Voorhies and Fry Bros shine in Fairfield listings
A flood of local notices highlights Voorhies selling ready to wear shirts and underwear, Fry Bros promoting flour and groceries, and John A Spielman selling heating stores. Judge Stuart opens court February 4 in Fairfield. Farm club meets January 4 at 1 30 p m in the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galvin & Ross
Voorhies
G. W. Ware
K. Brown
Bassett
Stuart
Birmingham Academy
Fry Bros
Kansas
John Kelly
C. L. McGaw’s
Voorhties
Fry Bros. West Side
Massive Footwear Sale Sways Both Sides
The notice proclaims equal price reductions on both north and south sides for 60 days with the entire stock moved to the north side afterward. Hunt & Howard urge all in need of footwear to take advantage of the bargain in this earnest promotion.
Death of Mrs. Hopper A New Year's Eve notice
PERLEE Jan 1 1889 Mrs Jacob Hopper died Dec 23 1888 at her home after a brief illness. She leaves a husband three children aged parents brothers and sisters. Neighbors express sympathy and offer prayers for the family as they mourn the loss and trust in God. Gold pens advertised at Clarke and Junkin’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perlee
C. C. Demarsh
Packwood
Simmons
Ottumwa
Phillip Henry
Farmington
Safe Coop
Chicago
John Gilbert
Albert Coop
Shenandoah
Jacob Hopper
Lockridge Locals Note Visitors and Local Happenings
Lockridge residents report visitors from Kansas City Idaho and Nebraska. A musical convention is being considered. The Christmas tree was a success and the church was crowded. Albert Larson's child recovers from lung fever. Jones and Fullen offer fire and tornado insurance for town or country risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockkriidge
Lockridge
Chris. Craft
Kansas City
Theodore Swanson
Idaho
Tom. Graves
Junction
Nevada
Linus Craft
Holder
Krum
Ritchie
Omaha
Nebraska
Toothacer
Albert Larson
Doc. Thackery
Muscatine
Jones & Fullen
Word From Woolson Notable Local Notes
Thomas Beatty, formerly a Richland merchant, was buried at Richland on December 30 at age 76. Ira Hadley remarried, taking the daughter of William Rice. Ira Hinshaw traded his farm to Al Johnson of Brighton, who will move here. Reverend Gorrel of Fairfield is leading a meeting series at Richland.
A Fine Line of Ladies Muffs at Voorhies
A refined assortment of ladies fine muffs newly arrived at Voorhies for the holiday trade. Fresh styles and quality materials are showcased, inviting shoppers to view the collection during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voorhies
Christmas at Prairie Chapel Delights Children in Bad Weather
Despite inclement weather the Prairie Chapel Christmas program drew an early crowd. Rev Abbot offered prayer, 8 N Burnett gave opening remarks, children performed recitations and declamations, Mrs Frazer delivered an essay, and Miss Eva Hiatt read a recitation. A beautifully decorated tree distributed many presents as J J Sutchison treated the children to apples and the music received praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Abbot
N. Burnett
Prize Book Offer Prompts Louisiana Battle Quiz Result
In this week’s Tribune on page four a book prize was offered for advance dating. Miss Jessie V. Spencer of Fairfield won for the first date with the Louisiana purchase answer, while Merrall Aw Baker of Winchester answered correctly for the Battle of New Orleans. Rev H M Lentz resigns as pastor of the Lutheran church, accepted at a Tuesday meeting in Fairfield. He has not yet chosen a new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Tribune
Jessie V. Spencer
Fairfield
Louisiana
Merrallawbaker
Winchester
New Orleans
H. M. Lentz
Lutheran Church
Lentz
Pleasant Grove church hosts four trees Christmas program
Baker December 2 Pleasant Grove church in Blackhawk township hosted a Christmas eve program. Four evergreen trees formed an arch with the motto I bring you glad tidings and banners bearing easy burden light. The event featured declamations, class exercises, Rev Abbot address, and music by Alma Ross. Gifts totaling hundreds of dollars filled the trees and arch and a large sum was given to Rev Abbot. Santa Claus J L Knight contributed in wit and generosity despite a rain shower at dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Pleasant Grove Church
Blackhawk Township
W. D. Shirk
Abbot
Alma Ross
J.L. Knight
Santa Claus
Christmas Exercises In Catavia Delight Attendees
Christmas exercises in Catavia passed off nicely with a large crowd despite a bad evening. Rev Colman led prayers, Nora Caviness gave a declamation, Mohler’s class sang, and multiple groups performed songs and recitations. Presents were distributed from a heavily laden tree as a festive close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catavia
Colman
Nora Caviness
Etta Caviness
Death of Jemima Speak 1805 1888 Abingdon Iowa
Jemima Speak born 1805 in Buffalo New York died November 25 1888 at her son in law s home in Abingdon Iowa aged 83 years 8 months 13 days. She moved with her parents to Morgan County Indiana near Brooklyn married 1824 to William Speak widow at 28. Mother of four two survive two predeceased. Joined Baptist at 15 devoted member loved by all. She spoke of crossing to the immortal home with hymns and faith in Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abingdon
Jemima Speak
Davis
Buffalo
New York
Iowa
Morgan County
Indiana
Brooklyn
William Speak
Chokus
Jesus
Grandma
Fiona Ramey
Marriage of William Schutz and Anna Sundstrom in Salina
A Christmas evening wedding at the M E church united William Schutz and Anna Sundstrom. Guests enjoyed decorations, a prayer, and a reception at Schutz's home with about sixty seven attendees. Gifts listed from numerous friends and relatives, followed by a watch meeting at the church led by Rev. John Wilkins and a note of the successful Christmas trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
William Schutz
Anna Sundstrom
M. E
J. F. Nelson
Frank Nelson
Alma Schutz
Wm. Hollems
Anna Schutz
Larsen Johnson
Clara Schutz
F. O. Schutz
Lillie Castell
Wilkins
Mr. Schutz
Will
Ellen George
J. C. Johnson
Harlan
Mabel
Joe Schillerstrom
Washbow
Pitcher
Helen Ross
Fairfield
Charley Stephenson
Charley Monson
Henry
Gust. Carlson
R. J. Doud
Beloit
Wis
Dwight
Christ
Pilate
C. A. Larson
C. Johnson
da Swanson
Tenachutz
Chicago
J. P. Anderson
Henry Anderson
A. P. Sundstrom
O. W. Monson
Mary Hilgren
Lottie Anderson
Mary Anderson
C. C. Nelson
Sal
Gust. Johnson
Asa Chilcott
Peterson
Edith Teeter
Anna
Harry Cummings
Elmer Dunlap
A. Schutz
Christena Erickson
Dawson
M. E. Church
John Wilkins
Winter Jubilee and town notes at Brookville
Brookville January items report visitors from Bellville Fairfield and Abingdon. Rumor hints at a Brookville wedding. A community meeting failed to bring Rev Abbot to start church meetings. Brookville school pupils presented a shaving glass gift to their teacher and received a memorial. Next Thursday marks the winter jubilee with attendance and punctuality awards followed by games at Mrs Emma Bakers. Rev Assor preaches at Prairie Chapel Sundays at 7 PM biweekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Henry Snider
Bellville
Willis Hood
Fairfield
Fred Campbell
Abingdon
M. E
Abbot
Maggie Patterson
Neene Baker
Emma Baker
Local notes from Richland reach January thaw
George Hermon returns home for a visit from Carroll county Iowa. Mrs W C Estes suffers from a severe inflammatory rheumatism attack. Mrs Mary Hermon slowly recovers from a fever. Ed Brown returns to school after a week at home near Fairfield. Local rabbits are being killed. Trunks and valises advertised at Veorhies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
George Hermon
Carroll County
Iowa
W.C. Estes
Mary Hermon
Ed. Brown
Fairfield
A Busy Holiday Ledger From Buchanan County and Nearby
A compilation of names and travels: E A Steward in Kansas City, M L Julian back from California, Judge Leggett and wife in Chicago, G K Gilchrist moved to Liniston Missouri, S J Chester with Carthage relatives, William Johnson visiting Fairfield, George Craine in Albia and Chariton, Lizzie and Effie Jones returning to Cedar Falls, Eva Hiatt teaching in Buchanan township, Alex Bailey visiting family in Missouri, Samuel Rogers moving near Prairie Chapel, John E Templeton returning to Chicago, W H Coop relocating to Deliver, E A Young visiting Overhorsers in Desoto and Burnham, and more. Also notes on Captain Hinkle, J E Kuwati promotions, Beckwith station changes, and a detailed account of Dr D Ream’s California homeward journey, wealth, and family history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Steward
Kansas City
M. L. Julian
California
Judge Leggett
Chicago
G. K. Gilchrist
Cedar Falls
Liniston
S. J. Chester
Carthage
Willam Johnson
College Springs
Fairfield
George Craine
Albia
Chariton
Lizzie
Effie Jones
Eva Hiatt
Richland
Buchanan Township
Alex Bailey
Minnieville
Mr. Bailey
Samuel Rogers
Prairie Chapel
John E. Templeton
W. H. Coop
Ous County
Buffalo
E. A. Young
Beckwith
New London
W. C. Fawcett
R. A.slarkness
May Slarkness
S. N. Lopkins
E. D. Y. Culbertson
Elma Sweney
State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
Alva Heckethorn
Wooster
Los Angeles
Oregon
D. Ream
Yreka
Abingdon
Harry
Oregon and California
David
Moffat & Co
Ae. Kellogg & Co
U.S
Dan
Harry Schooley
Saw shafts bob sleds and jacks offered at reduced price
I have a fine lot of Saw Shafts on hand complete with balance wheel and Saws offered at a reduced price. Also a fine lot of Bob Sleds with chilled runners made of best iron and complete Bobs at reduced prices guaranteed to carry 7 000 pounds. Call and see them. Also a lot of Jacks at cost. The annual meeting of Jefferson County Agricultural Association stockholders will be at the court house Fairfield on the second Saturday in January 1889 at 1 pm for officer election and other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Demarce
Jefferson County Agricultural Association
Court House
Fairfield
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AFE
Cail
B. Allmayer
Ebro
Sonable Line
G. W. Dahlman
the Tribune
Farmers’ Club
Belle Cole
I. W. Greene
M. A. McCord
Atchison, Kansas
John A. Spielman & Sons
Victor
Sunrise
Fryros
B. T. Raines
E. B. Shaw
Samuel Jenk
A. M. Gibson
Sam Finney
Monroe County
Vairfield
W. B. Senluver
St. Louis
Monte Cristo
Turne- Verein
North Side
Hunt & Howard
Perlee Poaints
Hopper
Clarke & Junkin’s
Woolson
the Historical Prize
Pleasant Grove
UNION
County Line
Larrison
Glotfelty
John Smith
Lee Duffield
Mt. Pleasant
Bickford
Neb
J. Gardner
Lord Wm. Gardner
Regereless
Assor
Cou
P. G. Ballingall
West Indies
South America
Julia L. Scofield
Sarah
Hall
Jefferson County Library Association
Centerville
J. Hochuly
St. Matt
Bluz
Veorhies
J. Herman & Co
Creat Boston Clothiers
Fairfield, Iowa
H. Guettel
Per H. A. Auerbach
J. Herman
Erman
Yours
Square Trading
Pared, WW
Mathers
Henry Stiperson
Misa Sally Suvck
Batavia
Dennis Kilroy
Zachariah Tinsley
Samuel Woodruff
Lockridge Township
Navy
Joseph Miller
Walnut Township
Locust Grove Township
Sandy Witt
Sawsilalis
Stockholders’ Meeting
Jno
Davies
Israel
Robert Israel
Geera
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