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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1894
Page
2
All stock of Gloaks and Wraps sold at 33 percent off one third less than regular prices. Blankets and Bed comforts 25 percent off. Flule Wool Underwear 20 percent off. Hoods and Fascinators 20 percent off. Remnant Counter promises savings with carpet remnants below cost and odd window shades. single lace curtains and window shades offered at low prices. Big bargains to buy good goods cheap now.
The piece lists social visits and events in Iowa from January with residents and visitors such as A. W. Anderson in Romeoville Illinois, Henry Hammons from Oklahoma, Mrs. J. T. Humphrey's medical procedure in Chicago, and gatherings at Isaac Fleming's and Wm. Elliott's. It notes Mrs. Anna Erling's death at the Litton home, aged 90 years.
An advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface remedy, noting its long use by top physicians and internal action. It also highlights Hood's Sarsaparilla New Year calendar with a lithographed image and affordable pricing, available via druggists or mail order.
Extreme high or low insteps and large ankles accommodated with new fit designs. Light and everyday goods available for casual wear and comfort.
The Fairfield Tribune lists subscription terms including one year in advance and six month options. The brief notice provides pricing details for various durations and indicates payment expectations.
Community events include a Friday evening gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Lou Thoma a farewell by John Shaffer from the State Agricultural Society. Crail and Taylor report 100 tons of ice with eight inch thickness. M E Christian Endeavor relief committee to present a program next Tuesday. obituaries note Mrs Orth of Wellston Ohio and Mrs Hart of Sheboygan Wisconsin. The Ellis Hose company receives 500 feet of hose. tea invitations announced for Thursday. a return dance planned for next Wednesday at Columbia Hall. Lectures by Robert Nourse at the library hall on Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Col Sobieski speaks at the Congregational church with multiple illustrated topics. A large colored man detained by night watchman Cox near Unkrichs grocery lock-up. Sk A Howard of Cedar Falls reports bank dividend payouts amid indictments against principal officers.
A large crowd attended the spelling school at No 1 on Wednesday evening. Various local residents and visitors are noted visiting friends and relatives across nearby towns and states. A infant died and news of other family travels and visits are recorded, with Brown & Dyer advising on cash prices for stock.
Not William the Third, Will Junkin hurried home after a telegram announcing a birth. Grandpa Will asks if it is a third Will. The reply mentions John Henry, but the newborn is a girl, not a boy.
Attendees reported a pleasant evening at the Brighton dance but a Richland gang arrived to cause trouble. They were beaten back by locals, leaving onlookers noting many black eyes and swollen heads as the confrontation ended.
Dr. Robert Nourse addressed a large Monday audience at the library hall. He depicted concealed crime's effect on a criminal mind and urged a world where his ideas are carried out to curb debt slavery.
Frank Wesley Coats died at home near Centerville Iowa in January 1804 at 2 months 26 days heart failure noted by a physician. Parents Mr and Mrs A G Coats awoke to the child's death at 3 30 AM. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 AM with W Phillips presiding and many friends in attendance.
Frank Paramore announces he has settled all claims and is back in business at the old Key West location. He contends The Tribune erred in reporting his stock was run down and that other liabilities existed, asserting no major debts remain and stock is unusually large.
Sunday afternoon January 7 the Wm Hutchinson home about four miles northeast of town burned from a defective flue and was totally destroyed. A two story frame house insured for 4800 with 90 damage to household goods. A new house is now being erected on the site.
The board of supervisors re elected John Williamson as overseer and praise his wife Mrs Williamson for their work at the poor farm. They are praised as the right couple in the right place with a record of success and trusted visits confirm their fitness. The piece also notes a football game where the South defeated the North 16 to 0 at the fair grounds with limited attendance due to weather and lists players and officials. It closes with notices endorsing Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup by Michigan ministers.
West Burlington Iowa telegram identifies Geo Tyler and James Row as wanted for a December bank robbery in Monford Wisconsin. They are arrested in Fairfield after a night in Pergues restaurant jail and later moved east with Grant County Wisconsin sheriff verification. Sheridan credited for the capture.
Corrected weekly by Theo W White grain dealer at the Jordan elevator lists latest quotes for grain seed hay and livestock. Corn 27 to 30 cents oats 23 rye 30 to 35 wheat 40 to 50 Timothy seed 125 to 140 per bushel clover seed 847 to 525 firm baled hay timothy 85 to 100 prairie 70 to 85 live stock hogs 460 to 490 fat steers 350 to 425 cows and heifers 150 to 250 fat sheep 150 to 250 butter 1214 cents per pound eggs 11 to 12 cents per dozen poultry dressed 7 live 5 turkeys live 7 dressed 10 per pound.
Mrs Mark Doughty remains ill and Lydia Lotridge visits Trenton. Mrs Clara Howlett visited sister Anna Sands. T H Cougan's six month old daughter died Sunday and funeral held at Parsonville with Rev Jeffreys and Julia McClain at organ. Union Cemetery awaiting resurrection monument. A baby girl welcomed to Victor Root and wife and a son to Robert King and wife. Pearl McCormick visits C W Whitham.
A brief notice advertises a combined item deal stating prices apply only when all articles in the set are purchased together. The promotion urges buyers to cut out the offer and bring it to redeem the discount.
Local classified notes advertise first class farms for sale in Fairfield Iowa on easy terms. Theo Hochuly promotes fine cattle. Brown and Dyer announce corn fed cattle from the Des Moines river valley. City Oil Wagon delivery passes daily. Lawson urges purchases. Jan Locke and W G Ross promote loans and buggies.
A pirate and Alexander the Great debate power and label. The pirate says he raids seas while Alexander conquers nations, both doing harm by different means. The emperor is moved by the pirate’s argument and releases him.
In the late canvass eighty five women were nominated and four were elected. Republicans nominated eight, Democrats eighty, Prohibitionists forty two, People's Party forty two, Political Equality party one. The list of women commissioners increases by one from last year. A riddle paragraph notes an English family puzzling over a door left open with the wife answering I give it up.
Judge M. B. Koon of Minneapolis writes against patent medicines but praises White Wine of Tar Syrup after a severe winter lung attack. He states one bottle strengthened his lungs in hours and urges fellow lawyers facing throat or lung issues to try it.
Public notices and ads urge leaving coal and wood orders at Brown's Novelty Store. Theodore Crow and Theo Hochuly promote a summer shoe clearing sale by Hunt. Post Office Restaurant offers ice cream and confections with warm meals at all hours and property for sale or rent on the north side.
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