Local items note shipping horses and new sidewalks
J H Landes shipped two car loads of horses last week. Johnson Peck Co plans a four foot plank sidewalk on main street in their new addition as weather permits. The paper also notes business moves, plantings, and local events including church services and school banquets.
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J. H. Landes
Bradshaw & Thoma’s
Rose & Culp
Joan Dewees
Rock Island Road
Congregational Church
J.M. Whitham & Co
Rock Island Railroad
Johnson, Peck & Co
Death of J. W. Oliver Jr 1865 1891
Joseph W. Oliver, Jr. died after a yearlong illness of pulmonary consumption at his father's home in Polk Township on Saturday April 30 at 7 30 p m He was born in York Township September 6 1865 married to Rosamond Blatner and left a wife, parents, one sister and five brothers Funeral services were led by Rev. Mr. Wilson of Packwood and interment was in Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield.
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N.S. Bricut
Republican
Maryville
John Thompson
John M. Hayzlett
Packwood
Rock Island Railroad
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Portland
Oregon
Parsons College
Presbyterian Church
Sunday Herald
Ottumwa
Typographical Union
Council Bluff
Sitos
J. P. Casady
Thos. E
Albert Casady
Parsons
Judge Casady
Council Bluffs
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
John Banjay
Lem
Clark
Mercy Jane
Benjay
Polk Township
Joseph W. Oliver, Jr
D. M. Oliver
York Township
Rosamond Blatner
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa College
Oskaloosa Business College
Oliver
Mr. Wilson
Evergreen Cemetery
City Council Extends Sewers and Orders Tile Installations
The council met with Mayor Jaques and Trustees Fullen Hinkle Risk Scott Taylor and Templeton. The treasurer and street commissioner reports were filed. A John son subdivision sewer was referred to streets and alleys. First west street sewer extended to the culvert. Tile ordered for culvert at cyclone bridge and to drain H Kings pond. Drains at second south and first west streets extended to the sewer. Open first east street ordered. Judiciary and street naming committees granted more time. Street lamp posts to be gathered. Bills of 377 40 approved. Two weeks adjournment. See display of fine millinery at Israels.
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Jaques
Fullen
Hinkle
Risk
Scott
Taylor
H. King
Happy Wedding of J. G. Spielman and Miss Kittie Voorhies
The marriage occurred Wednesday evening, April 27, at Senator Wilson's residence. Guests included relatives and intimate friends with P. S. Junkin as best man and Lucretia Macy as bridesmaid. After a wedding feast a cake with a ring sparked bets among unmarried guests. The couple will reside in Washington DC and later Ohio New York and Athens PA, after a brief visit to Newark.
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J. G. Spielman
Kittie A. Voorhies
Wilson
P.S. Junkin
Orange City
Lucretia Macy
Hymen
C. J. Fulton
Residence overhaul praised. apply to Rowntree Jaques Moore
Property receives extensive overhaul and repainting and is said to be in excellent condition. Applications should be directed to H. C. Rowntree A. W. Jaques and R. H. Moore for details or inquiries.
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H. C. Rowntree
A. W. Jaques
R. H. Moore
Johnson's Universal Cyclopedia Endorsements in Fairfield Iowa
Reputable local figures in Fairfield Iowa praise Johnson's Universal Cyclopedia. Rev E L Schreiner and R A Markness attest to its concise, thorough reference quality and broad subject coverage, recommending it highly for general information and ease of use.
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E. L. Schreiner
R. A. Markness
Parsons College
Fairfield
Iowa
R. A. Harkness
Five Dollar Buggy Paint and Varnish Offer
A dated ad from JAS. LOCKE & Co. promises to paint stripe and varnish your buggy for five dollars over the next thirty days, described as a good job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JAS. Locke & Co
War of factions at county democratic convention described
The Ledger’s take on the county democratic convention blames all Democrats and praises Republican saints. It claims shouting matches over the chair and accuses editors of libelous tactics while predicting its own defeat. The rest notes a pneumonia scare, a Des Moines real estate dealer’s cure with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and old book finds by Geo. D. Temple including Spirit of the Times volumes and a governor’s letter.
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Ledger
McGaw
Waterbury
Spalding
Democratic Party
Jefferson County
J. P. Blaize
Des Moines
Iowa
Saturday Review
Blaize
Geo. D. Temple
Spirit of the Times
James Clark
Aldrich
State Capitol
Mr. Temple
Dr King's New Discovery Trial Offer at Geo Clarke's
A druggist offers Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds or chest lung trouble with a money back guarantee if no benefit after a fair trial. Trial bottle free at Geo D Clarke s drug store available in 50 cent and 1.00 sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Geo. D. Clarke’s
The Carpenter Stallion at Rowland barn offers fine draft stallions
Dick Oglesby stands among county’s finest draft stallions and breeders. Ask George and Joe Droz or Bert Bishop for references. Also featured is John Grimsley roadster Longstride, a premier city bred horse. Call for terms West of C. R. I. & P. Ry. J. P. Carpenter.
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Carpenter
Rowland Barn
Dick Oglesby
George
Joe Droz
Bert Bishop
John Grimsley
J. P. Carpenter
City Warrants Brawn in April 1892 lists city warrants
City clerk reports warrants drawn in April 1892 for numerous services and supplies. Names include Ottumwa Courier printing, Smith Bros publishing, Le T Griffith labor, Cox labor, Lem Clark labor, Fairfield Gas Co city hall and home, Demarsh Miller coal, and wages for officials. Certification by T F Higley and A W Jaques. Public notice of warrants and payments.
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Am't
Smith Bros
T. M. Gray
Ottumwa Courier
W. P. Fee
Labor Park
T. J. Griffith
Labor
Lem Clark
Kirktoot Bros
W.N. Strong
St. Com
van M. Thomas
T. &. Higley
Bank
Rent Water Works
J. W. Burnett &Co
Consolidated
Demarsh & Miller
W.P. Fee
A.C. Robb
S Downs
J. G. "McQuiston
T. F. Higley
I. T. F. Higley
Fairfield
Iowa
A. W. Jaques
Gas mains extensions proposed for spring by Fairfield Gas and Electric
Fairfield Gas and Electric Co announces plans to extend gas mains this spring where outlooks show fair returns. Residents on streets without mains and intending to use gas for fuel or light should apply to J. J. Roe, Superintendent, to evaluate advisability of extensions. The firm offers summer gas fuel, special rates, and gas stoves fixed over gasoline stoves at cost, plus water and gas plumbing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Roe
Fairfield Gas and Electric Co
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North Oath
Anes
J. W. Oliver, Jr
Israel’s
Shoults & Barger
Moquette
Wilton Velvets
Brussels
Agra
Albert
The
St. Joseph Hosiery Co
Nhoults & Barger
Risk & Hufstedler
Kirk’s Soap
Northeast Corner Square
Hanniibal Eagle
Queensware
Northwest Corner Square
Fairfield, Lowa
Mis
M. Allmayer
Mrs. M. Allmayer
West Side Square
Jones & Fullen
B. Allmayer & Bro
B.allmayer & Bro’s
Kansas
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Lion
Jersey
Japan
Zoe
Climax
Temple
Star
J. T
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Opera House
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