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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1901
Page
2
Social items note Mass in Elden on Dec 31 1900 Teas and gatherings hosted by Mrs Jno Healy and Mrs R A Harkness Updates on Krause Cold Cure and Rocky Mountain tea ads Public notices include marriage licenses and the death of Orian Pfeffer Sumner Gage with a full memorial paragraph.
Obscure notices include death of Milton Daugherty from dropsy aged unknown and list of local names. Social events noted with Helen Wilson hosting friends and W. E. Thompson visiting Fairfield. Advertisements promote Lichty’s Cough Cure and Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, plus subscription offer with Geo. D. Clarke and The Com moner newspaper tie in.
A humorous New York Sun recounts Willie the mascot of the Lightfoot Lilies of Jones County who grows from 320 to 412 pounds. In a pivotal ninth inning he slides on his back preventing a plate touch as Bull Thompson and Hawkins urge him to slide. The Roarers win 17 to 16.
A county notice states Geo D Clarke has secured the agency for Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin. It proclaims it a great cure for constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble and guarantees it will perform as recommended. Clarke invites calls and promises top quality drugs.
A. S. Pry born May 12, 1847 in Jefferson County Iowa died Dec. 27, 1900. Married Ann Phillips Jan 15, 1867. Children Addy M. and Hattie F. One child predeceased him. Pry was a trusted community leader and church clerk since joining the Christian church around 1870. Funeral held Friday Dec. 28 at the residence conducted by Rev. J Lee with many friends and relatives in attendance.
A Topeka man lost an opal from his ring and had the jeweler replace it with a new stone. On returning home he found the old set and, placing it in his mouth for safekeeping, rushed back to insist the old stone be used. He gulped and admitted the new stone should be used. The tale ends with a funny mix-up and a bottle of Dr Caldwells Syrup Pepsin sold by Geo. D. Clarke.
A child named Harry loves pudding and schemes to eat pudding first by claiming meat and potatoes look too good to start with. His parents insist he eat substantial foods before dessert, prompting a humorous reversal in his dinner plan from the tale What to Eat.
This notice promotes a daily paper subscription for Des Moines Iowa readers. Postpaid delivery costs $1 yearly, 75 cents for six months, and 50 cents for three months. It promises condensed news, daily markets by telegraph, and family reading material.
In a Boston Transcript mock dialogue a burglar is suddenly confronted by a policeman who says he is not on duty tonight and has dropped in to see the cook, prompting a tense exchange about interference.
A reflection argues that honesty defines character and a good life proves virtue. It asserts that true reputation comes from virtuous living rather than craft or covenage. The piece emphasizes integrity as the main argument for a worthy life.
A typewritten note quoted Twain remarking that asking a doctor or builder or sculptor for their autograph is polite but requesting a specimen of their work would be rude and may be refused. The letter itself had no actual autograph.
A short editorial quips that aiding the poor should rely less on empty encouragement and more on tangible support like money, critiquing reliance on cheerful words over financial help. The note reflects local sentiment on charitable assistance and rhetoric.
A Chicago News aphorism urges kindness toward the living while honoring the dead, suggesting timely praise and respectful remembrance in daily discourse. The note emphasizes humane reflection and constructive remarks as civic courtesy.
Samuel Copeland born February 2 1826 near Cadiz Ohio died December 28 1900 at the home of his daughter Mrs J T Bryan near Wisner Nebraska of dropsy of the heart. He married Mary E Ralston in 1862 and leaves several children including Fry and Jno Copeland of Fairfield Iowa S A Copeland of Adrian Minnesota Mrs Walter Laughridge of Savannah Missouri Mrs Chas Chaffee and Mrs Lou Bradbury of Whitewater Colorado and Mrs J T Bryan of Wisner. He lived in Fairfield from 1881 to 1899 later moving to Whitewater Colorado before joining his daughter in Wisner. Funeral at Johns residence and interment Evergreen Cemetery.
The wife and children of the late Samuel Copeland express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during their bereavement.
The coontown 400 arrives Friday January 4 at the Opera House with twelve artists. It is billed as the best show on the road. Seats go fast with prices 25 85 and 50 cents.
The annual meeting of the Jefferson County Insurance Union will be held at the Courthouse on Saturday January 12 at 10 o'clock. President F P Ball to preside.
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