Horse shipments and local trades noted in Davenport barn scene
McElwain and Brown hosted four carloads of horses today in their Davenport barn, three from Jake Hite and one from Will Cherry. Local trades include glasc on and Lytle drug services, plus repairs by Potter and Starkie. Visitors and residents like Mrs Etta McCreedy of Superior and Dr Ott of Riverside were recorded, with several Lowans registered at Hotel Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Hite
Will
Will Cherry
St. Louis
J. Hite
Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy Ad Offers Nasal Injector Free
Health and sweet breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 50c. Nasal injector free. For sale by E. C. Carris & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
E. C. Carris & Co
Carris & Co
City News in a Suit Brought Against the New York News
A civil action from The City News seeks redress in a suit against The New York News alleging defamation and financial damages. Plaintiffs claim disparaging articles harmed reputation and business. The case proceeds in state court with pending motions.
Mock Trial at Magnet Society Based on Palmer vs New York News
Ainsworth contest notes a mock trial to be held in Magnet Hall next Tuesday evening. Samuel Clegg is named judge with attorneys John Springer for the defense and Prof. Clifford Thorne for the prosecution in a slander suit where Tyndall Palmer reportedly won a $7500 judgment.
Passes Away of Miss Myrtle Steen in Local Death
Miss Myrtle Steen, oldest daughter of John K Steen, died after six weeks illness at age 15. Funeral will be held tomorrow at the residence with interment in the new cemetery. The article also notes city aldermen caucus and a social supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Eugene Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Steen
John’ Kk
New
Cem
Mrs
Eugene Anderson
Local observations from Brighton and surrounding towns
Notes from the county recount local views on Mt. Pleasant versus Washington business climates. Daniel Conrad details long experience and a proposed five acre site in Brighton. Reports mention drama attendance, a doctor called for a child, a new general store near Goose Creek and a forthcoming post office and village name Riceville in Riverside Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Township
Goose Creek
Washington
Riceville
Riverside
Fish bone incident at C G Raguet dinner leaves Aaron Hott unwell
Yesterday evening Aaron Hott choking on a fish bone at C G Raguet’s dinner required a physician to remove the obstruction. He is not feeling well and off duty today. Eugene Schneider is serving as substitute at his place of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Hott
C. G. Raguet
Eugene Schneider
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for incurable catarrh and endorsements of I. J. Cheney & Co. Also notes price 75 cents per bottle and druggists selling the cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
I’. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
O. We
I’. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Waldin, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Epworth League Hosts Pleasant Social Evening
Epworth League members gathered at Misses Olive and Lizzie Scranton home for a enjoyable social with carrom and games. Guests answered initialed questions to tell fortunes while Stump's Banjo Club provided music and light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Warren
Epworth Legue
Methodist Church
Olive
Lizzie Scranton
Stump
Banjo Club
Miss Sherbeck Wins Ainsworth High Declamation Contest
The Ainsworth High School declamation event directed by Prof. Harvey Barnes concluded last night with a close competition judged by Miss Cora Smiley Rev. Allen and S W Neal. Contestants delivering selections included Nell Pierson Emm Pierson Alva Sands Ross Whitlock Milford Barnes Martha Sherbee and Nellie Pierson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Harvey Barnes
Cora Smiley
Rev. Allen
S. W. Neal
Nell
Obiak
Emm Pierson
Alva Sands
Jane Conquest
Ross Whitlock
Roman Sentinel
Milford Barnes
Martha Sherbee
Black Horse
Nellie Pierson
Hank
Milford Barne Af
Ole Ross Whitlock
Emma Plerson
Nellie Plerson
Electric lights for Brighton Mill and local syndicate gains
Thomas Spurgeon owner of the Brighton Mill plans to install an engine to run continuously and may add a dynamo to supply Brighton with electric lights if arrangements are made. In other local items Enterprise partners Dave Hafferty G W Dash G M Mriend and Will Ditmars have surged into large holdings via a $1250 each syndicate forming a claimed million-dollar mine. The clipping also notes visits and travel troubles plus business ads and staff moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Spurgeon
Brighton
Mriend
Will Ditmars
Dave
Cripple Creek
Brighton News
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Vercer & Chilcote
Cordette
Mercer & Chilcote
Pillsbury
Pillsbury’s Best
Harvey & Warfel
McElwain & Brown
Cherry’s
Glascon
Etta McCreedy
Superior
Wisconsin
T. J. Gillett
Potter & Starkie
Lew Davenport
Davenport
Montpelier
J. H. Mottit
J. Goembel
Moline
H. E. Elhington
Keokuk
Hotel Allen
W. D. Turner
Ottumwa
Itor
Dr. Ott
City
Oath & Dean
Kratos
BR. IL
R. B
Des Moines
D. Val. Div
Nous
Eldon
A.c
Ashington
Stock
Budington
Shade
K. . Garris
East Side Square
Mielree
the City News
Tyndall Palmer
York News
The
New York News
Magnet Society
Academy
Roberts’ Rules of Order
Messrs
Mack
John Springer
H. & W. Scofield
Tlemen
Clifford Thorne
Boston
Washineton, D. C
Nal
Iowa
John K. Steen
Steen
Fred
Minnie
Mable
West Washington Street
Mr. and
Daniel Conrad
Noble
Saharan
Tle
Mt. Pleasant
Conrad
Tomers. Ite
Dr McConnaughey
Henry
Wenger
Wayland News
Rock Island
Mr. Turner
Jim Ward
Epworth League
Lizzie
Miss Sherbec
Ainsworth High School
Ainsworth H. S
Geo. Ross
Celia
Omiaha
the Heights Grammar Room
Laura Rich
Marie Stewart
Bert Anderson
Lloyd Neal
James Boling
Mattie Watters
Baptist Church
Royal Baking Powderco
New York
KE. C, Carris
Prise
Dave Hafferty, G. W. Dash
G. M
Chad James
Jane Burnbarger
Keota Hagle
A. M. Wray
Washington, Kalona News
Rev. Gampe
Milwaukee
Rev. Gampee
Evening Journal
Tie
Chicago
Glascow & Lytle
Doub
Justin
M. P. Tiller
Merchant Tailors
Gent's Furnishers
North Side Square
Pottar & Starkier
T. T. Keeley
Washington Street
of Cenis
Wm.Blair & Son
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