Resolutions of Thanks To Pastor Funkey and Family
Fairfield church offers heartfelt thanks to Rev W J Funkey and family as he moves to Carroll Illinois. The council notes his tireless labors, praises Mrs Funkey for her choir and Sunday school work, and expresses gratitude to all who supported church work and music. The resolutions commend the Funkeys and wish them Godspeed on their new journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coun- Fairfield
Iowa
T. Carroll
Tomor
Elizabeth
Hso
Istor
W. J. Funkey
Fairfield
Orning
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Earnest Funkey
Chicago
Wm. J. Funkey, Jr
Rosamond Mitchell
Cedar Rapids
Elizabeth Funkey
Lutheran Church Choir
Ernest
William
Rosamond
Elizabeth M. Funkey
G. A. Merich
Co. Schmidt
Emiel E. Johnson
G. A. Mnkrich
Obituary of Elizabeth Ann Claggett a Pioneer Matron
Elizabeth Ann Claggett born in Frederick County Maryland on Oct 1 1822 died March 29 1904 at her granddaughter Lou Gaines home in this city. She married Captain Huyett in 1839 and moved to Iowa in 1851 later living in St Joseph Missouri. Survived by daughter and son and eight children two remain. Interment in St Joseph Missouri with funeral services held there last Friday. R Huyett son accompanied remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ann Claggett
Frederick County
Maryland
Lou Gaines
Captain Huyett
Iowa
Jefferson County
St. Joseph
St. Joseph, Mo
R. Huyett
Fairfield Social News and Visiting List
A long list of local visits and travel notes from Fairfield Iowa includes Ward Lamson Jr returning to Mesa Arizona P E Boesen in Cres ton with his mother and many residents visiting relatives in Burlington Des Moines Ottumwa Chicago and other nearby cities. The column records dozens of fleeting calls on family friends and business across Jefferson county and nearby towns with mentions of travel to Des Moines Chicago Sioux City and Berkley.
Mt Pleasant Oil & Gas Company Forms In Kansas
Mt. Pleasant Oil & Gas Company organized by local investors C. E. Hampton and E. T. Browning. They hold a valuable lease on land in southeast Woodson County near a proven oil field, expected to yield good returns for investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oil Company
Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant Oil & Gas Company
C. E. Hampton
E. T. Browning
Yates Center
Kansas
Woodson County
Presbyterian Ladies Plan Kensington Meeting At Mrs Higley Home
Presbyterian church activities and upcoming Presbytery address by Dr J B Monfort are announced along with communion services next Sabbath. The Chautauqua Association reports officer lists committees and June to July assembly dates, noting strong local support and pending grounds setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Presbyterian Church
Kensington
T. F. Higley
J. B. Monfort
Keokuk
Presbyterian Church
Christ
Adam
Chautauqua Association
Leggett House
C. J. Fulton
Thos. Osborn
H. M. Miller
C. W. Wade
Messrs
E. A. Howard
J. S. McKenney
S. A. Power
Frank Wells
L. J. Marcy
C. T. Reynolds
W. G. Ross
L. T. Gobble
R. J. Wilson
A. K. Harper
Ed. Lucas
J. A. Huglin
Wide Range of Ladies Wear and Shoes on Sale
Dress skirts and misses wool skirts trimmed from $1.69 to $4.97. Ladies wool skirts with trimming $1.89. Up to date shoes and oxfords including a $1.25 Oxford for $1.00. Large stock of ladies children and men’s shoes plus waists belts rain coats and damask colors. Mercerized waists and tafta silk waists offered in various colors.
Gardner and Byard Bride and Groom in Fairfield Wedding
Mr Jesse Gardner and Miss Bertha Byard married Monday evening at 7 at the bride’s parents home in Fairfield. Rev L Mendenhall officiated and a generous wedding supper followed for family and close friends. Both are Fairfield natives with good reputations as they begin life together. The Tribune extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Gardner
Bertha Byard
G. W. Byard
Rev. L. Mendenhall
Fairfield
the Tribune
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs mark 85th anniversary event
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of the county celebrate the 85th anniversary with a program at the opera house on April 26 at 2 p.m. Lodges No. 629 and No. 4 jointly host. F. D. Kerrick chairs, J. S. Gantz is treasurer, and J. F. Bennett serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Opera House
F. D. Kerrick
J. S. Gantz
J. F. Bennett
Republicans Select Delegates at Jefferson County Convention
Jefferson County Republicans held a court house convention last Saturday with limited enthusiasm and few precinct delegations. Jos Crail chaired. D Oliver was secretary. Delegates chosen will attend State and Congressional conventions, pledging to support the Dingley tariff and Theodore Roosevelt, while opposing reciprocity and foreign competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Court House
Jos. Crail
D. Oliver
Committee On
United States
Friends of Protection
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt
E. M. Crumley
E. A. Miller
Samuel Salts
Ham Smith
Sanford Zeigler
J. C. Thorne
E. F. Simmons
Anthon Gustafson
A. F. Cassel
Mace Clinkenbeard
F. L. Eck
Thomas Davies
G. A. Spielman
A. L. Stanford
J. H. Merckens
J. S. McKenney
Advertising Pays as Readers Embrace Classifieds
Advertisers note readers now seek ads as part of daily reading. Well displayed trading place announcements attract attention and prompt bargain hunting, reflecting a shift in the newspaper economy toward advertising value.
April spring goods price push at local store
The store advertises a full line of April spring goods including window blinds lace curtains laces and embroideries underwear hosiery spring millinery sun bonnets hats shirts overalls and more. It claims to match or beat competitors on price and invites customers to see the store in its best shape with “mighty interesting prices.”
Jefferson County Board Proceedings April 4 1904
The Jefferson County Iowa Board of Supervisors met April 4 1904 with all members present. Reports from county auditor Chas H Corbitt and district court clerk E E Lucas were examined and approved. County recorder E F Garber’s quarterly summary was reviewed. School fund mortgage notes showed cash received 2350 with 2200 loaned. The court room was restricted to political conventions only. Adjourned to 9 am tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Jefferson County
Iowa
Alfred Armstrong
Newton Williams
Sam'l Pillingsley
Chas. H. Corbitt
Seere
Bourgat
County Treas
E. E. Lucas
District Court
E. F. Garber
County Recorder
Permanent School Fund
Public Sale Notice for John Dill Property
Public sale advertised for John Dill near Birmingham and Stockport locations, set for Tuesday April 19th. Parcel details and exact property description omitted in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dill
Birmingham
Stockport
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North Side Clothing Store
Ffel’s
Ward Lamson, Jr
Mesa, Arizona
P. E. Boesen
Creston
C. C. Clark
Burlington
Joe Linabury
Bloomfield
Fairfield Friends
J. E. Clark
Des Moines
Claude Rogers
D. J. S. Baughman
H. D. Blough
S. J. Brighton
H. H. Brighton
Goldsmith
Ottumwa
P. L. Dysart
M. Dysart
East Broadway
Don Fullen
Flora McDonald
Geo. Harris
Margaret Banfield
Frank McClain
Kate McClain
Miss Reeves
Washington
J. S. Tussey
Columbus Junction
Will Prewitt
C. F. Walsh
Ft. Madison
Joe Fulton
New Orleans
Points
Texas
G. L. Henry
Rock Island
Our City
Walter Ayres
C. B. Powell
Albia
H C. Rowntree
Chas. Knowles
Eldon, In
Mrs. Tilson
Gertie Loehr
Blue Earth, Minn
A. C. Buswell
Hugh Huston
Eldon
Helen Messett
Lincoln, Neb
M. E. Daugherty
Fred Schaffer
Mary Schaffer
R. N. Calburn
Keosauqua
Anna Droz
Edwin C. Bock
Burlington, Ia
A. C.D. Bradshaw
Ethel
Notre Dame
Ind
Oklahoma
S. E. Goddard
Goddard
Tribune
Lizzie Jones
Sioux City
I. D. Jones
McKee
Thomas Grant
South Schuyler Street
Muscatine
Southeastern
W. W. Fairall and Son
Riverside
Fairall
Stella
Gertie Farriss
J. D. Cassady
Gem Electric Battery
Washington Democrat
Elizabeth Huyett
Prof. McMurtrey
Parsons College
Cora Smiley
Washington, Ia
England
America
Monroe
McElhany
Odd Fellows
the Board
Harry Free Sewer
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