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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1898
Page
7
Social notes from Ottumwa and area visitors
A long local list records Miss Flora McDonald returning from Taunton and relatives visiting Ottumwa. Numerous residents and guests travel, visit, or prepare moves to Iowa, Chicago, Salt Lake City, and beyond, with medical, educational, and business ties noted.
Great Bargains at Townley's on the South Side
Townley's offers deep discounts on jewelry watches clocks and silverware with prices touted as unmatched by any rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townley’s
South Side
Gold Penn Gold Rings and Gold Specks at South Side Jeweler
A brief notice from South Side Jeweler highlights a selection of gold pens rings and specks crafted for display and sale. The ad emphasizes the jeweler's inventory and local shopping options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Penn
South Side
Jeweler’s
School Board Adopts New Committee Structure and Finances
The city school board reorganized from six to five members. Dr. W Fordyce joins as member. Dr C Snook elected president. Two standing committees were created: Internal workings and External needs. Members John Loehr, C M McElroy on the first. A Fordyce and J B Monfort on the second. Treasurer bond approved. salary fixed at 100 dollars yearly. Levy approved totaling 7 500 for teachers fund 3 000 for contingent 2 800 for school house fund. Superintendent Prof J E Williamson re elected for next year at 1390 per year. Board adjourned after further discussion without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Loehr
C. M. McElroy
A. Fordyce
J. B. Monfort
J. E. Williamson
Lime and Cement Sold in Small Quantities at Brown’s Novelty Store
Brown’s Novelty Store advertises lime and cement in small quantities for general customers. The notice implies ready-to-use building materials are available with no bulk minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown's Novelty Store
City election set for next Monday in four wards
The city vote will open at 7 AM and close at 6 PM. Republican nominees are John Taylor, Sanford Zeigler, Joseph Ricksher, and Alex Easton for wards one to four. Democratic picks are L. C. Ball, T. D. McClellan, and H. L. Brown in wards one two and four. Ricksher faces no opponent in ward three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taylor
Sanford Zeigler
Joseph Ricksher
Alex Easton
Ricksher
Dysart
L. C. Ball
T. D. McClellan
H. L. Brown
Grand and Comic Opera by Darkest America Company
The Darkest America Company presents an operatic program featuring parts of La Traviata Tannhauser Faust and Pinafore sung by principals and chorus with a solo orchestra. The show comes to the opera house Monday March 28 with costly extras and popular prices of twenty five and fifty cents.
Dr King’s New Discovery Donates Trials to Sufferers
Generous claim from Dr King’s firm as proprietors report giving away over ten million trial bottles for consumption coughs and colds. They assert cures for asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat chest and lung diseases with free trials from J D McDowell Druggist. Regular sizes 50c and 1. money-back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. D. McDowell
Harness. One and a half inch Farm Harness complete for $23.00
Farm harness in 1.5 inch size offered by Black and Mohr's for 23 dollars. Durable equipment likely aimed at farmers or teams. Sale note emphasizes complete harness with no additional accessories listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black & Mohr’s
Food guidance for Klondike miners from Royal Baking Powder
Advice stresses stocking healthful, concentrated foods for Alaska, Yukon, and Klondike prospectors. Emphasizes reliable baking powder, especially Royal Baking Powder, and urges sweet bacon and best flour. Promotes a portable recipe book from the Royal Baking Powder Co that can be sent free to miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Klondike
Yukon
Dominion
Alaska Mining Journal
Royal Baking Powder Company
New York
The
Royal Baking Powder Co
See Black and Mohr for a Quality Team Harness Set
A Riverside supplier advertises a high quality team harness set from Black and Mohr. The listing highlights durable construction and reliable performance for training and competition. Potential buyers are invited to contact the seller for details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black & Mohr
Local Des Moines Couple Weds in Private Ceremony
Friends learn of the marriage of Mr. Jacob Funck to Mrs. Sara E. Hart last Wednesday in Des Moines. The ceremony occurred at Henry Caspar’s home and was conducted by Rev. Dr. Breeden of the Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Funck
Des Moines
Sara E. Hart
Henry Caspar
Dr. Breeden
Congregational Church
Hart
the Tribune
The Best Salve for All Skin Ailments
Advertisement offers a salve branded as best in world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter crapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with price 25 cents per box and sale by J. D. McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. McDowell
Death of Hugh Laughlin 1804 1878 Era in Libertyville Family
Hugh Laughlin born March 25 1804 in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania moved to Erie County as a child. He married Mary George and later Mary Campbell, had thirteen children including John who died in 1861 in defense of his country. Funeral held March 22 at S C Laughlin home with Revs Wolf Springer Minear officiating. Burial in Fell cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Laughlin
Westmoreland Co
Penn
Erie Co
Mary George
Iowa
James
Libertyville
Martha Trout
Margaret Trout
W. G. Laughlin
Samuel Creek
Doud Station
Henry Byers
Kansas
J. R
John
Second
Iowa Infantry
S. C. Laughlin
Laughlin
Mary Campbell
Hugh
Kirksville
Sarren
Charles
Adam
College Notes Mention Freshman McGaughey and Local Events
Freshman McGaughey is noted as rejoining college after winter absence. Reports cover Parsons, Penn, Pella, Simpson, and I. W. U field meet planning likely to occur in Os Kal oosa late May. Juniors enjoyed a gay week with events at Miss Cora Smith’s and the Harkness home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGaughey
Frank McClure
Joe Matson
Ottumwa
Parsons
Penn
Pella
Simpson
Oskaloosa
Cora Smith
Harkness
Blanche Stuart
Keota
Clarence Tallman
Chicago
Ories
Tabor College
Creston
Max Kaun
Joe Crail
Hovey Hootman
Orrin Kellogg
Aldine
Lucas
Buftum
Reed
Kilpatrick
Samuel Ross Dies After Sudden Illness in Fairfield Township
Samuel Ross died without regaining consciousness at his daughter Mrs. G Y Ross's home just after midnight Sunday March 20. Born March 28 1832 in Washington County Pennsylvania he lived in Coshocton Ohio before moving to Iowa in 1864. He leaves wife Katie Ellen Karr four children two daughters Mrs G Y Ross and Mrs W D Hudges and two sons who died in infancy. He was a Congregational church member for 32 years and died near sixty six. Syrup of Figs advertisement follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Ross
Scott's
G. Y. Ross
Mr. Ross
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Coshocton County
Ohio
Katie Ellen Karr
Thomas
James
W. D. Hudges
Iowa
Blackhawk Township
Fairfield Township
Ross
Congregational Church
Grain-O: A Nourishing Coffee Substitute Beverage
Grain-O is described as a delicious, appetizing drink to replace coffee. It is said to taste like fine coffee when prepared properly, aids digestion and strengthens nerves, and is not a stimulant. Suitable for children and adults, it costs about a quarter the price of coffee, with 16 and 25 cent options. Subscribe for the Tribune.
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J. E Roth
Sale
J.e.roth& Co
Msrsha
McElhany’s
F. H. Gillette
East Sites Square
Jeweler & Optician
Fairfield
Fairfield Tribune
Flora McDonald
Taunton
Mass
Clarence Hague
F. N. Hackney
Mt. Pleasant
R. H. Heflin
C. R. Bissell
New York City
Tola Goodman
A. R. Burkit
North Platte
Nebraska
George Shaw
Illinois
Minnie Corey
Hiteman
Fred Wilkins
St. Joe
Jas. K. Pollock
Plattsmouth
Neb
E. A. Howard
Will Mohr
H. A. Graham
Sampson Drug Store
South Ottumwa
Rollie Hollister
Etta Stouffer
Washington
Sylvester Clapp
Burlington
J. Fred Clarke
Josephine Mallory
FE. F. Simmons
Logan
R. S. Pattison
C. A. Allen
Beck
Iowa City
Bob Crail
Marengo
Bob
Rustler
Leggett House
Dora Weikert
Jessie Green
Grace Atkinson
Salt Lake City
Utah
N. R. DuBois
South Main Street
Blanche Stewart
Ethel Tallman
Minnie Kearns
Kansas City
Irene Heizer
Mediapolis
Helen Wall
Parsons College
Osceola
W.J. Howell
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Howell
State of Washington
Rachel Hampson
David Wilson
Mary Wilson
van Schoick
Washington, D. C
Kittie Wilson
Klondike Gold Fields
Bucklen
D. G. Higley
Jefferson County
Arthur G. Jordan
Jordan Lumber Yard
California Fig Syrup Co
Petit Jurors
Tribune
William Langner
Oscar Hobson
Ween
Blackhawk
Thomas Crawford Oeeenaseer
F. D. Gaines
Seen
George P. Baker
J.G. Cow
David H. Jones
Penn Township
L. Barnes
Penoy
William Achenbach
Lockridge
T. H. Fancher
Locust Grove
J. E. Famulener
Liberty Township
Judge Sloan
Just
Sola Tor
Tvul
Ite
Oys
Wuiul Oulu
BUES
Rockford
McMullen
Chas. H. Gage
West Side Square
Ed. Hunt
Hunt
North Side
Ball & Young
Fairfield, Iowa
Christian Science
Raney & Simmons
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