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Newspaper

Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1905

Page

14

Death of Mrs Lesher at Salina and funeral services

Funeral services for Mrs. Dr. Lesher of Salina were held at the Presbyterian church with three ministers assisting. She died Saturday morning at Castle Rock after a brief illness following a cold. She had recently visited relatives and was in good health prior to the illness. Her family and many friends honor her memory, with numerous floral tributes at the service.

Lesher Salina Erian Castle Rock Colcrere Kinoss Sonth Ace Eyer Finear Iowa Wesleyan Pleasant Johnson Abell Fairfield Newston News

Obituary of Lucy St. Knerr in Montana 1898 Marriage

Levi Knerr died last Friday at his sister's home near Perlee after a long illness. Lucy St. was born Lucy St. and married Levi Knerr in Montana in 1898. The obituary notes her residence shifted from Montana to near Perlee, with services at Antioch cemetery.

Levi Knerr Effler Perlee Montana Antioch Cemetery Lucy

Obituary: Amon Clark Dies at 75 in Town Home

Amon Clark died at his Town home on September 24, 1905, aged 75 years. Born August 22, 1830 in Logan, Ohio, he married Charlotte Fickle in 1855 and later Clara Monson in 1860. He and his wives lived in several towns, operated in merchandise, and remained active in the M. E. church for over forty years. Funeral services were held in the I. E. church on Tuesday, September 26, with a crowded shouse and Rev A E John delivering the sermon.

Amon Clark Town Logan Hocking Ohio Charlotte Fickle Tongton Estedra M Cora M Lark M. E A. E. John Shouse Sym

Mrs Sutton's Death in Fairfield Funeral in Evergreen

Flora C McKenney Sutton, long tied to Fairfield, born and married here, dies after a brief illness. Widow of Dr J C Sutton, mother to Ruth, they lived in the Indian Territory for fourteen years. Her mother Mrs Cynthia McKenney survives at 87, with a large Fairfield circle and relatives attending the funeral led by Rev Pearse Pinch at the Wilson home.

Sutton Fairfield Flora C. MceKenney J. C. Sutton J. A. McKemney Cynthia McKenney Ruth Indian Territory S. J. Chester Rollin J. Wilson J. S. McKenney Wilson Pearse Pinch Congregational Church Evergreen Cemetery

Births and marriages of Rhoda Atterbury Roach

Rhoda Atterbury born September 12 1856 in Montgomery County Missouri married C M Thomas in 1878. They had five children who survive. In 1893 at Hannibal Missouri she married John Roach and had twin sons remaining. After long illness she died aged 49. Funeral at the Christian church with Pastor H C Littleton officiating. Interment Evergreen cemetery.

Rhoda Atterbury Montgomery County C. M. Thomas Hannibal Jno. Roach Christian Church H. C. Littleton Evergreen Cemetery

Pioneer Eli Cox Dies in Iowa at 81

Eli Cox born in Adair county Kentucky on October 15 1823 died in Jefferson county Iowa September 27 1900. He moved to Cedar township in 1837 and lived there since. He married Louisa Jane Litton November 26 1847. Survived by two sons Charles L Cox of the homestead and Jnc W Cox of Whitewater Col who were with him at his death.

Eli Cox Adair County Kentucky Jefferson County Iowa Cedar Township Louisa Jane Litton Chas. L Jnc. W Whitewater Col

Pioneer Cedar township settler dies after seven births

Seven children were born. Five preceded their father in death including Elizabeth Ann Stewart Charlotte Condor Burton Cox Albert Adison Cox and Minnie Ellen Cox. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the family home conducted by Rev Jonathan Lee and the remains laid to Wright's cemetery. Mr Cox was a pioneer settler of Cedar township with many friends across the county mourning his death.

Elizabeth Ann Stewart Charlotte Condor Burton Cox Albert Adison Cox Minnie Ellen Cox Jonathan Lee Wright’s Cox Cedar Township

Fairfield Lecture Course for 1905 06

Fairfield residents are promised an exceptional six event lyceum season featuring national figures. George Crampton Concert Co and Katherine Ridgeway, a top reader, headline along with Whitney Bros Quartette and Prof John B DeMotte. Season tickets are $1.00 with reserves at 60c 75c and $1.25. Tickets available at Kerrick Co furniture parlors before October 26 with reserved seats on October 23 at 1 pm.

Fairfield George Crampton Carroll D. Wright Clark University Whitney Bros. Quartette John B. DeMotte Katherine Ridgeway Fred Emerson Brooks Lyceum Kerrick & Co

Church Society Meetings And Service Time Changes

The Woman's Missionary society meets in the east room Thursday at 3 p.m. The Ladies Aid meets Friday afternoon with Mrs Henry Baier on East Burlington St. The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor holds a Friday evening business meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs John A Hug lin at 7 45. The first quarterly Sacramental service in the new year is December 3 with regular Benevolence offerings. Beginning with the coming Sabbath, the evening service moves from 7 30 to 7 o'clock, so the Endeavor service starts at 6 o'clock. Read the Tribune for news.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Society Henry Baier East Burlington St Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor John A. Huglin

Social notes of Ottumwa area visitors and departures

A long list of Ottumwa area residents and guests visits, returns, and moves. Names include E B Shaw in Ohio, Dr W E Parsons from Omaha, Jno Ross from Colorado, Mrs P E Boesen from Massena Iowa, Ted Higley of Topeka, Judge M A Roberts in Ottumwa, Chas Belding of Lenox, Ray Robb from Denver, Thos Mitchell from Neola, Day Hunt from Chicago, Mrs M J Shriner to Davenport, Mrs H Connelly at Dr Bradshaw funeral, Jno Runner from Okoboji, Sheriff Wright and Wm Ivory to Ft Madison penitentiary, Mrs C W Wade home from Litchfield Missouri, Louis Gries from Mediapolis, J C Thorne and others shopping in Ottumwa, Edna Roth at convent in Davenport, Dr Sutton and Ruth in O T, Miss Mary Spindler in Pittsburgh visiting Fritz Goehner, Spence family moving to Burlington, Pence family from Portland, Nellie Kirkpatrick from Colorado, Deardorff to Huron, Ernest Thompson in Keokuk, Fligg and Mrs Bailey to The Dalles for golden wedding, Rowntree departing to Lincoln, plus Miss Mayme Hochuly to Chicago.

Merlhany’s October Sale in Fairfield

Merchants announce Fairfield October sale with large stock bought for cash. Men’s, women’s and children’s underwear and hosiery offered at lower prices than ever. Blankets and corsets touted as best value with plain price tags and one price to all.

Fairfield

Public notice of carriage and wagon business change Jefferson

To the Public. I have purchased the carriage and wagon business of Mr. J. H. Taylor and have taken possession. I will continue the business at the old stand on North Main street. With eleven years practical experience in this line, besides several years traveling for one of the largest carriage and wagon manufactories in the country, I believe I am capable of serving the people of Jefferson county in the carriage and wagon business to their fullest satisfaction. I have re engaged Mr. Wayne Buck to assist me, and he needs no introduction to

J. H. Taylor North Main Street Jefferson County Wayne Buck

Spence Opens New Repair Shop In Fairfield

R H Spence announces relocation to Fairfield, promising permanent residence and a general repair shop offering reliable service. after traveling through ten states he chooses Fairfield for business and pledges to treat customers well with high quality goods.

Dr Kings New Life Pills advertised cure and tonics

An advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills for quicker digestion and energy, claiming relief from dyspepsia and constipation and headache. It mentions a 25¢ price at Frank S Shriner's drug store with a guaranteed claim and a note about the veiled Prophet parade in St Louis this week.

Dr. King Frank S. Shriner

Don’t Borrow Trouble and Raffle Publication Ban

An old notice extols Electric Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and related ailments, urging relief from illness at a drugstore. It also reports a Post Office General order banning general newspapers from publishing raffles and church lotteries, forbidding such notices in mail and ads, including coupon schemes.

Cortelyou

Local Market Offers Wide Range of Desirable Goods

A bustling section showcases new and desirable goods, inviting buyers to visit and discover quality items. Shoppers are urged to seize value and find appealing products across varied categories at the market.

State Teachers Association Meeting Set in Des Moines

Teachers statewide anticipate the State Teachers association gathering in Des Moines from December 26 to 29 with favorable weather boosting attendance. A strong program features leading national educators, round tables, and open discussions, following last year's storm preventing many from attending.

State Teachers’ Association Des Moines

Also Mentioned on This Page

SELLE Grand Opera House Manner’s Stock Company Miss Mina Griffin Lutheran Church Notes the Tribune E. B. Shaw W. E. Parsons Omaha Nebraska Jno. Ross Colorado P. E. Boesen Massena Ted Higley Topeka, Kans Mrs T. F. Higley M. A. Roberts Ottumwa Chas, Belding and Wife Lenox Ray Robb Denver Thos Mitchell Wife Neola, Neb Chicago M. J. Shriner Davenport H. Connelly Dr. Bradshaw Jno Okobojji Wright Wm. Ivory Ft. Madison Penitentiary C. W. Wade E. J. Rives Litchfield, Mo Louis Gries Mediapolis J. C. Thorne Isaac Daugherty Frank Crail Mt. Pleasant Edith Vernon W. L. Vernon Edna Roth Convent of the Immaculate Conception O. T Mat Pickens Ed. du Val Kirksville, Mo Mrs. du Val Joseph McCoy Indianola A. A. McGregor Mary Spindler Pittsburg, Pa Fritz Goehner R. H. Spence Mr. Spence Burlington W. H. Pence Portland Oregon Nellie Kirkpatrick Points Jerry Deardorff Huron South Dakota Ernest Thompson Keokuk, Iowa Geo. Fligg Jno. Bailey Thedalles H. C. Rowntree West Washington Street Lincoln Mrs. Rowntree Mayme Hochuly Merlhany Royal Worcester St. Louis Bright TER Merchandise Junkin
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