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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1910
Page
7
A Springfield Mass coverage argues that religious motive once bolstered large families but as that motive fades economic forces push for fewer children. It warns turning children into mere assets would be ruinous to civilization and cites rising costs of upbringing.
Murray W Ayers of Transit Bridge New York writes his life was nearly lost to liver trouble and wasting away. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health and weight and restoring strength. Sold for 50c at F S Shriner's. Jan.
A promotional notice claims a nationwide opportunity to obtain a year's college by earning $250 cash with no investment or interference with other work. It directs interested individuals to write M. H. Pemberton in Columbia Missouri for particulars, promising a simple plan and no money required.
Kodol for dyspepsia indigestion and sour stomach offers prompt relief. It digests all food using the same digestive juices as a healthy stomach and is guaranteed to help. Sold here by Frank S Shriner drug store.
In Dubuque Iowa Sister Mary Carmelita of the Charity Order recovers from a severe burn after three years bedridden. Fifteen volunteers donated skin and underwent grafting in three operations allowing her to take her first steps in three years. The case is hailed as extraordinary in skin graft history.
An important discovery in the glass industry by Mr. Litte introduces a grindstone made from half Portland cement and half silica sand. The stone has no soft or hard spots and grinds glass without scratching. It costs about ten percent of a common grindstone.
Wide list of residents and guests arriving and visiting Fairfield. Names include George Messer Pleasant Plain J D Bates Salina Byron Neibert Des Moines Jessie Wray Ottumwa E Heaton Shannon City Rev Ternberg Lockridge W F Hinshaw Packwood Daniel Hutton Batavia Nellie Wilson Washington Martha Emry Brighton Mary McClain Crete Neb Misses Fern Grace Young Stuart Mrs Boyd Parsons Galesburg Ill Charles Spencer Fort Dodge Lehigh Olive Fort Dodge Robert Wilson Grand Junction Colo Bertha McWilliam Novelty Missouri Mrs M D Rodabaugh Missouri Charles Murdock Denver Muscatine Snider Clarks Ned Elmer Bateman Washington Springs South Dakota wedding details at Welch home.
Disease knowledge notes that leprosy remains exclusive to humans with no transmission to animals. It explains the human origin and the biological barrier preventing cross species infection.
The members of Evergreen lodge No 35, D of H, celebrated the lodge's 12th anniversary Friday. After installation of newly elected officers, a chicken feast and various delicacies followed, with many members attending and the evening filled with music and social merriment.
Miss Willetta Jamison former Louden Machinery stenographer wed Oscar Schwiering of Peoria Indiana. The couple, now living in Mediapolis, left for Chicago and will reside in Berea Kentucky after the ceremony.
On January 7 1875 at the bride's parents home the marriage of Miss Mary Hulse and Mr Samuel Billingsley was performed by Rev J H Miller About seventy friends and neighbors gathered to commend the event Supper oysters and fruit were served Music and social conversation followed Gifts included a fine set of rockers Guests departed late in the evening expressing joy and wish for many future anniversaries
An elegant wedding united Luella Belle Welch and Harold L Brown on Wednesday evening Jan 5 at the home of Mrs L D Welch on West Burlington street The ceremony occurred before forty relatives and friends with Rev W W Montgomery of the First Presbyterian church officiating The venue was decorated with pinks violets and smilax and Mendelssohn’s wedding march accompanied the procession
Grand and petit jurors named from Fairfield Packwood Libertyville Batavia Pleasant Plain and surrounding areas include Jerry Dearduff Charles Edmunds J H Miller Adam Sinn Al Howell Frank Moyer J A Stewart W V Linder Nate Regester John W Shafer John Teeter Michael Damm William Bidinger Joseph Hisel A J Montgomery Co C Anders Joe Schillerstrom Ed Hartman John West Elmer Coffin J L McCleary U Emry Jamees Speer William Swain Wesley Gaumer Field Woolums O W Monson Chase Greeenfield G W Wright Henry Diers Frank Mitchell Herman Kreuger W H Ratcliff J H Fleagle E W Carter C R Carlson.
Auction announces a public sale on the Conlees Mill road southeast of Fairfield on Wednesday January 19 1910 starting at 10 am. The catalog lists 3 horses 24 cattle 6 hogs implements feed and stock including two sow pigs and 12 dozen Plymouth Rock chickens with terms a nine month credit on bankable notes over five dollars and cash for smaller amounts. Joseph Walmer I Wisecarver auctioneer Pattison clerk provide lunch on grounds.
Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina Missouri says Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets are more beneficial than any other remedy he used after trying many medicines for stomach trouble. For sale by J. W. Jericho & Co. jau.
A reflection from Hannah More arguing that youth itself is a decoration and that later life needs support, not premature embellishment. The quote critiques overdecorating early life and stresses preparing women for the challenges of adulthood.
Livery boarding and feed barn offering nice gentle drivers. Lady broke horses available. All calls receive prompt attention.
Mrs Mary E Carr died Friday morning Jan 5 at her North B Street home after months of illness. Survived by three sons and two daughters, her husband had passed away a few months earlier. Funeral Sunday at home conducted by Rev C L Tennant of the First Methodist Church with Grand Army of the Republic members present. Body laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery.
After a long period of illness William J Clarke died at his West Adams street home on Friday morning January 7. Funeral services were held at the English Lutheran church the next day led by Fairfield lodge No 620 I Co O F and Grand Army of the Republic members. The church was filled with mourners and flowers symbolized the esteem for him. Rev W Luther Bright delivered a comforting sermon with Psalms 50 15 as his text Call upon Me in the day of trouble I will deliver thee and thou shalt glorify me.
Mrs J C Thorne of this city mourns the death of her mother Mrs A E Pitkin who died at her home on South School street Fayetteville Ark. She was eighty and had been frail three years. Funeral services will be tomorrow afternoon at the family home with Rev J W Herring officiating.
William Foster Rice died at his home five and a half miles north of Fairfield Iowa on January 7 aged about 60. A native of Jumatee county Pennsylvania born February 15 1869 he moved with his family to Jefferson county Iowa as a child. He married Electa Williford near Mt Pleasant April 18 1900 and lived in Woolson Mt Pleasant Fairfield and Blackhawk township. He suffered illness for five years and was attended by clergy and family.
A funeral was held at McDowell chapel at 3 00 p m Sunday January 9 for an unnamed man who left a wife, aged parents, four brothers and two sisters, plus a five year old son. He joined the Methodist church at McDowell chapel and transferred to Fairfield. A large crowd attended.
Emeline Rider Black born November 5 1841 in Clay sville Pennsylvania died January 1910 in Wyoming after short illness. She married J M Black in 1875 and leaves husband son William R and four Rider brothers. Funeral held in Luther Wyoming with Rev Minnie Senick. burial in Luther Cemetery.
In a northern Scotland village a farm servant complains of endless labor. The parish minister replies that all must share in earthly toil as preparation for a better world, while the servant fears heaven will merely replace one endless job with new tasks like cleaning the sun and hanging the moon.
A rickshaw on the Nanking road was struck by a tram car this morning. The rickshaw rider was thrown from the vehicle and the rickshaw was damaged while a tram lamp was smashed. The Shanghai Mercury notes the incident. DeWitt's Kidney Pills are advertised for kidney bladder relief with antiseptic healing claims.
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