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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1909

Page

8

Parsons Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary Luncheon

Dr and Mrs W E Parsons hosted a faculty luncheon at Persons college to mark their silver anniversary. Guests, including Hon and Mrs T D Foertner, admired a Maltese cross table display with holly and smilax as snow fell outside. The couple received numerous silver gifts and a candelabrum from faculty colleagues.

W. E. Parsons Faculty of Persons Coleg T. DP. Foetrr Mrs. Perssns Olivet Mich Parsons

Local Notes From Liberty Ville Community Roundup

George Scovel remains ill. Grandpa Yost recovering after Christmas. Ed Glotfelty home in Fairfield hosts Christmas visit. D W Leop visits daughter in Victor. Ot tumwa family enjoys holidays with Frank Winn. Rev Bruce closes meetings last Thursday evening. Children of Jesse Cornell suffer with mumps. Mrs George Payne of Eldon visits daughter Mrs S C Ross. Miss Freda Cari of Burlington visits with her father Thoms Carter. J M Peebler and wife with parents near County Line. J Cravtin and Mrs Luther Leevy visit Fairfield. James Cowan reported ill at home. S C 1535 listed sick for days. Ward Yo came home from Ottumwa Hospital with a broken leg and is improving. Sonophone Club plans two nights entertainment December 31 and January 1 in the new hall A Pair of Idiots with a small admission.

George Scovel Grandpa Yost John Glotfelty Fairfield Ed Glotfelty D. W. Leop Ed Ward Victor James Winn Ottumwa Frank Winn Bruce Jesse Cornell George Payne Eldon S. C. Ross Freda Cari Burlington Thoms Carter J. M. Peebler Atkins County Line J. T Cravtin Luther Leevy James Fry James Cowan S. C 1535 Ward Sonophone Club

Notice of Garnishment Proceedings in Jefferson County Court

In the District Court of Jefferson County Iowa J W Bean plaintiff v F M Kendall defendant Lafayette Coop Garnishee To P M Kendall you are notified that on November 23 1909 Lafayette Coop was summonsed as garnishee and must appear January 24 1910 at Fairfield to answer questions about liability and risk default will be entered if you fail to appear and defend so as to avoid judgment against the garnishee.

District Court Jefferson County State of Iowa J. W. Bean F. M. Kendall Lafayette Coop Gara'shee P. M. Kendall A. D Lafayette Coop Fairfield Iowa

First Show at the Lyric Tonight at 7 30

A Lyric Theater evening opens with the first show at 7 30. Patrons are advised to arrive early as seating fills quickly.

The Lyric Tonight

Notice of suit in Jefferson County Iowa against Robison

State of Iowa Jefferson County notifies W G Robison and Grace B Robison that by December 18 1909 they must answer H C Freeman's petition seeking 66 65 plus interest on materials for Lot 1 29 3 Block 6 Rauscher Addition East Lockridge. The suit requests judgment and foreclosure of a mechanic lien with costs and equitable relief. If not answered by January 2 1910 default will be entered at Fairfield Iowa. Crail Crail attorneys for plaintiff.

State of Iowa Jefferson County W. G. Robison Grace B. Robison A. D District Court H. C. Freeman Rauscher East Lockridge Lockridge Iowa Erc Farfield Crail & Crail Attorneys

Law notice of debt and attachment in Iowa case

State of Iowa Jefferson county 86 A D 1909 on file J M Overstrom plaintiff alleges you are indebted for groceries and merchandise totaling 69 81 and seeks attachment on Lots 1 2 and 3 Block 6 Rauschers Addition East Lockridge to secure the sum plus costs with a petition and court to commence January 24 1910 at Fairfield Jefferson County Iowa

State of Iowa Jefferson County W. G. Robison Grace B. Robison A.D District Court J. M. Overstrom Rauscher East Lockridge Lockridge Iowa Fairfield

Quieting Title Action in Fairfield Iowa Lot Four Six in Block Five

Petition filed by Joseph and Michael Parsons to quiet title to Lot 6ix4 in Block5 Southwestern Addition Fairfield Iowa. No record deed from Mathias Grimes or heirs found. Rachel Parsons allegedly received a warranty deed not filed and now lost. Court set to begin January 24 1910 in Fairfield Jefferson County Iowa. default and decree possible. Judge M A Roberta.

State of Iowa Jefferson County Ann Eve Grimes John Alfred Grimes Lizzie Grimes Catharine Grimes Margaret Beatty Grimes Abigail Grimes Amelia Grimes Andrew Jackson Erily Grimes Mathias Grimes A. D District Court of Joseph Parsons Michael Parsons Fairfield Rachel Parsons Fairfield Jefferson County

For Sale Notice Packaged Items and Livestock

Anguss and Galloway B cattle offered by Banta's Second Hand Store at 857 pa st. A six room house on large lots is listed. Buckwheat flour and Home Roller Mills from Voorhies and Son available. Jersey milch cow freshly calved about two weeks. Call 1138 or visit 603 East Bar Burlington Street.

Banta’s Home Roller Mills Voorhies and Son Jersey East Bar- Burlington Street

For Rent Vacant House on North Court Street

Four room house available to rent on North Court Street with cellar cistern well barn and chicken house. Monthly rent eight dollars and fifty cents. See Russell Smith.

North Court Street Russell Smith

Wanted and Lost Classified Notices round up

A collection of help wanted ads and lost and found items including a teen boy for work at Berry Foundry in St Joseph Missouri, iron molders wages and railroad pay, day labor, free dandruff remedy offer, specialty paint salesman post in Iowa, money loan offers via Jefferson County Abstract a Loan Co, and lost gold bracelet initial P with return to Journal office.

Berry Foundry St. Joseph G. G. Thomas Co West Second St Ottumwa Iowa Specialty Paint Manufacturing CO THE Merchants Paint CO Cleveland Ohio Jefferson County Abstract A Loan Co North Third South Fourth Streets Journal Office

Referees Offer Farm For Sale Near Fairfield Iowa

The undersigned referees offer for sale the Samuel Wisec?r farm of 166 acres located six miles northwest of Fairfield Iowa. Geo W Ball R D Du Bos Genford Zeigier Referees.

Samuel Wisec Fairfield Jows Geo. W. Ball R. D. du Bos Genford Zeigier

Christmas Services at English Lutheran Church

Christmas morning services began at six with a smaller than expected crowd due to deep snow. Rev Bright spoke on Following the Stars and an evening program featured choirs, solos, dialogues and a children’s recitation with a Sunday school treat. G A Vikrien of Des Moines spoke. first communion of the year was held Sunday morning. evening attendance moved to the Swedish Lutheran church.

Bright G. A. Vikriei D Moines

Christmas Tree Event Noted At Lutheran Church

Salina community news reports a Christmas tree event at the Lutheran church Monday evening. Local residents Mrs. Johnson and Master Clifford visited, Chauncey Collins from Fairfield saw his grandfather Charles Monson, and Miss Mary Lesher returned home after teaching music. John Castell traveled to Mason City, and purchases of hogs from Dr. Lesher occurred. The item concludes with a remark on the sudden death of David McCarty in the Daily Journal.

Johnson Clifford Gee Bates Howell Ervin Castell Chauncey Collins Fairfield Charles Monson Lesher Mary Lesher New Jersey Washington, D. C John Castell Mason City Fletcher John Stever Harry Smith Dr. Lesher Daily Journal David McCrrty

Marries Miss Isabel Brown in Berthold North Dakota

Miss Isabel Brown longtime Palermo Standard chief of staff married last Monday at her sister’s home in Berthold to E A Jaques of Minot. Rev Longenecker of Minot performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Minot and carry well wishes from Palermo and the Standard.

Palermo N. D Isabel Brown W. P. Hartzell Berthold E. A Jaques Minot Longenecker Brown Standard Miss Brown Iowa Iowa College Grinnell Jaqueses

Ladies of Fairfield Grove and Mitten Factory Present Gift

Mrs. Bessie Shriner received a substantial Christmas gift from the women workers at the Fairfield Grove and Mitten Factory. They delivered a set of silver knives and forks and a linen table cloth with napkins at her Fifth and Depot street home. Refreshments were served and the evening was pleasant for all.

Fairfield Grove and Mitten Bessie Shriner Fifth Depot Streets

Sunday School Faithful Leader Remembered

The article recalls a devoted Sunday School teacher whose faithful council and daily life left a lasting impression, remembered for his steady involvement and evenings of service in conventions and teaching activities.

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