Local sale and medical ads from a 19th century page
An old ad page notes the sale of an insurance business by Sylvanus Cornell to a new owner and thanks patrons. It promotes Bucklen’s Arnica for burns cuts and skin troubles and Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets with testimonials, urging readers to visit J W Jericho & Co for a free sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvanus Cornell
Hom
Geo. W. White
Chamberlain
David Freeman Kempt
Nova Scotia
J. W. Jericho & Co
J. W
Jericho & Co
Eben
Fairfield social notes and marriages inked in town
A long list of Ottumwa and Fairfield visitors and residents is recorded. Names include John Loehr, Theodore Hochuly, Harry Carson, Velma Keller, Bertha Fritz, Veronica Fritz, Melva Kendall, Emmett Coleson, Anna Harris, Philip Hammond, and many others visiting relatives, staying for holidays, or attending events. The item also notes the marriage of Edward Jaques to Isabelle Brown in Palmer, with Jaques a Fairfield native and former Tribune employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Loehr
Ottumwa
Velma Keller
David Werner
Mt. Pleasant
Theodore Hochuly
Harry Carson
Stockport
Fairfield
Anna Harris
Villisca
Philip Hammond
Chicago
Elgin
Bertha Fritz
Brighton
Veronica Fritz
Melva Kendall
Clearfield
Packwood
Emmett Coleson
Rutland
Ill
Dorothy
Florence Tomlinson
Des Moines
Gregg
James Greenlee
Frances
Richland
N. M. Warwick
Centerville
C. E. Ward
East Hempstead Street
Kenneth Thorpe
la Porte
Ind
D. P. Stubbs
East Burlington Street
Midge Murdock
Davenport
Elza Phelps
Sigourney
W. W. Harris
East Kirkwood Street
Harley Gossick
Claude
Texas
Messrs. R, B
William Louden
Fort Wayne
Kodol Relief Promise Ad Promotes Digestive Aid
An advertisement urges relief from indigestion with Kodol. It claims immediate comfort without stomach trouble and offers a money back guarantee through the local druggist Frank S. Shriner. The copy states Kodol digests all the food and is pleasant to take.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. S. Shriner
Marriage Notice for Thomas Allender and Margret Green
Marriage reported at the bride’s North Court Street residence on December 18 1900 at 7 00 pm officiated by T S Pool. Couples names Thomas Allender and Margret Green are announced with the ceremony details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Court Street
Thomas Allender
Margret Green
T. S. Pool
Nichols Brier Wedding At Court Hotel
Miss Edna V. Nichols of Coppock Iowa married Rexford G. Brier of Brighton yesterday afternoon at three in the Court Hotel parlor. Rev A Brown of Batavia officiated with witnesses including the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. E Nichols and the groom's mother Mrs. Brier and sister Miss Hattie Brier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Brown
Batavia
E. Nichols
Coppock
Brier
Hattie
Brighton
Fairfield
J. W. VanTassel
Little Daughter
Keokuk
Etna Baird
Rockford, Ill
Wm, Snider
Clarks
Neb
Andrew ‘Iantz
F. H. Stewart
Chicago
Vernon
West Kirkwood Street
Stewart
Hubert Howard
Harvard University
Boyd Parsons
Galesburg
Samuel Hyde
Grand Junction
Colo
Parsons
West Burlington Street
Hyde
Nettie Parsons
Wedding News and Silver Anniversary at Parsons Home
The piece notes the engagement of two well regarded young people who will marry and reside in Brighton. It covers Dr. and Mrs. Willis E. Parsons celebrating their silver wedding with a faculty surprise at their home, a silver candle abrum presented by Prof. Wirtz, and remarks by George Parsons of Michigan about their earlier life followed by refreshments and social greetings from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brier
Brighton
Willis E. Parsons
Mrs. Parsons
Plea for Another Short Domestic Science Course
The Domestic Science department highlights a highly practical course for women, noting superior work over last year and a standout special class taught by Miss Knowles. Of 41 enrolled, 30 took the final test with only one absence, focusing on meat selection, bread making, table setting, and food values. The piece urges parental and community support for continuing the course next year.
Christmas Day Business Closings by Local Firms
To Close Christmas, We, then undersigned, agree to close our places of business Saturday, Dec. 25, at 11 o'clock a.m., for the balance of the day. J. E. Roth & Co., J. C Thorne, Gee, W. Unkrich, Hufstedler & Baker, McElhaney Dept. Store, The Fair, M. D. Rodabaugh, W. H. Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Roth & Co
J. C Thorne
Gee
W. Unkrich
Hufstedler & Baker
McElhaney Dept
the Fair
M. D. Rodabaugh
W. H. Long
Electric Glue Heater Marketed For Fast Melting Glue
A new electric glue heater is advertised to melt glue in 30 minutes and maintain 150 degrees for hours after power is off. The device targets workshop users seeking quick adhesive readiness and prolonged warmth.
Search for missing boy spurs detective effort before Christmas
A 12 year old boy at 5603 North Ashland Avenue pleads for his father in a letter to Dear Santa. Detectives W P Rohan and McCann search for John P Bour Jr as the boy longs for his papa before Christmas and New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
W. P. Rohan
John P. Bour, Jr
North
Ashland Avenue
Rohan
McCann
John P. Bour
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. E. Roth
Santa Vacum Cleaner
Bissell Cyco
Munsing Union
Jefferson County
H. D. Bridges
Sloan & Hochuly
Downes
Pauline
C. Chasey
Hedrick
Walter Harris
Frank Wells
Washington
Carl Bishop
Glasgow
J. M. Gregg
Cora B. Ellison
Pleasant Plain
Charles Seppo
Libertyville
F. E. Dickey
South Dakota
William Faulkner
Denver
Col
Harriet Lee
Mt Carroll
W. E. Parsons L D. Harper
Masonic Lodge
John Stever
John Haly
Dorothy .Lowther-Brown
Donoho
Kecusauqua
McGrew
Ed Bell
Cameron
S. S. Crane
South Third Street
W. S. Gardner
Raymond Lynn
T. S. Ward
H. C Hoagland
Hazel Woodside
Mrs. J. P. Starr
Edwin Tuller
Express
Mary E. Dunsworth
Ellensburg
Wash
Tuller
Tribune
Wolf River
Edward Roth
South Main Street
Evergreen Lodge
No. 35
D. of H
Clarence Turner
Risk Flat
Edward Jaques
Anthony Jaques
Isabelle Brown
Palmer
S. D
Congregational
Palmer Standard
Jaques
the Tribune
Green- Allender
Frank H. Wells & Co
Santa
Papa
Confectioners
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