Fire destroys Beverly home injuring family
Five children were injured and their parents burned when a Beverly Virginia residence burned. a mother and father and the four other children suffered injuries as the home was destroyed in the blaze. Benjamin Fish, aged 75, brother in law of the late P T Barnum, dies in Bridgeport Connecticut a prominent local figure.
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Beverly
Benjamin Fish
P. T.barnum
Bridgeport
Conn
Fales & Jenks Machine Company
Pawtucket
R. L
Spa
Belgium
Excelsior Springs Powder Company
Dobson
Kansas City
Herman Kline
Man at Old Bailey Pleads Guilty to Spare Accused
A prisoner at the Old Bailey, before the first witness, asked if the man would testify against him. When told yes, he said he pleads guilty not to admit guilt but to prevent the other from committing perjury.
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Old Bailey
London Mail
Girl, 11, Killed by Colt at Grandfather's Home
Eleven year old Millie Harroff died after being kicked by a colt at Zeck Hall's house near Murphysboro Til. The incident occurred on November 13 and was reported from the area.
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Murphysboro
Til
Millie Harroff
Zeck Hall
Here
Treasury Secretary’s Wife Gives Birth to Son
Washington report notes Mrs. George B. Cortelyou, wife of the U S secretary of the treasury, has borne a son. The event was reported in Washington on November 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Cortelyou
Washington
George B. Cortelyou
Secretary of the Treasury
Dayton brothers join Barnum & Bailey tour again
Cleve Dayton will spend winter in Bright on and Earl Dayton will drill an orchestra in Jackson Louisiana before New Years. Both have signed to tour with Barnum Bailey show next season. Mrs Terry attended the chrysanthemum show in Washington. Mrs George McCutcheon of Washington Iowa visited then returned home.
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Cleve Dayton
Brighton
Earl Dayton
Jackson
Louisiana
Brighton Enterprise
George McCutcheon
Washington
Iowa
George Casper
Muscatine
Cotter Man Recovers from Spring Accident
George Stapp of Cotter is reported feeling well after full recovery from an accident last spring. The wound left a scar and he has quit cigars but can still chew tobacco as before. Ainsworth Clipper, Nov. 13.
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George Stapp
Cotter
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Maine Resident
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine lauds Bucklen's Arnica Salve for curing sores boils ulcers and burns. He mentions it has saved many doctor bills and notes it sells for 25 cents at J E Lemmon's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
A. F. Hardy
East Wilton
Maine
J. E. Lemmon
Community Notes and Local Appointments at Royal and Surrounding Areas
Local items announce Winter clothing repairs by a tailor, visits from Miss Edna Page to Sigourney, and travelers including Mrs. J B Crail, A Van Sickle, and Miss Dorothy Latchem. Features praise for Emil Liebling from the Kansas City Independent, highlighting his piano prowess, lecturing, composing, and personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Latchem
Chicago
Emil Liebling
Liebling
Kansas City Independent
Poland China Hog Sale at Washington Iowa in 1908
In Washington Iowa on November 18 1908 a draft of 35 Poland China pigs will be sold Sired mainly by P s Mastodon 129875 and Big Ex Old Expansion They weigh 600 pounds under a year and grow toward 1000 pounds The litter born April 30 weighs 225 to 250 pounds Each pig has 7 inch bones Several boar pigs from one litter are unmatched This sale highlights large well bred animals from a thirty year breeder and will start at 1 30 p m at Casey s livery barn Auctioneers are Teeter Lathrop and Charles Brown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Poland
Missouri
Nebraska
Minnesota
Kansas City
China
Casey
Charles Brown and
Teeter & Lathrop
Hall's Catarrh Cure claims cure for deafness
Deafness is said to be incurable by local applications but curable by constitutional remedies. The text asserts catarrh as the cause in nine of ten cases, offering one hundred dollars for any deafness due to catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars free. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Coo
Toledo
Revision of Political Post Card Delays G O P Sale
Pp. J. Hanley has revised his political post card delaying GOP sale four years. The satirical card is on sale at his office and Roy Y. Stichter restaurant with prices from 5c for one to $11 for 1000 cards. Orders filled by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hanley
Roy Y. Stichter
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ingredient Mentioned
The text notes a German chemical hexamethylenetetramine as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It advises taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities to prevent serious illness. Lemmon's Pharmacy is cited.
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Lemmon
For Sale Near West Chester Iowa Farm and Business Property
For sale extra good farms and town residence and business property near West Chester in Washington county Iowa. All within two or three miles of town and among the best markets in Iowa. Also a first class elevator and coal business and six business lots. J. D. Dayton West Chester Iowa.
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West Chester
Washington County
Iowa
J. D. Dayton
Just a Woman's Way at the Graham Tuesday Evening
A strong production titled Just a Woman's Way is noted for Graham on Tuesday evening November 17 with a close score 32 to 31.
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Graham
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Fine Shoes
Frank L. Wilson & Co
Snapp
Dougherty Bros
Clothiers
Virginia
Richmond
Bryan
Taft
Chafin
Debs
Watson
Hisgen
Gillians
P Bryan
Euip
Sos
Mae Foe Roavel
Grush & Brindley
Watts
National Oyster Carrier Company
Dr. Terry
Fox & Dewey
the Royal
Frey
J. B. Crail
Winfield
A. van Sickle
Blakesburg
Ottumwa
Ethel Sprague
Columbus Junction
Rownd
West Madison Street
Harry Shrader
Abbie
Leet
Henry Knecht
Edna Page
Chas. Hebner
Sigourney
Henry Steck
Chas. Anderson
George Dempsey
Pedrick’s
Great
New York
Ss. Lemmon
the Good Shoe Store
J. A. Harwood
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