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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1898
Page
7
Removal sale moving into the McElhinny block at month end promises drastic prices with many items offered at a fraction of former cost. Limited new stock displayed with odds and ends at half price including fabrics, hosiery, and summer corsets but no goods that can be sold will be moved.
Public notice lists subscription terms for one year in advance six months and three months for the Fairfield Tribune with a price of 50 cents per issue as stated by the publisher.
Miss Pearl Edwards returns home after a three week visit in Lockridge. John H. Merckens attends the Grand Lodge of Iowa session in Waterloo. Numerous residents travel to Des Moines Ottumwa Mt Pleasant and Burlington for family visits business and travel. Several move between Iowa cities and Montana Washington and Illinois, with upcoming troop movements noted.
Several lots offered including ladies shoes from 1.50 to 2.00, children's shoes from 25c, boys shoes 1.50, men’s shoes 1.50 to 2.25, plaw shoes 1.00 to 1.25, men’s work shirts 0.48, and white shirts 0.29. New price tickets marked in red. One price to all.
Farmers in the area back a cooperative creamery to be built at Fairfield. Subscriptions are flowing, with strong support led by John McLane. Two creameries already operate in the county at Germanville and Salina, each paying high milk prices and a 20 percent dividend last year.
Healthful looks come from healthy organs. Affected liver, stomach, or kidneys alter appearance. Electric Bitters act on stomach liver and kidneys, purify blood, cure pimples and boils, and improve complexion. Guaranteed, 50 cents a bottle at J. D. McDowell's Drug Store.
Memorial Day to be observed in Fairfield Libertyville and Abingdon with a principal address by H C Raney in Abingdon. Services start at 1 PM in the park. G A R urges all veterans to attend gravesite rites for 112 graves. Numerous committees named for arrangements finances flowers graves cemetery seating decor and music. A Methodist church social is planned for Thursday May 19 with supper at 5 PM and ice cream at 10 cents.
The Ladies Aid Society of Fairfield formed The Soldiers Aid Society at a library meeting. An executive committee led by Mrs J N Smith and three others is tasked with fundraising and supplying Co M soldiers. A relief committee serves those at home. A Sunday dinner plan was canceled due to false rumor of the Second Regiment leaving Des Moines. The society meets as decided by the president.
A Tuesday session of Homoepathic doctors in Southeastern Iowa met at Dr. W. M. Cook's office to organize a permanent association. Dr. W. H. Conner was elected president and Dr. Ora M. Wall secretary-treasurer. The group adopted a constitution and set meetings for April September and February, with the next gathering on September 6, 1898 in this city.
The list records deaths of James F. Orndorf aged 25 years 7 months 8 days from consumption on November 18 1897. Edgar F. Fulton aged 7 years 5 months 26 days from inflammatory rheumatism on November 26 1897. W F Bowers aged 74 years 5 months 24 days from heart failure on August 24 1897. Sarah Asby aged 84 years 10 months 23 days from old age on January 7 1897. Jacob Huston aged 70 years from old age on September 8 1897. Ella Stewart aged 27 years 10 months 10 days from consumption on August 9 1897.
The May 17 1898 letter from Camp McKinley details Company M of the 50th Iowa Volunteer Regiment preparing to depart for the front as soon as equipment and commissions are finalized. It notes pay at $13 monthly plus 20 percent during active service, lists noncommissioned officers and privates, and mentions mumps, hospital care, and support from Fairfield residents. It ends with advertisements for Grain-O and syrup of figs.
Farmers are urged to see the stallions on Empire Ranch, with D. P. and O. D. Stubbs promoting the event and inviting attendance from the agricultural community.
Verses by William Allen praise Anglo American ties with John Bull and Uncle Sam as symbols of friendship and shared destiny. The piece appears alongside obituary and local notices. David M. Oliver, longtime Jefferson County settler, died near Packwood after a long illness. He was born October 4, 1821 in Washington County Pennsylvania and lived in Ohio and Iowa before settling. Funeral held at his home. burial in Fairfield. Also ad noting high prices for country produce at Weikert's Grocery.
Des Moines reports unseasonably cool and cloudy weather with light frosts but no vegetation damage. Rainfall was ample across the state, though southeast areas needed moisture. Corn planting accelerates in central and northern districts while soil conditions and timely rainfall support seedbed readiness for a practical completion next week.
The City Schools report shows enrollment 985 transfers, average belonging 783, attendance 9892 percent 308 near month end. Nine top classes by attendance taught by listed principals and teachers. Annual sermon at Christian Church May 22 at 11 A M by Rev L Coons. Williamson Supt.
At the county clerk's office in Fairfield on April 28 1898 William P Adler and Mrs Nellie E Trabert were joined by A W Jaques mayor. At J A Boatman home in Fairfield on May 5 1898 Harvie H Conder and Miss Alta N Webber were married by Rev J A Boatman.
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