Passenger Trains Schedules and Rail Lines Notice
The Tribune lists schedules for C B Q Pang passenger services and connections east and west with No 22 No 20 No 18 No 13 and No 3 Mail No 1 Rex No 15 and others. It notes connections at Eldon for Keokuk and Des Moines routes and invites readers to view the official timetable at the Chicago ticket office for full details.
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Nwote
Wing
East A
Des Moines
Rex
Mornnd West
Eldon
Keokuk
Sqn. Y
L&k
Pang Pavers
Clark Street
Chicago
Local notes and advertisements in Fairfield area
The item extols Dr. Richey, promotes Bull's Syrup, cites city census data with 3021 residents including 1441 males and 1580 females, notes 238 cows and a goat. It mentions Navy Lt Clarke awaiting furlough and a Jefferson County Fair entry period. Also reports the death of Reed Wilkinson of Manchester, VT, and his Fairfield connections.
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W. W. McCrackin
Numerous Fairfield visitors and state fair plans noted
A parade of locals and visitors fills Fairfield papers with brief notices. Chicago and Des Moines arrivals, excursions to the State Fair, and visits by doctors, lawyers, and merchants highlight a busy week as plans form for fairs, auctions, and events across Iowa and Illinois.
Republicans Nominate in Iowa County Convention Debates
The Republican nominating convention at the Jefferson county courthouse faced a heated day of balloting and factional maneuvering over credentials and candidates. Delegates from Black Hawk, Slagle supporters, and Davies factions clashed while names like Boling Slagle Hayden Chester Williams Grinstead and Monhart rose as nominees amid a tense, lunch hour adjournment and a tense afternoon vote tally.
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Court House
C.D. Leggett
John Horn
T. Y. Lynch
Geo. Harrison
Leggett
Black Hawk
Messrs
C. D. Leggett
Andrew Cassell
Doctor Day
Amos Taylor
Fordyce
Travis Emery
Fairfield
R. J. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Geo. A. Wells
Wilson
Mr. Wells
Slagle
Davies
Boling
Committee of Credentials
Polk
M. W. Forrest
Walnut
J. N. Cory
Penn
Newton Willams
Locust Grove
W. L. Simmons
Buchanan
Samuel Allender
Lockridge
Wm. Dunlap
Round Prairie
Warren Huston
Cedar
John McCormack
Liberty
J. H. Houd
Des Moines
J. S. Wagner
Committee On Permanent Organization
Single
Committee On
Jefferson County
Republican Party
General Assembly
Iowa
Committee On Credentials
Woods
Representative
Hayden
Heron
Williamson
Heaton
Ilorn
Sheriff
Chester
Hughes
Wilkins
Taylor
Crail
Craig l
Scott
Black
Crawford
Ross
Lynch
Williams
Grinstead
Caviness
Charles
Chidhester
Jay
John Monhart
Walnut Township
Monhart
Chidister
Dunlap
R. L. Jay
Newton Williams
Joseph Gregory
C. W. Nutting
Joseph Fulton
J. H. Hood
Cedar—Morgan
David Fell
Leckridge
David Hopkirk
Wm. Clapp
Col. Trimble
Convention Tension Sparks Black Hawk War Mention
A gray-headed man notes Slagle in favor as the convention rouses with a motto urging brotherly love. The gathering is described as a powder magazine with risk of an explosion. The Black Hawk War is said to be only temporarily hushed, not ended.
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Slagle
Court House
Holland Strengthening Tonic touted for wide health benefits
Its contents a secret yet praised for dyspepsia liver complaints indigestion biliousness constipation and fever prevention. The tonic is described as pleasant to take and suitable for delicate persons. Sold by Hufford Bradshaw with J L Taylor & Co Ottumwa Iowa as proprietors.
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J. L. Taylor & Co
Ottumwa
Iowa
Hufford & Bradshaw
Meeting of Trustees Yesterday New Parsons College President Chosen
The Parsons College Board of Trustees met in a city Presbyterian church on August 27 to fill vacancies from Rev. J Armstrong death. W Nagle chosen trustee and executive committee member. Rev E J Gillett named President pro tem. Rev H B Knight as Financial Agent. Wm Hersman named Armstrong Professor. Resolutions praise Armstrong and arrange for burial on campus with sacred ground and a memorial tablet.
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Parsons College
Presbyterian Church
J. Armstrong
D. D
W. G. Craig
J. Wi. Potter
H. B. Knight
J. Osmond
L. D. Wallace
Alexander Scott
Carson Reed
J. W. McDill
Col
W. N. Dungan
Geo. B. Smythe
J. F. Wilson
Messrs
C. D. Leggett
Wm. Elliott
W. E. Thompson
G. A. Wells
W. Nagle, Esq
E. J. Gillett
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin
Ottumwa
Wm. M. Hersman
Berlin
Armstrong
John Armstrong
Wuerras
Lewis B. Parsons
Brother Armstrong
College
Burlington
W. W. Jameson
Geo. D. Stewart
J. ©. McClintock
W. E. Blake
Faculty of College
Dentist Dr Rieuxy to Visit Leggett House August 28 to September 4
Dr Rieuxy, a dentist, will be at the Leggett House from August 28 to September 4. Citizens in unhealthy districts are urged to take Dr Bull's Baltimore Pills to maintain liver health. Price 25 cents at all druggists. Buchanan Township Sunday School teachers meet at Bethesda on Sunday September 7 at 7 pm. Conductor W M Hopkirk. Officers of the Lockridge and Buchanan township Sunday School Association urged to attend to finalize plans for the next convention. Joan I Funk, Sec.
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H. L. Brown
Chicago
G. D. McGaw
J. G. Berryhill
Des Moines
J.S. Stevens
Belle Reiley
Burlington
D. W. Inghrag
F.C. Woolums
Black Hawk Township
F. A. Sweet
Lowa City
Armstrong
Hersman
Port Deposit
Ind
D. M. Parrott
Batavia
al. Hilbert
Madge Hughes
Lake Minnetonka
Sheward
J. B. Snow
Land Department
The
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Kansas City
O. L. Hackett
Shafter
Red Oak
Jane Goughner
Adel
Iowa
David Lence
Black Hills
C.R. Bissell
Leadville
Hufford
Pittsburg
R. H. Hafford
Colorado
Bissell
Council Bluffs
Hubert O’donnell
Dubuque
Dr. Ware
O’donnell
Corre
Blanchard
McCrackin
Gen. LoGan
Des Moins
M. Junxin
Ledger
Hackett, Whilom
Tribune
Leggett
London Circus
Washington
Ricury
Mt. Pleasant
Leggett House
Parsons
Gregory
Keokuk School of
Tre Triburnee
Washington County
Laura Freeman
Kansas
Wells’ Hall
Court House
Mr Garrar
Lemon
Fairfield
Blue Ribbon Club
Baptist Church
J. L. Kelley
New Castle
Penn
James McElroy
Kelley
Rock Island
Eldon
Inghram’s
Chariton
Dr. Rieuxy
Dr. Bull
Baltimore
Buchanan Township Sunday School
Bethesda
W. M. Hopkirk
Lockridge and
Buchanan Township Sunday School Association
Joan I. Funk
Sve
Local dental and fever remedies advertised in Fort Wayne
A Fort Wayne reader endorses Dr Rich ey for dental work and Feborina for fever and ague, claiming hundreds of dollars saved on doctor bills. Sold by W H Jones & Bros.
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K. Suree
Fort Wayne
Ind
W. H. Jones & Bros
Coal Sealed Proposals for Fairfield Union School House
Sealed proposals due September 15 1879 for supplying 1500 bushels of coal to Fairfield Union School House. Coal to be delivered to the coal room by October 15 1879, screened and weighed on city scales. Bidders to list coal bank of supply. Inquiries to W W McCrackin Secretary Ind School District August 27 1879. Also notices of dental ads and school books at Leggett House and Union School and Parsons College stock for students to review.
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Union
Fairfield
W.W. McCrackin
Ind
Local ads promise suits watches dental care and sewing machines
A crowded newspaper column advertises A E Rapsh and J W Quillen offering custom suits with imported fabrics at Wells Block Fairfield Iowa. Freeman Townley advertise watches and Singer machines. Dr Richey promotes dental work at Leggett House August 28 to September 4. The piece notes his extended stay in Plattsmouth Neb and upcoming Legber appearance.
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A. E. Rapsh
J. W. Quillen
Mr. Rapsh
Wells’ Block
East Side Square
Fairfield
Iowa
Tne
Pr. Richey
Leggett House
Dr. Richey
Plattsmouth
Neb
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Portsmouth
Clarke
Wells & Garrettson’s Bank
Joan Ross
Manchester
Reed Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Congregational Church
Washington, D. C
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Southwestern Railroad Company
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J. DeGalaford
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Frank Fegan
S. Cc. Farmer, Jr
Daniel Rider
R. H. Hufford
E. Freeman
W. B. Culbertson
R. F. Ratcliff
H. N. West
R. H. Knight
M. Rigby
J.C. Workman
Wm. Hedge
J. B. McCoy
J. P. Manatrey
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Peter Manatrey
H. Connelly
John R. Parson
Richey
D. W. Ixcuram
Union School
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Freeman & Townley
Singer
J. A. Philairs
Freeman and Townley
A. M’calla
IH. C. Rowntree
Wells & Garrettson
Rosser
C. 5, Clarke & Son
Francis Abbott
Morris’ Jewelry Store
Will
Gene
Lnarich & Jomes
Queensware
Mnerich & Jones
Georgia
Drug Store
Blake & Lee
Architects
Boyd's Block
Fifth Street
Des Moines, In
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JAS. Emis
P.N. Woods
D. HW. Worthington
Wells & Gerrettazon's Bank
Wil
Omy
DR. Mohr
Offee, Northeast Corner Park
SP. M
J. C. Sutton
Fairfield, Tow
Offee
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Stafford & Bradshaw's Drug Store
J. S. Lowcli
Dre. Kind & Lowell
Homopathists
Slagle & Acheson’s
U. 2
Tod
T. L. James
Clarke & Son
J. B. Monfort
G. W. Slagle
Ged. Acheson
Crackin Staple
Acheson & McCrackin
Attorneys At Law
Fairfield Low A
R. H. Knicht
Attorney AT Law
Bell's
North Side Park
KR. F. Ratcliff
Ratcliff & McCoy
J.B. M'Coy
Attorneys
Colections
No Park
First East Street
M. A. McCoid
H. N. Wear
Bee
K. J. Wilson
G. A. Rutherford
Ater A
Law
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Geo. D. Clarke
Cc. S. Clarke & Son
Pure Drugs
D. Cc. Hicley
North Side
W.H. Jones & Bros
Banks
First National Bank OF Fairfield
J F. Winson
Guo
D. Tempe
Southeast Corner Public Square
Lows
G. A. Garrettson
Sam
L.C. Farmer& Sons
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