Fairfield Postoffice to Rise in New Brick Building
Fairfield will gain a new two story brick postoffice on the Shriner lot west of the Jefferson Club rooms. The building, 85 by 23 feet, will house postmaster private, money order, general delivery, city and rural carrier, and public departments with Western entrance. Construction starts soon, completion targeted October 1, cost at least 5000 dollars not including the lot.
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Fairfield
Shriner
Jefferson Club
Washington, D. C
Frank Shriner
Washington
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Farmer Hurdles Train Hit At Crossing
Emil Neubauer of Remsen township was severely injured when struck by a passenger train at the Remsen Iowa Central yards after unloading hogs. He crossed onto the track as a freight switcher moved and was hit by an eastbound train. the wagon broke apart and he flew into the air with injuries to his back and body.
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Emil Neubauer
Remsen
LeMars
Neubauer
Train Narrow Escape On Great Western Line
A Great Western southbound passenger train at Ft. Dodge Iowa brake emergency saved a near derailment after a journal broke on the rear engine. The engine was at forty miles per hour when a truck wheel was flung into the right of way. No injuries reported though the incident was deemed miraculous. A similar failure occurred two weeks earlier on the same division.
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Great Western
Ft. Dodge
Meningitis Case Reported in Muscatine
A case of cerebro spinal meningitis is confirmed in Muscatine Iowa with Glen Athouse of Newell avenue hospitalized at Hershey Memorial hospital. He is progressing, and doctors express hope for recovery as health officials enforce preventive measures to stop spread.
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Muscatine
Glen Athouse
Newell Avenue
Hershey Memorial Hospital
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promoted in Local Ad
An old newspaper advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for bowel and stomach issues including pain in the bowels headaches and biliousness. The ad claims safety from Frank S Shriner's drug store and urges trial in June.
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Dr. Kkng
Frank S. Shriner
Quiet City Wedding Unites Emma Negus and Jacob Ulrich
Miss Emma Negus and Jacob Ulrich were married last night at Geo. T. Stever residence with only family present. Rev. Pearse Pinch officiated the ceremony and refreshments followed before the couple departed for their new home in the southeast part of town.
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Geo. T. Stever
Emma Negus
Jacob Ulrich
Pearse Pinch
Episcopal Church
Fire Doused Quickly At East Briggs Street Residence
A second ward fire at 4 pm yesterday attacked a home on East Briggs Street owned by Dr. J. B. Montfort and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Pillars and Mrs. Carrie Brown. Fire originated from burning off old paint. damage limited to furniture removed before arrival. building fully insured.
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East Briggs Street
J. B. Montfort
Pillars
Carrie Brown
Obituary for Elizabeth Robinson Basham
Elizabeth Robinson, born January 11, 1883 in Sioux Falls Dakota, moved with her family to Fairfield Iowa in 1808. She married G C Basham on November 9 1904. She died Sunday June 4 at 9 40 pm after a long illness. Funeral services were held at her mother’s North Second Street residence Tuesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Thomas Osborn of the M E church.
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Elizabeth Robinson
Sioux Falls
Dakota
Fairfield
G. C. Basham
North Second Street
Thos. Osborn
M. E. Church
Old Settlers Association Meeting Notice
Old Settlers Association officers and members will meet at I. D. Jones office on Saturday June 10 1905 at 2 o clock to arrange the annual gathering. MO E CUMMINGS president.
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Old Settlers
Old Settlers Association
I. D. Jones
MO. E. Cummings
Many visitors and residents spend time in Ottumwa
Richland’s J. E. Abrahams and Mediapolis’ F. D. Kelly visit Ottumwa while Keokuk’s Dr. C. Brownlee, Centerville travelers, and numerous Ottumwa residents are listed as guests, visitors, or returning home for summer. The piece notes arrivals, departures, and local social visits including church leaders and college ties.
Community Visits Highlight Local Social Roundup
Mrs W A Wirtz visits Ot tumwa this week. Rev and Mrs E Hall of Walker Ia guests of relatives. Mr and Mrs P H Fisher visited Memphis Mo with relatives. Mrs Chas Quillen and son of Mt Pleasant arrive for a visit. Mrs Caviness of Eldon Ind departs. mother Mrs Dr Rogers improving. Mrs H D Cook goes to Keota to join husband. they plan hotel business. Hon Z J Rives and wife of Litchfield Ill guests of C W Wade. Rives is a congressman. The writer notes the hat size remains unchanged despite these visits.
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Parsons College Board of Trustees
W. E. Blake
Burlington
C. S. Moore
Fulton, Ill
Rev. Newcomb
Keokuk
W. B. Seeley
Mt. Pleasant
T. W. Barnhart
W. 5. Dungan
Chariton
W. P. Nicholas
W. C. Howell
Z. J. Rives
Litchfield, Ill
C. W. Wade
Local millinery shop touts value and children’s hats
The storefront promotes better value on hats and highlights a strong selection of children’s headwear for buyers seeking quality.
Leggett House Improvements Improve Fairfield Hotel
Since Chester and Trowbridge took over Leggett House they have invested in renovations upgrading the interior with new carpets and brass and iron bedsteads. The re furnished rooms enhance comfort and the house now attracts traveling salesmen and local patrons, boosting Fairfield pride in a fine hotel.
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Leggett House
Messrs
Chester & Trowbridge
Leggett
Fairfield
Wedged in water tank tragedy ends life of Jno Williams
Last Friday night about 11 o clock the eighty three year old Jno Williams committed suicide by drowning in a water tank at his son Fred Williams near Germanville. The body was found next morning. an inquest, by Sheriff Wright and Coroner Hague, ruled death as by own action.
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Mr. Williams
Fred
Germanville
Wright
Hague
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