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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1898
Page
7
Local residents attend visits and trips across Iowa and beyond
Mr and Mrs Henry Hanson returned from Elderville Illinois after visiting their daughter. Many others traveled to Omaha to spend time or handle business. Several locals visited friends in Beardstown and Washington while relatives returned from Keokuk and Mexico. Notable moves include Dr T L James heading to Omaha for a dental meeting and Ellery Murray returning from years in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hanson
Elderville
Illinois
G. D. McGaw
Omaha
Fred Spielman
Okoboji
Wm. Garmoe
Winfield
Iowa
Josiah Garmoe
I. H. Tomilson
Mr. Mason
Eldon
Mt. Pleasant
Fred Huffman
Salt Lake City
Utah
Alta Horton
Gladys
Beardstown
J. W. Green
Josephine Mallory
Creston
Lulu Stouffer
Bethan Chase
Corydon
Helen Higley
Gertrude Culbertson
Girard
Kansas
Maude Jackson
L. E. Fisher
le Grand
L. C. Ball
L. C
Hester
Iowa City
Mr. Ball
George W. Rev
Houston
Evanston
Fairfield
T. L. James
National Dental Association
Iowa State Dental Society
Chas. D. Fullen
Chicago
Ellery Murray
Mexico
Death of George V Jenkins in Keokuk
Word reached Monday of the death of George V Jenkins at his Keokuk home from typhoid fever contracted in camp. He served in Co M and was 21 with a bright future in medicine after studying at Parsons College and Keokuk Medical College. Funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Stoddard
Keosauqua
Robert McCord
Susan Parker
Kirksville
Emma Letts
Edna Hisel
Washington
Iowa
J. E. Campbell
Campbell Whitham
Omaha
E.S. Luce
Ohio
Mrs. O. Flower
Chicago
Fred Letts
George W. Jenkins
Keokuk
George V. Jenkins
Jenkins
Co. M
Jacksonville
Medical College
Parsons College
Keokuk Medical College
Prince and Miss Root Wed in City Ceremony
On Wednesday evening August 24 in this city, J. E. Prince married Jennie Root with Rev. J. F. Magill officiating. The couple will stay at Hayden Doughty farm until March before moving to a farm Mr. Prince has bought north of town. Friends offer congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Prince
Jennie Root
J. F. Magill
Charles Gift
Mr. Gift
Adam
Sarah Gift
Alleghany County
Maryland
Iowa
Co. A
William Gift
Ottumwa
Elizabeth Duncan
Salina
Kate McWhinney
Washburn
Illinois
Gift
Birmingham
Margaret Parker
Maude
Vinnie
William
Alta
Fairfield
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
G. A. R. Button
Methodist Church
J. A. Boatman
Mrs Altmayer clothing store moves to new square room
Notice announces removal of Mrs. Altmayer clothing store from the west side to the north side room of the square beside Sauer's restaurant. Public and old customers are invited to inspect the stock in its new quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Return of Fifty Iowa Regiment Fails Health Test
Fairfield citizens urged the 50th Iowa to be mustered out and sent to northern camps due to worsening illness in Jacksonville. A Monday meeting adopted resolutions requesting removal and urging officials to press for muster out. The county fair in Jefferson opened with good weather and strong entries across poultry, livestock, and floral exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Regiment of Volunteer Infantry
Jacksonville
Florida
Fairfield
Camp McKinley
Cuba
S. M. Clark
Keokuk
Jefferson County
Poland
China
Berkshire
Floral Hall
State Rail Board urged to tax express firms
A letter argues the state railroad commissioners must enforce the revenue tax on express companies. It cites code sections granting broad supervision and power, urging cooperation with the federal commission or independent action to protect the public from ongoing suits and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Railroad Commissioners
United States Commission
State Board
Money to loan on easy terms and low rates
Raney and Simmons advertise loans with simple terms and low interest rates aimed at individuals seeking affordable financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raney & Simmons
Advertising Giant Spreads Battle Ax Campaign Across Nation
The American Tobacco Company votes a $750000 newspaper advertising push for Battle Ax plug tobacco. The G H Hausenbeck Agency of New York handles national media buying and selects outlets including The Tribune. The move aims to revive business in a dull season through generous space and display in press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tobacco Company
Battle Ax” Plug Tobacco
G. H. Hausenbeck Advertising Agency
New York City
Tribune
P. T. Barnum
Grand Fire Dance at Jolly Della Pringle Co Opera House
The grand fire dance, a must see by miles, headlines the Jolly Della Pringle Co event at the opera house from August 31 to September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Della Pringle Co
Opera House
Fairfield’s Pride Shines Through City Beautification
An editorial lauds Fairfield’s clean streets and well-kept yards. Citizens are urged to install iron park seats, enhance the depot area with a fountain the Q railroad, and gift public grounds or a park. A brass band and regular park concerts are proposed to boost civic joy and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Rock Island
Discovery Cures Consumption Says Marysville Man
Mr A C Thomas of Marysville Texas credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with ending years of suffering from consumption and hemorrhages. He would pay a hundred dollars a bottle for the cure. The medicine also claims to cure asthma bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Trial bottles free at J D McDowell's Drug Store. Regulars 50 cents and one dollar. Guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Thomas
Marysville
Tex
Klondike
Dr. King
Strayed Pony Reward Offered by Harry McLean
Strayed or stolen Saturday night a faded black pony six years old with a white left hind foot and a wire cut on the left front foot. Wore a double girth horn saddle and tan leather bridle. Ten dollars reward for return to Harry McLean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrry McLean
Petit Jurors for September Term of Court
The September term convenes September 19 under Judge M. A. Roberts. Petit jurors must appear at 10:00 A.M. on September 20. The list of jurors follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Roberts
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Constipation Relief
An ings advertisement for Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co urges gentle treatment of habitual constipation. It claims to awaken kidney and liver activity without irritation and to dispel headaches, colds, or fever through a natural laxative effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Land transfers and lot sales in Fairfield and Libertyville areas
Land records show E W Ireland and wife transferring 5 acres in Fairfield to J A Ireland for 150 dollars. A parcel of becoming Fairfield Presbyterian church trustees acquisition of percent acres in Cedar township for one dollar. Harriett C Duncan and K E Howard buy 447 acres in Locust Grove township for 22000 dollars. Christina Barstrom sells 40 acres in Round Prairie to Henry Anderson and wife for 100 dollars. Lot transfers include A B Hollister to H C Raney for two lots in Mallory's subdivision for 1425 dollars and Clara Trout to Vernon and Clarence Hague for part of lot in Libertyville addition for 225 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Ireland
J. A. Ireland
Fairfield Township
James R. Pattison
Fairfield Presbyterian Church
Cedar Township
Harriett C. Duncan
J. E. Roth
KE. A. Howard
Locust Grover Township
Christina Barstrom
Henry Anderson
Round Prairie Township
A. B. Hollister
H. C. Raney
Mallory
Fairfield
Clara B. Trout
Vernon L. Hague
Clarence P. Hague
Anne Davis
Libertyville
Sealed coal bids for county courthouse and jail year
Sealed bids for coal to be used by the court house and jail for the coming year will be received by the county auditor on or before September 5, 1898. All coal to be weighed over the city scales. GEO R. Horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
R. Horn
Brown's Novelty Store Moves to Larger Premises
Our present location is too small for our growing business. We have leased the 100 foot room with second floor and basement, one door south in the room occupied by Mrs. Allmayer's clothing house, and will move.
Merchants Offer Concessions to Clear Stoneware Stock
On September 1, 1898, merchants announce profit will be passed to customers as they take steps to reduce stock. They pledge appreciative concessions on all goods while maintaining complete assortment across all lines.
Ohio Visitors and G A R Excursion to Cincinnati
Special train excursion Monday September 5 leaves Fairfield 7 15 A M Peoria 11 40 Indianapolis 6 15 P M arrives Cincinnati 9 05 P M daylight trip through free chair cars less than half round trip rates Tickets good to return to October 2 with proper deposit at Cincinnati Joint agent For rates dates of sale and information contact C B Q agent or J M Bechtel Div Pass Agt Burlington Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Peoria
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
J. M. Bechtel
Burlington, Iowa
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Mstelha
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Perry King
Christian Science Services
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Vv. Jenkins
Prince-Root
Black & Moga
East Side
John Dexter Ee
M. D. Claypool
Des Moines Township
John Sinn
Walnut Township
C. F. Smith
W. W. White
Albert Oleson
Buchanan Township
C. D. Chandler
Polk Township
Jasper Lynn
Penn Township
W. D. Gilbert
Ees
J.D. Mitchell
Pewee
Ewan
George Watkins
Round Prairie
Wm. D. Paxson
Lockridge Township
John Gantz
Black Hawk Township
Gilbert Fairfield
Henry Achenbach
A.J. Williamson
A. Y. Kramer
Eeneeee Locust Grove Township
James Gordon
J.F. Paramore
Hunt Cee
E. F. Pickerell
Locust Grove Township
J. F. Loehr
J. G. Oliver
OUR Department
South Side
Stransky
Sively
Chas. H. Gage
West Side Square
Brown’s Novelty Store
West Side Park
Fairfield, IA
Cincinnati, Ohio
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