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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1905
Page
3
Per the old proverb column a mix of moral quotes and social commentary appears, noting misers and complainers, the woes of genteel prattle, and the value of practical wisdom. A testimonial touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ulcers and sores, claimed as best healing dressing. price 25 cents at a local drug store.
A collection of light remarks and wry observations such as the flexible tongue of a witty girl and a putty man easily impressed. The piece notes men with sensitive stomachs who mix lemon juice with whiskey, highlighting humorous social snapshots.
The Chautauqua assembly ends with a storm damaged finale as tents fall and repairs race through the closing events. Wesleyans, Scotch entertainers Gavin Spence and Flora McDonald, and speakers like A. A. Hawks R. S. McArthur Dr. Frank Bristol and Booker T. Washington highlight a week of lectures music and sunshine themed lessons amid praise for Americanism and the race problem. A stockholders meeting elected a new board including C. J. Fulton Rev. Thomas Osborn and others.
Mrs Margaret Cassa Fisher born December 16 1849 in Round Prairie township died August 20 1905 after a long illness following a June 7 operation. Survived by husband Richard Fisher and children Elmer John Smith Ernest Bertha with three predeceased. Funeral at Ebenezer church pastor Rev Burdine.
J D Runyan of Butlerville claims his indigestion and biliousness vanished after using Dr King’s New Life pills. He reports relief from dizziness sour stomach headache and constipation. Guaranteed at Frank S Shriner’s drug store for 25 cents. Aug.
Mrs. Mary Connell of New York left her husband after he won money at the race track. She claimed his income from a legitimate business of 75 dollars monthly was tainted. She returned to her parents with the children. The court denied custody due to the babies' tender age. The judge advised reconciliation, but she disagreed.
A terse historical note states that a wicked man familiarizes himself with the law as a sly strategy. The line implies legal cunning and awareness may accompany immoral aims.
Miss Anna May Robinson of Chicago wed Mr. T Bruce Young of Fairfield Iowa in a small family ceremony at the bride’s uncle F W Robinsons home 311 South Fifth street Rev Alexander Corkey of Fairfield First Presbyterian officiated A short reception followed then the couple left on No 1 for Mt Pleasant and other visits before settling in Centerville Iowa where Mr Young teaches in the schools Out of town relatives attended including J Q Robinson May and Lona Young Will Browning Edith Edmonds
Old Settlers Day on September 7 at Jefferson County Park promises a Cuban Bull Fight event and free activities. Oxen training, 200 person committees, and contests invite all residents to join, bring dinner baskets, decorate wagons, wear old time costumes, and enjoy speeches and prizes while enhancing community spirit.
In Fairfield a large Monday crowd enjoyed a combined Chautauqua and circus event. The park offered seating and organized conveyances to the grounds while hotels and eateries served all at uniform prices. Local business leaders urged welcoming visitors, praising the city as a thriving Jefferson County hub.
Property transfers listed include W H Deane to J A Colvard for lots in Crumly's addition Pleasant Plain at 300 dollars. Hopkirk to B Q R R Co across multiple parcels for 25 dollars and 50 dollars. Brandel to Lester T Jackson quit claim for 800 dollars and 4,000 dollars for adjacent tracts. Unkrich to Rauscher tract at 3,500 dollars. Shriner to Mary Shriner Lot 1 Rock Island addition Fairfield at 500. Crumly to Albert Davis Lot 4 Crumly's Pleasant Plain at an Aug date. Anderson to Pearson Lot 14 and part Lot 7 East Lockridge at 1,300. Waters to Parkins Lot 1 Henn Williams Co addition Fairfield at 2,000. Ida Hopkirk to Frank E. Peterson Lots 5 and 6 Hopkirk's East Lockridge at 150. Gage to Cooke Lot 8 Rock Island addition Fairfield at 250. Rauscher to Graf one seventh acre 800 and Wilhelm C Rauscher to Graf one fourth acre 50 in 35-72-8. Mowery to Mowery trust deed 1 and other consideration. Vernon to Copeland 94.54 acres 7,500. Gage to Kerrick Lot 6 Rock Island addition Fairfield 225. Struble to Topping lots 9–12 Railroad addition Fairfield 4,500. Lewis to Mott Lot 1 Lewis & Kreigh addition 125.
A series of property transactions dated August involve D R Way and wife transferring parcels to Eliza J Unkrich and Clinton Unkrich, Sophronia Woolens to John W Gunion, Gunion to E R Smith, Mary A K Wilson to Sarah Beatty, Christ Mineart and Frank Pacha to railroad company interests, Vincent J Kaska to railroad, J E Thomas and wife to L B Thomas, Alfred Ramsay to Bartholomew Ramsey, heirs of Samuel Packwood to F C Woolums, and J A Johnson to William F Hadley. Amounts range from 25 to 6,800 dollars for parcels and acre fractions in townships 6-73-8, 14-73-11, 19-71-11, 30-74-11, and adjacent Fairfield additions.
The 11 month old daughter of Geo A Eyler of Cumberland Maryland was failing health with throat trouble. Two doctors gave up. After using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds she improved after four bottles and is now in perfect health. Trial bottle free. At Frank S Shriner’s drug store 50c and 1.00 guaranteed. Aug.
The excerpt argues that comfort, wasteful spending, and indulgent living hinder virtue. It claims a sick man must seek his own way quietly, young girls should sleep early to conserve strength, and that poor appetite reflects moral decline. The tone is prescriptive and observational.
Public interest grows in Electric Bitters as a cure for sick stomach liver and kidney issues. Mary H Walters of 546 St Clair Ave Columbus Ohio testifies after months of illness recovering rapidly and being able to eat again. The tonic is guaranteed at Frank S Shriner's drug store for 50 cents. Aug.
State of Iowa Jefferson County to Winona Crile heir at law of George C Crile and all interested parties notice of final report by Ednad S Crile administratrix of the estate seeking approval order of distribution and final discharge unless appearance before noon of September Term 1905 Fairfield Jefferson County Iowa on September 25 1905 I D Jones attorney Edna S Crile administratrix 25 4t
State of Iowa asks heirs and all interested in the estate of Ann Lame deceased to note a final report by administrator Joseph E Steele filed for approval and order of distribution. If not answered by noon on the first day of September Term 1905 in Fairfield Jefferson County Iowa, default will be entered and judgment rendered. administrator Joseph E Steele I D Jones is attorney.
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