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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1898
Page
7
Second Hand Goods Buyer Offers Cash for Items
Advertises lowest prices on second hand goods of all kinds and specializes in flower pots china dishes jardiniers and tinware. Invites readers to bring items for cash offers and to call to save money.
Fairfield Tribune Subscription Notice
The Fairfield Tribune lists subscription options including one year in advance and three months for a dollar plus fifty cents as the price points for readers. The brief notice outlines payment terms and availability for readers.
Community announces a stream of visitors and illnesses
A long list of residents and visitors is noted. Several people travel to Omaha Chicago and Colorado for visits and care, while others recover from illness or plan relocations and studies. The段 shows social activity across Fairfield with multiple families and professionals mentioned.
Wife and Baby Burned to Death near Kern City
A Bakersfield Echo report from Sept 18 details the death of Frank Morrison’s wife and infant daughter in a country home south of Kern City. A gas stove explosion is suspected to have started the fire. Mrs Morrison died from severe burns and the baby perished in the kitchen. Morrison, formerly of Fairfield, is described as well regarded. he worked at a mill for seven years. A. W. Jaques offers loans from 1000 to 5000 at 5.4 percent, totaling over 3500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Echo
Bakersfield
California
Frank Morrison
Fairfield
Kern City
Mr. Morrison
James Morrison
Surprise Birthday for Grandma Hawk at Seventy Five
About twenty descendants gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Hawk on September 23 to honor Grandma Hawk for her seventy fifth birthday. They shared a supper, read a Bible chapter, prayed, sang, and exchanged gifts before departing late in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hawk
Grandma Hawk
Grandma
Fine Plymouth Rock Chickens For Sale
Farmers can buy an entire flock of Plymouth Rock chickens including hens pullets and a cockerel bred to high standards. Available at half price with sale by October lat offering strong value for farms or smallholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rock
Jefferson County Prohibition Convention Nominates County Officers
The Prohibitionists of Jefferson County met in the court room on Saturday September 24. A full turnout approved a ticket for Clerk T B Short Jr Fairfield auditor C B Caldwell Fairfield recorder J M Elmore Pleasant Plain supervisor Eli Jones Pleasant Plain and elected J W Jones Pleasant Plain chairman Geo Heaton Fairfield secretary W H Barber Libertyville treasurer. An executive committee was appointed and resolutions urged total abolition of liquor traffic by law moral suasion for drinkers and prohibition for manufacturers and sellers. pledged loyalty to the Prohibition Party and duty as voters in support of prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
T. B. Short, Jr
Fairfield
C. B. Caldwell
J. M. Elmore
Pleasant Plain
Eli Jones
J. W. Jones
Geo. Heaton
W. H. Barber
Libertyville
Prohibition Party
Court House
Geo, Heaton
Electric Bitters Promises Beauty Through Health
A courting era advice item touts beauty as linked to health and warns of pimples and a poor complexion from constipation or kidney trouble. It extols Electric Bitters as best for regulating stomach, liver and kidneys and purifying the blood, claiming it strengthens nerves and skin. Sold for 50 cents at D. C. Collins' Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Collins
Mad Dog Scare In City After Rabies Rumor
A dog thought to hail from Glasgow caused panic by biting several dogs and nearly people on Saturday. Attempts to shoot it failed until Marshal Cooper killed the animal under a grape vine at James Sullivan's. Rabies signs prompted quarantine and possible destruction of bitten dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Marshal Cooper
James Sullivan
Best Harness Offer at Black and Moor’s East Side
A local ad promotes the best harness value at Black and Moor’s on the East Side. The notice highlights affordable prices and encourages shoppers to visit the store for its featured harness deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black & Moor’s
East. Side
Social Events Highlight Local Society Gatherings
The Young Ladies Soldiers Aid Society hosted Company M at the armory Thursday night with light refreshments. Saturday, Mr and Mrs Henry Kamp entertained guests at tea for Mrs Osborne of St Louis. The Ladies Birthday Club met with Miss Kittie Wilson Saturday afternoon. Miss Julia McLane hosted a party Friday night on West Washington street. The Thirteen Club was entertained Thursday at Hon Edward Campbells by Misses Ona Bright and Ada Lambertson. Co M members enjoyed an oyster supper hosted by Lauer and Cornell on the east side. the crowd turned out in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ona Bright
Ada Lambertson
Co. M
Lauer & Cornell
East Side
Rev Paul McClintock and wife danger in China dispatch
A Fairfield reader learns Rev Paul McClintock and his wife, once Miss Ewing, are threatened in China. The British consul at Kiung Chow asks the American consul in Canton to urge the viceroy to send troops to Nodoa near Holhow to protect missionaries. The couple fled for safety to Hoihow, as reports say rebels and pirates grow bolder in Hainan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Fairfield
Paul McClintock
Miss Ewing
Vancouver
B. C
Butler
Kiung- Chow
Bedloe
Canton
Nodoa
Holhow
P. W. McClintock
W. J. Leverett
American Presbyterian Mission
Hainan
Hoihow
Dr King's New Life Pills Endorsement
An advertisement praising Dr Kings New Life Pills as enhancing vigor and brain power. It claims health depends on stomach liver kidneys and bowels and promotes the product as a remedy, priced 25 cents at D C Collins drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismark
Dr. King
D. C. Collins
City Council Proceedings September 1898 Meeting Highlights
The city council met Tuesday September 27 with Trustees Ball Easton Lamson Ricksher and John Taylor in attendance Lamson chosen president pro tem during the mayor's absence The sexton reports five burials in the quarter The treasurer shows 584.94 in all funds The street commissioner notes 350 feet of the southwestern sewer laid since September 21 with about eight feet depth The sewer at South Court and B streets awaits action The water light committee seeks bids for painting the stand pipe light tower and hydrants The hose drying tower painting is complete Elections registers named for each ward The council adjourned to October 11 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
Ball
Easton
Lamson
Ricksher
John Taylor
South Court
Public Property
John E. Cummings
Chas. Cummings
John A. Raines
Ed. A. Young
Jno
Daisy the Missouri Girl thrills at Keokuk Opera House
Sadie Raymond and company staged Daisy the Missouri Girl at the Opera House in Keokuk. The comedy drew strong praise calling it one of the best seen and the troupe a success with a likely crowded return audience. The Daily Kate noted it was a pronounced hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy
Opera House
Sadie Raymond
Kate City
Keokuk
Death of Mrs Angeline Mohr in Fairfield Iowa
Mrs Angeline Mohr formerly Shaner died Tuesday morning at her daughter Mrs Wm Hufstedler in Fairfield after years of illness. Born October 16 1813 in Reading Pennsylvania she lived in Pottsville Iowa and later near Fairfield before moving to the city. Survived by three daughters and two sons, funeral at Hufstedler home conducted by Rev J A Boatman. A later note mentions a public sale of pure bred Shropshire ewes by T M Rider & Sons northwest of Fairfield in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline Mohr
Wm. Hufstedler
Henry Mohr
Pottsville
Penn
Iowa
Fairfield
Mobr
Burlington Road
Hufstedler
Mrs. Mohr
T. M. Rider & Sons
Teachers Convention Meeting in Abingdon October 8
The Jefferson County Teachers Association holds the first meeting of the year in Abingdon on October 8 with a morning session on recitation aims and geography of Hawaii and an afternoon on attendance, district libraries, and citizenship education. School officers, patrons, and teachers are invited to participate. Ice cream and soda are now served at the post office restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Teachers’ Association
Abingdon
R. H. Weller
J. W. Flint
Chas. Riggs
Faith Whitaker
Frank Myers
C. B. Emerson
Mame G. McCormick
E. H. Rhodes
A. S. Pillars
Jessie Spurgeon
Dr. King
Elgie Fell
J. F. Williamson
Cc. D. McClarm
June Chidester
Sunday School Convention at Cross Lanes Locust Grove
A Sunday school convention is set for October 9 1898 at Cross Lanes Locust Grove township south of Brookville. The program runs 9 30 devotionals 10 welcome address by Georgia Whittaker 10 15 pastor relations to Sunday school Jno A Ire land 10 45 presence of parents impact in Sunday school D J Johnson 10 15 teach children to stay for preaching Frank Campbell 11 35 study of Sunday school lessons Joseph Bradley 12 00 basket dinner. Subscribe for THE TRIBUNE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Lanes
Locust Grove Township
Brookville
Georgia Whittaker
Jno
A. Ireland
D. J. Johnson
Frank Campbell
Joseph Bradley
M. Abraham
T. Y. Lynch
A. Spielman
Laughlin
Carl Earhart
Faith Whittaker
Lovilla Copeland
J. B. Monfort
C. D. McPherson
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Jeroth
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Fur Gallarettes
McElhany’s
Samuel Holt
Emery’s
Fairfield Tribune
C. M. McElror
Ed. Lucas
Blanche McDill
Creston
Kate Light
Chicago
A. T. Wells
H. E. Rowntree
H. C
Rowntree
Omaha
John Atkinson
Louden Machinery Company
Louden
Ora Wall
Telluride
Colorado
Lucian Marcy
Mary Marcy
Boston
W. S. Bellwood
Alliance
Nebraska
John Wildman
Wildman
Wyoming
Chas
J. E. Heald
Battle Creek
Mich
John
George M. Cook
William Cook
J. A. Boatman
Lillian Boatman
Kentucky
George Phelps
Zane Ogden
Company M
Oskaloosa
Ellery Murray
Fred. Spielman
St. Louis
Mr. Spielman
Fred Morris
Davenport
Effie Fry
Kenneth J. McAulay
Crawfordsville
Walter Kilpatrick
Morning Sun
Parsons
School For the Deaf and Dumb
Council Bluffs
Bruce McElderry
Ft. Madison
Clarence Emery
Ed. Spangler
LaRosa
Richard Kerrick
Carrie Sharp
G. A. Uakrich
I. H. Tomlinson
Eldon
M. A. McCord
J. S. Dixon
Cynthia Willits
Miss Willitts
Mason City
F. F. Case
LeGrand College
LeGrand
Perry Harbert
Sheilsburg
Peter Monfort
W. P. Sullivan
LaVerne
Minn
Cha
Robert I. Wall
Fondu Lac
Wis
Mr. Wall
Rev. B. Wall
Dr. James
Florida
Verta Armstrong
Ottumwa
Jesse Daggett
Mergenthalers
Cedar Rapids
George Launchbaugh
Macon
Kansas
Mrs. Bright
Miss Ona Bright
Miss Bright
Jas, Locke & Co
A. W. Jaques
the Tribune
Euclid Or Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Teachers’ Convention
Georgian Whitmore
J. Q. Bartels
Maggie McNiel
Chas. Harwood
Miss Dawson
Anna McClintic
John Decker
D. M. Oliver
Hawaii
A. J. Horney
Tribune
South Side
the Bargain Center
Buck
AND
Chas. H. Gage
West Side Square
Brown’s Novelty Store
West Side Park
Rollin J. Wilson
Raney & Simmons
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