Local notes on residents travel and events in Burlington
Numerous residents of Burlington and surrounding areas are noted visiting relatives, returning from holidays, or traveling for business. Several scholars and professionals such as Dr. Hurst attend regional dental meetings, and organ recital plans at the Congregational church are announced with local officials promoting tickets and attendance.
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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
Fairfield School Board Proposes $25000 Bond Issue
In a regular meeting the Fairfield Iowa school board adopted a resolution to submit to voters at a special election on January 23, 1905 the issue of school building bonds for 25000 dollars to fund a modern eight room second ward school and site, with bonds bearing interest up to a legal limit and maturity not exceeding ten years. The motion cites crowded classrooms and the Franklin building’s unsuitability, aiming to plan ahead for a future high school.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Court House
Franklin
Shriner Swayze Dissolved. Shriner Swaysze Now Sole Proprietor
The Shriner Swayze drug firm dissolves with Charles Swayze selling his interest to Frank Shriner who becomes sole proprietor. The Tribune praises Shriner as reliable and competent and notes Clarke drug store will continue to prosper under his supervision. The piece also appeals for a city armory for Fairfield’s Company M National Guard, stressing their success and the need for a proper building and lot donation.
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Shriner & Swayze
Charles Swayze
Frank Shriner
the Tribune
Shriner
Frank
Jefferson County
Clarke” Drug Store
Fairfield’s Co. M
National Guard
Company M
Gospel Mirror and Marriage sermons at church
At the Christian Church the morning sermon titled The Gospel Mirror and the evening message on Marriage. A young peoples meeting is scheduled for 6 p m. All are welcome to attend all services.
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Gospel Mirror
Organ Recital at Congregational Church Thursday
A notice invites the public to an organ recital at the Congregational church on Thursday night January 19.
Promoter Aims to Boost Hash Trust Beyond Reach
A promoter plans to organize a hash trust and elevate its stature, seeking to gain the lasting gratitude of boarding house patrons by making the venture highly exclusive and difficult for the general public to access.
Chapin man held on forgery charge in county jail
Joe Bouden of Chapin is in county jail awaiting grand jury action after signing his step father S A Baker s name to a check and cashing it. His trial is set for the next court term beginning January 30.
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Hampton
Joe Bouden
Chapin
Bouden
S. A. Baker
New Partner Joins Kraft Clothing Co in Fairfield
Roy Fry, longtime popular clerk in Fairfield clothing houses, is named partner and manager of the Kraft Clothing Co Fairfield house. The Tribune predicts success under his leadership as a trusted, capable business man who knows his customers and town.
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Kraft Company
Roy Fry
Fairfield
Kraft Clothing Co
Kraft Co
Mr. Fry
Jefferson County
Grand New Pipe Organ at Congregational Church
For months the Congregationalists in the city have upgraded their church with a new heating plant and refreshed interior and exterior. They are installing a Hook-Hastings organ from Boston costing 1725 dollars, the 2053rd from the firm, with 518 pipes and a tone praised for power, grandeur, and evenness.
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Congregational Church
Hook-Hastings Company
Boston
Workman
Re-Arrested Dan Shephard Linked to Womelsdorf Murder Case
Testimony from Shephard family members strengthens the case against Dan Shephard for the murder of Christian Womelsdorf three miles south of Brighton. Evidence includes a step-mother's claim of intent to kill and rob, a found pair of trousers near the Brighton woodshed, and Shephard’s prior jail conduct. The preliminary hearing is set before Justice Wilson, with grand jury action probable.
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Christian Womelsdorf
Jefferson County
Fred Wolff
Walnut Township
Shephard
Washington
Teeter
Wright
Brighton
Fairfield
Crail
Dan
Sigourney
Guage
Womelsdorf
Chris
Adler Bros
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Iowa
Bargain Clothing and Houseware Sale Ad Promises Savings
An old-time newspaper sale notice touts Ladies wool waists 98¢ to 2.48, heavy walking skirts 1.39 to 3.48, knee length knitted skirts .25 to .45, childrens and misses caps, waistings and outings, heavy fleece back cloth, fleece flannelettes, and sweaters for men and boys at low prices. It invites customers to visit the store for cuts on duck coats, gloves, mittens, and tinware graniteware and dishes.
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