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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1900
Page
7
The prohibitionists of Jefferson county held their county convention at the court house last Saturday afternoon. Local party organizers discussed policy directions and mobilization efforts for upcoming elections.
City readers gain access to renewed magazines and more current literature at the library reading room. Dr. J Fred Clarke secured funds and publishers donated papers from across the country, with editions from Scribners McClures Cosmopolitan and more improving the reading tables.
The schedule lists Foster Prize Debate at the Presbyterian church on June 2 at 8:00 PM, Baccalaureate Sermon June 3 at 11:00 AM, address by Rev Samuel Myrtle Johnson June 3 at 7:30 PM, School of Music concert June 4 at 8:00 PM, Literary Societies exercises June 5 at 7:30 PM, Academy Prize Contest June 6 at 3:00 PM, Junior and Freshman Prize Contests June 6 at 8:00 PM, Commencement Exercises June 7 at 10:00 AM, Alumni Meeting June 7 at 2:00 PM. Admission 25 cents for Prize Debate and Concert. all invited.
A taxpayer states a desire to correct a letter on the first page about Frasher’s military record. He recalls Frasher served as a soldier and mentions Andersonville, praising his service.
S J Brighton a Fairfield farmer is praised as inventor of a hog V and stock market. Testimonials from W R Smith Glendale and Joseph J Kurtz Salina claim savings in feed and corn, reduced rooting, humane treatment, and high profits. The piece anticipates factory plans and agency expansion.
Weather last week was warmer and sunnier with less rainfall overall. Temperature excess ranged 2 to 6 degrees, light uneven showers. dry areas show effects. Corn planting finishing. early fields cultivated. stand fair and crop condition generally promising and above average for late May. Hay varies by region. clover winter-kill hurts meadows. hay shortages noted in several locales.
Faith backed with cash promises hope in Mull's Pioneer Cure chocolate tablets. The ad touts a dollar draft in every box and separate remedies for kidney and bladder, impure blood and liver, stomach and dyspepsia, rheumatism, and female complaints. Doctors prescribe them and buyers are urged to obtain from druggists.
Rev E W Holler married Miss Maude R Jackson at the bride’s parents home with Rev I O Kemble officiating. The Fairfield bride is esteemed by many friends and the groom, a Parsons alumnus 1897 plus McCormick seminary graduate, left for Purcell on the evening train. Absent abroad were Mrs S E Holler Lena Holler of Manhattan Kansas, Robert Moore and wife, and the Misses Mary Florence Moore of Ottumwa.
On Monday morning at 10:30 Drs Snook Fordyce Jones Groves Hague and Bean performed an ovarian cyst removal at Mrs John Hoopes’s West Broadway home. The operation was very successful, one of the largest tumors ever removed, with initial fears of anesthesia effects giving way as she rallied and rests easily under nurse care.
The City Council held its regular May meeting at city hall with Mayor Ricksber and Trustees Easton Sayers Stephens Sutton and Taylor present. A new walk was ordered on West Adams street and South 7th street. The cemetery sexton issue was assigned to committees. Bills totaled 750.23 with 476.45 from the general fund and 273.78 from the water fund. The council adjourned to June 11, 1900 at 7 30 P.M.
James Eckart died at his home on South Maine street last Monday morning after a year of paralysis and a month of intense pain. Funeral services were held from his home with Masonic rites and the burial took place at Evergreen cemetery. Born in Washington PA in 1823, he moved to the city at 21, married Lena Wise on February 14 1850, and leaves five children, three living: Mrs Mary Young, Mrs Luean Craine, and James Eckart Jr. He was a respected citizen and devoted husband and father.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of Fr Cheney & Co confirms the firm will pay 100 dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Statement dated December 6, 1886. Cure taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials. Sold by druggists at 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.
The Supreme Court of Iowa reverses the Jefferson District Court ruling in Isabella McClintic versus John F. McClintic. The case involves a claim for board and services in the family of the husband Alex McClintic, with a jury verdict of two thousand dollars for the plaintiff. Appeals were filed by the defendant. The plaintiff was represented by M. A. McCord and Leggett and McKenney. the defendant by R. J. Wilson and I. D. Jones and Raney and Simmons.
Pain relief and fast healing for injuries from accidents. Bucklen’s Amica Salve cures chafing hands, sore lips, burns, ulcers and piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 2c. Sold by Geo. D. Clarke, druggist.
Fast color wide Lawn 5c India Linen 4c Cambric 4c Mosquito Net Se Pereales 6c White Net Wash Veils 25c Summer Corset 17c 24c 30c Silk Mitts 12c to 48c Fans and Parasols Low Prices Silk Mouslin latest for waists dresses 50c All the late novelties in Ties Belts Hosiery and Fans.
Advertises a 40c silver plated sugar shell offered free to every married lady in the United States who writes for it. No payment required, gift sent to those who request it, with choice of designs from Quaker Valley Mfg Co in Chicago.
Try Grain O. Try Grain O. Ask your grocer to show you a package of Grain O the new food drink that replaces coffee. Children may drink it without injury as well as adults. All who try it like it. Grain O has the rich seal brown color of Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains and suits delicate stomachs. Price 15c and 25c per package. Sold by all grocers.
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