Fairfield School District to Vote on Franklin Building
At a recent school board meeting Fairfield electors will vote on June 22 from noon to 7 PM on three questions. Repair Franklin building for up to 4000 dollars, or replace it with a new building, and issue 14000 dollars in bonds for a new structure. The first proposal follows Liebbe specifications and aims for thorough repair.
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Fairfield
Franklin
Henry Liebbe
Foster & Liebbe
Des Moines
Repairs to Fairfield High School by Liebbe
Survey reports the Fairfield high school requires extensive improvements to drainage underpinning and walls. Recommendations include trenching, brick underpinning, tile drains, wall repointing, plastering, roof and gutter repairs, vent shaft updates, bell frame renewal, painting, and cement mortar applications as directed by the school board.
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Old Wall
Bull's Eye
Building repairs urged to secure long lasting use
Architectural notes call for masonry, brick underpinning, and vent work to be completed by skilled masons. Carpenter tasks include window frame and sash renewal, roof and cornice repairs, and basement improvements to provide clean air and sealed boiler and coal rooms. June 15 Batavia report adds local civic notes and obituaries.
Farmers praise crops as June crops prospects rise
Breckwith on June 13 reports farmers glow with crop outlook. Small grain looks good. pasture and meadows exceed last year. Rev Ethel from Salina plans to use the town as headquarters soon. Mrs Baldwin Parsons returns from Des Moines Ottumwa improved. gained 10 pounds. Thieves stole a watch from George Parsons while he was away. Mrs Howard recovers.
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Breckwith
Ethel
Salina
Baldwin Parsons
Des Moines
Ottumwa
J. R. Davis
Chas. Lotridge
Cleveland
Boies
Chas. Carrigan
Ollie Edwards
T. E. Parson
Eugene Parsons
No. 6
George Parsons
Howard
County Line Farmers Work On Corn and Local Notices
June updates report corn planting completion by several farmers including L Hughell returning ill from California and J Hughell back after years away. Maggie Swain recovers to teach. a needle injury to Sam Glotfelty’s daughter is recalled. A White church children day draws a crowd. F Gonterman returns from Ottumwa for treatment. A silver open-faced watch is advertised for claim with ownership proof. Orange Blossom flour offered at 1.35 per sack by Scott and Son. Lang's Restaurant advertises fruit and oysters.
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Mr. L. Hughell
California
J. Hughell
West
Maggie Swain
Sam Glotfelty
White Church
F. Gonterman
Ottumwa
Organ Fund Box Supper to Aid Union Sunday School
Four Corners notes Mr Henry Achenbach will raise funds to buy an organ for the Union Sunday school. A box supper at the school house on Wednesday night June 22 will donate proceeds. Mrs Henry Rupp died after a two week illness leaving a husband and five children. The burial was at Voorhies cemetery with Rev E Horton officiating. J L Miller sustained a broken arm when a falling timber struck him while chopping in Hostetler timber yesterday.
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Batavia
Foote Bros
D. Holder
Missouri
Samie Shrom
Rose Dillon
Eldon
Charlie Davidson
Mt. Pleasant
Rev. Pike
Lewis
Glendale
Gifford Bowman
Union School
John Roth
Cedar Township
Joseph Hickenbottom
Mr. Foote
Richwoods
Alex. Gordon
Eli Jones
Illinois
Steve Hickenbottom
Phontz
Rome
Four Corners
Henry Achenbach
Union
Henry Rupp
Voorhies
T. Horton
J. L. Miller
Excursion Rates Announced for National and Fraternal Conventions
Rock Island Railroad lists round trip fares for many events including the Democratic National Convention in Chicago June 21, the Knights Templar Denver conclaves August 6 7 and the Kiwanis uniform ranks encampment in Kansas City August 28. Tickets sale June 11 to 12 for Detroit Baptists Union July 12 and 18 and Cincinnati prohibition convention June 27 28 among others. Contact L R Van Patten Fairfield agent or C B & O ticket office Fairfield for details.
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Chicago
Knights Templar
Denver
Colorado
Supreme Lodge
Bienniel
KK. of P
Kansas City
L. R. van Patten
Fairfield
Omaha
Cincinnatti
the Baptists Young People’s Union
Detroit
P. E. Heflin
Market Prices for Livestock Produce and Wool
Wheat seven varieties and oats twenty three varieties listed with approximate prices. Cattle show stock steers at 3.00 to 3.25, fat cattle 3.50 to 4.00, butcher’s stock 2.00 to 2.50. Hogs range 4.00 to 4.40, sheep 3.50 to 4.00, butter 12 cents per pound, eggs 12 cents per dozen, potatoes 40 cents per bushel, wool 16 to 20 cents, wood 4 to 5 dollars.
Fairfield public schools coal bids sought for year
The Fairfield city school district invites bids for 6000 bushels of screened coal with 3000 bushels to be delivered to district buildings by September 1. Bids must be filed with the secretary by July 11 at noon and may be rejected. Secretary Ross of the Board notes the right to reject any or all bids. June 13, 1892.
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Fairfield
Board of Directors
Aes
Ross
Sec
Special School District Meeting in Fairfield Iowa June 22 1892
Notice sets a 12 to 7 PM election at Fairfield Court House to decide repairs to Franklin building up to 4000 dollars, building a new school, and issuing 14000 dollars in bonds. Votes by ballot. Calvin Snoop president and W G Ross secretary. Also includes unrelated ads and notices from local businesses and insurers.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Court House
Franklin
Calvin Snook
W. G. Ross
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Beckwith
GEO. Byard
Scott & Son
Lang’s
K Railroad
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Fairfield Markets
Geo. D. Clarke
N. C. Rowntree
State” Insurance Co
W. M. Buack
D. G. Higley Druggist
E. R. Smith
London
Drury Lane
The
Criterion
Terry’s
Alexander E. Sweet
Texas Siftings
Dan Sully
Tammany Hall
de Witt
Mississippi
Amazon
St. Lawrence
DeWitt
Sarsapa Villa
Geo
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Portugal
de Wtt
Robert Heckmann
Manheim
Amati and
Guarnerius
Wollford
D. G. Shgley
M. W. Purnell
Yazoo City
Miss
S. Geo. D. Clarke
Dullam
Europe
Africa
Mediterranean
Clarke
Vr Rporgehet
H. W. Weikert, the Hustler
Southwest Corner Public Square
JAS. Locke & CO
Oui
Mrs. M. Aldsmayver
West Side Millinery Store
Fairfield, Iowa
Fifth North
Third West
Fred Stead
Coodban & Fulton
South Side
Round Prairie Township
Glasgow
Price
Hiram Smith
S. E. Mower
Hair Store
4Th North
6Th West
Jones Hotel
Gi. A, Merich
Pluc
Cey
Garden Seeds
Huntzinger & Voorhies
Hunarich
Lockridge
Annie Gace
Lamar
Express
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Clarke & Junkin
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