Practical Christianity and Remarkable Elderly Figures
A collection of brief portraits and anecdotes from various locales. Profiles include Lois Lewis as a veteran Girard College instructor, Mrs. Alice Longworth's Washington hostess role, and ex governor Thomas T. Crittenden. A Kentucky farmer, a New Haven judge, and an Irish contractor's father appear in humorous vignettes and moral observations.
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Lois Lewis
Girard College
Philadelphia
Lewis
Girard
Frankfort
Germany
Alice Longworth
Washington
Samie Salyers
Mayking
Cumberland Mountains
Mr. Salyers
Death notices from Fairfield Iowa obituaries record
Archibald Freshwater born in Pennsylvania December 19 1839 served in Iowa units and died after a paralytic stroke with funeral at Evergreen cemetery. Sophia King Douglas born 1812 died at 94 in Jefferson county with funeral at Koontz home Evergreen cemetery. Zophor Hamilton Adams born New York 1863 lived Fairfield died March 13 with services by Rev Osborn at home. Mrs Henry Willis died after paralysis funeral at Evergreen cemetery.
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Archibald Freshwater
Pennsylvania
Sarah Freshwater
Iowa
19Th
Iowa Infantry
Co. H
3Rd
Iowa Cavalry
Emily Jane Stine
Sophia King
West Wa
William Douglas
Scotland
Douglas
Jefferson County
J. C. Koontz
Kooniz
Pearse Pinch
Evergreen Cemetery
Zophor Hamilton Adams
New York
Fairfield
Lillie Cox
Mt. Pleasant
Thos. Osborn
Henry Willis
Willis
Ephraim Carbaugh 66 Dies at Ottumwa Iowa Home
Ephraim Carbaugh born in Chester County Pennsylvania on September 36 1840 died March 11 1907 at his home 138 Sheridan Ave Ottumwa Iowa aged 66 years 5 months 11 days He married Barbara E Miller February 26 1861 they had one son and six daughters two died in infancy Rose McClure preceded him July 28 1905 He lived in Fairfield years then moved to Davis County Iowa in 1877 He joined Bethlehem Christian church in 1878 and lived a devout Christian life He was a husband father and friend and a brother of A R Carbaugh and Mrs Elias Mulkins Death ends his sufferings and a heavenly welcome awaits.
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Ephraim Carbaugh
Chester Co
Pennsylvania
Sheridan Ave
Ottumwa
Iowa
Barbara E. Miller
Rose McClure
Better Land
Fairfield
Davis County
Bethlehem Christian Church
A. R. Carbaugh
Elias Mulkins
For Sale Fairfield Catholic Church Building
For information and conditions of sale enquire of Rev H J Hogan Fairfield Iowa 5150.
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Fairfield
H. J Hogan
Iowa
Jefferson County Teachers Hold Successful Convention
Jefferson county teachers met in the Franklin building assembly room for a fruitful session. Prof A D Coffman presided as Miss Jessie Manatrey sang, with papers by Maud Irwin Nellie Wilson Elizabeth Dorland and Katherine Tappert among others. The afternoon program included dictionary use teaching by Ethel Roth Jesse Walters and a useful symposium led by Alice Clinkenbeard Minnie Smith and Ernest Bloom.
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Jefferson County
Franklin Building
A. D. Coffman
Batavia
Jessie Manatrey
Ruth Pinch
Jessie M. Wray
Maud Irwin
Alice Clinkenbeard
Minnie Smith
Ernest Bloom
Laura Mahon
Bryan
The Last of Court. February Term Closes After Long Session
The February term of district court enters its fifth week with continued trial of Wisecarver and Reynard versus C R I and P Ry Co. An unusual number of jury cases have appeared this term, totaling four as the term progresses.
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Wisecarver & Reynard Vs. C
Wisecarver and Stone Case Proceeded in Court
In a five year term, Wisecarver and Stone were assigned for Wednesday March 13 with court time used until Friday. A jury of eleven men was sworn at 5:30 OM after OM E Freshwater was excused. The jury retired Thursday at 3 PM and returned a verdict at 8:15 PM against the defendant for $600. The defendant was given until Wednesday March 20 to file a motion for a new trial.
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Wisecarver & Stone
E Freshwater
Easter at the English Lutheran Church
The English Lutherans invite all to Easter services with Holy Communion in the morning at 11 and an evening program at 7. Prospective members receive fellowship, special Easter music by the choir, and Benevolence offerings. Children’s Sabbath School exercises follow the day’s activities.
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Our City
The Boss and the Employee’s Final Stab at Fraud
An employee who had been siphoning company funds tells the boss his health is failing. The boss coldly questions if the employee could “hold out” longer, leaving the worker dazed about the fraud he believed was smooth.
For Sale at a Bargain Eight- Room Home Near Square
For Sale at a Bargain advertises an eight room residence with a good cellar well and cistern barn and outbuildings plus ample fruit. Located four blocks from the square, inquiries directed to the newspaper office.
Fairfield Iowa mayoral election proclamation 1907
Fairfield Iowa announces a city election March 25 1907 to elect mayor city solicitor treasurer and assessor from each ward with one councilman per ward and a fourth ward vacancy. Registrations occur March 14 15 23 and election day from 7 am to 7 pm. Must be a ward resident ten days before election. Sealed by Mayor Fulton and City Clerk Long.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Feu
Sanfori Zeigler
Fritz & Droz
F. S. Cummings
Board of Registrars
C. J. Fulton
WM. L. Long
Selfishness of Bachelors Prompts Tax Talk
The Baltimore American notes hard times for bachelors as states consider taxation and President Cleveland proposes disfranchising single voters. It forecasts a forthcoming Roosevelt message to Congress with penalties for the “single blessedness” crime and hints at a restrictive lead year ahead.
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Cleveland
Roosevelt
Congress
Baltimore American
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McElhany
Scott Cummins
Winchester
Wood County
Snake River
Cummins
New
New Haven
David Torrence
Derby
Conn
Torrence
Judge Torrence
San Francisco
Ireland
Presidio
Phwat
Hand of Fate
Ayer
Eetr Co
Lowell
Mass
Sophia King Douglas
Teachers’ Convention
Lincoln
D. G. Higley
East Side Square
Hardware and Cutlery Department
Novelty Store
Soun
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