Local commerce and travel notes from a small town
Readers learn of Johnson's bread seven loaves for a quarter and baked goods, a Vienna candy line, and social events at the Methodist church. Win Smouse travels to Chicago on business. J. Maxwell and others plan Seattle visits. a Rembrandt piano is sold to F. E. Young. Reports on scholarships, trips to Colorado, and Iowa crop prospects conclude the update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson's
Johnson
Win Smouse
Chicago
Vienna
Methodist Church
Brinton
Prominent Cure Claims for King’s New Discovery
Evokes testimonial on Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs colds sore throat and bronchitis claiming quick relief and cure. Notes availability at J H Stewart’s drug store with trial bottle free and bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00. Mentions consumption as an illness and praises sidewalks to Brinton’s show grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Myers
Dearfoss
J. H. Stewart’s
Iowa Central Ry. Sells One Fare Plus Two Dollar Summer Trips
The Iowa Central Railway announces daily summer round trip tickets at one fare plus two dollars to select Northern Minnesota and Dakota points with return limit October 31. Lower round trips to St Paul and Minneapolis available after June 1. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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Iowa Central Ry
Dakota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
A. B. Cutts
Minn
Marriage of Rev Delber Montgomery and Miss Mary Woods set
The wedding will be held at the bride’s mother Mrs Catherine Woods home in Red Oak Iowa on June 28 at 6 30 o clock Rev Delber Montgomery formerly of this city now stationed in Olympia Washington and Miss Mary M Woods are the engaged couple The ceremony will take place at the bride’s home in Red Oak Iowa with the wedding party including their families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Maxwell
Seattle
Washington
John Springer
Philippines
Lioyd McCall
Hart Grain Weigher
Peoria
Armour Institute
Chicago
Charles Gorham
Henry
Peter Berdo
Ike Hartman
Lou Brinning
Powers County
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Cripple Creek
Pikes’ Peak
Denver
Col. Palmer
Iowa
Delber Montgomery
Olympia
Mary M., Woods
Catherine Woods
Red Oak
Fire destroys Miller barn in Ainsworth. horses saved
Early morning blaze at 2 30 in the large north part barn owned by M L Miller consumed hay and contents including oats and tools while preserving fine horses and a carriage. Fire suspected to be started by tramps. Miller held Town Mutual Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
M. L. Miller
Miller
Town Mutual Insurance Co
Major Glasgow Accepts Muscatine Night Ticket Agency
Major J. I. Glasgow, night ticket agent at the C. R. I. & P. depot, has accepted the offer of the day ticket agency position in Muscatine. The promotion is viewed as a strong sign he will quickly succeed in the railroad business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Glasgow
Muscatine
Glasgow
Nebraska Horses to be Sold at Me Elwain Yard
Charles Brown to auctioneer forty head at the Elwain Campbell feed yard on Saturday afternoon. The sale occurs Saturday the 24th with bidding open to the highest bidder.
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Me. Elwain & Campbell
Charles Brown
Nebraska
Scores on the Ball Frirrps Chicago Of June 20
Baseball scores list results from leagues and associations across major cities. Notable lines include Chicago Philadelphia 2 and Chicago at St Louis 10, Cincinnati 7, Brooklyn 2, Pittsburgh 7, and New York 4 among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Baseball Coores
Philadelphia
St Lottie
Rosten
Sovie
Cincinnnati
New York
Cincinnati
Pitterneg
Brooklyn
Mittsburg
Worhington
Cleveland
St. Louis
Association
Louisville
Kanene City
Indianapole
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
St. Paul
Coltumboe
At &T
Josepine
Colorado Springs
St. Joseph
New York Bank Closes in Insolvency in Fredonia NY
The Fre donia National Bank in Fredonia New York closed by order of the comptroller of the currency after examination found it insolvent. J W Scofield was appointed receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Bank
Washington
Fredonia National Bank
Fredonia
N.Y
J. W. Scofield
Sonya Wins Dover Race In Close Twenty Five Mile Course
The Herre half-designed American-built compo site cutter Sonya, owned by Mrs. Turner Parley of Southampton, won a good race around a twenty five mile course from the Warne buoy past the Godwin lightship and back, defeating the composite cutter Britomart.
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Dover
England
Sonya
Turner-Parley
Southampton
Godwin
Britomart
Jefferson County 100th Anniversary Observed In Old Home Week
Watertown reports the 100th anniversary of Jefferson county with an old home week celebration. The first contingent arrived from Chicago and about two thousand natives and former residents are expected from western points this week.
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Watertown
N. Y
Jefferson County
Chicago
Norfolk Policeman Convicted in Manslaughter Case
Policeman Ault, who killed "Kid" Engtiah at Honesteel during last summer’s rush, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to two years at hard labor in the Sioux Falls penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Neh
Policerman Ault
Kid" Engtiah
Honesteel
Sioux Falls
Orme Clarke and Elfrida Roosevelt Wed in Poston
Orme Clarke of London married Miss Elfrida Roosevelt cousin of President Roosevelt at Emmanuel church in Poston. The ceremony was conducted by Bishop William Lawrence with many prominent Postonians in attendance.
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Poston
Thunderstorm Destroys Barn in Wisconsin
Oconomowoc Wisconsin June 20 excitement rose during a fierce storm. Lightning struck the barn owned by John Dupee destroying it and sparked a fire that spread to the herd of Mrs. P A Vallentine, a loss described as severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oconomowoc
Wis
John Dupee
P. A. Vallentine
Waupun inmate William Bernstein dies in prison
William Bernstein a note crook previously sentenced for robbing the Milwaukee Bag company of a dollar died in federal prison at Waupun Wisconsin from appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waupun
Wis
Wiliam Bernstein
Milwaukee Bag Company
Shenandoah school directors plead guilty to bribery charges
Pottsville June 20 David Fiest Jacob Noll Jr and Joseph Biersten three Shenandoah school directors pleaded guilty to bribery. Sentencing was postponed as several others accused by the Tax Payers association prepare for trial this week with potential joint sentencing if convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
David Fiest
Jacob Noll, Jr
Joseph Biersten
Shenandoah
Tax Payers’ Association
Ifeconvicted
Monument Unveiling. War Ship Funds Move Ahead
Sixty thousand people witnessed the Kosciusko monument unveiling in Milwaukee. Italy approves 56 million dollars for immediate war ships and coast defenses. A Brooklyn squadron sails to France to retrieve John Paul Jones remains. Wind hail cause Madison area damage. North American Gymnastic Union delegates gather in Indianapolis. Modern Woodmen of America meet in Milwaukee. Jealousy leads to Joseph Jourdain killing his wife at White Earth. The pope issues encyclical urging Catholic public involvement.
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Kosciusko
Milwaukee, Armour & Co
Pewaukee
Wis
Italy
Chamber of Deputies
Brooklyn
France
John Paul Jones
Madison
Indianapolis
Woodmen of
America
Milwaukee
Joseph Jourdain
White Earth
Minn
Red Lake
Insults and Letters Target Dr. Andrew Bell by Wife
The London Tatler recounts a wife’s long abusive letters to Dr. Andrew Bell after leaving him. Envelopes bore scornful inscriptions calling him a rogue and ape of apes, praising a debt paid as a “dreadful sacrifice.”
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Andrew Bell
London
Buttermilk for Sale For Missionary Cause
Mrs. Eli Neiswanger announces buttermilk for sale by drink quart or gallon at a moderate price. Proceeds benefit the missionary cause. Healthful drink offers public benefit and goodwill. 7-31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Neiswanger
Cure of Kidney Disease with Electric Bitters
Patient C. F. Collier of Cherokee Iowa suffered severe kidney failure with backache headache and low mood. He credits Electric Bitters as a cure restoring health and recommends the tonic to others with weak kidneys liver or stomach. Sold by H Stewart Druggist at 50 cents guaranteed.
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C. F. Collier
Cherokee
Iowa
Dk H. Stewart
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the Evening Journal
O&ville Elder
East Main ST
Washington Mutual
Eeeseares
Bibles
Stewart's Book Store
Nickle
Journal Office
Jersey
Journal
Teeter & Lathrop
B. F. Dixon & Co
Ashby
Lloyd Ballou
Hattie Lathrop
Fixin’s
Sol Rich
Marion Anderson
Fannie Cowan
Wash
Norman Pierce
Linton
L. D. Higgins
Meade County
Kansas
Messrs. A. Anderson
J. T. Matthews
Edw. Klopfenstein
Anson Kelley
Los Angeles
A. E. Cunningham
Cunningham
Cunningham Is A Niece of Mr. and Mrs. Kelley. the Caner Music Co
Price & Teeple People
F. E. Young
Crawfordsville
Me Society
Minnie Conner
Licy Meacham
Washington County Normal Institute
Conner
West
Jefferson Street
Jessie Crooks
Mrs. Riley
D. J. Palmer
W. R. Sawhill
F. O. Ross
W. C. Allen
W. A. Cook
J. H. Young
R. T. McCall
East Washington Street
Milan Shields
Wm. Ewing
Anderson
L. D. Young
M. L. Millers
Horse Sale
Solumbia Pharmacy
Britisher
K. K. KK
Northwestern Mutuel Life Insurance Co
Logan
Ecause
Argest
The
Vienna Bakery
Dean & Ryan
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