Smoke La Rosa 5-cent cigar and fall bargains
A jumble of notices lists Smoke La Rosa cigars, fall bargains at Boston clothiers, social by Presbyterian ladies, premium lists, insurance offerings, Hood's Sarsaparilla, and a testimonial about Allcock's Porous Plasters. Also mentions reunions, travel, local shipping, and archeological finds with brief citizen notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.W. White
United States
Gaines & Kirkpatrick
Presbyterian Ladies
Bradshaw & Thoma’s
McGaw & Shoults
Tribune
Jones & Fullen
Hood
Fresh oysters and notices from Fairfield listings
Local items announce fresh oysters at P O Restaurant and shoe bargains at C L McGaw. Community notes cover a court opening next Monday, a Jefferson County Insurance Union meeting, an upcoming Chicago Exposition excursion sale, a marriage, and health ads for Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O
Boston Clothiers
Jefferson County Insurance Union
Court House
Fairfield
Chicago
Frank Light
Laura E. Moyer
R. M. Moyer
D. C. Smith
the Tribune
Elegant Home Wedding Links Town to Chicago Couple
A family ceremony at the Semon residence on West Burlington Street formed a notable event with autumn flowers lantern lighting and a Mendelssohn march. Dr Hugh P Nelson and Miss Marie Dorotha Lemon wed under a bell arch with Rev Lentz officiating. The bride wore cream silk mull with Valenciennes lace and a rosebud wreath. the groom wore black. A celebratory supper followed and gifts recalled friends in Ohio as the couple planned to move to Chicago next Monday amid good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Semon
West Burlington Street
Hugh P. Nelson
Marie Dorotha Lemon
Mendelssohn
L. M. Lentz
Mr. Nelson
Ohio
Chicago
Fairfield
Parsons College opens with record freshman class and improvements
Opening day at Parsons College drew eager students and visitors. President Ewing and Rev Magill welcomed newcomers as 16 entered the college department and 35 the preparatory division, with the freshman class anticipated to reach around 40, the largest yet. Improvements include painted corridors and a reopened reading room, signaling bright prospects for 1888 89 as Time crowns Old Parsons with light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
Magill
Parsons
Arnold
Congregational Church
Fairfield
Parsons College
Agricultural fair adds races and rules for speed events
The Executive Board of the agricultural society met to establish new classes in speed and endurance. Added events include a three year old trotting race with a $30 purse, a pacing race of $30, and a plug race for untrained horses with a $15 purse. An entrance fee of 10 percent applies. Stallions and horses trained by professionals are excluded from the farmers' trot. Hiram Heaton named superintendent of gates and tickets. Divisional superintendents to report at 9 AM and 1 PM daily. Judges will vote by ballot with no consulting on merit and each award decided separately by majority.
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C. W. Worman
Centerville
San Francisco
Bradshaw & Thoma
Mary Wall
Cora
Goshen
Oregon
Charles City
Iowa
Great Britain
the Agricultural Society
Hiram Heaton
Secetary
Grand Avenue
Molock
Prof. Ward
Armstrong
Crand
Maggie Sullivan remembered for quiet charity in Fairfield
Mrs Maggie Sullivan of Fairfield died September 1 after typho malarial fever. Born Burling ton September 16, 1861, she married James Sullivan October 23, 1879. She leaves husband two daughters a baby son and a life of selfless devotion. Funeral at the Catholic church tomorrow at 1000 A M.
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Fairfield
Maggie’ Sullivan
Maggie Finley
Burlington
James Sullivan
Chautauqua Circle Urges Subscriptions for Club Rate
Members of the Chautauqua circle are asked to hand in their Chautauquan subscriptions to Miss Herring and secure the club rate.
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Herring
Liberty township Democratic Club to Nominate Ticket Saturday
The Democratic club of Liberty township will meet at the school house at Libertyville at 7 P.M. Saturday evening Sept. 29 to nominate a township ticket. Nl. H. SITEwArt, Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Club
Liberty Township
Libertyville
H. Sitewart
Papillon Skin Cure Discovered After Accidental Plant Work
Clarke We Junkin offers Papillon, a flax extract skin remedy discovered when handling pulp with eruptions, blemishes, or scrofulous symptoms. After a decade of experiments it claims to cure skin issues, with sales totaling over a million bottles in two years. Large bottles priced at $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Clarke We Junkin
Advertised Letters List at Fairfield Post Office 1888
Following is a list of letters remaining uncalled for in the Fairfield post office as of September 11 1888 Those asking for them should state that the letters have been advertised Names include Gronberge M L Johnson S H McCoy H R Moore and Moore Per gue Mathias Rush Jennie S Sin clare Mrs Mary Stewart Mrs G J Stewart F S Swope John
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Fairfield
Gronberge
M. L
Johnson
S. H
McCoy
H. R
Moore & Moore
Pergue
Mathias
Rush
Jennie S
Sinclare
Mary
Stewart
G. J
F.S
Swope
John
Papillon Catarrh Cure Claims Superior Results
An extract of flax named Papillon is advertised as a purely vegetable, scientifically prepared remedy for catarrh, hay fever, colds and similar ailments. The ad states it is harmless and has sold 7,000 gallons in two years, with large bottles at $1.50 at Clarke and Junkin's drug store.
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Clarke & Junkin
Community Fair Credits Many Fans And Helpers
The article lauds Mr. Herman and collaborators including Prof Jules Wright and the C B Q band for a successful fair. It lists workers such as Sam Prentis Llurst Weiscarver Mr Hitchner Frank Slowlett Llallie Dale Frank Moeinr Mr Carpenter and Mrs Nerman, and notes entry books at Galvin & Ross after the 15th. It advertises five cheap harvest excursions via the Great Rock Island Route with dates and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Slowlett
Llallie Dale
Frank Moeinr
Mr. Carpenter
J. H. Werman
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakota
Wm. Rickey
Davenport
E. A
Loolbrook
Ils
SwayNe’s OINTMENT Claims Universal Skin Cure
An advertisement promotes SwayNe’s OINTMENT as a universal skin cure for any case of tetter salt rheum ringworm piles itch sores pimples eczema and all itchy eruptions with no internal medicine required. It touts potency effectiveness and a low cost.
Swayne's Ointment Promises Tumor Relief and Healing
Describes moisture intense itching and nighttime symptoms leading to tumors that bleed and ulcerate if untreated. Claims Swayne's Ointment stops itching and bleeding heals ulcers and removes tumors in most cases. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
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Lowa
Judge Liggett
Pennsylvania
W. T. Riper
Los Angeles
California
Allcock
J. F. Davenport
Canarsie
New York
Bonaparte
Hufstedler & Whitham’s
John Ketty
C. L. McGaw
Dr. L. Coox
Salina Cleveland Club
West Side
J. A. Spixrman & Sons
B. Allmayer & Bro
M. Allmayer
J. B. Oreendorff
Bloomington
Illinois
W. E. Cowen
Tne Tribune
Dr. Jones
Avrour
V. J.turner
Lizzie Suess
Turner
Crawford
Jones
Guy of
Messrs. Bates and Sperry
William Gossick
E. M. Allender
Ben. Gossick
Clark Vannestrand
Creston
Mr. Welch
Welch
Keosauqua
Hunt & Howard
America
Old Reliable Shoe
Tunt & Howard
Wilson Block
Southside
JE Roth &Co
J.C. Thorne
Haldlone
Horte
Silas
Broadhead
Patro
J.e.roth & CO
Nelson Semon
Boston
Galvin & Ross
MO. Davies
Sec’y
Aachen
ROYAL
Msocurpy
Soulonivncans
RovaritiKi
Powrer Co
Wail St
N.Y
J. C. Thorae
North Side Square
Pairfield
Buckiens
Eczema
Stohy
Raby
Castoria
Miss
Vinal Setitlement
District Court of
Jefferson County
Edw. Campbell, Jr
Sarah Moore
A. D
State of
R.h.dufford
R. H. Hufford
Jefferson
City of
County of Jefferson
State of Iowa
District Court
RK Hh. Hufford
Samuel Reed
Cor. Square
S&s
ONE Price Clothing Establishment
J. Herrar
Pharield
OWL
Vali
Grenier Bros
Burr Robbins
Royal European Railroad
Gie Rirg
Atlband
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