Local Notes on People and Prices in the Town
Local items report visits by Wm Rogenkamp and Wm Scofield, births, and social visits. Belknap’s music house sells sheet music five copies for 50 cents, with repeat promos for ten cent copies. Officials announce a city council meeting and Rev. Jacobsmeier’s trip to Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Glasgow
John Trine
Brighton
Ruy Noxall
Savings Bank
Lewis
St Mark Campbell
Ainsworth
Roy Davis
Keota
Belknap
Music House
Father Jacobsmeier
Columbus Junction
W. A. Row
East Washington Street
Col. Stuart
East Jefferson Street
M. R. Meek
Harvey
Peoria
Ill
W. B. Wilde
Belknap’s
J. E. Swearagen
Noble
Harry Letts
Pine City
Burroughs
ET. Neal
EE. Reynolds
Here
Stafford
Kansas
Three Year Chase Leads to Iowa Trial Date
Chicago gangster Sam Ritchie captured in Baltimore after a three year pursuit for leading the Eldon Iowa bank safe robbery. Others named include Charles Stevens and Dick Dodd with Dodd flipping. Stevens jailed years ago. The piece also notes the Mothers' Congress opening in Des Moines with Governor Shaw and various delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ritchie
Chicago
Bradley's
Eldon
Towa
Iowa
Charles Stevens
Dick Dodd
Ottumwa
Dodd
Stevens
Buck" Murray
Ft. Madison
Joe Menard
Liberty
Murray
Ritchie
Mothers’ Congress
Des Moines
Iowa Band
Governor Shaw
Hartenbower
Mabel D. Hutchinson
Theodore W. Walker
Isaac Lea Hillis
United States
William Scofield
H. A. Burrell
Twinams
Congress
Deadline for ad changes by 10 a.m. for same-day run
Advertisers must submit ad copy by 10 oclock in the morning to ensure the change is made the same day. The notice outlines the deadline and process for submitting updated copy to the newspaper ad department.
The Enumerators urged to keep accurate ink records
Officials emphasize that enumerators must write permanent records with pen and ink. Each man is chosen for skill and will carry a reliable fountain pen so the books are a credit during supervisor checks. The passage hints at the quality expected from the best line ever shown.
Local items note home life and business updates
A mix of city notes reports on household mishaps business remodels and visits Judge Dewey’s return from Oskaloosa and residents planning summer travel appear alongside ads for beauty products and tonics. Local tradesmen and shop fittings show improvements while residents share travel and family news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Stewart
Brighton Street
Judge Dewey
Oskaloosa
William Neal
Huston
Texas
Fulton
Henry Stichter
Fairfield
Robinson
Byers
Denver
Colorado
A. B. McDonald
Rocky Mountain
W. FB. Palmer
V.C. Kirkpatrick
Keota
Airfield
John Kirkpatrick
Homeseekers Excursion Tickets From Iowa Central Railway
On May 1 and 15 and June 6 and 19 1900 the Iowa Central Railway will sell Homeseekers excursion tickets to numerous western and southern points including Arkansas Arizona British Columbia Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Kansas Montana Manitoba Nebraska New Mexico Oregon Oklahoma Louisiana Missouri Utah Washington Wyoming Texas Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Northern Michigan Wisconsin South Dakota and southeast areas. For full details contact ticket agents or the undersigned George B Barry G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway Company
Arkansas
Arizona
British Columbia
Colorado
Idaho
Indian Territory
Kansas
Montana
Manitoba
Nebraska
New Mexico
Oregon
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Missouri
iUtah
Washington
Wyoming
Texas
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
Michigan
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Gro
Barry
Marshalltown
Lowa
To Cure a Cold While You Sleep
An early patent remedy ad touts Weeks Break-up-A-Cold Tab available at Stewart's Pharmacy, promising cure by bedtime and offering a cheerful five cent price with a full refund if ineffective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart's Pharmacy
Fourth Iowa Infantry Reunion at Davenport in 1900
The Iowa brigade units will hold their fourth reunion in Davenport Iowa on June 12 1900 with headquarters at the Grand Opera house opening at 730 AM. A business meeting is planned for 130 PM and a Camp Fire in the evening. Regimental reunions follow on June 13 at 8 AM with special G A R encampment rates offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Brigade
Iowa Infantry
Davenport
Iowa
Grand Opera House
G. L. Godfrey
Tom R. L. Turner
Travel info for Paris via Our Line and steamship lines
Going to Paris, we offer travel information and ticketing from all stations on our line via New York and steamship lines. Contact agents of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway or write for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Albert Williams & Co
Dougherty Bros
Ashley & Nicola
J. N. Lewis & CO
North Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Local Matters
Palmer
Wm. Scofield
Winfield
Belknap's
Chas. Stuart
Okomo
Minnie Dupuis
E. T. Neal
Ruth
Monmouth College Glee Club
Jas Smiley
Cora
Julia Smiley
Mrs. E. Anderson
J. T. Anderson
Ed Wright
Roy Stichter
Mike Lewis
Leason
Parker
Sigourney
J. W. Kilgore
L. Z. Miksch
H. Stewart
The
Feather Washing Co
Mississippi Valley
Casey’s
Madison Medicine Co
Washington Buggy Co
Eldon Bank
Maryland
Baltimore, Md
Womans’ Congress
Mr. Allen
Equitable Life
James Shearer
Norman Pierce
Brookfield Mo
D. A. Sheppard
Jack Morrison
Hedrick
M. A. Collins
Bethany
B. M. Doolittle
Knoxville
Frank Moore
Geo Johnson
A. Demarce
Frank
Jesse Demarce
Lone Tree
A. L. Davidson
Traer
Bernard Allot
Sam Barden
Alice Huff
West Chester
the Evening Journal
Evenin
Journal
East Main
Post
Ertior
Dr. Botce & Son
Lewis Jefferson Armstrong
J. A. Todd
CR & N
R’y
Sioux Falls
Mog Farmer
AGP& TA
Cr&n Ry
Cedar Rapids
Rine Shoes
J. A. Harwood
South Side
Paris
Jno
G. Farmer
A.G P
T. A
N. Ry
Gloria
N. W. Corner
Bolaron
Armour’s
J.C. Smith
Cash Grocery
Baird & Bailey
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