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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1898
Page
6
Professor Alvin P. Barnaby of Hartsville Indiana reports full recovery from a nervous breakdown. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his nervous system and overall vigor after weeks of indigestion and fatigue.
Doings from Ames report hogs shipped from Iowa Agricultural College in Ames to St. Petersburg Russia for Russian government experimental work. Separately Marshalltown records the death of Mrs. Sarah McMillan aged 92, early settler of Marshall County, who died at a daughter’s home with five children, twenty one grandchildren and thirty two great grandchildren.
James Havik Jr the sole Iowa City participant in the battle that destroyed Cervera’s fleet is home on a 15 day furlough. He earned a strong gunner record in the engagement and may receive a promotion. He rejoins the Oregon at the Brooklyn navy yards.
Mrs. W. 8. Belden of the Sioux City Political Equality club after a four week stay at Chickamauga park condemns the division hospital at Camp Thomas. She personally cared for Sioux City’s sick men and asserts the worst is yet to be told.
The Republican convention denounced as an administration body in all actions and speeches. Senator Allison was permanent chairman. platforms praised McKinley and the war, gold standard, and tariff reforms. Delegates praised war effort, debated committee selections, and invited cross party support for future economic policies.
Reuben Ellmaker born Perry county Penna June 3 1816 died Aug 29 1898 age 82 2 26. Married Clarinda C. Mosier Feb 20 1848. six children born. Survived by one son Solon Elimaker and daughter in Des Moines Iowa. wife and four other children predeceased. Came to county in 1838. lived sixty years on the homestead. funeral at Dunkard church Aug 31 attended by many.
Claiming to cure back pain kidneys malaria and nervous troubles the ad touts Electric Bitters as a natural veget able tonic for liver function blood purification and nerve support. It promises relief from constipation headaches fainting spells sleeplessness and melancholy with a money back guarantee at fifty cents a bottle from J D McDowell's drug store.
The thirty second annual G A R encampment opened in Cincinnati with Labor Day parades and bright decorations. Commander in Chief Gobin, Rear Admiral Kelley, and other leaders arrived as large crowds gathered. Camp fires and reunions filled music halls as the week began and veterans noted General Buell's illness.
Alfonso Sandon was found burned to death in his Oshkosh home. Investigators say he was murdered for $400 kept in the house, and the blaze was to hide the crime. Tenant Joseph Cranfield drove Sandon home the night he died and was the last to see him alive. Sandon had named Cranfield’s wife in a will, prompting authorities to promise a major development.
A Sunday storm near Webster City Iowa brought heavy rain wind and large hail that damaged property worth about 50000 across a six mile by twelve mile area north of the city. Several people caught outdoors were seriously injured by hailstones.
Santa Fe reports ex convict Ezquil Cane who escaped jail is now believed to have murdered three women in five years. He is linked to the clubbed death of Lola Gallings de Warn near the city and is suspected in prior Albuquerque killings, including a Japanese woman in 1895 and a woman named Trout who was intimate with her.
About 30 to 40 neighbors and friends gathered August 25 at the Montgomery home north of Salina to honor Mr. and Mrs. James Montgomery before they move to a new house in Fairfield. Rev. Taylor led songs, a Bible was presented to Mrs. Montgomery, and a meal and social time followed with many friends listed by name.
The column records a series of community happenings: Barny Gifford builds a barn. Abraham Maddox buys a horse in Batavia. Ellmaker family visits W. E. Cowan. timothy seed delivery. Sheriff Black active on streets. Frank Sullivan heads to St. Louis for tobacco business. illnesses in the Smith and Glause families. A. L. Hoyt hauls sweet potatoes to Eldon. Elder C. W. Peasant holding a Dunkard church meeting until about the 18th. land transfers involving Wm Chamberlin, Basto, and Des Moines township. Massie rents Rodibaugh farm near Birmingham. George Simons to move to Geo. Newland's farm. Will Bennett assists with stock. recent rains. opening of school with Charles McClain as principal and Mame McCormick as assistant. visits from W. Gosick of Fairfield. H. L. Rodibaugh to take fine chickens to Eldon fair. attendance at a love feast in Onroe county. Rev Joseph Gilchrist of Fairfield accompanying.
Market brief notes Corn down 24 to 26 cents per bushel Oats down 17 to 18 cents Rye down 28 to 30 cents per bushel. Price movement indicates broad slide in grain commodities affecting farmers and traders in the agricultural sector.
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