Settlement of a Long Dispute Ends With Teething Remedy Endorsement
Physicians declare Dr Ball s Baby Syrup best for teething babies while local canvassers Pierce and Culbertson draw strong crowds in Jefferson county urging their election. The ad touts Holland Strengthening Tonic for bilious disorders and liver cures with J L Taylor & Co Ottumwa Iowa selling the product via Hufford Bradshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Ball
Messrs
Pierce
Culbertson
Jefferson County
J. L. Taylor & Co
Ottumwa
Towa
Hufford & Bradshaw
Kansas dissent and national rumors in Fairfield
A Kansas emigrant criticizes the state amid a Davenport halt on route to Illinois. Prohibition candidate Rev. D R Duncan delivers a strong Fairfield speech. Local Blue Ribbon activists split over the liquor issue. A rumor of President Hayes dead circulates, later denied. dispatch origin traced to Kansas and not Fairfield.
Social notes from Fairfield and environs
Judge Blanchard spent last Sabbath in this city as Mrs. Van Shook visits Fairfield. Marshall Coffin sits up outdoors and nears activity while Capt. C TH Rice returns improved after five months away. Mrs C S Rice brings chic millinery from Chicago as Prof Potter plans a California trip. The narrative also mentions Mr J W DuBois Jr departing for Hahnemann in Chicago and Miss Neily headed to Topeka for college. Mrs Henrietta Cole and Miss Nelly of Des Moines visit Fairfield with Geo Temple, and Mrs Lucy Atkinson moves to Butte City Montana with her two children after February, planning Sundays in Grand Island with cousin Mrs Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Blanchard
van Shook
Fairfield
Marshall Coffin
Kerr
Sigourney
J. W. DuBois, Jr
Hahneman Medical College
Chicago
K. West
Ague
C. TH. Rice
C. S. Rice
Prof. Potter
California
Henrietta Cole
Nelly
Des Moines
Geo. D.temple
Neily
Topeka
Kansas
Lucy Atkinson
Butte City
Montana
Grand Island
Wilson
Local Notes and Notices from Des Moines Region
A collage of community updates notes McCorp’s confinement to home MorGan Epwards to lead Baptist services Gypsy encampment near Reed's mill Des Moines weather delays a planned trip Alli son to speak at Opera House Ramsay sisters entertained Twelve O Clock Club hops announced Lyons first Jefferson county sheriff still active Monroe praised for quality work Debates planned at Opera House before election Old Settlers meeting arranged C W Slagle to deliver address Petit jurors listed A J Boory passes bar exam Davis arrested for forging railroad ticket shows recurring local legal and civic developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed’s Mill
Des Moines
Allison
Opera House
Misses Ramsay
Wells’ Hall
Frederick Lyons
Jefferson County
Black Hawk Township
J. C. Monnooe
van Buren County
Monroe
Messrs
Pierce and
Culbertson
Boling
Hayden
Old Settlers
Slagle & Acheson's Grove
Iowa
Davis
Burlington
Creston
Fairfield street robbery shocks town in broad daylight
A noip highway robbery occurred on Fairfield streets Friday night. Mr. Carnes left Rodgers grocery with forty dollars, was attacked near home, pocketed money and papers, then beaten and robbed. He escaped serious injury and pursuit yielded no clues. The incident underscores rising street crime in the city. The report also covers Turney sawmill bond negotiations, noting Turney’s offer to pay 1750 on April 1 and 1750 on October 1 with interest from date, urging bond-holders to act to preserve value and avoid loss to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noip
Fairfield
Carnes
Rodgers’ Grocery
Mr. Carnes
Mr. C
Turney Wacon Works
Turney
Isso
Jor
Notable Vaught Family Reunion in Jefferson County
A four generation gathering near Libertyville brings 109 living relatives together. William and Elizabeth Vaught, aged 75 and 71, hosted fourteen children and thirty grandchildren in Iowa. The clan spans Polk Jasper Clarke and others with few deaths across sixty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
William
Elizabeth Vaught
Libertyville
Harriet
George
John
Mary Ann
Larkin
Jacob
Elizabeth
Margaret
Solomon
Viola
Alice
Sarah Ellen
Iowa
Illinois
Polk County
Jasper
Clarke
N. E. Vaught
Fair Mount
Jasper County
Fairfield
Mr. Harrison Revival Criticized as Religious Folly in Fairfield
The Trmvunr and other papers condemn Mr. Harrison for conduct at revival meetings in Fairfield Des plaines and Des Moines The New Covenant and the Alliance denounce the performances as absurd and disgraceful, saying they mock religion and insult the church authorities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Harrison
Harrison
Trmvunr
Fairfield
Desplaines
New Covenant
South
Whiting
Bromoline Promises Swift Cure for Skin Diseases
Claims Bromoline will promptly and effectively cure all skin diseases including scrofula salt rheum and erysipelas. The statement presents a medical remedy boast without scientific verification and reflects historical patent medicine rhetoric.
Bridge and grading upgrades improve Fairfield highways
The year’s major road project at Butcherhill includes a new bridge and grading, praised as much needed and well done by Mr. Herring. In a separate incident, stolen silverware from Mr. C. S. Shaffer was found in woods southwest of town by Sherry Junkin, with most items recovered and the burglary loss reduced to a small amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Butcherhill
Herring
C. S. Shaffer
Sherry Junkin
Braggart Taken Down Critiques Capt Yeoman
The Ledger attacks Capt. J. A. Yeoman by recounting a disputed conversation with Mr. Canaday of Co. F 3rd Iowa Cavalry about leading a charge at Montevalo Alabama. The article calls the Ledger’s account false and defaming while praising Yeoman’s wartime record and noting his Democratic lieutenant governor candidacy and status as a crippled soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ledger
J. A.O. Yeoman
Jefferson County
Canaday
Co. F
3Rd Iowa Cavalry
Yeoman
Montevalo
Ala
3D Cavalry
Iowa
Obituary: Willie Hale Dies at Age Six in Black Hawk
In Black Hawk township on September 21 1879 Willie Hale son of Abner and Martha Hale died of throat disease at age six. He was bright and eager for knowledge and showed resilience even as death approached saying What of it mother if I do die You must all die too. He asked Papa light the lamp for it is growing dark as he neared his Heavenly home, a loss felt by his bereaved parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Kansas
Davenport
Ilinois
Weston
Sam
Bureaucom Ilinois
Black Hawk Township
Willie
Abner
Martha Hale
Dipsyheria Claims Life Of Nine Year Old Josephine Millspaugh
On Friday September 26, Josephine Millspaugh daughter of J R and Julia Millspaugh died at age nine in this city from dipsyheria. Described as beautiful and pure she was beloved by all who knew her and her death is a profound sorrow to her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
J R
Julia Millspaugh
Josie
Feorina Remedy Promoted for Chills and Fever
Feorina for chills and fever marketed as a prompt and certain remedy. Sold by W H Jones and Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Jones & Bro
New American Encyclopedia Volume Announces Low Price
Volume one of Crear Excyclor epia. from the Library of Universal Knowledge is issued September 20 with 736 pages and cloth binding at 50 cents to $1.00. Fifty volumes planned with two new issues monthly, specimen volumes available at 10 cents postage. American Book Exchange, 65 Beekman Street, New York promotes a ten dollar complete encyclopedia and a large catalog of standard works sold direct to buyers to cut costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library of Universal Knowledge
Morocco
Russia
United States
American Book Exchance
Beekman Street
New York
Black Hawk Local News Roundup
Mr Jesse Hadley and family headed for Nebraska this week. The Sabbath School Convention at the Quaker Church drew a good crowd, next at Center last Sabbath in October at 2 PM. A literary society organized at No 1 with officers J M Hadley president E L Hutchin vice Carrie Hinshaw secretary W W Duke janitor. Methodists seek to reorganize Pleasant Grove Sunday School. The Republican team led by Boling McKenney Rutherford Chester and Herring spoke at Center but failed to sway about thirty attendees mixture of Republicans Democrats and Greenbackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk
Jesse Hadley
Nebraska
J. M. Hadley
E. L. Hutchin
Carrie Hinshaw
W. W. Duke
Pleasant Grove
Messrs
Boling
McKenney
Rutheford
Chester
Herring
Ac Center
Meade
Mr. Herring
Center
Stubbs
Dr King’s New Discovery for Throat and Lung Cures
Stop That Cough. Suffering with coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever consumption loss of voice or throat tickling use Dr King’s New Discovery. Over one million bottles used last year with satisfaction. Trial bottle free or regular size for 31.00 Clarke and Son offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Clarke & Son
Perlee notes weddings deaths and community events
Rumors hint at a Perlee township wedding as neighbors speculate on names Bevu Pierce and others. Personal notices include Mr Fred Houghton building a 16 by 26 foot house, Mr Robert Hannah returning from Kansas, and a Perlee Antioch Sabbath School picnic planned. Deaths record Mrs Catharine M McDonald age 36 and Willy McKee age nine, with brief funeral details. Local politics note Pierce Culbertson Beck gaining votes at a past meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Houghton
Center
Robert Hannah
Larned
Kansas
Mac
Perlee
Messrs
Pierce
Culbertson
Beck
Antioch
Wm. Simmons
Jefferson County
Catharine M. McDonald
Fairfield Township
Iowa
Snook
Fairfield
Willy
John T
Martha McKee
Edward Davis
Bell DeFrance
Charivari
Fall progress and travels near our district
The district reports fall progress with Mr Virgil Mowery as teacher. Mrs Jane Chandler returns from Washington visit. James Abraham and wife return from Nebraska trip. James Tait plans a new dwelling after a fire loss. Jack frosts arrive as autumn sets in. Sorghum making proceeds with a fun season for children. Mrs 8 J Fryer and Griffin Abraham and wife visit friends in Illinois. Preaching at Fairview school house October 10 by Rev Elliot. a good meeting is expected. Farmer GIRL
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Mowery
Jane Chandler
Washington
James Abraham
Nebraska
James Tait
Jack
J. Fryer
Griffin Abraham
Ilinois
Fairview School
Mr. Elliot
Glendale Notes Chronicle Local Foibles and Farm News
Glendale notes cover local residents like Michael Damm and Mable Toothaxer with mentions of visits, crops turning green, and a small barn being built. It records a medicine ad, a Dr Bull’s Baltimore Pills plug, and a detailed Buchanan and Lockridge Township Sunday School convention program at Salina with sessions, speakers, and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan and Lockridge Township
Salina
A Good Place to Buy Dry Goods in Fairfield
Fairfield shoppers are urged to visit the New York Store opposite the National Bank run by Godfrey Eiihorn. The store touts a new elegant line of cashmeres and winter dress goods with a full, complete stock and prices claimed to be unbeatable in Fairfield. The ad invites the public to try him and see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
New York
National Bank
Godfrey Eiihorn
Settlement notice from Drs King and Fellows
Drs King and Fellows have placed their books and notes in my hands for immediate settlement. Persons knowing themselves indebted to them will please call at my office and settle. The books must be settled up forthwith, or cost incurred. Taos. D Evans, Freeman and Towney do all kinds of engraving on short notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter & Hughes
City Omnibus Line
Seegett House
Fairfield
Town
Fall and Winter Bonnets and Hats Preview
I have returned from Chicago and am ready to show new fall and winter hats. A professional trimmer has been secured to please customers. Mrs. C. H. Rice invites shoppers to Freeman and Townley for good watches at little money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
C. H. Rice
Allmayer Brothers advertise Fairfield coal bank opening
The Richardson Bank coal bank near Fairfield promotes a big fall trade with low bedrock prices. Tuos Lorine Tuos Russe A CRUE claim abundant smithing coal and grazing coal on hand and promise a complete assortment of goods. They urge the public to call and buy where the most and best goods are kept, aiming for the largest trade this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson Bank
Fairfield
Lorine
Allmayer Bro’s
Leather Goods and Saddlery Stock Offered at Cash Prices
A dealer advertises a large stock on hand including Leather Saddlery Hardware Shoe Harness Makers Findings Saddles Bridles Whips Blankets Robes and Carriage Tops ready to fit spring wagons or buggies all available at the lowest cash prices.
Loans on farms and city property offered by H C Rowntree
Loans from two to fifteen years at 8 9 and 10 percent interest on sums of 200 and up. Money ready in from three to ten days. Repayable in installments to suit borrower. Office in Wells Garrettson's bank. Also fashion updates from Allmayer Bros. with new ready made styles and a noted fall overcoat stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Rowntree
Wells & Garrettson’s
Notice of temporary dental office assignment at Philadelphia College of Dental Surgery
During my absence this winter at the Philadelphia College of Dental Surgery my office will be in charge of a competent dentist Dr M B Cullom late of Mr Pleasant He will remain until my return T L James Dentist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia College of Dental Surgery
M. B. Cullom
Mr. Pleasant
T. L. James
Quillen Offers Exclusive Merchant Tailoring in Wells Block
J. W. Quillen runs the citys sole exclusive merchant tailoring shop in Wells block on the east side of the square. He stocks worsted and mohair fabrics in French and English styles, tailor trims, gents furnishing goods, plus Bonaparte cassimeres, satinetts, jeans, tweeds, flankets, blankets, and yarns. He can fit a suit to a dot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells’ Block
Prominent Patent Medicines and Remedies Advertised
A scanned page lists multiple remedies with prices and vendors including C. S. Clarke & Son, Hufford & Bradshaw, McIntosh Electricity Belt and Battery Co, and Hufford & Bradshaw again. Products include Salve for skin eruptions, Dr Jaque's German Worm Cake, Uncle Sam's Nerve and Bone Liniment, Dr Winchell's Teething Scrap, Uncleam's Condition Powder, Daylight Liver Pills, Eilert's Extract of War and Wild Cherry, and Harness Oil. It notes sales in Chicago and widespread distribution by local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaque
Hufford & Bradshaw
Uncle Sam
McIntosh Electricity Belt and Battery Co
Jackson Street
Chicago
Eilert
Halfford & Bradshaw
Lufford & Bredshaw
Mufford & Bradshaw
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Tribune
Lowa
Far West
Eldon
Keokuk
Dane
Q’ BR
N.Y
Sl&k
Assengers
TRIS
Alti & PL. R.R
Clark Street
D. R. Duncan
John B. Gough
Dungan
President Hayes
Nickerson
Greene
Rock Island Road
Trenton
Leavenworth
Burlington Hawkeye
Chicago Before It Was Here. Mr. G
M. A. McCorp
Too
MorGan Epwards
Baptist Church
Vaught
Perlee and Vicinity
Fairview, Black Hawk Township
Glendale
Michael Damm
Mr. Simmons
York
Eta McNamara
Penn Township
Mable Toothaxer
M. McNarama
J. G. Foote
E. Y. Carl
Joel Bates
T. Y. Lynch
J.S. Caviness
Fairthla
Alex. Hopkirk
Lockridge
Sam. Horton
Thomas Bell
Hiram Heaton
J. A. Spielman
P.O. Bodkin
TI. Boyd
Jacob Funk
Freeman & Towney
Freeman &Townley
G. D. McGaw & CO
West Side Square
Fairfield, IA
Geo, A. Wells
Banks
G. A. Garrettson
L.C. Farmer& Sons
Banan Hefs
Pln. Woods
D. H. Worthington
M. D
Northeast Corner Park
Tros
J. C. Sutton
Park
Hufford & Bradshaw's Drug Store
J. F. King
Lowell
Drs. Kinc & Lowell
HOMO@PATHISTS
Slagle & Acheson’s
T. L. Janes
Clarke & Son’s
J. B. Monfort
Sheward
South Side Square
C. W. Lewis
Freeman and Townley’s
J. W. Quillen
Middle Hall
Jordan Block
J.J. Cummings
Frank Frean
Iowa Legion of Honor
Queen City
Geo. A. Wells
M.S. Crawtorp
Buckle
C. 8
J. Dahlman
Yers’ Building
Southwest Corner Square
West Locust Street
JAS. Bemis
CRAY
the Glay Medicine CO
Mecmamee's Broox
Darack, Mom
Francis Abbott
Morris’ Jewelry Store
Will
Gen'l’s
Laarich & Junk
Queensware
Georgia
O14 Drug Store
Oli Drug Store
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