chamberlains Colera and Diarrhoea Remedy was tried a last resort and within eight hours she improved and by one week was fully well. Sold by Stewart s Pharmacy and Cook Sherman s.
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Charles H. Utter
Panama
Colombia
Chamberlain
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Shermans Oe
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