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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1905
Page
9
In hot weather treat infants with castor oil to correct bowel troubles. Do not substitute rancid oil. If needed, use Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil. Keep both ready for instant use as soon as symptoms appear. Endorsed as effective, even for cholera infantum. Sold by Frank S. Shriner. Aug.
For rent an eight room house inquire of Charles H Gage at 201f.
Lawrence Perkins an 11 year old Allison lad drowned in the Cedar river Waverly Indiana last evening while bathing with three other boys. He went beyond his depth and his playmates failed to rescue him. His body was recovered about an hour later in eight feet of water.
The Free Methodist Camp Meeting opens next Friday at the grounds west of town with Rev. Flower of St. Louis in charge. The ten day session aims to be the best ever held in the grove as members show strong interest in the event.
Des Moines Aug 14 The effort to delay Joseph C. Smith's execution for the murder of Mrs. Robert Kennedy at Buxton appears unlikely to succeed. Governor Cummins called the crime brutal and heartless but granted more time for a final hearing to be completed this week.
In Mt Pleasant Iowa on August 13 a buggy overturned near the Big Creek bridge wounding Mrs Piper her daughter in law Mrs Albert Piper and mother Mrs Roe all residents of Highland. Mrs Roe suffered a crushed shoulder while Mrs Piper had head and spine injuries.
Le Mars Iowa August 14 The city records show a ten year old unpaid fine of ten dollars has been paid by a Toronto native tramp Robert Collins He was fined in 1895 for a trivial charge and released on promise to pay later He kept his word and Mayor J H Linden marked the fine as paid on the books
Report of oats wanted at the Rock Island elevator plus a roundup of local items including sales, social events, mass at St Marys, a ballooning note, public notices, and obituaries. Mentions Mrs Martha Wright guest of honor at M H Cuddy home and Dr Bradshaw recovery update. Also notes a land buyers trip to Phillips Co Colorado and a marriage in Burlington.
Reports cover library hours during Chautauqua, a church sermon topic, a dry goods vacancy filled, a Forest City band engagement, recent marriage licenses, rifle team tryouts in Des Moines, a box car outing for Cherokee society ladies, rising lemonade prices, a fatal brickyard accident in Council Bluffs, and the Tribune securing a Knights of Pythias printing contract with thanks to John H. Merckens.
A well improved 137 acre farm three miles southeast of Batavia is for sale. Inquiries may be made to J A Stewart of Libertyville or I C Stewart of County Line.
640 acres in Michigan fruit belt near a railroad station offered for sale in 80 acre or larger tracts at 7 dollars per acre. Alternatively owner will trade for property in Jefferson county. Crail and Crail handle the listing.
The report states no fee for hitching horses on the Chautauqua grounds. Stalls may be reserved for a small charge, with payment required to secure preferred accommodations.
On account of the owner's ill health the Cartwright Hotel in Creston Iowa will be sold at a bargain. The property is a money making hotel in southern Iowa and offers a solid investment. For particulars contact the owner.
Mrs Rosa Harthan wife of Henry Harthan living two miles south of Clear Lake was found dead last evening in Stratton's grove where she had gone for the cows It is believed she died of apoplexy
The Hawkeye reports C. D. McPherson of Jefferson county captured multiple first and second premiums at the Burlington fair. He earned top honors in heavy draft horses including best stallion mare aged classes, best mare three and two years, and best mare one year plus work horse categories. He also swept horse and cattle divisions with Fairfield listings for best teams, single horse, carriage team, male harness, herd, and dairy cows.
Miss Pinch headlined a Monday night organ recital at the Congregational Church with local vocal and instrumental talent. The program featured multiple organ solos, duets, a piano and organ duet, vocal solos and a vocal quartette, with Mrs. Mohler, Miss Pinch, and Mr. Fred Hunt among the performers as the audience enjoyed a generous church treasury boost.
In Rodney Missouri of Monona county C C Smith and L W Cleveland landed a massive yellow catfish from the Little Sioux river. The fish measured over four feet long with a twelve inch head and weighed about thirty seven pounds, creating a lively scene as it was brought ashore.
A Shenandoah man was found guilty of slapping a woman and fined 15 dollars. She has filed a 5000 dollar damage suit against him, making the case a difficult legal obstacle for the defendant.
In Council Bluffs an armed gang masked as patrons robbed a saloon last night. C J Harden and C K Harden confronted two thieves who emptied the cash drawer while three other men were forced to surrender money. Barkeeper dodged behind a box and gunfire erupted as a shotgun blast struck the fleeing pair. The brothers pursued but could not recover the full booty.
In Glenwood Iowa on August 10 a lawsuit seeks an injunction against the city school board to stop action restraining the counting of inmates at the state feeble minded institution. Plaintiffs from Mills County allege Glenwood receives a larger share of school tax and state funds than its due, with about 700 dollars in revert involved.
Dora Frazier a 19 year old from Council Bluffs Iowa drank acid in a barn near her home yesterday and died soon after. A boy saw her enter the barn and found her groaning in pain. She had been in poor health and quit work in a laundry. She left a note scribbled with brief instructions about her effects. Mrs W H Chisman a friend said Miss Frazier spoke of making a will.
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