West Chester Sensation Settled at Ainsworth
In West Chester Iowa on February 28 a disturbance occurred when Mrs. William Thrapp separated from her husband eight weeks earlier and attempted to take a train with their child. He and his father tried to seize the child at the depot, a scuffle erupted with bystanders, and the wife fled with the child aboard the train while concern remained for further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Iowa
William Thrapp
James Asker
Ohlo
Fe Goor
Passegers
Reni
Mana
Neighbors enjoy dinner and social visits reported in Ainsworth
W A Walker and wife hosted a six o'clock dinner with neighbors. The Fread Koapp case settled with Fread paying five and Koapp covering costs. P Nichols won about forty dollars on a farm sale commission. Cecy Hinchee hosted a pie and pound party at J W Lyford home. A J Peterson and wife visited Keithsburg relatives. Mrs T J Easter and Mrs Chas Pearson with Miss Sarah Crawford visited locally. Joe McConnell with wife arrived on No 16 and plan to reside on Cathurst farm. A few Masons traveled to Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
W. A. Walker
Fread-Koapp
Fread
Koapp
P. Nichols
Cecy Hinchee
J. W. Lyford
A. J. Peterson
Keithsburg
Lil
T. J. Easter
W. T. Trotter
Joe McConnell
No. 16
Cathurst Farm
J. M. Haines
Masonic Fraternity
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville lodge hosts evening reception
A night event details a reception given by the Crawfordsville lodge inviting members and guests to attend and mingle in a formal gathering at the lodge hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Graham patrons hype former devil's auction show
An advertisement touts Charles H. Yates's Former Devil's Auction in Graham as the greatest attraction with 35 people, one carload of scenery and music, claiming elaborate electric effects, dancing, pantomime, and high production value. It promises refunds if attendees deny its greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Chas. H
Elght Electric
Wankken Moore
Mar. Graham
Weather forecast for Iowa from The Evening Joy SAL
The forecast notes fair conditions with snow this afternoon in parts of Iowa. Heaviest snow likely in extreme northwest areas tonight. Warmer conditions expected Thursday, with extreme northwest staying unsettled overnight.
Winter Talk From Kinoguaher on Farm Work and Markets
A letter from Kinoguaher Oklahoma dated February 22 1900 reports no winter, no snow or ice, farmers plowing since January sowing oats and pasturing wheat. It notes wheat looks well and beef prices in the market. An excursion is planned for March 6 and March 20 by F B Stewart agent Great Brock Island Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinoguaher
Okl
Stewart
Great Brock Island
Reward Offered For Information In Child's Abduction Case
A $200 reward is offered by the pastor and St. James parish members for information leading to the discovery of the child's mother or those leaving the child at the Sisters of St. James School on February 1, 1900. Send information to OBE Brown in Washington Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ Parish
B. Jacobsmeter
Sisters of St. James’ School
Obe Brown
Washington
Iowa
Katharine Ridgeway Concert Cited as Unmissable Tonight
Unmissable invitation urges attendance at Katharine Ridgeway Concert Co show tonight. Event promotion stresses rarity of such an opportunity and appeals to music patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine Ridgeway Concert Co
Shilohs Consumption Cure Guarantee and Pricing
An advertisement promises Shilohs Consumption Cure with a two thirds usage requirement and refund option if no benefit is observed. Available prices are 25c 50c and 1. At J H Stewarts druggist location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
J. H. Stewart
Draggtist
Moving season and train delays dot local notices
R P Lewis and wife visit relatives in Nira while Lon Briedley travels east. David Bennett from Dublin returns by the morning train. F J Flanigan returns to Valley Junction after a visit. Real estate and banking firms brace for property transfers and loans as moving season nears. Miss Mable Kephart returns from Lee County after city visit. correction issued about guest status. The 11 55 train from Narrow Gunge runs late to 12 45 due to deep snow between Burlington and Winfield. train split into two sections but cleared the drift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Kephart
Lee County
J A. Kephart
Burlington
Winfield
Break Up A Cold Tablets Adverts And Local Notes
A 1899 newspaper page fragment includes an ad for Weeks Break Up A Cold Tablets with a 25 cent price and refund promise. It also reports various local notices and short items about residents, visits, illnesses, baptisms, and community events in Milton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Rev Anthony Robinson Dies. Noted Iowa Revivalist
Ottumwa Iowa reports the death of Rev Anthony Robinson the eldest Iowa evangelist. He died Monday night at age 0 years. His revivalist career is described as one of the west’s most remarkable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip
Henry
Jesus
Ottumwa
Anthony Robinson
Lowa
Mardi Gras Festivities Begin as Rex Arrives in New Orleans
The Mardi Gras celebration is underway in New Orleans with Rex arriving to join parades. Four men died in a Scranton Pennsylvania Mount Pleasant mine accident when a mine carriage broke. A fire in Chicago destroyed the interior and contents of the Manufacturers' building at 51 to 55 Jefferson Street causing a loss of 69000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Rex
Mount Pleasant
Scranton
Manufacturers
Jefferson Street
Chicago
Underground Noises Alarm Indiana Townships
Loud rumbling sounds heard from within the earth frighten residents of Wilmington Conrad and Grant townships. The noises last two to three hours at times. Dr Bechler, experienced with California earthquakes, attributes the events to seismic disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Ind
Wilmington
Conrad
Grant
Bechler
California
Plague Closes Honolulu Case. Ex Convict Bound Over
The Australia arrives from Honolulu. Three fresh plague deaths reported from Honolulu as of Feb 20. Victims include two Chinese men and a half Chinese half Hawaiian woman. Ex convict Fred Foote bound over in Owosso Mich for murder committed ten years ago. paroled in 1807 but drank and violated terms. Wisconsin supreme court quashes contempt against Milwaukee officials over street railway ordinance. Shah of Persia to visit England in July or August. Mishikot Wis sawmill burned, loss $6 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Australia
Honolulu
Associated Press
Owosso, Mich
Fred Foote
McCaughan
Foote
Fenton
Durand
Milwaukee
Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
Two Rivers
Florist E C Keck Housing Greenhouse Address
E C Keck, florist, operates a greenhouse four blocks south east of the postoffice in Washington lows. Phone 91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Keck
Postoffice Washington
Painting and Paper Hanging for Hire and Ads for Life of Moody
A classified note offers painting and paper hanging with years of experience and low prices plus direct paper supply. Separate ad seeks agents for Life of D L Moody by W R Moody and Ira D Sankey, promising high profits, official endorsement, free outfits, and a $300 monthly potential from The Dominion Company Dept. J Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D L Moody
W. R. Moody
Ira D. Sankey
The
Dominion Company
Dept. J
Chicago
Harvey & Warfel Bakery Lunch Counter Ad
A local bakery promotes its bakery line and meals for the public. The ad touts cheap prices and strong reputation for serving meals and lunches. It emphasizes inviting customers to dine in and enjoy the bakery offerings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geichborhood News
Ainsworth News
Chas. Pearson
Sarah Crawford
the Barnum of All
Law. Dennison
G Schilling
Phone 100
New York
Journal
New York Journal
South Africa
Middlefield
Washington, DC
Rocky Mountain
Washinaton
Snes
R. P. Lewis
Wife of the Heights
Nira
Lon Briedley
David Bennett
Dublin
F. J. Flanigan
Valley Junction
Journal Office
Hl. F. Samson
David Livingston
A. Swords and Family
Yarmouth
Keota
F. Swanson
North Henderson
Ill
C A Nelson
L. Bain
Des Moines
Jake Marbourg
Wyman M. Y. Wallace
Minnesota
G. OC. Weldin
W. W. Hoe
Pete Anderson
Toona
Peter Roberts
Illinois
James Cowger
Mr. and
Mrs. Milt Dickens Celebrat
Charles M. Sheldon
Ilia
Matcom Kirk
Robert Hardy
Advance Publishing Co
Milton
Ife
Sexton
Brother
Mr. Strong
Southern Episcopal Church
Virginia
Pingree
Lansing, Mich
Pettijohn
Alma Sanitarium
Germany
Austria
France
William Hodges
Cadillac
Wexford County
Hagerstown
Knightstown
Springfield
Peoria
Williamson County
Chicago Board of Trade
Eeeces
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis Grain
St. Louis
Milwaukee Grain
Northern
Braley
Lower
Detroit Grain
Detroit
Chicago Grain and Produce
M. Lombardo
North Side Square
Nicola
Harmon
Harmon, Eichelberger & Co
Moothart
S. E. Washington
East Side
General
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