Local residents visit city and personnel updates
Miss Katie Trieschmann of Wellman and Alta Hampsher visited the city to take the teachers' examination. Louis Patterson returned from Ainsworth, and Miss Lilia George and Margaret Hofsteater traveled to Titus and Richland respectively. Clyde R. Jones, Rock Island night operator, was relieved by J R Wright. Jones plans a month of travel before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Hampsher
Wellman
Margaret Hofsteater
Ainsworth
Richland
Clyde R. Jones
Rock Island
J. R. Wright
Jones
Eldon
Keokuk
Jobn Jones
East Jefferson Street
South Fourth Avenue
Electric Bitters touted as cure for diverse ailments
A regional endorsement from Ss. A. Brown of Bennettsville S C claims Electric Bitters restored his wife to health after long dyspepsia and a torpid liver. The ad says the remedy treats chills and fever malaria biliousness lame concreting troubles and bladder disorders, sold by Stewart druggist at 50 cents with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Ss. A. Brown
Bennettsville
S. C
Stewart
California Earthquake Lecture At Gra ham Opera House
Dr. Chas R Brown, Oakland resident, will deliver a lecture on the California earthquake next Tuesday evening at the Graham opera house. He recently spoke at Yale to strong acclaim and has traveled with government geologists and Japanese experts to study the quake region. Admission is 2 cents, and seats will be checked off Saturday morning.
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Graham Opera House
Washington
Chas. R. Brown
Oakland
Cal
California
Brown
Yale
Japan
The
Graham
Prompt Remedy For Summer Bowel Complaints
Summer readers are advised to treat children’s diarrhea promptly with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It is described as the best medicine for bowel troubles in both children and adults. Sold by Cook Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook & Sherman and
Stewart's Pharmacy
Funeral of Sylvester Ritchey Drowns in Mississippi River
The funeral for Sylvester Ritchey formerly of this city was held yesterday afternoon at two from his Rock Island residence. Ritchey fell overboard while boat riding on the Mississippi near the Illinois shore Monday evening and drowned before aid arrived. The body surfaced Wednesday around nine near the drowning site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Ritchey
Rock Island
Ritchey
Mississippi
Illinois
Foley's Honey and Tar Provides Quick Relief for Asthma
An 19th century advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief to asthma sufferers in severe fits and can cure if taken promptly. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Philathea Club Meet at Miss Nicola's Home
The Philathea club of the Methodist church will meet Monday evening with Miss Blanche Nicola at her East Main street home. Ready Maids enjoyed a Sunset picnic party last evening, with four picnics held there the previous night indicating its growing popularity as a resort.
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Philathea Club
The
Methodist Church
Blanche Nicola
East Main Street
Royal Neighbors Picnic Postponed to Thursday
The Royal Neighbors family picnic scheduled for Sunset Park next Tuesday evening has been postponed to Thursday due to a Graham lecture Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Sunset Park
Graham
Picnic party honors Miss Eben Bruce Reid
The second pre nuptial gathering for Miss Eben Bruce Reid was a Sunset picnic party last evening. Guests included the Bachelor Maids with Mrs. Lilian Logan of Oskaloosa as the out of town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben Bruce Reid
Lilian Logan
Oskaloosa
Wellman guests dine with Mr and Mrs McLogan at North avenues
Mr and Mrs McLogan entertained a company of young people from Wellman at dinner today at their North avenues home. Guests included Miss Ida Starr Katie Trieschmann Nettie Crawford Maggie Sheller Mary Sheller Edith Scalf James Scalf Harry Turnipseed and Fred Luke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. McLogan
Wellman
North Avenues
Ida Starr
Katie Trieschmann
Nettie Crawford
Maggie
Mary Sheller
Edith Scalf
Messrs
James Scalf
Harry Turnipseed
Fred Luke
Mrs Elizabeth Deweese Celebrates 87th Birthday at Daughter’s Home
Yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs. Harvey Chance Elizabeth Deweese marked her eighty seventh birthday. Four generations were present including Mrs. Deweese daughter Mrs. J M Ewing five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. An elegant supper was served and all report a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Chance
Elizabeth Deweese
Bradford Family Surprise Sendoff to Sunset Park
Mr and Mrs Rolla Bradford and son Donald are moving to Colorado Springs. A surprise supper gathering at Sunset park drew about seventy relatives and friends. Supper was picnic style. gifts included table linen and a gold ring for Donald. Friends wish them well and health benefits from the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla Bradford
Donald
Colorado Springs
Sunset Park
Severty
Gocick
Bradford
Mrs. Bradford
Missing Bacycle wheel reported in Rock Island depot theft
Stolen last night from the Rock Island depot in Washington Iowa a Bacycle wheel black frame 28 inch wheel 22 inch frame model 114 New Departure Corbin coaster brake No 260861 extension handle bar racing wheel gear 03 A liberal reward will be paid for its return and the thief Address J W Teeter Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Rock Island
Corbin
J. W. Teeter
Local thefts and odd happenings reported at night
Charles Brown misplaced his coat at a lodge gathering after driving north of town. A Racycle wheel was stolen near the Rock Island depot area. Marion O Loughliin’s cellar was looted of canned fruit jars. Reports mention cows being milked by nonowners. Sheriff none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
Sherm Welch
Rock Island
Marion O’loughliin
State E L Assembly Opens at Colfax Park
Rev Elias Handy travels to Colfax for the State Epworth League assembly at Epworth Park. The two week gathering August 1 to 13 features a top Chautauqua program with speakers and entertainers including Robert McIntyre Leslie M Shaw Bishop Hartzel Bishop Berry Sam Jones Bishop McCabe and Joseph G Cannon. August 9 is music day with the Apollo club of Des Moines led by Professor Bartlett performing Hiawatha. Mrs Catherine Swick and Mrs Ida Rathmel visit Keota today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Handy
Colfax
Epworth League Assembly
Epworth Park
Epworth League
Iowa
Robert McIntyre
Leslie M. Shaw
Hartzel
Africa
Bishop Berry
Buffalo
Sam Jones
McCabe
Joseph G. Cannon
Apollo Club of
Des Moines
Professor Bartlett
Hiawatha
Visitors head to Midwest towns from Havre and Chicago
David Simon arrived from Chicago for a visit at the Soi Rich home. Mrs. John McCulley and son Clarence left for Des Moines to visit the Thos. Bailey home. Mrs. Harry Walker and daughter Marjory of Arizona, who were visiting the Jerry Eckerman home in Havre, left for Omaha to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Simon
Chicago
Soi Rich
John McCulley
Clarence
Des Moines
Thos. Bailey
Harry Walker
Marjory
Arizona
Jerry Eckerman
Havre
Omaha
Schroedowsky Arrested Over Alleged Theft Flight
Sammae Schroedowsky a former Lidkoping Sweden resident was arrested at Kilis island after landing from the steamer Carmantia on charges of fleeing with stolen money. He formerly worked as a clerk for a clothing merchant in Lidkoping and allegedly sold stock and absconded with the proceeds during the owner's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroedowsky
New York
Sammae Schroekowsky
Lidkoeing
Sweden
Kilis Island
Carmantia
Sehroedowsky
Baby bitten by rat in Seymour home
Samuel Brown and wife near Seymour, Jod., awakened by their 11 month old baby's cries. They found the middle finger of the child’s right hand bitten by a rat that leaped from the bed and fled the room after the scream.
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Seymour, Jod
Samuel Brown
Miscellaneous 19th Century News Montage
In Boston the Grand Judge of the Good Tem plars sits in session. A lynching occurs on an island after a man attempts to escape white women in Maryland. William J. Bryan meets King Edward to discuss the peace movement. San Francisco City Hall is deemed unsafe and occupants ordered to vacate. Mutual Life is to be absorbed by Marquette of Chicago. Mrs Hartje faces a contested divorce in Pittsburgh. An unknown assailant attacks a woman leaving court. Hartje unharmed. Mrs Sage reports her husband’s will will be probated. Ambassador J A Leishman to Turkey presents credentials. Jeweler Joseph Farrender of Madison is missing, possible foul play. John Wall and daughter burn to death in a lightning-struck Dallas barn. Prince Eugene Murat dies in an auto overturn near Karlsbad. California labor demand is set to exceed supply for months.
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The
Good Templars
Boston
Maryland
William J. Bryan
Edward
San Franccisco
Ikbart
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Marquette Company
Chicago
Tlartje
Pittsburg
Hartie
Russell Sage
J.oo
A. Leishman
United States
Turkey
Joseph Farrender
Madson
Wis
John Wall
Dallas
Prince Eugene Murat
Karlsbad Bavaria
Munich
California
Early mentions and origins of gold coinage
The text traces gold as money from ancient Egypt, notes Herodotus on coinage in Lydia around 600 B.C., and cites conflicting views on the first gold coinage with no definitive records from Miletus or Persia.
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Herodotus
Lydia
B.C
Miletus
Notable rulers named for their famed righteousness
Banaram of Persia bore the Just title, praised for his righteousness. The list extends to Casimir III of Poland, Ferdinand I and James II of Aragon, Haroun al Rashid, Khosrow of Persia, Louis XIII of France, and Pedro I of Portugal.
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Banaram
Persia
Casimir III
Poland
Ferdinand I
James II
Aragon
Haroun-al-Rasehid
Khosrow
Louis XIII
France
Pedro L
Portugal
Excelsior Springs Railway Promotes Local Attractions
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway publishes a 32 page illustrated book on Excelsior Springs. It highlights the town’s medicinal waters hotels and rail service. Copies available by mail for four cents postage. F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Homeseekers Excursions Offered by Iowa Central Line
Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to destinations in Minnesota Iowa the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian Northwest and on the first and third Tuesdays monthly to the South Southeast West and Southwest. Fare is one fare plus $2 with liberal limits and stopover privileges. For rates contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Canadian Northwest
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Holiness Meetings Open Evening at Rubio Tabernacle
Holiness gatherings start this evening at Rubio and run through next week. A new tabernacle tent will be dedicated during the coming week. Attendees expect strong turnout and praise, with the site described as highly suitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubio
Electric Bitters touted by Dublin woman 82 years old
Mrs E H Brunson of Dublin Georgia declares at 82 she feels young and strong after using Electric Bitters. The tonic is claimed to cure dyspepsia dyspepsia bilious complaints and kidney issues while relieving constipation with noticeable improvement over time. Guaranteed by Stewart's Pharmacy and priced 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfass
E. H. Brunson
Dublin
Stewart's
Washington Nine Fails To Die In Ainsworth Clash
Local second nine faced Ainsworth yesterday but precise final score is unclear. Reported ranges put Ainsworth ahead by 15 to 25 runs with Washington possibly at three. Players enjoyed the ride home despite the distance to first base feeling longer than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Washington
One Cent a Mile to National Encampment
A notice from Minneapolis Minnesota dated August 13 18 announces Iowa Central will sell tickets at a penny a mile to Minneapolis or St Paul and return with a return limit August 31 and extended to September 30 upon payment of a fee. Details available from agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Iowa Central
St. Paul
A. B. Cutts
G. P
T. A. Minneaolis
Minnaugld
Hall's Catarrh Cure marketed as constitutional remedy
The text promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as a constitutional cure for catarrh, claiming it treats blood and mucous membranes, with a $100 reward for failure. It advertises internal doses and a post office address, alongside Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Ohio
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Steck
Pickard
China
H. F. Steck
East Side Jeweler
Louis Patterson
John Hammes
Geo. Dempsey
Trenton
C. B. Dixon
Karl Corbin
Obie Warner
Columbus Junction
Geo. Staller
West Chester
Verdi
E. J. Grove
Harper
S. K. Coates
Lilia George
Titus
Columbia Pharmacy
J. E. Lemmon
Prop
Society
State
E. L. Assembly
Catherine Swick
Ida Rathmel
Keota
Excelsior Springs, MO
Fable Linen
Stevens
Washington, Iowa
J.c.smith
Cash Grocery
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