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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1905
Page
11
The Grand Opera house presents Sol Smith Russell in A Poor Relation on Friday December 15. Russell’s Noah Vale depicts a generous inventor wronged by a thief with a child friend, humorous barrel scene, and a hopeful ending where the inventor’s plans are recovered and justice prevails.
A creative mind earns acclaim and wins the heart of the girl he loves. The tale follows the inventor as his clever ideas lead to personal triumph and romantic success.
Mrs. Alvena Nelson of Crescent sues four Council Bluffs saloonkeepers and their bondsmen for 10000 damages claiming liquor sold to her husband Soren Nelson on Sunday August 6 led to intoxication and a fall before a Northwestern train. Nelson lost his right hand and cannot support his wife. he was a railroad section foreman prior to the accident.
Nebraska university cancels the annual debate with Iowa university saying no formal contract was signed. The decision ends the expected forensic contest and may end the schools' debating rivalry.
One year old dark red shorthorn bull for sale with two Poland-China bears. Listed from CHAS MOLANDER at 40-21x in Lockridge Rt. 1.
A large crowd attended Seth McCarty's sale. Douds visitors include C. L. Rains and family. Fairfield guests stay with Halleck Wilsons. Neighbors gather at S. P. South home for music. Juror Chas Herriott at Fairfield court. Mrs. Caroline Mark Hickenbottom hospitalized in Broken Bow. Skating remains popular among youth.
Libertyville reports visits among residents with neighbors from Fairfield Ottumwa Guthrie Center and Batavia. Social events include a class gathering at Cliff Davis home a thirty fifth anniversary dinner for Mr. and Mrs. R O Sherrick and a handkerchief and apron sale by the Presbyterian ladies. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Charley Martin and several people attended church dedications.
W A Black D A Caldwell and W F Fleenor attended district court at Ottumwa last week. Born to Mr and Mrs Dan Schooley a daughter Dec 7. Rolla Peters and bride from Aurora Neb will spend winter with his father J R Peters and teach the home school No 3 Polk township. Jack Davis attended funeral in Davis county. Bruce Gobble and wife of Fairfield visited relatives. Mrs F P Mowery and daughter Carrie and Misses Mary and Nan Davis visited Fairfield Friday. Many attended dedication services of the new Christian church at Batavia.
Fairfield and Blackhawk Townships December 11. Harry Rider and family of Glendale visited the Thomas Rider home. Freda Hedge, Dave Hedge’s daughter, is ill. Dr. Bailey and wife and Chas Hisel family visited the J E Prince home. Adda Ramsay ill. Ralph Roberts returns from North Dakota. Mesdames Pleasant and Newell, guests abroad, visit the Walker family. Elsie Stansberry visiting her sister in Mingo Iowa. Robert Curtis leaves town for Hot Springs Arkansas for health.
Glendale December items report railway agent Frank Sense back to work. Stella Garber started Union School last Monday. Ladies Aid began church renovations toward nearly a new building. Mrs. Fred Swearingen from Nebraska visits sister Mrs. C. H. Johnson. Mrs. Jas. Hickenbottom also of Nebraska...
Sioux City Iowa December 11 The city council plans to test the old soldiers preference law at tomorrow's meeting with E A Glenn Civil War veteran seeking the sealer of weights and measures post He offers his war record as evidence Dan Dineen vying for the job is not a veteran Some aldermen say they will ignore the supreme court ruling and award on merit Glenn threatens court action if denied.
A dated ad touts Risk Hurst edler and Holiday Goods with claims of the best ever holiday collection. It emphasizes low prices, good value, and easy shopping for Christmas gifts, inviting readers to visit the store.
A colorful catalog entry lists children's handkerchiefs from 1¢ to 3¢, men's silk initials, ladies’ handkerchiefs up to 1.50, and a large stock of gloves, blankets, rugs, a carpet sweeper, fur scarf, and china sets. It promotes a sewing machine for Xmas at $16.75 with a ten year guarantee and notes bargains in a featured table display.
Indianola Iowa December 11 The Scientific association meets in the college chapel this evening under Prof J L Tilton to discuss domestic economy A unique program has been arranged Messrs Stevenson and Ray White will discuss the trials of boarders The discussion will be a dialogue focusing on pleasures and discomforts of boarders without personal allusions
Gorman and Smith the holdup suspects in the Patrick O Conner Vincent store robbery were held for district court after a Sunday morning preliminary hearing Both men failed to post 1000 bonds and were sent to jail Gorman previously served eighteen months in the penitentiary for a prior holdup Smith is a native of Covington near Sioux City and has two prior terms
Mason City Iowa December 11 Hon N Densmore resigns as president of the Iowa State Farmers Co Operative association He will be succeeded by Vice President Alger who will run duties until the February annual election The meeting shifts to Mason City from Ames due to Densmore workload with Farmers Mutual Insurance Co newly elected to manage duties
Police arrested a supposed crippled peddler and found a complete set of burglar tools in Fort Dodge Iowa on December 11, halting a plan for a large scale burglary in residential areas. The tools included instruments for working.
The ad promises best but affordable perfumes by buying at the closest prices. It claims poor perfumes are extravagant and that savings are passed to customers. It urges customers seeking delicate long lasting scents to shop for moderate prices.
Dr J Beard of Kingfisher Oklahoma will be at the Broadway Hotel Fairfield for one week to treat patients for any and all diseases. No medicine used.
In Hamilton Iowa on December 11 a dynamite blast wrecked the city jail where W. J. Davis was held. He escaped with a heel injury and bruises from debris. Davis, arrested on suspicion of blowing up a restaurant, was the only inmate. The blast caused by unknown assailants may reflect supporters defending Davis or an obsessed attacker.
Bid for the Capt. Westenhaver farm in Penn township Jefferson county. The 112 acre property near Perlee is well cultivated with fine improvements and suitable for a home. Bids due by Dec 23 with right to reject all bids reserved. For details contact Thomas Davies Admr. at 38-41 Fairfield Ta R R No 1.
C R Peterson of Ellsworth Iowa was assaulted and robbed of $23 in the North Western yards early Sunday. Detectives Follis and Richard arrested Henry Dusso, a peanut butcher on the line, in Sioux City as the suspect. Peterson, seeking work in Des Moines, was blindsided after changing cars at Jewell Junction.
John B. DeMotte spoke at the Grand on The Senses as part of a college lecture series. Prof McMurtry introduced the speaker who held two hours of intense interest with vivid science and poetry, praising DeMotte's refined technique and musical voice.
Beginning the first or third day of any month in 1905 travelers can make inexpensive yet entertaining journeys to many points in eastern Colorado Wyoming western South Dakota central and western Kansas southwest Arkansas Oklahoma Indiana Louisiana Texas and more Tickets are valid for twenty one days with numerous stops Illustrated booklets with details are available upon request from EF. Heflin Getty Address
A brief notice announces a special sale on publications including The Moines Daily News for one year, The Southwest magazine, and five Wall Atlas all for $1.50 with a closing date around January 1st.
A confusing item describes an amended post office order affecting fourth class mail. It notes a requirement for senders of certain quantities to print names and permit numbers, with later changes limiting printed permit numbers. Separate lines discuss stores serving shoppers from morning to night and varied gift purchases.
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