Local residents and travelers noted in city arrivals and visits
A flood of brief notices records multiple residents and visitors arriving home or leaving for Ainsworth Keota West Chester Sigourney and Dubuque along with business trips to Chicago and Hereford Texas. The column also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a testimonial from Rev. James A. Lewis of Milaca Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Lewis
Milaca, Minn
M. E. Durel Chamberlain
Cook and
Sherman
November visitors and travelers noted at county
The County News lists multiple local residents and visitors with trips to Monmouth Chicago Washington Burlington and Wapello. Names include Mr and Mrs D Z Wonderly Rae Muirhead Mae Walker Martha Wortman Ed McFarland Jack Curtis and Frank Closson. Thanksgiving travel mentioned with David Gordon returning from Wyman. Professor Weber's relatives also returned home from Wapello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Z. Wonderly
Monmouth
Rae Muirhead
Mae Walker
Chicago
Martha Wortman
Olds
Ed McFarland
Washington
T. W. Rickey
Frank Closson
Henry McCoy
Jack Curtis
Professor Weber
Wapello
Rev
J. H. Taylor
Burlington
David Gordon
Wyman
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promised for Uncurable Cases
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that their firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uncurable case of catarrh, with a Toledo notary noting the oath on December 36, 1886. The remedy is taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. testimonials are offered for free, with sales through druggists and a related laxative product advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & Vic
Thanksgiving Observed In Keota With Win Over Iowa City
Keota marks Thanksgiving with 10:30 a.m. church services and a 5–0 football victory over Iowa City. A turkey dinner, social events, and a barn fire at the Baptist parsonage followed, with fire crews saving the horse and buggy. The origin of the blaze remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
United Presbyterian Church
Arch L. Graham
Iowa City
Ladies of the Christian Church
Tressie Neiswander
Maplehurst
J. O. Singmaster
Baptist Parsonage
Funeral service for Mrs. Henry Bovee set for Sunday afternoon
The funeral for Mrs. Henry Bovee will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from the residence on West Third Street. The Rev U S Smith will conduct the service. Miss Margaret Carson visits Fairfield with friend Miss Alice Childs for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bovee
West Third Street
U. S. Smith
Margaret Carson
Fairfield
Alice Childs
The Great Carlisle Indian Football Team Shakes Gridiron
The Carlisle Indian football eleven stands as a sensational season surprise with victories over Pennsylvania, Princeton, and a notable upset of Harvard. Their speed and daring place them among country leaders, surprising many observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Princeton
Harvard
Gotch Plans Ring Comeback in Boxing Lessons
Frank Gotch, former heavyweight wrestling champion, declares he will learn boxing from Tom Ryan and plans a return to combat sports. He says the current heavyweights are not formidable except for a few legends and believes he could win if he tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotch
Frank Gotch
America
Tommy Ryan
Frank
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Bob Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Sharkey
Burns
Schreck
Kaufmann
How's That Referee Ruling Alee in Cricketer Dilemma
In a humorous cricket scene a batsman edges a straight ball and the umpire hesitates. The old umpire, puffing a pipe, admits he does not know the verdict, then leaves for a beer in the refreshment tent and returns declaring he will not call a man out after a drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
Joe Wagner Becomes Manager of Young Wagner Prospect
Joe Wagner retires from fighting to manage his son known as Young Wagner a 105 pound fighter. He plans to arrange a bout for his protege with strong opponents from nearby cities and seeks a match against Joe Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wagner
Young Wagner
Joe Kelly
Wagner
Mango challenger seeks match for Willie Mango
Fighter Willie Mango issues a public challenge and names two potential opponents Matty Baldwin or Ronse O'Brien. Manager L. Mc Hugh directs replies to 511 West One Hundred and Forty sixth Street, New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Mango
Mango
Matty Baldwin
Ronse O'Brien
L. McHugh
West One Hundred and
New York City
Erne Becomes Boxing Instructor at Philadelphia Gym
Young Erne, the well known borer, affiliates with the Pennsylvania Institute of Gymnastics at 1520 22 Chestnut Street Philadelphia and will personally instruct all pupils in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erne
Pennsylvania Institute of Gymnastics
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Harvard Football Coach Joshua Crane Segues From Wealthy Sports Career
Harvard football head coach Joshua Crane is described as a millionaire sportsman with a long career across costly disciplines. The piece profiles his wealth oriented path through multiple high end athletic pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Crane
Joshua Crane
Harvard
Elevator Drops at Chicago Store Kill Many
Eighteen people died and fifteen injured when a passenger elevator at Ederheimer Stein & Co. wholesale clothing house on Jackson Boulevard plunged from the eighth floor to the basement. Investigations underway as rescue operations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ederheimier Stein & Co
George H Paul Co Incorporates in Washington Iowa
The George H Paul Co Inc becomes the new Washington Iowa based firm with $50,000 capital. George H Paul remains active manager and largest stockholder. The firm will handle Gulf Coast Texas lands and run semi monthly excursions to Corpus Christi starting December 3. It has about 300 agencies and most capital raised locally. Paul views Gulf Coast Texas as having a bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Paul Co
Washington
Iowa
Gulf Coast
Texas
Paul
Orpus Christi
Tennessee Minstrels Highlight Riverton Fair
Riverton Nebr September 1 reports say the Riverton Street Fair drew good crowds daily. Kirks Carnival Co. offered attractions while Brown's Tennessee Minstrels performed and were praised for a clean pleasing show. The postmaster showcased a top produce display, billed as southern Nebraska’s finest. Brown's troupe visits again next Thursday evening the 6th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverton
Nebr
Kirks Carnival Co
Brown
Nebraska
Tennessee Minstrels
Local residents visit city and return home
Thomas Prennan of Johnson county visits the city as a business guest. Mr and Mrs Winn Eyestone from near Ainsworth are city visitors. Miss Mabel Dill returns home from Des Moines and Winterset. Frankie L Casey attended a box supper at Pleasant Plain Catholic church. Fisher and Watson, State university students, are guests of Lawrence Wilson. Vera Palmer improves slowly after illness. Cliff Marcus of south of Keota visits friends in the city then leaves for Cedar Rapids. Marion Clapper of Ames visits relatives and returns home tomorrow. Mr and Mrs T F McCarty of Richland visit over Thanksgiving at the D A Boyer home. Mrs Elmer Wells and daughters Ruth and Gladys return from the north after a few days with J M Godfrey and Boyd Foster. George Fleming returns from Newton, sells his farm, and contemplates moving back to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dolies
Ainsworth
Ruth Knapp
West Chester
Lottie Dupuis
Sigourney
Wallace
Gladys Carson
Lone Tree
Grace
George Crawford
Dave Teuscher
Keota
B. F. Brown
Seth Thomas
Ft. Dodge
Sadie Johnson
Anton Johnson
Johnson
City
Moline
D. W. Harvey
Dubuque
Iowa
Geneseo
Ill
N. H. Denison
Hereford
Texas
Chicago
Denison Bros. & Fretz Land Co
Mabel Dill
Des Moines
Winterset
Frankie L. Casey
Pleasant Plain
Messrs. Fisher and
Watson
The
State University
Lawrence Wilson
Cliff Marcus
Cedar Rapids
Marion Clapper
Ames
T. F. McCarty
Richland
D. A. Boyer
Elmer Wells
Ruth and
Gladys
J. M. Godfrey and
Boyd
Church service schedule with talk on Egypt
Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 Junior at 4 Senior at 5 45 Evening service at 7 Miss Rose Min ner will give a talk on Egypt Rev W O Fisher pastor
Methodist Episcopal Church Services and Meetings
Sunday school at 9 30. Classes at 10 30. Public worship at 11 with sermon by the pastor Rev U S Smith. Junior League at 3 30 Epworth League at 5 45. Evening service at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Smith
Evangelist Mrs G H Jones Leads Week of Church Services
Sunday 11 service, 2 30 Sunday school, 3 30 song and praise, 7 30 evening service. Evangelist Mrs G H Jones and Rev B R Penn invite all to attend through Wednesday with a special offering for the evangelist. Nine have joined holiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Jones
B. R. Penn
First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule
Sunday school starts at 9 30 in the morning with the morning service at 11 oclock Junior Bible Young People's Union gathers at 4 PM and the evening Evangelistic service follows at 7 led by Pastor Rev. G D Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Rogers
First Church of Christ Scientist Service Timings
Corner of Town Avenue and Jefferson Street announces morning service at 11 with the topic God the Only Cause and Creator. Golden text from Psalm 111:2 invites all to attend. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30 with cordial invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Avenue
Jefferson Street
First Presbyterian Sabbath Services and Evening Song
Sabbath school at 9 40 morning service at 11 junior Endeavor at 3 senior Endeavor at 6 evening service at 7 Alexander Davidson visits and will meet the congregation at 7 30 for a song service at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Davidson
United Presbyterian Church Sabbath Services Schedule
The church lists a 9 30 Sabbath school and 11 morning worship on the United Presbyterian Church its Early History topic, with 4 Junior and 5 45 Senior Endeavor meetings, and 7 evening worship on Borrowed Religion. Rev. W R Sawhill invites all to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
W. R. Sawhill
The New Pure Food and Drug Law Announcement
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles approved under the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Man Injured Grading Road At Railroad Crossing
George Lemmon of south of the city suffered a broken arm in an accident while grading the road at the railroad crossing near the Robert Coulter home on Wednesday. He drove home with one arm and later sought medical help, and is described as getting along but greatly inconvenienced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lemmon
Robert Coulter
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cures Zephyr Man's Lingering Cold
J. Urquhart of Zephyr Ontario says a severe lingering cold with dry harsh cough improved after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. A single small bottle cured him and he deems it the best he has used. Local dealer Cook and Sherman sells the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. Urquhart
Zephyr
Ontario
Cook
Sherman
Academy Notes Skating Party Planned and Thanksgiving Break
School closes for two days of vacation as students forego Than giving at home. Miss Marie Jericho spends Thanksgiving in Burlington. Two teachers visit, and two students enroll in Commercial work. A skating party and a literary session program are announced with recitations stories debates and piano solos. A surprise party for Joh Thompson ended with games music light refreshments and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Jericho
Burlington
Winifred
May Mayer
Geo. Breitenbauch
Wal Mayer
Effie Leeper
Edyth McBride
Stella Meek Mung
Hill McCleery
Joh Thompson
Remarkable Lung Cure by New Discovery
Westfield resident G. H. Clark credits Dr. King's Discovery with saving his life after severe lung disease. He says an amino dry hacking cough ceased after starting the remedy and two bottles cured him completely. Cook and Sherman advertise 50 cent and one dollar sizes with a free trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Westfield
King
Cook
Sherman
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the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
Post Office
Laws
ETON
UBL
Reoent
P. Dewey
J. B. Heaps
E. Madison St
Poland
China
C. A. Reeves
Wayland
Nice
Plymouth Rock Roosters
Charles Anne
M. Hl. Sweet
Carpet Cleaning Co
Frey’s
Ray Blankenhorn
D. F. Macon
Mary Martin
Lexington
Effie Nelson
A. B. Singmaster
the County News
Crawfordsville
Adenna Et Prompt
California
1G Syrup Co
Sporting World
GEO. H. Paul CO. Incorporates
Thomas Prennan
Johnson County
Mrs. Winn Eyestone
Vera Palmer
Fred Palmer
George Fleming
Newton
Marion Anderson
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U. P
Methodist Episcopal
First Baptist
First Church OF Christ
First Presbyterian
Academy Notes
Aurora
Lulu Mat
Teka Chun Myrtle
Francis M
Bertha Sha
Sidney Sea
Amelia G Pone
Clara Wall Paper
Howard Hill
Walter Li
Guy Koch
Harry Taylor
Magnet
Hattie M
Lorin MecFar
Bertha
Hlure
Geo D. Sitzer
Roberts Block
Cedar Rapides Savings Bank
Geo. D. Sitzer, M.D
Casey
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