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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
11
A compilation of visits and social events across Oelwein Waucoma and surrounding areas. Residents including Dr J W Dickman Dr EJ Robertson Mrs Henry Flanders and families, plus travelers from Monona Manchester Maynard and Clermont are noted attending gatherings visiting relatives and delivering speeches. Social calls and household moves continue as residents plan winter stays and relocations.
A historical tally asserts Ww B Clements served as County Attorney about ten years ago. It notes 21 penitentiary sentences totaling nine years eleven months, 70 district court misdemeanor convictions, one acquittal by jury, and extensive county finances with $8136.29 in costs.
Sheriff Clark saved the county money by carefully managing office affairs. Auditor’s figures and the annual financial report show substantial savings, highlighting his value to the public.
Office cost per year stood at 2739.15 under Sheriff Clark with five year predecessor average 4290.97. Annual saving of 551.82. Prisoners’ daily road work this year produced at least 2000 worth of road improvements at no county cost. Also notes Mildred Simonds left Fayette two weeks ago for Baltimore for W F M S India exhibit, may stay months. For stomach disorders, Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Pills recommended by Rickert & Davis.
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