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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1905
Page
2
J E Roth Co advertises a full fall merchandise lineup with bargains across departments. Highlights include silk sales with a large black silk selection, money back black silks, new Sunburst under skirts, and fall shirt waists in imported satin and black taffeta silks at low prices.
The Jefferson County Fair opens with record exhibit entries and packed space. Racing promises to exceed past Fairfield shows with fast West entries. Favorable weather and large crowds are urged to attend and support the association’s efforts for a grand fair.
Mary Jane Farmer born September 18 1824 in Beaver Falls Pa died September 6 1905 at her home age 80 years 11 months 18 days She married Samuel Carter Farmer November 1849 They had three children two survive S C Farmer of Chicago IL and J T Farmer of this city She buried her husband in 1880 A Lutheran Mrs Farmer suffered illness Funeral services were led by Rev Luther Bright at the Lutheran church and she was buried in Evergreen cemetery
Miss Arminta Miller died last Friday at her sister Mrs Jno Grimsley home after six months of care. A victim of tuberculosis the funeral was held in Douds Leando, her childhood home, on Saturday at 10 o clock with her remains laid to rest.
All persons indebted to me please call at my old furniture stand and settle where I will be found until Oct 1st Louis Thoma.
The Lynn and Nelson firm, based at Four Corners Iowa, dissolves by mutual consent. Russell Lynn will continue the business and all accounts are payable to him. Dated Aug 30, 25-31.
E. J. Eisenhart lists piano tuning visits in Fairfield from August 29 to September 3 and September 18 to 24. Customers should place orders early at Baker's Music Store or Leggett House.
For Sale Good white oak fence posts and cord wood five miles southeast Fairfield J P Manatrey 27 4.
Lost between town and Spratt's place Birmingham road. Return to this office for reward.
Property rental notice listing an eight room house for rent with contact person Chas H Gage at 2011 requesting inquiries from prospective tenants.
Oats wanted at the Rock Island elevator. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Ricketts on Sunday. Geo. Unkrich becomes salesman with Risk, Husteder & Co. Seed needed at Rock Island. Bessie Clarke off duty due to illness. Clifford Thoma resigns as book-keeper. plans to study at Parsons College this fall. Geo. D. Henry expands Rock Island elevator trade. Rev Littleton to preach at Christian church with two sermons. Marriage licenses issued for four couples. Mr. and Mrs. Cranmore Gage celebrate golden anniversary. Local gatherings feature euchre and luncheon. Hickman Bessey Co. shows praised at Grand. Rev Pearse Pinch to speak on humanity and religion. PEO members visit in Birmingham. Two good roads trains planned for fall. Nickel Plate trains advertise comfortable service Chicago to Eastern points with no excess fare. Contact John Y. Calahan for tickets.
C D McPherson’s stock exhibits at the Iowa State Fair win multiple premiums across horses cattle and hogs. The Fairfield, Iowa exhibitor showcases standard breds Galloways and multiple cattle categories earning firsts seconds and thirds in divisions from Draft to Roadsters and Be Beef Breeds. McPherson also lists twenty five horses and cattle at Indiana and Jefferson County fairs with high honors reported in Live Stock Journal coverage.
One air tight heater one cook stove and one three burner gasoline stove in use only a short time. En quire at this office. 2t.
An offering to sell a 215 acre farm including a town property and a herd of fresh cows. Seller B. T. Rains notes the land’s quality and potential for farming operations. Details on price and exact location are not provided in the text.
Workmen and teams began yesterday morning digging the site for the government building to rise at the corner of Fifth and Walnut streets in Atlantic. H. A. Paine of Albert Lea Minnesota arrived to supervise and take charge of the project, with John S. Randall serving as Superintendent of Construction.
Mare or gelding two years old and under three placed second in Class 6 Mules. Mules two years old under three classified in Class 7 Ponies. Stallion three years old or over second and mares two years old under three second. Best pony colt and best pony gelding or mare and best pony team second. Class 8 Speed notes pony race third. Total premiums at Columbus Junction amount to 223 dollars.
Mrs H D Cook of Keota travels from Princeton to Fairfield for a short visit with friends. Mrs D P Stubbs and grandson Kenneth Thorpe returned from Denver. O D Stubbs departed for Albia on business. Don McElderry came home from Kansas City. Geo Allen of North Henderson Ill visited his sister Mrs Chas Wray. Jno Mohler left for a ten day Indiana visit. Sam's Holt oversees courthouse grounds during absence. Mrs Jane Oliver visiting son D M Oliver Jr. E P Olliver and son from Chillicothe Mo stayed with the Oliver household. S J Chester left for Pueblo Col. Rev James Bean of Bancroft Neb. enjoys visit with family.
Oskaloosa Iowa September 11 another murder added to Buxton crimes. Mrs Maggie Webb a colored woman about 35 was killed between 10 and 11 Sunday night. She was stabbed and throat cut with the body dragged through weeds to the Northwestern track nearby.
A small fire broke out at a college building in Tabor when coal stored there allegedly self-ignited. Fire crews responded quickly, containing the blaze with minor damage and no injuries reported at the scene.
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