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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
4
An oblique notice references Adrian fence and wire in a period style item. It mentions a recurring payment offer of one dollar weekly tied to Edison interests, suggesting a promotional or financial arrangement.
Edison unveils Amberol records claiming four and a quarter minutes of playtime, doubling duration and clarity versus standard discs. The Amberol plays on the Edison Phonograph alongside existing Edison Records, broadening listening options.
A genuine Edison phonograph capable of playing both 2 minute and 4 minute Edison records plus 12 Edison records six 2 minute and six 4 minute includes one oil can and bottle offered as a special deal.
State of Iowa Jefferson County to Mary Ellen Bradshaw and others heirs and interested parties. Final report of L P Emmons administrator of E B Bradshaw deceased to be filed by September 30 1909 with Jefferson County District Court to seek court approval and discharge. Appear by noon September 8 1909 or default will be entered.
The Tribune invites correspondents from every neighborhood to cover Jefferson and surrounding counties. Readers may contribute in any section not yet represented and should sign with full address including route if applicable.
Streeter of Keokuk Iowa is in charge and the church choir will perform appropriate songs at both services. Everybody is cordially invited to attend all the services.
H F Larne moved to a Fairfield area farm last Wednesday. John R Culbertson and family visited from Friday to Sunday near Glasgow. Miss Alice Clinkenbeard stayed with Mabel Hodges. Ed Hull family spent Sunday in Fairfield. Little Georgia Simons injured by a splinter at school last Friday and doctor advised removal fearing infection. Sunday school set for 10 am and preaching at 11 am going forward.
Jacob Hem of White Elm and his son Jess of Agency visited Eldon this week. Rev Beaner filled his regular appointment at Eldon Sunday. J M Carroll of White Elm traveled to Eldon on Saturday. James Starr's sale drew a good crowd with items selling at reasonable prices. Isaac Griffitts and wife with Will Seitz and family visited G W Seitz Sunday. Mrs Joe Proctor of Ottumwa is visiting Eldon friends this week.
Civil war veteran Frank Lutman visits New London for the first time in forty seven years renewing old acquaintances. Fred Gillard fell from a hickory tree Sunday and broke his back with three doctors attending and recovery appears hopeless. Bismark Oberman has concrete foundation and lumber hauled for a barn. Pleasant Grove last baseball game ended in a fight. A son welcomed into Leslie Ibbottson home Monday. Noting parties and family picnics in the woods mark the season.
Rev H Maas returned from Keokuk Iowa Alexandria Mo and Warsaw III with Mrs L Trahert and son Lawrence extending their western trip to California. St Johns church and school building nearly finished the 45 foot steeple houses a 700 pound bell. Mrs Amy Hildebrand donated the bell with mountings. Architect Mr Larson from Lockridge and painter Mr Hanson completed the decor. The ladies presented a carpet and altar decorations. Dedication is set for Sunday Oct 16 with missionary festival and two sermons in German at 10 am by Rev W Corder What Cheer and English at 2:30 by Rev Theo
Mrs. Lambert of Chicago visits cousin Mrs. Forby Carlson in Parsonville for a few days. Gerald Larson visits for a week then departs Monday for Burlington to attend Elliott’s Business College. Mrs. Bruberg returns to Chicago after months with the Forby Carlson family. Mrs. Andrew Castle moves to her daughter Mrs. Oscar Larson’s home for the winter.
Mrs. H. E. Snyder seeks a capable girl for general housework. Telephone number 623 is listed in Fairfield Iowa for applicants.
A string of visits and travels across Libertyville, Fairfield, Ottumwa, Albia, and Buchanan township includes Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Rains with relatives in Fairfield, and several residents planning winter stays in California and Arkansas. The piece also recalls a youths gathering hosted by Hal Tedrow and ends with an abrupt, incomplete personal reflection from a physician’s perspective.
Frank McCornie ships hogs to Burlington with top price listed at 7.75 dollars. Rev Pool takes vacation so no Sunday service. Will Grove and family visit Mrs. McCornie’s mother Sunday. Will Despain and family visit R. E. Parson home. Will Parson celebrates a 12 pound boy at home. Charles Green and wife visit Mrs. Clark. Geo McCornie visits Ray Whithams in Fairfield. Brenelmen of Illinois visiting Ed Ogden. mother Mrs Brenelmen to return home this afternoon. Neighborhood to tidy Bethesda church and graveyard Thursday. Hugh Sands sale scheduled for tomorrow. G C society serves lunch at sale. meets at Mrs Frank Liblin Wednesday.
The Fairfield Modern Business College announces new enrollment methods including in person and mail applications. The update streamlines registration and aims to expand accessibility for prospective students.
Brighton residents travel and visits fill the week with moves, family gatherings, and small business plans. Several people plan to relocate to Idaho and Prairie City while a new factory lines up in town. A birthday dinner honored Mrs Miranda Johnson and Mrs Snyder.
Notice is given by order of the District Court that the purported last will and testament of Joseph B. Kendall is on file. The court has set October 14, 1909 at 2 o clock p m for proof and final hearing. Witness N C Smith Clerk of the District Court.
In Chicago at 519 Rush street a mobile pair meets a deadly end after Miss Phoebe Armstrong refuses to marry Chas A Miller. The 28 year old cashier slept with window open when Miller, 50, allegedly shot her in her room and then killed himself. Miller left a note or evidence suggesting suicide after the gunfire. Armstrong’s mother resides in Morris Illinois.
From a small beginning the sale and use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. It has proven especially valuable for coughs and colds. For sale by J. W. Jericho & Co.
A collection of farm and livestock ads including 21 acre Daniel Harter farm in Blackhawk township offered by B. T. Rains. 77 acres for rent near town via P. C. Hisel. Multiple sale notices cover horses bulls goats and a two dozen miscellaneous farm items from J. N. Snook and E. A. Snook, plus a request to clear roadside brush by trustees. Also autos and poultry for sale with contact details.
Fisher and Ball Realty Co formed as P H Fisher sells half interest to Geo M Ball. Firm enlarges to handle home real estate linked with Texas lands. Listings invited for farms and city property. Excursions to Texas every first and third Tuesdays. Office on East side of square. Phone 47.
Wm Henry to hold a public auction at his residence 2 1 2 miles north of Fairfield on Monday October 18 at 10 oclock. Items include seven horses various ages, two milch cows with calf and yearling steer, spring calf, 16 two year old steers, four brood sows and 26 shoats, farm implements plus 40 acres of early corn. Auct T Allender.
A list of individuals and their locations with corresponding October dates. Etna Mitchell near Fairfield on Oct 13, William Henry north of Fairfield Oct 18, Joe Graber near Glasgow Oct 21, W S Slimmer in Libertyville Oct 23, F L Liblin east of Fairfield Oct 15, Allender and Bates northwest of Salina Oct 19, Chas Hisel northwest of Fairfield Oct 20, Jacob Roth south of Fairfield Oct 21.
George W. White with wife and daughter returns from Lewistown Montana praising local country and crops. He plans to return October 16 to buy a farm and invites others to join. They report oats yielding 80 to 110 bushels per acre and wheat 20 to 40 per acre. Ris office invites inspection of fruit grain and vegetables. White will register at Standing Rock Indian Reservation for soldiers sailors widows or orphans.
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