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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
3
Eight high school students presented a Christmas Eve program at the Congregational Church. The audience filled the seats with many standing. The program, led by Miss Schwandt, featured songs by the Girls Class No 1 recitations and a lively performance by the boys portraying The Twentieth Century Man. A beautifully decorated Christmas Tree offered gifts and joy to all attendees.
C F Hamrick and family were driving home after visiting Mrs Hamrick’s relatives in Albany when their team ran away on Hast Water Street. The neck yoke broke, tossing Mr and Mrs Hamrick from the carriage. Mrs Hamrick was carried to the William Pettit home. The team stopped near the Win Thomas place. No injuries were reported and the family continued home shortly after.
A Neenah Wisconsin man suffered two broken ribs after a severe coughing spell. A doctor suggested Kings New Discovery would have ended the coughing and led to relief, with a testimonial from Effie Morton of Columbia Missouri praising its healing power. A free trial bottle offer is advertised at Rickert & Davia.
The directors of the Fayette Creamery Association will meet Saturday December 28 1912 at 2 p.m. at the State Bank 202 to receive hide for hauling cream and hire cream haulers.
A humorous tale notes a man’s quest for wealth ends upon meeting a rich woman who uses Electric Bitters. The copy extols the remedy for women, claiming strong nerves, bright brains, and health from pure blood. It warns against indigestion and fainting, urging readers to buy at Rickert & Davis.
At the Methodist church Tuesday evening the younger and older attendees shared in a festive Christmas program. The Sunday school orchestra performed well and Prof. Collett as Santa Claus delighted the crowd, earning the title of the most popular man in the house.
The nation reels from Fourth of July injuries as Bucklen's Arnica Salve is praised for quick healing of burns cuts bruises and wounds. Rickert & Davis report widespread use with thousands helped by the product.
Arthur Loomis was called to Fay vite by his father’s ranch. Oelwein visitors included DM Davis and family, Mr Wilkinson, Misses Svaloo Leta and George Brelsford, Mrs Skinner and Mrs Thomas. George Brelsford visited Independence for holidays. Lena Brelsford left Wednesday. School closed for Christmas in Clas Barnes district. Oyster supper at DM Davis home drew Ralph Winnegar, George Brelsford, August Mittlestadt, Mrs Skinner, Mrs Thomas and children, Thomas Masters and Steve Masters. George Ossier visited Dubuque for two weeks. Leta Mittlestadt home from Oelwein for Christmas week. South Smithfield youth held a charivari for the eldest daughter of George Simpson, married to Lawrence Hughie of Rowsey. gifts and cigars provided.
The obituary records the life of Marcella M. Snedigar Toutietch Toutach born August 10 1862 at Elka der Iowa died December 23 1912 near Fayette Iowa at fifty years four months thirteen days. She married Andrew N. Teutsch in 1891 and had four children Marshal Harvey Henry and Beasie who died in infancy. She endured lifelong illness yet showed kindness to people and animals and was remembered for her compassion. The funeral was held at the Fayette Methodist church on Thursday conducted by Rev. A Kennedy.
Local sale notices list McCormack's sale dates in January and January 16 at Wittenberg Fayette 31, with Hog Sale details for LA Grimes at Weet Union on February 15, Ben Prideaux in Arlington on February 18, LO Stamm Maynard on May 20 and OA Horn at Oelwein.
Mrs Lew Cowles from near West Union spent Thursday and Friday with Mrs J Miller. Miss Pearl Miller closed school Friday for a week’s vacation. A program and Christmas tree in the afternoon was enjoyed by the little folks. Mrs Emma Clothier is expected next week with her son Edwin and family. Mrs AM Brewer returned from McGregor Friday. Kenneth Dowsa went to Colwein to accompany his aunt to Chillicothe, Missouri for the winter. A T. A. Club meeting featured a program at Mrs Vern Ash’s home. A parcel shower for Mrs Bess Cooley Smale followed her marriage to James Smale. Jesse Wooldridge hosted Christmas dinner for relatives. Fred Brewer of Russell arrived to be with the family for dinner. Justin Miller and family shared Christmas dinner with the L D Shaffer family. A Des Moines man suffered a muscular rheumatism attack. Hot Springs was suggested as a cure, costing $150 or more. He sought a cheaper remedy and found Chamberlain’s Liniment, with three days of use bringing relief. Rickert & Davis offer it for sale.
Evangelistic meetings started in Lima on Christmas night and will run indefinitely with Rev. G. H. Kennedy of Fayette assisting. Good music is assured and the call invites everyone to attend with friends each night at 7 30 led by J. F. Mitchell.
A garbled ad style notice depicts a policeman telling a street crowd to move on. It mentions mineral pills and bowel issues with a sensational claim that Dr King s New Life Pills promote health, priced 25 cents at Rickert & Davis.
Hazel Geneva Frey, daughter of Warren Perkins, married William Frey of Wadena Monday morning at the bride’s father’s home. Rev DeBest presided. After a wedding breakfast the couple toured to Valga and Strawberry Point then to Springfield for a golden wedding, returning to the J M Frey farm to begin farm life.
Friends gathered at the Newcomers home Tuesday afternoon to celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. A rush of Christmas buying did not prevent a large attendance and many presents, with all reporting a pleasant time.
A mixed page of verse praising Christmas and the Savior contrasts with assorted 1900s notices and ads. Items include a Christmas hymn, medical ad for Chamberlains Tablets, recounting politics and crime news, a memorial service note for Whitelaw Reid, cattle theft allegations in Barber county, Bavarian royal news, a Hoboken swindle, and a Chamberlains Cough Remedy promotion.
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