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Newspaper

Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1907

Page

3

Pianos Concession Mentioned to Public

Short fragment notes a concession related to Kurtzmann Pianos praised as Old Reliable. The text hints at a formal acknowledgement but provides no further details or date.

County News Roundup From Backhawk Two

Old Jack Frost huskin pumpkins. Earl Hewett visiting the eastern state with aunt Effie Gantz. Mr Shaw's babe sick. sale at Harry Baker's attended, Baker plans to move to Colorado. Mrs Dalmas and kin from Wapello week at J E Prince home. Chase McKee welcome a baby girl. Mrs Johnny Bell with granddaughter Nellie Davidson in Missouri. Macy family to South Dakota. Shekelton opens coal bank in North Dakota. Lillie Potter visiting J O Lambert. C M A boys hosted a chicken roast for eligibles. Whilbur Macy praised for roast. Fall grain planting active. Rev Horton Spencer preached on Excuses at Antioch with large audience. Maurice Watts, son of M O Watts, injured by corn wagon but walks now.

Backhawk Jack Frost Earl Hewett Effie Gantz Mr. Shaw Little Babe Harry Baker Baker Colorado Perlee O. L. Macy Harry South Dakota George Shekelton North Dakota Shekelton Lillie Potter Cherry Box J. O. Lambert Whlbur Macy Horton Spencer Antioch Maurice Watts M. O. Watts

Merrimac People and Local Happenings October 14

Merrimac Indiana notes a weekend visit by Frank Shuppy Effie Haifley and friend Mrs Luella Williams near Washington. Mrs Ona Edgar and son Claire return to Mt Pleasant. Eliza Sammons from Fairfield visiting Norton family. Louis Norton to hold sale October 19. Sam McGuire family visited Tracy near Fairfield. Jim Manning busy making molasses with cane hauled for two weeks. Dell Carper on sick list. Margaret and Sam McGuire family visited Mt Pleasant. Pete Hinkle and wife visited John Baldozier.

Merrimac Frank Shuppy Effie Haifley Luella Williams Washington Ona Edgar Claire Mt. Pleasant Eliza Sammons Fairfield Estrus Norton Louis Norton Sam McGuire Tracy Tracy’s, Near Fairfield. Jim Manning Dell Carper Margaret McGuire Pete Hinkle John Baldozier

Sale of Charles Heald draws large crowd in Packwood

Packwood Iowa October 14 sale of Charles Heald attracted a well attended gathering last Saturday. Local residents and visitors from nearby towns such as Illinois were noted among those present. Numerous family visits and social calls were reported, including Mrs Asbell’s Illinois trip and several visits to the Webb and Nelson homes.

Libertyville Social Roundup in Iowa October News

Miss AI ta Rodabaugh remains in critical condition in Libertyville. Nearby visits include Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Morley in Batavia and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bradshaw from Fairfield with S. H. Watkins. Nina Youmans hosted ten couples for Mr. and Mrs. Claude Heston. The Rodabaugh child, William, recovered after a sliver injury treated by Drs. Stephenson and Carpenter. Community events featured a pound social for Rev. and Mrs. Ireland.

Libertyville Aita Rodabaugh Clyde Morley Batavia Carl Bradshaw Fairfield S. H. Watkins Nina Youmans Claude Heston William Abe Rodabaugh Curt Vaught Robison-Thompson Ottumwa Floyd Cunningham Eldon Ray Allison Cunningham Allison Eva Roberts Mary Ingalls Pleasant Plain Charley Roberts

Stockport Local Notes on Fall Work and Visits

In Stockport Iowa on October 14 the cooling weather spurs fall chores like hauling fuel and corn gathering. Local residents travel for fairs and visits, with several names: Mrs F J Graber and Mrs William Brewer attend a street fair in Keokuk. Joe Fickel goes to Ottumwa on business. Harry Robinson and family visit Ft Madison. Miles Sherman buys stock hogs in Kansas. James Martin and wife from Milton visit. George Dorothy resigns as section boss. Asa Parish of Hillsboro appointed replacement. Neighbors visit relatives. shopping trips occur in Fairfield.

Stockport F. J. Graber William Brewer Keokuk Joe Fickel Ottumwa Harry Robinson Ft. Madison Miles Sherman Kansas James Martin Milton Harry Thorne Fairfield Smith & Green George Dorothy Asa Parish Hillsboro John Archibald Will Shagley Bruce Alvey Kate Beswick Belle Beswick Frank Lucas Fay Lucas

Elm Grove Social Notes Reach Oct 14

Elm Grove Ia Oct 14 Sunday afternoon Rev Lee of Fairfield preached at Plum Grove. Miss Minnie Davis visited Pleasant area. Beulah White visited near Pleasant Plain. Andrew Louth and son of Fairfield spent Sunday with S P Louth. Born to Vance Palm and spouse Oct 12 a son. Millie Rains of Missouri visiting uncle C D Mi Rains. Martha Junkin and children of Fairfield visited T M Junkin home. John Mitchell sold farm last week to William Lyons of Packwood. Chas Gilmer visited at brother Alonzo Barr's home.

Packwood Charles Heald Asbell Illinois Peabody J. A. Clingman Linby Isaac Webb J. B. Fye Walter Pringle Ollie C. O. Sharaden and Sons Ioka Rex Ramey B. D. Mowery Scott Hedrick Joseph Nelson James Brown Nugent Bert Rineyear Clingman Giles Smith McChesney Lena Roy Ottumwa C. C. Davis Brighton Will Rains Fairfield Ray Gillett Ida Carr Bly Smith Elm Grove Lee Plum Grove Minnie Davis Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Beaulah White Pleasant Plain Andrew Louth S. P. Louth Vance Palm Millie Rains Missouri C. D Rains Martha Junkin T. M. Junkin John Mitchell Wm. Lyons Chas. Gilmer Alonzo Barr

Positions of Trust Surety Bond Offer and Guardian Guaranty

A former bank securety firm offers surety bonds for guardianships executorships and fiduciary roles. They promote absolute guarantees and relief from obligations, inviting applications for bonding services.

Hildebrand Golden Wedding Celebrated in Merrimac

Mr and Mrs Hildebrand marked their golden wedding with thirty guests at their Merrimac home. A four course dinner followed, with many presents and well wishes from relatives in Mt Pleasant Coppock Brighton and Hutchinson. Wm Ross of Kansas attended before heading back to Fairfield and home.

Merrimac Frank Buck Lou Jeffrie Fairfield Peter Salzman California Long Beach Henry Shuppy Lockridge Guy Turner Mike Hildebrand Rheuban Eshelman Rouch Florence H. Wiggins George Ona Mt. Pleasant George Paul Dave Paul Brighton John Hesser Coppock Wm. Ross Hutchinson, Kans Margaret McGuire Maggie Charlie McGuire

Beckwith News Highlights October Meetings and Visits

Protracted meetings continue at Bethesda. Miss Harriet McCormick visits relatives. George Clapp stayed with Chas Clapp. he sold his farm to Roach Bros and plans to move west. A surprise party honored Mr and Mrs Bates. Frank McCormick bought cattle. Mr and Mrs Dave Ricketts of Fairfield visited the Greens. Miss Kate Duncan of Richwoods visited Miss Bell Sands.

Beckwith Bethesda Harriet McCormick George Clapp Chas. Clapp Roach Bros Bates Frank McCormick Dave Ricketts Fairfield Green Home Kate Duncan Richwoods Bell Sands

Parsonville Visitors from Exposition and Nearby

Parsonville Indiana residents welcome visitors from Nebraska and Libertyville. Mr and Mrs John Howard of Charles Nebraska tour home relatives after Jamestown Exposition. Mrs Turner of Libertyville visits Frank Erickson and friends. Gerald Larson from Fairfield spends Sunday at home. Miss Hail, No 6 teacher, visits William Bush home for a few days.

Parsonville John Howard Charles Nebraska Oscar Larson Turner Libertyville Frank Erickson Gerald Larson Fairfield Miss Hail William Bush

Four Corners Social Notes and Local Illness Update

Four Corners Iowa October reports visitors and gatherings. Mrs Alice Bancroft and two children visit relatives. Mrs Etta Nelson of Madison Co. also visits. Rev Mennicks family planning move to Illinois around November. Charles Gilly of Fairfield spent weekend with kin. Werner Stallman of Fairfield guests at Frank Trabert home. Wm Turner Jr seriously ill after cutting ankle with corn knife. in Ottumwa and improving. Mrs E B Colee on sick list one day last week.

Four Corners Alice Bancroft Etta Nelson Madison Co Mennicks Illinois Charles Gilly Fairfield Werner Stallman Frank Trabert Wm. Turner, Jr

Drought Dampens Fall Sowing as Locals Visit Nearby kin

In Glendale Iowa on October 14 residents note a prolonged drought hurting fall grain sowing. Local visitors include Mrs. Swan from Sioux City staying with her sister Mrs. A Johnson and Mrs. Lawson from Cedar Rapids visiting Mrs. A Johnson. Wm. W. Parsons welcomes a fine boy. hopes for a future leader. Miss Victoria Toothaker travels from Mt. Pleasant.

Glendale J. R. Nelson Swan Sioux City Lawson Cedar Rapids A. Johnson Victor Arden Burlington Frank Erickson Wm. W. Parsons Shakespeare United States Victoria Toothaker Mt. Pleasant

A Splendid Offer For A Short Time Only We Are Able

A brief promotional notice announces a limited time opportunity with a special offer. Details are scarce in the fragment, but the wording suggests a temporary sales incentive designed to attract customers quickly. The piece emphasizes urgency and a promotional tone.

New and Second Hand Store opens near Hand Laundry

A new and second hand store is now open a half block east of Iowa State Savings Bank. The shop offers furniture, stoves, carpets and other items in stock. If not available, they can obtain it.

Iowa State Savings Bank

Advertisement for Tribune office rate in Jefferson County

A brief ad invites readers to subscribe to the Chicago Daily Tribune and the Weekly Newspaper in Jefferson County at a low rate, directing to the Tribune office for further particulars.

Chicago Jefferson County Tribune

Dressmaking At Home and Related Publications Offered

The Tribune offers Dressmaking At Home a 40 page monthly with two color fashion plates and sections on Fashions Gardening Home Dress making Millinery Health and Beauty Cooking and Little Folks. Also The National Home Journal a 24 page monthly with humor fiction and current topics. Mothers Magazine a 40 page monthly from D C Cook Publishing Co at 10c a copy. The Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean a Republican weekly with large central west circulation. All for a limited time at 2 25.

the Tribune National Home Journal Mothers Magazine D. C. Cook Publishing Co Chicago Inter Ocean Central West Fairfield Tribune

Criminals Are Costly in Marshall County

Marshall county and its criminal justice system cost $14 228.43 for the year ending September 30. County Attorney Erastus Cornell provides the figures, including $1 062.50 for his own salary. The year’s total exceeds the previous year by $1 650.89 from $12 577.54.

Marshalltown Marshall County Erastus Cornell

Public Sale Near Fairfield and Salina Oct 29 1907

Public sale of farm property including 6 head of horses 10 head of cattle 8 brood sows 35 shoats 8 dozen chickens and 24 acres corn plus oats and farm machinery. Sale October 29 1907 at 10 am 8 percent notes and 5 percent cash discounts with ten months term for sums over ten dollars. Purchaser to provide bankable notes and no removal until terms met. Lunch on grounds.

McCormick Milwaukee Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kurtzmann B. Baker U. S Kurtzmann Piano Co U.S G.b.baker Iowa County News Blackhawk Crail & Crail, Attorneys Parsonville and Vicinity C. A. Banta The Chicago Record Herald the Tribune and Rural Route Republic Salina WiHitil Geo. H. Schaefer T. B. Allender Audt I. W. Dyer
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