Rural mail route planned from Fairfield via Burlington road to Mt. Zion
A county notice reports a petition to establish a rural mail route starting at Fairfield, traveling east three miles on the Burlington road then south to Nady's, past Ebenezer church to Mt. Zion, then to Wm. Hall's and west to Fairfield. The piece also notes farm activity, telephone trials, a death in Bellville Kansas, and various local visits and repairs.
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Fairfield
Burlington Road
X. Nady
Charlie Cox
Don Nady
Fanny Gregg
Bellville
Kaw
Hiram Heaton
England
France
Jane Cox
Burt Litton
Tell McClain
Robert Ramsey
Perlee
Peter Goodwin
Washington County
May Day social and local updates in Fairfield
May day activities and community notes from Fairfield recount Arbor Day observances, travels of Ed Hendricks and the Goodrich family, and visits by Ralph Smith and Roy Keltner. Bridge work by Rock Island Railway crews, illnesses of Mrs. Sheckerton after a fall, and medical calls by Drs. Bailey and White are also mentioned along with church services by Rev. Louis Fordyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Ed. Hendricks
John Belville
Washington County
D. Thompson
Marshall County
Margaret Sheckerton
Visit of Dr Whitaker and brother at Kendall home
May 1 report notes Dr Whitaker and his brother George of Brighton visited the Kendall household last week. Mrs Mary Rodgers remains seriously ill in critical condition after a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Saladay
Fairfield
Lynn
Lynch
Miss Hobey
Illinois
James Farmer
Ellen Wray
J. T. Rodgers
Henry Burcker
Pleasant Plain
Philip Kurtz
Elizabeth Gift Duncan Birth and Death Notice in Fulton County
Elizabeth Gift Duncan born April 4 1833 near McConnelsburg Fulton County Pennsylvania grew to womanhood in Alleghany County Maryland and moved to Jefferson Iowa in 1852 married James B Duncan May 3 1855 four children survive with husband and siblings died April 25 1900 after heart disease. she was a Christian joined M E Church in 1856 and lived a virtuous life as wife mother and neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Gift Duncan
McConnelsburgh
Fulton County
Alleghany County
Jefferson
Iowa
James B. Duncan
Duncan
Frank
Preston
Ottumwa
Harlan
Lincoln
Neb
M.e.church
Administrator's Final Notice in Jefferson County Iowa
Final notice to creditors and heirs of Jerry Lamberth deceased. Horton as administrator will file the final report and seek discharge by August 1 1900 in Jefferson County Iowa. Those differing may defend by August term beginning August 20 1900 in Fairfield. D JONES attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Jerry Lamberth
District Court
T. Horton
Fairfield
Iowa
Notice of Final Settlement in Lyon Estate
State of Iowa Jefferson County ss Edith M Lyon and all interested in Addison Lyon deceased seek final discharge of W H Chandler as executor. Hearing set for August 20 1906 at Fairfield Jefferson County Iowa noon. Attorney I Db Jones to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Edith M.lyon
Addison Lyon
District Court
W. H. Chandler
Fairfield
Iowa
Notice of land title suit in Jefferson County Iowa
State of Iowa Jefferson County two notices to A P Danburn and Chariey J Danburn first day of August 1900 petition by James F McBride owner in fee of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter section 19 township 71 range 11 West forty acres Jefferson county Iowa seeking an order quieting title and enjoining claims to the property unless appeared defend by noon of the second day of the August term 1900 Fairfield Jefferson county Iowa court to commence August 20 1900 default will be entered and judgment ordered D JONES attorney for plaintiff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jefferson County
A. P. Danburn
Chariey J. Danburn
District Court
James F. McBride
Iowa
Fairfield
D. Jones
Family records death notice from Upper Richwoods church member
The deceased was a member of the M E church in Upper Richwoods and trusted in Jesus before death. Funeral services were conducted at the Richwoods church by Rev Joe H Taylor of Salina and she was laid to rest in the cemetery west of the church as friends extend condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E
Upper Richwoods
Jesus
Richwoods
Joe. H. Taylor
Salina
Dairy butter trade inquiry from Plano Creamery owner
A letter from Ww. Grelck of Plano Ill seeks correspondence with dairy butter shippers. He offers potential business benefit to responders and provides his Plano Creamery address for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Butter Shippers
Grelck
Plano
Ill
Board of Supervisors April Session Proceedings 1900
Proceedings of the Board at their April session in 1900 document official actions, votes, and financial approvals. The record records committee reports, contracts, expenditures, and adoption of resolutions affecting county governance and public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Board
Board approves tax collection proposal and hires Ben McCoy
On April 28 1900 Jefferson County Iowa board met for remission hearings on Mulch tax and accepted a proposition by Ben McCoy to investigate and collect omitted taxes for fifteen percent of collected amounts. McCoy is to report to the county treasurer and receive warrants after actual collection within one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mono
W.J. Peterson
Ben McCoy
Board of Supervisors
Jefferson County
Iowa
McCoy
County Treasury
Women Suffer Kidney Trouble Says Advertiser
An advertisement asserts kidney and bladder issues afflict women as well as men and cause mood loss, diminished vigor, and bed wetting in children. It promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer & Co with sample bottles and a pamphlet, urging readers to write for details from Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Bond filed and adjournment noted in official proceedings
The body approved a bond of 3000 dollars to be secured by Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland. The board adjourned to 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. Frank Hurst, Chairman. Attest: Gro. R. Horn, Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
Board of Supervisors Orders Tax Remissions for Jefferson County
Minutes from yesterday show the board remits the Mulch tax for W J Peterson and orders the costs of the investigation taxed to Jefferson county. For D G Higley the Mulch tax is remitted and investigation costs assigned to Jefferson county. The board adjourns to tomorrow morning. Frank Hurst, Chairman. Gro K Horn, Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ead
W.J. Peterson
Board of Supervisors
W. J. Peterson
Jefferson County
D. G. Higley
Leggett & McKenney
A.G. Jordan
W. G. Ross
Frank Hurst
Gro. K. Horn
Eighth Day Proceedings on Tax Adjustments April 25, 1900
Minutes read and approved. Tax remissions for Mulch tax to various firms due to insufficient evidence. Corrections to Centennial block 24 valuations for James W Rains and E A Bowen. Abatements for Susannah Emry and Leroy Macy. Per diem and mileage set for board members. Minutes approved. board adjourned sine die. Attest: Gro R Horn, Auditor.
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Jay Copeland & Co
George D. Clarke
Bradshaw Thoma
Ball
E.A Bowen
Susannah Emry
Roberts
Pleasant Plain
Penn Township
Leroy Macy
Frank Hurst
Alfred Armstrong
Newton Williams
Gro
R. Horn
Cleveland lecture recalled a failed office seeker tale
A New York Mail and Express correspondent recounts a Buffalonian who sought a government post from Grover Cleveland after his inauguration. Despite claiming old friendship and a trip to Washington, the suitor’s pressure to secure an office was unsuccessful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Princeton
New York Mail and Express
Washington
Grover
Buffalonian
Whitman and Loyal Friends Helped by Philanthropists
A reminiscence recalls Grover Cleveland offering Jim a Liverpool consulship and Whitman’s modest 50 dollar monthly support from George Childs. The Camden writer shares how he rides buses, learns drivers needs, and reports them to Childs who funds coats for underdressed workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Whitman
Camden
Philadelphia
Walt
Whitman
George Childs
Childs
CASCAP CASCARETS Candy Cathartic Ad
An old advertisement touts CASCARETS as a natural bowel aid for a wide range of ailments from headaches to cancer. It promises gentle, easy movements and a 10 cent start, warns against imitations, and notes the tablets are stamped C. C. C. with metal box packaging.
Opera as Public Institution Says Ainslee’s Magazine
The article argues stockholders do not sustain the Metropolitan Opera House, warning the enterprise would fail without public support. It stresses the manager relies on parquet and gallery crowds, stating opera is a public institution, not a social function, and could collapse without widespread attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Opera House
Ancient pencils trace to Borrowdale mine and early writing
Ancient writers note use of dead and graphite for papyrus ruling and crude pencils in the sixteenth century. Graphite sourced from the Borrowdale mine in Cumberland England, as reported by the Chicago Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borrowdale
Cumberland
England
Chicago Chronicle
Poultry Tonic Promises Big Egg Yields in Iowa Market
An Iowa market report notes a Cres ton area farmer touts American Poultry Mixture from American Mfg Co Terre Haute Ind as boosting hen fertility and egg production by up to 100 percent with a money back guarantee. The ad claims disease prevention and direct action on the crow and gizzard, urging trial via mail order if local druggists do not stock it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Iowa
American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Amer
Ienufacturing Co
Stallion Lineup for 1900 Season Announced
A breeder announces the 1900 season stallion lineup including several proven Glydesdale sires. He notes the animals are strong and will be kept on the premises for examination by potential buyers.
Royal Rover 9060 A Clydesdale Highlight In Fair Grounds Show
From the 1897 Breeders Gazette note the Chicago horse show proves Clydesdales superior among drafts. Royal Rover 9060 is a bay stallion foaled May 28 189 bred by George Bean Balquba Mains Pitcaple with Mount Roy as sire dam Sunflower 112111 weighs about 2000 pounds and is now imported by Alexandr Gilbraith Wisconsin. Terms Fifteen dollars to insure with foal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Colvin
Henry 8. W. Tier
Carleton A. Nebrone
Tun
Royal Rover
Grand Sound
George Bean
Balquba
Pitcaple
Mount Roy
Sunflower
Glenglee
Maggie
Farmer Or More
Alexandr Gilbraith
Wisconsi Royal Rover
Edzardus the German Coach Horse Wows with Presence
Edzardus, a 1500 pound German coach horse, captivates with striking black points and refined style. The observer notes only by witnessing the animal can one truly appreciate its excellence and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edzardus
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Cedar Township
Buchanan Township
Graig Golvin
Charlton Bros
W. A. Charlton
W.H. Chandler
I. Db. JoNes
Standard Oil CO
Plano Creamery
A. Armstrong
THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
Gro. R. Horn
Buffalo
Jim
Liverpool
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Ton Mass
Glydesdale
Fair Grounds
Garmighael
James Garmighael
Tribune
Fairfield Tribune
Homestead
St. Louis
Republic
Des Moines
Cincinnati Enquirer
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