Miss Green to Teach Salina Spring Term
Salina March 19 Miss Green of Perlee will teach the spring term of the Salina schools. A J Green sold $1600 worth of stock and farm property at public sale northwest of town Wednesday. T B Allender of Fairfield was the auctioneer. Wilson Whistlers baby is ill. Ed Kunce moved to Winchester this week. Community offers best wishes as they leave. Mr and Mrs Louis Long of Salina area remain confined with grippe. S Humphrey is a typhoid patient at St Francis Burlington. Mrs Jane Oliver is ill at her South Church Street home.
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Salina
Miss Green
Perlee
A. J. Green
T. B. Allender
Fairfield
Wilson Whistlers
Ed Kunce
Winchester
Louis Long
S. Humphrey
St. Francis Hospital
Burlington
Jane Oliver
South Church Street
Woolson Notes March Visitors and Local Elections
Woolson reports Clerk Hinshaw and Gourney Stewart of Des Moines visiting on business. Wm H McCracken and Oscar Hobson elected directors for school districts No 1 and No 2 in Blackhawk township. Bert Bray and wife visited Hedrick. Roy Jones visiting family before moving to Salem for Whittier College work. Velre Ireland leaves for Ft. Dodge for health. Pleas Hoskins accompanies her. Stacy McCracken returns from Salem where he taught. Charley Roberts and wife move to new home with a ringing up. Virgil Hinshaw expected home next week. Six inches of snow falls Sunday and Monday. sickness improving.
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Woolson
Hinshaw
Gourney Stewart
Des Moines
Wm. H. McCracken
Oscar Hobson
Blackhawk
Bert Bray
Hedrick
Roy Jones
Abram Jones
Salem
Gardner & Nelson partner sells stake. local updates
Packwood notes E. G. Gardner sells his interest to Newt Nelson in the firm Gardner and Nelson. Mrs Cal Estes is reported sick at her home on North Main Street. C D Chandler was elected school director on Monday. Mrs G A Spielman's brother L is mentioned in the fragmentary report.
Local News Briefs From Glendale Area
Mrs. Har ry Rider and sons returned home near Glendale. Al Greeson and Will Wiggins sold horses last week. Charles Hisel still slipping hogs and hopes to continue. Grandpa Davidson remains poorly. Mr. and Mrs. John Bell recovering from lagrippe. John Gantz reported very sick. Almanac says spring began March 20 noon, but weather seems unimproved locally.
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Harry Rider and
Glendale
al. Greeson
Will Wiggins
Charles Hisel
Grandpa Davidson
John Bell
John Gantz
Pretty Wedding Ties Woolson and McPherson in Area
Emma Ethel West married Ralph McPherson in a tender ceremony at the J A West residence last week. The couple has long resided in the vicinity and well wishers extend happiness. Other items note Jones visiting with parents en route to Salem Iowa. Local sick lists include Mrs J A Cassady and Pliny C McCracken. Verle Ireland seeks medical treatment in Ft Dodge. Prof Stacy McCracken returns home near Woolson after a Whittier College farewell.
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Emma Ethel
Ralph McPherson
Stacy McCracken
Woolson
Whittier College
Neighbors Reflect on Departures and Local Visits
Neighboring residents recount departures from the area and list recent visits. Mr. Oren Ogden and family visited Mr. Frank Ogden on Sunday. Miss Ida Larson visited her sister Mrs. Davis. Nellie Lamansky saw Elsie Randall last week. Rev. Slack could not fill Bethesda church pulpit due to illness last Sunday.
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Oren Ogden
Frank Ogden
Ida Larson
Mrs. Davis
Nellie Lamansky
Elsie Randall
Rev. Slack
Bethesda Church
Cedar Two News Briefs From Cedar Township
March weather improves with passable roads and spring signs. Rural mail carrier returns to horseback routes. School plans include Hester Grove teaching at Troy Point and Jessie Conner at Wooster starting April. Local movers include Kelley relocating from Manatrey farm and Taylor from Flinn farm. Mrs. Blough of Wayne county visits Eli Blough. H D Blough ill but slowly recovering.
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Cedar Two
Hester Grove
Troy Point
Jessie Conner
Wooster
Clifford Nady
Ottum
Four Corners Local News Roundup
Anton Noid, recently at Mt. Pleasant hospital, plans to start a new job in Freeport Illinois. Harlan E. Rupp returned from a visit to Sigourney. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. John Pencil on March 16. Mrs. Gottlieb Hildebrand recuperating at home. Mrs. Andrew Trabert of Stanton returned after attending her sister C F Hildebrand’s death. Maude Berg to Ottumwa for dressmaking study. Geo. Stephenson in Fairfield on business. Rev. Jno O Burgason from Bloomington Illinois will assume the M E pulpit here. In Memoriam Mrs. Charles Hildebrand of Jefferson County born April 10 1855 died at Lockridge. Survived by husband nine children, siblings, and many friends. Funeral held Thursday with German and English services, burial west of town.
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Four Corners
Anton Noid
Mt. Pleasant
Freeport
Ill
Harlan E. Rupp
Sigourney
John Pencil
Gottlieb Hildebrand
Andrew Trabert
Stanton
C. F. Hildebrand
Maude Berg
Ottumwa
Geo. Stephenson
Fairfield
Jno. O. Burgason
Bloomington
Charles Hildebrand
Lockridge
Jefferson County
Hildebrand
P. H. Dornseff
Wilton
Iowa
C. Dryer
Iowa City
Libertyville items report injuries and social notes
Libertyville news records a work accident when Mr. Frank Hurst injured his hand at the elevator. Social notes cover visits from Mrs. S. K. Davis and Mrs. G. W. Hewett, travel to Fairfield and Brighton, illness of Ivan Pollock, and family moves including Frank Fell and bride. The birthday club gathering at Mrs. Glotfelty’s home is noted along with various local comings and goings.
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Libertyville
Frank Hurst
S. K. Davis
Fairfield
G. W. Hewett
Nebraska
Bessie Raymond
Will Hill
W. H. Barber
Brighton
Ivan Pollock
Will Potts
Mace Loveliss
Selma
Potts
Frank Fell
Bride
Oskaloosa
Clara Wolff
Grace Leppo
Dovenspike
Barker
John Glotfelty
Beckwith News Briefs From Four Corners Area
Mary Hollander returned to her Four Corners home after a visit. Mrs. Maxwell spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs. Jenks. Dall Green and wife expect to move to his father's farm this week.
Obituary and local notices from Libertyville area
Will Robinson is seriously ill. Ed Garber of Fairfield spent Sunday with his parents. Mace Clarridge of town died at 5 a.m. His brother has pneumonia. Geo Snyder and family visit sister Mrs Hawkins. Prof. T Bruce Young visits brother Prof H F Young. Miss Ella Clinkenbeard ill and cannot attend school. Mrs Minnie Adams and son Fred of Selma visit Rev and Mrs Barber en route to Birmingham. OBITUARY Mrs Anna Puryear born Kentucky 1821 moved to Town 1835 then Van Buren County near Stockport died March 7. Funeral March 8 at Presbyterian Libertyville. Interment Fell Cemetery.
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Will Robinson
Ed Garber
Fairfield
Mace Clarridge
Geo. Snyder
Montana
Hawkins
T. Bruce Young
Corning Academy
Corning
Iowa
H. F. Young
Ella Clinkenbeard
Minnie Adams
Fred
Selma
G. W. Barber
Birmingham
Anna Puryear
Kentucky
van Buren County
Jefferson County
Libertyville
Stockport
Presbyterian Church
Wylie
Denver
Fell Cemetery
Big Snap Savings Bank News From Glendale
Glendale notes a rainy March 21 passage. Ida Johnson begins a Middletown school term. Mrs. Rizor visits Mystic relatives. Alex Hopkirk ends singing school term and praises winter. Harry Hartley and Myrtle Teeter wed in Ottumwa. Hartley to farm on F. S. Toothaker’s land. Ladies assemble with Mrs. Rosa Hickenbottom on March 30.
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Glendale
Ida Johnson
Middletown
Peter Rizor
Mystic
Alex Hopkirk
Hopkirk
Harry Hartley
Myrtle Teeter
Ottumwa
Robert Teeter
Democratic County Convention to Name Jefferson Delegates
Jefferson County Democrats hold a delegate convention at Fairfield Court House on March 26 1904 at 1 30 pm to select seven delegates for the state convention in Des Moines May 4 1904. Precinct delegate counts are listed and all Democratic voters are invited to participate per committee chairman P E Boesen.
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Des Moines
eOtal
Stee Eh
Democratic Party
P. E. Boesen
Democrats Hold Rural Precinct Primaries for County Delegates
The democrats of several townships vote Thursday March 24 1904 at 730 PM to select delegates to the county convention and elect Central Committee members for the coming year. Meetings held at usual places. all democrats urged to attend by order Central Committee.
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Central Committee
Fairfield Township Democrats Plan March 24 Primary
Fairfield Township Democrats announce a primary at The Tribune office in Fairfield on Thursday evening March 24 at 7 30. H S Stark is the committeeman.
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Fairfield Township
Tribune
Fairfield
H. S. Stark
Local News Items From Fairfield Tribune
Mr and Mrs John Laughridge welcome a baby girl born yesterday. Mr and Mrs Geo D Henry celebrate a baby boy born last Saturday March 19. A Fairfield Hall concert drew a large crowd with a delightful program. Help wanted a competent girl for general housework inquire at Tribune office. Laughridge and Robb dissolve partnership Robb retires and Dr R C Sayers buys interest. A building lot for sale inquire H L Brown at the County Treasurer's office. Oliver to return to city after business in Des Moines. Fairfield to be represented at the Southeastern Iowa Teacher's Association in Muscatine with power Locke Emry Scott White. Merchants on the square cleaned mud with a White Wings Brigade. Poultry Show company to be organized Friday 7:30 at court house sixty names already subscribed. Mrs W P Sullivan hosted O E S in honor of Grand Deputy Bills with spring decorations and frappe. Supt Anna White to hold regular examinations for certificates Friday and Saturday 8 am start. Some townships raised teachers wages. several schools still need teachers. March 30 Armory Hall Company M to meet Sioux City Giants. Washington Academy girls to visit April first to play Fairfield high. Y M C A Literary society to meet Thursday with a prepared program and aim to permanent organized status. Open to friends as well as members.
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Fairfield
Southeastern Iowa Teacher’s Association
Muscatine
S. A. Power
Elizabeth O. Locke
Martha E. Emry
Mary Scott
Anna White
Armory Hall
Sioux City Giants
Washington Academy
Fairfield High School
Y. M. C. A. Literary Society
Association Rooms
All Friends
Y. M. C. A. Association
Rug Making Announcement for Fairfield Ladies
Fairfield area rug makers announce they will start after April 1 to craft new durable rugs from customers worn carpets. They invite women to note the date and request estimates and pricing information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Fairfield Rug Co Telephone Listed for Fairfield
The Fairfield Rug Co located in Stubbs Block on North Fourth Street has an updated phone listing for customers in Fairfield.
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Stubbs Block
North Fourth St
Fairfield
Farewell Sermon At Lutheran Church For Rev Funkey
Next Sunday morning at the Lutheran church Rev Wm J Funkey will preach his farewell sermon. Communion services will also be held and in the evening a sermon addressed to the IOOFs will be delivered. A two acre farm in Round Prairie Two for rent inquire of H L Brown at the Treasurer's office. One marriage license has been issued since last week Harry Hartley 22 Myrtle Teeter 20
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Lutheran Church
Wm. J. Funkey
Round Prairie Two
H. L. Brown
Harry Hartley
Myrtle Teeter
Fairfield area note on Henry Barrow farm road event
Geo. W. McKee location three miles southwest of Fairfield on the Henry Barrow farm poor farm road dated Thursday March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. McKee
Fairfield
Henry Barrow
Poor Farm
Fairfield Nursery Strawberry Plants at 25 Cents Per Hundred
2-St. C. W. Whitham & Sons advertises strawberry plants at 25 cents per hundred with other small fruits priced proportionally.
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