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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1905
Page
8
In Libertyville Fairfield high school boys routed Libertyville 22 to 0 on a Saturday afternoon game. The Fairfield team dominated the field with strong hitting and pitching, while Libertyville struggled to mount a counter attack.
Four Corners Iowa May 1. School opened at No 8 today with Miss Zella Oldaker of Marion county as teacher. Several locals visited relatives and neighbors while ongoing farm work included erecting a new barn by H Sherman and carpenters from Lockridge. A log fell on Harry Rupp injuring his foot. Dr. Bishop of Glasgow treated him and he is recovering.
Abingdon residents Mrs J S Miller and sisters Mrs Myrtle Walker and Mrs Martha Johnson shopped in Fairfield. Mrs Mary Dysart visited her mother in Fairfield. E R Best attended the I O O F anniversary in Davenport. Stephen Myers sold property and plans to move to Central City Nebraska. McCreerys prepare to move to their new home. Mary Hod and son Merle shopped in Ottumwa. R D Caldwell was in Fairfield on business. Easter services were attended at Brookville. Black and McCreery families joined a Batavia birthday dinner at the W F Jones home. Malissa Vanness shopped in Fairfield. Mrs Best visited Batavia.
Burr Oak May 1. The Burr Oak directors traveled to Fairfield on business last Thursday. Miss Agnes Fritz has been ill but is reported improving. Mr. Harry Lamansky nearly had a runaway for the third time this spring. Mr. Albert Thoman was in Fairfield Saturday. Miss Lizzie Kurtz visited relatives at Riverside. Mr. Fred Koster has been ill but is improving. Mr. Joe Bales is building a new house.
Richwoods and Germanville May 1. Mr. Jacob Greber is greatly improving his house by giving it a new.
Changeable spring weather raises catarrh cases and promotes use of Hyomei. The ad touts a pocket inhaler, claims immediate relief, lasting cures, and a satisfaction guarantee by Frank L. Shriner. Complete outfit priced at $1.00 with extra bottles at 50 cents.
Hampton Iowa April 30 The fate of city paving rests with the county board of supervisors. A business and property owner petition seeks to pave the court house block on two sides. Approval requires signature by owners of more than half the lineal feet to be paved. The board meets May 1 and will decide. Without their sanction no paving this year.
The National Educational association committee discussed agricultural high schools as a major step in industrial education. They plan to present recommendations for nationwide adoption at the Asbury Park convention starting July 3. L V Harvey notes two states already operate such schools and point to European experience as evidence.
In Nevada Iowa on April 29 the Richland township consolidation battle reached court. Fourteen taxpayers sue to stop bond issues and site plans for Fernald school consolidation, seeking to block trustees from disposing of assets. The injunction is temporary and the case proceeds to district court then potentially the supreme court.
A quoted exchange from the Louisville Courier Journal features a Plunkville sage asking about chloroforming the aging population of the next generation and a Pohick philosopher arguing that cigarette use and tight lacing will prevent older people from existing in the next generation.
Nevada Iowa April 30 A push to form a local National Guard company may begin within a year or after a regiment vacancy opens General Lincoln indicates a vacancy is likely soon and urges local leaders to organize immediately A meeting with General Lincoln expected to recruit guardsmen and businessmen.
A Tampa man describes a fearful race with death from liver trouble and heart disease. He used Electric Bitters after other remedies failed and says he felt reborn in three days and is now cured. Sold at Frank S Shriner's drug store for 50 cents in May.
In Iowa rumors say major packers like Armour are exiting the butter egg and poultry trade. Adel Perry Gowrie plants sold to private dealers over a fort night, workers discharged, and the Armour venture reportedly lost a large sum as hens began laying at the wrong time.
J. E. Stearns of Belle Plaine Minnesota reports a friend nearly died from a hand injury when blood poisoning threatened the heart. Bucklen's Arnica Salve drew out the poison and healed the wound according to the letter writer. It is advertised as 25 cents at Frank S. Shriner's drug store.
Hezekiah Fielding facing a second indictment in Oskaloosa after grand jury last session found him to answer for maintaining a nuisance. He previously faced nuisance charges and continued to operate his establishment amid proceedings. The county attorney led the case against him.
The grand jury returned a second indictment against Fielding, brother of Marshal Fielding, who has a long history of joint keeping in the county. Sheriff Valentine returned from Eldora with Freddie Kramer, the incorrigible youth who was sentenced Wednesday by Judge Scott.
A Tennessee reader reports Chamberlain's Pain Balm eases rheumatic pain from head to foot and enables rest and sleep. The ad claims quick relief, with some users experiencing long lasting comfort, and notes availability through Frank S. Shriner.
J. B. Shepardson, banker of Marble Rock, Iowa, contributed $1,000 toward a $15,900 school building. The Marble Rock populace aims to erect the new structure, while the rural portion of the district objects to the large expense.
Geo L Chubb of Harlan Michigan calls Chamberlains Cough Remedy the best cough medicine he has taken. He says it cures a cough or cold faster than any other treatment and should be kept at home for prompt use. For sale by Frank S Shriner. May net adv.
The English Shire Stallion President 5705, foaled 1899 and bred by John Larson of Fairfield, is praised for size and conformation. He won prizes at Indiana fairs and Chicago in 1900 and 1905, with breeders noting his superior frame and reliable breeding value. Terms are $12 to insure stand and suck.
Mr C B Wainwright of City Florida touts Iain’s Colic Cholera and Di Remedy as effective for pains stomach and colic. He claims it works quickly when mixed in water and drunk. Frank S Shriner notes support for the recommendation.
Gov Cummins will deliver the commencement address at Corning Academy in April during the first week events. Local residents are invited to attend as the state's chief executive discusses the occasion and welcomes graduates.
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