Fairfield Items From A Late 19th Century Issue
The column notes wool prices and a 1892 season start ironed with local shop ads. Mrs Boling offers hats and Bradshaw Thoma's stocks wall paper. Church notices, a missionary tea, and Memorial Day speakers are listed along with wool sales, a broom factory rumor, and nursery stock opinions. College sports day features Knox College vs Parsons at the fairgrounds with a 4 pm start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth
Fairfield
J. F. Magill
Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church
McCrackin
Price
F. L. Shriner
C. D. Leggett
R. J. Wilson
Methodist Church
F.C. Hollister
J. W. Quillen
Peter Shaffer
Old Place
Cg. W. Wuhiham
Congregational Church
Messrs
J. W. Burnett
D. Tuttle
Clarke’s Drug Store
Burlington
Missouri
Plattsmouth
Council Bluffs
Mt. Pleasant
Fair Grounds
Knox College
Galesburg
Ill
Parsons College
Parsons College announces May and June Commencement schedule
Two weeks remain before Parsons College commencement. The plan lists events from May 6 to June 1 including vacations for senior and preparatory classes, prize contests, baccalaureate and alumni activities, the commencement on June 1, and a reception. Also note a Brown's Novelty Store prompt to buy second hand goods due to crowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Eugene H. Avery
Board of Trustees
Brown's
City Enquiry Under Mayor Clark to Count Inhabitants
The city council has appointed Mayor W M Clark to enumerate residents at no city expense, funded by private parties. Clark reports Ward One hosts 720 people after early work, with 21 new buildings since Jan 1 1891 not counting the court house and 21 deaths in five years, 12 over 70 and 6 under 20. He aims to finish for next week's issue, as Locke & Co offer buggy work for five dollars for 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. Clark
Clark
Court House
Resolutions of Respect for George Mikesell
Resolutions adopted by George Strong Post G A R in a city meeting memorialize Comrade George Mikesell. They express sympathy to the bereaved family and note his roles as husband and father, requesting publication and record inclusion. Committee members Samuel Zeigler Thomas Bell Charles Gift. Geo White hay and straw dealer office north of Savings Bank. Electric Bitters advertised with claims of liver kidney relief and malaria prevention. Grand millinery display at Israel's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mikesell
George Strong Post
Grand Army Advocate
Samuel Zeigler
Thomas Bell
Charles Gift
Noted May 21 Opera Show Promises Laughable Evening
Fort Scott audience to see a premier theatrical event described as highly amusing. The Fort Scott Monitor lauded February’s company with Marie Heath as the standout. Tickets 25 50 75 cents. seats at Clarke's drug store. concessions at Lang's Restaurant. Bucken's Arnica Salve advertised with guarantee and 25 cent price. Clarke and Junkin sell it.
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Opera House
Fort Scott Monitor
Marie Heath
Clarke’s Drug Store
Bucken
Arnica
Clarke & Junkin
Johnson's Cyclopedia endorsements and weather notes
A collection of letters praising Johnson's Cyclopedia from Rev H L Marsh and Rev G F Reinking, praising its completeness and timeliness. The item notes widespread adoption and affordability. A weather dump then reports persistent rain hindering farming and commerce, dated May 18, with comments on slow planting and mood. Also cites H M Bangs praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with 50 cent bottles sold by Bradshaw & Thoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Bangs
Chatsworth
Ill
Chamberlain
Bradshaw & Thoma Druggists
Concert by Presbyterian Church Musical Department May 30
Advertisement notes a Monday evening concert by the Presbyterian Church musical department with admission at 25 cents and reserved seats at Clarke’s for 50 cents. It includes a testimonial from Ww H. Farris of Wilton Wisconsin praising Dr Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup for asthma relief and curing his wife, sold by R. H. Hufford.
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Presbyterian Church
H. Farris
Chn
Wilton, Monroe Co
Wis
R. H. Hufford
Fairfield Gas and Electric Co proposes gas mains extensions
Fairfield Gas and Electric Co plans limited spring extensions to gas mains where profitable. Residents without mains are urged to apply to J J Roe, Superintendent, to decide on the advisability of extensions. The firm offers summer gas fuel, a special low rate, and gas stoves fixed to burn gas at cost, from a single burner to hotel ranges, plus water and gas plumbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Roe
Fairfield Gas and Electric Co
Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup Advised For La Grippe
For La Grippe take Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup at the first symptoms with a dose of 20 to 30 drops. For a cough after this illness use 10 to 20 drops frequently after each coughing spell. Sold by R. H. Hufford.
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Warner
R. H. Hufford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific
Washington
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
East West
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Seeessee
Jas. Locke & Co
Geo. White
Saving’s Bank
Electric Bitters
Geo. D. Clarke
Israel’s
Lang’s
Johnson
H. L. Marsh
Iowa
Irvin D. Martin
Appleton’s
Chamber’s
G. F. Reinking
The
Baptist Church of
Reinking
Johnson’s
Brittannica
Chambers
Clarke’s
Shoults & Barger
Moquette
Wilton Velvets
Brussels
Agra
Albert
St. Joseph Hosiery Co.’s
J. F. Wilson, Jr
MR. Columbus
Jefferson County
Spain
Kirk’s Soap
Risk & Hufstedler
Northeast Corner Square
Japan
China Cup and Saucer
Hannibal
Laans Cadaavnus GS Row
Northwest Corner Square
FOR
Fine Furniture Co
Coodban & Fulton
South Side
B. Allmayer & Bro
B. Allmayer & Bro’s
Jas. F. Wilson, Jr
Fairfield, Lowa
Kansas
Si.co
Arbuckle’s
Lion
Jersey
Wwe
Ole
Ginea
Dacienee
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