07 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1909
Page
1
An advertisement proclaims Hirsh Wickwire Co. and Becker Mayer Co offer guaranteed high grade ready to wear clothing for men young men and boys in Fairfield at lower prices than competitors. It invites readers to inspect products and decide for themselves.
Ready to wear garments invite shoppers to view a wide Easter collection including suits under Muslins gloves neckwear underskirts and other novelties. No fitting wait or disappointment for important events.
Merrimac and Ottumwa areas see a flurry of social visits and travel. Notable stops include Mrs Wade Carper with Mrs Glen Farrell, Miss Cecil Greenleaf visiting Centerville friends, and Miss Hazel McDonald attending the Iowa City Teachers Association. A birthday surprise for Charles Heer ends with a rocker gift.
Miss Cecil Howard and Mr William Ryan were quietly married Thursday evening April 1 1909 at the Baptist parsonage on West Broadway. Rev G W Smith officiated. The bride is daughter of Louis Howard and the groom a longtime C B Q depot night operator. They will reside in this city.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to friends who aided them during the illness and death of their beloved mother Sarah FE Lawson.
Carroll and Young Bravo will stand at my barn three miles north of Libertyville for the 1909 season. Breeding price for Carroll is $10.00 to insure living cost of Young Bravo at $12.50. For pedigree see posters or call at my place. W. G. Allison, Prop.
Sharon, Pennsylvania reports the Whitla family receiving threatening mail before leaving for Atlantic City. A letter demands 5000 to be deposited in Ohio to fund the defense of the Boyles, sent from railroad post offices and hard to trace.
County hospital drive gains momentum as directors and promoters push for a county wide special election. A legislature session approved a tax for the hospital and committees have identified possible sites. They cite strong need and modest tax impact to fund erection and maintenance.
This week William A. Ryan age twenty and Nellie C. Howard age 16 were issued a marriage license in the city. March tax collection totaled $83 002.57, about $600 less than last year, with a levy $2 000 lower than the prior period.
March reports show tax precedence and estate actions. QO S Hall named administrator for the Lawson estate following a death last week. A G Smith joins Keller meat market in a new partnership. Charles O Carter resigns as deputy sheriff to join the city police force, praised as a strong addition by Mayor Clarke. Board of Supervisors convenes its April session amid routine business. expects to finish this week. Mercer, Pa March 31 Mrs Helen Boyle held on 25000 bond after not guilty plea in Willie Whitla kidnapping case. husband James H Boyle also jailed on similar bond after waiving hearing.
James argues that mastering a single concept yields understanding of the entire universe. The remark links deep study of one idea to universal comprehension, suggesting philosophy and science intertwine in pursuit of total knowledge.
Clifton Heights Pa April 1 Miss Katharine Schmitt aged 16 died at her parents home after four weeks of illness. She had foretold her death to friends. Earlier classmate Mattie Morton a Clifton Heights high school graduate and close friend also died recently and on her deathbed predicted Katharine would follow.
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