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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1898
Page
2
Community briefs cover tax deadlines, bankruptcy referrals, fair attractions, marriages, school openings, civil and military notices, burglaries, reunions, and local business changes. Key names include C. Klinga man, R. S. Garler, Jefferson and Henry counties, Doud and Van Buren, Captain Heaton, 50th Iowa, Youmans, Gear, and Cincinnati excursion plans.
Henry H McElderry, brother of John McElderry, died in Harrison county after a runaway team struck his wagon. His funeral was held at J R McElderry’s residence with Rev J F Magill and Rev E E Reed officiating. He was 67 and left seven children Theodore H G and Rufus in Des Moines, Charles and Edgar in Harrison county, Ella and Belle married in Harrison county. Theodore and H G attended the service.
A historical advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the cure for grippe like illnesses. It claims fast relief by toning the liver stomach and kidneys and restoring vitality. The product is guaranteed or money back and sold at J D McDow n Drug Store for 50 cents per bottle.
The funeral for Mrs. Oliver Schillerstrom, who died at her home in the northwestern state, was held Sunday at 2 PM in Parsonsville. She leaves husband and three children. Joseph and Oliver are brothers. Mrs. Schillerstrom had gone to Chicago for an operation and is recovering. The community notes teaching changes, local farming activity, and political discontent with county GOP ticket selections.
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