Personal notes and visits fill city life
A crowded list of local residents includes Rut F. H. Smith visiting from Richland, Robert Black visiting from Winfield, and many others traveling, teaching, or calling on trades. Social events include a Monday night dance at Phoenix hall and a Pleasant Hill box supper for library funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Smith
Richland
Robert Black
Winfield
R. M. Wilson
John Hyde
Chicago
Rev. F. ©. Ross
Morning Sun
Lida Booth
Crawfordsville
Grace Coates
R. T. McCall
Johnson
Pleasant Hill
Deila Tomlinson
Finishing Square Improvement Opens Three Sides to Trade
Three sides of the square were opened for trade today after a two month improvement closure. An additional sand coat was applied Saturday evening and the work appears satisfactory. A small paving section remains at the southeast corner this week. Contractors have few men and delays in material slowed progress.
Iowa Assessors Advised On Taxable Valuation Rules
The state executive council adopted assessors instructions outlining valuation at 25 percent of actual market value and proper treatment of exemptions. It directs printing copies for all rolls, reporting of cattle, and lists for soldiers or widows with eight hundred dollar exemptions, plus rules on road and homestead exemptions and taxable personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
State Executive Council
State Board of Review
Inventory rules for assessing merchandise and vehicles
The text states inventories must assess stock on hand with the inventory date specified. It notes buildings on leased land are personal property. Automobiles belong in the same column as vehicles and should be included in vehicle assessments, including bicycles.
Graham Arthur and Laura Arthur Marry in Northwest Washington
Graham Arthur foreman at Hervey Hell Carriage Factory married Laura Arthur, oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Arthur, Saturday evening at Rev F Ross's residence. The Rev Ross performed the ceremony. Arthur, a Washington resident and popular mechanic, will reside with Mrs Col Cowles in Northwest Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Graham
Smith
Hervey Hell
Laura Arthur
Hlugh Arthur
F. ©. Ross
First United Presbyterian Church
Ross
Graham
Washington
Col. Cowles
Fearful odds against him healed by electric bitters
Bedridden old soldier J J Havens of Versailles Ohio suffered kidney disease with no relief from doctors. He tried Electric Bitters and soon was on the road to recovery saying they cured his liver kidney and stomach issues. Guaranteed 50 cents at Stewart Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Havens
Versailles
Stewart
McCall Bros. Hale Rates to Chicago for Centennial
Two car loads of feed accompany Hale rates to Chicago for the Centennial Celebration. The Iowa Central will sell excursion tickets at one fare for round trip during Sept 26 to 28 with return by Oct 5, 1903. Tickets available from ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCall Bros
Chicago
Iowa Central
Local Paper Delivery Neatness Prompts Office Report
At noon today in his office Justice Roddewig wed Guy T Aten of Washington Iowa and Mabel Nixon of Rock Island Ill The groom is a railroad man and they will live in Washington Iowa The note warns prompt reports of carrier negligence to the office from Davenport Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Roddewig
Guy T. Aten
Washington
Iowa
Mabel Ti. Nixon
Rock Island
Ill
Davenport
Green Arrested in Postal Fraud Conspiracy Probe
Washington reports state Senator George B. Green of Newhampton facing federal indictment for postal fraud involvement with George W. Teaver. Allegations claim kickbacks, payoffs to postal officials, and a long running scheme tied to time clocks and delivery service. Additional arrests and inquiries implicate others, including a Nebraskan ex-senator Thurston era ally and various party figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George B. Green
Nowhamton
Green
George W. Teaver
BENZ
United States
Thurston
Nebraska
Mayne
Senator Green Gives Bond After Bribery Conspiracy Charge
State Senator George A. Green of Kingston New York was arrested by U S Marshal Mack on bribery conspiracy charges tied to postal investigations. He posted 10000 bond with Joyae M Kilner as surety and proclaimed his innocence while resigning from the Republican organization until cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinghamton
N. Y
George A. Green
United States
Mack
Joyae M. Kilner
Green Ia
International Time Record Or Company
Tam
Greene County Republican Committee
Repubican
Marvelous salve promises cures for many ailments
World famous salve claims infallible results for cuts burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands and piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c at Stewart's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart's Pharmacy
Missionary Barrel Subscriptions Sought by Wednesday
Church ladies are asked to leave subscriptions or donations for the missionary barrel at the parsonage no later than Wednesday morning September 2384-21.
Dr King's New Life Pills At Stewart's Drug Store
An ad claims abuse of the law brings pain and irregular living deranging organs. Dr King's New Life Pills are advertised as gentle and thorough, re adjusting constipation headaches and liver trouble, available for 250 at Stewart's Drug Store.
Regular meeting of W V R U set for 7 30 p m
The regular meeting of the W V R U is scheduled for this evening at 7 30 in Capt Kellogg's office on the south side of the square. All members are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
The New Fast Mail scenic success on tomorrow evening
Seats are selling for the big scenic success The New Fast Mail tomorrow evening. Plenty of Lee Cream available at Means and Stichter's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fast Mail
Means & Stichter
Disappearance of Traveling Man Tar dy in Boise
Thomas Tardy, a traveling representative from Grinnell Iowa, vanished from Boise on September 4 leaving luggage and room key behind. Authorities suspect self harm in Central City Nebraska after the Sept 21 report. Separately Rev R A Gould, a Free Methodist preacher, eloped with Eva Flint a one year old girl last March and received a six year sentence in the penitentiary.
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Poise
Ida
Thomas Tardy
Grinnell
Boise
Central City
Neb
R. A. Gould
Eva Flint
Methodists Roast Notables in Nebraska Conference
Roosevelt Governor Mickey and Mayor Adams were scored for not taking a stand against liquor. In Fairmont West Virginia a coal tipple and surrounding buildings owned by Fairmont Coal were destroyed by fire causing at least 100000 dollars in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Roosevelt
Mickey
Adams
Nebraska Methodist Conference
Fairmont
W. Va
Monongah
Fairmont Coal Company
Fortune teller’s reading ends in tragedy in Elkhart
Benjamin Buchwalter of Gardner Illinois dropped dead of heart disease in Elkhart after asking a fortune teller Mary William son how long he would live. The 70 year old farmer was visiting relatives with a nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Benjamin Buchwalter
Mary Williamson
Buchwalter
Gardner
Ill
Paris Editor James L. Ferriere Dies After Stroke Wife Dies
Paris reports James L. Ferriere a well known New York newspaper man died here from a paralytic stroke. His wife, in a fit of distraction, shortly afterwards took her own life. Ferriere once served for several years as editor of the Paris edition of the New York Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
James L. Ferriere
New York
Ferriere
New York Herald
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Valours
J. Albert Williams & CO
the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
Teleephone NO
Ofpfiorn
East Main
D. L. Baird & Son
Cash Store
Baxter
H. A. Baxter
Samson & Livingston
Bragg & Bokenkamp
Hleaters
Fred. L. Stewart
KR Jenking
W. McLaughlin
Nes
Jenkins & Mclaughlin, Physicians and Surgeons
Court House
Stewart's
West Side
Weather Forecast
Washington, D. C
Eperte
Allen's
Frank McElroy
Peoria
Emma Hauber
Burlington
C. D. Gove
Lilian Minick
Dempsey
Trenton
Altamont
Missouri
Phoenix Hall
A. W. Gifford
Tom Downing
Fats and
the Loans
W. F. Kirkpatrick
M. L. Sanders
New Sharon
Tr. L. White
North Marion Ave
Crail Dry Goods
J. M. Nelson
Des Moines
J. A. Work
Helen
Henry H. Rathmer
G. L. Duke
Sappho Beamer
Oberlin
Miss Beamer
W. L. Clapp
Wellman
Fairfield
McCarthy Stone Company
Executive Council of State
Graham Arthur
Hale
Mave Neen Patt
Chreen
Teaver
George W. Dunn
Republican State Committees of
Bucklens
Arnica
Sol. Rich & Co
Methodists
Eeaos
Jamestown
Pacqualin
Ory
Michigan
Island and
Jersey, Ib
J. C. Smith
Duncan
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