Local Happenings and Visiting Guests
Ottumwa residents Hannah Oleson and Mrs Pierson visit relatives here. Castells and Carlson families host and return from trips to Martinsburg Burlington and Boston. Visitors include Mabel Winnerstrom from Moline and Mrs Oscar Miller from Shelby NC. A Lutheran pulpit is filled in pastor’s absence, and a lawn social at the Roach home supports Fairfield Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Cassel, Jr
Baby
Fairfield
John McCulley
Oscar Miller
Mollie Long
Shelby
N. C
William Dunlap
S. P. A. Lindahl
Augustana College
A. E. Johnson
Wesley Metzier
Dresden
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Boston
Roach
Fairfield Area Social News Ties Local Visitors
Four Corners Emma Personius visited Fairfield Monday. Ottumwa resident Victor Smedburg visits Rey Borghson at Fairfield. P. B. Nelson returns to Galesburg after a short stay with relatives. Mr and Mrs Mennicke of Rock Island visit their son Carl. Gail Hunt and Ruth Lamson of Fairfield visit the Stephenson home. Minnie Odean returns from Ottumwa and elsewhere. Mrs Kate Lawson returns Monday to visit her parents the Will Turners. Ladies' Aid of the M E church meets Mrs Charles Erickson August 1. Ellen Peterson sells household goods Thursday July 26 at her Four Corners home. John Quick and wife Emma Samuelson attend Emil Quick's at Rickwood. Mrs Gust Scott hosts Sunday School class. games and a picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Smedburg
Ottumwa
Rey Borghson
S. P
Gail Hunt
Ruth Lamson
Fairfield
Stephenson
Minnie Odean
Ottum
Kate Lawson
Will ‘Turner
M. E Church
Charles Erickson
Ellen Peterson
Four Corners
John Quick
Emma Samuelson
Martin Larson
Emma Personius
Retha Kauffman
Emil Quick
Rickwood
Gust Scott
Will Play for the Fair at Henry County Mount Pleasant
The Henry County fair at Mt Pleasant sponsors a return by their team for August 15 16 and 17. The fair vows the best show in the state and endorses the team after a successful previous season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry County
Mt. Pleasant
Bes
Obituary of William M. Hoagland, 1822 1906
William M. Hoagland died July 25 1906 at his daughter’s home near Abertyville after years of declining health. Born March 27 1822 in Butler County Ohio he was 84 years 3 months 29 days old at death. He married Maria Schooley January 15 1845. Survived by wife and children William T. Hoagland H C Hoagland and Mrs. W A Stahlman. Funeral at M E church Thursday at 2 50 led by Rev Lewis Mendenhall. Buried Evergreen cemetery. Also notes a committee selecting the old settlers log cabin site near court street at the former Demarsh foundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stahlman
Abertyville
Butler County
Ohio
Maria Schooley
William T
Ottumwa
Iowa
H. C. Hoagland
Fairfield
Libertyville
M. E. Church
Lewis Mendenhall
Evergreen Cemetery
Walters Promoted to West Burlington Day Operator
Clarence Walters, long time night operator at the Burlington station, has been promoted to the West Burlington Iowa station as day operator. He has already begun his duties. Mrs Walters is packing to move to their new home. Though Fairfield has been home briefly, they have many friends who regret the move and wish them success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Walters
Burlington
West Burlington
Iowa
Walters
Dangerous firearm accident injures Marion Randle
A gun shell exploded as Marion Randle cut into it Tuesday morning causing severe facial burns and a deep scratch. The gun wad struck his face and burned eyebrows and lashes, but witnesses say he is recovering and should be fine in a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Randle
Washington Journal
Sumner Returns from Pan Handle for Tex land sale
A. H. Sumner reports from Texas Panhandle that 21,000 acres of land were sold. He notes good rains and a prosperous outlook for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Sumoner
Texas
Missing Fairfield Businessman Joseph W. Fulton Jr
Fairfield police seek Joseph W. Fulton Jr. a 34 year old business man who left town June 30 and has not been heard from since. He bought a Burlington ticket but no trace has been found despite family and associates hoping for his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Fulton, Jr
Fairfield
Fulton
Mr. Fulton
Burlington
Visit Notes and Local Improvements Highlight City Scene
Miss Myrtle Hufstedler visits Libertyville with sister Mrs. Wilson for a few days while Mrs. D H Mealey of Pleasant Plain travels through town to Danville. Cement walks proliferate across the city improving safety and appearance of homes. Landseekers ad promotes land travel to Texas and Colorado with Gkho, W. Warre & Co offering rates and routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Hufstedler
Libertyville
Mrs. Wilson
D. H. Mealey
Pleasant Plain
City
Danville
Texas
Colorado
Gkho
W. Warre & Co
New Pastor at Winfield Interurban Plans Stir Town
Winfield Iowa July 24 installation of Rev J W Bean as pastor of the Presbyterian church took place with sermon by Rev Willis E Parsons and charges given by local ministers. The piece also discusses Keosauqua interurban tax impacts, light bills, farm values, and projected population growth in Fairfield linked to the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Iowa
J. W. Bean
Presbyterian Church
William McKay
Morning Sun
HA Ingham
M. E
D. IL. McBride
U. P
Willis E. Parsons
Parsons College
F. F. Stoltz
Ottumwa
W. P. Nicholas
Mt. Pleasant
J. K Alexander
New London
Hinkle
Bean
Fairfield
Fisher
Montrose
Swan
Fairfield Township
Keosauqua
Airfield Gas and Electric Light Company
Biotar
Lnrwer
Eldon Young People Attend City Visit and Reception
A group of Picton youths, invited by Miss Helen McGrew, arrived on Rock Island No. 4 to Fairfield. They were greeted by McGrew and locals, toured with the Forest City band, then attended a McGrew home reception with sweet pea decorations, refreshments, and a music guessing contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen McGrew
Picton
Rock Island No. 4
Fairfield
Miss McGrew
Vistors
Forest City Band
McGrew
Fred Farmer
Eva Price
Mr. Pollard
Jessie Kremer
Dwight Norton
Adan Woods
Bert Dunn
Kittie Watters
Preston Crate
Dollie Walters
Mr. Wehoe
Cheorge Walters
Madeline
Grack Leora Gantz Maddox remembered in Fairfield funeral
Grack Leora Gantz Maddox of Fairfield Jefferson county Iowa born December 4 187? in Fairfield died July 25 1906 at her home from consumption. She married Ralph Maddox at her father J S Gantz’s home. The funeral was held July 25 conducted by Rev I O Kemble. She served as organist for the church and in lodge work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Iowa
South Fourth Street
Ralph Maddox
J. S. Gantz
J.B Corley
M. E
Gantz
West Hempstead Street
I. O. Kemble
Oskaloosa
Grace
Fairfield Rebekah Lodge No
Woman's Relief Corps
Williamson
Boise
Idaho
T. L. James
Maddox
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Salina
Hannah Oleson
Ervin Castell
Brighton
Harlan Johnson
Lockridge
Morrow
Mrs Pierson
Hulda Johnson
John Castell
Martinsburg
Mabel Winnerstrom
Moline Illinois
Mattie Monson
J. Nelson
San Francisco
Gust Hollander
Daniel Nelson
Parsonville
Harry Swanson
Hannah
Anna Carlson
Mreé Mennicke
Rock Island
Carl
Forest City
Big Henry County
William M. Hoagland
Old Settlers
Court Street
Demarsh Foundry
West
Steve
Grace Medica
Des Moines, Iowa
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Rev. J
W. Bean
ELDON
Birmingham
Pairfield
Milt Horn
Woolson
Charles Cox
Cedar Township
Charles Tappert
Davenport
Charles Heer
Here
Kosiuqua
Toadstool Club
Mather
Clarke
Mungi
Grack Leora Ganz
Foleyskidney and
Tineder Curf
Caline
Pew
Hime Lin O
le Dil Te
Hess and
Ba Dinew
Phewe
Ben Me
Ad Leet Ghee
Des Moines
Clare Plore
W. O. Coffee
Century Bidg
Es Moines, Iowa
New York
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Cory Free
Frank Queen Pub. CO Ltd
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