A Republican County Central Committee Meeting
Eight members met with W P Moothart in Keota to decide on the Titus Amendment and potential reorganization. Officers were to hold over, awaiting Supreme Court ruling. larger attendance hoped once roads improve. Community updates note local business visitors, illnesses, and shipments of horses, with a political note on promoting home merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
W. P. Moothall
Supreme Court
H. T. Reynolds
W. P. Moothart
J.T. Matthews
Rummage Sale Swindle Sweeps Eastern Town
Two young men ran a fake rummage sale in an eastern town. They rented a hall and advertised to collect goods and pay merchants for space in county wide heralds. They fled with several hundred dollars before the first sale, leaving debt and vanished. Beware of the fake rummage sale man.
System of peddling harms home buyers and dealers alike
The passage discusses a practice affecting both home buyers and dealers, warning against a scheme that pressures the sale or exchange of property. It highlights consumer risks and the need for fair dealing standards in real estate transactions.
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Praise
Mrs. M. J. Fagan of Syracuse writes of severe indigestion with headaches dizziness cold hands and feet and constipation. After nine bottles of Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and several pellets she reports rapid improvement and recommends the medicines to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Fagan
Genesee Street
Syracie¢e
Dr. Pierce
Farm wages rise as married couples sought for tenant houses
The outlook predicts higher farm wages next season and a strong demand for young married couples to occupy tenant houses on local farms. Farmers offer free rent, several cows, a garden, hens, and a monthly salary of 25 to 30 dollars to attract spouses, making marriage incentives widespread and reducing available bachelors and old maids.
Break Up a Cold Tablets Promise Sleep Aid
Advertises Weeks Break Up a Cold Tablets as a cold remedy to battle a bad cold during sleep. Claims no cure no pay and prices the product at 25 cents with Stewart's Pharmacy as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Stewart's
Temperance Meet At Living Lake Church Promotes Reform
A temperance gathering was held last night at Living Lake church northeast of the city. Addresses were delivered by Rev A L Davidson and Robert McConnaughey. Music was provided by the First United Presbyterian church choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Living Lake Church
A. L. Davidson
Robert McConnaughey
First United Presbyterian Church Choir
Rail wrecking attempt blocks Milwaukees westbound train
In Darlington Wisconsin a 690 pound rail was laid across the Pecatonica river bridge at the west end to wreck the west bound train on the Milwaukee road. The plan failed and four tramps are held on suspicion. Separate dispatch from Sioux City reports Col Harlin Baird a prominent northern Nebraska figure and Civil War veteran has died at Dakota City after arriving in 1855.
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Darlington
Wis
Milwaukee Road
Pecatonica River
Sioux City
Harlin Baird
Nebraska
Dakota City
Montreal Fire Halts City Business and Destruction Rises
The January fire in central Montreal wrecked the Board of Trade building and about thirty wholesale warehouses. Losses total around 2.75 million with insurance of 2.025 million across 33 companies. Two men, Rosen the tailor and a Mrs Wilson, are missing amid the ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Board of Trade
Rosen
Wilson
Nation saloon clash ends with Nation freed
Mrs Nation led a saloon smashing attempt in Enterprise Kansas with W C T U allies. Mrs Schilling and other women attacked Nation with a horsewhip. Mayor Hoffman issued warrants, Judge Holt released Nation for disturbing the peace. three women’ s cases continued. Nation vows new warrants claiming attempts to kill during the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Kan
Creek uprising grows more dangerous near Bristow
A telegram from Bristow reports 600 armed Creeks two miles away preparing to attack the town. Marshal Bennett and Agent Shoenfelt swear in deputies and seek protection as soldiers are dispatched from Reno. Indian Agent Shoenfelt asks for more help. one cavalry company cannot handle bands of 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
L.T
Marshal Bennett
Bristow
J. T
Shoenfelt
Reno
Henrietta
Lyman Named Receiver for Third National Bank of Chicago
Washington January 22 The comptroller of the currency appoints David B Lyman president of the Chicago City and Trust company as receiver of the Third National Bank of Chicago replacing H W Jackson who is deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David B. Lyman
Chicago Tithe and Trust Company
Third National Bank of Chicago
H. W. Jackson
Paroled thief Frank Gardner slips toward re imprisonment
Frank Gardner, previously released by Governor Pingree, is suspected of returning to crime in Jackson Michigan. He attempted to pay $2.80 of goods with a forged $20 check drawn on Jackson City Bank in favor of Gardner, signed by George A. MedWell. A bystander Weatherwax vouched for him, McGuinness accepted the check and gave $17.20 change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mich
Frank Gardner
Detroit
Pingree
G. J. Metruiiness
Jackson City Bank
George A. MedWell
McGuinness
Gardner
Weatherwax
Mcffainness
Fire in boarding house burns man dead in Ash tola
A blaze at a boarding house in Ash t o la Somerset county Tuesday night killed one man Samuel Dornstuff of Williamsport and fatally burned Charles Zimmerman of Paxtonville and James Richard of Pummel while others suffered minor burns sprains and cuts. The fire began about 1130 p m in the dining room and spread quickly trapping residents. Insurance partly covers a loss estimated under 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Ashtola
Somerset County
Samuel Dornsitf
Williamsport
Charles W. Zimmerman
Paxtonville
James Richard
Pummel
Evansville Minister Arrested for Counterfeiting in Velpen Case
Rev William H H Wade of the Christian church near Velpen Pike County Indiana was arrested by a deputy U S marshal on counterfeit money charges. He was brought to Evansville and jailed on bail default. A decoy letter led to the arrest and a complete counterfeit outfit was found in his cellar. Wade denies knowledge of the tools. Barney Cato Wade’s brother in law was arrested earlier and implicated the preacher. Officials expect more arrests. Wade ran four churches and just finished a revival at Stendal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
William HH. Wade
Christian Church
Velpen
Pike County
United States
Wade
Barney Cato
Stendal
Cullom Declared United States Senator for Six Years
Springfield Jan 24. The senate and house in joint session declared Shelby M Cullom elected United States senator for six years from March 4 1901. He spoke on a just shipping bill an inter oceanic canal under treaty terms and supported the administrations Philippine policy. He said trusts are not a party issue but condemned harmful large combinations and favored national control. The house adjourned in memory of Queen Victoria after a vote of regret.
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Springfield
Senate
House
Shelby M. Cullom
United States
Campbell
Dunlap
Coleman
Rinker
Struckman
Ridgely
Cullom
Queen Victoria
Cummings
Sherman
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Republican County Central Com
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Sam Hofer
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Allen Thyne
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Finley Rickey
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Mra Steele
W L
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Chas D. White
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Ned Goods
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