State Democratic Convention Tomorrow in Burlington
Jefferson county Democrats head to Burlington for the state convention with about fifty to sixty attendees. The Fairfield band, 25 pieces, will accompany the delegation, funded by Henry Burcker, as the convention anticipates a large turnout and lively process with multiple bands from across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Burlington
Henry Burcker
Fairfield
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Clark
Bryan
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Orchard City
Fisher
Iowa Regiment
Ottumwa
Davenport
Fifty-fourth Regiment
Crapo Park
Mississippi River
F. C. Norton
State Central Committee
Commercial Club
Mystery Bride Confusion Over Indian Princess Match
A tale of mistaken identity ends as the Indian princess wed Kellogg who used the name Chester. The brother of the princess reveals the husband was actually George Randolph Chester, real name Kellogg, after marriage in April. The couple believed the other man Chester, not Kellogg, a误.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Randolph Chester
Chester Cornelius
Kellogg
Chester
Rochelle
N. J
Paris
Wisconsin
Orrin J. Kellogg
Fairfield
Iowa
Ability Shown As Stock Judge Revealed by Meeker Letter
A copy of a letter from Ezra Meeker's driver and herdsman W B Mardon demonstrates notable skill in judging stock. The document showcases practical judgment in livestock selection and care, reflecting the era's emphasis on cattle and herd management expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. McPherson
Fairfield
Johnstown
N. Y
North Market Street
Iowa
Meeker
Omaha
Nebr
South Omaha
E. E. Long
Kansas City
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Long
W. B. Mardon
Ezra Meeker
New Books for City Library List
The city library announces new book arrivals and renewals. Titles include classics by Dickens Hugo and Thackeray, Porter Stratton Porter and Porter among others, plus works by Bennett Churchill and Wister. The collection features fiction, romances, biographies, and travelogues.
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City Library
Arcady
James Lane Allen
Jane G. Austin
The
Five Towns
Arnold Bennett
Churchill
Richard Carvel—Churchill
Sky Pilot
Ralph Connor
Grace McGowan Cook
Old Curiosity Shop
Dickens
Little Dorrit
Oliver Twist
Donald and Dorthy—Dodge
Fedor Dostoieffsky
Queed—H. S. Harrison
Hugo
Fergus Hummel
Blasco Ibanez
Andrey—Mary Johnson
Cicely
Sara Beaumont Kenedy
Adventures of
Gil Blas
Tobias Smollett
J. W. von Scheffel
Henry Esmond
Thackery
Pendennis—Thackery
Octave Thanet
Owen Wister
Richard Mynell
Humphrey Ward
Real Estate Transfers May 7 to May 13
Real estate transfers filed, May 7 to May 13 include August Hilderbrand to L E Zihlman for parcel in 13-72-B, J E Roth trustee to E R Smith covering multiple parcels in Parsons College Addition, B and Q R R Co to B S C and M E McElhinny right of way across 33- SEER, and Frank Light referees to George Newland for 5 acres in 18-71-10 valued at 3200 dollars. Subscribe for The Tribune, 1.00 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Roth
E. R. Smith
Parsons College
B. S
C. S
M. E. McElhinny
Frank Light
George Newland
Court Adjourned as District Court Ends April Term
The April term of the District court closed with the trial jury excused. A lengthy list shows numerous estates guardianships and civil actions disposed of or continued. Final reports, discharges, and tax actions were approved while several guardianships and claims were denied or settled.
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District Court
BESS TRIAL THIS MORNING FOR ALLEGED ATTACK
Rev I W Bess pastor of Bethel A M E church was arrested Saturday afternoon and faces a preliminary hearing before Justice David B Wilson at 9 00 this morning He pleaded not guilty and posted 3000 bond later sent to jail when bondsmen could not be found The accuser Mrs Maggie Messick a long time Fairfield resident identifies Bess as her assailant in a Saturday night attack She rang alarm and officers neighbors and doctors heard her tale Bess denies the charge and remains free while investigators gather more evidence Mrs Bess was visiting in Galesburg Illinois at the time of the crime
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I. W. Bess
Bethel A. M. E
David B. Wilson
Justice Wilson
Bess
Fairfield
Maggie Messick
South B. Street
Messick
Galesburg
Illinois
First Rural Road Paving Initiated in Iowa
Perry Iowa May 11 An effort to improve rural roads moves forward as the Perry Commercial club raises funds and Dallas county officials contribute 2500 dollars plus 500 from the city council. An equal amount is raised for a concrete 16 foot wide roadway over a mile long two miles west of Perry. This marks Iowa s first rural paving replacing costly temporary work.
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M. F. Healy
Fort Dodge
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Clark
Wilson
Iowa
Emmet Tinley
Council Bluffs
Claude R. Porter
Centerville
N. F. Reed
Ottumwa
Frank Q. Stuart
Chariton
Bryan
Iowa Bryan League
Mr. Stuart
Dan W. Hamilton
Sigourney
Lewis W. Murphy
Dubuque
Judge A. van Wagenen
Sioux City
Jerry B. Sullivan
Des Moines
Burlington
Resolutions Committee
Perry, Ja
Perry Commercial Club
Dallas County Board of Supervisors
Perry
Commercial Club
Dallas County Expected to Have Noted Good Roads
The passage notes that over time Dallas County will be recognized for its improving road network, implying a future reputation for quality infrastructure across the area.
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Dallas County
Airdome Opens With Whirlpool to Bright Start
The Harvey Stock company opened the airdome on Monday evening and will run all week. The Whirlpool opened the program and drew a large crowd. The show’s reception was strong, with good specialties and high audience approval. The local open air theatre is well built and an ornament to the city. The sponsors deserve commendation for the quality work and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Stock Company
Mayday Queen Honored At P E O Society Event
The P. E. O. enter tainment at the Howard home on South Main featured about fifty well dressed ladies. Mrs Flora Herring read a history article as Mrs Herring was honored queen by Alta Sullivan. A Maypole ceremony, speeches, and brooch gift followed with bountiful refreshments.
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Howard
South Main Street
Order
Flora Herring
Bonnie Hughes
Society
Marguerite
Chaucer
Shakespeare
Henry VIII
Catherine of Aragon
Mrs. Herring
Mesdames Howard
van Nostrand
Howlett
Sullivan
Kittie Wilson
Maude Hisel
Bertha Gobble
Gardeners Brace For Uncertain Frost Risk
Amateur gardeners and truck farmers face anxious moments as frost danger looms while vegetables sit well above ground.
Ottumwa Paving Contract To Start With Large Force
A large force will begin paving under J. C. Blunt of Ottumwa this week. He has rented a lot west of the Baptist church on Broadway for a camp and stables six teams. The plan is to pave from the court house area south to North Court, then to North Main and North Fourth, with South Main last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Blunt
Ottumwa
Baptist Church
Broadway
Charles Herr
North Court Street
Court House
North Main Street
North Fourth Street
South Main Street
Iowa opposition grows to proposed freight rate classification
C. J. Fulton of this city travels to Des Moines to attend the railroad commission hearing on proposed classification No. 51. The measure would raise rates by moving many items from lower to higher classes and removing mixed shipment privileges, harming implement dealers and small shippers while increasing consumer prices. Fulton is among the leaders opposing the plan.
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C. J. Fulton
Iowa
Des Moines
Railway Commission
Western Association
Montgomery Hedges wedding in quiet May ceremony
William G. Montgomery and Mrs. Julia Hedges wed Thursday evening May 9 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cummings on South Court street. The ceremony was led by Rev. W. W. Montgomery with Rev. E. G. McKibben assisting. A small gathering of relatives attended and a wedding supper followed. They plan to live on South 3rd street. The notice also advertises a horse and buggy for sale and Lot SVR Geiser 2.
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Fairfield Band
Hilderbbrand
L. E. Zihlman
Tribune
Mary E. Carr
Freda Carr
Bessie Carr
Beulah Johnson
Myrtle Johnson
Virginia M. Walker
Ellis W. Hoskins
John Bishop
Sarah E. Humble
J. V. Webb
Elisha E. Shrom
Edward Pickerel
Elisha Shrom
Gust Hollander
Nancy H. Wolemdorfer
J. B. Youmans
Robert D. Lynn
Geo. FF. Massey
W. H. Sullivan
S. Cornell
Elizabeth Greeson
Mildred D. Jones
State of Lown
J. E. Bales & Son
H. C. Miller
George Black
Archibald Black
Law
R. C. Fry
John Taylor
Justice Peace
W. W. Dyer
Earl Bowermaster
Robert Gudgell
Charles P. Stansell
Haushan & Foote
Amos Pickett
Scott & Jones
Thomas Krumholtz
Geo
Treas
Emma Johnson
Equity
C. W. Moburg
J. D. Loofbourrow
O. L. Day
Fairfield Bus & Transfer Co
John Mohler
Alonzo G. Abraham
F. J
Airdome
P. E. O. Entertain
Tribune Office
Lot Svr
Geiser
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