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Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1888

Page

3

Fairfield Tribune Notices and Local Advertisements

The Fairfield Tribune reports a mix of local ads and brief items. Promotions include 5 cent Smokes La Rosa cigars, Voorhies' hat store sales on fall styles, Trunks and Valises, and a wide array of booths at the Salem fair. Also noted are political speeches by R. J. Wilson and SAFE YOUNG, a paper horse display at the fair, and upcoming examinations and sales in the area.

Voorhies P.O Boston Clothiers Joan Kelty C. L. McGaw’s R. J. Wilson Libertyville Bradshaw & Thoma’s

Prosperous Business Across Fairfield and Jefferson County

The Fairfield and Jefferson county trade shows broad strength with merchants like Richardson & Booker reporting their best sales in company history. Their growth stems from attentive stock updates and loyal customers, while Jones Red Clover Tonic claims wide public use for blood and digestive issues as Mrs Emma Brown of Lima credits relief after four bottles.

Fairfield Jefferson County Richardson & Booker East Side Clothiers Messrs. Richardson & Booker Times Jones Bradshaw & Thoma Emma Brown Lima Ohio

Personal notes from Fairfield and vicinity travels

A rundown of residents visiting or traveling from Fairfield Iowa to Ottumwa Chicago Indianapolis and Columbus includes Frank Romack in Hampton Nebraska Frank Bowermaster from Ottumwa Edw Campbell visiting Chicago J L Downs returning from Oskaloosa Des Moines and more.

Frank Bowermaster Ottumwa Edw. Campbell Chi J. L. Downs Oskaloosa Des Moines Chester Smith Albia Joseph Ricksher Charles Poulton N. E. Kinslee Dekalb Ilinois U.S S. 3. Ethridge Fullen

Papillon Catarrh Cure Claims Remarkable Results

Asa Lb Rowley a druggist used Papillon Catarrh Cure after physicians warned of consumption. He reports rapid improvement after the first application and full recovery after weeks. The extract of flax remedy is sold by Clarke and Junkin in large bottles for one dollar.

Asa Lb. Rowley Ile Clarke & Junkin

Democratic Rally Draws Large Crowd in Keo Kuk

A Republican friend reports the Democratic rally in Keo Kuk was the largest ever seen in the city with claims it rivaled Chicago during the Republican convention. Rain and a fair’s closing reduced country attendance for Grenier Bros circus but the town crowd praised the show as clean and exceptional with every performer delivering new feats.

Joan P. Manatrey Keokuk Chicago Grenier Bros. Circus Greniers Circus Earth Fairfield

Jefferson County Old Soldiers Plan Reunion Meeting

Vice presidents and executive committee members of the Jefferson county old soldiers and sailors association are called to meet at the G A R hall in Fairfield at 3 o clock P M Saturday September 29 to arrange the annual reunion.

Jefferson County Old Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Association G. A. R. Hall Fairfield

Papillon Flax Skin Cure Promises Superior Beauty

A flax extract skin remedy called Papillon Skin Cure is promoted as superior to advertised products. It claims to reduce inflammation, chafing, roughness, freckles, and blotches while leaving skin smooth. Sold by Clarke & Junkin in large bottles for $1.00.

Clarke & Junkin

Political rally planned in Fairfield by Jefferson county Democrats

The state central committee announced Senator W. W. Witmer will speak in Fairfield Saturday afternoon September 29. A Cleveland and Thurman club group plans a meeting to discuss tariff reduction and campaign issues. John J. Searly, candidate for Congress, and J. W. Jeffries of Mt. Pleasant will also speak. A letters list from Fairfield post office dated September 25 1888 is appended.

State Central Committee W. W. Witmer Fairfield Cleveland and Thurman Club Jefferson County Witmer John J. Searly Congress J. W. Jeffries Mt. Pleasant Armstrong Furniture Co Fried Augusta Grady J. F Glenny Miss Mina Harvey Lettie McCoy Frank Peterson Alta Swanson Axel

Jordan Bros and Co Lumber Yard Ad

A S Jordan solicits patrons of the old firm and new customers to the old stand north of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad. The firm offers a full stock of lumber lath shingles doors windows blinds mouldings lime cement stucco sewer pipe and related building materials with prices guaranteed as low as the lowest.

A. S. Jordan Jordan Bros. & Co

Christianity the Safeguard of the Republic Lecture

The Rev. J. Upchuly will deliver the first part of this lecture next Sunday evening in the Episcopal church with the remainder the following Sunday. Eminent statesmen and divines praise the subject and treatment as of great value. Admission is free. The Masonic, Odd Fellows, and G. A. R. fraternities are invited.

J. Upchuly Episcopal Church Masonic The Odd Fellows

Salve Ad for Remedies Promises Cure or Money Back

An old advertisement touts a salve as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and claims to positively cure piles with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. Price is 25 cents per box. For sale by Clarke &

Clarke & Junkin

Local Draft Mare Team Dominates at Keo Saqua Show

JosEern Hiseel's Norman mare team, black three quarters, won first premium in class 17 for best span of farm or draft horses and class 13 for heavy draft mares, beating four rivals. They also took first and second in the same classes at Keo Saqua and swept the show. The horses come from Messer's Orient stock.

JosEern Hiseel Keosauqua Messer Orient Horse

Democratic Club Meeting Nominates Township Ticket

The Democratic club of Liberty township will meet at the school house in Libertyville at 7 P.M. Saturday evening September 29 to nominate a township ticket. J. H. Stewart, Committeeman.

Ottumwa Tts Democrats Cedar Township Ankrom National Democratic H. D. bLroncu Democratic Club Liberty Township Libertyville J. H. Stewart

Their Only Medicine Chest

A Montana householder praises Brandreth's Pills for thirteen years of use with nine children, noting no doctor needed except during scarlet fever outbreaks. He reports relief for liver trouble, dyspepsia, constipation, diarrhea, cramps, wind colic, indigestion, rheumatism, colds, catarrh, and biliousness in a few days.

Deerlodge Montana Brandreth William W. R. Miller

Harvest excursion tickets offered by rail lines in Oct

The Burlington Route and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railways announce half rate harvest excursion tickets from principal stations on Oct 9 and 23. Tickets and information are available from local ticket agents or from P. B. Eustis, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago.

Burlington

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