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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1912
Page
4
On Friday September 20 1912 Mr and Mrs William McElwain marked their thirty fifth wedding anniversary. About seventy friends and relatives gathered at their home with baskets of food for a dinner and an afternoon of singing and sociability. The couple received several useful gifts and guests complimented them with wishes for many more years of wedded happiness.
The city scales are now open for business under weighmaster C. C. Lieint. The note is dated 30-12.
At the homes of Mrs. Joel Turney and Mrs. Robert B. Louden Sr barrels of fruit are being packed to send to the Christian Home in Council Bluffs. The home serves over 250 residents from around the world and relies on free will offerings. Donations of a quart or half gallon are welcome via Mrs. Louden or Mrs. Turney.
At a congregational meeting last Wednesday evening Mr. O FE Kirby was elected church treasurer to succeed the resigned R F Ilgen. A pie social was held at Chandler school house No 3 on Friday September 27.
Holy Communion at the Lutheran church next Sunday at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with sermons both morning and evening. Every member urged to attend without fail and give a special Synod fund offering. Pastor W A Wolgemuth notes this is the last communion before Synod.
Thousands greet William J. Bryan at the Los Angeles depot as he arrives to open California campaign activities. He addresses women voters at ten and workingmen at noon, then speaks at a major rally before departing for Sacramento tonight.
Keokuk Iowa September report details nearing completion of the Mississippi river dam the largest in the world with arched spans completed a vast power house rising above the river and a nearly cast Panama-class lock. turbines towers and a 137 mile transmission line to Saint Louis advance as thousands visit the site within a few weeks the project will shift to power production for the next president's term with states of the Mississippi valley watching closely.
Mary Evelyn Harris three years old died at 107 East Kirkwood Street about 4:14 pm from inflammation of the intestinal lining. She had been ill since Tuesday night and died with no improvement. Parents, grandparents, Aunts mourn the loss. funeral plans pending. Elihu D Sallaby died September 17 1912 at Fairfield aged 89. Born May 23 1823 he endured weeks of suffering. Survived by three of six children. Funeral held at West Briggs Street home with Rev Louis Mendenhall. burial Evergreen cemetery.
A special musical program will be given at the Presbyterian church next Sunday evening. Mrs Schmidt organist will assist by the choir and Sunday school orchestra providing the numbers.
I express thanks to neighbors and friends who attended my sale last Friday. The proceeds netted over $1,000 beyond my expectations. Col. J. T. Wisecarver is commended for the great work on a disagreeable day. Try the Pure Ice in your refrigerator. 27-tf.
Clarence C. Dana of Fairfield and Sylvia T. Bray of Veo obtained a marriage license.
A. J. Horney transfers lots 3-6 in block 9 and lots 1-2-7-8 in block 10 to Robert L. Thompson. O. T. Wildman transfers lot 6 in Gobble's Sub-Division to J. T. Mitchell. M. C. Carpenter transfers lot 6 in block 10 of New Phage to Geo. M. Bailey. V. L. Jackson transfers lot 7 in Huey's addition to Peer her. Value figures appear as 1.00.
Public sale on the Will Linder place 114 miles southeast of Libertyville begins at 10:00 a m. Offers 11 horses 18 cattle 40 hogs plus implements hay and grain. Livestock includes high bred Jerseys Shorthorns Belgians and Shire breeds. Terms twelve months on sums 10 and over and cash under 10. Lunch provided by J H Parsons W H Cooper auctioneers. 30-3t
Thoma & Thoma offer long term money to loan on good farms. Rates and terms available by inquiry to Thoma and Thoma, lenders.
Fairfield Thoma's advertises as the best place to buy wallpaper and paint through Thoma Lawyers.
The Peter Schaef er farm in Buchanan township comprising 150 acres of gentle rolling land with moderate improvements will be sold privately for cash. View at once. Frank Light, 30-12 Feteree.
The third week in September was cold and cloudy with frequent showers. Temperatures ran about 7 degrees below normal with light frost on the 19th and 21st but no damage. Corn maturation slowed but 65 to 75 percent beyond injury from a moderate frost. warm drying weather needed later. Silo filling continues. seed corn and threshing disrupted by rain. Soil suitable for plowing. seedings advance. pastures and late potatoes thrive. Pie social at Upper Richwoods school house on Thursday September 26.
Miss Beers the hospital superintendent expresses sincere thanks to Jefferson County residents for aid during the building open inspection and for the many liberal donations received.
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