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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1912
Page
4
Wm Blanchard his wife and two children from Milton Iowa are visiting I D Jones in Fairfield. They are pleased with the city and seek a suitable dwelling to relocate permanently. The couple values Fairfield's excellent school facilities for their two children.
John Burke of the Manatrey farm east of town was injured when his horse slipped on the roadway Sunday morning. A physician assessed a badly sprained ankle, with recovery expected to take some time before he can use the limb.
L. L. Peasley welcomed a Saturday visit from C. F. Dey of Huston Texas. The two men were longtime friends and recalled childhood days together.
Two Brighton neighbors who grew up together reconnected after sixteen years apart and spent the day recalling childhood pranks. Mr Dey and his sister Mrs Mary Neil are visiting relatives in Brighton.
Thomas operates as the sole exclusive wallpaper and paint shop in Fairfield, offering a focused selection for local customers. The business emphasizes specialized products and service in the area.
Prof and Mrs C D McClain depart Mt Pleasant for New London to visit their daughter Pauline then Fairfield to see Mrs McClain's parents. They sold all household goods at auction and will practice chiropractic in partnership. The couple previously lived in Fairfield and taught in local schools.
King George journeyed from Balmoral to Cambridge to observe large scale military maneuvers. The exercise includes territorial cyclists and Royal Flying Corps units simulating a hostile landing near Harwich and advance on London. He will stay at Trinity College Master’s Lodge for three days, using the historic rooms once occupied by Queen Victoria and 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 and was extinguished with no damage. Officials believe leaking gasoline ignited by crossed engine wires after the car had stood unused for some time. Smoke Bevering's Best, 5¢ Cigar.
Thoma's store advertises Buy B P S paint and China Lac supplies for customers seeking home painting items. Local shoppers can compare prices and request guidance on product selection.
Mrs. Guy Burrowes was granted a divorce from her husband for desertion and non support. Burrowes deserted two years ago to join the regular army.
Roscoe P. Thoma and Leo D. Thoma are linked to the Thoma and Thoma Lawyers firm on the South Side in Fairfield, illustrating a family legal practice presence.
Elihu D Salladay dies at 89 at home 908 West Briggs Street after weeks of illness. Funeral from the home tomorrow at 3 30 PM. Ellen Murphy died September 17 1912 at daughter Mary Garman home four miles NW of Fairfield. Born Ireland 1832 she arrived 1855 survived by three sons Dennis D Dan P and daughter Mary Garman. Funeral likely Thursday morning at the Catholic church with Father Hogan.
Thoma's stands out as the top shop for wall coverings and paints. Customers praise a wide selection, helpful staff, and competitive prices in a local market.
The Administrator will publicly sell on September 26 1912 at 10 am at the farm 8 miles northwest of Fairfield and 1/2 mile north of Brookville. Items include horses mares colts cattle sows hogs farm equip and tools with six months credit on larger sums and cash on small sums. Officials listed: Alice M. Martin as Administratrix auctioneer W H Cooper and Clerk W C Brawner. Additional property sold same time and place under same terms includes additional livestock implements and household items.
Health fading prompts sale of 5 percent miles northwest of Fairfield and east of Brookville on Friday Sept 20 1912 starting at 10 am. Items include 16 horses 44 hogs 30 tons hay 13 acres corn and various farm implements plus household goods. Terms: over 5 cash, over 5 notes with security at 6 percent. under 5 cash. Auctioneers T M Junkin I T Wisecarver Clerk O F Fruyer.
Iowa counties saw warm start and cooler second half with near frost in the north on the 14th. Frequent showers favored corn progress with southern fields cut for silage while late crops need warm dry weather to avoid frost. Rain aided pastures, meadows, potatoes and fall plowing, with seed corn gathering underway as showers delay threshing. George M. Chappel, Section Director. Try the Pure Ice in your refrigerator.
Transactions dated September 11 to September 16 show conveyances in Fairfield and Packwood. Maxwell to Maxwell undivided portions in Southwestern addition. Myers to Me Chesney undivided shares. Caviness to Me Chesney undivided shares. Kientz et al to Edmund Morrison various northwest parcels. Lundquist to McClain part of southeast quarter in a listed township.
Alice M. Martin is connected to a brief notice about a gasoline engine and power washer rated at one and a half horsepower. The item appears in a small reader notice or classified blurb.
TheAdministratrix of the estate of R E Ramsey advertises a sale of assets. Proceedings framed under probate law promise transfer of property to creditors and heirs. Bidding details and location to be announced by the administratrix in accordance with applicable statutes.
The Ramsay estate auction on Tuesday September 24 1912 features 8 horses 3 cattle 107 sheep 62 hogs and 100 chickens plus grain and farm implements. Terms allow 12 month credit on amounts over ten dollars with bankable notes at 6 percent interest. Auctioneers Allender Calhoun clerk and notices Wiggin's stock sale follow on October 2 seven miles northwest of Fairfield.
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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