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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1904
Page
5
Don’t overlook our Spring Sale of Wall Paper. We offer the largest, most complete line in the county with new stripes moras tapestries florals silks crepes and ingrains in all colors. Complete room moulding available. See our line before buying and save. We furnish the best paper hangers and guarantee the work.
Advertisement touts Pittsburg Perfect Electric Weld fences as simple to erect, strongest, and neatest. Buyers urged to try once and become repeat customers.
H G Davidson cashier of the Farmers Fenton Savings Bank shot himself in the head at about 9 am and died instantly. He had been cashier about eighteen months, formerly assistant cashier at the State Bank of Armstrong. He leaves a wife. The bank is sound, owned by local wealthy residents. Davidson, a Kossuth county native and Spanish American War veteran, had private financial embarrassment but the bank is not expected to suffer. This marks the seventh in a series of personal crisis reports among Iowa bank officials.
William Day, a Davenport man, left a farewell letter to his wife Lena before throwing himself under a Rock Island train. He urged her to keep a photo on his coat, wear his ring, and said he would love her forever. A coroner's jury heard the account as the tragedy unfolded in the court.
Des Moines mayor James Brenton says positive evidence shows two men jailed for chicken stealing and grand larceny are the Peterson murderers. The 1902 crime near Des Moines shocked Iowa as a boy died trying to protect his sister after an evening church outing. A Des Moines detective who hunted the case shot himself after years of frustration.
Des Moines reports the Iowa senate approved a compromise measure requiring divorcees to wait six months before remarriage. The bill aims to regulate marriage timing following divorce and reflects political negotiations among senators.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims kidney trouble causes heart and lung diseases and promises cures, samples, and a free book by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
A brief note states a cure has been used in many epidemics of a disease with perfect success and that it is for sale by Israel & Thoma in April.
The coinage period began last February and ended this month with a total of 54,603,000 dollars minted. Superintendent Leach notes a record pace surpassing previous centuries as gold coinage reached 33,113,000 dollars in the month and 21,580,000 dollars in February.
An advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and sour stomach. It claims the tonic digests and assimilates food improving health and mood and notes it is sold by all druggists with a dated April reference.
Senator Gilliland of Mills County notes sensational divorce cases while a bill for a state funding plan allocates $84,000 to Cedar Falls, $375,000 to Ames, and other sums to Iowa City and colleges. Senate defeats savings banks real estate loan bill outside Iowa and discusses arsenal, reformatory, Kirkwood statue, and historical building grants.
Mrs J B Cooke of Nederlands Texas testifies that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy outperforms all rivals for bowel complaints in children. She says it has cured all her children when used as directed and notes it is sold by Israel and Thoma in April.
A nostalgic look at Easter hats brightening the streets with bold millinery and fashion progress. Also a notice of incorporation for Fritz Parker Lumber Company in Fairfield Iowa with details on capital, governance, and formation conditions.
In New Haven Connecticut Judge Gager ruled a sealed letter attached to a will as dispositive cannot be admitted to probate. The decision denied William Bryan's bid to receive $50,000 from Philo S. Bennett estate, stating the letter lacks proper attestation under will statutes.
State of Iowa Jefferson County notifies all interested in the estate of Christian Baumgartner Sr that by April 14 1904 the final report of Christian Baumgartner Jr as administrator will be filed seeking final discharge. If no defense is made before noon on the Sunday meeting of the term starting April 25 1904 in Fairfield the report will be approved. I D Jones attorney.
Notice that the partnership of A S Jordan and John H Fritz operating as A S Jordan & Co is dissolved by mutual consent. Books remain at the old stand for 30 days for patrons to file claims. after that, unsettled debts go to attorneys. Either partner can settle all claims. March 23 1894. 2 tolling notices.
An old newspaper ad extols One Minute Cough Cure as quick relief for coughs croup and laryngitis claiming it acts at the source. It argues safety for all ages and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as ideal for children with claims of curing coughs colds and preventing croup.
Probate of a will for Solomon Schmidt is filed in Jefferson County court Iowa. A proof and final hearing is set for April 25 1904 at 2 oclock p m. E E Lucas clerk seals the notice dated March 23 1904.
Bertha Nicklin petitions for a decree of divorce from Eli Nicklin after a desertion of over two years and seeks equitable relief. The court in Fairfield will begin the next term on April 25 1904 with a default judgment possible if not answered. Attorney I D Jones represents the plaintiff.
Ladies are urged to send worn carpets to be re woven into new rugs. Prices and estimates available on application.
Local rug retailer operates from Stubbs Block on North Fourth Street in Fairfield. Phone contact available for customer inquiries and orders.
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