Mrs J N Freshwater Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs J Newton Freshwater died this morning at seven at her parents home in Ottumwa after a six month tuberculosis illness. She was born November 12 1885 in Ottumwa and aged 32 8 20 at death. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm from 808 West Grimes Street with burial in Evergreen cemetery. She is survived by her husband a stepson Harvey Leroy a son Arthur Lewis 3 and daughter Mabel May 19 months and several Lewis siblings. She was a Lutheran and longtime Ottumwa resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Newton Freshwater
Martin Lewis
Ottumwa
West Grimes Street
Evergreen Cemetery
Mrs. Freshwater
Fairfield
Harvey Leroy
Arthur Lewis
Mabel May
Esther Johnson
Steve Bean
Arlo Lewis
Walter Lewis
Philippine Islands
Lutheran Church
George Bauer Escape from Fort Madison Prison
George Bauer, a ten year for forgery convict, escaped from Fort Madison after obtaining $50 state funds and using forged doctor signatures to fraudulently secure $900 from two banks. He bought a Chicago ticket, missing over an hour before the penitentiary reported him gone. Reward telegrams yielded no trace. Authorities cite his pro German views as a possible motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
George Bauer
Fairfild
Chicago
Queen Esther Circle Entertainment at Methodist Church
An entertainment event hosted by the Queen Esther Circle at the Methodist church takes place Friday evening. Admission is 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Methodist Church
Mr Wage Earner Co operative Society Invites Fairfield Investment
A friend plans to form a co operative store and coal yard in Fairfield. Temporary grounds secured, members may sign to join after investigation. No one may own more than 25 dollars or less than 10 dollars in stock. For details send a letter to P O Box 165 Fairfield.
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Fairfield
Socieiy
Iown
P. O. Box
Inquest Reveals Murderous Intent in Batavia Shooting
Batavia coroner and witnesses described Jim Lewis as dangerous in the August 1 1917 killing of Marshal Hanshaw. The inquest paused awaiting state chemist findings on stomach contents and poison theory.
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Jim Lewis
Batavia
L. D. Jame
Marshal Hinshaw
Jim’ Lewis
Lewis
L. D. James
Date of departure of hospital unit R remains uncertain
The article notes that Dr. J F Clarke in charge of Red Cross Unit R says its action date is unknown, likely at least two months away. Statements about leaving times are unfounded. Clarke spoke until his death, telling his wife he would be all right.
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J. H. Baldridge
Mr. Hanshaw
Joe Ornduff
Red Cross
Enthusiastic meeting in Fairfield backs Parsons College drive
Faith leaders from Methodist Baptist Lutheran Christian and Presbyterian churches gathered at the Presbyterian church to urge a $100,000 Parsons College fund in Fairfield and Jefferson county. Speakers pressed for substantial gifts and wider community support to save the college, calling for heroic deeds and broad generosity. R Ames Montgomery signs off urging every citizen to contribute.
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Presbyterian Church
Parsons College
Fairfield
Jefferson County
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Fairfeid
Iowa
J. N. Freshwater
Bauer
S. H. Britt
Mary
I. H. Britt
Marshal Hanshaw
Jim
Hanshaw
D. H. King
W. R. Hanshaw
Ile
Joe Ornluff
J. F. Clarke
Lara Moss
F. A. Heilman
Parsons
R.ames Montgomery
East Lade
Unkrich‘’s Dry Goods Store
LIN Underwear
CHIL
Square
Oxford
Roth & CO
Voiles, Crepe de Chines, Georgette Crepe
Chautauqua
Pure Life Insurance
National Life Assn
Des Moines
W. B. Parrett
James F. Wilson Jr
Agts
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