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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1898
Page
6
In July 1898 Maria Armstrong transfers lot 8 block 8 in the New Plat to Fairfield for 750 dollars. Jacob Hammon and wife transfer lot 8 block 20 in the Old Plat to Fairfield to Maggie F Laughrige for an amount shown as 1000.0.
The Democratic and Populist conventions in Ottumwa agreed on a joint ticket. Democrats named H. C. Taylor T. M. Stuart and W. H. C. Jaques with C. Leech as the fourth Populist candidate. The Ottumwa Democrat lauds the slate as strong and worthy of voter support. Ice cream and sodas are now on tap at the post office restaurant.
Archibald Speck died at Elliston Iowa while visiting his son W A Speck. He had lived in Jefferson County for 32 years after moving from Ohio born May 6 1815 in Coshocton County. He moved to Ringgold County in 1881 and after his wife’s death in 1889 lived with his children. He died of old age after two and a half years of declining health. J R Speck son attended the funeral.
The Burlington Democrat Journal reports the National Linseed Oil Company collapse endangers Burlington capitalists. About 15,000 shares worth an average $35 each were held by locals, totaling at least $525,000 across nearly 30 stockholders. Several men stand to lose heavily unless a rescue or reorganization occurs, as many small investors face ruin. Keosauqua’s W. W. Baldwin is said to hold over 1,000 shares.
An 8 in 1 salve promises cure all common skin ailments including cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter cracked hands chilblains corns. Sold by J. D. McDowell with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Price 25 cents per box.
Keokuk plans a grand street fair starting Labor Day for four days with free admission. Main street will host booths and displays, rail rates will be low, and special excursion trains will run from many directions. Evening pyrotechnic shows at Hubinger park feature a battle tableau and naval action with 50 cent admissions.
A letter from Camp Cuba Libre in Jacksonville Florida dated August 5 1898 describes health, housing and meals for Company M Iowa. It notes hospital cases and a move to a healthier site, fondness for Y M C A activities and a band concert in Omaha. Separate item announces Iowa Day at the Trans Misssissippi exposition in Omaha on September 21 with parades concerts and a governor’s address.
If you want six per cent money on long or short time not to exceed forty per cent of value of realty you should see Rollin J Wilson. The ad promotes fixed loan terms and directs readers to contact Wilson for financing options.
J D McDowell now offers Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds as a valued agency. The remedy is claimed to cure Asthma Bronchitis Hoarseness and throat chest and lung ailments. Trial bottle free with regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00 guaranteed to cure or money back.
Iowa weather last week was cooler with widespread showers. Corn outlook brightens toward a near normal yield while wheat rye and barley harvests exceed average. oats vary. County reports by August 1 place crops across the state near mid to high percentages for corn and other staples.
Mrs. Sarah A. Remine died at her Platteville Colorado home on August 3 after a short illness. She was born in Kentucky in 1838 and married Moses Remine in 1858. Six children survive, and the funeral was held in Platteville. Benjamin Bidwell, former Gantz House operator and longtime Jefferson County resident, died after a long illness on August 5. Born in Ohio in 1819, he moved to Iowa in 1835, earned fame as a staunch Democrat, and was buried in Brighton beside his wife.
Miss Anna Copeland of Iowa City visits her sister Mrs. Isaac Peebler and relatives. Alva Mattox and wife travel to Missouri for Keeley cure. Vernon Hague plans a new two room building 44 by 60 feet. James Cowan returns west with bride Mrs. Daugherty. town humor notes twenty two maidens, none suitable.
Several couples wed in July and August 1898 across Locust Grove and Fairfield towns. Notable unions include John Forney and Leonora Ivins in Locust Grove by J P Wilson Warner, and John Swope with Rebecca McDor-man in Fairfield, and Jesse Leathers with Billa Inghram in Fairfield. Additional ceremonies include Isaac Orundorff and Bertha Turnbull in Des Moines township and George Snider with Lovina Leonard in Fairfield officiated by Milton Graham.
Grain-O can be enjoyed any time and does not disturb sleep. It nourishes and cheers without stimulation, resembling the taste of coffee. Suitable for nervous persons, youths, and children, it is made from pure grains and sold in 15 and 25 cent packages.
Notice of incorporation for Fairfield Creamery Company in Fairfield Jefferson county Iowa. Principal business butter manufacture and handling with capital stock 3500 dollars, 2500 due by July 1 1898, 8250 paid or stock issued later. Board of directors A A Hoopes Chas G Taylor Thos Crawford J C Koontz W J Kyle with C G Taylor secretary and W G Ross treasurer.
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