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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1894
Page
2
A local shop announces a week long sale on its entire Gent's Gloves and Mittens line at actual cost. The assortment includes Rossi Mocha Kid gloves, Dog Skin black, California Buck Saranac Buck Oil Tan Buck Caribe Goat Hog Skin Calf Sheep Cloth silk lined Cashmere and Jersey models in all sizes and colors.
A local sale advertises large quantities of cotton and wool hose to be sold regardless of cost. The notice highlights ample stock and aims to attract bargain hunters seeking durable hosiery.
Calvin Ainsworth Russell, age twelve, died January 26 near Glasgow after a sudden illness while skating on a neighbor pond. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Carl Russell and left five sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held January 27 at the home conducted by Rev Lee.
Judge M. B. Koon of Minneapolis writes praising White Wine of Tar Syrup for lung ailments after a severe cold. He says one bottle strengthened his lungs after years of weakness and recommends it to others with throat or lung diseases. Sold by Bradshaw and Thoma.
Terms of subscription listed by publisher C. M. McElroy include one year in advance six months and three months options for readers of The Fairfield Tribune.
A county sale notice advertises first class farms on easy terms. An article warns about hair neglect and promotes Hall's Hair Renewer as a remedy. Brown's Novelty Store adds rope and wool twine to stock. A post office restaurant offers home made bread.
Various city events and updates include Mrs. Howlett's six o'clock tea last Friday, Baptist church nightly meetings, and Shawhan the evangelist to lecture Friday at the Methodist church on Masters of Destiny. Oak Leaf club held a masquerade calico ball, a red headed drunk was jailed, Ada Lambertson hosted a whist party, and Scott Washburn was found sick in Seymour after being declared missing. Esther Carter died of inflammatory rheumatism, funeral at Free Methodist church. Mrs. Ricksher hosted a five o'clock tea for about eighty five guests. The second quarterly Methodist meeting is set for next weekend with Rev. L. J. Myers in charge. Harry Medes plans to enter Kansas City fire insurance with Kinney Medes Rankin. Mrs. Lou Gaines hosted a six o'clock dinner for several couples. Jessie Mae Hall's company performs The Telegram at the opera house February 1. W. S. Shoemaker appointed postmaster at Batavia succeeding Maggie Greenland. John Davies sold 150 acres in Blackhawk to C. E. McPherson for 5500 and moves February 22 sale. Parson’s College treasurer received 25000 from Dr. Skinner’s estate. The Tribune discusses Marshal Sutton after previous criticism and praises change to morning trampling policy. Prof. Mahaffee to lecture on sound at the library February 8 with stereopticon, admission 25 cents. Franklin school to resume Friday after boiler leaks closed the building.
The Post Office Restaurant offers ice cream and choice confectionery with warm meals served at all hours.
An odd classified style notice urges buyers to consult Jan Locke before purchasing a top buggy. The fragment hints at local bargaining or sales guidance and mentions a specific person as a contact. No dates or places are given.
After a brief illness, Hila Floy McPherson died at home of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. McPherson on Wednesday. Funeral services were held at the residence four miles northwest of town, conducted by Rev. E. L. Shreiner. Interment followed at Brooks Cemetery near Brookville.
Mr and Mrs C E Stubbs hosted a Monday evening card party for forty friends honoring Mae Campbell of Newton Iowa. A progressive high five game was played across ten tables with Mrs T R Howlett winning and receiving a cut glass perfume bottle while H L Ware earned the booby prize a red wagon. Refreshments were served and guests enjoyed a pleasant evening.
Mr and Mrs Alex Easton and Mr and Mrs George Dahlman entertained friends last evening at the Easton home. Over ninety invitations were issued with eighty eight replying. A six o clock arrival followed by dinner and a progressive high five game in the now open double parlors and reception rooms.
Mrs. Bertha Dunlap of Salina wife of Elmer Dunlap died Tuesday January 23 at ten P M from a complication of diseases She was born May 23 1870 and was 23 when she passed away She leaves a husband and one child The funeral was held at the Methodist church in Salina Thursday at eleven with Rev S N Horton and Rev Jeffrey officiating and she was buried at Collins Park cemetery
Miss Minnie Bird Jenks gave an excellent Library Hall entertainment last Thursday evening. The crowd praised her elocution and stage presence, noting her grace and tasteful dress. The program featured varied selections, with tears at The First Settler's Story and hearty laughter at Thom's Letter.
Albert Gardner advertises cash coal delivery at nine cents per bushel with orders at the yard or Howell and Russell's grocery. Also promotes Hunt's summer shoe clearing sale on the north side.
The near Lent season prompts society to end the winter with lively small entertainments. The standout event was the ladies return dance to the gentlemen at Columbia hall with Fritz's Orchestra from OsKaloosa. Mrs. W. E. Harris organized the party, drawing many costumes and notable attendees from Ottumwa to Keosauqua and Colorado. One hundred packages of Davis' Cake and Pastry Flour go on sale at Opera House Market, while Brown & Dyer offer high cash prices for stock.
Extends a brief note about extreme high or low insteps and large ankles being fit for light and everyday goods at Hunt's on North Side, indicating a ready-to-wear or footwear suggestion for daily use. Local store offering practical fits.
Theo Hochuly advertises a property in Choice City available for sale or rent. Contact details not provided in the snippet.
Lucy Crane mother of Sheriff Crane died at home in Round Prairie on Saturday January 27 born January 3 1809 in Hartford Connecticut married to George Sherman Crane in 1833. She moved from Connecticut to Ohio in 1839 and to Mt Pleasant Iowa in 1856 where she lived on a family farm until death. She had nine children eight living including Geo M Crane of Oneida Kansas and Sheriff Crane. Funeral held at Glasgow M E Church conducted by Rev Jeffrey. Catarrh Cure ad appears with testimonial prose.
The Elzevir Society of Parsons College held its eleventh birthday celebration at Elzevir hall last Friday at three o clock in the afternoon. The program included piano duets poems vocal solos and a luncheon. Guests enjoyed the afternoon and Brown's Novelty Store advertises new items.
The next Home Seekers Excursion via the Missouri Kansas & Texas Bay will depart Hannibal St Louis and Kansas City on February 13th for Texas travel at half rates with return limited to thirty days from sale. Additional trips are set for March 13 April 10 and May 8. For details contact the nearest ticket agent or James Barker G P and T Agt St Louis Mo.
Theodore Crow directs readers to leave orders for coal and wood at Brown's Novelty Store.
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