Bids invited for sewer construction work and repairs
Bids will be received by J R Campbell at Campbell Bowman’s meat market until noon May 17 1897 for completing a 46 inch brick sewer including excavating and 27 feet of 1 inch sewer pipe and 342 feet of 12 inch sewer pipe. The sewer committee may reject all bids and profiles are available at Campbell Bowman’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R Campbell
Campbell & Bowmin
Hondas
Campbell & Bowman's
Sewer Committee
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Adam Wombacher Severely Injured By a Colt
A man named Adam Wombacher sustained severe injuries after a colt attack. Emergency responders transported him to a regional hospital for treatment and observation. Investigators are reviewing the incident at the rural property where the event occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Wombacher
Burroughs Wins Sprints at Champaign Illinois Meet
At Champaign Chas Burroughs of the University of Chicago won the 100 yard dash in 10.6 seconds and the 220 yard dash in 20.6 seconds beating Patterson and an Illinois sprinter. City council let the north drainage sewer contract. bids for the brick sewer were rejected and new bids requested. Adam Wombacher injured when a colt fell on him severing his head and he was treated and improving at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chicago
University of Illinois At Champaign
Chas. Burroughs
Patterson
Illinois
Chas
Jack King
John Skipton
John Robertson
J. Bickford
W. H. Smith
Adam Wombacher
Lexington
S. W. Neal
West Main Street
Judge Russell
Nebraska
Frank Bell
Fred Sheetz
Milan
Ark
Karn Allen
Pleasant Plain
Rev. Romig
Grace Hill
City Friends
Senator Palmer
Des Moines
Chas. C. Clifton
Green Street
Dr. Phillips
Keota
Wim, Blair & Son
Forecast for Iowa and local business notes
May 12 dispatch reports Iowa forecast as generally fair tonight and Thursday. Shipments include Singmaster sending a carload of hides to Chicago via B and N W. An advertising pitch promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from Cheney Co as a constitutional remedy with a $100 offer for uncured cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Hall
I. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cheney & Co
Factory price piano sale draws in local buyers
Pianos and organs offered at factory cost with deep discounts promise big savings for community residents. Two pianos sold to well known locals this morning, with many more expected before the 20th as tours and excursions are advertised. The ad touts Seale Kimball uprights and other fine instruments, with low cash and installment options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seale Kimball
Local Odd Fellows Fun in Columbus Je Visit
A group from the city attended a gathering in Columbus Je with the Odd Fellows at the lodge rooms. Participants reported a splendid time, including Seth Carris EK. Carris M. Clapper J. Williams Jr N. Shaw George Graff John Yockey A.A. Rodman Jake Lohrer George Schneider HL. Kwendall JS. Burnett George Bereiter Harry Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Messrs
Seth Carris
EK. C. Carris
M. Clapper
J. Williams, Jr
N. Shaw
George Graff
John Yockey
A.A. Rodman
Jake Lohrer
George Schneider
HL. Kwendall
JS. Burnett
George Bereiter
Harry Davis
Armstrong Returns to Town in Challenge Display
Des Moines reports Bob Armstrong in town with Parson Davies declaring readiness to fight Armstrong for 5,000 a side against any man except Peter Jackson or Corbett. Davies rates Armstrong a wonder and believes he could defeat Fitzsimmons. Armstrong has trained well and produced several good men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parson Davies
Armstrong
Peter Jackson
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Bob
Des Moines
Weather Summary from Des Moines Iowa May 11 1897
Central Station reports weekly mean temperatures from 5 to 72 above normal with 95 percent sunshine. Sun showeres aided crops and softened clods improving soil. The first part of May brought rapid vegetation and field work progress. Corn area large with early planting and rapid completion underway. Spring grains fair. soil baking in overly wet fields. Fruit trees in bloom. small fruit promising. Pasturage fine. potatoes and garden crops planted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Des Moines
Iowa
McKinley Inaugural Show at The Graham Tonight
The Kinetoscope presents the McKinley inaugural ceremonies at The Graham tomorrow evening with performances at 8 15. Tickets are at Harvey and Warfel's with prices 10c to 30c by seat and area. Money refunded if not as represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Harvey & Warfel's
McKinley
Plows at Thompson Maxwell Farm Rally to Aid Neighbors
Neighbors gather east of the city as twenty five plows work the Maxwell farm. Afterward they will aid Jesse Marr by planting the crop for his ailing relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Maxwell
Mr. Maxwell
Jesse Marr
Close shave in local incident ends with cautious prognosis
An artisan yelled during a close, dangerous experiment involving a Bowers device. Bowers believes with proper care the lady may fully recover her hearing, though the event was perilous. Perry, Iowa resident Smith Russell among Civic Hotel guests noted amid a general sale including gloves and attire. Dougherty Bros advertises items at special prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Russell
Perry, Lowa
Civic Hotel
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Mercer & Chilcote
Sale
Dougherty Bros
West Side
Harvey & War
RAL Designs PT
Ioe
Pat W
Hamietonian
Harold and
Alexander
Abdallah
Gambetta Wilkes
America
J. S. Wagner
Music Store
Potter & Starkie
Wilde & — Son
Eodif
Clay
Rupp
West Washington
West North St
Madison St
Mrs. A. Gardner
Wellman
Ballardvale Lithia
E. C. Carris & Co
East Side Square
Ballardvale Lithia Spring Water Co
Lithia
H. N. Morris
Ashington
Conan An
Burroughs
Champaign, Ill
Singmaster
Chicago
Port Arthur
Texas
Old Territory
San Francisco
Y. Pls
Kck
Friends
Toronto
Canada
Epworth League
I. BE
Agt
Lawo Pow
Lewis
J. A. Collins
Keokuk
Journal
Caseys
Clerk Young
John Swartz
M. C. Harter
Harter
Captain Shaver
The
Kalona
Martin
Davenport
R. W. McElroy
North Side
Kk. KE. Conway
Home and
Foreign Missionary Societies
Presbyterian Church
S.C. Hull
Pension Board
J. Pollard
Silas Bergquist
Casey Bros
Hervey Bell
Bert Crone
A. N. Alberson
Michael Smith
Richmond
Dr. Wiskamp
Johnson
Journal Office
Chas. Rupp
Henry Eicher
Bible Society
U.P
H.m.wieher
Hamilton
Paint
Parker
Court House
Woods Bros
Odd Fellows
Fitz
Bob Armstrong
Weather Report
Koyal Baking Powderco
New York
Lawt Moohood
Betty
J. WH. Stewart
Glasgow & Lytle
Mmrth
Smith Premier Typewriter Co
Syracuse
N. Y
Us & A
Monroe Street
Merchant Tailors
Dent's Furnishers
Side Square
P. Centemeri
P. Centemeri & Co
Wm. Blair & Son
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