Local and Personal Notes Mix Dirt, Pears, and Visits
A long list of local names and errands fills the page. Roy Gordon, 9212 W. FB Chilcote, and S. J. Cocklin travel for business while Dr. Laird from Ainsworth visits. Keller & Phillips advertise pears and hampers. McNamara's Furniture touts rugs and specials. Attendees from Washington travel to Ainsworth for the Baptist association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Duke
Ainsworth
The
Baptist Association
Washington and
Vicinity
Washington County Baptist Association
W.A. Parker
W. A. Palmer
T. C. Reeves
J. M. Phillips
Mae MacCaleb
Lillie Hutt
Imma Hutt
Sidney Smith
J. Bh. Crayne
D. J. Coon and Son
J. W. Lemley
Piano Giveaway Prompts Local Ad Campaign
Sensational plan by McElhinney Alberson and Mason promises three magnificent $350 pianos given away absolutely free. Pianos arrive soon and will be displayed in a few days with ads in this paper to follow. Local notices describe business visitors, home moves, and special rug and lace curtain sales at McNamara's Furniture and The Fair, plus minor railroad disruption news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElhinney, Alberson and Mason
The King and the Tinker in a Jestful Tale
A royal prank story follows a jolly king and courtiers who kidnap a poor tinker, dress him as royalty, and watch him believe he is king after a day of feasts and favors. Early next day the ruse ends as truth returns and the real king laughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daddy
Jack
Binwelf
Tinker
Free Piano Contest Inauguration At Local Stores
Mason Transfer Co McElhinney Drug Co and McElhinney Furniture Co announce a free piano contest starting October 1 1910. Three grand pianos valued at 350 dollars each will be given away. Watch for further details and visit the store for plan explanations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Alberson
Mason Transfer Co
McElhinney Drug Co
McElhinney Furniture Co
Sugar for Horses in France Reported Beneficial
Ex cessive strain and fatigue from slippery roads were reduced in horses fed sugar daily. Overworked horses rendered unfit for service were restored to strength by liberal sugar in their feed, according to Onur Dumb Animals Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Onur Dumb Animals Magazine
Amusements at Graben feature Candy Girl musical
New picture program at the Graben Saturday night features The Candy Gil. The Graham Oct 2 brings a refined musical comedy with 12 chorus girls in varied costumes, elaborate scenery and electrical effects. A touring 26 member cast from major cities appears, with the star previously in a Shubert York attraction. Prices 25 50 75 and 1.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candy Gil
Graham
Usdal
Chicago
Cetre Cleveland
Cincinnati
Kansas
Cimaha
Des Moines
Star Wa
Shubert
York
England's Favorite Singer Eng lands Favorite Singer in Candy Girl tour
England born contralto Ella Warner Davis known as England's Favorite Singer headlines The Candy Girl company this season. She has appeared in many foreign countries and with Shubert attractions in America. Davis is among the highest paid singers in the west and draws admission value. She performs at the Graham on Oct 3 with The Candy Company's show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Warner Davis
England
Candy Girl” Company
Miss Davis
America
Big Shubert
West
Graham
Seled
Ferry wreck survivor goes mad in hospital
Mad Ludington survivor Peptickey of the Marquette ferry wreck has become insane at the hospital where he has been treated since the disaster. The deck hand suffered a head injury when he was knocked by a falling smoke funnel as the car ferry Marquette 18 wreck occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludington
Mich
Warm Welcome For Princetons Fire Victims Baby Safe
Princeton Indiana September 29. The Griggs family near Mt Carmel Illinois escaped a house fire that destroyed their home. Mrs Griggs and her newborn baby were carried out on a bed and are recovering. The blaze started from a gasoline explosion and insurance coverage was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Ind
John Griggs
Mt Carmel
A Secret Tragedy Revealed Over Phone Call
Atchison woman spoke to an unknown listener claiming a great secret. For 15 minutes she poured out her heart before a voice replied that the caller had mistaken the intended recipient. The incident centers on a mistaken call reported by the Atchison Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Mrs. A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Gordon
W. FB. Chilcote
Oskaloosa
Walt
Keller & Phillips
Wtf
S. J. Cocklin
St. Paul, Mint
Harry, Pecenery
Gulf
McNamara’s Furniture
Mra
Fred Smith
Richland
Mrs. C. J. Wilson
J. C. Calvin
Lena
Davenport
City
George Senderson
Muscatine
J. F. Henderson
Mrs
S. M. Logan
Kansas City
Mel Logan
Garden City
F. L. Seiberts
Esther
Geneva
B. F. Dixon
McNamara Furniture
Sam McCleery
Burlington
J. Cocklin
J. L. Brookhart
Clinton
KE. J. Caldwell
West Chester
Owen Hinyes
North Second Avenue
Orville Cullumber
Muriel
Lexington
James Palmer
Keota
Will Dayton
George H. Lee
Henry
Don Hampsher
Freeport, Hil
Katherine Martin
Mrs. R. P. Lewis
Charles Blanchard
Chillicothe, Mo
C. EB. Mercer
John Bryson
Atlantic City
N. J
G. A. R. National
Charles Weldin
Union
Iowa
Alf Chilcote
McNamara
J. A. Ferguson
R. C. Ferguson
A.J. Mitchell
Gove City
Kan
H. W. McCaulley
F. M. Gatlin
Smith County
Crocker Brigade
W. P
F A
E. P. McCaulley
J. M. Smiley
Belaire
V. P
F. A
E. P. MacCaulley
Brighton
MacNamara's
Ots
Rose Hill
King and the
Lou Emery
Kalona
Chal Ford
Charess Brown
Green Valley
Wellman
J. H. Glaney
Crawfordsville
George McCreedy
W. J. Bradley
Jeweler
Dave Martin
Fairfield
K. S. Frey
W. R. McCreedy
Highland Township
Ed Kiburz
Maude
Monticello, Iowa
Anna Black
Winfield
J. C. Green
Jennie Williams
L. A. Williams
H. BE. McCollum
Ottumwa
W. R. Jeffrey
Mt. Pleasant
F. S. Finney
Eva Neiswanger
Mart Neiswanger
L. Kleinschmidt
George Bereiter
Bessie
Azuba Park
Lafayette Stout, Jr
Bride
W. C. Bell
Milwaukee
Cedar Rapids
al Sowash
Samuel Knapp
Denver
Colo
Amos Durst
Havre
A. B. Carr
Glenn Hazen
Eli White
Alice
Ralph Junkin
Keola
Mrs. W. ©. Holmes
A. Twinam
John Reed
G. A. Ridgar
Mary Dunn
Laura Dupuis
Margaret Braunhausen
Will Dupuis
J. M. Latta
P. B. Latta
Riverside
Wyman
J. M. Lytle
Farmington
Frankie Porter
F. G. Martin
B.C. Richer
W. R. Mount
George Minner
Polk City
Drake University
G. T. Auld
F. C. Jones
Hot Springs
Ark
C. A. Harding
Georgia Hall of
M. A. Crawford
C. A. Pardon
Clarion
Oliver Crawford
Loretta Walker
Robert McCall, Jr
Maxwell
New Concord
Ohio
J. R. George
T.m. Mert. Kinney
Fannie McDowell
Coneville
Howard Laughead
California
Los Arecles
Mary Hunter
Corpus Christi
Tex
Joseph Pollard
Austin
Texas
Germany
Pollard
Ben Marshall
United States Express Company
Mr. Marshall
Wilber Miller
Harry Montgomery
Gulf Coast
John Schenefelt
William McClean
Lucy Wilson
Kewanee
Kewanee Public Library
Alice Mann
Miss Wilson
Forgey & Maple
Journal
S. B
Perry Dewey
Harvey & Warfel
Samuel Conrad
Noble
D. J. Masson
Rimmersburg
Martha Logan
Louisa Daum
Myrtle
Mabel Kelley
Elmer C. Wilson
Frances Porter
Mary Martin
Mart White
Means
J. M. Stewart & Son
Stewart
U.S
Lydia J. Pinkham
the Royal
Bic
Postoffice
Stuart & Son
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Pere Marquette
Warner Bros
Madame Case
Sahlin
Ferris Bros
Northwest Corner Square
Washington, Iowa
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