Passenger Trains
Train service details briefed with timetable outline. Mentions Fairfield area and June 26, 1879 edition style.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1879
Page
3
Sap Death Takes Ella Dickson Near Batavia Road
Ella Dickson, a young woman nearing adulthood, died after ten months of consumption on the Batavia road six miles west of town. She bore illness with patience, spoke of joining departed loved ones in Heaven, and died peacefully. Funeral services were held at her parents’ home led by Rev. Swanson of Batavia with many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Dickson
Batavia Road
Ella
Murmer
Mr. Swanson
Batavia
Community Notes on Local Residents and Visits
Tuesday reflections feature Dr. Monfort returning home and many residents listed as visiting friends in Chicago Des Moines Centreville Ottawa and Ottumwa. Several locals plan travels east and in Illinois while Sheriff Johnson earns renomination after a strong reelection showing in a GOP county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Monfort
J. T. Sheward
Chicago
Jno
Lowa City
Ramsay
Hiarry Granger
Burlington Furniture
Sally Anderson
Keokuk
Dr. Snook
J. H. Hodgins
99 Cent
Illinois
Meredith
Fannie Beck
Kitty Wilson
Ella
Mary Lamson
Ottumwa
T. E. Johnson
Mr. Waters
Washington
Tne
Johnson
Penice to celebrate harvest and local events
Rye and fall wheat harvesting has started in the county. Warm weather triggered early adjournment of the Blue Ribbon meeting. The Fairfield martial band plans music for Independence Day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penice
Tax City
Opera House
Wells’ Hall
Joaquin Miller
Washington County
Johnson
Mt. Pleasant
Congregational Church
M. E. Dwight
Qnarga, Lll
Dwight
Margaret Bloss
Cedar Township
Homer Cope
Cope
Rowntree
Recutar Communication Invites Companions in 1879
On Wednesday evening July 1 1879 the Recutar Communication of McCord Chapter No 5 invites visiting companions in good standing to attend. E Freeman secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCord
E. Freeman
Sec’y
Clinton Lodge
No. 15
A. F
A.M
Fever Remedy Sold by W. H. Jones & Bros in Toledo
Advertises Febrina as the best fever and ague remedy sold to the public. Mentions M. Lyon & Co. of Toledo, Ohio as origin and W. H. Jones & Bros. as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Lyon & Co
Toledo
W. H. Jones & Bros
Parsons College Ends Year with Growth Prospects in Iowa
The Parsons College board reports a prosperous year with 102 students, 27 p endowment funds totaling 27 605.71, and projected tuition and endowment gains for the next year. New appointments include Rev. J Rogers Wilson as Greek professor and L T Boyd to Latin chair, with faculty reorganizations to support continued development and a 30 000 endowment drive planned after national finances stabilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Parsons
J. Rodgers Wilson
Wilson
Washington and Jefferson College
L. T. Boyd
Albert McCalla
H.G. Behoteguy
R. W. Bickford
James Young
Law
Synod of
Lowa South
Iowa
Revival Meetings Draw Wide Attention to Young Evangelist
Damon Ann Pytutas reports revival services led by Rev. Thomas Harrison at the M E church. Born 1854 in Boston, Harrison rose to prominence after 1876 Baltimore sessions that drew about 900 conversions. His dramatic preaching and keen study of souls fuel his energized, mystic faith and restless leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Harrison
M. E
The
Washington Post
Thomas Ctarrison
Boston
Baltimore
General Conference
Moor Court Moot Court Opens With Dismissal In Replevin Case
The June term of the moot court in the Sixth Judicial District began with Judge Knight presiding. Jno Doe vs Richard Roe proceeded to 10 pm but the defendant’s motion to strike the petition was granted and the case dismissed at plaintiff’s costs not less than 60 dollars.
Burglaries Ring Alarm in City on Fourth
Two burglaries marked the day as residents prepared for Fourth of July festivities. Mrs. Maggie Jordan lost a diamond ring and a gold watch and chain valued around 250 dollars, while W. E. Murphy’s farm on Hodges’ place reported several stolen items. Four youths were arrested after the alarm and a note referencing Leggett McKenny and Harry Arnold surfaced, with all four bound over for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brnotars
Maggie Jordan
W. E. Murphy
John Hodges
Squire Crawford
J. H. Lane
John Collins
John Vedder
Willie Dunn
Murphy
Lane
Mr. Crawford
W. B. Culbertson
Harry Arnold
Southwestern
Arnold
West
P.S
Rail trestle failure delays trains and floods hit Missouri
A heavy rainstorm disrupted rail lines Tuesday night causing a C B Q trestle near Rome to fail as an eastbound express crossed. Crews cleared wreckage with no injuries, and trains slowly resumed service. Severe washouts in Missouri slowed Southwestern routes while Princeton streets flooded and wagons were floated away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Ashtabula
Missouri
Princeton
Sunday School Convention Program at County Line
The program outlines a two day Sunday School convention at County Line starting Saturday evening with a discussion led by J. Spielman on whether results meet expectations. Sunday sessions include devotional exercises, organizational work, talks by T. Y. Lynch Jacob Funk Rev Stonaker Miss Dr Allen and Hon. Wm. Hopkirk, a basket dinner, and a question box with strict speaking limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Line
J. Spielman
T. Y. Lynch
Jacob Funk
Stonaker
Dr. Allen
Wm. Hopkirk
Rev. Swanston
Oxvek
Commitreec
Fairfield News Highlights: fires, weather, and local progress
Regular communications mention Castle Rock Flouring Mills fire near Jefferson City, with insured losses. Fairfield residents urged to support a Fourth of July Blue Ribbon dinner to aid a local institution. Predictions warn of hot July with multiple storm periods. Plans for narrow gauge expansion to Birmingham cited, plus thriving demand for Dr. Blair’s Catarrh Remedy with broad orders across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Review
Castle Rock
Osage
Jefferson City
John M. Woods
Phoenix
Hartford
New York
Woods
P. N. Woods
Couch
Blair
Boston
San Francisco
Wisconsin
Alabama
Arkansas
Fairfield
Bull's Baby Syrup Offers Quick Relief for Children
Advertises Dr Bull s Baby Syrup as a cure for common pains in children with a single dose. Claims quick relief and notes price of 25 cents per bottle.
Precasant Grove Shifts Under Wet Weather and Theft Spree
Heavy rains favor a corn crop and fall wheat improves while residents in Bucawan report a spate of break ins. Last Friday thieves entered John lloops residence and carried valuables. Monday four men pried open W E Murphy’s back door as Mrs Young spoke nearby, prompting calls for armed shotgun laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lloops
W. E. Murphy
Salina News: Local Schools and Postmaster Resignations
Salina notes L Machesney's school at Salina closes Friday and Geo H Frasher resigns as postmaster. Sunday school holds each Sabbath at Pleasant Grove. Swedish school operates at Pleasant Grove summer term. Union four miles east hosts Chalberton's successful school and a Sunday session at one o'clock. Salina Sunday schools report good attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Machesney
Salina
Geo. H. Frasher
Pleasant Grove
Union
Chalberton
Two Deaths and Town Developments in Locust Grove
The town records two deaths, D. A. McIntyre aged 76 who died preparing breakfast and infant son of A J Burnaugh aged six months from cholera infantum. Mrs Burnaugh is very sick but thought improving. The C B&Q railroad begins depot replacement, promising a finer building. Collins and Burnaugh ship more stock this summer than ever, aiding local farmers and buyers. Christians known as Campbellites held a church meeting in the Baptist church last Sab-
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D. P. Stupas
Keithsburg
Ill
Boyd
Libertyville
Red Oak
Muscatine
W. A. Daggett
R. Stevenson
R. Lamson
J. Gibson
O. Smith
J. Bailey
F. Simpson
C. Heaton
C. Spencer
T. Caton
M. E
The
Legion of Honor
Chas. Wilson
Dr. Cox
Washington
Geo. A. Wells
H. N. West
M.S. Crawford
P. H. Howlett
J. Ricksher
W. B. Culbertson
Muscatine Tribune
Pinkerton
Fairfield
Charles Marcus
T. E. Goodrich
Chicago
Post Office
Mary Joseph
Mary Catherine
Minnesota
Arkansas
D. A. McIntyre
Locust Grove Township
A. J. Burnaugh
Collins
Burnaugh
Dr King’s New Discovery Promoted as Universal Cure
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and a wide range of throat chest and lung ailments claiming it cures where others fail. It offers a free trial bottle and a regular size for $1 with C S Clarke & Son as the seller.
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C. S. Clarke & Son
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General Pass
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Co. W. Smith
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