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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1888
Page
3
A dense collage of notices from The Tribune including shop ads for Scott & Son and Voorhies, farm goods, and a fair opening, plus local weather, political notices, appointments, upcoming events, salves, and medical tonic endorsements. Notable items include Democratic convention mentions, rail collision brief, and community sales.
The Second Iowa regiment crowds and equips for encampment at Burlington. Company A E and G train experiences and guard duties described. Officers and marches noted with arrivals from Ottumwa and Rock Island express. Personal notices follow about Misses Hene Semon Howell Stuffman Parrault Maggie McNamara John Spielman and Jesse Caviness visiting relatives.
A messenger notified James Bailey’s wife and parents that he was struck by an engine in Ottumwa yards and likely killed. Bailey, found unconscious at his brother Will’s home, suffered a broken left leg, fractured skull, crushed chest, and severe bruising. He died as rescuers hurried him after being struck while stepping from a restaurant alley to the track.
Monday evening Fairfield gathered to hear The Star Concert Company under the P E O society. Herr Gahm impressed with La Gazelle and Robert Idol of My Heart. Mme Logan showed good technique though some flaws. De Berich violin concerto and Hans Albert received warm applause and forecasts a bright future.
A list of uncalled letters is published with names including Miss Kattie Beacheak Mrs Mary Guite Miss Ida Reed Miss Ella Smith John Sunstrome and others. Readers asked to state that their letters have been advertised to claim them at once.
Advertises Brandreth's Pills as the safest and most effective cure for indigestion irregularity of the bowels constipation biliousness headache dizziness malaria and other diseases from impure blood. Claims fifty years of use and numerous testimonials prove efficacy. Says pills are purely veget able harmless and safe to take anytime and sold in every drug store plain or sugar-coated.
Cedar Creek flood reaches seven to eight feet in hours, filling fields and submerging grain and grass. Rumors of drownings proved false as workers escape via horse-driven fences. In Fairfield, Geo H. Stewart dies after horse kicking. memorial details recount his college years, Christian work, and mission aims before his funeral.
Grace Eleanor Moore known as Nellie died August 16 1888 after ten months illness. Born Batavia May 7 1869 she grew up active in Sabbath school and faith. Her family lived in Fairfield with a period in Springdale Montana before returning. Funeral conducted by Rev McElroy Ottumwa, burial Libertyville cemetery beside a late sister.
The Cleveland and Thurman club held a Thursday evening meeting with Pres. D P Stubbs in charge. The room committee reported progress and will file a written report next meeting. The executive committee was told to arrange a speaker for each future regular meeting.
W EF Beyer of Garretsville Ohio reports his wife suffered long with atarrh and throat trouble. After using Papillon Catarrh Cure from Clarke and Junkin’s drug store she is reportedly cured and free from cough. Large bottles priced at 1.00.
Stunning crops across the West and Northwest attract a rail excursion offer. Dates depart Chicago on August 21 September 11 25 and October 9 and 23 1888 for Kansas Nebraska Northwest Iowa Minnesota and Dakota. One round trip fare first class tickets valid 30 days. Contact Wm Rickey Davenport IA or E A Woolbrook Chicago IL for rates and details.
Excursion tickets via C B Q will be sold to Des Moines for both Democratic and Republican state conventions and to Columbus Ohio for the National G A R Encampment from September 7. Harvest Excursion tickets go on sale August 21 September 1 and 25 October 9 and 23.
Saturday afternoon and evening Democratic primaries covered the county but produced no nominations or delegate list due to lack of contests and no Fairfield guidance. Dr. A. G. Wilson of Lake Forest University, formerly Parsons College, is elected president of Lenox College in Stopkinton Iowa and will assume duties in September.
A guaranteed salve offered for cuts bruises sores eruptions and related conditions with a money back promise. It is sold by Clarke and Junkin at 25 cents per box.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Griggs' Rycerine Salve as a cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and skin eruptions. It claims piles tetter and various sores are cured and offers a money back guarantee with a 24 cent price through Bradshaw and Thoma.
An advertisement touts SwWAYNE OINTMENT as a simple external cure for eczema salt rheum ringworm piles itch sores pimples and all scaly itchy eruptions with no internal medicine required and claims it is potent effective and inexpensive.
Advertises Swayne's Ointment as a remedy for moisture itching and stinging, noting tumors may form and bleed if untreated. Claims to stop itching and bleeding, heal ulcers, and remove tumors in most cases. Sold by druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Br. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
English Spavin Liniment removes lumps blemishes from horses including blood spavin curbs splints sweeney ring bone and stiff joints It treats swollen throats and coughs One bottle saves 350 and is warranted Sold by D G Illigley druggist Fairfield Iowa
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