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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1907
Page
6
Jefferson County library receives a substantial African curios collection from Mrs Myrtie Kirby McCleary, donor noting the exhibit will soon open in the museum. A letter from Fairfield Iowa dated March 16 1907 accompanies two lists detailing the items.
The article warns of spring fires as winds fan sparks while leaves are raked and bonfires burn. It notes two alarms sounded last week including a midnight blaze at the Gilchrist home on West Burlington, with hose teams responding.
A swift response extinguished a house fire that damaged only the upper story. Mr and Mrs Gilchrist, aged and infirm, were the occupants and Mrs Gilchrist was carried out after flames grew strong. She sustained only minor burns. A second blaze felled a barn at Madison and B streets, fully destroyed but nearby structures saved by the hose company. Origin unknown. residents urged caution to prevent more fires.
Charles D. Donaldson born November 15, 1824 in Adams County Pennsylvania died Monday evening at his Fairfield home. He served as Presbyterian elder 46 years, married Margaret McGinley in 1850 who died 1902, survived by daughter Mrs G W Gilchrist and brother W E Donaldson. A Civil War veteran, funeral held at the Presbyterian church, with G A R post aiding at the cemetery.
The February term of district court adjourned Friday after one week beyond schedule due to many jury cases. Wisecarver and Reynard vs C R I and P Ry resulted in a defense win with $1,000 damages awarded. Dr Frank Fourt vs Henry Alston heard witnesses and arguments. decision to be rendered later. This was Judge Anderson’s first Fairfield term, and he proved a pleasant gentleman with many new friends.
Last Sunday evening at the M E parsonage Rev Osborn united in marriage James T Flemming of Hooker Oklahoma and Miss Eliza Chatterton of this city The bride a well known former county teacher receives best wishes from Jefferson County friends as she begins a new life in the Southwest Read The Tribune $1 per year
The Novelty Store offers various axes and handles at low prices. The English Lutheran church announces Easter entertainment by the Sunday school next Sunday at 7:30 PM with Easter music, communion, and a quarterly council report. Pastor Brights Easter sermon titled Thoughts Concerning Easter.
Assessors near completion across the county with April board of review to inspect rolls. Trustees review assessment lists before returning them to the assessor who will finalize records for the county auditor. Work has progressed despite bad roads and is expected to show a substantial rise in Jefferson county property valuations.
A feature from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch describes Easter egg toy crafts including a torpedo boat and duck, with step by step assembly such as sealing wax, cardboard parts, toothpicks, and painted details. Also notes Bucklen Arnica Salve testimonials and a housework job offer in Luisa.
Easter observances by the Moravians in Bethlehem Pennsylvania include a Good Friday crucifixion service with the tolling bell at 3 o'clock, a 2am trombone choir tour, and sunrise cemetery rites centered in the graveyard. The 1803 Bethlehem church was then the largest in America.
Promotion offers a free 1200 mile trip and refunds rail fare and hotel bills to all who buy land in Colorado with the company. Announces next excursion date April 2 and advertises Tribune subscription rate of one dollar for a year at fifty-two issues.
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