06 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
1
A local event in Jefferson County is confirmed as a fall feature tied to an organized course. Details point to steady preparations and anticipated community involvement, with organizers emphasizing engagement and accessibility for residents.
A Saturday Short Course in Jefferson drew broad local interest as officers were reelected and a preliminary financial report showed 352.85 balance with 25.00 unneeded funds carried forward. The event highlighted local talent, nearly all county involvement, and plans for next year amid auditing and new director appointments.
Marriage licenses issued for multiple couples across Fairfield Libertyville Lockridge and Douds Leando list groom and bride names ages with dates December 29 30 31 and January 5. Couples include Carl R Riggs and Carrie B Davis Alma Hilderbrand and Joseph G Zihlman Elmer L Metz and Lillie M Scovel Frank L Jackson and Elsie Crane Clarence M Cochran and Lavina Erickson E B Roseman Stella West George F Greber and Esther Swanson.
A vintage testimonial ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh and offers a reward for any case it cannot cure. The endorsement cites F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and includes a 15 year acquaintance statement from Walding Kinnan and Marvin about Cheney's honesty and financial ability.
Jan 1 dispatch from Messina reports 300000 dead in Messina Reggio and Calabria with massive destruction. Cathedrals hotels and universities ruined while Carabinieri barracks perished. relief efforts and royal aid travel to Palmi and eastern Sicily amid ongoing horror and starvation reports.
Officers of Forest City Lodge No 37 Knights of Pythias were installed. Duvall serves as Past Chancellor and Master of Work. William A Williams is Chancellor Commander. W Westerfield is Vice Chancellor. Kellogg Prelate. Bevering and Wells hold finance and exchequer roles. Da vis is Master at Arms. Harper Keeper of Records. Mohr Inner Guard. Barrows Outer Guard. three year Trustee W Ast on. Delegates to Grand Lodge to meet August 11 1909: Duvall Bevering Harris. Pythian Sisters installation includes PC Mrs Mary Louden and other officers.
Fairfield residents organize for the Lincoln Centenial celebration with committees for speakers arrangements music program finance and advertising. A large library meeting set Friday for further progress as plans expand across departments led by figures such as E F Simmons C D Leggett and A N Jaques.
The motion prevailed that Mayor James preside at the anniversary meeting. There being no further business, the assembly adjourned to meet at the Library hall again next Friday at 7 30 p m when all committees are expected to report.
The present year tax list reports county and city property totaling 20 724 177 dollars in actual value with a taxable value of 5 181 044 dollars. Farm land covers 270 750 acres worth 10 578 059 dollars. Town property is 2 598 068 dollars, personal property 4 342 930 dollars, railways 3 084 928 dollars, telephones and telegraphs 107 224 dollars, express companies 12 264 dollars. Grand total taxes due 188 359.01 dollars allocated across funds.
The State Poultry Fanciers association plans a large show opening January 11 at Spence's carriage building with about 1500 birds anticipated. Nebraska breeders and multiple other states will attend. Iowa participation projected as strong. Entries close January 6 with mail entries encouraged. Judges W S Russell and D E Hale hold national stature. judging to begin January 12 morning.
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