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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1912
Page
12
Wm Blanchard wife and two children from Milton Iowa visit I D Jones in Fairfield and express desire to locate permanently here. They praise Fairfield and especially the excellent school facilities for their two children and ask for a suitable dwelling.
John Burke, a resident of the Manatrey farm east of the city, was injured when his horse slipped on the pavement Sunday morning. A physician’s examination showed a badly sprained ankle with no broken bones, though rehabilitation will take some time.
L. L. Peasley hosted a Saturday visit from C. F. Dey of Huston Texas. The two men were longtime friends and shared memories from their boyhood days.
Two lifelong Brighton neighbors who grew up together spent a day reminiscing about their boyhood pranks and fun. Mr. Dey and his sister Mrs. Mary Neil are visiting relatives in Brighton.
Thomas's stands as Fairfield's exclusive wall paper and paint shop, offering a curated selection and local service. Shop hours and inventory focus on residential coatings and decorative finishes central to the community.
Prof and Mrs C D McClain depart Mt Pleasant for New London to visit their daughter Pauline then Fairfield to see Mrs Mc Clain's parents. They sold all household possessions at auction and will practice chiropractic in partnership. They previously lived in Fairfield and taught in local schools and will be missed by many friends.
King George traveled from Balmoral to Cambridge to view a large scale military exercise. The drills involve territorial cyclists and royal flying corps with a scenario simulating a hostile landing near Harwich and advancing on London. He will spend three days at Cambridge residing in Trinity College Master’s Lodge rooms once used by Queen Victoria and King Edward VII.
Joe Robinson and Frank McCreery were convicted of breaking and entering a car in Batavia and sentenced today to three months in the county jail.
A car in the Fairfield Auto company garage caught fire today. The blaze was extinguished before damage occurred. The unused vehicle likely sparked by crossed engine wires igniting leaking gasoline. Smoke Bevering's Best, 5c Cigar.
Local shop Thoma's advertises B. P. S. paint and China-Lac finishes for household use available in-store.
Mrs. Guy Burrowes was granted a divorce on grounds of desertion and lack of support. He deserted two years ago to join the regular army, ending the marriage.
Elihu D. Salladay died at 2:30 pm at 908 West Briggs Street aged 89. Funeral from the home tomorrow at 3:30 pm. Ellen Murphy died September 17 1912 at her daughter Mary Garman’s home four miles NW of Fairfield born June 1 1832 in Ireland and immigrating in 1855. Survived by three sons and one daughter. Funeral likely Thursday morning at the Catholic church with Father Hogan.
Thoma's offers a wide selection of wallpaper and paints with expert advice. Shop for quality brands, generous warranties, and helpful service in a convenient location.
Iowa weather recap for week ending September 15 1912 notes two warm days followed by cooler weather near frost line in northern counties on the 14th. Frequent cloudiness and showers, except southeast Iowa, heavy rain Saturday night. Corn progress strong. early southern fields cut for silage. Fifty percent of corn likely safe from moderate frost. late fields need two to three weeks of warmth. Threshing delayed by showers. moisture boosts pastures meadows late potatoes and fall plowing. George M. Chappel, Section Director.
September 11 entries show Ray H Maxwell transferring TM% of lots 13-14 block 5 Southwestern addition to Fairfield to Harvey C Maxwell. O B Myers transfers undivided TM% of lots 6-7 block 11 Packwood to C M MeChesney. J O Caviness transfers undivided 4% of lots 6-7 block 11 Packwood. September 13 Henry J Kientz et al to Edmund Morrison includes multiple fractional and quarter sections in Beecher? Beef 20. September 16 F W Lundquist transfers pt s%4 se4 nw 36 72 10 to Fred W McClain.
The administrator of Edwin C. Martin's estate offers a public sale at the farm eight miles northwest of Fairfield, including horses, cattle, sows, farm implements, grain, corn, and wheeled vehicles with terms of six months on larger sums and cash for small amounts. A second sale at the same time covers additional stock and machinery, with similar terms and items listed.
Health failing owner sells at public sale at its farm 5 miles northwest of Fairfield and 214 miles east of Brookville on Friday Sept 20 starting 10 a m. 16 horses including Norman and Shire mares in foal, 2 cattle, 44 hogs, implements, 30 tons hay, 13 acres corn, chickens and household goods. Terms: over $5 six months with note, under $5 cash. Auctioneers Wisecarver Fryer.
The Administratrix of the Estate of R. E. Ramsey announces a sale of estate property under court authority. The notice specifies sale terms, location, and deadline for bids as required by law.
The estate sale lists 8 horses 4 mares 2-year-olds. 8 cattle including Jersey and milkers. 107 sheep with ewes lambs. 62 hogs plus sows shoats. 100 chickens. 17 tons hay and 60 acres corn. multiple farm implements. Credit 12 months on $10+ with bankable note at 6 percent interest. Lunch on grounds. Auctioneer T. B. Allender. Clerk O. Calhoun.
Marriage licenses for the past week issued to Thomas H. Salladay and Mrs Olive Bedker of Davenport John R Fresconi and Miss Mabel Curray of Batavia Jesse W Harrel and Miss Bessie Keeler of Burlington.
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