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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1898
Page
7
Special Prices on Lace Curtains This Week
Our stock of lace curtains is the largest we have shown and for this week we will offer special prices. The best values ever shown in the city.
Rope Portiers See Our Line For Doors
An advertisement offers rope portiers and line for both single and double doors. It highlights a good assortment and fine combinations for home use.
Best Summer Corset Offered for 33 Cents
An advertisement touts a double zone corset with long waist and strong stay for sizes 18 to 30 at a price of 33 cents. The copy emphasizes value and fit for summer wear and highlights affordability for broad size range.
Subscriptions Rates Listed by Fairfield Tribune
The Fairfield Tribune lists terms for subscription: one year prepaid and three months for a dollar, indicating pricing and payment options for readers.
Social notes from Ottumwa and surrounding towns
A long list of residents and visitors is reported with travel to Lake Okoboji Lake Minnetonka Omaha Chicago and Des Moines. Many friends relatives and neighbors announce visits home work trips and upcoming departures across Iowa Illinois Minnesota and Ohio including Ottumwa Mt. Pleasant Burlington Osceola and Center ville with several attending expositions and health trips.
Lost Pocket-book in Fairfield with Money
Pocket-book lost in Fairfield containing between 45 and 50 dollars and a note for 50 dollars. Liberal reward offered for return to the Tribune Office. Contact T. W. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Tribune
T. W. Wilson
Delinquent Taxes Listed by Township Through 1896
Treasurer Hopkirk publishes back taxes by township up to 1896 with amounts for Walnut, Blackhawk, Locust Grove, Des Moines, Fairfield, Lockridge, Round Prairie, Cedar, Fairfield townships and Buchanan, totaling varied sums. Lost item: an opal pin and four leaf clover charm. reward offered to Lillian Boatman for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkirk
Fairfield City
Lockridge Township
Round Prairie Township
Cedar Township
Fairfield Township
Buchanan Township
Lillian Boatman
Iowa Weather and Crops Report Reflects Ideal Harvest Season
Des Moines July weather brought bright warm days and cool nights with only light showers in western districts. Harvest weather was ideal and crops mature with fall wheat and rye nearly complete, barley in shock, oats cut in the south and ripening in central and northern areas. Rain needed for pastures and vegetables though corn yields not yet harmed. flax and hay excellent. overall very prolific season. H E Bucklen Co. offers Dr King’s New Life Pills. Sold by J D McDowell and D G Higley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Circus Day Crooks In Town After Big Parade
After a circus visit, deputies and police patrolled town. Ten suspects were arrested. nine released and one jailed ten days for concealed weapons. A burglary occurred during the parade at Israel June's residence near the cemetery with two silver watches, a gold chain, a revolver and a pie stolen. An insurance box was broken open but contents left. Two suspicious men were seen but not identified. Ohio excursion to G A R Encampment at Cincinnati planned. Letter from Co M Camp Cuba Lisb re Jacksonville Florida dated July 17 1898 describes wet weather and makeshift guardhouse, flood risk, and a wood house built by ten men at cost 1.37 each. Camp activities include YMCA tents and writing facilities. Col Bryan's regiment expected next week. war likely ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Jaques
E. R. Smith
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Elizabeth Jones
Harry Smith
Chicago
Hugh Stevenson
Jacksonville
Florida
Calvin Duncan
Louisa County Board of Supervisors
Geo. B. Waltz
Duncan
Ottumwa
J. E. Williamson
Lake Okoboji
Carrie
Lillie Titus
C. D. McPherson
Effie Green
Lineville
Iowa
F. J. Shearer
Ewing
Nebraska
J. R. Suess
Cedar Rapids
Geo. Romack
Polk Township
William Donner
Fritz Goehner
H. C. Raney
Keosauqua
Lola Bell
Rome
Capt. Bedford
J. H. Dauskin
Marengo
Illinois
Israel June
Co. M
Cuba
Lisbre
Tribune
Col. Jackson
Col. Lambert
Capt. Haynes
Charles Mullenix
Mullenix
Cummings
van Nostrand
Buchanan
Gaumer
McGrew
Workman
Ginkins
Kelly
Rider
Col. Bryan
Rock Island Settles with Jas DeSpain for Wreck Aid
Rock Island railroad pays James DeSpain fifty dollars for aiding after the crash near Libertyville in April and grants free Rock Island travel for life to him and his wife. DeSpain signaled one train to stop and warned others, saving lives before the wreck impacted the other train. The firm also notes public interest and praises his presence of mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Jas. DeSpain
Rock Island Railroad Company
Mather
James DeSpain
Libertyville
DeSpain
Death of Mrs N V Garrett in Lee County Iowa
Mrs N V Garrett died July 13 at her home near Denmark Iowa after a brief illness. Florence Ida Patterson born Belmont County Ohio Sept 18 1857 came to Jefferson County Iowa in 1865 married N W Garrett in 1880 and leaves a husband and five children. The notice honors Ida as cheerful and devoted, noting a life of Christian usefulness and the sorrow of her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. V. Garrett
Denmark
Lee County
Iowa
Florence Ida Patterson
John Patterson
Our City
Belmont County
Ohio
Jefferson County
N. W. Garrett
Ida
Wanted Writers for Home Work at Sioux City College
Employment ad seeking a limited number of persons to write at home. Twenty five cents paid per hundred words. Promptness and good work required. Applicants must send ten cents for details. Address The Sioux City Business College Sioux City Iowa. Subscribe for The Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Business College
Sioux City
Iowa
The Best Salve for Skin Eruptions and Sores
An 8 guaranteed satisfaction salve offered by J. D. McDowell. It promises cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money refund if not satisfied. Price is 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. McDowell
Marriages in Fairfield and Penn Townships 1898
A series of marriage notices list groom and bride pairs in Fairfield and Penn townships with dates from March to July 1898. Each entry names the couple and officiating minister, including Walter Edwards and Lillie Lathers in Fairfield and John Banach with Kataryna Kasmarck in Penn township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Faulkner
Fairfield Township
Walter Edwards
Lillie Lathers
J. P. Doud
Immaculate Conception Church
Penn Township
John Banach
Kataryna Kasmarck
Joseph Kominck
Samuels. Stewart
Fairfield
Charles C. Doty
May Logan
Stewart
Local Happenings From July Harvest and Visits
A harvest hand arrived at Walter Stewart's to help in time. Mrs. Parker remains very ill. Kos suth County resident Mrs. Oliver Schillerstrom visits relatives. Charles Sodergreen and Louis Davis get new wheels. Wm. R. Smith bought a new survey and Monroe Kyle a steam thresher. John Huff was a Sunday caller. Lizzie Harlan returns to Ottumwa after visiting W. Hartley. Hayes White from Kansas reports nephew Clark White ill with consumption. Parmelee of Des Moines visits Mrs. Heater. Balden Parsons nearly hurt when his team bolted with a mower. Agnes Hayes improves slowly from a severe illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Stewart
Parker
Oliver Schillerstrom
Kossuth County
Charles Sodergreen
Louis Davis
Wm. R. Smith
Monroe Kyle
John Huff
Lizzie Harlan
Ottumwa
W. Hartley
Hayes White
Kansas
Chicago
Clark White
Mr. Parmelee
Des Moines
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. E. Roth
McElhany
McElhany’s
Mason
King’s Grocery
Christian Science
Leggett House
THE
Fairfield Tribune
C. M. McElroy
C. C. Risk
Colfax Springs
Bonnie Manatrey
Henry Spielman
Sylvia Palmer
Elizabeth Hochuly
Mt. Pleasant
Eliza Banfield
Burlington
Nellie and
Effie Fry
St. Louis
Rachel Dare
Osceola
Daniel McDonald
Philip Polston
L. C. Phipps
Court House
F. W. Skinner
Journal
Washington
Dillon Turney
G. W. Dahlman
Jamestown
New York
G. D. McGaw
Hawkins Taylor
Lake Minnetonka
Omaha Exposition
McGaw
Carrie Schworm
Lutie Bacon
Sue Galligher
Anna Grace
Anna Pitcher
Anna Tappert
Anna Burkit
Cecil Spooner
Centerville
Smith
Claude McCashlan
Ed. Whitney
Walter
New London
John Ireland
Omaha
Emil Quick
Swedesburg
Henry County
C. A. Woelhaf
Carrie Brown
Western Supply Co
A. B. Scott & Son
F. S. Case
LeGrand
Charles Sliffe
Leah
Helen
Hiram
Thomas Bell
D. P. Stubbs
Galesburg
Clara King
Denver
Colorado
B.S
Elizabeth McElhinny
Los Angeles
California
Alice Cummings
Grace Labagh
Heber
Floy Cunningham
Leggett
C. D. Leggett
Richard
W. F. Vermillion
J. H. Sharon
K. J. McAulay
Parsons
Crawfordsville
Jennie Rhea Magill
Owatonna
John W. Day
Panora
W. H.C. Jaques
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Dr. King
D. G. Higley
Cincinnatii
Cincinnati
THOS
BELL
California Fig Syrup Co
Bucklien
Glendale
South Side
the Bargain Center
Copnep Grocery
Tures
A. Updegraff
L. C. Phillips
Southwest Corner Square
Stransky
Sively
Chas. H. Gage
West Side Square
B. C. Elms
Rhone
McCord
Sou Corner Square
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