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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1905
Page
5
Reading through Chicago mail order ads shows many locals buy from distant merchants. Express books confirm heavy use by those seeking better bargains at home. Local merchants should advertise prices and bargains regularly to curb loss to Chicago vendors.
Fairfield Rebekah lodge No. 96 notes the death of Emma Bennett, praising her as a faithful worker, devoted wife, loving mother, and true daughter of Rebekah. The charter will be draped in mourning for thirty days, and a copy of the resolutions will be sent to the family and recorded in lodge minutes. The committee submits condolences to Brother Bennett and family.
The Ladies Improvement Association held a library meeting to form a committee to petition the city council to replace wooden poles with iron ones. A committee will arrange city and depot park improvements and raise funds, with talk of an excursion to Keokuk for a pleasant day.
An estate firm Jones & Roth arranged a Friday deal at Packwood in which Roth property was sold to Sam Anderson. Mr and Mrs Anderson completed the transaction today and filed the papers.
The Fraternal Aid Association of the 12th district held a meeting at the Modern Woodman ball to elect a delegate to the General council meeting in Mayoth, Lawerence, Kansas. Mrs BE L Stephenson, a devoted worker for the order, was chosen to represent the district.
A pleasant gathering at Mrs. Ro Longerbone on West Kirkwood Street honored KE Oliver as he departs this evening for Nedford Tipton Iowa to begin his future home. Guests enjoyed cream and strawberries and extended best wishes for a successful journey.
Mayor Walton presided as council members met in regular session. Glen Olberto Wie was elected, with a slate of committee appointments includingWater and Light Zeigler Merrick Aston and Street and Alley Easton Smith Zeigler.
A wood sized crowd filled Armory hall to see Prof. Simmer of Lennox Iowa the world champion strong man and Farmer Burns a famed wrestler. Simmer lifted 190 to 230 lb dumbbells and held a 225 lb bar with ease. The program closed with a match between Simner and Palmer Brown both Iowa products and longtime champions.
Neighbors report a quarrel on the north Gort Street that escalated into a fight with a boy and a man named Miller. Miller allegedly struck and cut a deep gash, while Mrs. Miller scratched and tore clothing. The marshal arrested the couple after a doctor treated a head wound and multiple stitches were required.
Advertises a sales push for the Wheeler and Viewing machine asking for a local energetic worker with horse and wagon to promote the product. Claims fifty eight years of early manufacturing and faithful service, offering unusual inducements for a permanent and profitable development in this locality. Write for information.
A Sabbath evening recital by Miss Bessie Parker of the English Lutheran church presented a sung selection about Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. The piece traced Jesus’ sufferings at Golgotha and His atonement, concluding with the claim that Christ is risen in power for believers.
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