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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1909
Page
7
Sealed bids to furnish coal for the court house and jail for 1909 will be opened by the Board of Supervisors at the September session if filed with the county auditor by September 13, 1909. County Auditor A. E. Labagh announces Public Sales. W. L. Bankhead sale near Lockridge on September 14, and A. R. Beale sale near Libertyville on September 15.
Pence's Machine Shop advertises threshing machine trucks for sale priced at 15.00. Local listing notes available for purchase and immediate delivery.
A long column records residents visiting relatives and attending fairs in Des Moines Colorado Springs Chicago and other cities. It notes weddings church services and social events including a Wylander Anderson wedding and a forthcoming Lord's Supper at English Lutheran church with multiple locals listed as attendees.
Charles and Leonard Hisel express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown after the death of their beloved wife and mother.
Marriage licenses listed for William O Wylander in Ogden with Ethel M Anderson of Birmingham Frank Miles of Fairfield Clara Wilson of Fairfield Fred Jules Johnson and Minnie Matilda Johnson of Mediapolis Randall E Green of Fairfield Emma Messer of Pleasant Plain. Plus a testimonial from J S Wieland of Riverside Iowa praising Dr Shallenberger Chicago specialist for catarrh of the stomach and recommending others seek his help.
Retailers invite customers to view new Fall and Winter wearing apparel in the medium and better class stock. The display promises a complete assortment of garments and accessories for the season.
A careful store invites women to compare prices and quality of suits coats and skirts. Shoppers are promised stylish, durable garments crafted with attention to materials and making, offered at good value.
The new Fall styles are drawn from three leading millinery markets in the United States. Buyers offer greater variety and trimmings to create any hat style. Trimmers are preparing a beautiful assortment for inspection and customers are invited to browse as if ready to buy.
The Women's Auxiliary of Parsons College plans a called meeting tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock in Library Hall. Fairfield also schedules a Tag Day to raise funds.
The Christian Endeavor plans a candy social on the Israel lawn this evening. Willie Rader began a several day visit in Washington Friday. Addene Rich visited Fairfield Wednesday. Kate Frazie returned Wednesday from Ludington Michigan after two months away. Shirley Downs returned Thursday from a two week visit in Independence and Waterloo. Emma McCart left Friday for Batavia to begin school Monday. Gene Kiser and Lena Vanerus married Wednesday September 1. Mrs. Chas Mumper visited Pleasant Plain Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Jim Whistler went to Belnap Wednesday for several days. Will Day John Neal Edgar Ingham Chas Robison and families camped at the state fair.
An entire herd of thirty four Shorthorn cattle owned by J. P. Nelson of Bancroft was killed on order of the Minnesota state animal inspector. Several cattle had already been killed at the Brudin Packing company after testing positive for tuberculosis. Nelson estimates losses of fifty to seventy five dollars per head.
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