Local Briefs Highlight Community Movements And Visits
Dr J Fred Clarke returns from Chicago and Sylvester Clapp stays with his daughter on South Main. Sylvanus Cornell and family move two miles northwest to their farm. Miss Carter of Hillsboro visits aunt Ida Voorhies. Baker of Ottumwa attends to city business. Mrs EMry Clinkenbeard visits relatives. Parsons college's baseball team set to play Iowa Westeyan at Mount Pleasant Friday. Mrs Oscar Larson and aunt dine with friends east of Beckwith then at William Bush home. White Rose Camp Royal Neighbors marks first anniversary at Woodman hall with program, refreshments, and social evening. Marshall Ed Brewer returns from Genoa with two Indians, John Paul and Thomas James, who fled from Government Indian school. police investigation unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Rose Camp
Woodman Hall
Marshall Ed Brewer
Genoa
Neb
John Paul
Thomas James
Phil Picket
Theoung
Fairfield
Decateur
Minn
Community Notes from Woolson and Vicinity
Local events and changes include a pie social at Lindy, foundation work by G A Spielman, and restaurant expansion by C A Sittser. Funeral attendance for Rupert Alender in Salina, injuries from a wagon mishap, Easter services, and a late passenger after a wreck east of Winfield are recorded along with several visits and social gatherings around Fairfield Woolson and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E Supermos
Veo and
Woolson
Lindy
G. A. Speilman
E. E. Edwards
H. A. Edmunds
Rupert Allender
Salina
C. A. Sittser
J. G. Bottorf
F. L. Eck
Cora
Zora
Pleasant Plain
R. F. Eck
Woolton
RB. E. Edwards
J. M. Baldwin
W. &. Supernors
J. M
Fryman Testifies As Gannon Case Opens
Isaac Fryman, the prosecuting witness in the Gannon case, took the stand at the opening of court. Mary Fryman testified briefly while Perry Monfort, J S McKeney, and J E Roth followed. Alice Kelly arrived later to possibly aid in discrediting Gannon’s statements about the International Land Company during a Texas land dispute. The trial for Gannon has been continued. Judge Eichelberger directed proceedings as defense counsel Crail & Crail and Starr prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Fryman
Gannon
J. P. Starr
Joe 8. Crail
Mr. Fryman
Mary Fryman
Perry Monfort
J S McKeney
J. E. Roth
Alice Kelly
Eichelberger
Sheriff Campbell
Davenport
Miss Kelly
International Land Company
Fairfield
Texas
Monfort
Fryman
Isaa Fryman
Local Notices and Socials From Batavia This Week
Mrs. Perry Kramer made a business trip to Ottumwa on Wednesday. Mrs. Mabel Walker of Council Bluffs was called here for her mother Mrs. Sam Gillis illness. Miss Alice Clinkespeard hosted the B. W. B's Wednesday evening at the Cottage hotel. Miss Marie Hammond of Fairfield spent Monday here, Leon Smith visited Fairfield Sunday. Mrs. Sam Gillis reported no better. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis of Burlington visiting Mrs. Davis' mother Mrs. Gatlin. Mrs. Ross Armstrong entertained a ladies party Tuesday. Ruth Henderson, a Batavia girl, and Mr. Melvin Irrs of Ottumwa were married last Saturday and are visiting Batavia. Rev. Doreen of Agency spent Tuesday in town. Harry Medes of Fairfield in town on business. Roe Davis, new editor of the Batavia Watchman, will assume full charge next week. Grace Presenten celebrated her birthday with friends last Saturday. Merle Koons visiting a brother in Unionville. M. A. Davidson plans a trip to New York and other eastern points. Merritt Barton of Fairfield to helm his business during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Walker
Council Bluffs
Sam Gillis
Alice Clinkespeard
Cottage Hotel
Marie Hammond
Fairfield
Our City
Leon Smith
Fred Davis
Burlington
Davis
Gatlin
Ross Armstrong
Mise Ruth Hendrson
Batavia
Melvin Irs
Ottumwa
Batav
Rev
Doreen
Agency
Harry Medes
Roe Davis
Batavia Watchman
Wil
Grace Fpresenvn Il
Unionville
M. A. Davidson
New York
Merritt Barton
Pairfield
Jefferson County Iowa Highway View Appointment Notice
A commissioner is appointed to view a proposed 40 foot wide highway in Jefferson County Iowa. The route runs through Sections 14 and 12 Town 71 Range 10, crosses to the Fairfield Birmingham road and ends near the Fairfield area. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the Auditor by noon May 15 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Iowa
Fairfield and Birmingham Road
Fairfield-Birmingham Road
Township Seventy
Lincoln Hudgel
Danielson
Irwin Danielson
Carl Danielson
Frank Danielson
G. W. Laird
Wm. A. Harshinger
Jobe Gilsky
Ella Allison
George T Stever
Notice to Taxpayers on Tax Due Dates and Penalties
Taxes due now with lien January first delinquent March first and 1 percent penalty applied April first. Early payments avoid later penalties. installments allowed before April first and October fourth if timely. Mail remittances must arrive in March to preserve installment rights. failures trigger penalty on full amount. F J L Black County Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. L. Black
The Journal Went Ads are Sure Beturn Getters
This item appears as a brief note on advertising strategy with a playful tone about the Journal using ads as a sure return. It highlights a media approach and a reporter’s view on ad revenue potential without detailing any events or figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Parson villa Easter Gathering Crowds and Visits
Mr and Mrs John Vedin hosted Sunday guests in Fairfield. Grant Nelson of Galesburg and the Bushes entertained about 95 friends Tuesday. Alma Faber Margar et Cochran Dorothy Russel and Helen Parsons spent weekend with Easter gatherings.Additional friends joined and Ruth Monson spent Easter at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vedin
Fairfield
Grant Nelson
Galesburg
Wm. Bush
Alma Faber
Margaret Cochran
Lockridge
Dorothy Russel
Helen Parsons
Beulah Root
Rd Schillerstrom
Creston
F.C. Nelson
Ravelings
J. C. Howell
Ruth Monson
Harry Parsons
Thorpe, Wash
Funeral for Rupert Allender Held from Father’s Home
Route No 38 brief notes the funeral for Rupert Allender was held from his father’s home, with sparse details on ceremony and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert Allender
Salina Community Notes and Obituaries
Esther Erickson returns to Salina to visit her parents as Dallas Bates visits from two miles east of Fairfield. John Lynn buys a fine mare from Elmer Carliff. A big rain and windstorm hits Kansas after a drought since September 17. Dr. Lesher and family relocate to North Dakota except Chas in Burlington. Rup Allender dies with family sympathy from the community. Rev. Pool preaches at First Presbyterian. Easter service by Knights Templar and Gethsemane Commandery. W G McClure farewell service for mission work in Bangkok Siam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Erickson
Ottumwa
Salina
Dallas Bates
Fairfield
J. D. Bates
T Lon Piatier
John Lynn
Elmer Carliff
Kansas
Lesher
North Dakota
Chas
Burlington
Mary
Ilinois
Rup Allender
J. H. Allender
Myrtle
Knights Templar
First Presbyterian Church
Gethsemane Commandery
W. G. McClure
Bangkok
Siam
Rebels Hit Mexican Federals in Agua Prieta Battle
Report of the April attack at Agua Prieta details heavy combat as Mexican federals clash with insurgent rebels, artillery and machine guns fire across the border into Douglas. American cavalry is deployed from Douglas with no early casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Aln
Li Las
Agua Prieta
International Line
Sulphur Springs
Arua Priet
Shunk
Local Families Report Illnesses and Visits
Don Humphreys has mumps while Frank Davidson and family are visited by Mr and Mrs Sam Davidson. Mr and Mrs Polk DuBois dine with D B Hedge. Leo Blough and John DuBois host Sunday visits. Dale Davidson ill with measles relapse. Eight Center Township closes school week due to Miss Glendora Green mumps. Mrs William Wiggins and Bettina Humphreys visit relatives. Ethel Green returns to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Humphreys
Sam Davidson
Frank
Polk DuBois
D. B. Hedge
Leo Blough
John DuBois
Dale Davidson
Center Township
Glendora Green
William Wiggins
Bettina Humphreys
Ethel Green
The Only Thing That Will Believe Neuralgia
Rural mail carrier Charles Hilderbrandt of Woodvill, Ohio praises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for neuralgia after grippe and cold, claiming they relief his pains when other medicines failed. He urges others to try the pills and fight aches with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
Charles Hilderbrandt
Woodvill
Ohio
Mr. Hilderbrande
Miles
Miss Helen Gould Leads New York YWCA Delegation
In Indianapolis Miss Helen Gould arrives with a group of over sixty New York visitors for the third biennial YWCA convention at First Baptist church. Officials pledge protection from camera fiends and beggars before she attends, amid security assurances. Terre Haute ballots go out for board member at large as locals discuss a possible special convention to rescind the new office and affiliate with central labor unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Helen Gould
New York
Young Women’s Christian Association
First Baptist Church
Y. W
Terre Haute
Ind
Linton
Canadian reciprocity pact fuels lengthy House debate
Representative Fordney of Michigan and others press unfavorable remarks as the Canadian reciprocity pact dominates debate in Congress. The move to print non spoken remarks sparks objections while Jordney leads the hour long defense of the pact and party lines. The House adjourns after a long day with no vote in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Avril
Institute d
Clark
Florida
Jordney
Michigan
Fordney
Harrison
New York
Peters
Massachusetts
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Mrr
Crurpacker
Indiana
Hoosier
Ile
Slayer Electrocution in Sing Sing for Niece Killing
Robert Francis Weed, who killed his niece Amela Roach in New York City, was executed in Sing Sing prison via the electric chair after a yearlong pursuit. Weed, who acted after warning he believed she was “going to the bad,” received the sentence in Ossining, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
N. Y
Robert Francis Weed
New York City
Sing Sing
Wood
Amela Roach
Will disputes over Mrs Eddy estate in Concord court
Three documents filed in superior and federal courts challenge the will of Mary Baker G. Eddy founder of Christian Science. Ebenezer Foster Eddy and George W. Glover oppose residuary bequests to the Boston church, with a new plaintiff George W. Glover Jr entering the case. Proceedings start date uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. Vy
Superior Court of the
Ry Baker G. Eddy
Father of
Christian Science
United States Court
Ebenezer J Foster Eddy
George W. Glover
William E Chandler
Foldy
Boston
George W Glover, Jr
George W W. Glover
Lead City
Wallace Bn
Young Glover
George W. Glover, Jr
Eddy
Ebenezer Foster Eddy
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J. Fred Clarke
Chicago
Sylvester Clapp
South Main Street
Sylvanus Cornell
Miss Carter
Hillsboro
Mrs
Ida Voorhies
G. B. Baker
Emry Clinkenbeard
Parsons College
Iowa Westeyan
Mount Pleasant
Oscar Larson
Clera Castell
Beckwith
William Bush
Brush Creek
F.C. Masdam
Salem
Mamie Meacham
C. Hartmen
Hartmans
Pour Corners
W. C. Wiggins
B. F. Holmes
Jim Ke’ler
Henry Berg
W. Taylor Hartmen
Ida Foot
Elsie
Ben West
Joaan Fryman
Perry Kramer
W. G. Burkhaart
Lowy
Parsonvilla
Taft
United States
Diaz
Tr ’ “Smith
Aod Ems
Mieuliog
Iif Ai
Rites Medical CO
Elkhart, Ind
Representative Fordney
Michi
Gan and Others
Slayer
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