Railroad Time Tables East and West No. 16 to No. 85
Rail timetable details show daily and daily except Sunday services with specific times for east and west routes. Entries include No. 16 at 7 10, No. 19 at 10 15, No. 12 at 2 06, No. 11 at 2 42, No. 86 at 8 10, and No. 85 at 8 29 and 12 40.
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Ymaha Express
Denver Express
Des Moines
Fast Mail
Chicago Express
Burlington & Peoria
Chicago
Ceebeee
All Kinds of Scents Delicate Perfume Ad
Prominent appeal to invest in a delicate perfume for personal use or family. Advertises a large stock of extracts and sachet powders shown by druggists at West Side Square.
City weighs buying a fire engine for protection
County correspondence notes Batavia lacking fire protection as fires increase. City council weighs purchase while two boys face mayor for speeding. Local social news covers marriages, visits, and illnesses with several residents mentioned by name. Peter Nelson plans to open a new store in Agency at year start.
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Batavia
Ogden
Hannah Johnson
Kansas City
Wm. Stubbs
Rooks County
Kansas
Elizabeth Stubbs
J. H. Munger
Dr. Woods
Jefferson Couty
Henry Koonz
Dr. Baldridge
S. T. Walker
Elmer Lawson
Blanch Stever
Franks
Minnie
John Bennett
Arthur
Agrippa Henderson
Ft. Madison
Edward Noel
Seymour
Minnie Bennett
Brighton
C. L. Walker
Eva Creamer
Bladensburg
Isaac Brooks
Plaris
Frush
Des Moines
Peter Nelson
Agency
Revival meeting draws interest at Prairie Chapel
Dec 17 reports Rev Howe of Pleasant Plain leading a revival at Prairie Chapel with several conversions. Fairfield visitor FE H Davis visits relatives. Miss Olla Hobby returns from Illinois. Mrs Gee Kientz visits Trentor sister. Christmas Eve entertainments planned at Prairie Chapel and Pleasant Grove. Anna Raymond of Fairfield visits Mrs H D Davis.
School Closes for One-Week Vacation Friday December 21st
Miss Gertie McDonald of Fairfield visits Mrs. Sarah Bates on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lates spent last week with relatives at Mt. Union.
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Formas
Gertie McDonald
Fairfield
Sarah Bates
Frank Lates
Mt. Union
Dr. King's New Life Pills Promise Boost in Stomach and Liver
The ad claims improved strength and a clear brain with Dr. King's New Life Pills. A 25 cent box is said to renew energy and ambition, sold by Geo. D. Clarke, a local druggist.
Green Christmas Hopes Amid Christmas Preparations
Indications point to a green Christmas with talk of a white Easter. Farmers keep roads passable hauling hogs wood and other goods to town. Turkeys ducks and chickens are traded for Santa supplies. Theodore Chappins is in critical condition and recovery is doubtful. His daughter from Nebraska arrived Saturday and Mrs. Clemma Cox from Colorado is expected this week. George and Will Fagan of Harper town visit friends. Jerome Parsons of Wayne county visited relatives last week. Elmer McClain moved to his father's farm. Will Parsons lost a young horse after a barn accident.
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Theodore Chappins
Nebraska
Clemma Cox
Colorado
George
Will Fagan
Harpertown
Jerome Parsons
Wayne County
Elmer McClain
Campbell Farm
Will Parsons
Local Farm Activity Notes From Four Corners Area
John McGregor finished shredding corn fodder in the vicinity. Geo Voorhies completed husking one hundred acres of corn last week. Albert Kauffman is on the sick list. Boos and Swanson are sawing wood nearby. Arthur M Cauffman is installing a large windmill for grinding. John Rupp of Oregon visiting Four Corners will return this week.
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John McGregor
Geo. Voorhies
Albert Kauffman
Boos and
Swanson
Arthur M. Cauffman
John Rupp
Oregon
Four Corners
Local Notes and Visits from Fairfield Area
Dec 18 Ed Albright of Idaho visits his parents Mr and Mrs Geo Albright. Davie Jones returns from Al gona where he spent the summer. Mr S H Watkins lost the little finger on his left hand while sawing wood at home. Sick list: Mrs Wa Fell and Lee Schovall. Oscar Swanson was a business caller at Fairfield Monday. Miss Speese of Birmingham visits Mr Frank Winn this week. L E Warner of Fairfield on our streets Tuesday. Rob and Mame Foreman of Batavia visited sister Mrs C H A Linder last week.
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Ed Albright
Idaho
Geo. Albright
Davie Jones
Algona
S. H. Watkins
Wa. Fell
Lee Schovall
Oscar Swanson
Fairfield
Miss Speese
Birmingham
Frank Winn
Wisecarver Bros 29th monthly horse sale draws buyers
Wisecarver Bros held its 29th monthly horse sale Tuesday to Thursday attracting many buyers. A total of 203 head sold with draft horses $80 to $160, farm cinnecks $70 to $110, southern market stock $25 to $100, and mules in demand though few offered. The next sale is January 8–10, with strong attendance expected.
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Wisecarver Bros
Court Calendar for 1901 Issued by Clerk Merckens
Clerk John H Merckens released a 1901 court calendar detailing Supreme Court meeting dates, a full term schedule for the second judicial district, and lists of judges reporters county seats clerks sheriffs and county attorneys. The public and attorneys welcomed the self funded calendar for convenient reference.
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John H. Merckens
Supreme Court
Merckens
Deaths and Obituaries from Jefferson County Treated Notices
Notices record deaths from tuberculosis and fever in 1900 Jefferson County with details on Rebecca Ward aged 40, Rebecca Ann Griffith Ward, Tressie Stafford, John P Manatrey, Mary Julia Lavel, and James N Strong. It notes births, marriages, residencies, religious rites, and family survivors including eight children, siblings, and a nephew.
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John P. Manatrey
Mary McClain
St. Mary’s Church
A. M. Nodler
Evergreen Cemetery
Mary Julia Lavel
Belfour
France
Jefferson County
John Petty Mannatrey
J.P. Manatrey
Mary C. Parson
Stephen Sylvester Manatrey
Cromwell
Iowa Board of Agriculture Condolence Note
The Iowa State Board of Agriculture adopts resolutions expressing sympathy to J. P. Manatrey and family on the loss of his mother. The secretary is directed to send copies to Mr Manatrey and to record the resolutions in the board records. Committee members are G. D. Ellyson S. B. Packard J. I. Gipson. Attest G. H. Van Houten Secy.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Board of Agriculture
State House
J. P. Manatrey
State Board of Agriculture
Manatre
G. D. Ellyson
S. B. Packard
J. I. Gipson
G. H. van Houten
Secy
Civil War Medal Recipient James N Strong and Family Memoir
James N Strong served with Gen Banks before Port Henderson and received a congressional medal for gallantry at Port Henderson, La., May 27, 1863. After discharge he lived in Galesburg and Fairfield, Iowa, dying December 17, 1900. His daughter Mary A King Strong married Dr H Thomas of Lockport, NY, in 1834 and later moved to Pittsfield and Galesburg before Fairfield.
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James N. Strong
Noble
Anna Strong
Pittsfield
Berkshire County
Mass
Mary A. Thomas
Anna King Strong
Fairfield
The
Stephens Episcopal Church
New Year Resolution urged to settle debts with The Tribune
The 1900 year ends with a call to start the new year square by paying any outstanding balances to The Tribune. The note critiques Republican prosperity as hurting Democratic editors and asks readers to contribute, saying every dollar helps stem the tide of unprosperous prosperity.
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THE
Tribune
Words of Thanks From J C Ward and Family
A brief note extending heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted during a recent hour of sorrow and bereavement from J C Ward and family.
Letters Praise Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin by Maude Adams
Mand R Adams of Dayton writes that the last season left him physically worn from late hours and irregular meals. After using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin his digestion headaches and sluggish organs improved.
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Mand R. Adams
Dayton
Dr. Caldwell
Maude R. Adams
Geo. D. Clarke
A New Factory for China in Stubbs Block
Co. F. Long known as China opens a cigar factory in the Stubbs block. He launches his first brand China’s Home Trade, already on the market and promising to do well. The Tribune wishes him abundant success in this new enterprise.
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Co. F. Long
China
Stubbs Block
the Tribune
Card of Thanks From W N Strong and Family
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors G A R Post and W R C who kindly assisted us in our recent hour of double affliction.
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J. C. Ward
G. A. R. Post
W. N. Strong
Health first in all concerns as digestion woes fade
The note asserts health should come first, praising Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy that prevents indigestion and stomach trouble, endorsed by Geo D Clarke, a local druggist.
Des Moines Daily News Ad Offer
In this presidential year the Des Moines Daily News offers postpaid subscriptions at 1 year for $1 75 cents for six months and 5 cents for three months. The paper provides condensed news daily markets by telegraph and literary matter for the family. Address The News Des Moines Iowa.
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Des Moines Daily News
Telegraph
the News
Des Moines
Iowa
Andrews Opera Company Performs Carmen at the Grand
The Andrews Opera Co presented Bizet's Carmen to a fair sized audience with Florence Clayton as Carmen Irene Palina as Micaela James Stevens as Escamillo and F W Walters as Don Jose praised as favorites. The chorus and orchestra were highly praised and the Grand managers earned commendation for high quality productions. The notice ends with an advertising insert for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day.
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Andrews Opera Co
Florence Clayton
Carmen
Irene Palina
Micaela
James Stevens
Escamillo
Toreador
F. W. Walters
Don Jose
Grand
Rock Island Holiday Excursions
The C R I & P R R offers excursion tickets Dec 22 23 24 25 31 and Jan 1 at one and one third fare for round trips within 200 miles and to points on the B C R N M L and R I P. Tickets good for return to Jan 2 inclusive. H A JOHLER Agent.
Lions Tigers and Elephant Train Jungle Lions in Captivity
A veteran trainer discusses risks of keeping wild cats and elephants in captivity. Lions and tigers are sharp with claws and can maul trainers. jaguars and a famed “man-eater” horse through incidents in Washington. The chief danger, the trainer says, comes from elephants after decades in the business.
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Sierce
Washington
Wallace
Mous
Chicago
Tricks of the Trade on Cuban Cigars and forgeries
A Washington Star report describes how nonimported cigars can resemble Cuban imports. An internal revenue inspector explains detecting genuine Havana products by stamp details and box markings. He notes price differences and the Cuban craft in tobacco, urging buyers to verify stamps and provenance.
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Internal Revenue
Havana
United States Customs
London
Paris
Washington Star
Pinched Pair Stolen From Store During Distraction
Report from the local record describes a shoplifting incident where a pair of items was snatched while a suspect, Muggsy Ww, tried on shoes. A couple allegedly distracted staff as the theft occurred.
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Ilphia
Little Nettie Learns Reading Rhyme Parody
A Kansas City Star snippet notes a child misreads a lesson with the line The a rat. The author of the book comments on cats and rats, and Nettie’s reaction highlights early reading humor.
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Nettie
Kansas City Star
Unpopular Figures Stand Alone Amid Public Approval
A fragment reflecting on individuals who resist crowd approval and leave a lasting mark on others, noting their momentary wrongs but unyielding independence from popular applause.
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Royal Baking
ER CO
New York
Rock Island & Pacific
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Ier
West Side Square
Buchanan Township
Cedar Township
Libertyville
Handy Court Calendar
Rebecca Ward
Lane
Tressie
Fay Stafford
Brookville
Rebecca Ann Griffith
van Buren County
J.C. Ward
Violet Watson
James Griffith
Mt. Sterling
Isaac Griffith
Eldon
Cordova
Standard Oil CO
Iuey
Jefferson
Iown
County of
District Court
Said
Folrfield
Stephen RK. Thoma
Mitty d
Thrash
Samuel Thrash
Lackford
N. E. Cor. Square
Bizet
Rock Island
H. A. Johler
Agt
Ayer
N. FE. Tazor
Arrington, Kans
Castoria
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