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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1900
Page
7
A compilation of residents and guests visiting Fairfield including Harry Culbertson of Ft. Scott and many other locals and travelers. It also covers church leaders plans for a city wide canvass of Fairfield and township on May 25 1900 to gather church membership attendance Bible ownership and denominational data.
Easter sale bargains staged on bargain counters with baby moccasins socks and shoes priced from 10c to 95c Many items carry original values up to 3 50 and more The ad invites shoppers to inspect a large assortment and potentially pay half price for some items indicating a wide clearout of shoes and related wearables
A vintage ad touts new style men’s box calf shoes in black or tan at about $3.00. It promises lower prices than elsewhere with plain figures and one price for all.
The Fairfield Shakespeare club held its annual farewell meeting last Saturday at Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Louden’s home. Members, after a season of study of William Shakespeare, enjoyed a lighter evening with a house warming tied to the new Louden residence, praised as the city’s most comfortable.
Quarterly publication from Chicago Rock Island & Pacific railway invites readers to join Western Trail. Free one year trial sent by mail. Routes include west and southwest with $1 fare and $2 round trip valid twenty one days. May 1 and 15 and June 5 and 19, 1900 dates listed. M O Gay is the local agent.
Faith backed with cash and a dollar draft in every box claim Mull's Pioneer Cure tablets can cure six diseases including Kidney and Bladder Liver Stomach and Dyspepsia Rheumatism and Female Complaints. Doctors prescribe them and buyers are urged to save doctors' bills by purchasing directly from the druggist.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio offers one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh case. Notary public A W Gleason dated Dec 6 1886. Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists 75 cents Hall's Family Pills advertised.
At the bride’s mother's home on May 8 1900 Rev William A Mast married Miss Elizabeth Hochuly. The ceremony was at about 6 20 PM with relatives present. The couple left at 7 10 PM for Cedar Rapids Iowa to visit the groom’s sister then will visit his parents in Maple Hill Iowa and plan to be home in Great Bend Kansas May 21 where Mast has a church charge. Both graduates of McCormick Theological Seminary and Parsons College, the bride taught in Mt Pleasant and Fairfield schools. The Tribune offers congratulations and best wishes for a joyful useful life in the Great Bend church.
An old advertisement claims Dr Hobbs asparagus pills cure all kidney ills. It offers a free sample and directs readers to Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York for more information.
A Iowa Senate bill by Senator Brighton aimed to protect policy holders by ensuring full payout on insurance claims. Governor Shaw vetoed it, blocking the measure amid a legislature seen as influenced by insurance interests. The piece laments limited reform and calls for electing a Democratic governor.
Mrs Mary Julian age nearly sixty six died last Saturday in Chicago at her daughter Mrs Chas D Fullen s home. Remains were brought to Fairfield Monday for funeral at 10 AM in the M E church conducted by Rev I O Kemble. A large number of friends attended. The Julian family lived in Mt Pleasant and Fairfield for about thirty years. She was regarded as an exemplary, kind, loving Christian woman whose death is deeply lamented.
Sunday evening between seven and eight Albert Lindblom a farmer from near Salina was found dead in his buggy at the Tucker yard a few miles north of the city He had dined in this city and was returning home The coroner Dr Fordyce found heart disease as the cause Lindblom a single man about thirty was described as industrious intelligent and respected by acquaintances and mourned by relatives and friends
Friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. R. Edwards home near Stockport on Wednesday May 2 to witness Myrtle Edwards wed L. Knowles of Stockport. The ceremony was by Rev. Henshaw with Clara Smith playing the wedding march. Guests enjoyed a supper and Mr. and Mrs. Knowles received many gifts. they will reside in Stockport.
Medical claim touts Bailey's Laxative Tablets for constipation sick headache biliousness and liver troubles. Active Cascara Sagrada claimed to provide actual relief. Chocolate coated tablets sold in ten cent and twenty five cent packages under W. J. Bailey Chicago signature. Sold by Bradshaw Thoma.
Wendling’s Monday night lecture at the opera house on The Man of Galilee drew a crowded house. The hour and a half talk covered multiple aspects of the subject and left the audience captivated. The entertainment course is deemed a success and residents anticipate the next program with interest.
A vintage advertisement claims Cascavets candy cathartic cures constipation with a money back guarantee from druggists. The jingle urges readers to try the product and wear it for relief.
A local store advertises discounts on women and men apparel and home goods. Highlights include ladies hosiery and vests, muslin drawers, white skirts, linen and lace, table linen, aprons, window blinds, and lace curtains, plus socks hats shirts and mowers. Prices show deep cuts to attract shoppers.
The Fair CLIMATE AND CROP SERVICE reports a week ending May 7 with near normal temperatures and frost on May 3 4 and 5 across northern and central districts. Ice formed on shallow water at many stations and several fruit crops suffered little damage while tender vegetation and low ground fruit were harmed modestly. Plowing and planting proceeded with corn soil readiness high though warmth was lacking for rapid planting. rain from weekend showers improved moisture and a favorable crop outlook. J R Sage Director.
The ten rooms with the highest attendance percentages were taught by Flora Bradley in first, Alice Condit second, Olive Whitmore third, Jessie Baker fourth, June Chidester fifth, E G Quigley sixth, Lizzie O Locke seventh, Laura Mahon eighth, C D McClain ninth, and Ellen Peterson tenth under Superintendent J E Williamson.
Wm Owen and his company staged The Gilded Fool at the opera house last Thursday drawing a full house. Owen shines as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice while delivering a fair performance as Chauncy Short, with his overall style suited to the legitimate stage. the show surpassed the usual standard and preserved his strong local following.
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