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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1901
Page
7
Our patrons appreciate past Raster Sales and we extend time for all to shop. Kid G offers the best $1.00 glove, $1.25 for 1.12, $1.50 for 1.89, plus new shoe styles. With every pair, we include a pair of hose, aiming for quality hose proportional to shoe value.
A roundup of local and visiting residents with Otumwa ties includes Mr. Stark visiting Ottumwa while Pearl McElhany stayed home. C M McElroy returned to Chicago and Helen McElderry visited Ottumwa. Ziegler Bros visited Oskaloosa, Mrs. R D Du Bois stayed in Des Moines, and others traveled between Creston Des Moines Chicago and Fairfield for visits, business, or family obligations. The note also lists confirmations and upcoming church services with Rt Rev Theodore Morrison to visit April 2.
A testimonial from F J Green of Lan caster New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing his chronic indigestion and nervous debility after years of failure with other remedies. He says his wife also remains in excellent health, praising it as superior for female troubles and a tonic for rundown women. Sold for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Geo D Clarke.
Democrats nominate aldermen for wards one through four and name a slate for mayor, treasurer, city solicitor, and assessor. The Alston block convention drew strong attendance and enthusiasm for the full Democratic ticket, seen as fully capable to fill all offices if elected.
The North West tale features an old buffalo and a wild dog as unlikely companions. The narrative follows their travels to distant plains, with dramatic buffalo herd charges and a strong forest mood.
Help wanted advertisement seeking a good woman cook for Leggett House Fairfield Iowa. Inquire or write to J A Beck Fairfield Iowa at 52.
P J Harkins and his brother from Pleasant Plain tried to ride a freight at Eildon to Fairfield to finish urgent business. They jumped as the train slowed. the elder J P slipped under wheels and lost an arm, an amputation done at Fairfield House by Drs Clarke and Hague. The injured youth is recovering, with community sympathy and regard for their family.
Mary F Newman born September 9 1817 in Knox county Pennsylvania later moved to Illinois married Harry P Laughlin October 21 1837. The couple settled near Brookville Iowa and had ten children seven living. She died March 17 at her daughter’s home Fairfield after living with family near Brookville. Funeral at Mt Olivet church conducted by Dr Magill. Interment at Gantz cemetery.
Cedar Rapids Supply Co through agent N J Williams opens a Fairfield branch one half block east of Savings Bank. They sell Altman Co threshing machinery Parsons self feeders Enterprise saw mills and feed grinders corn huskers fodder shredders buzz saws belting brass goods and related items. This offers farmers access to at home rock bottom prices and local service.
For sale one of the choicest residence locations in the city a good nine room house with a large lot conveniently located in a fine part of the city and the price reasonable. 1152 P. H. FISHER & Co. Subscribe for Bryan's paper The Commoner at this office.
Notice to electors informs Fairfield residents of a March 25 1901 election to decide whether the city may purchase establish erect maintain lease and operate an electric light plant within or outside city limits. Resolutions adopted Feb 7 1901 authorize submission with Yes or No voting options. Officials include Jos RickSHER mayor J P Dearduff clerk and J F Dearduff clerk.
Caroline Wilson born in Ohio in 1837 came to Washington County Iowa in 1847 and married Joe P. Lewis in 1855. They moved to Fairfield in 1888 where she died last Friday. Six children survive the bereaved husband and family. Funeral held Sunday at home conducted by Rev Kemble.
Mrs Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana describes severe consumption cured after using three $1 bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery. She claims lasting 5s pound gain with guaranteed relief for coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Trial bottles offered free at Geo D Clarke’s drug store.
A local offer highlights a fine line of ladies skirts wrappers and a broad assortment priced below competitors. The promotion also features a strong display of men’s furnishings including overalls, jackets, shirts, and dress pants at attractive prices.
In a promotional note the store touts wide ranges of kitchen furnishings and dishes while urging customers to consider departmental gains and savings across the shop.
In the Jefferson County Iowa district court an application by Stephen Ko Thoma a registered pharmacist of Israel and Thoma seeks a permit to buy keep and sell intoxicating liquors for the middle third of Lot 2 Block 18 Old Plat Fairfield. On file with the clerk by March 6 1901 the matter will be heard at the March term starting March 15 1901 in Fairfield.
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