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Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1900

Page

7

Victim of Fast Mail Near Fairfield Identified as Victor Nelson

Victor Nelson of Salina, about thirty, was struck by the No. 15 fast mail near Cedar bridge between Fairfield and Krum early Monday morning. He died instantly from severe injuries as coroner and jury investigate the accident and trace his movements from Burlington.

Victor Nelson Salina Cedar Bridge Fairfield Krum Ottumwa Stinson John A. Rains Frank Noble R. C. Sayers Kerrick & Co Nelson Buarlington Burlington John Nelson

Jefferson county district court opens with juries and probate business

The Jefferson county district court, with Judge F W Eichelberger, begins next Monday. The grand jury reports at 2 PM, and the trial jury is summoned for the third week. Notable items include criminal cases from assault to prostitution, six divorce filings, and multi tax appeals. A full report will run in The Tribune weekly.

District Court of Jefferson County F. W. Eichelberger State of Lown James Murdock Bert Hallem Myrtle Johnson Maggie Roberts House of Ill Fame Gilbert Kennoyer W. J. Peterson Jake McGaw Foster Harter Martha Harter Harriet C. Duncan A. W. Duncan Helen Haworth Lewis J. Haworth Bertha Gohr Albert Gohr William Bates Permelia Bates Francis M. Fry Jarius Fry Board of Supervisors Tae Tribune

Excur sions and Conventions Listed for Summer Travel

C B Q excursions include routes to Cincinnati for Baptist Young People’s Union July 10 to 15 with one fare plus $2 round trip. National Republican League biennial at St Paul July 15 to 17, same fare. Knights of Pythias conclave Detroit Aug 25 to 28, same fare. Summer trips to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and other western stops with sale dates June 5 and 19 and Aug 7 and 1. Stopovers allowed for 15 days from sale date.

Baptist Young Peoples Union of America Cincinnati National Republican League St. Paul Minn Knights of Pythias Detroit Mich Denver Golloaco Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Col Salt Lake City Ogden Utah Hot Springs Spearfish Dead Wood Custer, S. Dak Sheridan Wyo

To Cure Constipation Forever With Cascarets Candy Cathartic

The ad promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a remedy for constipation with a ten cent price or two for a nickel. It promises a money back refund if it fails to cure.

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Local Residents Return From Trips Across Regions

Miss Kate Banfield came back from Lake Okoboji last Thursday while Prof. Gable returned from Chicago after the summer term at Chicago University. Mr. F H Kerrick visits Richland and Hedrick with Mrs. Walter Wilson and children staying with relatives in Ottumwa this week. Walter joined the family trip Sunday and returned Monday morning. Mrs. John Hurth and Chicago visiting relatives dropped by Creston on the return journey to visit Mr and Mrs P E Boesen between trains. Mrs. W F Bevering and children, Mrs. Frank Beatty, Miss Rumer, Mrs Coykendall, Miss Anna Sullivan, and others were mentioned in the group observations.

E. J. George Colorado C. J. George Chicago Dr. George Walter Wilson Ottumwa Walter John Hurth Creston P. E. Boesen

Parsons College Dormitory Plans Under Way

Architect H. H. Holsman surveyed the Parsons College site last Friday and now works on preliminary plans. Erection will begin as materials arrive and proceed quickly. The brick building may cost about 1200 dollars. New students seek rooms as the school year nears. President Hinitt plans to move his family to the city by late August.

H. H. Holsman Parsons College Hinitt

Poultry Buyer Sanford Zeigler Advertises Cash Offer

I will pay the highest market price in cash for all kinds of poultry at Poultry Yards north of C B Q depot. 121f Sanford Zeigler.

Sanford Zeigler

Amicable settlement ends land dispute near Wairfield

A. A. Bennett and the Fairfield and Ottumwa Railway Co. settled for 1500 dollars after a dispute over damages from mining preparations and road realignment. A prior sheriff's jury awarded Bennett 100 dollars, which he rejected and appealed. The matter ends with ongoing railroading and mining plans.

A. A. Bennett Wairfield Bennett Fairfield and Ottumwa Railway Co

Grand Opera House Opens Amusement Season With Big Productions

The Grand Opera House in Fairfield starts its season Monday September 3 presenting Chase's scenic Quo Vadis followed by Lincoln J. Carters Fitz Webster and other acts. The venue promises a strong slate including Shore Acres The Bell Boy The Missouri Girl A Child of Fortune and many more with renovations and an added orchestra for a prosperous season.

Chase Jack Vanity Fair Lyman Twinn Porter J. White Faust Eleventh Hour Chattanooga Sol Smith Russell Chili Jerusha Henry Hanson Clark Tompkins Chicago Orchestra

Grain-O praised as coffee substitute by doctor in Illinois

In Goshen Illinois Dr A C Jackson testifies Grain-O from Genessee Pure Food Co Le Roy New York serves as a coffee substitute. He says it equals the best Java Mocha he ever drank and expresses satisfaction with the product.

Goshen Illinois Genessee Pure Food Co le Roy N.Y A.C

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Soldiers at Front

Twenty nine officers and men report Bucklen's Arnica Salve helps with scratches bruises cuts wounds sore feet and stiff joints. It also treats burns skin eruptions and piles. Priced 25 cents a box with a cure guaranteed. Sold by Geo. D. Clarke druggist.

Geo. D. Clarke

Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets Ad

An old advertisement promises relief for stomach distress and classic dyspepsia symptoms. It touts Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets priced at 25 cents postpaid with free samples on request and lists Lakeside Medicine Co of Chicago as the maker. Bradshaw & Thomas is named as a seller.

Bailey W. J. Bailey Lakeside Medicine Co Wells St Chicago Bradshaw & Thoma Bradshaw

Rooms and Board for Students at Fairfield Iowa

All persons desiring to board or room college students will please write prices and full particulars to GEORGE D. GABLE, Secretary of the Faculty. One seven room house with summer kitchen and coal and wood house, good barn for four horses and two buggies, nearly as good as new. tf1s C, C, WALKER, Fairfield, Iowa. aa Subscribe for THE TRIBUNE.

George D. Gable Walker Fairfield Iowa

Kidney Pills Claim Cure All Ills From Dr Hobbs

An advertisement for Sparagus Pills by Sterling Kennedy Co claims to cure all kidney ills. Contact Chicago or New York for the offer.

Hobbs Add Sterling Kennedy Co Chicago

Final Notice in Jefferson County Estate Case

Administrator Thomas S Laughlin seeks discharge in the estate of John Patterson deceased. He urges all heirs and interested parties to answer by August 14 1900 or default will be entered. Proceedings to be held at Fairfield Jefferson County Iowa on August 20 1900.

Jefferson County Ano John EK. Patterson A. I. Patterson L. A. Patterson Fred Patterson Ella Patterson Armstrong E. F. Simmons Florence Ida Garrett John Patterson District Court State of Iowa Thomas Laughlin Fairfield I. D. Jones

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