Local Businessmen Close July 4 1906 Observance
The undersigned firms set aside July 4 1906 as a day of business closure. In Toledo Ohio on June 28 J N Three the famous Im mortal J N died at the state hospital after years of roaming the country as a harmless madman. Secretary Taft named to Yale Corporation replacing Chauncey Depew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Cunningham’s Sons
Kaye & Lytle
J. W. Lemley
Harry McCall
F. W. Brindley & Co
A. N. Alberson
Conner & Schilling
J. C. Smith
Bowman Bros
J. M
Toledo
J. N
Toledo State Hospital For
United States
William H. Taft
Yale Corporation
Chauncey M Depew
Fourth of July excursion fares from Iowa Central
For the Fourth of July the Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets to all points on its lines within a radius of 250 miles from selling station at a rate of fare and one-third tickets on sale July 3 and 4 with return limit July 6, 1906. Call on agents for particulars. July 4.
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Iowa Central
Stomach strength as the basis of bodily power
A health tract explains that physical strength derives from the stomach and digestion. It argues that starvation or poor digestion weakens all organs and advocates Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, with patient testimonials and a call to request the Medical Adviser.
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Theody
Louis Pare
Quebec
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Clubs for trolley men and their Brooklyn club system
A Flatbush line conductor describes how the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company supports workers through a $40,000 club system begun in 1902. Multiple club buildings offer reading rooms, billiards, gymnasium, theater, vaudeville, and stereopticons. The self supporting clubs provide sick benefits and $150 to families on a member’s death.
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Flatbush
Brooklyn Rapid Transtt Company
New York Post
Times
Jamaica Avenue
New York
CoffinLike Clubhouse Aims for Thirteen Symbolism
The Thirteen club plans a coffin themed clubhouse on a Brookly n site once part of Zion Methodist Episcopal Church where thirteen people died when the church floor collapsed. The one story building will feature thirteen coffin shaped windows and doors, a hoodoo 13 sign, and inscriptions Morituri te Salutaris and Superstition Ignorance Bigotry.
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Thirteen Club
New York Telegram
Old Zion Methodist Episcopal Church
Brooklyn
New Religious Sect Emerges Among Negroes in Middletown NY
The Church of God and the Saints of Christ is formed in Middletown New York among black adherents with whites said to join. Eld er John H. Allen of Philadelphia leads the sect under William Scrowdy of Washington who calls himself God's prophet and ruler of church destinies. Members must contribute ten percent of income and rites include washing feet and a holy kiss during admission.
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Church of God and the Saints of Christ
Middletown
N. Y
New York Tribune
John H. Allen
Philadelphia
William Scrowdy
Washington
Unusual Departure of General Grosvenor in White Attire
The Washington scene saw General Charles H. Grosvenor enter the House in a white duck suit with white hair and whiskers, a stark change from his black statesman garb. Colleagues applauded as Uncle Joe Cannon quipped Maritime or angelic imagery, while Serena Payne offered a wry pragmatic remark.
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Charles H. Grosvenor
House of Representatives
New York World
Washington
Joe Cannon
Serena EB. Payne
Health Seekers Return From Ailing Paradise
The poem portrays health seekers traveling from Peepak bay to Shakaway in search of renewal. Natives lie in wait around Cooger's cove as rural cooks bake and towns prepare dance pavilions. The piece notes weathered money and autumn weariness as crowds depart seeking wellness.
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Peepak Bay
Cooger's Cove
Shakaway
Gay
Wallace Irwin
New York Globe
June Bride Prefers Meals From Restaurant Sources
A June bride states she prefers rooms with meals sent from a restaurant but if a flat is necessary she wants only Anderson's Coal to be supplied. Marion T. Anderson, Phone 176.
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Anderson
Marion T. Anderson
Dr J H Hull Visits Ainsworth Trade Area
Dr J H Hull of Washington visited Ainsworth yesterday during a trade excursion that also included Robert Ferguson of West Chester. G C Gloeckner and crew are erecting tombstones in the city cemetery as Mrs M L Olds and Shirley Dawson travel to Muscatine to visit relatives. Commercial club members from Davenport stopped briefly to meet patrons and distribute advertising materials. Hugh Hall accompanied the group to Letts.
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J. H. Hull
Washington
Robert Ferguson
West Chester
G. C. Gloeckner
Mt. Pleasant
M. L. Olds
Shirley Dawson
H. B. Cople
Muscatine
Commercial Club
Davenport
Hugh Hall
Letts
Local Residents Notice After Family Visits
June 27. Mrs Roy Edwards returned to her Perlee home after a visit with relatives here. Mrs Lester Hanlon visiting relatives at Sigourney. Mrs Fred Sweet and children visiting relatives at Columbus Junction. Dr M C Terry and W S Parks attending a medical meeting at Galesburg this week. Mr and Mrs Frank Bereiter returned Tuesday from an extended visit in Kansas.
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Roy Edwards
Perlee
Lester Hanlon
Sigourney
Fred Sweet
Columbus Junction
M. C. Terry
W. S. Parks
Galesburg
Frank Bereiter
Kansas
Davenport Commercial Club Visitors Arrive for Town Welcome
The Davenport Commercial Club arrived at noon, met by local merchants and citizens. City Attorney Scott spoke at the bandstand praising Davenport millinery, Mayor Clarke welcomed the group, and the delegation toured vendors before departing by train. Members expressed satisfaction with Keota’s reception and will be welcomed back.
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Commercial Club
Davenport
Scott
J. G. Clarke
Keota
Washington
Smock
Miss Bess
Sigourney
Myrtie Ramsey
Edna Huber
Edith
Geneva Stein
Rita Atherton
Ames
J. F. Robertson
Maxwell-DeLong Wedding Attended by Fairfield Visitors
June 24 report notes Mr and Mrs Mark Campbell driving from Fairfield to join the Maxwell DeLong wedding. H D Cherryholmes returns from Utica Kansas after visiting daughter Marie Fletcher. Mr and Mrs Charles Fishburnen participate in regional social updates.
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Mark Campell
Fairfield
Maxwell-DeLong
H. D. Cherryholmes
Utica
Kansas
Marie Fletcher
Charles Fishburnen
Twelve o'clock dinner hosts include multiple families
A dozen or more friends gathered for a noon dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. M. Kirgh Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Cummings Mr. and Mrs. John Smiley Dave Fishburn and family Pearl Fishburn Will Fishburn of Winteld John Huston and family Olds Mrs. Allen Reed and baby Wayne Ralph Fishburn Denver Kathryn Fishburn and Mrs. Clara Hamerick and children of Stanton Virginia. Roses and forget me nots decorated the table crafted by Frank Fishburn and Kathryn Hamerick. Mr Foster of Mediapolis attended on business.
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M. Kirgh
Calvin Cummings
John Smiley
Dave Fishburn
Pearl Fishburn
Fshburn
Winteld
John Huston
Famly
Olds
Allen Reed
Baby
Wayne
Ralph Fishburn
Denver
Colo
Kathryn Fishburn
Clara Hamerick
Stanton
Virginia
Frank Fishburn
Kathryn Hamerick
Foster
Mediapolis
Local residents travel for business and visits
Chase Bannister visits Ottumwa on business and A N McElwain attends a Fairfield horse sale. Many locals travel to nearby towns for meetings, family visits, or work. Mary Long presides at Fraternal Aid, while others head to Keokuk Muscatine and Mt. Pleasant for health, family, and commerce.
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Chase Bannister
Ottumwa
E. T. Wiley
Minnesota
A. N. McElwain
Fairfield
Diamonds and Personal Property Sold From Milton Andrews Estate
In Oakland the public administrator sold rings and other items from Milton Andrews and Nulda Oliva left at Mount Cutler Colorado. Andrews killed his companion and himself last winter to avoid police, and the sale reeled in over $1,000 to relief the criminal estate.
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San Francisco
Milton Andrews
Shiver
Bessie Bouton
Mount Cutler
Colorado
Oakland
Andrews
Nulda Oliva
Uniform laws urged for mutual savings banks
Milwaukee June 28. A paper by BE F Hansen of Beloit Wis before the National Association of Supervisors of State Bank argued for more uniform laws governing investments of mutual savings banks nationwide.
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Milwaukee
The
Mutual Savings Bank
BE. F. Hansen
Beloit
Wis
National Association of Supervisors of State Bank
Mutual Savings Banks
Final Summons Reaches Mrs as Case Proceeds
A final summons was issued last night to Mrs heading a legal matter. The action continues as authorities pursue the case with pending court dates and required appearances.
Saintly Washington Woman Dies at Home After Illness
Funeral service for Mrs. Jane Savage Cook set for tomorrow at 4 p.m. at the family home on West Main street. The long‑time resident, born in Allegany County Pennsylvania May 20 Irish, died after an illness of a day. Survived by two sons W A Cook and R S Cook, with services by Rev W R Sawhill and interment at Elm Grove.
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Jane Savage Cook
Washington
W. A. Cook
West Main Street
Jane Savage
Alegheny County
Pennsylvania
John Cook
Mr. Cook
Cook & Sherman
R. 8
S. Cook
So Rich & Co
R. H. Cooper
Winterset
Cook
Associate Reformed Church
United Presbyterian Church
James Greer
Robinson Run
Allegheny County
Second United Presbyterian Church
Israel
W. R. Sawhill
Elm Grove
Carpenter breaks collar bone in fall near crossing
Rock Island bridge carpenter Mr. Haney of the Heights fell last evening while the train was moving faster than he expected. He jumped from the crossing to avoid a long walk and suffered a broken collar bone though the injury is not life threatening.
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Haney
Rock Island
Fifth Grade Graduating Recital At Baptist Church
Miss Nettie Hunter, pupil of Prof Davis, will give a fifth grade graduating recital at the Baptist church this evening. Everybody invited.
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Nettie Hunter
Davis
the Baptist Church
Electric Bitters touted as cure for various ailments
An 8 A Brown of Bennettsville testimonials that Electric Bitters restored his wife after years of dyspepsia and liver issues. The ad claims the remedy cures chills, fever, malaria, biliousness, back pain, kidney and bladder troubles, sold with guarantee by Stewart, druggist, at 50 cents.
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India
A. Brown
Bennettsville
Stewart
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J. D. Dayton
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Leon Wiley
Leon
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Chicago
Liv Hollingsworth
Rubio
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Ff. E. Helm
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Harve Richardson
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Walter Brown
Minneapolis
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Fred Applegate
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Hubert Crail
Skunk
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North Side Square
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