Eloquence and Partisanship at Old Settlers’ Reunion
A report on Hon. S. M. Clark of Gate City delivering a pointed speech to Jefferson county old settlers. The piece notes his strong oratory, praise for American liberty, and sharp contrasts with England on slavery, war, and labor wages. It questions his historical accuracy on Gen. Packingham and highlights wage comparisons in Keokuk Belfast and Seattle.
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S. M. Clark
Gate City
Old Settlers
Isis Lps
Sam
Clark
England
United States
Englound
Lossing
Packingham
Harrison
Thames
Tecumseh
Washington
Maj
Andre
Keokuk
Belfast
Ireland
Germany
Seattle
Washington Territory
Jefferson County
Comparing J I Gear and J J Seerley as tariff and railroad advocates
The text contrasts J I Gear as a monopoly aligned figure backing high tariffs and railroad interests with J J Seerley presented as a representative of the people favoring lower tariffs. It frames Gear as pro-railroad power, while Seerley stands for the common citizen.
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J. I. Gear
J.J. Seerley
Seerley
Maine Election Shows Strong Democratic Rise Across States
The Maine results confirm a substantial Democratic victory with a 1,214 drop in the Republican governor's majority since 1884. Democrats gain over 5 percent on their own vote while Republicans rise about 2 percent. Prohibition shows a 150 percent gain amid scattered votes.
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Blaine
Maine
Chicago Times
Michican
Cleveland
Michigan
Minnesota
Illinois
Putnam
Dutnam
Senate
New York
Harrison
Democratic Pole Raising Rally Opens Campaign in Fairfield
Democrats of Fairfield and Jefferson County plan the first campaign rally on Saturday September 29 under the Cleveland and Thurman club and county central committee. Speeches by W W Witmer J J Seerley and W J Jeffries will follow a large hickory pole raising.
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Fairfield
W. W. Witmer
J. J. Seerley
W. J. Jeffries
Jefferson County
Cleveland and Thurman Club
County Central Committee
Des Moines
Burlington
Congress
Mt. Pleasant
Thurman
Funeral Sermon for Mrs Maggie Sullivan at St Marys Church
The funeral Mass for Mrs Maggie Sullivan was held at St Marys Catholic Church with Father Kelly and Father Bassler officiating. The sermon reflected on Jesus wept, the twofold priestly role, sorrow tempered by faith, and the promise of resurrection and eternal life through prayer and the sacraments.
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Maggie Sullivan
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Father Kelly
Father Bassler
Mt. Pleasant
Jesus
Lazarus
Mount of Olives
Jerusalem
Christ
God
Fairfield
Perrops
Truth
Jesus Christ
Christ Jesus
Old Settlers Meet Honors Jefferson County Pioneers 1888
The tenth annual Old Settlers Association gathering in Jefferson County opened in Pair Field on September 12, 1888. Captain T D Evans presided at morning and afternoon sessions with Reverend John Llochuly and S M Clark delivering remarks. Members enrolled included M Croy, Hickenbottom, Hochuly, Elizabeth Smith, Margaret McGuire, John Loehr, Rev S B Ross, J Bishop, John Austen, Thos Laughlin, and others.
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Old Settlers’ Association
Jefferson County
Pairfield
T. D. Evans
John Llochuly
M. Croy
Jos. Hickenbottom
John Hochuly
Eli Smith
Elizabeth Smith
Malinda Galliher
Margaret S. McGuire
Alfred Green
Mary Ann Elimaker
John L. Loehr
S. B. Ross
O. J. Westenhaver
John Bishop
Mary A. Bishop
John Austen
Thos. Laughlin
D. B. Paramore
D. Lb. Parmore
Evans
S. M. Clark
Keokuk
Clark
Iowa
Joseph Lyon
Andrew Smith
J. H. McCleary
F. T. Flumphreys
I. D. Jones
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Quick Body Coverage
Ad copy touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as delivering rapid benefits to all parts of the body. It asserts purified blood, increased vitality, improved digestion, roused kidneys and liver, and a refreshed brain improving focus and work readiness.
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Hood
Turner Suess marriage at Suess home
A small gathering at the residence of Louis Suess east of the city witnessed the marriage of J. W. Turner and Lizzie Suess. Rev. Dr. J. F. Magill officiated. the couple will reside in Portland Oregon where Turner has a North Pacific Lumber Company post.
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Louis Suess
J. W. Turner
Lizzie Suess
J. F. Magill
Portland
Oregon
North Pacific Lumber Company
Mrs. Turner
Odd Fire Attempt Reported At Moore House
At the Moore residence on Saturday evening an arson attempt occurred. Miss McCormick saw a large shawled woman flee after hearing a door opened and later a match struck in the front room. A fire was started with coal oil soaked paper near a window and the suspect remains unknown.
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R. H. Moore
Sarah Green
Miss McCormick
Local Meetings Set For Thursday Evening
J J Cummings will address the Cleveland and Thurman club Thursday at 7 30 PM in the club room all members and friends urged to attend. Ellis Hose company holds its next meeting Thursday Sept 27 with a call for all boys to attend. Bradshaw and Thomas advertise low prices on school and college books. Wm Louden reports good crops in central Iowa noting large corn and frost avoidance. Weaver expected to win by a wider margin with tariff reform attracting Republican votes including Staines of Poweshiek county.
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Harrison
Cleveland
Blaine
Vermont
New York
New Jersy
Connecticut
Indiana
Michigan
J.J. Cummings, Esq
Cleveland and Thurman
Ellis Hose Company
Wm. Louden
Iowa
Sixth Congressional District
Weaver
Staines
Poweshiek County
Spavin Liniment Ad Promises Horse Cleansing Benefits
English Spavin Liniment removes hard or calloused lumps from horses and treats blood spavin curbs splints sweeney ring bone stifles sprains and swollen throats. Save $50 with one bottle. War ranted. Sold by D G Sligley druggist Fairfield Iowa.
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D. G. Sligley
Fairfield
Iowa
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