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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
5
A store advertises all wool suits at $7.50 and other men’s suits from $10 to $15. They claim fine appearance and perfect fit without high prices, insisting their ready to wear rivals tailor-made quality at lower cost.
The Fairbury column profiles long time public servant Howtier Davis and City transfers head J. Davis. It notes Thomas & Co furniture dealers and the Petitt monument works as key local businesses. McClay real estate dealer Weidner M D doctors praised for service in Fairbury.
For eleven years this gentleman has run a blacksmi ith shop in the county. Known as an honest workman and among the best smiths, he handles general blacksmith and repair work and specializes in horseshoeing. All of Mr. Davis's work is first class, done with workmanship and at reasonable cost. Davis is widely known and a man of high standing.
The piece contemplates the inevitability of death and the need to arrange funeral rites. It speaks of bidding farewell to loved ones and honoring them with appropriate esteem as the final summons arrives.
J G Rawiles announces cabinet photographs priced at one dollar per dozen with full guarantee. Dr Kay s Renovator advertised at 25c and one dollar. County commissioners set regular session for Monday June 1.
Drugstores report Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preferred choice for families. J. Goldsmith of Van Etten New York notes five years of sales with satisfied customers and uses it for his own family’s coughs and colds including grippe. Available from A. V. Pease & Co.
The young ladies of the Catholic church host an ice cream social on the church lawn Tuesday evening June 19. The Fairbury orchestra will provide music as attendees enjoy a pleasant evening.
If troubled with rheumatism, Chamberlain's Pain-Balm costs nothing if it fails. One application relieves pain and it also cures sprains. It speeds healing compared to other treatments, addressing cuts burns frost bites quinsy chest pains and glandular or ear ailments with swift results. Bottle price 25 and 50 cents.
The notice offers several desirable houses and a Jota for sale, inquires directed to G, A, and Henney.
The Fairbury Telephone Company announces new connections with Jansen Harbine and Piller and will link Plymouth by mid next week. Rates are 20 cents for five minutes and 6 cents for each additional two minutes. No extra charge for messenger service.
W A Hines of Manchester Iowa recounts a near death battle from measles leading to lung trouble and consumption. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a complete cure after doctors said he would die. He mentions many others used it on his advice and praises its success for throat chest and lung troubles. Regular size 50 cents and 1.00, trial bottles free at G P Weisel’s drug store.
The YP Society of the Presbyterian church plans a law social at Mrs Todt's home on North E Street next Tuesday evening, June 1 19. Everyone invited. W S Whedon, cashier of the First National Bank of Winterset Iowa, shares a carpenter's experience with diarrhea and says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him after one dose. For sale by A V Pease & Co.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kay's Renovator as a universal remedy with claims of curing stomach and bowel troubles. It asks readers to write for proofs of cures and samples, noting druggists sell the product and inviting free advice and a book from Dr B J Kay in Saratoga.
A vintage testimonial style advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Herbine TM as cures for constipation indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims instant improvement and overall vitality with prices listed as one dollar and generic health claims from Morse & Co and G P Weisel.
Advertisers claim some readers skip long medicine ads yet may try a 10¢ trial bottle of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation indigestion and stomach troubles offered by W. W. Morse & Co with 50¢ and 81 cent sizes.
City ordinance authorizes issuing a sinking fund to retire bonds of the Chicago Kansas and Nebraska Railroad Company. It details a $10,000 bond issue dated July 1, 1400 with annual interest and taxes to support payments, payable at Newark and New York lenders over 25 years.
Dr. Cargile of Washita reports Mrs. Brewer cured of scrofula after years of suffering. Terible sores on head and face vanished. Electric Bitters praised as blood purifier and supreme remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. Stimulates liver kidneys bowels expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength. Only 50 cents. Sold by G. P. Weisel.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe cure for “constipation” affecting stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims relief for organs nerves muscles and brain and promotes them as best in the world, priced at 25 cents at G. P. Weisels.
Resident of Waterloo Indiana reports over twenty years of sour stomach. After trying remedies, a 10 cent bottle of Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin brought great benefit and the patient now feels like a different person. Sold by W W Morse & Co.
G P Weisel promotes White's Cream Verganage at 25 cents to remove intestinal worms in children, advising mothers to monitor early signs for health.
An advertisement touts Ballard's It Syrup as a timely remedy to prevent illness and ease coughs and colds. The ad lists prices at 88 and 50 cents and urges prompt use to save mending and suffering.
On the second day of May 1900 Judge Boyle of Jefferson County Nebraska issued an attachment and garnishment order for $13.25 against Patrick, with G. Uhley & Company named in defense. The case notes the defendant can be found for service but the affidavit failed. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway is noted as interest holder with a related indebted claim of $90.82. A hearing was set for June 5, 1900 at 1000 hours in Albion Nebraska, with W G Unter & Company representing the plaintiff.
Nebraska Jurrenson County county court hears petition of D R Cropsey administrator for final settlement and discharge from trust in estate of Henry J Kealian deceased. Hearing set May 21 1900 at 1 oclock PM for all interested to attend.
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