A Visit to the Poor Farm in Libertyville
The Tribune details a Libertyville visit praising the county poor farm as a model facility. It highlights local farms and prominent Democrats including W. E. Cowan S. C. Laughlin and J. A. Stewart, plus Gobble & Linder and Clarridge as leading Libertyville merchants. The piece lauds the county's beauty, farming vigor, and orderly farm management by Mr. Kiger and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Libertyville
W. E. Cowan
S.C. Laughlin
the Tribune
Mr. Laughlin
George
Chas. McBride
Jas. A. Stewart
THE
Batavia
S. C. Peebler
J. H. Munger
Jefferonian
Samuel Shepler
Marion Hughell
County Notes of Personal Visits and Local Doings
Mrs Frank Winn broke her left arm near the shoulder blade Wednesday. Ww Pratt did a business trip to Fairfield Friday. C E ladies held an ice cream social at the K of P hall Thursday. Ira Miller visited Ottumwa Wednesday. Harry Albright of Collett called Thursday. Mrs Ira Peebler improving. Geo Bowers went to Fairfield Thursday. J O Boyd visited Milton Friday. Uncle Wm Dustin of Ottumwa visiting here. Ed Hague of Columbus Neb visiting his parents. Mrs Erskine of Centerville visiting Rev Erskine. Epworth League social at M E parsonage Tuesday. PF A Clarridge and James Fry to Fairfield Monday. Dan McCoy of Valisca called here for the death of sister Mrs Henry Woolery.
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Frank Winn
Jacob Wagner
Ww. Pratt
Fairfield
C. E
K.of P. Hall
Ira Miller
Ottumwa
Harry Albright
Collett
Ira Peebler
Geo. Bowers
J.O. Boyd
Milton
Wm. Dustin
Ed. Hague
Columbus
Neb
G. Hague
Erskine
Centerville
Rev. Erskine
Epworth League
M. E. Parsonage
PF. A. Clarridge
James Fry
Dan McCoy
Valisca
Henry Woolery
Local residents visit Eldon. two deaths noted
Himan and D P Wilson were business callers at Eldon Monday. Aunt Susan Trout died last Friday and was laid to rest in the Fell cemetery Saturday. Mrs Henry Woolery died Saturday morning and was laid to rest in the Fell cemetery Sunday.
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Himan
D. P. Wilson
Eldon
Susan Trout
Fell
Henry Woolery
Miss Ethel H Miller Died After Lingering Illness in 1900
Miss Ethel H Miller daughter of Hiel Miller died May 12 1900 after a lingering illness aged 21 years 3 months 17 days. She devoted her life to the Lord and served in Sunday school and Epworth League. Funeral services were held at the house conducted by Rev Erskin. A large crowd attended as the community united in sympathy.
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Ethel H. Miller
Hiel Miller
Ethel
Epworth League
Erskin
Local News Roundup from Fairfield Area May Update
May 15 notes include visits by M W Roth and wife to W W Israel, J C Black on business, and Wade Cook visiting Fairfield. Local fishing reports say Skunk River fish are sluggish. Corn nearly all planted with good stands. small grain healthy. fruit expected to be abundant. Obituary reports: Mrs Mary J Bartow died May 8 at age long resident of Penn township. funeral at Pleasant Grove. oxygen
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M. W. Roth
Fairfield
W. W. Israel
J.C. Black
Wade Cook
Phil Henry
Frank Smith
Ruthford Bates
Skunk River
Iowa
Gertie I. Thompson
Richland
August Johnson
Bradfield's Female Regulator Aids Women Health
An advertisement urges women to seek Bradfield's Female Regulator for leucorrhea, womb weakness, nervousness, and general weakness. It claims health improves inner harmony and outside well being, touting thousands of satisfied users and a $1 bottle price in drug stores.
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Bradfield
The Eminent Kidney and Bladder Specialist
A period ad touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a true kidney bladder and urinary remedy claiming it cures Bright s Disease and other kidney troubles. It promises sample bottles and a free book from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York for readers of the newspaper.
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Bright
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Obituary Note on Departed Local Resident
A longtime resident died after a period of failing health and a temporary stay at Mr Spencer's home. She left no near relatives but was mourned by many friends and acquaintances in the community.
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Spencer
Local notes on farming activity and community events
May showers bring relief as corn planting nears completion. Gus Adams drives hogs to Chicago, Will Parsons ships hay to St Louis, and Dick Fisher plans a visit to son Dr Elmer Fisher in Gladbrook. Rev Stockly to England for visit. Aunt Moffitt memorial at Ebenezer church. Edith Ball immersion at Cedar bridge drew a large crowd. A Kansas City picture agent works locally. baby Dale Parsons burned by hot stove lids. Mt Pleasant hospital horse purchase misstated as 360 should be 560 dollars.
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Gus. Adams
Chicago
Will Parsons
Beckwith
St. Louis
Dick Fisher
Gladbrook
Elmer Fisher
Stockly
England
Bonapart
L. C. Ball
Fairfield
Jane Cox
Edith Ball
Cedar Bridge
Clarence Scheiber
Four Corners
Chet Fulton
Ebenezer Church
Mdbala Moffitt
Esterville
Brodine
Geo. Phillips
Kansas City
Dale
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Local Notes From Lockridge Area
Mrs J W Thackrey and children left on No 9 Monday for Abbott Iowa to start a new home. Rev Gust Isothacre of Ohio visits friends in the vicinity and preached at Lockridge. Miss Mary Johnson went to Lockridge Tuesday and will be away several weeks. Miss Jennie Lindblom, formerly in Ottumwa, arrived on No 10 Saturday and plans to stay at home. Mrs W R Smith visited friends in Lockridge Saturday and W R Smith returned on No 9 Saturday after weeks with a Burlington specialist. Miss Mary Heaton was called to Fairfield for a serious illness of a niece who is much better now. M Damm Jr was in Fairfield Monday on business. H Miller and his crew went to Woodburn Saturday. Last Sunday evening two mischievous boys hid by the roadway and frightened two couples returning from church as two dark figures sprang into view.
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J. W. Thackrey
Abbott
Gust Isothacre
Ohio
Lockridge
Mary Johnson
Jennie Lindblom
Ottumwa
W. R. Smith
Parsonsville
Burlington
Mary Heaton
Fairfield
M. Damm Jr
H. Miller
Woodburn
Two Gentlemen Walk Home After Close Encounter
The scene ends with two gentlemen releasing their companions and walking rapidly down the road while their escorts reach home safely. Residents note the danger and vow to walk home in pairs. N G Kern visited Ottumwa on Monday and Mr and Mrs Damm visited relatives near Fairfield. Rain Monday welcomed by locals and expected to aid crops and vegetation.
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N. G. Kern
Ottumwa
Local notices and visits in May
May 15 notes Bud Bush under doctor care. Sperry family of Beckwith visited Hutchinsons. Moyer church quarterly meeting well attended. Heritage preached at Chandler schoolhouse Sunday at 3. Porter and Whitaker of Brighton visited Kendall home Sunday. Perry Bates visited Beckwith with Jim Bates. Peter Kurtz and wife visited Philip Kurtz last week. H D Davis hosted visitors from Fairfield. Jane Bush and Mary Hughes from Fairfield visited last week. Jack Halston of Fairfield visited Fairfield residents H D Davis.
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Bud” Bush
Chas. Sperry
Beckwith
John Hutchinson
Moyer
J. T. Heritage
Chandler School House
Philip Kurtz
H. D. Davis
Fairfield
Jane Bush
Mary Hughes
Jack Halston
Farmers Read the Western Trail Quarterly
Promotion for a free one year subscription to the Western Trail issued by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway. Sent by letter or postal card to John Sebastian G I A Chicago with address at once.
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Western Trail
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
John Sebastian
G.I. A
Chicago
Bailey's Laxative Tablets Offer Quick Constipation Relief
Medical note touts Cascara Sagrada based Bailey's Laxative Tablets for constipation biliousness and liver troubles. Chocolate coated 20 tablets cost ten cents and 60 tablets twenty five cents with one tablet providing relief. Sold by Bradshaw Thoma, Chicago mark on wrapper.
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Bailey
W. J. Bailey
Chicago
Bradshaw & Thoma
Inexpensively Managed Business Claims Legal Compliance
A Detroit Journal excerpt touts a low budget operation claiming no need to evade laws. It emphasizes that capital is modest yet sufficient and frames the business as peculiarly compliant with legal standards.
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Detroit Journal
American Lice Destroyer offers relief for poultry pests
An advertisement promotes American Lice Destroyer as a guaranteed solution against mites and lice in poultry, claiming it protects up to 250 fowls for a year, boosts profits, and offers a money back guarantee if ineffective. Sold by American Mig in Terre Haute Indiana. $1.00 per box.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Royal Rover 9060: A 1900 Clydesdale Stallion Prospect
The breeder offers Royal Rover 9060 a bright bay stallion foaled May 28 1892 standing for 1900 season. Sire Mount val dam Sunflower with lineage to Prince of Wales and Glenglee. Recently purchased from Alexander Gilbraith Wisconsin weight 2000 pounds. Terms include fifteen dollars to insure more with foal.
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Breeders’ Gazette
Chicago
George Bean
Balquham Mains
Pitcaple
Mount Val
Sunflower
Prince of Wales
Kate
Glenglee
Maggie
Farmer Drumore
Alexander Gilbraith
Wisconsin
Royal Rover
Edzardus No 152 German Coach Horse Offered
Edzardus a 1500 pound German Coach horse described as a beautiful standout with black points and fine action. Terms include ten dollars to insure mare with foal and county removal forfeit insurance. Rider offered free service next season for mares or colts with bad luck.
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Edzardus
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Surroundings
Gobble & Linder
Warner
C. H. Linder
L. T. Gobble
Fairfield Clothier
Accomo
Dation
Gobble
Linder
W. H. Rodsbaugh
W. H
Rodibaugh
F. A. Clarridge
Clarridge
Junkin & Baker
D. W. Garber
Boyd & Yost
Messrs
Craig Colvin
Henry 8. W. Tier
Carleton A. Nebrone
Tuntone
Scotland
Lively
Wee Xoi
Premier Lyon
Lily of
Charlton Bros
W. A. Charlton
Keener
Eureka
Harness
Standard Oll CO
Perlee
Wm. Metzler
Mary J. Bartow
E. G. Spencer
John Rains
Pleasant Grove
Bartow
the Bradfield
Atlanta, Ga
Swamp-Root
Cedar Township
Glendale
Buchanan Township
Ayer
Dr. Ager
J. C . Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Glydesdale
Fair Grounds
WM. Garmighael
James Garmighael
Rocky Mountain
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