Council Accepts Light Plant Bid for Chicago Firm
The city council accepted the Electrical Equipment Company of Chicago bid for construction of the municipal light plant at 12510 dollars, with contract terms for boiler and engine components and a mix of arc and incandescent lighting. Mayor elects to review plans before signing. several local contractors will perform portions of the work and phased payments were outlined.
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Electrical Equipment Company of
Chicago
Electrical Equipment Company
Qunto
Electrical Equipment Company of Chicago
Cochrane Ifeater
Idea
J. D. Glasgow
J. W. Peterson
Monadnock
Wilson
The
Mr. Peterson
A. KR. Robert, Son
St Paul
Ideal
Robert C. Gregg
J. T. Marron
Rock Island, II
Electric Construction Company
City committees discuss light plant and sewage plans
Citizens questions prompt discussion of erecting a light plant linked to water works with Prof Hisee to be secured if built. Sewer plans discussed with Prof Marston to provide disposal plant specifications. Sidewalk committee opposes changes to North Main Street walk.
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Chas. Hebener
Hisee
Sewer Committee
Reduced One Way Settlers Rates To West Coast States
Reduced one way settlers rates offered during September and October via Iowa Central railway to California Washington Oregon Montana Idaho Utah and British Columbia with stopovers allowed. See local ticket agent or A B OCutu OP TA. Minneapolis 5024 Wm Owen and company to be at the Graham next Monday evening Sept 1 Tuesday the 2od war an error.
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Iowa Central Railway
Pointe
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Utah
British Columbia
Wm Owen and Company
Graham
Lawn fete at the St James Parish invites all
A local lawn fete at St James Parish invites residents to attend with friends. The informal gathering emphasizes community fellowship and simple outdoor activities for families and neighbors.
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St. James Parriah
Visiting and travel notes from Fairfield and surrounding towns
Aug 26 items show Clem Paisley of Fairfield visiting town and Mrs Will Tassett of Chicago visiting parents. Various residents travel to Des Moines for the state fair and to Minnesota for business. Local reunions and visits to homes are noted, along with a testimonial about Electric Bitters aiding a man from Eaton for indigestion.
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Will Tassett
Chicago
TC. Wood
Birmingham
New Barber Shop Opens on the Square After September
Shells barger announces a barber shop will open on the square after September 8 in the room formerly used by W. C. Nelson. Three chairs will be installed. Competition promises better work and a 64.4 rating.
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Shells Barger
W. C. Nelson
McKains Move to Brighton Area Washington
Mr and Mrs J R McKain moved to the Brighton vicinity in Washington after shipping their household goods ahead. The advertorial note praises Rocky Mountain Tea and its health benefits for a thriving family, signed Mic J A Stewart.
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J &R McKain
Brighton
Washington
Mic
J. A Stewart
Special Train to Des Moines for State Fair Runs Five Days
Agent Rowland announces the Rock Island will operate a special train from Washington station to Des Moines due to the State fair. The train departs each morning at six and returns at 10 55 p m, running on August 25 26 27 28 and 29.
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Rock Island
Des Moines
Rowland
Washington
Dust in the Mont Pelew region and volcanic alerts
Advices from Dominica report clouds of dust seen toward Mont Pelew Martinique between 10 AM and 4 PM Monday and intermittent detonations heard in the morning. Light volcanic dust showers affected Dominica.
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St. Thomas
W. L
Dominica
Mont Pelew
Martinique
Dr King’s New Discovery Heralded as Cure for Croup
J A Johnston of Broughton Georgia details long bronchitis misery and declares he was cured by Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. He credits the remedy with his wife’s asthma relief and calls it the best croup medicine. Trial bottles offered free at Stewart’s pharmacy.
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Letter
Ree
Pierce
Invalids' Hotel
Sw Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
R. V. Pierce
N.Y
Minnie Tillotson
Potomac
Vern Co
J. A. Johnston
Broughton
Dr. King
Stewart's Pharmacy
Opera House orchestra season lineup announced
The Opera House announces an eight member season with L. J. Wilmot as violinist and leader Nica leenhart and Louis Bard on harp and violin Chas. Strain on flute and piccolo J. F. Burnham, Pollock Wallace on clarinet, Chas. Chance on string bass, Fred Ferguson on cornet and Pantatorium on trombone. Open Sundays nine to ten A M. 6302 to Ry na.
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L. J. Wilmot
Nica Leenhart
Louis Bard
Chas
Strain
J. F. Burnham
Pollock Wallace
Chance
Cornet
Fred Ferguson
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Ation System
J.D. Glasgow
Chas Hiebener
Washington Illuminating Company
Hebener
Bissell
Dimities
India
T Centa
Mercer & Chilcote
SOL Rich & CO
Echo
Columbia Pharmacy
the Municipal League
Ookaloosa
Mittee
Prof. Marston
the Sidewalk Committee
Weat Main Street
Hrightesn
Clem Paisley
Fairfield
Miss Lyne of
Richwood
Hrighton
Crawfordeville
Milan Shields
Cora Anderson
J. S Maxwell Home
W. W. Twinam and
W. P Davidson
John Higgins of
Winfield
Crawfordsville
A. E. Rosas
J. Ross
H. Robbins, J. Neal and
Silas Sewell
Missouri
W. A. Harper
Minnesota
S.C Fletcher
Wayland
M. Meek
J. Hout
J. Buxbaum
Maxwells
W. K. Logan
Thos. Stewart
Thomas
Keota
Ethel Risk
Ollie
Leona Dunbar
Grace Hill
Vis
T. KR. McMillan Home
Calvio Farrier
Plainwell, Rao
Henry Bear
Edwards
Davenport
Otto Scheibel
C. CO. Harlan
Eaton, Q
Stewart Pharmacy
Burt
Omaha
Neb
Horace G. Burt
Union Pacifia Railway
W. Arnett
Indianapolis
Hay County
Ray City
Mich
Handy Bros
Tecla Cement Company
Charlotte
N.C
Tom Jones
Bartholin
Freeport
Lif
Rock City
Here
William Bartholin
JEWIS
Wheeler & Wilson
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg, CO
Wabash Ave
Chicago, Ill
Por
Oscar Solbrig
Washington, Iowa
ACME
Harwoods
South Side
Opera House Orchestra
Pantatorium
Ryna
Snake Skin
Shark Skin
Drap de Alma
Armore
Poplin
New York
Graham Theatre
Warren, Moore, Manacer
Iowa
Wm.owen
J. W. McConnell and Company
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
the School For Scandal
Carris East Side
Arkansaw
Chas. R. Parkinson
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