Items in Brief from the Smoke Era
The column notes Hazel Dahlman’s fourth birthday party and J. M. Whithem’s recovery from severe illness. It records lightning killing three J. N. Smith steers near Libertyville, heat illness for Lewis Napy, and the Jefferson County Normal Institute starting soon with piano hymn book guidance. It reports coal contract to Geo Bates, a July 20 marriage of Charles W Jordan to Genevieve Gossick, and a parish building approval of 3800 dollars. It mentions ongoing Indian reminiscences by J A McKenney, a contested parsonage site, and rising sneak thefts. It covers arrests for liquor sales, right of way damages for railroad construction, and various small court actions with sums awarded or contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Risk & Hufstedler
Hazel Dahlman
J. M. Whitham
J. N. Smith
Libertyville
Lewis Napy
Cedar Township
Jefferson County
Miss Heald
Geo. Bates
A. W. Brown
Chas. W.jordan
Genevieve Gossick
G. W. Mapes
Jordan
Albert Jordan
W. N. Gogsick
Hiram Heaton
THE
Tribune
J. A. McKenney
Blackhawk
Keokuk
First South Street
Geo. W. Gale
W. M. Hufstedler
Martha Chandler
I. N. Stearns
Batavia
Squire Noble
W. N. Chidester
A. P. Langdon
John Cochran
David Hughell
Elijah Billingsley
H. B. Mitchell
Chicago
Ft. Madison
Des Moines
Liberty
Ed. Glotfelty
Mrs. Zerbe
Jacob Riniker
Reuben Ellmaker
E. Stewart
Louis Hisel
A. Riniker
Marion Hughell
James Welday
Walday
Death of Henry Teeter at Home
Henry Teeter died at his home this morning from blood poisoning after a leg cut with a sickle. He was 78, born March 1836 in Fulton county Pennsylvania and moved to this county about 1857. He leaves a wife and two married children. The funeral is set for Thursday at 10 30 A M. He was a carpenter by trade and ran a long time in moving buildings. He was well liked for his kindness and good nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Teeter
Teeter
Fulton County
Penn
Post Office Restaurant Serves WarM Meals All Day
The post office restaurant offers lunch and fresh oysters served at all hours, signaling roundtheclock dining for staff.
Free Jefferson County Fair Tickets Sent to Children
Three weeks ago the county fair secretary issued a free ticket to every child in Jefferson County. Teachers distributed the tickets through classrooms and school districts, though a few did not yet deliver them. The fair urges immediate distribution to all pupils who have not received tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
George White Sells Baled Hay Straw and Covers North of Savings Bank
Local notices report George White offering baled hay straw and hay covers for sale at a site north of the Savings Bank. Public interest couriers note private sellers and farm goods availability in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greo
WHITE
Savings Bank
Resolutions of Respect for N S Du Bois
The Farmers Insurance Union of Jefferson County adopts resolutions in memory of N S Du Bois late treasurer. The executive committee expresses mourning for his loss and pledges assistance to his bereaved family. A copy is to be placed on records and sent to the family and city papers for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Insurance Union of
Jefferson County
J. L. Knight
E. R. Norvell
W. 3B. Frame
N.S. du Bois
Barnes Summers' dramatic company to perform at opera house
Barnes & Summers' dramatic company appears for the first time in this city tomorrow night at the opera house, remaining a week with 10 20 and 30 cent admission. Hannibal Gazette praises their Hearts of Gold and predicts crowded houses all week. Jefferson County Peoples Convention to meet August 6 in Fairfield to choose delegates for state and congressional conventions. T. J. Boltz of Ottumwa to attend and speak. Ep R. Norvell, County Committee chair. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills advertised with health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Barnes & Summers’ Dramatic Company
Hannibal Gazette
Hannibal Opera House
Barnes & Summers’ Company
Hearts of Gold
Jefferson County
People’s Party of
Court House
Fairfield
Sharp
Des Moines
T. J. Boltz
Ottumwa
Ep. R. Norvell
Saddles Offered By W. W. Lewis On East Side
One minute cure for cough advertised as CuBER. The ad highlights the largest line of ladies and men's saddles in the city available from W. W. Lewis on the East Side with a call to compare prices first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuber
W. W. Lewis
East Side
Minister Endorses White Wine of Tar Syrup in Circleville
Rev. L. S. Coulton of Circleville Kansas vouches for Dr Warner Your White Wine of Tar Syrup as a speedy cure for throat and lung diseases. The product is sold by R H Hufford and is claimed to be more effective than advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
L. S. Coulton
Circleville
Warner
R. H. Hufford
SuHiLon Cough and Consumption Cure Sold on Guarantee
Bradshaw and Thoma offer SuHiLon Cough and Consumption Cure with a guarantee. The product claims to cure consumption and is marketed to customers seeking a remedy for cough and chest ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradshaw & Thoma
Death of Charles Dixon in Barn Accident
Charles Dixon son of Theodore Dixon formerly of Blackhawk township died after being kicked in the stomach by a horse in a barn. He lay unconscious for hours before bleeding worsened and died Monday morning. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon with Rev. E. L. Schreiner officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dixon
Charlie Dixon
Theodore Dixon
Blackhawk Township
E. L. Schreiner
Hottest Week of Season Signals Mixed Crop Outlook
The state weather and crop bulletin notes the week ending July 26 as the hottest of the season with a mean temperature near 80 degrees, 6 above normal, following prior readings 2 to 9 below normal. Corn shows rapid growth though yields vary by region, with eastern districts likely to produce only half average. Haying hindered by frequent showers, oats harvested next week amid uneven conditions and rust damage, while barley cutting has begun and should yield fairly if weather holds.
Advertisements and travel notices from 1892 and remedies ad
The page promotes Dr King’s New Discovery and other remedies with a refund guarantee. It lists Fox River excursion dates by Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway with destinations across Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico and more, plus Texas travel options and tourists’ tickets. It includes a testimonial about Krause's Headache Capsules and local sales by a Fairfield agent and Lang’s Restaurant in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
New Mexico
Southern Pacific Railway
Atlantic & Pacific Railway
Ogden
Garrison
Black Hills
South Dakota
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Missouri
Missour
Pacific Railways
Fairfield
Texas
Pond Creek
Ponca
United States
Canada
Fall Goods Blowout Sale Opens With Deep Discounts
A Clearwater department store advertises a sweeping fall sale ending September 1, 1892. It touts low prices on ladies wear, linens, ginghams, lawns, dark prints, corsets, rugs, and more, with per yard and per pair bargains and a closing-out emphasis to clear room for new stock.
Special Notice to Normal Ladies Bargains on Silk Handkerchiefs
A local ad promotes special discounts for Normal Ladies with an elegant line of fine embroidered silk handkerchiefs at 15 cents. Japanese folding fans in colors and black are offered, with special prices on silks including a 22 inch black silk at 89 cents and faille silks in latest shades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faille
Invitation to Normal Students for Free Copying and Letters
We extend a cordial invitation to Normal students to call on us even if they do not wish to purchase. In the rear of our room we furnish materials for those desiring to copy make notes or write letters all free of charge.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Rock Island & Pacific
Wees
Eldon
Davenport
Muscatine
Washington
Columbus Junction
Kansas City
St. Joseph and
Leavenworth
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Hood
Hood’s
U.S
Dr. King
Bucklin
Geo. D. Clarke
L. R. van Patten
Agt
Lang’s Restaurant
Omaha, Neb
Krause
Albert Heller
Farnam Street
Chas. N. Hauer
Frederick, Md
Hauer
C. J. Hoop & Co
Lowell
Mass
Kina Huntedler
Latc
S.c
JAS. Locke & CO
Northeast Corner Square
East Stipe Square
Fairfield, Iowa
Aving
Bert. F. Barr
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