Christmas notes and meetings in 76 area
NIRA, muddy roads and a soft Christmas. Tom Fletcher organizes a singing school nearby. James McClelland returns for Christmas with his mother. Weddings and church meetings proceed slowly due to bad roads. New Year's club event planned. Mrs Briggs from Chicago visits. Rev. Smith ends Burg meetings for weather. Town chatter covers concerts, barn construction, mail difficulty, and local social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Fletcher
New Years Club
W. W. Sigler
Frank Briggs
Nannie Eyestone
Chicago
Rev. Smith
Burg
Wendie
Harmony
de Scribe
L. C. Woodburn
Eugene Annis
Chas. Sims
Lone Tree
Mrs. Sims
Local Officials Named in County Court Ledger
H. T. Reynolds and G. T. Mathews are listed alongside JO8. Huston, Clerk of District Court, D. A. Boyer Auditor, J. A. Y. Ashby Treasurer, John G. Stewart Redard Ed, Thos. J. Allen Sheriff, J. W. Teeter County Attorney, and W. Brookhart in the county notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
General Assembly
Venezuela Crisis Dims Public Spotlight on Corbett and Fitzsimmons
A remark notes that stirring Venezuela troubles can divert public attention away from Corbett and Fitzsimmons. The statement suggests the international issue may serve as a distraction from domestic figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Insurgents in Cuba Seem Likely to Win Independence
The Cuban insurgents are making rapid progress and, unless checked within a day or two, are almost certain to gain their independence. Success to them.
Utah Statehood Proclamation Promises Full Privileges
The report notes President Cleveland will issue a proclamation on January 4 1896 that completes Utah’s path to statehood while Iowa sends congratulations to its new sister state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Utah
Iowa
Weather talk falls short of life’s real needs
The author dismisses climate as insufficient for life, noting many places have finer weather but a man cannot live on climate alone. The remark highlights frustration with winter, urging perspective beyond local mood.
Death of Capt J W Luke Iowa railway head in Hampton
Capt J W Luke chairman of the Iowa railway commissioners died Friday night at his Hampton home after a brief illness. He was a brave soldier and lawyer who served the state in the legislature and as railway commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Luke
Board of Railway Commissioners of
Iowa
Hampton
England seeks to lower American securities prices
England aimed to whip Uncle Sam by pressing down U S stock values but failed. American resolve against British actions in South America remains strong and patriotism grows as losses from the English stock attack mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Uncle Sam
South America
Des Moines Sees Opening of Stock Yards
Des Moines opened stock yards on Monday and plan to expand beef and pork packing industries. Supporters urge citizens to unite to overcome opposition from the big five beef trust and make the venture successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Big Five Beef Trust
Judge McCoy Named Railway Commissioner in Iowa
Judge McCoy of Oskaloosa is appointed to succeed J. W. Luke as railway commissioner. The selection is praised as wise and competent though it means losing a capable judge from the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
Oskaloosa
J. W. Luke
Johnson
War over again in Iowa legislature over Soldiers' Monument
The article notes renewed conflict in the Iowa legislature this winter as critics urge changes to the Soldiers' Monument commissioners due to widespread dissatisfaction with their decisions on regimental representation and perceived unfairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
We would have Russian support in case of war
The speaker praises Russia as a longtime ally and notes that during the war England might have interfered if not for Russia. He sees Canada’s proximity as a land advantage and says the southern people would prove loyalty by fighting for the old flag, acknowledging war’s harshness but noting its potential benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
England
Canada
South
Special souvenir holiday number dazzles readers
The Morning Sun News published a tinted book paper souvenir last week praised for its beauty and backed by active advertiser patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Sun News
Reed assigns six chairmanships to Iowa delegation
Speaker Reed awards Iowa a strong committee slate with six chairmanships in key panels including Military Affairs Hull Interstate and Foreign Commerce Hepburn Judiciary Henderson Public Lands Lacey Printing Perkins Enrolled Bills Hager. The text notes Iowa secures eleven congressmen and compares with New York’s eight chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Iowa
Hull
Hepburn
Henderson
Lacey
Perkins
Hager
Empire State
Concert of Powers Enables Armenian Genocide
The article denounces the Great Powers for their inaction amid Armenian massacres. It blasts Germany for justifying delay and accuses Europe’s rulers of selfishness and infamy, warning a future historian will condemn both the Ottoman regime and the Great Powers for their complicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
Armenia
N. Y. Tribune
Neighborhood Notes Ainsworth Christmas Walk and Visits
A Christmas entertainment in the new hall featured a Santa for children. Various residents, including Mrs Easter and family, Miss Zuletta Lowash, Miss Lyda Booth, Miss Susie Johnson, Lizzie Johnson, and the Miksch family, are listed with holiday visits. Schools close for a two week rest and several residents are ill or traveling for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Johnson
Lizzie Johnson
Fairfield
Newton Reed
Frank Reed
Mr. Erwin
Nebraska
James Erwin
William Hyde
Des Moines
Alex. Miksch
Brighton
Adams
Floyd County
L. Z Miksch
Ollie Miksch
Washington
Nelie Thomas
Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors Adjourned Meeting
The board met December 18 1895 in adjourned session with all members present chaired by J H Huston. Miscellaneous business on file was taken up and disposed of as follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
J. H. Huston
Refunds and Corrections Issued for Local Taxes and Property
The notice lists refunds ordered to J. M. Jones for 2.67 on road tax double payment, to H. & W. Scofield for 1.20, and to David T. Hafferty for 455 due to erroneous assessments in 1892 1893 1894. It also notes tax receipts shown for parsonage property south of lot 1 and in blocks 2 3 4 at Ainsworth, with S. A. Sands and Win Smouse receiving refunds per treasurer’s recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Stewart
J. M. Jones
H. & W. Scofield
Crandall
David T. Hafferty
U. P
Ainsworth
S. A
Sands
Win Smouse
Vacation Warrants Approved In County Expenditures
A list shows vacation claims examined and approved for various personnel and services. Items include blacksmithing, bridge work, lumber, rock, insurance, meals for juries, bailiffs, and numerous state and county expenditures totaling sizable amounts. The document ends with farm real estate listings from a local broker noting several farms for sale near Washington and railroad stations.
County Broad Labor Board Names Members
The county labor board assigns Frank Smith Moses Farber and SC Dennison to positions with G P Delan named for the labor sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G P Delan
Labor
Frank Smith
Moses Farber
SC Dennison
Election booth labor payments listed
The notice records payments for election duties including Joseph Farrier for putting up and taking down booths, J E Clark for booth work, and Elmer Mason for hauling booths with amounts noted as 200 dollars, unknown cents, and 50 dollars respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Farrier
J E Clark
Elmer Mason
List of Claims Allowed at December Session
A terse notice lists claims allowed at the December session. It names Insane J W Teeter and notes a conveying patient ee ea 25 in the filing details, indicating an official proceeding or docket entry among the session items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teeter
Local Trustees Named in Property Records Note
A list of officials including Geo W Haines and Andrew Rinner appears as clerks and trustees such as Elias Williams J B Crooks and James Gordon. The fragment mentions Hi H Wickham and others with limited context, suggesting a district property or trust record from an early ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Ee
Haines
Andrew Rinner
Elias Williams
J B Crooks
H Wickham
A Shannon
N F Wood
W H Anderson
JW Bishop
James Gordon
C F Timmons
PC Jones
County Officers and Expenses Listed in 1900s Ledger
A historical ledger shows per diems and mileage for county officers including Huston Teeter Brookhart Reynolds Teeter Harwood and others. Sundry items cover merchandise cement and pipe hauling lumber and bridge work with amounts ranging from a few dollars to several hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huston
Matthews
Reynolds
Brookhart
E Swift
B Crail
Hervey Bell
Mdse
T H McClain
A Harwood
Mdise
A Manners
Ee Rance Oy
Albert Williams
Ogee
Ius
Gallie Ngo
Lewis Bros, Lumber
T Matthews
J H Huston
R W Cook
Fair, Williams Bridge & Mfg
the King Bridge Co
Perates
T Reynolds
Baynolds
Fragmentary Historical Trade Entries and Totals
OCR shows a list of names with trades such as printing, publishing, casting, and coal alongside numeric tallies. The fragment highlights Illinois Patg Co and multiple individuals and firms with associated monetary figures, suggesting a ledger or business record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Patg Co
Mdse
J Dolph
Caic
RJ Fleming
F T Wolf
G. Logan & Neal
Miller & Hood
A Mehree
N Hood
Linn County Adjourning Board Proceedings Notes
On motion the Linn County board adjourned sine die. The entry references J. H. Huston of China and attestation by J. A. Y. Asupy, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
J. H. Huston
China
J. A. Y. Asupy
Medicines and commodities advertised in a rustic sale notice
An old newspaper fragment markets various salves for skin ailments at 25 cents a box and Hopkins Steamed Hominy at a dime a can, with other items including county land rents and farm offerings. Names listed include Thibule and Cook and OLINGER, along with foreign locations and generic price notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eures
Thibule & Cook
Pineola Cough Balsam and Cream Balm Remedy Note
Pineola Cough Balsam aids throat inflammations and asthma while easing expectoration. Ely's Cream Balm helps catarrh. both remedies are pleasant. Cream Balm 50c per bottle, Pineola Balsam 2c at druggists. Orders over 5.50 delivered on receipt. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren St., New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren St
New York
Knoxville Branch Train Schedule Notice
No. 16 Mail and Express and No. 12 Mail routes listed with times in a mixed telegraph style. Details mention GOING WEST and GOING EAST services for B. & N. W. R. Y. as well as connections at Burlington with all C B Q trains. Includes passenger and freight trains with daily operation except Sunday, and notes agent J. S. Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mailand Express
Eotey
Cece
Shesdee
Mail
Ose
Cess
Kew Keane
Bie Sareas
Knoxville
Peer Oo Ee Eon Wee
Popp Tpouadse
Aio
Burlington
Allc B & Q
Charity Fund Draws Large Pledges at Meeting
The Last Week describes ticket sales for a piano fund drive with several donations. Marion Stewart received the largest amount of $405 from ticket purchases, followed by Edith Wilson with $388.56 and Vera Rogers with $356.41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stewart
Marion
Edith Wilson
Vera Rogers
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Nira
Josie Newland
James McClelland
Mrs Hastings
Jap Green
Winfield
T. H. Ashton
Lexington
Oberlin
Frank Timmons
al Porter
Northern
Riverside
M. E. Church
Claude Sims
Kinross
John Sims
River Junction
Lloyd
Pauline Freiswick
Towa City
Grandma Brown
McKree
Paul
Lowa City
Town City
Kate Overfelt
Albion
Mr. Moore
Keokuk County
Wilsere
The
Gazette
Jessie
Charley Sheldon
Luverp
Minn
Messrs
Walker
Saville
G.T. Matthews
Alta Sleichter
Official
Board Supervisors
H. T. Reynolds
G. T. Mathews
Clerk District Court
D. A. Boyer
J. A. Y. Ashby
Thos. J. Allen
J. W. Teeter
Lucy Swisher
D.C. Kyle
W. P. Gardner
Neighborhood Notes
Mrs. Carl
Mrs
Jos. Rowan
Ella Banes
Westchester
J B Gallagher
SA Godfrey
G LI
Foster
JA Y Ashby
John G Stewart
F Trotter
Wicher
Sams Wenger
Iowa Telephone Co
Clinton Bridge Co
Saml Coffman
Godlove
James Longer
Ss. Cccs
James H Bull
Lumber Hee En
Rock
Josiah Godlove
A J Johnson
J H Pearson
del Tax Oaks
Heacock
AY Ashby
SC Davis
Wolf
Tip Robinson
Chas Foster
Clark Sitler
J W Morton
JJ Kellogg
RF Smith
Ford & Miller
Witton
S A Coffman
Wm Black
Adam Page
L. I. Teas
Schneider Bros
Mdge
Keeley Agent
Sy Medes
Nicola & Son
F Allen
J Albert Williams & Co
Wm Essley
Mercer & Chilcote
T E Maxwell & Co
Nn Brindley & Bichelbeages
Aden
Sanford & Webb
Sol Rich & Co
AJ Rogers
John Walderich
F Weiland
Geo L Foster
W H Smith
Ree Jones
John Davis
Jas Gordon
Sam’ Huffman
Andrew Reiner
Sigler
Jos McNulty
Keister
Wilson
Shannon
Brinton
State of Lowa
Iki
State of
PA Fernald
State of Towa
F Sadle
Carpenter
Amos Plummer
Cee
State of Iowa
Wm. Grecian
James Colark
W P Ryan
Knots
Bryson
Geo Ward
Gonrt
Ce. Cos
State of Tome
B&n
Lowa
Cris Par
Frank ‘Swisher
Arthur Mason
IF Henderson
Ois Ieen
Wash Filmng Co
HM Bicher
Anna Springer
Mi Bailey
J A Harwood
Beasty
Tom Dempsey
Wit
Gdf
C W
Stewart
S H Rep
Bapka
H Huston
Clark & Leacox
R. R
F. Dixon
County Broad
J M Stewart
Buckien
Wright and
Han
Dress Gibson
DovaLat Sii
Nsin Polk
Story
Olinger
Axwell
P. C. Boars
U. S. Wilkes
Wizard Wilkes
U.S. Wilkes
Plymouth Rock Roosters
CRONE
Highland Park
Asbby, Co
Pant
J. S. Nichols
Harwood
South Side
PTT
Reo Witt -Biut
J. A. Stewart
West Side
Drug & Book
L. D. Robinson
City Optican
East Side of Square
Washington, Ia
Dougherty Brothers, Clothiers
Washington, Iowa
Work & Meek
Souare
Wm. J. Glover
Bks
N. W. Corner Square
Temple Building
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