Dentists, travels and events fill Burlington week
A flurry of visits and meetings fills Burlington through the week as residents travel to Chicago and Des Moines, attend dental association sessions, and return for holidays. Local residents Mattox, Misses Stouffer and McElderry resume studies. social and church events span Jefferson County with notable visitors from Davenport, St. Louis, and Boulder. A Burlington organ recital at the Congregational church features C F Lampert and C C Clarke with tickets from local committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan. Roth
West Burlington Street
C. F. Lampert
Chicago
Charles C. Clarke
Burlington
F. J. L. Black
Jefferson County State Park
J. S. McKenney
A. G. Jordan
Alice B. Booker
Fannie Welday
R. J. Wilson
Local Drugstore Ad Mimics 19th Century Slogans
An old fashioned pharmacy advertisement proclaims modern service and reasonable prices. The note promises equal treatment of customers and reliable care from a drugstore positioned as accessible and customer friendly.
Fairfield School Board to Seek Bonds for New Grade School
At a Monday meeting the Fairfield Independent School District board adopted a resolution to submit to voters on January 23, 1905, a bond issue of 25000 dollars for a modern eight room grade school with site purchase in the second ward. The bonds would bear up to 5 percent interest, semi annual payments, and run no more than ten years. The move comes as conditions demand more space and the Franklin building is unfit, with plans to prepare for a potential future high school.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Court House
Franklin
Grand New Pipe Organ for Congregational Church
The Congregationalists in our city are installing a fine pipe organ by Hook-Hastings of Boston at a cost of 1725 dollars. It is the 2053rd organ from the firm, featuring 518 pipes and aiming for perfect tone accuracy across its range.
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Judson Griswold
Galesburg
Ill
Our City
Ed Norvell
Corydon
W. B. King
St. Louis
Congregational Church
Hook-Hastings Company
Boston
Workman
Change in Drug Firm Shriner Swayze Dissolved
The Shriner Swayze drug firm is dissolved with Charles Swayze selling his stake to Frank Shriner who becomes sole proprietor. The Tribune notes Shriner’s absolute control of a popular Jefferson County business. He is trusted, experienced, and expected to keep Clarke drug store thriving under his supervision.
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Shriner & Swayze
Charles Swayze
Frank Shriner
The
Tribune
Shriner
Frank
Jefferson County
Clarke” Drug Store
The Gospel Mirror and Marriage at Christian Church
At the Christian Church preaching Sunday at the usual hours. The morning discourse is The Gospel Mirror and the evening theme is Marriage. A young people's meeting is at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome at all services.
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Gospel Mirror
Organ Recital at Congregational Church Thursday Night
An organ recital is announced at the Congregational church for Thursday night January 19. The event invites parishioners and the local community to hear a program of classical organ works performed by a guest musician.
Promoter Seeks Hash Trust to Aid Boarding House Patrons
A promoter plans to organize a hash trust aimed at helping boarding house patrons. The effort seeks to boost support beyond the reach of the general public, drawing attention to potential benefits for residents in need.
Want an Armory for City Company M
The article praises Company M of the National Guard for rising to first in the state and argues they deserve a permanent armory. It notes their current hall is inadequate and urges donation of a lot to erect a suitable building for drill and activities, praising the young men as a credit to the city.
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Company M
Charged With Forgery In Hampton Case
Joe Bouden of Chapin is jailed in Hampton awaiting grand jury action on forgery charges. He signed his stepfather S A Baker’s name to a check and cashed it in Chapin. Trial set for January 30 at the next term of court.
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Hampton
Joe Bouden
Chapin
Bouden
S. A. Baker
New Member joins Kraft Clothing Co in Fairfield
Roy Fry, long popular clerk in Fairfield clothing houses, becomes partner at Kraft Clothing Co and is named manager of the Fairfield house. The Tribune predicts success under Fry’s leadership, noting his friendliness, business knowledge, and rapport with Jefferson county residents. Also remarks on men risking their last dollar to keep wolves from the door.
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Kraft Company
Roy Fry
Fairfield
Kraft Clothing Co
Kraft Co
Mr. Fry
Jefferson County
Fairfield House
the Tribune
Fry
Shephard Re-Arrested in Womelsdorf Murder Case
Dan Shephard, accused of murdering Christian Womelsdorf, is confined in Jefferson county jail after re-arrest in Washington and transfer to Brighton. Family testimony states Shephard planned killings and robbery, with a pair of trousers belonging to the victim found near his Brighton home. The murder occurred as Mrs. Womelsdorf fed stock when an axe blow ended the life. coroners and sheriff investigated, with a preliminary hearing set before Justice Wilson.
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Dan Shephard
Christian Womelsdorf
Jefferson County
Fred Wolff
Walnut Township
Shephard
Washington
Teeter
Wright
Brighton
Fairfield
Crail
Dan
Sigourney
Ing
Womelsdorf
Chris
Adler Bros
Guage
Rock Island
Tyoe
Iowa
Wilson
Winter Bargains on Ladies and Men Clothing
Readable ad lists heavy discounted wool waists skirts knits and wrappers for women and misses plus boys men sweaters fur back gloves duck coats and mittens with cut prices. Mentions 73 days till spring and urges shoppers to call to save money and visit for tinware graniteware and dishes.
Man’s Fate Reversed as Earth Claims Its Due
A pithy maxim on hubris and mortality. The saying notes that many seek wealth or power yet nature or fate ultimately reclaims them, illustrating the limits of human effort against larger forces.
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Rhode Island
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Des Moines
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Des Moines, In
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C. W. Wade
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Mason City
J. R. McElderry
Arthur McElderry
Town City
Florence Avery
New York
Catharine Lyons
Burlington, Ia
Parsons College
Laura Clarke
City
Will Irwin
Maria Irwin
Pittsburg, Pa
S. L. Machesney
H. C. Alston
Ottumwa
H. E. Hurst
Southeastern Iowa Dental Association
G. D. McGaw
Villisca
Mat Pickens
Roy Mitchell
Champaigne
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West
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Arizona
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