County correspondence notes personal moves and railroad work
The railroad company works on re shingling the depot. Miss Anna Hayes visits Saint Onge to stay with her brother Will who has a position there. Emil Starr plans to move to Burlington for a new round house job. Chas Larson attended the Buffalo Bill show in Ottumwa. W B Flagler reviewed depot accounts. Ida M Johnson begins teaching south of Fairfield.
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Anna Hayes
Saint Onge
S. D
Will
Charles Bates
Salina
Mt. Pleasant
Theodore Formanson
Burlington
Emil Starr
John Johnson
Geo. Thompson
M. Damm
Eckwall
Chas. P. Larson
Ottumwa
W. B. Flagler
C., B. & Q. Railroad Company
Local Gossip and Deaths in Libertyville
Mrs LeRoy McKeever of Wymore Neb visits her father's home Mr Mace Clarridge. Mrs Fee of Mt Pleasant visits Adam Wilson. Mr R O Sherrick of Birmingham calls. Adam Wilson Jr and wife welcome a baby girl. Mrs W H Rodibaugh and Mrs J L Maddix visit Birmingham. A Wilson Steele infant died and rests in Fell cemetery. Mrs Join Salladay dies and is buried in New London. Geo Stepperton returns to Des Moines after stay here. Grandma Mills ill. J RR Laughlin installs new fence. Harry Albright did the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy McKeever
Wymore
Neb
Mace Clarridge
Fee
Mt. Pleasant
Adam Wilson
R. O. Sherrick
Birmingham
Adam Wilson, Jr
W. H. Rodibaugh
J. L. Maddix
Wilson Steele
Fell
Join Salladay
New London
Geo. Stepperton
Des Moines
Grandma Mills
J. RR. Laughlin
Harry Albright
Sunday School Con- Moves and Illness Reported
Sept 19 Mrs Stephen Wright has been ill since last Saturday. Henry Butcher shipped a load of butcher's stock from here Tuesday. There will be a Sunday school con-
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Stephen Wright
Henry Butcher
Antioch Church to Host Sunday Service Next Week
The event at Antioch church begins at 10 00 a m next Sunday. Miss Jennie Goodrich returned home from Rome this week. Chas Neice lost a horse to a Rock Island train by Monday night. Mrs Swan Johnson has been ill under Dr Fordyce care since last Friday. Jake Baldosier of Hedrik visited relatives there Saturday and Sunday.
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Vention
Antioch Church
Jennie Goodrich
Rome
Chas. Neice
Rock Island
Swan Johnson
Belle Labagh Weds J E Burkhart In Sep Wedding
Last Wednesday evening September 12 at 6 at the Labagh residence a pretty wedding united Belle Labagh and J E Burkhart. Rev J F Magill officiated after a ring ceremony. The couple, both Jefferson county natives with many friends, will reside in Twin Bridges Montana after October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. I. Labagh
Belle
J. E. Burkhart
Helen Labagh
Guy Black
Creston
Iowa
Grace Labagh
J. F. Magill
Jefferson County
Mont
the Tribune
Pioneer John Swope Dies at 83 in Jefferson County
Jefferson County pioneer John Swope died at his home in the southeast city last Wednesday at 1 PM aged 83. He came to the county in the 1840s and had four wives, including Jane Berry. two daughters survive from his first marriage and a son died young. His remains lie in Mt. Zion near Glasgow alongside Jane Berry. his third wife died in Fairfield. Survived by Mrs. Atkins and several friends.
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John Swope
Jefferson County
Chilcott
Jane Berry
Mt. Zion
Glasgow
Fairfield
Atkins
Grain-O praised for health benefits by New York family
In a Washington letter C F Myers of Le Roy New York extols Grain-O as superior to all other beverages claiming it is solid grain and beneficial for health and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Crenessee Pure Food Co
le Roy
N.Y
C. F. Myers
Lincoln Oil Co Seeks Agent for Jefferson County Areas
We Want at Once. A reliable man to look after our interests in Jefferson and the adjacent counties. Salary or commission. Special inducements to offer to the right party. 1126 Lincoln Oil Co. Cleveland, O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Lincoln Oil Co
Cleveland, O
Extermination by Force Debated in Philippine Policy
The Springfield Republican argues no alien civilization can be imposed on a host race and warns that U S actions in Luzon Panay and nearby footholds destroy rather than build, risking the decimation of a promising native culture through war or decay.
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Mexico
Luzon
Panay
Springfield
Mass
Quote from Governor Pingree on Ohio politics
A Governor expresses a controversial view saying Republicans should hope for Democratic success this fall to benefit the party, citing the influence of Ohio leadership. The remark frames intra party strategy and political calculations.
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Ohio
Pingree
Jefferson County Pair: A Tale of a County Fair Week
The Jefferson County Fair ran Tuesday through Thursday with poor opening weather but growing crowds. By Wednesday noon about 7000 visitors trod the gates as stock, poultry, arts, and fancy work impressed. a $50 Jefferson county trot was won by Bud Doble with Governor Tanner second. The finale Thursday drew large attendance and notable races, despite management challenges.
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Jefferson County
Jefferson Co
Bud Doble
Governor Tanner
Dewey
Geo. White
Endured Deaths Agonies Then Found Relief
J. M. Garrettson of San Antonio Texas suffered years of asthma and lung pain until he used Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption. He claims the remedy cured his asthma and other throat and chest troubles. Priced 50c and 1.00, guaranteed with free trial bottles at Geo. D. Clarke's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Garrettson
San Antonio
Tex
Dr. King
Geo. D. Clarke
Death of Carl Carlson Aged Citizen In Four Corners Area
Carl Carlson aged 76 dies at the home of Mr Bloom Quist in the city, born in Sweden February 2, 1824, emigrated 1888, lifelong Swed ish Lutheran adherent. Survived by wife, sons Frank and Gust Carlson, and other relatives. Funeral held at the house by Rev W J Funkey and at Four Corners Church by Rev Henyston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Carlson
Bloomquist
Sweden
Swedish Lutheran Church
Four Corners
Frank
Gust Carlson
Hises
W. J. Funkey
Henyston
Bailey’s Laxative Tablets Offer Constipation Cure
Medical science advances include Bailey's Laxative Tablets touted to cure constipation sick headache biliousness and liver troubles. The active Cascara Sagrada is claimed to provide real relief with chocolate coating packs of twenty or sixty tablets sold by Bradshaw & Thoma under W. J. Bailey Chicago signature.
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Bailey
W. J. Bailey
Chicago
Bradshaw & Thoma
For Sale Seven Room House with Outbuildings Fairfield Iowa
For sale a seven room dwelling with summer kitchen coal and wood house and a good barn for four horses and two buggies. Nearly as good as new. Owner C. C. Walker Fairfield Iowa.
Parsons College Opens Twenty Sixth Year Under Hinitt
Parsons College started its twenty sixth year with a chapel address by President F W Hinitt urging cooperation and esprit de corps. Enrollment exceeded recent openings despite rain, with many new faces and steady attendance. Ballard hall the 12000 dollar ladies dormitory is under construction signaling strong growth and optimistic prospects for the new administration.
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Parsons College
F. W. Hinitt
Ballard Ball
Editor's Pile Cure Praised by Seneca Editor
F M Higgins editor of Seneca Ins reports years of suffering from piles that resisted doctors and remedies until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him. He states two boxes wholly cured him and guarantees relief. Priced at 25 cents, available from Cev D Clarke, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Higgins
Seneca
Ins
Bucklen
Cev
D. Clarke
Eldon Couple Wed at Bride’s Parents Home
Mr Geo M Cline and Mrs Bertha M Lutz both of Eldon Iowa were married by Rev W J Funkey at the bride’s parents home in Eldon on Sunday September 16 at 8 30 p m Mr Cline works in the Eldon mercantile business and they plan to reside there Our best wishes go with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Cline
Bertha M. Lutz
Eldon
Iowa
W. J. Funkey
Geo. Noel
Cline
Tribune Subscription Bundles Across Newspapers
The Tribune offers combined one year subscriptions with the Fairfield Tribune, Homestead, St. Louis Semi-Weekly Republic, Des Moines Weekly RIE, and Cincinnati Enquirer. The renewal and new subscription offer promises savings and applies to other papers as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Tribune
Homestead
Newaru
Tribune
St. Louis
Republic
Des Moines
Cincinnati Enquirer
Bradfield's Female Regulator Promises Help for Women
An ad urges women to try Bradfield's Female Regulator for irregular or painful menses, Leucorrhea, and related ailments. It claims physicians cannot fully treat female health and presents the product as nature’s cure from The Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta, with a $1 bottle and a free illustrated book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield
Bradsfield
The
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
Pioneer Peter Hisel Dies in Glasgow After Brief Illness
Peter Hisel a respected Glasgow resident died at his home on September 13 1900 after a ten day illness. Born April 2 1832 in Belgium he emigrated to America in 1853 and soon helped his family join him. He married Christine Liblin thirty two years ago and leaves six children Mary John Lizzie Louie Jennie Grace two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were conducted by Rev George Phillips and his burial followed at Glasgow cemetery.
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Peter Hisel
Glasgow
Mr. Hisel
Belgium
America
St. Louis
Peter
Hisels
Christine Liblin
Mary
John
Grinnell
Lizzie
Alex Carmichael
Louie
Jennie
Grace
Joe
Louis Hisel
Dalmas
Wapello
Hozette
Hin
George Phillips
Grand Reunion of the Cowboys at Granite Oklahoma
The Grand Reunion of the Cowboys at Granite in New Oklahoma features a Sept 19 20 21 event hosted by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway. A September homeseeker excursion offers half rate plus 200 for the district with 21 day tickets. arrivals can view the Grand Comanche Indian Dance. John Sebastian G P A Chicago can quote rates and train details.
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Granite
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Red River
New
Oklahoma
John Sebastian
Chicago
Best for the Bowels In Health Patent Claim
An advertising notice extols CASCARETS as a remedy for numerous ailments from headache to cancer by regulating bowels. It promises natural movements with no pain and a 10 cent start price, warns against imitations and touts a metal box packaging and a marked C C C logo.
Farmers Should Read The Western Trail
Quarterly publication by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway sent free for one year. Readers urged to address John Sebastian G T A Chicago with a letter or postal card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
John Sebastian
G.T. A
Chicago
Maloney's Wedding Day and Local Notices At Tribune
James L. McCabe gains attention for his new comedy Maloney's Wedding Day in a Tribune ad lead. Grace Boyd et al seek an injunction against Jefferson County treasurer Hopkirk over mulch tax collection and liquor law concerns, with $200 damages claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. McCabe
Grace Boyd
Board of Supervisors
Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad Sparks Health Claims
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life pills as a safe alternative to drastic minerals and dynamite style remedies. It claims to cure headaches and consumption with simple use, priced at 25 cents at Geo D Clarke’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Geo. D. Clarke
Is Life Worth Living
A verse pondering life asks various figures from barefooted beggar to millionaire if life is worth living. The refrain repeats no and doubt, contrasting despair with fleeting, ironic glimpses of joy and gloom in different lives. The poem ends on existential doubt voiced by the great and wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
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H. G. Wisegarver
Pantitorum
Crawford Building
Cry de Ares
Sn. Wits
McCormick
J. Liblin
Col. I. T. Wisecarver
Glendale
Libertyville
Peirce
C. C. Walker
Ayer
Cora M
Lea
Yarrow, I. T
J. C, Ayer
Lowell, Mass
E. Mower
West Grimes Street
Q. Depot
Rae
Tbs
Wwe
Cowboys
Castorica
M. E
S. L. Machesney
Schubert Symphony Club
Lady Quartette Co
Itus
U.S
C. A. Snow & CO
U. S. Patent Office
Washington
Bradshaw & Thom
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