Fairfield Real Estate Boom Drives Banks to Record $4 Million
Fairfield and Jefferson county spring business shows a banking surge with the city’s three banks reporting a combined $4,000,000 in transactions over three days. Real estate transfers reach $800,000 with 157 instruments processed by Recorder Bowermastier, including a $33,000 farm deed from W F Sater and wife to Charles Alvine and Grant Hortom. A housing shortage prompts demand for rental cottages as residents seek suitable homes near educational advantages.
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Fairfield
Jefferson County
Court House
Bowermastier
W. F. Sater
Charles Alvine
Grant Hortom
Western Union to Offer Night Letter Fifty-Word Messages
The Western Union Telegraph Company will launch a special night letter service allowing fifty word messages at a rate of twenty five cents per word, effectively half a cent per word, with operation expected around March fourteen. Each additional ten words or less will cost one fifth of the standard rate, aiming to attract business use.
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Western Unoin Telegraph Company
Newsr
Western Union Telegraph Co
Www
L. Lloyd
Death of Mrs Will Moffett in Griswold after four days illness
The many friends of Mrs H C Rountree mourn her sister Mrs Will Moffett of Griswold who died Monday after a four day illness from pneumonia. Mrs Rountree had left Fairfield last week to attend her sister and husband golden wedding celebration, occurred last Wednesday. Thursday Mrs Moffett was stricken and died.
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H. C. Rountree
J C Thorne Names Son Partner In Firm Change
J C Thorne announces a partnership with his son Harry P Thorne effective March first. The firm will operate as J C Thorne & Son, maintaining its long established merchant presence in the city.
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J. C. Thorne
Harry P. Thorne
August Kirschner Buys Healy Bakery
August Kirschner has purchased the John Healy bakery in New Chicago and moves to this city to take immediate possession. Healy has run an up-to-date bakery for years and built a solid business. Kirschner, who has baked at his home east of town, will operate the business here and add a lunch room. The Healys move into the Briggs and Sixth street property and will stay in the city for the present.
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August Kirchner
John Healy
New Chicago
Healy
Kirschner Hhas
Hi‘si
Fairfield
K of P Band Plans Mt Pleasant Concert
The K of P band will travel to Mt Pleasant next Wednesday to perform at the Opera House. The Fairfield band, about thirty players with a twelve piece orchestra, will feature band and orchestra music, singing and readings under Prof Julius Winters. P J Easton will sing, Elsie Zichy will offer readings, with critics praising the program as worth while.
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K. of P
Mt. Pleasant
Opera House
Fairfield
Julius Winters
P. J. Easton
Elsie Zichy
Death of Anthony Catton in Atchison Kansas
Anthony Catton died Saturday evening at his Atchison home after a long illness. He was 49, survived by wife and four children, and had worked as a mechanic for B&.M and Santa Fe. He was foreman for Santa Fe when taken ill, a member of AOUW and Bagies, with $2000 life insurance. Funeral at St Benedict's church Wednesday at 9:30. Burial in Catholic cemetery.
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Anthony Catton
Atchinson
Kas
Caton
Fred. Turner
Wiliam Freshwater
Atchinson Globe
Anithony Caton
North Second Street
Chton
Atchison
Santa Fe
Canton
Bagies
A. QU. W
William
Fred
Thomas
Mildred
St. Benedict’s Church
Watch Recovered In Quick Lead From Stolen Case
Marsha Campbell and Shan Campbell recovered a stolen gold watch this morning after tracing it to a tramp named Frank Redman who sold it to a Mitchellville dealer. Telephoned owner Henry Sian of Newton, who reported the watch stolen last fall. Newton officers expected here tomorrow.
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Marsha
Shan Campbell
Togeter
Frank Redman
Mitchelville Sewler
Henry Sian
Newtion
Parsons Triumph Over Penn 40 to 23 in Final Tilt
Parsons defeated Penn 40 to 23 in the season finale after a slow start by the visitors. E Stephenson led Parsons with 10 field goals, while Penn's Smith and Howard contested throughout. Ballard Hall hosted a student appearance after the game as both sides mixed sharp play with several fouls.
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Penn College
Parsons
Penn
Howard
Sfray
Smith
Nn Afbile
Ballard
Boies
Raney
Rf Lewis
Brow E. Stephenson
Porter
R.brown
Howard Ec Smih
Whams
L. Stephenson
F.brown
Conover
E. Stephenson
Boles
Laude
F. Brown
Wiliams
Moore
Fairfield
Master Paul Glass Wins In Church Recitation Contest
A unique program at the United Presbyterian church featured eight Sunday school children reciting Psalms. The audience enjoyed the event as the children, led by judges Mrs. Harold Brown, Prof. R. A. Harkness, and Rev. T. S. Pool, presented with poise. Master Paul Glass won first prize of 2.50 dollars, Florence Childs took second with 1.50, and Master Waldo August earned third prize of 1.00.
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United Presbbyterian Church
Harold Brown
R. A. Harkness
T. S. Pool
Paul Gilass
Florence Childs
Waldo August
Sixth Annual Missionary Meeting at Fairfield Baptist Church
The Sixth Annual Missionary Society meeting of Fairfield will be held Thursday at the Fairfield Baptist Church on Broadway starting at ten o'clock. All members are invited to bring lunch baskets and enjoy a full day of programs including songs, addresses by Mrs Marion Shearer and Rev W Montgomery, and a closing prayer by Rev A Graves.
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Missionary Societies of Fairfield
Baptist Church
Broadway
Missionary Societies
Cora Ball
J. F. Hinkhouse
Marion Shearer
Cora Baill
W.w.monttgomery
G. W. Smith
Laura D. Garst
A.g.graves
Visitor Plans and Travel Arrangements Noted
The note describes plans for departure or arrival, outlining who is traveling, the dates or window of travel, and any expected hosting or reception arrangements. It records intentions and practical steps for coordinating visits or departures.
Major Walker Dies After Illness in Fairfield Area
Major Walker, aged 71, died Saturday morning at his West Winchester street home after several days of pneumonia. A longtime Fairfield resident since the Civil War, he enlisted in 1861 and served with the Union. Survived by his wife and son Charles, the funeral is set for Monday at 2 p.m. at the residence with Rev. W. W. Montgomery officiating. Grand Army post members and other veterans will attend.
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Peter H. Walker
West Winshingotn Sttreet
Walker
Jefferson County
Fairfield
Ninte
Charles
W.w.monttgomery
Prsbyterian Church
Grand Army Post
California Letter From A P Bosworth
A. P. Bosworth describes San Jose and Santa Clara Valley journeying by rail from San Francisco to San Jose. He praises the climate prospering farms with prunes peaches and plums, large prune canneries, rising bank clearings, growing population and schools including a new normal school building after the quake. Nearby sights include Mt Hamilton Lick Observatory and Palo Alto near Stanford University, with plans to travel to Los Angeles next.
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San Francisco
S.P
Bay
San Jiosso
Santa Clara County
Santa Clara
Samita Chara Valley
Thomas
San Jose
Eiher
Lick Observatory
Mt. Hamilition
Milles Do Palo Alto
Stanford Universitty
Los Angeles
H. P. Bosworth
History of the Eastern Star in Masonic lore lecture
A large crowd of Masons and Eastern Star members heard Past Worthy Grand Patron H B Hughes of Burlington speak on the origins of the Eastern Star. He traced the order to the efforts of Albert Pike Rob Morris and Robert McCoy with Morris creating the Star and naming the order. The talk covered early rituals attempts at auxiliary orders and growth from 1850s Iowa to a recognized Grand Lodge status.
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The
Eastern Star
H.b.hughes
Burlington
Hughes
Egypt
Jericho
Masomnic Sisters
Eitc
Albert Pike
Robert McCoy
Rob Morris
Pike
Rob. Morris
Oxford
Miss
Gil
Iowa
Muscatine
Morr
Supreme Grand Lodge
Holy Land
Fairfield
New York State
Alpha Chapter
New York City
Brother McCoy
Order
McCloy
Indianapion's
McCoy
Morris
Hold Up Men Net 80 Cents At City Water Works
Jack Antes, night overseer at the city water works plant, was robbed by two men at 4:30 am. They pressed revolvers to his face and took 80 cents in small change after searching his pockets. Antes notified Marshal Campbell after an hour and offered a description. two men matching the report were seen near depots last night.
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Jack Antes
Anites
Antes
Amtes
Marshal Campbell
Fairfield Boy in the Philippines Describes War Front Life
Lieutenant Wilson G. Heaton, quartermaster on the transport Isisune, writes from Manila to his uncle Hiram Heaton in Glen Dale. He outlines daily duties, travels to Iloilo Malabang and Jolo, notes Moros in the southern islands, pearl fisheries near Jolo, cargoes of lumber and hay, a traction engine, horses and harness, and reflects on ten years under American rule with improvements like an electric railway and new buildings.
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Jefferson County
Fairfield
Sam
Phillipines
Wilson G. Heaton
Hiram Heaton
Glendale
Army and Navy Club
Manila
P. I
Hiram
Mary
Ottumwa
Philippine Archipelago
Iloilo Malabang
Jolo
Holo
Jolio
Lowa
Malabang
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August Kirschner
Healy Bakery
Paul Glass
Missionary Meeting
Major Walker
California
A. P. Bosworth
Philippines
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