Farm sale near town tops weekend news
Jonathan Wilkins sold his farm north of the city to McConnell of Johnson county for 7000 dollars last week. Mary Breed spent yesterday at Horace Breed's. A large celebration featured speeches by Dudley Ferrer of Morning Sun, pony racing, contests, and fireworks with no accidents reported.
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Jonathan Wilkins
Mr McConnell
Johnson County
Mary Breed
Horace Breed
Dudley Ferrer
Morning Sun
Mma Wooderly
Crawfordsville
S Nicholson
Pleasant Plain
T J. Nicholson
Charles Ds
Tueday
Chambers
Bradman
Muscatine
H. Fef. Hites
Curtz
Oskaloosa
J. W Nichols
Amos Toland
Avoca
Brestlay
J. M. Stewart
Local Travel Briefs and Travelers Report
Mrs Peter Menefee rode to Winfield as the Fourth passed quietly with many residents from this vicinage visiting neighboring cities. Susie Johnson returned from a visit in your city. Herrald traveled to Richland. Bush visited his son in Tola Kansas. One hundred seven tickets were sold yesterday morning for Wellman. Mrs Jacob Holer is sick.
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Peter Menefee
Winfield
Vici City
Susie Johnson
Tia Herrald
Richland
H Bush
Tola
Kansas
Wellman
Jacob Holer
Large Fourth of July celebration with speeches and sports
A large crowd celebrated yesterday with an orator Rev Osborne in Winfield and Judge Dewey delivering speeches. Keota beat Williamsburg 8 to 2 in a ball game. Distant visitors and locals were noted, with several residents visiting or returning home. A kindergarten program was held at the High School at 7 30 PM.
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Rev Osborne
Winfield
Chas. Kaye
Maynard
Will Godlave
Judge Dewey
Keota
Williamsburg
Dry six months grip Sangamon land. vigor in crops
The six months through January to June brought the driest period in 21 years for Sangamon and neighboring counties with rainfall 8.4 inches below the 21-year average. June alone measured 1.45 inches, the town’s smallest June in 21 years, yet crops remain flourishing.
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Springfield
Sangamon
Weather Bureau
Convention News Recess Ends After Morning Start
Convention called to order at 11 a m with a recess to 3 30 p m The Journal will follow closely and keep readers posted on proceedings Funeral services for the late J P Beaty were held this morning from Eugene Frechie's home in Southeast Washington The priest from Clear Creek conducted the services Pallbearers named Peter Centlivre John Scanlan John Donnovan August Glick Jacob Shodd Clements Latchett
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Jounnan
J. P. Beaty
Eugene Frechie
Washington
Clear Creek
Peter Centlivre
John Scanlan
John Donnovan
August Glick
Jacob Shodd
Clements Latchett
Local residents and visitors noted in Fairfield updates
A string of social notes from Fairfield recalls residents and guests. Mentions include Pantatorium services for ladies apparel, Mrs Jackson in ill health at 77, J. A. Jones home visits, Welch visitors from Ainsworth, Alma Glasgow White off to Chicago for Prang Summer School, and a Highland Park gathering. Also noted are a Kindergarten entertainment, travel plans of Patsy Wilson, and railway agents Frank Miller and M. Farber changing posts.
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Jackson
Titus
Washington
W. E. Jones
Dick Wilcox
Ola Cobb
Columbus Junction
J. A. Jones
East Jeferson Street
Geof Welch
Ainsworth
WC Ferguson Bore
South
Washinton
Mia Alma Glasgow White
Chicago
Prang
D. L Baird
Lackey
Mollie Cherry
A L Davidson
Highland Park
Lizzie Graham
Wyman
AN. Knawer
Wreck on Montana Central Claims Two Lives
A July 4 Montana Central Railroad wreck at Trask Siding near Butte leaves two dead and thirty three injured. Victims include John Lily of Salt Lake and John Luceskel of Great Falls. many from Butte and Chicago, with arm injuries, head wounds, broken ribs, and a dislocated shoulder. The train, en route to Helena, derailed after rails spread, scattering cars along the track.
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Butte
Mont
Montana Central
Great Northern
Trask Siding
Tutte
John L
Ily
Salt Lake
John Luceskel
Great Falls
Porter
McCarthy
St. Paul
M. Cosgrove
George Geddes
EB. McCormick
Prank DD. Smith
Great Fa Lls
George Smith
Mineapolis
S.J. Kelly
Tawra
John Cameron
A. L. Zick
Charles Phillips
Chicago
S&s W. Scott
Robert B. Stone
Helena
Continental Divide
Indicted St Louis Strike Leaders in June Riot Case
Twenty striking streetcar men arrested at the Washington avenue disturbance June 10 were indicted by the grand jury. Each man faces three counts charging inciting a riot and rioting after deputy sheriffs shot and killed several protesters.
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St. Louis
Posse
Washington Avenue
Whicc
Longshoreman Killed by Falling Davit at Green Bay Dock
William Butt, a longshoreman, died at Murphy Lamber company dock when a heavy iron davit from a schooner cabin struck his chest. The accident occurred on the harbor in Green Bay, Wisconsin, July 4. Russia has begun abolishing exile to Siberia.
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Green Bay
Wis
William Butt
Murphy Lamber Company
Butt
Russia
Siberia
Tri-Party Conference Breaks Over Vice Presidential Choice
A Kansas City meeting of Democrats Populists and Silver Republicans discussed the vice presidential slot and the silver plank. Delegates from Jones Tilman Croker Weaver Pettigrew Heitfeld Newlands and others debated free coinage at 1 to 1 and the ticket’s second spot with no consensus reached. Another session was set for tomorrow morning.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Club
Jones
Arkansas
Tilman
South Carolina
Croker
New York
Johnson
Kansas
Edminston
Nebraska
Weaver
Iowa
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Allen
Heitfeld
Idaho
Teller
Colorado
Dubois
Newlands
Nevada
Pope
Tie
Bryan
Clayton
Alabama
Tettigrew
Conferrees
Towne
Foreign siege endures as China endures brutal massacre
Reports from London and Shanghai describe chaotic scenes around the British legation in Peking with foreign defenders under fire. Prince Tuan orders mass killings of foreigners, while Hung and Manchu troops advance toward Tianjin. Survivors face hunger as artillery and rifles rage. bowing to fate, the legation guards hold with dwindling ammo.
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London
China
Peking
Robert Slart
Customs
Legation
Legations
Robert Hart
The
Express
Shanghai
Prince Tuan
Wang Kuei Tse
Seymour
Admiral Seymour
Lang Fang
Lo Fu
Tien-Tsin
Wsrte
Bryan to Be Nominated Today at Democratic Convention
Kansas City July 4 Bryan appears set for the Democratic nomination with a formal invitation extended and his acceptance likely. The national committee aims to nominate this Fourth of July to honor the national anniversary. Cincinnati and Shelbyville reports note political resignations and forgery sentences respectively.
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Kansas City
Bryan
Hime
National Democratic Commmiittee
National Committee
Stone
Missouri
Clayton
Kenney
Jones
Shelbyville
Ind
Carl ¢. Wilson
Wilson
Help Wanted and Goods for Sale in Philadelphia
Hustling young man can earn about 60 monthly with expenses. Permanent position. no experience needed. write for particulars to Clark & Co. at 4th and Locust, Philadelphia. Ladies' bicycle nearly new for sale cheap. Jersey cow also available. Lost Thursday evening a lady's watch. reward. Leave at Journa office 173b ras. For sale or trade: 20 acres near city well improved. EF. J. McKay. Two unfurnished rooms to rent. inquire at Journal office.
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Clark & Co
4Th and Locust Sts
Phila
Jersey
Journa
EF. J. McKay
Iequire
Journal Office
Free Complexion Beautifier Offered by D W Ousten Co
An old newspaper notice promotes Dwight's Complexion Beautifier as pure and harmless. It offers a free full size fifty cent box to every lady who sends her address and 10 cents for packing and postage, with one free box per address.
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Even
Dwight
D. W. Ousten & Co
Huntington, W
Highland Park Lake Bans Swimming and Fishing
Authorities announce strict prohibition of swimming and fishing at Highland Park Lake. The notice lists enforcement and safety measures, emphasizing park users must comply to protect visitors and wildlife.
Real Estate Advances at Lower Prices
Real estate markets show price declines with buyers moving in as values retreat. Analysts note demand rising while inventories grow, signaling a shift toward negotiable deals and potential bargains for investors and homeowners.
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Tia
TOR
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Florist
Greenhouse
Washington, Iowa
N. 1
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Frank Rowers
Oes
W. R. Jeffrry
A. Anderson
Oachiann
J.T Anderson
Washington County
Ings Ban
Paynterest
Jos. Keox
Whits
Unebler O. A. Krox
Asr't Onn
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Isa
Blair
A. H. Wallace
Jos Serene Keck
L. OD .Robinson
Frank Wart
Warfel
East Side Restaurant
M. Lombardo
Merth Side Square
Altneworth
Riverside
Keoota
William Black
Robt. Martino
Wisconsin
Lina Conrad
Ohio
Geo W. Brown
L. Kitne
RK. P. Dickson
Boston
Dickson
Madison Street
Hannah Snow Lewis
Oberlin
L. S Humphrey
Geo
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Winfeld
Annie Wallace
Indiana
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Thomas Dixon
Pleasant Meadows
Tilman Cox
Richard Ratcliff
Sherman Chitwood
James Richardson
Alfred Baugh
Henry Thompson
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Milwanukee
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Cleveland
Convention News
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F Po Wescoe
R FE Short
Fred Smith
City
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Walker Stewart
J H W. Stewart
Newbury
Patsy Wilson
Morris
Frank Miller
Denver
L Chester
U.S. Express
Rank Lamphere
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Davenport
Bina Porter
Harry Mount
National Democracy
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Tuan Oders
Macsccre
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Mich
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Mass
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Clinton
Lawa
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Louis Larson
Teere Haute
Cox
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Tianna
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Highland Park Lake
Win Smouse
Stewart’s
Jacob Doll
Stodart
Maxes
M. R. Breiter
Southwest Corner Square
Montrose Bicycle
Sen
Shelby
Yal Archerown
Bardick
J. L. Mead Cycle Company
L. D. Robinson
of Bop, Dixon & Co
Washington City
B. F. Dixon & Co
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Keokuk
B.f.dixon& Co
C. E. Dayton
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Kemble Flow &R Co
Oskaloona
Cate
Addi
Racycle
Mr. Ray
O. Solbrig
Kayuik
Opera House
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