04 Aug 1904
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1904
Page
1
Tonight at the Opera House Mrs A R Wilson and others promote musical songs and moving pictures as the town enjoys a first class vaudeville style show. Readers are invited to see Misses Mason Bradley Shaffer and Buckley visiting or returning home while many residents travel and attend events around Fairfield.
Showers with warmer east and cooler northwest tonight. Several residents, events, and plans appear including visits by Emma Rodruck, Mrs. Crail, and Misses Conner. Baptist Ladies Aid bazaar Friday and Saturday. local travel discounts and a Knights Templar Conclave note.
Rev Willis E Parsons D D of Danville Illinois elected to Parsons college presidency at board meeting in this city He is a native of Iowa born in Keokuk educated at Olivet College and Princeton Theological Seminary served as pastor in Albion Michigan and Danville Ill He toured Europe China and Korea and earned a Doctor of Divinity in 1902 This appointment is endorsed by church leaders and Parsons College trustees
The report states Samuel L Dana was the victim of an early morning duel in Central Park with a brother of a southern girl he was allegedly engaged to. Dana did not attempt suicide and admitted he lied to the coroner to protect his wife Mrs Beatrice Dignon. His condition remains serious.
Tickets on sale to Devil's Lake and Oberon North Dakota for 21 75 round trip. Sale dates August 6 to 11, final return limit September 15, 1904. P KE herein agent.
Having disposed of our business all parties knowing themselves indebted to the firm of Israel and Thoma are requested to call and settle at once as accounts must be closed.
A college campus game draws a large crowd Friday at 3 pm with top line players volunteering their time. Proceeds benefit the Young Men's Christian Association, inviting wide attendance and support from local businesses and patrons.
Chicago markets update from Fairfield Iowa dated August 3, 1004 and furnished daily by The Cassidy Commission Company.
War reports show conflicting accounts of the Japan Russia conflict with Port Arthur battles ongoing. Public opinion in this country largely favors Japan and presses for quick victory while noting no final triumph yet.
Sate offers a large work horse and a fine fresh short horn mileh cow for sale. A calt is included and telephone contact is 148.
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