County Notes Record Local Appearances and Moves
D W Garber and Wm Gifford called at Ottumwa. Mr Erickson of Boon county visits uncle Victor Anderson. Miss Crete Pratt on crutches after foot nail injury. George Ward of Ollie visits daughter Mrs Ira Miller. J M Maddox roofs his house. Mrs Whitlock and daughter visit J W Whitlock. George Carter trips to Mt Pleasant. Charles Wilson family moving to Mt Pleasant for clerk job. Mr and Mrs Adam Wilson visit County Line. Mrs Ira Peebler sick. Mrs Harry Haney improving. Rev Wolf buys Wm Dillon property in Des Moines township for 600 dollars. Mrs Mary Ann Eshelman visiting W E Cowan. Simon Blough barn painted by Leady. Look out for wedding bells. H L Rodibaugh trips to Richland. Gobble and Linder take over L E Warner store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Garber
Wm. Gifford
Ottumwa
Mr. Erickson
Boon County
Victor Anderson
Crete Pratt
George Ward
Ollie
Ira Miller
J. M. Maddox
Mrs. Whitlock
West Point
Harry Haney
Rev. Wolf
Wm. Dillon
Des Moines
Mary Ann Eshelman
W. E. Cowan
Simon Blough
Leady
H. L. Rodibaugh
Richland
Gobble & Linder
L. E. Warner
Fairfield visitors and local notes from April
April notes detail Mrs Steven Wright visiting Fairfield last week and M H Westenhaver with wife from Fairfield visiting Perlee area since Friday. Rolland Marsh of Fairfield visited W W Israel last Friday plus local ailments, births, and obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Wright
Fairfield
M. H. Westenhaver
Perlee
Rolland Marsh
W. W. Israel
Abby Moriarty
Priscilla Baker
Richland
Moyer
S. L. Hurd
Ted
Israel
Chas. Coop
Henry County
Rice-Wolfford
Peter Elmore
Dave Shafer
West
Washington State
Roper Funston
Brighton
Ottumwa
Easter Birth Brings Joy To George Davis Jr Family
George Davis Jr announces the birth of his daughter named Easter to mark the day of the birth. M Damm and Son transported a hog shipment last week at five cents per pound. Farmers sell most stock hogs, planning to restock with pigs. Bethesda church suffered organ theft years ago and a later fire damaged the ceiling and floor, requiring major rebuilding. Tramps are suspected to have started the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis, Jr
M. Damm & Son
Bethesda
To Cure Constipation Forever Cascarets Candy Ad
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation. It claims 10c or 25c pricing, promises relief, and offers a druggist refund if not effective.
Randall versus Illinois Central verdict in favor of plaintiff
Jury finds for Mrs. Randall against the Illinois Central Railroad Co. for 5000 dollars after a hotly contested case. Defendants granted 20 days to appeal with court adjourned to May 22. The ruling suggests possible appeal to the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Philip Kurtz
T. L. Finley
Copeland, Clarke
Coming Christian Science Lecture in Fairfield
The coming lecture on Christian Science in Fairfield will draw a large audience with hundreds turned away. Hon. W. G. Ewing of Chicago will expound the new faith at the opera house next Monday evening, a free public lecture funded by local Christian Scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Denver Times
W. G. Ewing
Chicago
Opera House
Judge Ewing
Climate and Crop Service Reports Iowa Conditions
Des Moines reports seven day temperatures 2 to 4 degrees above normal with heavy rain on the 16th and 17th bringing ample moisture. Soil moisture is abundant, seeding delays for oats and barley noted elsewhere, field work favored for three to four days, plowing active, ground prepared for corn. Warm rains boosted grain germination and grass growth. season progression aligns with average. Fruit prospects are good and pastures are expected ample by May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Administrator's Final Notice in Jefferson County Iowa
State of Iowa Jefferson County creditors and heirs warned final report of T Horton administrator of Jerry Lamberth deceased will be filed by August 1 1900 seeking discharge. Appear by August Term to avoid default and discharge order. J D Jones attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Jerry Lamberth
District Court
State of
Iown
T. Horton
Fairfield
Iowa
Final report of Addison Lyon estate in Jefferson County
State of Town Iowa. On August 1 1900 the Jefferson County Court will hear the final report of W H Chandler executor for the estate of Addison Lyon deceased. Interested parties may appear to object or discharge the executor by noon of the first day of the August term. I D Jones attorney represents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Edithee
Addison Lyon
District Court
State of Iowa
W. H. Chandler
Fairfield
Iowa
Quieting Title Notice in Jefferson County Iowa
On August 1 1900 James F McBride files a petition in the District Clerk’s office Jefferson county Iowa seeking to quiet his title to the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter section 19 township 71 north range 11 west containing forty acres. A hearing is set for August 20 1900 at Fairfield with A D 1900 terms. defendants A P Danburn and Charley J Danburn must appear by noon on the second day of the August term or default and judgment will be entered. D JONES attorney for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jefferson County
A. P. Danburn
Charley J. Danburn
Ofice
District Court
James F. McBride
Iowa
Fairfield
D. Jones
County Convention Notice From Democratic Committee
Democratic delegates are asked to meet at 10:00 A.M. in the supervisors room for temporary organization and convene at 2:00 P.M. in the court room, coordinated with the Republican county convention. Frank P. Mowery chairs the Democratic County Central Committee.
First Ward Democratic Primary Notice Issued
Notice to voters announces a Democratic primary to elect delegates to the county convention to be held at I. D. Jones office on Thursday April 27 at 7 30 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D. Jones
Democrats of Second Ward Caucus Set for April 26
The Democrats of the second ward will hold a caucus on Thursday April 26 at 7 30 P M at the Palace Hotel to select delegates to the county convention and one county committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Ward
Palace Hotel
Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys
Health advice from an old newspaper ad promoting Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. It explains kidneys filter blood every three minutes and links kidney trouble to various pains and heart strain. The ad offers sample bottles by mail from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York and urges mentioning the paper.
Fairfield Township Democratic Primary Meeting Notes
Fairfield township Democrats will meet in a primary convention at the office of W H Ratcliff Fairfield Thursday afternoon April 26 at 2 00 for selecting four delegates to the county convention and to elect a township committeeman for the ensuing year C W Young Committeeman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Township
W. H. Ratcliff
Fairfield
C .W. Young
Best for the Bowels CAS Carets Candy Cathartic Ad
An old newspaper advertisement promises health through Cas Carets Candy Cathartic with the claim it cures various ailments by forcing natural, easy movements. It touts a 10 cent starter cost and warns to beware of imitations.
City health board orders Fairfield cleanup by May first
By order of the Board of Health residents must cleanse premises and streets of all refuse to protect public health. If not burned debris may be removed beyond city limits. City teams will remove burnable debris on May 1. Also advertised is Lichty’s Cough Cure sold by Bradshaw and Thoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Fairfield
Lichty
Bradshaw & Thoma
Third Ward Democrats to caucus for delegates and committeeman
The Democrats of the third ward will meet in caucus at 8 o'clock Thursday evening, April 26, at the hose house, to select delegates to the county convention and elect a ward committeeman for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Hose House
Fourth Ward Democratic Primary Notice
The county convention will be held at D. P. Stubbs' office Thursday April 26 at 8 00 PM. H S Angstead, Committeeman.
Expansion and Learning Through Market Interaction
A quote from Printer's Ink extols expansion through practical contact and advertising. It mocks the self satisfied fool who thinks he knows it all and urges readers to rub shoulders with others to grow. It argues growth requires outreach beyond farm factory or store and using ads to announce presence.
Mull's Pioneer Cures Promise Quick Relief
Advertising copy touts Mull's Pioneer Cures as a guaranteed remedy for kidney and bladder issues impure blood liver stomach and dyspepsia rheumatism and female complaints. Chocolate tablets offered at 25 cents and one dollar with a dollar-back guarantee if the medicine fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mull
A Gilded Fool shows Westerner outwitting New York sharks
A rich heir relocates to New York to blow his fortune where he meets a crowd of American types from Wall Street plunderers to old‑world relics. Short the hero learns to value genuine heart over social gloss, aided by a spirited heroine. The play, praised as classic American comedy, ends in marriage and merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Short
Wall Street
London
Nat Goodwin
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Quick Headache Relief
An old advertisement claims Throbbing headaches vanish with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It asserts the pills purify blood and improve health, priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee not offered. Sold by Geo D Clarke, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Geo. D. Clarke
American Lice Destroyer advertised for poultry lice control
A wartime era sale promotes American Lice Destroyer as a guaranteed lice and mite treatment for poultry. The copy claims rapid elimination within 24 hours, protects 250 fowls for a year, and offers money back if unsatisfied. Product from American Mfg., Terre Haute, Ind. USPS-style notice pushes direct purchase for $1 per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terr Haute
Ind
Royal Rover 9060 Stallion Sale Prospect at Glydéesdale
Glydéesdale announces 1900 season stallion service featuring Royal Rover 9060 a bright bay Clydesdale foaled May 28 1892 bred by George Bean and purchased from Alexander Gilbraith. Dam Sunflower 112111 by Prince of Wales with lineage to Mount Royal and Clenglee. Weighs 2000 pounds with terms fifteen dollars insure more with foal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Colvin
Henry 5. W. Tier
Carleton A. Nebrone
Tuntone
Scotland
Lively
Royal Rover
George Bean
Balquham Mains
Piteaple
Mount Royal
Sunflower
Prince of Wales
Kate
Clenglee
Maggie
Farmer Drumore
Alexander Gilbraith
Wisconsin
Education Push for Cain's Money Book in Tribune Ad
A Tribune ad urges all readers to obtain Cain's book on Money Trusts and Imperialism, calling it essential education and promoting the work available at THE TRIBUNE Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Coin's New Book Promoted At Local Office
Readers encouraged to buy the latest political issues edition at the office. The notice urges interested individuals to obtain a copy to stay informed about current affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coin
No-To-Bac Ad Promises Quick Tobacco Cure
An old advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a miracle remedy to quit tobacco easily and permanently. It claims to make users strong and full of life, offered by Sterng Remedy Co at Chicago or New York with a booklet and sample free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Addres Ster‘ng Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
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Libertyville
Perilee
Grendale
Graig Golvin
Charlton Bros
W. A. Charlto
Randall
Climate and Crop Service
J. D. Jones
I. D. Jonrs
Eureka
Standard Oil CO
Frank P. Mowery
Dem. Co
Cen. Com
First Ward
T. Y. Lynch
Fourth Ward
D. P
Rocky Mountain
Wemand
Ayer
United States
R. J Hi Mass
Glydéesdale Stallion
Fair Grounds
Breeders’ Gazette
Edzardus
WM. Garmighael
James Garmighael
Krause
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