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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1905
Page
15
A Bloomfield Iowa column lists numerous visitors and residents such as Mrs. I. O. Kemble, Mrs. Reynolds, and Mrs. Wade. The piece notes weddings, travels to Dallas and Kansas City, family farewells, church services, and a detailed obituary for Mrs. C. Sheckelton, including birth date, marriage, and survivors.
McElvany's Shoes markets three advantages over rivals. They are made by skilled factories to ensure proper fit. Prices are lower with durable Baby and Ladies' Shoes offered at savings, including Ladies' Fine Shoes and Solid Everyday Shoes about 50 cents cheaper per pair.
Alex Bergquist died suddenly Monday morning at the home of Mrs. C. E. Noble in Fairfield at age fifty six. He had been in poor health but the death was unexpected and shocking. He and his wife had lived in Oklahoma five years before returning to Fairfield to stay with Mrs. Noble. He had been a member of the English Lutheran church since 1896 and funeral services were held at Mrs. Noble’s home led by Rev. Luther Bright. He is survived by his wife a sister and a brother.
Mrs. Shackelton, wife of engineer Geo S. Shackelton, died after a brief illness two weeks after their June marriage in Per lee Iowa. The couple had returned to Mine No 1 life and home was prepared. she remained cheerful until death.
The M E church reopened after remodeling at an estimated cost of 4000 dollars. A rally drew 714 in attendance before the re dedication sermon by Dr Hancher of SWU. Dr Parsons of Parsons College was among visiting clergy. A revival follows with daily 2 30 pm services. The notice also urges shoppers to stock up on clothing at sale prices.
Al W Martin brings a grand revival of Uncle Tom's Cabin to the Grand Opera House on Monday October 23 with a company of fifty white performers and a chorus of twenty to portray enslaved characters plus plantation numbers. A concert band and orchestra will perform at 1 pm near the southwest square and again at 7 30 pm in front of the theatre drawing crowds.
Plans to get rich are often frustrated by sudden breakdown due to dyspepsia or constipation. Brace up and take Dr King’s New Life Pills to remove clogging materials and give you a new start. Cure headache and dizziness too. At Frank S Shriner’s drug store, 25¢, guaranteed. Oct.
A public sale one mile southeast of Fairfield Iowa on Thursday Oct 26 begins at 10 am. Sale includes brood mare, three year old mare, roadster suckling colt, five milch cows, 20 Poland China hogs, sheep chickens hay implements and more. Free lunch at 11. Terms cash under 10 dollars, over 10 dollars 12 months credit with note bearing 7 percent. 8 percent if late. Removal only after settlement.
Farm news notes Saturday rain welcomed by farmers who say the moisture is needed to advance fall plowing as some ground had become too dry to work properly.
Plain and ribbed hose for ladies and children advertised as bought direct from the mill at right prices and sold right. The copy emphasizes value and direct-to-consumer savings with straightforward pricing.
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