Local notes from Fairfield and surrounding towns
Numerous brief items report arrivals and departures of residents from Fairfield and nearby towns. Visitors include Miss Tina Shields, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ward, Miss Mattie Emry, Rev. J. B. Hardy and daughter, and others returning from visits. A piano tuner, Chas Deutschman, will be in town next week. local religious and social references appear throughout.
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Harry Ward
BE. G. Fox
Julius Conger
Chas. . Deutschman
Saling’s
New Industry for Washington Shoptime Boots Works
New company organized with Charles Parkinson as president plans a scoop board and wagon box factory in Highland Park. Capital stock 10 000. Machinery arriving. a twenty horsepower engine and twelve sewing machines to be installed. Start with ten workers, later expand, keeping the plant in Washington.
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Washington Industries
Highland Park
W. C. Nelson
Charlies Parkinson
Charles Parkinson
Maretist
Parkinson
Washington
Journal
Funeral of W A Stiles Held at West Main Street
The funeral for W A Stiles was held yesterday at 2 30 PM from his West Main street residence. Masonic order oversaw ceremonies with Rev Sehreckengast and Rev Allen assisting. G A R members and old soldiers served as escort, pallbearers listed, and interment occurred in City Cemetery.
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W. A. Stiles
West Main Street
Masonic Order
Sehreckengast
Methodist Church
Schreckengast
W. AC. Allen
Covenanter Church
Stiles
G. A. R. Post
Teas
John H. Stewart
J. W. Grinith
Gol. H. Scofield
Dani
Aughey
Corbin
Sterment
Miss Denton Treats Invalid With Remarkable Cure
Washington Ta December 12 1902 Miss Denton reports nine years of female weakness and invalid status now cured after one week of her treatment. A phone number and Benz Hotel room address are provided for contact.
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Washington
Miss Denton
Benz Hotel
Pleasant Social At N S Black Home With Friends
About a dozen friends visited the N S Black home last evening and surprised the hosts with refreshments. The gathering featured dainties, cards, singing, and dancing, making for a pleasant occasion for all involved.
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N. S. Black
Mrs. Black
Jones Leaves Clerkship to Practice Law in Des Moines
Retiring supreme court clerk C.1 Jones begins a law practice in Des Moines effective with the new year. He decided on this path if not serving as clerk again, and his clerkship experience will aid his new career. Win Smouse & 7T0-6b advertise dry wood for sale.
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Jones
Supreme Court
Des Moines
Win Smouse
Wobble Purport to Senate for Trust Legislation Surprises on Statehood
Washington dispatch notes Democrats seek a speaker candidate with minority leader as a leading contender. Williams of Mississippi and Clark of Missouri push for the post while Meier Indiana and MeNan New York mentioned. House salaries rise for postmasters and other officials as talks of future transfers to the Senate continue amid jockeying for leadership.
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Washington
Jan
Richardson
Tennessee
Bonor
Williams
Mississippi
Champ Clark
Missouri
Miere
Indiana
MeleNan
New York
South
Trust legislation prospects and Senate positions described
Senator Hoar predicts no trust bill this session while Cullom’s proposal is sent to Hoar’s committee. Hoar plans a public discussion bill for next session. Custom sees potential benefits from current agitation. Democrats face wavering questions as Beveridge Burnham Nelson Kean and Dillingham back opposition. Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood offers lure of a solid Democratic state. Quay and allies count on a Democratic edge to push the omnibus bill with about a dozen Republican votes.
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Congress
Hoar
Cullom
Senator Hoar
Custom
Beveridge
Burnham
Nelson
Kean
Dillingham
Oklahoma and
Indian Territory
Arkansas
Missouri
Senator Quay
Mob wrecks saloon in Augusta Pike county
A mob of about fifteen men seized John Kronenmeyer's saloon in Augusta Indiana on Monday night. They occupied the premises, consumed liquor, and destroyed bottles, glasses, furniture, and decor. Windows and doors were damaged, and whisky barrels were smashed in the street. Kronenmeyer identified assailants and reported the incident to Petersburg officials, with several arrests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swansville
Ind
John Kronenmeyer
Augusta
Pike County
Southern Railroad
Petersburg
Politician Corona fatally shoots rival editor in Santiago
In Santiago Cuba on January 1 Representative Corona editor of Cubano Libre fatally shot Senor Insula editor of The Republica during a cafe political confrontation. The two rival leaders clashed with canes before Corona fired three times and fled. The incident sparked widespread excitement in the city.
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Santiago
Cuba
Corona
The
Cubano Libre
Senor Insula
Republica
Senor Corona
Young thief tried to cut off woman’s hand for rings
In New York a 10 year old, Henry Goodman, was arrested after attempting to sever Miss May Matthews left hand to steal her $1,500 in diamonds. The attack occurred after an evening ride and supper as a crowd watched. Goodman grabbed Miss Lewis’s bag and slashed Matthews with a knife before being subdued by a policeman.
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New York
Henry Goodman
Miss Lewis
Miss Matthews
Goodman
Ofiver
Pursners
Doan's Kidney Pills Bring Patient Relief in Albany Case
A Harman of Nicola and Harman reports eight years of kidney discomfort with dull loins and disturbed sleep. He cites Doan's Kidney Pills as giving positive relief after use at a local drugstore. Foster Milburn Co. of New York is sole US agent, price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Clann
Peope
Washington
A. Harman
Nicola & Harman
Public Square
East Main St
Dean
Columbia Amacy
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
N. Y
United States
Fine Pure Maple Syrup Featured For Winter Sale
Advertises clear pure maple syrup priced at 1.25 dollars per gallon. Claims common syrups are adulterated and touts product as superior for the winter season.
Cider Advertises Pure Sweet Cider At Two Percent Per Gallon
Advertisement touts cider described as good sweet and undefiled with a price of 2 percent per gallon.
Local cheese praised as finest Herkimer County type
Cheese lovers in the city praise a high grade Herkimer County cheese as the best available. It sells for 18 cents a pound and attracts many fans who would not consider any other kind.
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Herkimer County
New York
A New Snap or Two in Ganned Goods
A short note highlights a new batch of peaches in a store, praising it as the best ever and noting the close association between the peaches and the shop in readers’ minds. The item reads as a quaint promotional snippet.
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Washington
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Lewis
Leewe, Mane Eoria
ICE
Work & Meek
Weat Side Square
Austin & Maass
S.s.w.cor. S
Washington, Iowa
Sam E. Swick
Tina Shields
Fairfield
J. D. Daniels
Presbyterian
T. Beamer
David McKee
Mediapolis
Mattie Emry
Brighton
Roy
J. G. Cunningham
East Main Street
West Point
Iowa
Miss Wright
Keota
Amos Durst
George Pnage
Judson Dolan
Oskaloosa
Anna Minner
G. T. Auld
Eldora
Essley
Dallas City
Ill
Col. Nicola
Young
Millersburg
Fred Neiswanger
W. HL. Mohr
Seneca Dewey
J. B. Hardy
Mr. Hardy
Mary A. Russell
Sinclair and
Sterlit
Allerton
Rey. Masson
Jobe McClelland
Versailes, Mo
Madison Medicine Co
J. H. Stewart
Simon Moritz
Mildred
Pauline
Hi. H. Heinsfurter
L. PD. Young
Hastings
Kas
Mr. Young
J. H. Young
Mr. Winemouse
Ans
Mitten Factory
Con
Board Works
Nige Stationery
E.C. Carris & Co
North Side Druggists
Mr. Stiles
Woblle Puferte
Senate
House
House of Representatives
Latimer
South Carolina
Representative Newlands
Nevada
Representative Hopkins
Illinois
Mason
Tongue
Oregon
Kansas
Long
Curtis
Calderhead
Kanene
Arthur W. Dunn
Politics
Kentucky
Keyes
Katte
Windsor
Windsor Grocery
Smith Premier Typewriter Company
DR. J A Marie
Henry Knecht
Tabor
Akes
Nat! Bank
Rocky Mountain
Retiece Age Cine Co
Madison i
Weil
Accep
North Side
M. Lombardo
E. C. Keck
Florist
Madison St
Hungry Man
Uneeda Biscuit
WIN Smouse & CO
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