News Notes and Local Moves Amid Civil War Echoes
W Burrows of Chicago for John Aller & Co visits the city. he is cousin of Sylvester Scovel the New York World correspondent imprisoned in Cuba. Scovel’s aims, trial timing, and state department news are discussed. editors urge swift release. Also displayed relic photo from Corinth battle near Ft Robinett showing fallen soldiers. local residents Hicks and family move to Cedar township. Cherryholmes relocate from East Washington to Crawfordsville farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Burrows
Chicago
John. Aller & Company
Sylvester Scovel
New York World
Cuba
Sancti Spiritus
Havana
Mr.Scovel
Burrows
Department of State
Secretary of State
Guascow & Lytur
Court
J. J. Kellogg
Corinth
Ft. Robinett
Col. Rogers
Texas
Parker
Oliver Hicks
Rudd
Cedar Township
W.T. Clark
Fire Ins. Co
J.J. Kellogg
D. L. Stuart
Packwood
John Genkinger
John Wilde
JM Young and Wife
A. Anderson
Los Angeles
San Diego
Washington Colony
N. Alexander
Sandwich
Til
Godfrey
City
Somo
Intriguing Wall Paper Designs in All Colors and Grades
An advertisement highlights a wide range of wall papers with new designs and colors. It emphasizes both cheap and premium grades and the compelling appeal to all viewers.
City Aldermen Settle Meter Rent At Three Dollars
City council last night discussed abatements, lamp pole heights, and sidewalk plans along Massey alley. Water works rent collection was authorized, and a meter rate fixed at 3.09 dollars per year with higher charges proportional to usage. The Palma Band serenaded the new mayor and aldermen, while a Chicago-bound train to Carson drew interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anl
Light Committee
Washington Luminating Co
Massey
Water Works
Water Committee
C. G. Wilson
Webb
Palma
Advertising Art ists and Merry Maids Ad Night
A verbose retro item describes Merry Maids touring a home, admiring wall ads from Pears Soap to Royal Baking Powder, noting guests wore outfits parodying famous advertisements. It also covers a streetcar incident, a race starter from Columbus Junction, a walker slipping on a sidewalk, and prizes from a U S Express electoral contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Martha
Battle Ax
Ivory Soap
Graham
Samsons
Ting Walter Baker & Co
Martha Henderson
Cora Rindley
Inez Holden
Weather notes and social updates from Wastixatox area
A March forecast for Town Pair and Warner is reported alongside wedding plans and local visits. Several residents including Dr Riskamp and Denny greet travels, with others gifting journeys to South Eng and Des Moines. Community members move, visit, and prepare events at the local ball and farm, while a weather item hints at upcoming conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastixatox
D. C
Town Pair
Warner Tonight
Pharsday
Dr. Riskamp
Infield
Itus
Singmaster
Livlighton
A. N.mcelwain
South Eng
Denny
J.N’ Nash
West Chester
Sam Carson
Wyman
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Tvvercer & Chilcote
Cordette
Mercer
Pillsbury’s Best
the Wort
Harvey & Warfel
Orth & Dean
Shiloh
E. C. Carris & Co
ORL & Pkr
Daly
Sindy
Bio
Ibnedaily
E. G. Carris & CO
East Side Square
McColum
A. Ferguson
Coun
Ross
D. A. White
Ed Grecian
Chas
Bailey
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
C. Waldin, Kinnan & Marvin
Davies
Rock Island
Carson
Nevada
Pareson
Bob Armstrong
Jeff
Bob
Wellman
Muscatine
Anti-Saloon League
Smouse’s Hall
B. F. Brockway
Ainsworth
Central
BA Wovee
Ofice
Joe St. Clair
Chas King
King Bolt
Columbus Junction
J. D. Glasgow
H. Fe, Woods
Norborne
Joe Wolf Jr
Washington
United States Express Co
Edward Gardner
Lotus
Union County
Ind
H. S. Free
Scipio Siding
F. B. Moody
Nichols
A. N. Allen
Leavittsburg
Ohio
Senate
House of
Baptist Church
Christ
Seteome Lt
Carrie Smythe
Des Moines
TJ. Allen
A. N
Rea
Riverside
W. IC
W. RC
Newt Nash
Bartlesville
Ter
Nash
Washington Military Band
GA. Pickle
Eagle Lake
Minne
Thos. McClement
N. R Rush
Louisa
Pickle
Minnesota
Potter & Starkieet
Marston
Highland
of Reals
Hikfumore
Fauntleroy
Aramingo
New York
M. P. Miller
W.T. Clarke
Des Mi Conkling
Burlington
Lowten
Stuart
Karl
B.C. Carris & Co
Manon, Rose
J. M. Health
Catarth Remedy
B. C. Carris & Co
R. F. Smith
Prop
Ben Garris
Uck
Wm. Blair & Son
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