Mrs Keck and daughter Harriet return from Mexico
Mrs Carl Keck and daughter Harriet arrived home from Mexico after a summer abroad. H A Burrell met them in St Louis and accompanied them home. Mr Wheeler, formerly a son doctor on the Narrow Gauge, is now running as brakeman on this run for a few days. Chas Reeves reports Wash Neff's hog sale at Wayland as one of the best, with hogs selling as high as 876 09.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Keck
Harriet
Mexico
H. A. Burrell
St. Louis
Doctor
Chas, Reeves
Neff
Wayland
Eightieth Birthday of W. W. Wells Celebrated at Dublin
W. W. Wells a pioneer settler in Iowa marked eighty with a large family gathering at his Dublin home. Born 1820 in Connecticut he came west with modest means and built a fortune through hard work on farms and stock. The article recounts his journey from poverty to wealth, his long public service as a bank president, and the family memories shared during the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wells
Dublin
Wells
Mr. Wells
Wethersfield Township
Connecticut
Curtis
Warner) Wells
Dr. Payne
G. Logan Payne
The
Journal
Botelas
Fairfield
David Brown
Skunk River
Dutch Creek
Washington National Bank
Rebecca Jackson
Franklin
Wesley Smith
Curtis R. Edwin
William P
Seymour Martin
Indiana
Overholt Piano Tuner Visits West Chester This Week
The Last Week announces O A Overholt the piano tuner will stay in West Chester until his next trip. Customers are urged to leave orders at Carris drug store. Wessley Smith wife and son of West Chester noted in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Wessley Smith
Overholt
Carris’ Drug Store
Lora Inman v. J S Black Case Decided in Washington Township
The case lasted from ten yesterday morning until midnight and was decided last night by Squire Kephart in favor of the defendant. Inman sued for 85 dollars in wages, a tender of 87 was made, with costs split: defendant pays costs up to the tender and plaintiff pays the rest. Inman plans to appeal to the district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Inman
J. S. Black
Washington Township
Loman
Squire Kephart
Inman
District Court
Arrival of Miss Only Cigars from Columbus Junction
Washington smokers welcome the Miss Only five cent cigar from Columbus Junction. The cigar uses rare old tobacco from the 1897 crop and is sold widely. Manufactured by 6th M. Knovz, Mfg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miss Only
Columbus Junction
M. W. Knovz
Big Show Under the Dome at Graham Tuesday
Get your seats checked for the big scenic show Under the Dome at Graham on Tuesday evening. Tickets cost 50 cents for Balcony or Parduet and 25 cents for Gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Democrats Plan Big Graham Theatre Meeting Tonight
The Iowa First district Democrats announce a large gathering at Graham opera house at eight o'clock tonight. Hon. D. J. OConnell, congressional candidate, will speak, following earlier county and city speeches. The issue promises entertainment and a strong turnout. Also notes society items and a November Ladies Home Journal feature on White House expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional Committee
Graham Opera House
D. J. O'Connell
Iowa
O’connell
Washington City
White House
Ladies’ Home Journal
Theodore A. Bingham
All America
Emily Marshall
Ethelbert Nevn
Clifford Howard
Mary the
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Blue River
Josiah Allen
Edward Bok
New York City
A.B Fost
Curtis Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Innes and His Band Offered for Washington Event
Washington artists announce a Dec 6 matinee by Innes and his Band with 65 musicians and opera soloists if 300 tickets are subscribed. The list opens at Bow and Shields and names must be sent with no payment required beyond signups. PETE DAILEY requested at the Windsor. Also notes 5c cigars in town. A Cotter area social near Stapp home enjoyed a Thursday party with supper and a pleasant evening. Attendees included Fred Jordan Everette Allen Bert Dixon Jas Ferguson Leonard Miksch Maud McCulley Dot Keister Allie Dunbar Nancy Stapp Dot Grumbling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Innes
Bow and Sheilds
Stapp
Cotter
Fred Jordan
Everette Allen
Bert Dixon
Jas Ferguson
Leonard Miksch
Misses Maud McCulley
Dot Keister
Allie Dunbar
Nancy Stapp
Dot Grumbling
To Cure a Cold While You Sleep
An ad from Stewart's Pharmacy promises a nightly cold cure with Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab and a cheerful refund if it fails. It notes price changes and offers a purchase incentive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart’s
Knights of Pythias Call for Meeting on October Twenty Ninth
A large attendance is requested Monday October twenty ninth to confer work. Visiting brothers welcome. Contact M. Kecx, C. C. The notice also mentions Rocky Mountain Tea as a health product and notes Lemmon and Lewis Jewelry store front being repainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
M. Kecx
C. C
Lemmon & Lewis Jewelry Evere le
New Fall and Winter Wraps Display Monday at Store
On Monday October 29 1900 the store will display over 150 new and elegant fall and winter wraps. The collection includes 27 inch garments in tans castors blacks browns blues and Oxford grays with advance styles and varied price ranges.
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Alex. Black & Co
Toledo
Golf Capes
Mercer & Chilcote
Sol Rich & Co
Lincoln J. Carter
Apia
Capitol
Jersey City
New York
Trenton
Mr. Wheeler
Ily
East Main Street
H. M. Bicher
Columbia Pharmacy
Postoffice
John Shields & Son
L. M. Leon
J. Mayer
Mr. Ford
F. P. Ford
Singmaster
Clint Robertson
W. P. Wells
Samuel Smith
C. A. Snyder
A. Waterman
Wheelwright
Martha English
Ed Wells
Florance Smith
L. Mass
R. A. Riley
Curt Wells
Pfaff
Stella Pfaff
Sigourney
Fields
Woldyville
Walter Boyer
Ged Mie
Mertie
Congress
Mr O. A
Kephart
Wasuineron
D. C
Tag Kvaen Ne Journal
Graham Theatre
Dr. McClelland
KR. Simmons
Berkshire
N. Y
Fred Smith
Chicago
Todd Stuart
Pete Dailey
Windsor
Joseph Pollard, Jr
Washington, Iowa
Sktoner
Wo ‘Rsinget
Bkos
Ashby & Nicola
East Side
Lemmon & Lewis
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