Death of an Old Settler in Des Moines Township
John McCleary died last Thursday at his Des Moines township home eight miles southwest of Fairfield after six months of ill health. A Dunkard and longtime Old Settlers’ Association member, he served twice as its vice president. Funeral was held Saturday December 9 at ten in the morning from his residence. he leaves a wife and three children.
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Des Moines Township
Fairfield
John McCleary
Dunkard Church
Old Settlers’ Association
Brown's Novelty Store Primes Christmas Stock 1893
Brown's Novelty Store notes a complete refresh of toys for Christmas and offers special pre 1894 prices on Jersey Lily flour. The message frames bold buying as a trade demand and invites shoppers to act before January 1, 1894.
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Brown's Novelty Store
Jersey
Subscription Rates for The Fairfield Tribune
The Fairfield Tribune lists terms of subscription payments including one year in advance six months and three months options. The notice is brief and lacks specific pricing details.
Logan school appoints new janitor after Clark resignation
At Monday night’s school board meeting the resignation of William Clark, longtime janitor at the Logan building, was accepted and William Hellopeter was elected to fill the vacancy.
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Logan
Wm. Clark
Wm. Hellopeter
Workers Urged to Seek Jobs at Beck Timber Cedar
The Beck timber on Cedar invites applicants for labor with cords cut by contract. Mr. Starks, holder of the cordwood contract, pays 70 cents per cord, offering more than nothing for workers seeking employment.
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Starks
Holiday Round Trip Fares on Burlington Route
Co B announces a limited special on the Burlington line offering one and one third fare for a round trip within 200 miles. Tickets go on sale December 23 24 25 30 31 1898 and January 1 1894 with return by January 3 1894.
Christmas Fair in Thoma Building to Benefit Church
The ladies of the Christian church plan a fair and festival in the new Thoma building on Tuesday December 19. Dinner will be served from eleven to one and supper from five to eight. Free admission. Christmas articles will be on sale.
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Ladies of the Christian Church
New Thoma
Woman Slips on Ice Hurt in Street Accident
Tuesday evening about seven Mrs. J B Kendall living in the southeast part of town slipped on the icy street and fell injuring her hip. The injury is serious and she is an elderly resident.
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J. B. Kendall
Sam. McChesney
Men’s Social at Columbia Hall Next Friday
The Tribune reminds readers of a men’s social at Columbia hall next Friday evening. Supper will be served from 5 30 to 8 30 P M and all are invited. It is organized exclusively by the gentlemen and will be unique.
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Tribune
Columbia Hall
Soap peddler lottery scam warned by Morning Sun arrest
In a former issue the paper described the soap peddlers game. They continue visiting towns and a recent arrest at Morning Sun prompts readers to beware of five and ten dollar premiums offered with one dollar soap deals.
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Morning Sun
Thieves Force Entry as Schreiner Home is Burgled
Sunday evening about eight thirty thieves forced entry into the home of Rev. E. L. Schreiner by breaking a window. Neighbors led by James Bartlett responded, but the intruder slipped out the back before help arrived. No items were stolen as the alarm rang quickly.
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Fairfield
E. L. Schreiner
James Bartlett
Christmas at Libertyville Boosts Civic Festivities
Libertyville residents plan a midwinter supper organized by local ladies with Santa Claus overseeing the Christmas tree. Attendees may register guesses for a prize at F A Calridge and H H Stewart stores. The tree committee will reject improper prizes, admission is free.
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Libertyville
Santa Claus
F. A. Calridge
H. H. Stewart
Postmaster Chester Publishes Postal Instructions Folder
Fairfield post office patrons are urged to read an eight page folder of Postal Instructions issued by Postmaster Chester. The aim is to reduce misrouting and loss by depositing mail according to the clearly laid down guidelines.
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Chester
Fairfield Post Office
Later Years of Maryland Native Henry Stewart
Henry Stewart born in Maryland on July 3 1815 moved with parents to Ohio then Jefferson County and married Barbara Shaffer in September 1837. He lived in Jefferson County Iowa from 1853 later settling in Fairfield for ten years. He died in Fairfield December 5 at 3 10 AM from pneumonia aged 78 years 5 months and one day. His wife survives. Eleven children were born. four remain living Margaret Ann Taylor John Samuel and Hezekiah Stewart. Funeral by Rev L Mendenhall at his home on December 7 at 10 AM.
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Henry Stewart
Maryland
Ohio
Jefferson County
Barbara Shaffer
Iowa
Fairfield
Margaret Ann Taylor
John, Samuel
Hezekiah Stewart
Rev. L. Mendenhall
Hood's Sarsaparilla Rheumatism Relief Ad
The joints and muscles are lubricated by Hood's Sarsaparilla so rheumatism and stiffness soon disappear. Try it.
Chas. P. Sippel, longtime clerk, dies at 77
Chas. P. Sippel died Sunday evening of pneumonia after a week of illness. Born March 3 1841 in Hesse Cassel Germany he came to America as a youth, served in the 93rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry rising to captain, settled in Fairfield as deputy clerk then clerk of courts, later worked at Leggett & McKenney. He leaves wife and three children Maggie Alva Carnell Chas Peter Louisa. Funeral held Tuesday at the Christian church with Masons Odd Fellows and G A R in attendance.
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Chas. P. Sippel
Hesse Cassel
Germany
America
New York
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Sarah Leisure
Abingdon
Fairfield
Leggett & McKenney
Maggie
Alva Carnell
Chas
Peter
Louisa
Mapes
The
Christian Church
Masons
Odd Fellows
Bold Burglar In Key West House Raid Ends Empty
Sabbath evening a tall well dressed burglar entered Louis Thoma’s Key West residence seeking Dr Magill. He spoke with Thoma, lingered in a bedroom with a held-up hat and overcoat collar, warned that Fred would arrive. No theft occurred. the intruder exited after a conversation, suspected accomplice outside.
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Louis Thoma
Mr Thoma
General Noble Delivers Second Parsons Lecture on American Life
A good audience at the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening welcomed Gen. Noble for the Parsons college lecture course. Prest. Smith introduced him with praise, noting his fine appearance and cultured bearing. His talk on American Life proved interesting and instructive.
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Gen. Noble
Presbyterian Church
Parsons College
Prest. Smith
College
Tar Syrup Endorsements From Michigan Clergy
Public speaker throat and lung health praised by Rev. M. L. Booher of Grand Rapids Rev. J. T. Ippings of Reading and Rev. V. L. Lockwood of Ann Arbor endorse Dr Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup for dis eases.
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M. L. Booher
Grand Rapids
Mich
J. T. Ippings
Reading
V. L. Lockwood
Ann Arbor
Special Flour Sale Before Jan 1 1894 Near Clark's Drug
George W. White announces a sale of 4 to 600 sacks of flour at special prices before January 1, 1894. The location is west of Clark's Drug Store. This notice urges Illinois buyers to act soon to secure the deal.
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Illinois
Clark
Geo. W. White
Fairfield puts faith in Fullen for U S district attorney
Local joy follows the president's nomination of Chas D Fullen of Fairfield for the southern Iowa district attorney post. Born 1860 son of John Pullen, he founded a durable Fairfield law practice in 1883 and has led Democratic campaigns as state central committee chair. He plans to assume duties early next year while maintaining his office.
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Fairfield
Chas. D. Fullen
Senate
United States
Iowa
Fullen
C. D. Fullen
John Pullen
Agency
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mount Pleasant
Chicago University
Chicago
Law Department
The
State University
I. D. Jones
Anna Julian
Democratic State Central Committee
New Management at Fairfield Journal Names Charles E Foote
The Fairfield Journal is under new leadership with Charles E Foote replacing Jno Funk and Harlan Smith after eight months. Foote, a seasoned newspaper man with country and metropolitan experience, aims to run a straight dynamic Republican paper and prove his mettle. The Tribune extends best wishes for his success.
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Fairfield Journal
Messrs
Jno. Funk
Harlan Smith
Charles E. Foote
Journal
the Tribune
Foote
Harness Business Closing Sale Offers Bargains Now
A seller advertises the entire Harness business including tools and fixtures for cash buyers. Prices are cut on all goods to reduce stock, inviting moderate capital buyers to take advantage of bargains and invest in the business.
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Contends For Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup as the greatest and best cough remedy. It promises faster relief than any rival and is sold and warranted at Huf f ords drug store.
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Huffords Drug Store
Messas Crail and Taylor Buy Local Meat Market
Messas Crail and Taylor purchased the meat market formerly owned by Simpson and Beatty and took possession on Monday November 13. They invite old customers and new buyers to visit. Farmers with butcher stock for sale are urged to call.
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Messas Crail & Taylor
Simpson & Beatty
Hall's Hair Renewer Promises Growth for Non Bald Scalp
When the scalp is atrophied or shiny bald, no preparation will restore the hair. In all other cases Hall's Hair Renewer will start a growth.
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Hall
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