Passenger and Freight Train Schedules for Fairfield Iowa
The Tribune lists daily passenger trains including No 4 Mail at 4:35 pm No 3 Mail at 11 am No 2 Atlantic Express at 4:50 am and No 1 Express at 11 am. Freight trains West No 22 6:15 am No 13 6:15 am No 20 9:27 am No 15 5:50 pm No 18 9:30 pm No 17 9:30 pm. Note No 13 connects with morning east and west trains at Eldon for Keokuk and Des Moines.
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Jast
Eldon
Keokuk
Des Moines
N. Y
Liberty to inspect at R T and P R R ticket office
Notice says the document may be found on file at all times at ticket office no 56 Clark Street Chicago where friends are free to call and examine it.
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Clark Street
Chicago
Family in desperate trek to Mt Pleasant amid poverty
A severely distressed family from Missouri, including several women, ragged children, and a raving old man, traveled through Fairfield bound for Mt Pleasant. Bystanders offered money and food as the group, seeking relatives in Henry county, pressed on with barely any clothes and evident suffering.
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Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
Missouri
Henry County
Holland Strengthening Tonic and Liver Invigorator Boosts Digestion
The product claims rapid popular approval with proven results. It says the tonic cures dyspepsia indigestion kidney and liver disease weakness constipation acidity and other liver and stomach ailments. J L Taylor & Co Ottumwa Iowa advertise it with Hufford Bradshaw as sellers.
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J. L. Taylor & Co
Ottumwa
Iowa
Hufford & Bradshaw
Old Settlers of the County Hold First Reunion
The Oxvp Sett ers held their first general meeting at Slagle and Acheson grove east of town drawing an estimated 2500 to 3000 attendees. Hon. C. W. Slagle gave the address, with officers elected for the year including President C. W. Slagle and Secretary W. W. Junkin.
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Oxvp
Slagle & Acheson Grove
Hayden
C. W. Slagle
N. B. Mitchell
Politician Funk Sparks Mock Speech at Local Rally
The crowd heard Jacob Funk attack Democrats with wild claims while praising John H Gear and southern debt ideas. The scene grew chaotic as supporters mocked his rhetoric, ending with the reporter noting a chill in the night and a plug for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup.
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Opera House
Jacob Funk
Balderdash
Bonecombe
John H. Gear
Democratic Party
Liberty
Union
Don Quixottc Funk
Mr. Funk
Bragg
Wisconsin
Committee On Claims
Saloon Closures and Local Notices Across the County
Election day closes saloons by law as boards plan to canvass votes. Reports show health improving, comment on a new court house, and a busy social scene with minstrel shows, weddings, and lectures. Local business changes include law firm dissolution and Loudon Works sale.
Local Orders Elect Iowa Officials in Encampment
Mr Tuos D Evans of this city was elected Grand Treasurer of the Odd Fellows' Encampment of Iowa. B F Snyder of Brighton was elected Grand Patriarch.
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Tuos. D. Evans
Odd Fellows
Iowa
B. F. Snyder
Brighton
Harrowing cry prompts baby relief claim by Dr Bull ad
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Bull's Baby Syrup claiming instant relief for distressed infants. It notes the product is available at all drug stores and targets sympathetic readers with the promise of soothing a crying baby.
Holland Cough Syrup advertised by Ottumwa firm
General claims about curing coughs colds and pulmonary diseases are made for Holland Cough Syrup. It is described as pleasant and suitable for children. Pricing is 25 cents and 50 cents per bottle. J. L. Taylor & Co. are proprietors, Ottumwa Iowa, with Hufford & Bradshaw selling it.
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J. L.taylor & Co
Ottumwa
Iowa
Hufford & Bradshaw
Biddeford Bulldozing Allegation Confirmed by Col. Harper
Col. Jesse Harper defends claim of ministerial bulldozing in Biddeford Maine. Harper recounts Maine campaign events and a minister targeted for supporting Greenback candidates. The episode sparked regional political friction and threats over the nomination.
Hackett Third Annual Lecture Course Prospects
A prospectus for Hackett's Third Annual Lecture Course promises talent equal to prior years with guests including James Kay Applebee and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Prices reduced to 2.00 for season tickets and 0.35 per show. reserved seats 0.50. Opening lecture by Applebee on Dickens set for Nov. 3 with ticket sales starting Oct. 29 at Inghram's. Subscribers may reserve seats two days early.
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Hackett
Wm. Parsons
Ireland
James Kay Applebee
London
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
A. P. Burbank
Alfred J. Knight
Charles Dickens
Inghram’s
Local News Briefs On Residents And Moves
G D McGaw and family returned from Chicago Monday. Mrs Ed Craine and daughter Mamie plan to join Mr Craine in Missouri Valley for their new home. Mrs Susan Vorhees left Le Grand after a week and returned home Monday evening. D M Parrott of Batavia was in the city yesterday. Will Merridith from the 99 Cent store returns from Chicago preparing to open a store in Oskaloosa. Raym Wells, ex press office worker, left for Des Moines to join American Express Co. Raym is praised as a dependable worker. Des Moines has many young men. Fairfield is scarce.
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Board of Supervisors
Wells’ Hall
Henry Harrison
Perlee
Jacos Funx
Iowa
Kate Garrettson
Muscatine
Fairfield
Frank Kauffman
St. Louis
RuTu Herr
RD & Wilson
Rutherford
Wilson
Loudon
Ward Lamson
Turney
Frank Greene
Des Moines
Rock Island
Greene
Boling
C.D. Leggett
Turoven
Shaffer Tux Tripune
State Agricultural Board of Kansas
Alfred Gray
G. D. McGaw
Chicago
Ed. Craine
Mamie
Oskaloosa
Raym. Wells
Express
American Express Co
Raym
Deg Moines
County Election Returns
The county canvass is incomplete and provisional figures show statewide ticket results. Some townships lack greenback data or mix it with Democratic totals, so all unclear votes are placed in the Trimble column and will be corrected next week.
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Trimble
Campbell
Coal for the Winter Opens Richardson Bank Coal Bank
The owners Loring Russell and A Crue announce the reopening of the Richardson Bank coal bank two and a half miles west of Fairfield. They advertise smithing coal and grazing coal on hand and promise a complete assortment of each kind. They urge the public to call.
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Richardson Bank
Fairfield
Tuos
Loring
Russell
A. Crue
MR WEST ELECTED DESPITE ATTACKS IN COUNTY AND TOWNSHIPS
The Democrat party notes Mr West’s victory amid hostile attacks. He carried the township by 113 votes in a 150 minority area and holds an 18 vote county lead pending canvass. Two years ago his majority was 200 plus. Lockridge township shifted to Black by 105 this year.
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West
Fairfield
Lockridge Township
White
Lockridge
Black
Col. Culbertson
Culbertson
Campaign in Culbertson county arouses spirited campaign
The county campaign drew intense public interest with Col. Culbertson leading a vigorous four week effort. He spoke twice daily, visited key towns, and earned broad Republican support despite a late start and personal sacrifices. The narrative notes that his defeat ended the effort.
Defeat of a Democratic Candidate Regretted by Editorial
The piece notes the defeat stemmed from strong Republican turnout and party pressure in the county. It laments the loss of a capable legislator and expresses hope his efforts in the campaign will be rewarded in time.
Stubbs Delivers Democratic Finance Critique at Wells Hall
An audience of about 75 heard Hon. D. P. Stubbs Saturday night. He argued the country’s finances are mismanaged by Republicans and presented Democratic positions on abolishing national banks currency issued by the government remonetization of silver and honoring bond contracts with the same rigor. The talk was described as able logical and eloquent with attendees wishing for a larger audience.
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D. P. Stubbs
Wells’ Hall
Democratic Party
Mr. Stubbs
Stubbs
Engraving and dental services change hands in Fairfield
Freeman and Townley advertise engraving on short notice. Dr James dental rooms under Clarke's drug store now in charge of Dr Callom until James returns. Cul lom praised as a fine dentist with reasonable prices. Allmayer Bros anticipate massive fall trade offering bedrock prices as they push for the lowest figures.
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Freeman & Townley
Dr. James
Clarke
M. B. Callom
Pleasant
James
Cullom
Allmayer Bro’s
Fairfield
Leather and Saddlery Stock at Freeman and Townley
W. Lewis advertises a large stock of leather, saddlery hardware, saddles, bridles, whips, blankets, robes, harness makers findings, and carriage tops. Low cash prices and a sale on one hundred dozen silver plated knives offered by Freeman and Townley.
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Freeman and Townley’s
MONEY TO LOAN ON FARMS AND CITY PROPERTY
Money to loan on improved farms and city property in sums of 200 and upwards at 8 9 and 10 percent interest. Term two to fifteen years with payment in installments. Funds available in three to ten days. H C Rowntree offices in Wells and Garrettson's bank. Also AD for Allmayer Bros clothing offers new fall styles and cheap overcoats with daily arrivals.
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H. C. Rownttree
Wells & Garrettson’s Bank
Allmayer Bro’s
Dentist Dr. M. B. Cullom to Temporarily Run Office
In my absence this winter at the Philadelphia College of Dental Surgery, Dr. M. B. Cullom of Mt. Pleasant will oversee the office. He will remain until my return. T. L. James, Dentist.
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Philadelphia College of Dental Surgery
M. B. Cullom
Mt. Pleasant
T. L. James
Marriage Report and Local Election Notes
The notice records a marriage on Tuesday October 13 at J P G M F Bottorff's residence between Samuel Bell and Ida Pierce. It also notes a quiet township election with 210 votes cast and reports on local figures including J W Hutchins winning by seventy two majority while commenting on party scratches and local politics.
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Alvin Hinshaw
George Bartow
G. M. F. Bottorff
J. P
Samuel Bell
Ida Pierce
Black Hawk
J. ‘Ft. Hutchins
Mac
Buckle's Arnican Salve For Skin Ailments Sale
Buckle's Arnican Salve claimed best in the world for cuts bruises sores chaps and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Clarke & Son.
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Buckle
C. 5S
Clarke & Son
Insurance payout for GD Quigley home loss in Forts Iowa
George Quigley certifies receiving 200 dollars for dwelling loss and 200 dollars for household goods from Burlington Insurance Co after his Sept 18 1879 fire. He praises prompt adjustment and payment and endorses the insurer to others. Special Agent H Rowntree handles Fairfield inquiry.
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Forts
Iowa
Burlington Insurance Co
Geo. Quigley
RowntreEsx
Fair Field
Wanted Fifty Cavalry Horses and One Hundred Mules
WANTED Forties for cavalry horses and one hundred mules at Fairfield on October 20 and 21, 1879. J T Holmes & Co of Kansas City advertise the sale to bidders. Also Clifford & Browns Patent mentioned and Freeman & Townley offer affordable watches.
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Fairfield
Tuesay
J.T. Holmes & CO
Eighth and
Delaware Sts
Kansas City
Lumber Yard Relocated Near Original Site
The lumber yard of Mr. W. A. Moore has been moved about one block south from its former location. Moore offers a large, complete stock of lumber and invites buyers to compare prices, promising to sell as low as any firm in the city.
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W. A. Moore
Preventive and patent remedies advertised by Hufford Bradshaw
A compact advertisement page promoting Dr Jaques German Worm Cake Uncle Sam Nerve and Bone Liniment Oil and other cures. It touts electrical treatment pamphlets from McIntosh Electricity Belt and Battery Co. and Kilert Extract of Tar and Wild Cherry. It claims stock feed benefits and teething syrup with price 25 cents a bottle. Hufford Bradshaw is the selling agent.
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Jaque
Hufford & Bradshaw
Uncle Sam
McIntosh Electricity Belt and Battery Co
Jackson Street
Chicago
Eilert
Wally
Kilert
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Jim Blaine
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de la Matyr
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Gov
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J. H. Gear Sateen
Ee Campbell
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Dung
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Renee Ceeeee
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J. T. Hutchins
Io Ie Chichester
Ris
G. P. Bartow
T. D. Evans
Meltner
Surveyor
J Reed
New Court House
Perrery
Lewenne
Wtf
Hes
MR. West
Nersecincersen Peereer
Locust Grove
Polk Sorter
Black Hawk Teen
Fairfield Poor
Buchanan
Round Prairie
B. Allmayer & Bro
W. Lewis
J. W. Quillen
Wells’ Block
Geo. A. Wells
Banks
G. A. Garrettson
Sam
L. C. Farmer & Sons
Bankers
D. H. Worthington
Wells & Gerrettson’s Bank
DR. Mohr
Northeast Corner Park
T toSp
DR. J. €. Sutton
Vpark
Stafford & Bradshaw's Drug Store
J. E. King
J. S. Lowell
Drs. Kinc & Lowell
Slagle & Acheson’s
Park
Clarke & Son’s
J. B. Monfort
Sheward
Fairfield Lodge
Middle Hall
Jordan Block
M. J.J. Cummings
Frank FrGan
Queen City Lodge No
M.S. Crawrorp
J. Dahlman
Southwest Corner Square
West Locust Street
Jas. Bemis
Clifford & Brown
Will
Gent’s
Uarichl Jom
Queensware
Merich & Jones
Jordan
Georgia
Baxter & Hughes
City Omnibus Line
Leggett House
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