My Sometine F Priend Poem and High School Exercises
A sentimental poem about lost friendship by Lily A Brown contrasts memories of a beloved friend with time’s changes. The report then covers a large high school graduation event with a packed opera house audience and multiple speakers including Eva Knowles Lizzie Heaton Kate Colby Maggie Young Frank White and Grace Jones plus a choir performance and Indian club recital detailing speeches on youth roles and the trolley’s metaphor for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
H. L. Marsh
J. B. Myers
Eva Knowles
Lizzie Heaton
Kate Colby
Maggie Young
Miss Young
R. J. Wilson
Frank White
White
Miss Livingood
Grace Jones
Grace
Nine Orations Highlight Fairfield School Exercises
Fairfield audience heard nine speakers with Miss Grace Harper and Miss Carrie Schertz delivering notable orations on "Night Brings Out the Stars" and "Wrong Side Up." Frank Hopkirk spoke on Jason and the Golden Fleece, stressing golden fleeces to be captured, while Mrs. R. J. Wilson introduced the program with a song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Harper
Derby
Salina couple marks fortieth anniversary with family tribute
In Salina on June 3 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs G N Park attracted family and friends. A breakfast march from the post office led to a home dinner prepared by the children. Rev Ethell spoke and gifts were exchanged amid warm wishes for many more years. Present were Rev Ethell and wife Wm Dunlap and wife L C Edwards and wife Oran Fry and wife J H Allender and wife Elmer Dunlap and wife J D Bates and wife Asa Chilcott Belle Balliat E A Parsons Mrs Easton Mrs Whistler Mrs Croskey Mrs Cunningham and Miss Ora Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
G. N. Park
Ethell
Rev
Wm. Dunlap
L. C. Edwards
Oran Fry
J. H. Allender
Elmer Dunlap
J. D. Bates
Asa Chilcott
Belle Balliat
E. A. Parsons
Easton
Whistler
Croskey
Cunningham
Ora Park
George Teeter
Gustafson
Miss Barnes
Harve Nelson
Fairfield
Harve
Frank Schutz
Henry Monson
Will Parrett
J. Davis
Beckwith
Clara Schutz
Mary Spencer
Brighton
Iona Edwards
Verlee
Bertha Edwards
Watsons Ville
Ollie
Libertyville Ladies Plan Lawn Social Series for Park Fund
In Libertyville an association of ladies organizes lawn socials to raise money for a public park improvement. The first event is Friday evening, June 10, at J. W. Fry’s residence, with program direction by Mrs. Frank Winn, Mrs. D. W. Garber, and Mrs. J. W. Fry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libertyville
J. W. Fry
Frank Winn
D. W. Garber
Warm weather brings a chance to treat chronic catarrh
The piece urges use of Peruna for chronic catarrh as summer arrives. It notes cold spring delays cures and advises dosing before meals with escalation to two tablespoons per dose in a month. It mentions sending case reports to Dr Hartman in Columbus and obtaining a 32 page pamphlet The Family Physician No 2 free by mail. Elm Grove notes farming activity and local social mentions including Rev. Huff later. the farmers plan corn planting and local social notes conclude with an ad for Dullam's Great German Worm Lozenges.
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Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Elm Grove
Will Laughery
Packwood
J. W. Sinclair
S. Polk DuBois and Family
Fairfield
J. J. Birt
S. Milt Horn
Frank
Wilbur Dole
Harry Mitchell
Robert Huff
Virginia
Alliance Literary
Excursion Rates for National Conventions and Gatherings
Travel discounts announced for events including the supreme lodge A O U W in Helena and the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Tickets go on sale June 8 to 12 for 30 day return, with specifics for routes to Omaha and Cincinnati. Details coordinated through local agents in Fairfield and Denver events.
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Supreme Lodge
Helena
Montana
Chicago
Knights Templar
Denver
Colorado
Biennie
KK. of P
Kansas City
L. R. van Patten
Fairfield
Supreme Lodge A. O. U. W
P. E. Heflin
Omaha
Cincinnatti
The
Baptists Young People’s Union
Detroit
Local News From Batavia Abingdon and Nearby
Death of ten year old Kate Riggs from lingering fever near Abingdon. Her brother Charlie ill with same illness. Widow Prudence Walker breaks leg in fall. Dr Porter provides care. Kansas City railroad gang arrives, prepares road near Joseph Lawson farm. Porter's child ill. cattle moved to Chicago. M E Sunday school plans exercises. School board selects teachers. A Mahon reinstated principal. Eva Lewis visiting.
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Batavia
Kate Riggs
Abingdon
Charlie
Prudence Walker
Porter
Kansas City
Joseph Lawson
Dr. Porter
Hedrick
H. C. Porter
Jack Curry
A. Fontz
J. B. Helman
Chicago
R. D. Catchall
M. E
A. Mahon
Miss Peebler
Annie Shepard
Bladensburg
Eva Lewis
Fairfield
8. C. Walker
Mystic Cure Promises Fast Rheumatism Relief
A patent style notice touts Mystic Cure as a radical cure for rheumatism and neuralgia within 1 to 8 days. It claims to remove the cause and make the disease disappear after the first dose. Sold for 75 cents by D. G. Higley, Druggist, Fairfield Iowa.
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D. G. Higley
Fairfield
Iowa
Uncalled Fairfield Post Office Letters Advertised
List of letters remaining uncalled for in the Fairfield post office advertised by S. J. Chester P. M. dated June 7 1892. Names include D. M. Blanding Peter Louvellee John I Turner Mrs Lillie Carson T. C. Walker and Miss Marie Early Risers advertised for via notice. Also includes promotion for Early Risers pills Ripans Tabules and Dullam's Great German Liver Pills from Clarke's pharmacy.
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Fairfield
S. J. Chester
P. M
Blanding
D. M. Louvellee
Peter Conger
John I. Turner
Dullam
Clarke
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Lily A. Brown
Perlee
Frank Demarsh
Mr. Dey
Franklin Street
Oscar Westenhauer
Wisconsin
Iowa Edwards
Allie Beale
Slenry
Galesburg
Whil Henry
Ilubert Westenhaver
Nicholson
L. D. Smith
Burnett
Hubert Hoskinson
Jane Kyle
Dey
William Knerr
Lang’s
Geo. D. Clarke
Rock Island Railroad
S. E. Mower
Hair Store
4Th North
6Th West
Jones Hotel
Coodban & Fulton
South Side
Fifth North
Third West
Fred Stead
H. Mnerich
General Merchandise
Glasgow
Lockridge
Frank Unkrich
Jobo Howlett
Mrs. M. Allmayer
West Side Square
Lemon Bro
Cuarior
Racine
Rajah
Corliss Sisters
Ring Circus
And&p
JAS. Locke & CO
H. W. Weikert, the Hustler
Southwest Corner Public Square
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