Local Notes on Visits and Moves Across Fairfield
Many residents and visitors are noted in this town bulletin. Mrs J W Ray travels to Kirkwood Illinois for her father’s serious illness while Miss Nellie Crane returns from Douds. Others visit relatives travel to Ohio Cal California and Washington. City school board reports funds and approves McGrew children enrollment under statute 1793 with superintendent Williamson presenting December 1893 monthly school data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ray
Kirkwood
Nellie Crane
Douds
Ashe
Z. H. Held
la Grippe
Ed. Lucas
Miss Lucas
Stockport
John Davis
W. H. Davis
Ohio
George Crane
Washington
J.D. Howell
Glasgow
J. T. Howell
M. A. Church
John Wright
Conrad Zorbaugh
Council Bluffs
David Koons
Nebraska
Koons
Ralph Stephenson
Ellen Edworthy
B. F. Mikesell
D. C. Smith
Albia
Frank St
F. L. Briggs
Ottumwa
Briggs
F. W. Junkin
S.S. Crane
Mr. Crane
Wm. Hutchinson
Clark County
Iowa
Samuel Coop
Dora Wadsworth
Frazier
Emma Clarke
F. L. McGrew
Fairfield
J. E. Williamson
Board of Education
Independent
County papers chosen for official notices by board
The board of supervisors named THE TRIBUNE and the Ledger as county papers for the coming year to publish all board proceedings, bills, and treasurer reports at county expense. Fairfield Journal lost after proving many subscribers were gratuitous or unverified. editor’s request to rescind denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Tribune
the Ledger
County Board of Supervisors
Fairfield Journal
Country spellers win library hall contest for Scribner's
Forty eight contestants took part with country entrants proving strongest. Under a rule limiting misses, all who erred once sat down until the final round left Mrs C D McClain as champion from the country, winning a year’s Scribner's Magazine subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGuffey
John Kyle
Ida Raney
Chas. D. McClain
Main
Cora Davis
Pau
Minnie Davis
Cincinnati
E. M. Brown
Guatemala
C. D. McClain
Scribner’s Magazine
Obituary: Albert H Flinspach 23 at Perlee area
Albert H Flinspach died at his mother's home near Perlee on January 6 after a week of pneumonia. Born January 18, 1870, he was 23 years, 11 months, 18 days old. Widely regarded as industrious and esteemed, hundreds attended his funeral conducted by Rev. M. L. Melick of the Lutheran church, who received him into the church by confession and confirmation last Easter. The family receives heartfelt sympathy from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Flinspach
Perlee
Albert Flinspach
M. L. Melick
Lutheran Church
Paramore's Restaurant Closed Under Sheriff Attaches
Sheriff Crane closed the Paramore restaurant in the city after attachments totaling 111 in favor of W F Bevering 140 for Fritz Goehner and 61 for Alex Easton. The stock is reduced and a $600 chattel mortgage given to Paramore’s wife may defraud creditors, likely leaving little for claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramore
Crane
Frank Paramore
W. F. Bevering
Fritz Goehner
Alex. Easton
Fairfield Lecture by Dr Nourse Promises Fascinating Evening
Dr Robert Nourse presents The Bells or The Murder of the Polish Jew in Fairfield January 15. The performance blends acting and oratory in a rare, entertaining lecture that residents have sought for years. Tickets are 50 cents by special arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nourse
Fairfield
Nourse
Schools to Issue Certificates After February Teacher Exam
No certificates for schools will be issued before the February examination of teachers. Teachers should prepare their own lists of questions to suit different grades for the winter term pupil exams on January 30th and 31st. Report by February 10th on the 6th grade pupils recommended for final diploma examinations. ALICE L. HEALD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice L. Heald
Hunt's Great Clearing Sale Of Summer Shoes
Hunt announces a clearing sale of summer shoes on the north side with deals on footwear options for shoppers seeking seasonal discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
North Side
Kids Komedy Kompany First Reunion Toasts and Plans
Bert F Barr hosts Kids Komedy Kompany reunion nine years after Uncle Sam’s Cabin in this city. Seventeen members, nine attend, toastmaster Chas Gage. Members toast past shows, future hopes, and annual reunions are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert F. Barr
Chas. Gage
Uncle Sam's Cabin
John S. Cole
B. F. Barr
Sam Smith
Washington
Joe Millikin
David Crail
Harry Tilson
Fred Mikesell
Ralph Stevenson
Claude McCashlin
Libertyville Train Accident Leaves Man Injured
Robert Lee of Letts Iowa was aboard the northbound train when it did not stop at Libertyville. He leaped from the moving train near the crossing and broke his lower jaw in two places. Lee, a forty four year old stock man, may pursue damages from the railway officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred Clarke
Libertyville
Robert Lee
Letts
Iowa
Mr. Lee
Iowa State Savings Bank Shows Strong Yearly Standings
The latest statement reports deposits over a quarter of a million dollars and an eight percent annual earning to stockholders. A four percent semi annual dividend was declared and $2,000 added to surplus, bringing it to $65,000 with about $4,000 in undivided profits. Taxes on all stock were paid, keeping the eight percent clean amidst a tough business year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Savings Bank
Local Notes from Union and Ottumwa
January reports include M Damn Jr driving hogs to Ottumwa and M Damm plans two car loads shipped this week. A spelling school led by Maggie Lynn at Union Friday night January 12. Mrs Wolff of County Line visited her uncle Fletcher Stansberry. Bert Howard sold two horses as prices stay low. Sunday school closed until warm weather. Mrs Minnie Kyle visiting Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Damn, Jr
Ottumwa
Union
Maggie Lynn
Wolff
County Line
Fletcher Stansberry
M. Damm
M. Damm and Son
Minnie Kyle
Scarlet fever illness and school closure noted
January 8 report shows Our school closing for two weeks due to scarlet fever. James Hickenbottom's children contract the fever with Dr. Clement of Glasgow attending. Erick Smith is seriously ill. Frank Unkrich and bride visit Glasgow. Sampson improves slowly. Schmidtlein and Swanson on the sick list. Ida Hanson to attend Howe's academy at Mt. Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hickenbottom
Dr. Clement
Glasgow
Erick Smith
Frank Unkrich
Bride
Henry Unkrich
Mr. Sampson
Geo. Schmidtlein
Victor Swanson
Ida Hanson
Howe
Mt. Pleasant
Williams & Cook Flour and Feed Notice
Having bought out the flour and feed business of Geo W White we will continue to sell the same brands and offer special inducements. We handle the best brands buy in large quantities and can sell as low as the lowest. We also sell buckwheat graham corn meal hay straw corn oats bran shorts oil meal rock salt ground salt for pork packing. We will do an honest business and endeavor to please our customers. Try us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. White
Williams & Cook
Do you want a top buggy See Jan Locke before you buy
An advertorial item urges buyers to review a buggy selection with emphasis on a person named Jan Locke before making a purchase. The brief markets shopping guidance in a period newspaper tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan. Locke
Local Notices and Social News from Murray Iowa
January items report L M Howig buying the harness shop from the late Isaac Stearns. Mrs Baines visits Seymour friends. Reuben Ellmaker and Mrs J H Eshleman visiting Missouri relatives. Mrs Garber of Leon visits brother Ellis Peebler. Stella Humble in Bladensburg. Walter Campbell visits South Ottumwa. George and Vina Leary ill with lung fever. Funeral for Wm Drakes child to Eldon. Ladies sew charity garments for Conley orphans for Soldiers' Home. Deputy sheriff seeks clue to a local crime. Geo Bradshaw’s boys visit Johnny Long. Ed Alfred to marry Mollie Nace at Agency. Jacob Shoemaker ill. Methodist meetings start with good attendance. Blankets Bed Comforts Underwear and Water Goods mentioned. J E Roth Co advertisement teased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Howig
Murray
Iowa
Isaac Stearns
Baines
Adam Baines
Seymour
Reuben Ellmaker
J. H. Eshleman
Missouri
Garber
Leon
Ellis Peebler
Stella Humble
Bladensburgh
Walter Campbell
South Ottumwa
George
Vina Leary
Wm. Drake
Eldon
M. B. Sparks
Jacob Shoemaker
January 9 Community Notes Include Illnesses and Visits
Roads are fine again. Frank Moyer bought a new wagon. W S McKee visits Fairfield Iowa with his son David and relatives. Rosa Leech of Albia visits. Mrs Fred Funston of Richland visits her brother Geo Staats. Arthur McKee recovers from chicken pox. John Harken and Brant Free visit Daniel Harter. Many residents on the sick list with grippe. Mrs Joe Douglass, Mrs Geo Johnson, David Duke, and Chas Trail improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moyer
W.S. McKee
David McKee
Fairfield
Iowa
Rosa Leech
Albia
Fred Funston
Richland
Geo. Staats
Arthur McKee
John Harken
Brant Free
Daniel Harter
Joe Douglass
Geo. Johnson
David Duke
Chas. Trail
Grain and livestock market and testimonial in 19th century notice
Corrected weekly quotations from Geo. W. White at the Jordan elevator list corn oats rye wheat timothy seed clover seed hay and live stock prices. A testimonial from Judge M. B. Koon of Minneapolis endorses White Wine of Tar Syrup for lung relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordon
Geo. W. White
Grain and Seed
Jordan Elevator
M. B. Koon
Minneapolis
Minn
Annual Meeting Y. P. S. C. EK
The annual business meeting of the local Christian Endeavor union will be held at the Methodist church on Wednesday evening January 10 after prayer. Election of officers urged for all members. By order of Com. Inauguration of Gov. Jackson: the C B Q will sell round trip tickets to Des Moines January 10 and 11 for 4.70 good for return by January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of Christian Endeavor
Methodist Church
Gov. Jackson
Des Moines
Farm for sale on easy terms across the county
Real estate notice promotes first class farms available countywide on easy terms. Potential buyers are urged to visit the seller before any purchase.
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Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Saeevene
J.C. Lawson
Oral
Erie
Ceccenes
Franklin
Legal
PME Borgo
Esak
Rees Logan
Official Papers
Glendale
Bert Howard
Batavia
J. E. Roth & Co
Baker
Minnesota
Risk & Hufstedler
Northeast Corner Square
Cook and
Gaines Bros
Jordan Block
West Side Square
Weikert
Gilman
Rm. W. Weikert
S. W. Corner Square
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