Fairfield residents and visitors share county notes
County correspondence lists visits by Gilmer family Ed Woolery and relatives in Fairfield and Decatur county. Marrriage of Ella Richards and Red Truett in Wednesday ceremony. Frequent callers include Sheriff Black and W H Rodibaugh. Students attend State Normal Cedar Falls and Fairfield normal.
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Cedar Falls
Chas. Taylor
Chas. Knowles
Ed. Woolery
Little Son
Glen
Lynn
Decatur County
John Perrine
Till Grimes
Frank Winn
W. H. Rodibaugh
Ottumwa
J. M. Maddox
James Weise
Abraham Wolf
Elrick
Louisa County
M. E. Church
W. L. Bishop
Knoxville
Ira Miller
Fairfield
Sutton
Ella
Mame Cleasby
Carrie Wilson
D. P
John Wilson
Carson
E. Casters
Bert Wolf
Della Hocom
Illinois
Local notes recall visits and events from Burlington area
Miss Mary Johnson returns home from Lockridge and Miss Clemence Johnson arrives in Salina. Hiram Heaton and sister Mary visit Burlington with a lecture on England and the Paris Exposition. Mrs. Clara Schillerstrom is dangerously ill. Leo Wycoff and wife return from Ottumwa after attending the funeral of Mr Barton Handy. C Johnson of Mt. Pleasant aids fence repairs between Burlington and Coalport. M Damm ships a carload of hogs to Chicago. Charles Cox near Fairfield seeks county supervisor nomination amid strong local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Johnson
Lockridge
Clemence Johnson
Salina
Hiram Heaton
Mary
Burlington
Ziegler & Black
Fairfield
England
Clara Schillerstrom
Leo Wycoff
Ottumwa
Cox
Local Notices From Buchanan Township
July 31 residents report a weekend visit from Beckwith couple Mr. and Mrs. Peter Goodwin while Burke Parrett and H D Davids share a visit in Fairfield and Ottumwa Sister Bernardine visits Philip Kurtz. Ola Hobby travels to Monmouth and plans return. Tony Kurtz visits Pleasant Plain. Jane Hutchinson on sick list. McKee of Fairfield visits relatives.
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Peter Goodwin
Beckwith
Kendall
Burke Parrett
Fairfield
H. D. David's
Bernardine
Ottumwa
Philip Kurtz
Ola Hobby
Monmouth
Illinois
Tony Kurtz
Pleasant Plain
Jane Hutchinson
Mrs. McKee
Five Million Boxes a Year Cascarets Candy Ad
The verdict of the nation on Cascarets Candy Cathartic shows nearly 5 million boxes bought in 1899, up from over a million more than the prior year. The ad touts Cascarets as natural liver aid, bowels purifying blood and fresh breath, urging readers to join the popular remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets Candy Cathartic
An old advertisement touts Cascarets candy cathartic as a cure for constipation with a money back guarantee if it fails. It promises relief and appeals to readers seeking a permanent solution.
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C.C.C
Parsons College elects Rev. F W Hinitt as president
The Parsons College board elected Rev. Frederick W. Hinitt of Ottumwa as president. He is described as scholarly and capable, with a strong faculty and endowment backing. Plans include a new Ballard Hall ladies dormitory costing 12000 dollars, already funded, with work to start. Miss Cora Smiley was named instructor in English and History, a 1894 graduate returning to teach. The college projects broader growth and prosperity.
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Parsons College
F. W. Hinitt
Ottumwa
Iowa State Register
Frederick W. Hinitt
First Presbyterian Church
Parson’s College
Fairfield
Iowa
Hinjtt
Cora Smiley
Ballard Hall
Parsons
Story Of A Slave To be bound hand and foot for years by the chains of disease is the worst form of slavery
Manchester Michigan man George D Williams testifies his wife was helpless for five years but after two bottles of Electric Bitters she can do her own work The remedy is advertised as quick for female diseases nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache fainting and dizzy spells Cure guaranteed Only 50 cents sold by Geo D Clarke druggist
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George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
Geo. D. Clarke
Ladies' Improvement Association event at Armory hall
Under the Ladies' Improvement Association auspices at Armory hall in Goshen Illinois the August 2 1900 event offers prizes for young children including silver bracelets knives forks and spoons and a gold chain set baby pins. Admission is 10 cents with music by Charter Oak band and ice cream and cake available. A letter from A C Jackson M D praises Grain-O as a coffee substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Improvement Association
Armory Hall
Charter Oak Band
Climate and Crop Service Weekly Summary
The past week averaged one to two degrees below normal with showers on the 23rd and 24th causing grain damage in shock and on bottom lands. Most areas had adequate moisture, harvests advance with variable yields. corn remains strong, pastures improve, late potatoes moisture ok but locally excessive, apples promising in the north but below average overall.
Seven room house with summer kitchen and coal wood house
Properties listing a seven room dwelling with summer kitchen and coal and wood storage includes a good barn for four horses and two buggies, described as nearly as good as new.
Burlington Iowa Lines decline depot proposal at Fairfield
C M Levy superintendent of the Burlington Iowa lines responds to the Ladies Improvement Association petition for a new passenger station at Fairfield. He cites ongoing work on line straightening double tracking and a new water station, plus substantial expenditures, preventing immediate funding for the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Levy
Burlington
Iowa
Ladies’ Improvement Association
J. P. Manatrey
Jos. Ricksher
Fairfield
Iowa Lines
Election order for captain of Co M 50th I N G
Special Order No 10 issued in OrTruMWA Iowa July 25 1900 orders a captain election for Co M 50th Regiment I N G to fill Magill’s vacancy. Election set for Friday Aug 3 1900 from 6 to 9 PM at the company armory. Commander to issue order per Iowa Code Section 2180. By order of Col Caughlan D A Emery Capt and Adjt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortrumwa
Iowa
50Th Regiment
Co. M
Magill
Caughlan
D. A. Emery
Reg
Organization of Hospital Corps of the Forty-ninth Iowa National Guard
The Hospital Corps of the Forty-ninth Regiment Iowa National Guard met at Dr J F Clarke's office and formalized organization. Dr Clarke heads the corps and is the regimental surgeon. supplies remain in Fairfield. The roster lists majors, surgeons, stewards, ambulances and drivers from multiple towns with notes on qualifications and wartime service.
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Forty-ninth Regiment
Iowa National Guard
J. Fred Clarke
Clarke
Fairfield
E. E. Martindale
Clinton
John L. Hancock
Dubuque
Mathew D. Thorne
Gilmore City
John Niquist
Elmer McCling
Cedar Rapids
Wm. McGrew
Wm. E.bramm
Tipton
Eli E. Dotson
R. Day Hunt
Rollin J. Fry
Otto Stitcher
Camp
Iowa
Martindale
Thorne
Great Northwest Song Festival at Burlington Iowa
Summer vacation appeal promotes the Saeng erbund of the Northwest festival in Burlington Iowa from August 9 to 12 with about two thousand trained singers a grand orchestra and notable soloists. Admission is three dollars for four tickets and railroads offer half rates and excursions.
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Saengerbund
Northwest
Burlington
Iowa
Earth
Three claimants confront judge over wife in China
In Henan a judge faces three men who each claim the same woman as wife. He tricks them with a ruse, using wine laced with sugar to fake a deadly poison, revealing the powder was harmless brown sugar and declaring the woman safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henan
China
Absentmindedness Costly in Business Exchange
A fat man notes absentmindedness harms business after he misplaced a customer by misaddressing a letter to "John Henry Lloyd" according to the Indianapolis Press. The lean man agrees the error illustrates the perils of carelessness in commerce.
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Jfonn Hhenry Lloyd
Indianapolis Press
Notary Publics in Jefferson County Issuing New Commissions
A July 4 1900 list shows Jefferson county notary publics who received new commissions. Names and exact offices are recorded, reflecting official credential updates for civil services and legal documentation.
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Jefferson County
Carved Wood Panel Believed Indian Monk Work
A wood carving in Salem at the East India Marine Hall shows two hemispheres 11 1/2 inches across with heaven and hell scenes. It contains 110 full length figures and is reputed to be by a fourteenth century Indian monk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Mass
East India Marine Hall
Essex Institute
East India Marine Society
The
Marine Society
Heaven
Hell
Premium lists out at Brown's Novelty Store
The fair premium lists are out. Call Brown's Novelty Store to get a copy. Address listed as 2118 J. R. McElderry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown's Novelty Store
J. R. McElderry
Rock Island Wall Map Offered to Public for School Use
The Rock Island Wall Map of the United States is the best offered to the public. It is very large and adapted to school purposes. Every teacher of geography and business office should have one. It will be sent postpaid on receipt of fifteen cents. Address John Sebastian G P A Chicago Illinois. Also offer to post on current political issues with Coin's new book at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
United States
John Sebastian
G.P.A
Chicago
Ill
Lawyer Called In To Resolve Partly Proved Will
A humorous Baltimore American item recounts a dying father granting fractions to four sons John Alex James and Thomas. The fractions total more than 1 so the sons seek a lawyer to settle the estate and ensure a fair distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex
John
James
Thomas
Baltimore American
One Fare for Round Trip to Burlington Sangerfest
The C B and Q announces round trip tickets to Burlington at one fare for August 8 9 10 11 12 to attend the grand Sangerfest in Burlington on the 9th 10th 11th and 12th. P E Heflin, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
P. E. Heflin
Front runner credit in politics warned by senator
A Washington Star quote has Senator Sorghum advising a student that political progress hinges on being quick to claim credit when reforms are enacted while others applaud. The exchange emphasizes self-promotion alongside policy work as a path to prominence.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Idle Irish Boy Defies Whipping on Man-of-War
An idle but witty Irish boy aboard a man-of-war annoys the boatswain with laziness. The boatswain orders him down for punishment, promising whacks with a rope if he does not. The boy declines, saying he would not come even if offered two dozen.
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Rashea
Harper
Deep Water Conference Moral Fable Between Fish and Whale
A Chicago Tribune children’s parable features a flying fish and a whale debating air and water. The tale concludes that those who dwell in water should not pretend to be others, teaching humility through playful dialogue.
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Deep Water Conference
Chicago Tribune
Craig Colvin Colt Sale Set for Spring Season
Craig Colvin No. 2420 a bright bay colt with white markings shown on grand feet is offered for season from April 16 to July 4. Terms set at 12.50 to insure living colt with risk of loss borne by purchaser. care with no responsibility for accidents and removal of mares from county voids insurance.
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Craig Colvin
Seeson
Carleton A
Nebrone
Tuntone
Scotland
Lively
Wee Xol
Premier Lyon
Lily of
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A.C. Jackson
M.D
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Tribune
Ness
J. C. Ayer
Lowell, Mass
Solomon
Panama
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, GA
Daniel W Libertyville
Gilmer
Nathaniel
Fairfield ‘Horton
Samuel T Lockridge Jones
Isaac D Fairfield Jones
Kate M
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Anthony W Fairfield Johnson
Marion J Fairfield Kritzler
Jacob J See
Glasgow Leggett
Charlies Deer
Fairfield Lewis
Walter A
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Edwin A
Acess
Packwood McKenney
Jacob
Fairfield Noble
Christian E
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Henry C
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Batavia Sparks
Matthew B Simmons
Eben F
Fairfield Smith
E. Russell
Fairfield Wilson
David B
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Newt Tree
Fairfield Waltz
George B
Wilson
Rollin J
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Standard Oil CO
Graig Golvin
Charlton Bros
W. A
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Rock Island & Pacific Raiway
John Sebssist
G.I. A
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