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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
3
Word arrived this morning of the death of Mrs. J. A. Howlett former Fairfield resident who died at seven o'clock at her home south of Ottumwa. She is survived by her husband and four children. funeral services will be held at Parsonsville church tomorrow at ten o’clock with burial in Parsonsville cemetery.
A colored quartet from Claflin University Orangeburg South Carolina entertained at a Methodist church last night with quartets duets and solos. One singer Exodus gave humorous readings and the audience applauded enthusiastically. A silver offering was collected to support the school and its work among Black students.
About fifty friends and relatives gathered to honor Mr 8 C Laughlin on his sixty fourth birthday at his Libertyville home. The evening included light refreshments and several hours of pleasant fellowship with guests from Fairfield. Mr Laughlin will remember the occasion.
New pennies featuring Lincoln on the obverse and wheat sheaves on the reverse have arrived. The initials V D B for Victor D Brenner appear on the design, nearly prompting a recall. a new die was ordered to remove them.
An advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy strengthens kidneys to remove impurities from blood, relieve tired nerves, backache, rheumatism, and urinary irregularities, urging immediate use.
Fairfield swept a two game set yesterday afternoon. The first game was forfeited by Springer's absence, leaving Fairfield to win 1-0. In the ten inning second game Fairfield defeated Mt Pleasant 4 to 3 with Wright West notable for errors yet contributing key hits.
Mr and Mrs T F Axelson were called to Princeton Illinois by the death of the latter's mother. Mr and Mrs C A Herring entertained the force of the Chas A Herring Co grocery at a picnic at Chautauqua Park Wednesday afternoon.
Fairfield Chautauqua Assembly opened Thursday afternoon with Hon. C. J. Fulton praising the event and promising a year of high class entertainments. James E. F. Watson spoke on Ideals, tracing American progress from abolition to global leadership, while Heavon Sisters showcased the program with skilled musical performances, including Francis Hearons on violin.
Public access information lists a journal tent with free admission and multiple local phone or contact points. It mentions addresses at 207 Free to the public and 2201 J A Huglin plus 2305 Bayz Bros with 3365 likely an associated reference.
The playground at AAU Tauqua Park near Second Street east of the auditorium is a popular area for children. It features sand boxes lawn swings chutes and teeter boards and is described as safe with no nearby water or railroad risks for kids and parents to relax.
Miss Bertha I Gorrell and Chas H Antony were quietly married at the groom’s home in Greenville Illinois. The bride a Fairfield High School graduate and a well known local young woman was joined by friends and relatives in the Wednesday evening ceremony.
Professor Moorhead of Parsons College Conservatory has secured Miss Marjorie Kneeland of Point Pleasant New Jersey as instructor in piano and theory and director of the normal department. She will begin duties next month replacing Miss Florence Avery who has gone to Leipzig on leave. Kneeland trained at Troebel Academy Brooklyn and New England Conservatory of Music with Carl Baermann and taught at the conservatory under J Addison Porter.
The Iowa Amateur Association likely faces disbanding after two remaining schedule games Mt. Pleasant vs Wapello and Fairfield vs Mt. Pleasant. Wapello’s failure to appear criticized as unsportsmanlike. past trips show patchwork lineups and repeated defeats. Rivalries between Mt Pleasant and Fairfield have softened but still influence sentiment.
Dr. John A. Seibert of Kansas City led the Bible study hour at the Chautauqua making the session more than devotional. He spoke with eloquence after recent travels in the old world. Attendance rose and interest surged as the program opened yesterday morning.
Readable fragments report residents with health and travel notes. Included are births at local homes on August 11 to Elmer Hoskinson and Fred Bates, visits by Olive Graber returning to Burlington, Mrs. I N Bidde in Center Ville, and Mrs. Charles Fligg recovering at home. Also mentions Mrs. John Kennedy on North Third Street and Miss Old Park of Mendota visiting relatives.
Forest City lodge No 37 Knights of Pythias reports John H Merckens has been unanimously reelected Grand Keeper of Records and Seals. His well organized office rooms and efficient handling of correspondence impressed members who praise his work and contributions to Pythianism in Iowa.
Prof G B Miller, recently in Douds Leando and Bloomfield, drowned this morning in the Des Moines River at Keosauqua while visiting his sister Mrs James Bell. He planned to return to Fairfield after a Montana high school principal post.
A Batesville Indiana reader, L. Bradshaw and Co, reports suffering last summer from a three month distressing cold with hay fever symptoms. After multiple medicines failed, Foley’s Honey and Tar quickly cured the ailment and has continued to help his wife.
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