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Newspaper

Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1900

Page

6

Teeter Dattweiler wed at Lockridge home ceremony

Sadie S Dattweiler married Claude B Teeter at the bride’s home one half mile east of Lockridge, 7 p m November 28 with Rev H S Stewart officiating. About 90 guests attended a bountiful supper and many gifts reflected community esteem. Distants included Mr and Mrs George Carpenter Muscatine Ia Miss Ida West Keokuk Elsie Nelson Parsonville David Hopkirk and John Teeter Fairfield.

Lockridge Sadie S. Dattweiler Claude B. Teeter H. S. Stewart Louis Dattweiler George Carpenter Muscatine Ida West Keokuk Elsie Nelson Parsonville David Hopkirk John Teeter Fairfied

All Kinds of Scents Delicate Perfume for Your Use

Advertising a large stock of extracts and sachet powders for personal use or for the family. The seller promotes refinement and invites customers to West Side Square to view the selection and be pleased by the offerings.

Cedar Township County Notes and Local Fruitful Plowing

Warm spell aids fall plowing and wood gathering as Cedar Township farmers prepare for market. Jack Cox ships butcher goods to Ottumwa, Charlie Clark ships sheep for Chicago stock show, and Gus Adams returns with Hereford heifers from Denmark. Thanksgiving side hunt yields winners and losers, with oyster supper and a night of stories. injuries and illness noted among residents.

Jack Cox Ottumwa Charlie Clark Chicago Gus Adams Denmark Lee County Jesse Helfinstine George Ball Marsh Case George Phillips Chet Fulton Ted Cox Will Parsons Richard Fisher John Fisher Chas Thomas Art McCormick Dick Fisher Charlie Thomas John Ball Eva Willa Case Lou Cox Charlie Cochran John Dunlavy Sam

Thanksgiving Union Services Held in Local Churches

On Thanksgiving Day December 4 union services were held at the Christian church with Rev Gabbert and Rev Shane presiding. The Methodist choir gave an evening concert that drew a large attentive audience and was enjoyed by all. A petition campaign and a mass meeting concerning a saloon in Batavia were under way.

Christian Church Gabbert Shane Methodist Methodist Church Batavia

No Protestes Against Saloon Grow In Batavia Area

In Batavia last week a Christian church meeting produced no protest, while two or more petitions opposing saloons circulate and gain signatures from local residents. Community updates note visiting relatives, hospital recoveries, and district Methodist talks with social gatherings at Nelson's hall despite bad weather and well received church suppers.

Christian Church Batavia H. H. Brown Humeston Iowa Cole Bladensburg Jennie Wright Elmer Forney David Wiesenberger

Local Notes and Social Visits Report

December updates show Charles Leppo and Joe Huff on a business trip to Keola last Thursday. Frank Moss from Birmingham appeared on the streets Monday. Miss Ross of Birmingham visited with her sister Mrs Manford Clark Sunday. Mr A H Coleman spent Sunday at Fairfield. Henry Rodibaugh and wife returned from Mitchell county Kansas after a two week visit. Harper family of Fairfield visited Dr Stephenson W P Ferrell on a business trip to Chicago. C H Linder moves into M E parsonage this week. Miss Jennie Wilson returns from Birmingham after three weeks with her brother Adam. A social was held at Rev Alexander’s home Tuesday evening.

Chas. Leppo Joe Huffman Keola Frank Moss Birmingham Miss Ross Manford Clark A. H. Coleman Fairfield Henry Rodibaugh Mitchell County Kansas Mr. Harper Stephenson W. P. Ferrell Chicago C. H. Linder M. E. Parsonage Jennie Wilson Adam Alexander

Maud R Adams Praises Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin in Letter

Maud R Adams of Dayton writes that the last society season’s late hours and irregular eating left her a physical wreck. She claims headaches indigestion and sluggish internal organs eased after trying Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Sold by Geo D Clarke.

Maud R. Adams Dayton

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promised To Cure Deafness

A patent medicine advert claims deafness from catarrh can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It asserts the ear’s Eustachian tube inflammation causes hearing loss and offers a $100 reward for any deafness case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sold by Druggists for 75 cents.

Hall

Lynn Castell marriage in Salina

Last Wednesday evening at the bride's parents home in Salina Miss Edith Castell and Ross R. Lynn were married with about fifty guests present. The ceremony took place at six o'clock officiated by Rev. Mitchell of Salina. The couple received many gifts and the couple will reside in Salina.

Salina Edith Castell Ross R. Lynn Mitchell

Bucklen's Amicable Salve Solves Leg Sore Tale

Thackerville resident B. D. Blunton spent two years and over $300 on doctors for a running leg sore. He finally healed it with one box of Bucklen's Amica Salve, a guaranteed cure for piles priced at 25 cents per box sold by Geo. D. Clarke, druggist.

B. D. Blunton Thackerville Tex Bucklen Geo. D. Clarke

Will Dedicate Lutheran Church in City Sunday

Dedicatory exercises for the new Lutheran church occur Sunday with a 9:00 a.m. Sunday school rally featuring music by the orchestra and talks by Rev. J. A. Wirt D D and Rev. S. B. Barnitz D D. Barnitz preaches at 11:00 a.m. Wirt assists. Fellowship at 3:00 p.m. includes pastors from other congregations. A Y P S C E rally at 6:00 p.m. with song and a Wirt sermon. Communion service Sunday December 16 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. R. H. Williams from Iowa City preaching.

New Lutheran J. A. Wirt D.D S. B. Barnitz Barnitz Wirt Synod

Advertisers urged to reach Tribune readers only via Tribune ads

An advertising reminder notes that readers of THE TRIBUNE are only reached by an advertisement published in THE TRIBUNE. The notice emphasizes consistency and brand presence within the same newspaper for effective reach.

THE Tribune

Iowa District Court Dockets and Orders Summary

Iowa District Court updates include James Nurdock fined 50 dollars plus costs and 90 days to pay. Theo Peck versus Nicklas Gelsky allows the claim. Carpenter versus Metzger and McElderry case orders money held by McElderry paid to the clerk then to R Keller intervener. George Snyder arraigned for alleged rape. bail set at 1000. next January term to plead. Jennie Wedger granted divorce from Jesse Wedger. J W Rains versus W J Peterson et al issues a permanent injunction.

State of Iowa James Nurdock Theo. Peck Nicklas Gelsky Adm Carpenter

Economical Gunner Training Used by U S Navy

The United States Navy trains gunners economically by firing a Remington rifle through the breech of large guns so the bullet follows the main projectile. For small guns a wooden dummy cartridge with a rifle barrel loaded with a .44 caliber round provides both loading practice and firing experience.

United States Navy Washington Star

Predicting Turning Points In Patent Remedies

A New Orleans Times Democrat gossip cites experts who admit no one can forecast when a new remedy will boom. It notes investors may spend up to 100000 dollars before returns arrive and argues that memorable, easily pronounced names drive demand, citing a tablet with an odd Indian title that failed due to pronunciation fears.

New Orleans Times-Democrat

Postscript on debt case and retroactive law

A doctor cites a tale of a man sued for debt who won relief after marrying, claiming salary support for a family. The professor disputes the verdict as unconstitutional, calling it annex post facto in a discussion referencing a Chicago Tribune note.

Chicago Tribune

What She Wanted to Know and a Pudding Warning

A mother advises her child against eating pudding too fast. The child asks why and the mother recounts a cautionary tale of a boy who died while rushing his dessert. The exchange ends with the child seeking more details about the boy and the pudding.

Alarming Symptoms Mandy Hints At Poet-Bent Boy

An Indiana couple discuss their son who shows alarming signs of laziness and reduced work effort, with a humorous tone from the Indianapolis Press. The old man jokes the boy may become a poet even as the mother fears neglect.

Indianapolis Press

The Fickle Thermometer

A prankish dialogue unfolds as an old lady returns a supposedly unreliable thermometer to a clerk. She complains that readings vary between checks, prompting a brief exchange about trust in the device's accuracy.

Catholic Standard and Times

Petition Stop Sparks County Debate On Reform Measure

Last Saturday the petition canvass halted due to bad roads. About sixty percent of county voters signed, nearing the required sixty five. Critics call the proposal a fool law that lets a minority overrule the majority. The petition, non partisan, faced political jibes now that it is dropped.

Caldwell Syrup Pepsin Aids Digestion Claim

The note touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble, urging readers to consider health first. Geo D. Clarke, druggist, promotes the product.

Dr. Caldwell Geo, D. Clarke

Frescoing by Moore and Son Praised in Tribune

The article highlights Moore and Son for interior frescoing, claiming it is more artistic than papering and cheaper long term due to durability. They guarantee satisfaction and invite readers to view samples at the Tribune office.

the Tribune Moore & Son

Jell-O The New Desert Delights Family

A brisk ad promotes Jell-O with four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Sold at grocers for 10 cents and urged for today.

Jell-O The

Onions Leeks and Garlic as Perfumes in Tartary

A Tartary observation notes onions leeks and garlic used as perfumes. A Tartar lady dresses and makes herself agreeable by rubbing fresh onion on her hands and over her countenance.

Rubber Shoes Variety Tops One Thousand Sixty Styles Made

United States factories produce more than 1 060 varieties of rubber shoes reflecting broad variety in design, sizes, and用途.

United States

Resting place of Daniel De Fue near Bank of England

The burial site of Daniel De Fue sits in a busy central London quarter, roughly a quarter mile from the Bank of England, marking a historic local landmark in a bustling financial area.

Daniel de Fue London Bank of England

Notice of Application for Permit in Jefferson County

In Jefferson County Iowa Stephen R Thoma a registered Pharmacist applies for a permit to buy keep and sell intoxicating liquors at Fairfield Lots Lot 2 Block 18 Old Plat. The application will be on file with the District Court Clerk by December 26 190 and a hearing will be held in January 1901 in Fairfield.

District Court State of Iowa Jefferson County Stephen R. Thoma Israel & Thoma Fairfield County of Jefferson Jefferson Stephen RK. Thoma

The Slow Horse and the County Convention Tale

Lincoln recounted a western lawyer seeking the county judge nomination who bought a horse and buggy to reach a distant convention. The rival liveryman supplied a supposedly fine horse that broke down before the journey ended, causing the candidate to miss the adjourned convention and lose the nomination.

Lincoln Sam Smith New York

The Famous Asphalt Lake in Trinidad

The New York Post reports on a vast tar lake in Trinidad, producing 80 000 tons yearly with 4 500 000 tons in sight. Accretion from Earth's bowels adds about 20 000 tons annually, potentially renewing the lake if undisturbed. The 114 acre lake reaches 135 feet deep, with semiliquid center and hard crust elsewhere. Islands drift across the surface, some harboring sizable trees, and occasional engulfment occurs.

Trinidad New York Post

The Hot Water Cure at a Boarding House

A London Tit-Bits humor piece describes boarders ordering hot water three times daily as a supposed cure all. The keeper jokes about pouring extra hot water into oyster soup while noting the cure’s low cost and wide appeal among guests.

Maria London

To Keep Butter Sweet

Advice on preserving butter and meat using brine from boiling water and salt. Cool and pour over butter to keep sweetness, or soak meat in brine and rinse with fresh water overnight to reduce salt. Salt remains in solution, freshening meat or fish slowly when submerged in water.

Character judged by the nose? A sharper test from Chicago

The piece cites a Chicago Times Herald quote arguing a woman's character can be judged by her nose. It quips a surer method exists by observing how other women react when they meet her, noting their noses' expressions reveal her character.

Chicago Times-Herald

Young Man Describes Discouraging Plans and Doubts

A young man laments discouragement while admitting he once saw himself as a genius. His friend suggests he might be, yet he recalls discussing plans with half a dozen practical men who dismissed him as a fool.

The Contrasting Temptations of Tommy and Mama

A Philadelphia Press cartoon caption shows Mamma bargaining with Tommy over coins. He rejects a penny, demanding a nickel, recalling a prior day when a penny sufficed, highlighting a streetwise scrappy exchange.

Tommy Mamma Philadelphia Press

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