Inspector Here Department to Locate Postoffice within Two Weeks
A federal inspector arrived in Fairbury to survey site options for a new post office. He prepared a city map with offered sites and prices, with a department decision expected in two to three weeks. The government has $70,000 allotted for the site and building, donations not changing the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinshaw
Supervising Architect of the Treasury
Fairbury
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Building
Kansas City
Missouri
United States
Department
Oerter Corner
Mrs. Houghtellin Feted In West Visit
Mrs Geo E Jenkins and Mrs Cliff Crooks hosted about twenty ladies at Mrs Jenkins home to honor Mrs Al Houghtellin of Los Angeles California. The Wednesday afternoon event featured a lively high five game and a one course luncheon. A souvenir spoon was presented to Mrs Houghtellin by the hostesses.
Taft Band Leads 250 in Capitol City Invasion
A local band of about 250 members marches to the capital city with Taft as the featured driving presence. The crew aims to perform before a large crowd, drawing cheers from onlookers and supporters along the route.
Jefferson County Taft Club Draws Large Lincoln Crowd
About 250 Jefferson County Taft supporters from Fairbury marched with the Fairbury band to Lincoln. The crowd crowded the auditorium for Taft and Cummings speeches, forming a front-line parade presence and securing seats amid high enthusiasm.
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Jefferson County
Lincoln
Taft Club
Fairbury
Taft
Jefferson’ County
The
Journal
Star
Jefferson
Rev Maxwell Accepts Call at Eastbury Christian Church
The York Times notes Rev Thomas A Maxwell will pastor the Eastbury Neb church, leaving Fairbury where he has served since fall 1904. He improved public life, led the library board and Clantauqua, chaired the ministerial alliance, and delivered baccalaureate sermons. The community wishes him success in a larger field.
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The_York Times
Thos. A. Maxwell
Christain
Christain. Church
Eastbury
Nebr
Makwet
York
City
Big Minstrel Coming Opens Fairbury Season
The Fairbury theatre opens next Friday with Famous Hi Henrys Minstrels as the attraction. The touring company is regarded as among the best on the road and travels in two Pullman cars. The local house is fortunate to book them for the season opener.
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Fairbury
Minstrel Show Heads to Fairbury Opera House
Billy Baxter Bob McLaughlin and Pat Crawford famed comics headline a full minstrel and vaudeville program at Fairbury Opera House on Friday night October 9. The article notes the town has not seen a top minstrel show in years and promises a splendid performance.
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Billy Baxter
Bob McLaughlin
Pat Crawford
Fairbury
Ocetober
John Fitzgerald Leaves for Oklahoma Business Pursuit
John Fitzgerald and his wife travel to Watanga Oklahoma on Tuesday to pursue business ventures. Employees at Rock Astaard-Superi honor him with a gold watch chair as a token of esteem for his service.
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John Fitzgerald
Watanga
Okla
Itzgerald
Rock
Astaard
Library grant increase in Fairbury proposed
Local Committee for Library has asked for a $2,500 increase to Andrew Carnegie's gift of $10,000 for a public library building in Fairbury. A letter from Carnegie’s secretary confirms the increase. bids for erection and heating were reviewed, with Fairbury Plumbing Heating Co awarded the contract at 8,845. Other bids included T. A Johnson 9,640 and W. S. Hamilton 10,197. Beginning work is to start at once to beat the coming cold weather.
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Andrew Carnegie
Fairbury
Carnegie
Hee
Conaistirae
C. C. Howe
Evans 3
Merrell
Mek
Henry
Aes
T. A
Johnson
W. S. Hamilton
Phe Fairbury
Heating Co
Frank Gage
D. Kevankugt Pietigu
Bold criminal sought after victim's death in Mashal Baum case
Special Agent Chas Front of the Rocksland system received a reward card and description of a criminal wanted on several charges. A photo matched William Jackman who previously faced a 1901 Kansas City cash register theft sentence and 1893 railroad pay check case. Denver highway robbery and grand larceny warrants cited with Detective Peter Koehler providing identifications.
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Mashal Baum
Chas
Rocksland
Wm. Jackman
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Denver
Peter Koehler
Busy Day for Fairbury Coal Dealers Amid Weather Shift
Sudden weather change sparked brisk demand in Fairbury coal trade. Monday morning saw rapid phone orders, with every available man and team drafted to handle deliveries. Some orders remained unfilled by nightfall as shops stayed busy. Saturday also busy while many households burned scraps hoping for relief.
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Fairbury
Bryan painting suspended after wind breaks on Fourth Street
The large oil painting of W. J. Bryan hanging on Fourth Street wires broke loose in a Monday wind but sustained no damage. The Bryan club committee promptly rehung the portrait. Mr and Mrs Farr paused in Fairbury this week en route to Des Moines for a visit with D. M. Dunkan.
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W. J. Bryan
Fourth
Bryan
Mrs. Farr
Colorado
Fairbury
Des Moines
Iowa
D. M. Dunkan
Hanover man beaten. Miller held for district court
Thomas Martin of Hanover was found injured in Rock Island yards with facial wounds needing stitches. Charles Miller of Wymore was arrested after his clothes showed blood and charged with assault with intent to rob robbery and assault within tent to do great bodily injury. Miller was bound over to the district court in $300, awaiting trial. Martin arrived intoxicated, had spent the afternoon in saloons with Miller, and later reported the assault.
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Phomas
Martin
Hanover
Kanan
Rock Island
Mondas Hight
Miller
Man Injuries After Incident Found With One $3 Bill
Examination revealed a single wadged three dollar bill in his pocket following a mishap. Martin sustained severe injuries but managed to return home by Wednesday.
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Martin
Thomas J Wallace TM Born in Indiana Died at Hast inge
Thomas J Wallace TM was born in Indiana and died in a hospital at Hastings September 26 1908 aged 49 years. He leaves a wife and children and his funeral was held from the home in Fairbury Monday at 8 30 pm interment was in Fairbury cemetery. The weather turned cold with a western storm bringing wind and shivering citizens as coats and stoves were brought out offerings.
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Thomas J. Wallace
Indiana
Hastinge
Fairbury
Aston
Olorado
Nebraska
Death of early Jefferson county pioneer Robert Crinklow
Last Sunday at 20 o clock Robert Crinklow one of Jefferson county early pioneers died at his son Frank's home near Steele City after pulmonary troubles. The funeral was from the Methodist church in Steele City and interment was in Steele City cemetery. Crinklow came to Jefferson county in 1868 and pre empted the claim where the present Steele City stands. He was prominent in early county affairs and many friends mourn his death. The Presbyterian social at Mrs Howell's on H street was held with refreshments and good cheer. Word came last week that Garry Smith was sick in South Dakota but improving.
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Amorning
Robert. Crinklow
Jefferson County
Frank
Steele City
Kerinklow
Crinklow
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Edison Amberol Records
Edison Phonograph
G. A. White Piano.co
Fifth St
Fairbury, Nebraska
Capital
Maxwell
Bury
Steele’s
Baum
W. J. Bryan Fell
Fourth Street
Kansas
Tom Martin
Chas. Miller
Wymore
Mar‘tin
Old Settler
Garry’ Smith
South Dakota
Sher
Williams
S. W. Pe
Vine Pease
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