Obituary and Sermon Abstract for William J. Clark
William J. Clark born December 26 1843 in Jefferson County Iowa joined the English Lutheran Church of Fairfield Iowa by baptism April 6 1905 and remained active despite sickness He was a thoughtful steadfast member with a ready hand for the downtrodden A sermon extols his sacrifices for country and God his peaceful faith amid suffering and his hopeful exhortation to the living to trust in divine promises and to live rightly until meeting the Master.
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William J. Clark
Jefferson County
Iowa
Fairfield
Owa
Brother Clark
Reasonaby
Borther
Jesus
Cme
Wwe
Magazine subscriptions handled by W. F. Bevering
Readers are informed to leave orders with W. F. Bevering for all magazine subscriptions, who will be responsible for processing and fulfilling them.
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W. F. Bevering
Social and business visitors and residents in the city
A long list notes H. C. Gantz of Batavia, John Linder of Batavia, CL. G. Bower of Salina and many others visiting or staying with local friends. It records multiple trips, returns from travels, and extended visits to and from Batavia, Clarinda, Dubuque, Ottumwa, Mason City, Des Moines, Spencer, and Kansas with families and acquaintances in the region.
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Daisy Gibson
Perlee
Chas. Woodrow
Birmingham
Hazel Stine
Ottumwa
Robert Lindsay
Hedrick
Abner Heald
Packwood
E. Faulkner
Cooper
Keosa
J. L. Young
Maywood
Neb
Ethel Barber
Iowa City
Manatrey
East Burlington Street
John Conner
Missouri
W. H. Billingsley
Belleville
Kansas
J. M. Gregg
M. J.kinnavey
Williamsburg
C. W. Wade
Litchfield
Ill
Vern Glasgow
Chicago
J. A. Beck
Spencer
Hannah Kerr
Pennsylvania
J. E. Roth
South Main Street
H. Nelson
William Frush
East Lowe Street
W. M. May
Oklahoma
R. M. Allen
W. S. Allen
Washington Street
Nettie Carlson
Des Moines
S. B. Wisecarver
Wiley Welday
Emma Cook
Madison
Wis
Knight
Nettie Frasher
Fremont
George Frasher
East Briggs Street
J. Esty Armstrong
Central University
J. A. Armstrong
Baptist Church
C. M. Buchanan
Ohio
East
Cora E. Porter
Washington
Stewart
James Fry
Social gatherings and anniversaries in Fairfield community
Miss Nellie Banfield hosted Parsons college ex Elzevirs at her North Third street home with dainty refreshments. The Elzevir society plans an annual supper Thursday at the Presbyterian church. New Hope lodge installed a class and served luncheon. J S McKenney and C A Herring hosted a musical at Library hall featuring Burlington entertainers. Miss Mabel Du Bois helped entertain friends with dancing and songs. Mr and Mrs J R Mikesell marked their golden wedding anniversary after fifty years of marriage in Fairfield with a postcard shower from many locals.
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Nellie Banfield
Parsons College
North Third Street
Elzevir Society
Presbyterian Church
New Hope Lodge No. 26
D. of H
J. S. McKenney
C. A. Herring
Library Hall
Burlington
du Bois
Mabel du Bois
J. R. Mikesell
Mrs. Mikesell
Fairfield
Altho
Mikesell
Saved at Deaths Door Murray Ayers Recovers with Electric Bitters
Murray W Ayers of Transit Bridge New York nearly died from liver trouble and wasting away. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health, regaining 40 pounds, and improving his strength. Suitable for stomach liver and kidney troubles. 50 cents at F S Shriner's. jan.
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Murray W. Ayers
Transit Bridge
N. Y
Shriner
S. Jan
Death of Mrs Charles Johnson Near City
Mrs Charles Johnson died after a short illness of gall stones at home northwest of the city on Sunday January 16. Rev C L Tennant conducted brief services. burial followed at Ellisville Illinois with husband and two daughters Ethel and Elsie aged six and ten. The Johnsons, new to the area, had planned to move spring to a farm nearby.
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Charles Johnson
C. L. Tennant
Ellisville
Death of George McClain At North Court Street
George McClain died at his North Court street home on Tuesday January 16 at six a m after a month of heart trouble his death came suddenly. He is survived by three children R T McClain Lucy McClain and Prof C D McClain. Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist church tomorrow at eleven a m with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
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George McClain
North Court Street
Mr. McClain
R. T
Lucy McClain
C. D. McClain
Mt. Pleasant
First Methodist Church
C. L. Tennant
Evergreen Cemetery
Fred Collins Livery and Feed Barn
Local livery stable operates board and feed services with gentle drivers and a focus on prompt attention. The ad emphasizes reliable care and courteous service for horses and owners.
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Fred Collins
Parsons College Names New English Chair
Miss Arretta L Warren will assume the English chair at Parsons college starting February first in the second semester. Previously head of Latin at the State Normal school Madison South Carolina she brings a record of successful teaching and holds a PhD from the University of Michigan and a degree from University of Worcester. Miss Smiley resigns due to her mother's long illness and her loss is deeply felt.
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Parsons College
Miss Smiley
Arretta L. Warren
State Normal School
Madison
S. C
Miss Warren
University of Worcester
Michigan
For Sale 20 Acres of Field Corn Near Town
Ce Harper offers 20 acres of corn in the field for sale four miles from town. Contact 609 or 286 for details.
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Harper
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Fast Pile Relief
Will A. Marsh of Silver City North Carolina swore by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve curing his piles after suffering severe itching and distress. The advertisement claims Burns boils ulcers fever sores eczema cuts chapped hands and chilblains vanish with the salve available for 25 cents at Frank S. Shriner’s.
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Will A. Marsh
Silver City
N. C
Frank S. Shriner
Piano Tuning and Repair Services Offered
Here and prepared to handle all piano tuning and piano player repair work. Leave orders at Baker's music store. Franz E. Halderman.
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Baker’s Music Store
Franz E. Halderman
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promoted in Local Ad
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe remedy for constipation biliousness dyspepsia indigestion liver and kidney troubles and bowel disorders. Sold for 25 cents at Frank S Shriner’s.
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Dr. King
Frank S. Shriner
The Tribune Opens its Doors to Jefferson County Readers
The Tribune proclaims itself as the preferred newspaper for Jefferson County residents, promising comprehensive local coverage and a naming authority for the community’s notable people.
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