Local Classified Notices and Social News from Fairfield
Community items note births and deaths, club gatherings, and local sales. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Stever near Libertyville. Fairfield residents attended the Button Makers trial in Davenport. Miss Iredale Green finished a school term at Elm Grove and will vacation in the city. Mrs J G Browning hosted Bridge club on East Adams and the Armory hosts a season ending dance. Mrs L O Gaines hosted a Wednesday club on West Burlington. Harry Wheeler of Chicago, brother of Mrs I N Biddle, has died. funeral arrangements delayed by illness. H S Carpenter published a song Spring in a Washington DC music house, praised by Fairfield friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iredale Green
Elm Grove
H. S. Carpenter
Washington, D. C
Carpenter
Thoma and Thoma Lawyers Firm Named
Roscoe P. Thoma and Leo D. Thoma associated with Thoma and Thoma, lawyers based on the South Side, are noted in the professional listing. The brief item highlights the firm’s partnership and locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe P. Thoma
Leo D. Thoma
Fairfield News Briefs and Local Updates
Fairfield area notes report Thoma and Son selling the drug department to Huston Brothers of Crawfordsville while continuing flouring paints and wallpapers. Egg prices hold firm at 16 to 17 cents as city demand remains strong. Local roads praised for smooth, dustless condition. Planning advice from Gerry Whitmore at the planing mill. Fishing prospects, weather for crops, hay, oats, corn growth, and seed quality noted. Births, sales, and notices include a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Curtis Vaught, a horse and harness for sale, and junior banquet details at Fairfield high school. Hospital construction progresses. memorial services held by Gethsemane commandery. Floyd Goodman and Elsie Parkins wed. Pythian Sisters meeting with initiation and refreshments. Multiple marriage licenses issued. social entertainments and a Helen Van Nostrand luncheon. Prof J E Williamson joins Jefferson County Normal as lecturer. upcoming commencement May 30 for Fairfield High with 40 graduates. baccalaureate May 26. California lecture by Williamson. early-fries and poor hatch outlook. Unkrich Boys’ Band concert last night with a full program.
Highland Park College Scholarship Offered in County
O H Longwell president of Highland Park College Des Moines Iowa writes The Tribune offering a free Normal Department scholarship worth 72 to a responsible county youth. Appointments go through the county superintendent of schools to a worthy young person in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Longwell
Highland Park College
Des Moines
Iowa
The
Tribune
the Tribune
Fairfield
Fairfield Tribune and Iowa Homestead Offer One Year Deal
The Fairfield Tribune and Iowa Homestead publish a one year subscription for $1.00 with a 25 cent surcharge outside Jefferson County. The offer outlines the shared rate and regional add on for non local addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Tribune
Iowa
Jefferson County
Thankful family note to Dr Shallenberger changes boy
I am thankful I took my son to Dr Shallenberger the Chicago Specialist as he was now a different boy. He had nose and throat trouble very badly could hardly get his breath but since consulting Dr Shallenberger he is well and hearty. Mrs Emma Burdock R F D No 5 Albia Iowa.
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Shallenberger
Chicago
Emma Burdock
Albia
Lowa
Fairfield High School Publishes First Annual The Quill
Fairfield High School releases its first annual volume The Quill dedicating it to Principal Martha E Emry. The book profiles the senior class with member photographs and class histories, includes team pictures and school depictions, and blends wit with thoughtful content.
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Fairfield High School
Martha E. Emry
Miss Myrtle Pence Weds William Hyde in City
Miss Myrtle Pence and William Hyde were married Sunday at the Pence home on Washington Street. Rev. Langston officiated. Mrs. Hyde, longtime Jefferson County Telephone Co. employee, and Mr. Hyde plan to reside in Denver after a ten day visit.
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Myrtle Pence
William Hyde
Denver
Colorado
W. H. Pence
Washington Street
Langston
The
Christian Church
Jefferson County Telephone Co
Mr. Hyde
Mrs. Hyde
Piano Tuning Date Notice in Fairfield
E. J. Eisenhart announces piano tuning services in Fairfield from May 28 through June 8. Leave orders at Leggett House for appointments.
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Fairfield
Leggett House
Larger Pensions for Old Soldiers Passes House
A. W. Jaques files seventy five pension applications under a new law granting $1 to $10 extra monthly. About $150 more in county pensions expected. The bill, already Senate approved, was signed by the president after conference. Most disabled veterans will receive $30 monthly. the act grades pensions by age and service for non disabled veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Jaques
Jaques
House
Senate
Conference Committee
United States
Former Fairfield Teacher Enters County Superintendent Race
Miss Anna M. Mahon announces herself as a candidate for the Monroe County primary for county superintendent of schools. A Madison County native who came to Monroe county ten years ago, she has taught in Melrose Avery and Foster and now presides in Albia as Jefferson building principal. Her training includes Parsons College at Fairfield and the Iowa State Normal at Cedar Falls.
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Albia
Jefferson
Monroe County
Miss Mahon
Parsons College
Fairfield
Iowa State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Monroe
Deaths of Mrs. J. Howard Brown and Mr. McBride
Mrs. J Howard Brown died at her daughter's home May 14 after years of rheumatism. Services were held May 15. burial in Van Wert. Emma M Tiffany Brown, born 1841 Oxford Ohio, taught music, married James Howard Brown, had three children. Funeral details note long church involvement. Mr. McBride, a Brethren member since 1896, survived by wife, children, six siblings, and many friends. funeral by Rev. Wolf and burial at Center Chapel cemetery.
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J. Howard Brown
A. K. Harper
Ohio
James Howard Brown
van Wert
Fairfield
Brown
Prof. Luce
Parsons College
Spearfish
S. D
Lenore Miller
Denver
Colo
Methodist Church
McBride
Bretheren
Libertyville
William
Canton, Ill
Charlie
John
Humanville
James
Batavia
Iowa
Elijah
Kewanee
Ill
Lina Hall
London Mills
Rev
Wolf
Adel
Town
Center Chapel Cemetery
Memorial notice for George McBride in Keosauqua Iowa
George McBride died at his home 614 miles southeast of Keosauqua on Tuesday morning May 14 1912. Born May 8 1857 in Augusta Virginia he moved to Illinois in 1872 and Iowa in 1877. He married Darcus Newland April 8 1883 and they farmed near Libertyville before moving to Keosauqua in 1904. Seven children survived: Elen Loomes Nancy Riley Bessie Awither Lydia Robbin and Donival all living at home or nearby.
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George McBride
Keosauqua
Augusta County
Virginia
Illinois
Iowa
Darcus Newland
Libertyville
Mrs Israel Haines Dies After Weeks of Illness
Mrs Israel Haines aged 102 died Sunday at her South Sixth Street home after several weeks of suffering. Born Martha Ellen Hudgell in Warren county Ohio on June 28 1853 she moved to Iowa as a child and married Israel Haines on December 25 1874. She leaves husband son Clarence Haines daughter Mrs John McLain two brothers Joseph and David and several grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday from the Christian church with Rev J A Langston and Dr Thomas Osborn officiating, burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Israel Haines
South Sixth Street
Martha Ellen Hudgell-Haines
Warren County
Ohio
Iowa
Clarence Haines
John McLain
Joseph
David
J. A. Langston
The
Christian Church
Thomas Osborn
Evergreen Cemetery
Death Notice for Dr. F R Smith in California
Dr. F R Smith and Otto F Smith with sister report the death of their brother Dr F R Smith at his California home. Remains with wife and son expected Friday to arrive for burial at Evergreen cemetery with funeral plans pending. He was a longtime Jefferson county resident with many local friends and sympathies.
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Otto F. Smith
F. R. Smith
California
Evergreen Cemetery
Smith
Jefferson County
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude After Beloved's Passing
Mrs Ed Martin thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings.
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ED. Martin
Hospital Trustees Propose Private Rooms and Furnishings
At a Tuesday meeting the Board of Hospital Trustees reviewed costs for furnishing private rooms four wards and additional spaces. Jefferson county residents are urged to contribute through churches societies or lodges with donors publicly announced. Plans and furnishing costs are with C. W. Wade and Dillon Turney and room selection begins next Monday.
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Board of Hospital Trustees
Jefferson County
Lodge
C. W. Wade
Dillon Turney
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A. V. Frazey & Son, Undertakers
Thoma’s
Thoma
S. F. Stever
Frank Stever
Davenport
J. G. Browning
Bridge Club
East Adams Street
Armory Hall
I. N. Biddle
Harry Wheeler
Thoma & Son
Huston Brothers
Crawfordsville
Gerry Whitmore
Mrs
Curtis Vaught
Tribune Office
Presbyterian Church
Gethsemane Commandery
Knight Templar
Floyd Goodman
Elsie Parkins
Mt. Pleasant
Harry M. Burns
North Main Street
Clifford Strong
Eagle
Elbert N. Duncan
Hillsboro
Lenora Viola Haynes
Richland
W. M. Hyde
Leeta Myrtle Pence
Wm. B. Wirt
Douds Leando
Hazel May Burrows
Helen van Nostrand
West Broadway
Helen
J. E. Williamson
Jefferson County Normal
W. A. Wolgemuth
English Lutheran Church
D. W. Cassat
Corning
Presbyterian Church of
Birmingham
Cedar Church
Cassat
Unkrich Boys
Victor
Mackey-Beyer
Kiefer
Washington
Lampe
Wagner
Faust
Gounod Alexander
Berlin
Rockwell
Tata Ake Ae Eh
Jewell
Kiefer March
Holzman
East Side Square
ANSCO
Higley & Gaumer
Fairfield, Iowa
E Rosh & Go
Hyde-Pence
E. J. Eisenhart
Oxfords
Blucher
Hufstedler & Baker
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