Wills Filed and Local Notices Mark Iowa Town Dispatch
Wills of Nathaniel Quackenbush and Richard Stacy filed. A new street sign goes up at Harris & Cuppy. Road conditions worsen, a Round Prairie man is adjudged unsound and sent to asylum. Swanson appointed administrator of Geo Hanson estate with $6000 bond. Eldon to vote on water works funding under $10,000. Congregational church services and lectures announced. Fairfield facing wood famine due to poor roads. Burglaries reported at Benj Barnes residence with $100 stolen. Boies club meeting planned. Lamson buys Clarke estate lot. Jay Copeland and Henry Alston plan steam laundry. City police report many tramps roaming the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Quackenbush
Richard Stacy
Harris & Cuppy
South Side
Andrew Olson
Round Prairie
Worple
Mart. Pergue
France
Victor Swanson
Geo. Hanson
Lockridge Township
Congregational Church
Ground of Good Hope
Eldon
W. F. Grissom
J. H. Jackson & Co
Jackson
Common Sense Liniment
Geo. D. Clarke
Maret
Burlington Hawkeye
Bert Barr
Opera House
John F. Koch
Thomas O'Bryan
T. L. James
Dental Department
The
State University
Joan W. Geiger
Fairfield
Benj. Barnes
Barnes
Boies Club
Vic. Lamson
Clarke
Townspeople urged to put men to hard labor
The article argues authorities should force every man to work digging down a hill and starve him if he fails to work, at fifty cents daily until costs are paid, claiming this would purge the town of a troublesome tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Burbank
Nye
Geo. Allender
Tribune
Ottumwa
Fairfield Monday
Eldon
Graphic
Joseph Stidger
Keosauqua
Allender
THE
Parsons and Toothacre Wed in Pleasant County Rites
The marriage of J R Parsons and Ella Toothacre occurred at Mr James Dougherty’s residence in Mr Pleasant on Wednesday February 24 at five o clock. Rev W G Thorn officiated. They will reside in Dodge Nebraska where Parsons will run a hardware business. The couple are regarded as industrious and well liked in their county and their departure will be a loss to Fairfield community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman & Rand
Burlington
TnHrt Tribue
S. K. West
Alex
C. W. Reeder
Hayes City
Kansas
Kansas City
Alex, West
Mr. Reeder
West
County Recorder
Clay Hill
Round Prairie Township
Pattie Russell
Nellie and
Mattie Smith
Clara Gregg
George McElwee
Albert Pearson
Bell Smith
Fairfield High School
J. R. Parsons
Ella Toothacre
James Dougherty
Fairfield
Dodge
Nebraska
J. R
Physical Culture Entertainment At College Opera House
The young ladies of the college present a physical culture entertainment tomorrow night. The program includes drills with wands dumbbells Indian clubs and free hand movements ending with a tambourine drill in Spanish costume. Proceeds benefit the college Y W C A. Tickets at Clarke's cost 25 and 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke’s
Why Pierce Bros. Sold Thirty Seven Clothes Wringers
The notice notes Pierce Bros. sold thirty seven clothes wringers in the last month citing cheaper prices than rival merchants. It states the same proportion applies to other goods, implying a broad discount strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce Bros
Fairfeld
Joliet
Geo White Sells Baled Hay and Straw
Geo White advertises baled hay and straw for sale at his office located one block north of Saving’s bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. White
Saving’s Bank
Public reception for Senator Wilson linked to Carnegie library gift
Fairfield celebrates Senator Wilson's return from Washington after Carnegie's thirty thousand dollar donation to Jefferson county library. The opera house event honored his role in securing the gift with remarks from D. P. Stubbs and others. A related Presbyterian church banquet featured speakers on the library founding and benefits to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Wilson
Opera House
Presbyterian Church
Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Jefferson County
George A. Wells
D. P. Stubbs
Fairfield
Wilson
Stubbs
J. Hochuly
Ward Lamson
John A. Spielman
Schreiner
Russell Smith
Carnegie
J. F. Magillas
Edward Campbell
Chas. D. Leggett
Alice Heald
John A. Ireland
R. J. Wilson
H. L. Marsh
R. A. Harkness
John Williamson
J. M. Shaffer
Keokuk
J. Fulton
Librarian Association
Dr. Shaffer
C. M. Junkin
Negus
Uncalled Fairfield Post Office Letters Advertised
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Fairfield post office advertised by S. J. Chester P. M. February 29. Names include Chapley Herman Sanderson A. F. Clarewater Berlie Schwerdtfeger W. Johnston Emil Swanson S. W. Whitfield McCracken Wooster Smith E. M. Vail Nathan D.
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Fairfield
S. J. Chester
P. M
Chapley
Herman Sanderson
A. F. Clarewater
Berlie Schwerdtfeger
W. Johnston
Emil Swanson
S. W. (Whitfield) McCracken
Wooster) Smith
E.M. Vail
Nathan D
Homes Wanted for Children in Jefferson County
Mrs J L Brown secretary of the Jefferson county branch of the American Aid Association reports letters from the general agent seeking homes for several colored children aged five to eight and white children from three months to fourteen years. Interested parties may contact Mrs Brown at J Hoenary President. Washington Iowa T H Jackson. Dear Sir I have used your Common Sense Liniment for stock and find it effective and recommend it to horse owners and stock raisers. Sincerely J S Wagner owner of Wagners Bashaw.
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J. L. Brown
Jefferson County
American Aid Association
Washington
Iowa
T. H. Jackson
Sik
J.S. Wagner
Wagner’s
Bashaw
Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup for LaGrippe Cough
In this prescription style notice, Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup is recommended for LaGrippe with a dose of 20 to 30 drops at first symptoms. A cough after illness should be treated with 10 to 20 drops after each coughing spell, sold by RK M Hufferd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
RK. M. Hufferd
Common Sense Liniment and Spring Medicines Ad
Call and see specimens of ring bone and spavin. Hood’s Sarsaparilla praised for blood purification. Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure offered with a guarantee by Bradshaw and Thoma. A girl wanted for house work. Georg D. Clarke selling liniment to explain incura ble condition.
Fresh milch cow injured near Presbyterian church doorway
A fresh milch cow sustained injuries at a doorway two steps south of the Presbyterian church.
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Presbyterian Church
No More Poorly Made Upholstery Says Shopper
A reader states discomfort from imperfectly upholstered furniture leads to avoiding such products in the future. The remark emphasizes consumer demand for quality and value in household goods.
It Should be in Every House
It Should be in Every House. J B Wilson of Sharpsburg Pa promotes Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming it cured his wife after gravely ill. Robert Barber of Cooksport Va says it helped his lung trouble more than anything else. Free trials at Clarke's drug store with large bottles selling nets and a dollar.
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J.B. Wilson
Clay St
Sharpsburg
Dr. King
Clarke’s
Prominent Salve Ad Promises Full Guarantee
A salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions claims to cure piles with no pay if not satisfied. It is sold for 25 cents a box by Clarke and Junkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke & Junkin
Post Office Restaurant Serves Meals All Hours
Wak meals and lunch options with fresh oysters available around the clock at the post office restaurant offering varied seafood and midday dishes.
Brown's Novelty Store Sneaks New Attractions Weekly
Brown's Novelty Store announces weekly additions and offers goods at prices so low they seem whispered. The shop uses fresh gossip and low quotes to attract customers.
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Brown’s Novelty Store
Home money to loan and house cleaning services offered
An advertisement states easy term home loans by Jones and Fullen along with house cleaning carpet laying and general house work. Orders to be left at Crawford's grocery with Ep Stephens.
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Jones & Fullen
J. IF
Crawford’s Grocery
Stephens
Residence for Sale in Fairfield Near Square
One of the best houses in Fairfield in good repair with cellar and barn two blocks from the square priced at $2,300. KE. R. Smita.
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Fairfield
KE. R. Smita
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Tam
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Ness
Chamberlain
Bradshaw & Thoma
C. Reed
I. D. Jones
Hood
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Robert
Israel
Coats
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Fulton
Bucken
Arnica
Ite
J. F. Wilson, Jr
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Brussels
Tapestry
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Shoulis & Barger
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