Campaign speakers in Batavia urge tax cuts and reforms
Col W B Culbertson opens the campaign at the Baptist church on Monday evening, Sept 17, praising reductions in county and state expenses. Major Pierce follows despite illness, denouncing republican corruption. The Jefferson county agricultural fair ends with limited success due to low exhibitor turnout. Old Settlers Association plans a reunion Oct Yth at Slagle Acheson grove with officers and committees named and relics invited for display.
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OxLo Hickory
Batavia
Col
W. B. Culbertson
Major Pierce
Baptist Church
Col. Culbertson
Olrp Serrarrs
Old Settlers Association of
Jefferson County
M.S. Crawford
Slagle & Acheson's Grove
James H. Collins
R.D. DuBoise
John W. McLean
John Hayden
George Craine
C. E. Noble
J. A. Spielman
H. Mitchell
S. J. Chester
Gage
W. D. Clapp
W. E.groff
Beck
J. W. Messick
A. TV. Wells
M. E. Woods
W. K. Alexander
P. N. Woods
Pracure Brass Band
D. R. McCrackin
Local residents and travelers visit Fairfield area
Mrs Dr Mohr returns from Des Moines yesterday. Mrs J P C Poulton and daughter from Cheyenne are in the city. Mrs W G Ball of Chillicothe Iowa visits Mrs Li B Mitchell. Miss May Kenyon Iowa City visits Mr James Slagle. Esquire Thos D Evans in Chicago for the exposition. Michael Allmayer travels east to buy clothing for fall trade. Mrs Parmelee and daughter Florence of Waterbury Vt visit Mrs E W Gage. Mr Godfrey Eichorn heads to Chicago after dry goods. Rowntree also to view the exposition. Mrs ii Dreyer leaves for Concordia Kansas. Mrs Ar B Arnold of Evanston Wy visits Fairfield. Mrs Frank Greene and children depart for Willimantic Conn for Christmas. John R Shaffer in Ottumwa awaiting murder trial he knows nothing about. Arthur Shirk and Sam Dravyo head west to Nebraska to settle in business. Samuel D Miller family to Ann Arbor Mich. William Simpson leaves for the setting sun via San Francisco and Washington territory seeking business. Allmayers clothing store urges shoppers to visit for bargains. claim it is no buncombe.
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Dr. Mohr
Des Moines
J.P. C. Poulton
Cheyenne
W. G. Ball
Chillicothe
Iowa
Li. B. Mitchell
May Kenyon
Iowa City
James Slagle
S. Esquire
D. Evans
Chicago
Michael Allmayer
Parmelee
Florence
Waterburry
E. W. Gage
Godfrey Eichorn
H. ©. Rowntree
II . Dreyer
Concordia
Kansas
Arthur Shirk
Sam Dravyo
the Express
Nebraska
Samuel D. Miller
Flurst
Ann Arbor
Mich
William Simpson
Jordan Bros. & Co
San Francisco
Washington Territory
Hypocrisy and passion clash in a dramatic vow riddle
The text blends a dramatic moral riddle with local notes on social events. It mentions a woman’s shifting stance described as a riddle of yea and nay, followed by public notices including new safes, melon prices, and upcoming entertainments. It notes marriages, court adjournments, political races, and community gatherings in Fairfield and nearby towns.
Yeoman Rally To Address Fairfield County Seekers
Grand candidate for Lieutenant-Governor will speak at the Park in Fairfield on Saturday September 27 at 2 p m. Capt Yeoman, once a Republican, now supports the Democratic cause and urges a large turnout from all townships with many voters and even ladies invited.
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Fairfield
Yeoman
Iowa
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Party of Constitutional Liberty
Jefferson County
Pleasant gathering hosted by Miss Grace Tremple last Friday
Market price quotes show spring wheat 75 and 77 cents per bushel, spring wheat 67 and 72, oats 18, rye 3.74, timothy 1.85 and 1.50. Timothy had declined recently, quotes remain firm. Comparisons to late September last year place all grain prices higher now than then.
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Timothy
Agricultural Fair at Agency City Opens October First
Arrangements are under way for a large agricultural fair in Agency City from October 1 to 3. The district spans four counties with newly fenced grounds and new buildings. Stock accommodations are ample and comfort is emphasized. Reduced C B Q fares, one and one third round trip, are offered and tickets are valid for the fair. Grounds lie near the depot, with morning trains and evening returns for attendees.
Dr James leaves for St Louis to study dentistry
Dr T L James departs for St Louis to study dentistry under leading surgeons for several months. He leaves a thriving city practice but seeks updated methods to benefit his future patients. Mrs James joins him for winter vocal and instrumental lessons while she remains the church organist.
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T L James
St Louis
James
Presbyterian Church
Political Campaign Appointments and Local Notices
The County Central Committee announces appointments for Maj. A. R. Pierce and Col. W. B. Culbertson with scheduled speeches in Pleasant Plain, Germanville, Libertyville, Des Moines Township, Salina, and Lockridge on late September. Also reports on deaths, illnesses, Rosh Hashanah observance, a drunken driving incident, council bills, and a gas lamp cleaning contract.
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County Central Committee
Maj
A. R. Pierce
Col
W. B. Culbertson
Pleasant Plain
Germanville
Libertyville
School House
Des Moines Township
Salina
Lockridge
Jefferson County Votes On New Court House Plan
The Jefferson county Board of Supervisors proposes a fall vote on building a courthouse and county buildings at up to fifty thousand dollars with a five mill tax. Voters will decide "For New Court House" or "Against New Court House" at the next general election.
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Board of Supervisors
Jefferson County
Iowa
Court House
Wuergas
New Court House
Fairfield City
Willis N. Strong
H. B. Mitchell
M. Boling
Weather, farming progress and local notes from Maple Grove
A rural update reports rain improving harvest prospects with fall plowing and sowing underway. Threshing finishes locally with free labor and meals. a Winchichester team wrecks a wagon. Grafton cheese factory halts due to dry pasture. calves arrive from Ohio. John Oliver builds a large house on Houghton estate. Charles Harwood opens Maple Grove College. Peter Roth digs a cellar.
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Ike Wiscarver
Win Chichester
Grafton
Win N Chichester
Thomas Bro
Charles Harwood
Maple Grove School House
Peter Roth
Fairfield Tailor Seeks Patronage With Superior Cloths
Mr J W Quillen has bought a premier lot of cloths for gentlemen at the east side of the square in Fairfield. The selection features unmatched quality and wide pattern variety. He offers a skilled western tailor and promising workmanship. De Braphy’s Grocery undergoes refurbishment to improve appearance and selection. Mr Bradley keeps a large stock and plans to make the store more inviting and convenient.
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J. W. Quillen
Fairfield
Quillen
West
de Braphy
Bradley
County Board Proceedings Sept 2 1879 in Blackhawk Polk
Board met with full attendance. Approved yesterday's minutes. Granted $211.98 to C J Reed for county survey work and ordered pro rata assessment. Referred bridge petitions and reviewed poor farm report. Granted liquor permit to D G Ligley. denied Higley. Authorized loan foreclosures and $6000 bridge fund for age repairs and adjourned to morning.
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Tuxsday
C J Reed
Blackhawk
Polk
James Armstrong
Stewart
A F Cassell
Brush Creek
Stewart’s Ford
Wm Graham
Ringgold County
Iowa
Fairield
T F Higley
H. B. Mitchell
Allmayer Bros forecast big Fairfield trade this fall
Six young milk cows for sale at Abbott's Sewing Machine Office and C C Morris Jeweler. Inghram offers sheet music and writing paper with bedrock prices. Protty aims to buy where best goods are kept. Allmayer Bros. claim the biggest trade due to goods moved at lowest figures this fall.
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Abbott's
C C
Morris Jeweler
Inghram
Allmayer Bro’s
Fairfield
Powell and Byrum Sell Calf Shoes and Boots
Powell and Byrum advertise women calf shoes at 1 dollar and men’s entire boot stock at 2.25 dollars. The brief sale highlights discounted footwear offerings for local shoppers.
Inghram Promises Top Organ Makers This Fall Sale
B Allmayer & Bro announce bottom prices for a vast fall trade. They state they will sell goods and are preparing for an immense business, aiming to attract many customers.
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Tuer
B. Allmayer & Bro
Local Leather Goods Store Promotes Wide Inventory
C. W. Lewis lists a large stock of leather and saddlery goods including hardware, shoes, harness fittings, saddles, bridles, whips, blankets, robes, and carriage tops. All items offered at the lowest cash prices for spring wagons or buggies.
Local Notes From Brookville On Business And Westward Moves
Old Subscriber reports brisk trade in Brookville with grain hauled to Ottumwa. Theodore B Williams and sister visit Nebraska. John Abraham and wife travel to Marion county. David Tinsley plans homestead in Nebraska. Wm Snyder thrives in dry goods and groceries. Mrs Dr F G Tracy recovering. Black & Burkhart saw mill near town runs heavy, making railroad ties and bridging timber. Democrats and greenbackers favored in fall election.
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Brookville
Ottumwa
Theodore B Williams
Nebraska
John Abraham
Marion County
David Tinsley
Wm Snyder
Adam
F G Tracy
Black & Burkhart
Abbott's Sewing Machine Depot and Inghram Stock Offerings
Inghram's advertises Fairfield sewing machines as the largest selection ever shown. Abbott's Sewing Machine Depot features a wide variety. Freeman and Townley offer 100 dozen silver-plated knives cheaper than ever. Inghram keeps on hand second hand text books for students of college or city school. Call and see them.
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Freeman and Townley’s
D. W. Inghram
Cail
County board actions on tax abatement and expenses
On September 3 1879 the board examined auditor claims and ordered warrants for amounts in the blotter. Jacob Webb’s 1878 tax a abated due to blindness, amount 5.38 dollars plus any penalty. Auditing for board mileage and per diem totaled 38.41 dollars. The board adjourned sine die. S. M. Boxinea, Auditor.
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Jacob Webb
New Fairfield Tailors Announce Permanent Store Location
Mr A E Rapsh with J W Quillen announce permanent location in Quillen's store room to take orders and tailor suits. They offer latest styles and guaranteed fit with a full stock of imported suitings and fabrics in Wells Block Fairfield Iowa.
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A. E. Rapsh
J. W. Quillen
Mr. Rapsh
Wells’ Block
East Side Square
Fairfield
Lowa
Wooster Notices and Election Remarks
Rev S Q Helfinstine filled the Wooster church pulpit last Sabbath morning and evening. Col W B Culbertson will speak on the critical issue at Fry school house Tuesday evening. Owing to cold weather the picnic was small but enjoyable. Mr Decompday suffered a bruising horse episode recently. Miss Allice Day led the Sabbath School last Sunday.
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S. Q. Helfinstine
Tuttle's New Dry Goods Store Opens in Opera House Block
Fairfield residents are invited to visit R. A. Tuttles new dry goods shop in the Opera House block. The store offers fresh, cash-bought stock at prices designed to attract buyers. A young proprietor promises to earn public favor with a strong line of goods and bargains.
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Fairfield
R. A. Tuttle
Opera House
Mr. Tuttle
Tuttle
Settlement notice from Thos. D. Evans
Drs. King and Fellows have placed their books and notes in my hands for immediate settlement. Persons knowing themselves indebted to them will please call at my office and settle. The books must be settled up forthwith or cost incurred. 22-1 my Thos. D. Evans.
Seed Wheat and Watches at Home Mills and Freeman Townley
Limited bushels of Lawson White Winter Wheat offered at 1 dollar per bushel at Home Mills. Cash price paid for good old wheat and white corn. For a good watch at a small price, visit Freeman & Townley.
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Home Mills
Lawson
Threshing praised by farmer for Speer machine
A farmer reports thorough threshing by John Speer praising the machine as light running and effective. The farmer notes no grain remains in the straw stack and expresses complete satisfaction with the work performed by Speer for Aultwan Taylor & Co.
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Aultwan Taylor & Co
John Speer
Handsome Fall Ready Made Styles At Allmayer Bros
New ready made clothing arrives daily with many handsome fall styles. East wholesalers warn against shoddy goods and prudent western dealers seek quality. Allmayer Bros invites customers to inspect their fall overcoats and elegant stock for the season.
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Allmayer Bro’s
Inghram’s Big Assortment of Second Hand School Books
Readable notice promotes Inghram's collection of used school books. It highlights a large assortment available for students seeking affordable reading materials.
Queen City Lodge No 24 Meeting Schedule
Queen City Lodge No 24 meets at Middle Hall Jordan Block on the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings at 7 o clock. Visiting brothers invited. GEO A WELLS president M S Crawgropp recording secretary.
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Queen City Lodge No
Middle Hall
Jordan Block
Geo. A. Wells
M.S. Crawgrorp
Frerman Townley Offers Quick Engraving Services
Frerman and Townley advertise a wide range of engraving work done on short notice. They emphasize fast turnaround for plaques, trophies, and keepsakes with custom designs and personal service.
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Frerman & Townley
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