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Newspaper

Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1906

Page

6

Jefferson County Board of Supervisors Claims Allowed

List of claims allowed at January meeting of Jefferson County Board of Supervisors. Items include Orphans' Home support, county goods and services, salaries, jail medicals, clerks, court reporters, and various county departments with amounts ranging from a few dollars to several hundred. Names include Crail, Loehr, Lucas, Oliver, Brown, Mohler, Wright, Gibbs, and others.

Board of Supervisors Jefferson County al d Egbert Fidlar Chambers Co Blackmar & FE F. Garber Oss M. D. Rodabaugh Fairfield City Court House Chas. S. Crail Joseph G. Brummel Chas. R. Conlee Grand Jury Fritz & Droz W. Fordyce E. Lucas Cora M. Lucas D. M. Oliver, Jr Ida Morgan Anna White M. Kiger H. L. Brown John Mohler John F. Loehr FE. E. Lucas Jesse O. Linaberry Will J. W. Messick G. W. Mather O. Carter C. Cochran Westley Winifred Oliver C. W. Wade Gaines’ Bros Young & Son Louis Hisel Wast Fairfield Gas & Electric Co SASL W. G. Bassett E. G. Grove Chas. S. .Crail G. Grove M. Junkin M. C. Lemley W. G. Ross S. Crail H. C. Pattison R. B. Stephenson County Farm J. M. Blough John C. Gow E. A. Wilson Services Board Health D. W. Garber F. D. Kerrick & Co Gust Nordgren Harken Bros H. C. Davis J. Harvey & Co

Winter cold wave hits Fairfield area with illness rising

Local doctors report considerable sickness from severe colds as a new winter blast snaps in. A warm spell ended with a winter thunder shower, followed by a sharp temp drop that experts warn will bring more illnesses and heavy demands on coal and ice suppliers.

R. C. Sayers Jefferson County Telephone Co Leggett House Willow Creek Opera House Jefferson Club Fairfield

Des Moines County Fair elects officers and dates

At Hotel Curran Secretary Fowler and Des Moines County Fair association members held the annual Southeastern Iowa Fair meeting. Officers elected were President W H Shipman and Secretary C M Clark. Delegates set fair dates for Burlington Wapello Mt Pleasant West Liberty Eldon Donnelson Columbus Junction Wilton Fairfield Winfield Clinton and West Point Tipton. Attendees predicted a strong 1906 outlook. January 19 Burlington Hawk Eye.

Fowler Des Moines Burlington Wapello Mt. Pleasant West Liberty West Point Tipton Eldon Donnelson Columbus Junction Wilton Fairfield Winfield Clinton J. J. Curran Burlington Hawkeye

Local notices from Ottumwa and surrounding towns

A compilation of short items notes visitors travelers and departures across Ottumwa Fairfield Burlington and Creston. People arrive depart or visit relatives including Mr and Mrs Charles D Fullen and others from Davenport Davenport to Washington DC and California with several Iowa city stops such as Ottumwa Fairfield Burlington Creston and Eldon. Notables include Rev J S Miller Prof J P Moorhead and Tilphie Johnson among frequent travelers and social visits.

Charles D. Fullen North Court Street Milwaukee Indianapolis Washington D. C Ottumwa Courier Joe Valentine Fairfield Iowa James Valentine Greenfield Democrat J. S. McKenney Burlington Gazette J. T. Illick Burlington Hawkeye W. A. Milne Bride Kansas City R. C. Sayers J. P. Manatrey Miss Kiger Jno. Liming C. W. Wade Maryville Geo. Clarke Ruth California Geo. W. Cable, Jr Davenport Margaret Hayes Creston C. A. Baker Centerville I. W. Danham Mediapolis Our City E. Kelley Chariton A. W. McElhany Denmark Dora Minick Stella Dolan Delle Welch J. W. Templeton Ottumwa I. T. Wisecarver Lineville C. E. Wisecarver St. Louis Ernest .Snook Tonkawa Okla Burlington No. 9 George Young Willard Street D. C. Bradley D. P. Stubbs R. J. Mohr Pasadena Cal Wm. Mohr Lincoln Clayton Pratt Chicago Windy City D. F. Spratt I. J. Spray City Burlington No. 13 J. Ketchum Janney Street T. D. Foster Ellen Foster J. G. Hutchison Library Hall J. S. Miller Mt. Pleasant Ainsworth J. P. Moorhead Eldon Arthur Clarence Rathmell Will Hartman Wolverton Mary Beatty Des Moines D. R. Beatty Ed. Brimm and Family Hamilton Albia Giltner Tilphie Johnson Mitten Factory Day Hunt Janette Bryan FE. B. Shaw Arkansas

Revival Services at Free Methodist Church

Revival services held every evening at the Free Methodist church beginning at 7 30 p m with prayer and song from 7 30 to 8 and preaching at 8 Pastor F C Behner extends a cordial invitation to all to attend.

The Free Methodist Church F. C. Behner

It Is Time to Look Out When a Thing Fails Look

A reflective notice warns readers that some matters should not be examined too closely. The statement signals caution about pursuing delicate or dangerous lines of inquiry and urges restraint.

Literary societies contest for Foster prize

Last Friday night at Library hall the Orio and Al dine literary societies contested for the Foster prize of 25 dollars. The question was whether the adoption of the fifteenth amendment has been justified. The Orios supported the affirmative and the Aldines the negative. Representing the Orios were Leo Thoma Hale Greenleaf and Robert Ross with the Aldines represented by Howard Gage Richard Hughes and Oliver Wirtz. Judges were Capt J G Hutchison Ottumwa Rev Oglesby Mediapolis and J T Illick Burlington. The decision favored the affirmative and the Orios won.

Library Hall Orio Aldine Foster Orios Leo Thoma Hale Greenleaf Robert Ross Howard Gage Richard Hughes Oliver Wirtz J. G. Hutchison Ottumwa Rev. Oglesby Mediapolis J. T. Illick Burlington

Pixies Extravaganze at Opera House Raises Funds

Last Friday and Saturday nights at the opera house under W A Milne as director and Mrs H A Mohler as accompanist the fairy extravaganza The Pixies was presented by the Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational church. Fairfield youths and children formed the cast and the two performances filled the house netting over 60 dollars.

Opera House W. A. Milne H. A. Mohler Ladies’ Aid Society Congregational Church Fairfield Milne

School Rule Upheld In Mandamus Case

Council Bluffs Iowa January 18 Judge Thornell dismisses mandamus bid by Fremont Benjamin over school discipline rules for pupils. Carl Benjamin refused noon intermission stay, was suspended, lost credits, and could not make them up. Judge Thornell ruled the rules reasonable and Benjamin's disobedience subject to penalties.

Council Bluffs Thornell Fremont Benjamin Benjamin Carl

Damages For Malpractice In Sibley County

I. Burton sued Dr. H Neil for malpractice after an accident last spring left a shoulder hurt. Heatland later claimed the shoulder was dislocated and set. The jury awarded Burton 245 dollars on a 5300 dollar claim after hours of deliberation.

Sibley I. Burton H. Neil Neill L. H. Heatland Burton

A Modern Miracle Recounts Mrs Holt Recovery

J O R Hooper of Woodford Tennessee recounts a dramatic recovery of Mrs Mollie Holt after a near-death coughing illness. Doctors warned her end was near as she coughed up pus from her lungs. After taking King’s New Discovery her condition rapidly improved and she fully recovered becoming a healthy woman. Trial bottles offered by Frank S Shriner’s druggist with a January sale.

Mollie Holt J. O. R. Hooper Woodford Tenn Frank S. Shriner

Notions of Vanity and the Mirror Through Life

The passage observes a woman's view of her reflection shifting with age. In youth she disputes the mirror's praise, and in later years complains the mirror needs restoration so she can see herself. It counters the common charge of vanity against women.

General winter goods clearance sale notice

Storewide sale offers 10 and 12 cent fleeced flannelettes. Blankets and winter underwear priced to close. Corsets at 1.00 and 1.25. Ladies heavy flannel night gowns 54 and 74 cents. Remnants in outing flannels and dress goods. Shoes and other goods offered at very low prices. Attend for desired items.

Get Best Perfumes at Closest Prices for You

We offer lasting delicate fragrances at moderate prices by selecting brands that are most fragrant and durable. Our buying method minimizes costs and passes savings to customers.

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