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Fairfield Tribune

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1909

Page

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Sunday Law Tightened Across County Towns

Reported move to enforce Sabbath restrictions led to closures from Abingdon to Fairfield. Bayz Bros cream parlor fined after opening last Sunday, with I mans Ice Cream Factory Philip Bakery and J D Snyder among businesses affected as towns coordinated to curb open operations. Local officials claim Iowa code allows arrest and punishment for violations while spreading closures as a unified effort.

Janesz Bayz Bros Iman Philip Bakery J. D. Snyder Fairfield Abbingdon Abbing Batavia Iowa

Fairfield Business College and Select Private School Opens

The Fairfield Business College and Select Private School, led by Prof. J Westbrook Howard, attracts over twenty pupils on opening day. The modern program targets rapid, low-cost, high quality instruction in essential business skills. Tuition is presently about half future rates.

Old Settlers Day to Feature Jefferson County Reunion

The thirty first annual Old Settlers reunion will be held in Jefferson county at Public Square Park Fairfield Thursday September 30. Festivities begin with a 9 o clock band concert and conclude with a moving picture show free to all. Committees aim to make every feature a success and weather plans guard against rain. A full program will be released next week.

Jefferson County Public Square Fairfield Weather Bureau Weather Committee

Night on Bald Mountain Cure Claim

Fort Edward resident Alex Benton climbs Bald Mountain to fetch Dr King’s New Discovery for a neighbor with asthma. The medicine is said to relieve lung troubles including a wife’s severe condition, with claims of widespread cures and trial bottles offered.

Bald Mountain Alex Benton Fort Edward N. Y F. S. Shriner

Special Features Preview Personal Story of Captain Perry

The Tribune this week presents exclusive features including the personal story of Captain Perry and the thirteen thousand mile trip of President Taft. These specials are offered only by The Tribune.

the Tribune Captain O Perry Taft O Tribune

Secretion of City Sewers Prompts Engineering Bid

At a city council meeting, Iowa Engineering Company of Clinton won preliminary approval to prepare sewerage plans for Fairfield. Charles P. Chase will survey within two weeks to refine an estimated cost. the project may cost around 8500 dollars for planning with total system costs near 60000 dollars. The plan envisions two septic tanks north and south, requiring deep line sinking and substantial work. The council supports moving ahead while the city is largely debt free.

Iowa Engineering Company of Clinton Clark Charles P. Chase Iowalngineering Company Fairfield

Water Woes Prompt Urgent Sanitary Action

With shallow wells failing to provide clean water the piece urges immediate measures to improve sanitary conditions and protect public health.

Chautauqua stock drive nets strong pledges and balance

The Fairfield Chautauqua Association reports $5 507.70 receipts and $4 942 expenses with a $599 16 treasury balance after stock subscriptions raised $4 520 for park debt. One hundred thirteen subscriptions totaling 4520.00 were secured. first installments due October 1 at First National Bank Fairfield.

R. Wilson Chautauqua Association Treasury Bers Association Chautauqua Park R. F. Wilson Fairfield Chautauqua Association R. I. Wison First National Bank Fairfield Geo. W. Ball Mace Clinkenbeard C. D. Reo

Fairfield National Bank Report of Condition 1909

Statement of assets and liabilities for Fairfield National Bank Iowa as of Sept 1 1909 including loans 141881.78 gross, bonds 60000, reserves 16274, deposits 291940.33 and capital stock 860000.00 with signatures of cashier S K West and official affirmations.

Fairfield National Bank Fairfield Iowa State of County of Jefferson West K. Wet

Cham berlain's Remedy Endorsed by Portsmouth Druggist

Prominent Portsmouth Va druggist Frank C. Hanrahan testifies he has sold and recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for six years. He calls it a great, reliable cure and says customers appreciate his recommendation over other medicines. For sale by J. W. Jeri-

Chamberlain Frank C. Hanrahan Portsmouth Cho & Co J. W. Jeri

Sunday School Convention At Cedar Chapel

A Sunday School convention will be held at Cedar Chapel southeast of the city on Sunday September 16. All are cordially invited to attend.

Cedar Chapel

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