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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1888
Page
3
Local commerce features include wall paper and refrigeration ads from Gaines & Kirkpatrick and Clark e Junkin's sporting goods. Fortnightly postings cover stagecoach and railroad fare for conventions, restaurant refitting by Cook and Paramore, and a fox den discovery by Charlie Anderson and others near Troy Creek.
Money to loan, 50000 on good security with easy terms offered by Wilson & Hinkle. Bradshaw & Thomas announce a new stock, Jones & Fullen insured against fire or tornadoes for town or country risks. Harness and saddlery by W. C. Lewis, No. 1 harnesses, heavy or light, Northwest of square.
Persons knowing themselves indebted to the late firm of Jordan Bros. and Co. will call at the office of McKenney and Simmons to settle at once. Those having sacks will return them to Henry Hanson at the lumber office of the firm or call and pay. S. J. Chester, Assignee.
Newark Arkansas man says lung disease cured after using Dr King’s New Discovery. Decatur Ohio man credits revival of health after doctors gave up. Free sample bottles at Clarke and Junkin’s drug store.
List of uncalled letters dated May 15 1888 includes Coulee Geo P Coop Samuel Mochlen Mate Nelson J R. Recipients urged to state letters have been advertised when inquiring.
Be C Thorne reports multiple residents traveling for business and family reasons. John C Wiley is now in Denver. Geo M Louder of Blackhawk started for Denver on a prospecting tour. Rev H M Jones and family left for four to five weeks in the east. William Klingaman Woolson and D G Spencer left for Arkansas for about a month. Dr D H Worthington will attend the State Medical Society session in Des Moines. Attendees at funerals include Dr J M Shaffer and others from Keokuk Burlington Des Moines Newton Liberty township. Mrs Chambers and Mrs Geo Stebleton returned from Des Moines. their daughter contracted measles while away and is ill.
Helena papers recount Mrs. M A Eckert confession alleged to declare she killed John Dean with a hatchet in the night to avoid scandal. The story is disputed with opinions split on its authenticity and Eckert’s guilt or innocence. Two wills dated 1888 note property valued at around twenty thousand dollars with differing executors and beneficiaries. Wills probate set for May 21.
An instructional illustration on the editorial page contrasts the relative worth of the different baking powders available in the market today, offering readers a visual guide to quality and value.
Clarke's Flax Salve cures piles salt rheum tetter burns scalds sores wounds infant sores chafing sore nipples eruptions of the skin. Catarrh sufferers may find it invaluable and certain cure. Pleasant to use and guaranteed satisfaction. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Clarke and Junkin.
Knights from Mt Pleasant Jerusalem Commandery No 7 Ottumwa and Washington joined over eighty ser vices were held in Fairfield with a church service similar to Episcopal rites. An address by Rev M Stilson Ottumwa explained the five epochs in Jesus life birth life death resurrection and ascension and the order’s aims. The event drew local Sir Knights and was praised by Fairfield residents for offering an inspiring religious observance.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Whitham welcome a baby boy on Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Voorhies celebrate a son's birth on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Stan cliff greet a daughter. H. C. Raney law office notes C. C. Demarsh passes supreme court exam and is admitted to practice.
The advert touts Griggs Glycerine Salve as a sure safe and speedy cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores. It claims to cure piles tetter and all skin eruptions with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Sold by Bradshaw and Thoma for 25 cents.
The new city marshal cites an old ordinance against manure and offensive street nuisances. Sixteen defendants pleaded guilty and paid the minimum $1 plus costs totaling as high as $8.75, with some reducing fees by offsets. The Tribune supports cleanup but condemns wholesale arrests without prior notice.
An advertisement touts a salve as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and guarantees satisfaction or money back. It lists Clarke & Junkin as sellers and notes a birth in Grundy County Missouri on April 15 1888 to John R and Emma Gillett, formerly of Jefferson County Iowa.
A Chicago company advertises Papillon Catarrh Cure claiming universal efficacy for catarrh hay fever rose cold and coryza. It cites eminent physicians and reliable newspapers as endorsements and offers the remedy for 1.00 prepaid on receipt of price from druggists.
Robert McGaw died at his parents home in Fairfield after months of consumption. He was 22 years old, born in the county, and had recently bid farewell to friends during a final town trip. Funeral services were held at 5 o'clock Monday evening.
A playful exchange has a mother asking if Bobby will be a better boy this year. The reply from Lobby expresses hope and mentions starting Lloyds Sarsaparilla last week.
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