Soldiers Are Off to Des Moines with Brown Army Maneuvers
The article reports Company M of Fort Madison preparing for a Des Moines voyage aboard Burlington No. 38. About 5,500 men, including four state regiments and regular Army detachments, will participate in elaborate maneuvers from Aug 9 to 12 near Des Moines with Governor Cummins watching a grand parade.
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Des Moines
Burlington No. 38
Es Moines
Fort Madison
Burlington
James Rosas Lincoln
Frank W. Bishop
D4th Regiment
Ottumwa
Brown Army
State Camp
Blue Army
Story County
Dog Town
Reat
Cummins
Regular
Fort Dea Moines
Signal Corps
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Regular Army Signal Corps
Brown
State Signal Corps
Joe S. Crail
Crail
Fairfield
Fairfield Homecoming to Welcome Former Residents
Fairfield plans a three day homecoming in the fall inviting former residents to visit. The event aims to revive memories and boost town spirit as other Iowa towns host similar celebrations this year and project growing popularity.
Robbery on Fairfield Road Ends with $5.75 Take
Byron Lewis, returning from Fairfield at 8:30 PM, was halted by a lone highwayman near A Frame farm south of the city. The thief demanded cash, taking $5.75 at gunpoint, then briefly forced Lewis off the main road before returning to the Frame farm to report the incident. Police in neighboring towns were alerted with no trace found by noon.
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Byron Lewis
A. Frame
Lewis
Fairfield
Stewish
Fairfield Carnival Receives Unqualified Approval
The Daily Journal reports strong praise for the U S Amusement Company carnival in Fairfield. The Dixie Jubilee Singers impressed crowds and the Stadium show led by Mr Juvenal drew enthusiastic applause for bag punching and athletic feats. The Ferris wheel and The Girl from Montana drew steady patronage as confetti sales boomed and managers Carroll Guinbreedy and Juvenal earned praise for courteous conduct.
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Journal Newsboy
Daily Journal
Newsies
Kirst
Dixie Jubilee Singers
Darkies
Montana
Eh L. Carroll
Guinbreedy
Juvenal
Local Visitors And Meeting Of Ladies Aid Society
New Sweden Miss Edith Tullen of Burlegton visits her grandmothers Mrs G A Rangner and Mr Welch a student from Evans ton io fills Rev J C Burgsona pulpit during his absence Ada and Lulu Hanford of Woodbine visit at the Stephenson home Ladies Aid Society to meet with Mrs Sal Anderson on Wednesday August 7
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Edith Tullen
Burlegton
G. A. Rangner
Welch
Evanston
Ladies Aid Society
Sal Anderson
Crap shooting crackdown in Fairfield box car incident
Marshal Kelly detained seven men in a box car yard after a dispute over "shake" during a craps game. The arrestees will face Mayor James for a hearing as authorities intensify efforts to stamp out the pastime seen as a nuisance.
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Tony
Marshall J. S. Kelly
Fairfield
Marshal Kelly
James
Life of Mrs Laughlin Margaret Trout
Mrs Trout born November 19 1832 in Gerard Erie County Pennsylvania died at home Libertyville Town in 1854. She married Abraham Trout October 20 1855 and lived in Illinois and Iowa before settling near Libertyville. Survived by five children and fourteen years with her daughter Mrs Boyd at her death. Funeral at home with Rev Springer and Rev Hawkinsco attended. remains interred in Pell cemetery.
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Margaret. Laughlin
Gerard
Erie County
Pennsylvania
Libertyville
Town
Abraham Trout
Lllinois
Ishi
Havabpa
Lowa
Mary Bennett
Carson
Lowe
John Th
Predoula
Shastene
Alice V. Hawthorne
Hedrick
George Wo
Les
Nevin Boyd
Mrs. Boyd
Thoral Offer Agesa
Marriage Unites Edward K. Boske and Mary K. Louth
Thursday afternoon at three o clock Rev Phorm as Osborn officiated the ceremony uniting Edward K. Boske and Mary K. Louth. Both are well known in the city and after August 15 they will reside in Wyortoe. The bride is the daughter of Simon Louth of near Brookville and has many local friends.
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Phormas Osborn
Herbater
Wisconsin
Tlis
Edward KE. Boske
Mary K. Louth
Wyortoe
Simon Louth
Brookville
Jefferson County Gun Club Trophy Shoot Results
The Jefferson County Gun Club held its second trophy shoot. Fleagle won the Hunters Arms Co trophy with strong marks and promotion to A class. Liblin won the Dupont trophy after a tight contest. Other top scorers included Corey Bradshaw Cook Angstead Mikesell Wilson Towermaster Carson and Pickett.
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Jefferson County Gun Club
Huunters Arms Co
Fleagle
Hunters Arius Co
Boote
Corey
Bradshaw
Cook
C. Angstead
Mikesell
Liblin
Wilson
Towermaster
Carson i Pickett
Johnson
City Council Abolishes Dangerous Hitching Blocks
Last night the council passed a repeal of the ordinance allowing hitching blocks with all members present except Fritz and Simith. A new ordinance may specify a weight for blocks. The Broadway extension scheme was abandoned and the solicitor called for a general ordinance on rescalation. Coal contract for the water works was approved, and hill and sidewalk work discussed.
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Fritz
Simith
Broadway
Kendy
Norvell
Death of Mrs Scalley a Catholic Widow of Iliinois
Mrs Scalley Margaret Malledy born in Ireland came to this country as a child. She married twice, had eight children, and belonged to Saint Mary’s Catholic Church. She died after a short illness Wednesday morning and will be buried in Ottumwa beside her first husband. Rev Troppison to conduct services at 8.30. Survivors include Lizzie, Mary Caton, Ellen Kirwan, Margaret Welsh, John Sealley, Thomas Seahill, Pd Seahill, and Oscar Seahill, with spouses in Denver, Ottawawa, Roosevelt, Kansas City, Topeka, and Alaska.
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Margaret Malledy
Ireland
Seahill
Patrick Scalley
Mrs. Scalley
Misa Edith Halferty Accepts Position in Davenport
Misa Edith Halferty traveled to Davenport Saturday evening where she accepted a new job. The event marks a career move for Halferty as she begins duties with the new role in the city.
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Misa
Edith Halferty
Davenport
Died Following Short Illness Hamilton Smith Passes Away
Hamilton Smith longtime Fairfield resident died Saturday night around 10 30 after a brief illness. He leaves a daughter Mrs Hunter of New London. An old soldier of the Civil War he will be buried Tuesday at 3 PM at the Presbyterian church with Rev Condit and Rev Ernest Snook presiding. George Strong Post No 19 G A R and other veterans will attend.
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Hamilton Smith
Fairfield
Smith
Hunter
New London
Presbyterian Church
Condit
Ernest Snook Willl
George Strong
Fairfield to Build New Armory for Company M
Fairfield moves toward a $10,000 Armory for Company M after purchasing the Ricksher property on West Driggs Street for an Armory site valued at $2,000. Joseph Ricksher sold at a reduced price, officials aim to raise two thirds of the cost this fall, with construction planned to start next spring and public concerts and dinners planned to support the project.
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Fairfield
Company M
Joseph Ricksher
Fifty Fourth Regiment
Olmstead
Fatrifield
Pairfield
Illinois Picnic Meeting Planned for Courthouse Saturday
All former residents of Illinois now residing in this and adjoining counties are asked to meet at the courthouse in this city on Saturday at 2:50 o clock for plans to hold an Illinois picnic. The site will be chosen at the meeting.
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Inois
Aneast
Fred Williamson Leaves Meat Market for Wairfield Sales Position
Fred Williamson travels to Vairfield to finalize moving arrangements. He leaves the meat market to take a salesman job with Jas. Kelly war firm in Wairfield. The community believes he will succeed in the new role.
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Fred Williamson
Vairfield
Fred
Jas. Kelly cl
Wairfield
Hillsboro
Horse Thief Strikes City During Carnival Night
John Adams reports his dark brown blind left eye gelding and black buggy missing from near Salladyv's barn after 8 15 pm on carnival night. Sheriff Netbert disseminates notice and a $50 reward. thief may have crossed toward the Missouri line while authorities pursue leads.
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John Adams
Adams
Burlington
Missouri Line
Three Die As Gasoline Launch Goes Overboard
Three members of the Powell family and two others perished when a gasoline launch overturned near Ottumwa on Thursday night. Hallie Powell and Mrs. W. H. Powell were recovered at Keosauqua and near the Blackhawk bridge respectively, with the Powell family bodies to be laid to rest together. search continued for Mrs. Stevens and her daughter.
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William H. Powel
Hattie F
J. F. Stephens
Hitl
Hallie F. Powell
G Bb Baker
Sivale
Ottumwa
Ottummwa
Hallie PF. Powell
Keosauqua
W. H. Powell
Blackhawk Bridge
Ottum
Plum Grove Sunday School Convention Draws 200
The Plum Grove Sunday school convention met Sunday with about 200 attending. The new town Center organized the Nok of the State Sunday Organization and was called the Baby Sunday school by county president J.P. Moore.
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Plum Grove
Center
J.P. Moore
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Centerville
Packwood Review
Lone Bandit
U.S
New Sweden
Marshal Kelley
Rock Island Yards
Mrs. Laughlin
Crom
Illinois
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