United Presbyterians Hold Service and Install Elders
Sabbath service at 3:30 led by Rev. Robertson of Crawfordsville in the Baptist church on West Broadway. Elders W. Cook Washington T. Nichols Burlington and Rev. Robertson formed the session. Gardiner of Birmingham assisted. Elders W. R. May Gilchrist and C. M. Glass installed. two new members received by letter. Sermon urged watchfulness and Christian household training. cited President McKinley and Roosevelt as examples of faith in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Cawfordsville
United Presbyterians
Baptist Church
West Broadway
W. Cook
Washington
T. Nichols
Burlington
Gardenier
Birmingham
W. R. May
Gilchist
C. M. Glass
Rev. Robertson
McKinley
Roosevelt
Pleasant Grove News and Nearby Travels
Pleasant Grove notes a series of visits and trips from residents and relatives. Jim Grant travels to Aber Deen South Dakota to inspect land prospects while Floyd Davidson tours the Dakotas for the same. Mrs Charles Walker and daughter return from Birmingham. Frank Melane heads to Central City Nebraska for a visit. Will Miser visits family in Ohio. Jennings and Roberts visit in Indiana and Pennsylvania respectively to see Mrs Harry Ramsay. Stansberry and Clarridges tour State Fair and visit a daughter in Mingo. Ramsay relocates part of a frame house for a watch house and removes an older log section, prompting speculation about further logs and valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stansberry
Frank Clarridge
Libertyville
Mingo
Harry Ramsay
Bonnifield
Sevincore Leader's John J Adams Visits City
John J. Adams of the Sevincore Leader stayed in the city Saturday as a guest of his cousin John Adama south of town. The Adams family were returning from a trip in N Mnole and paused to visit for a few days before continuing to Sey Mour. They called at the Journal office Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Adams
Sevincore
John Adama
Myrick Buedel Nuptials in Fairfield Home
Mable Jeanette Buedel and Hobart D. Myrick wed at 8 30 P M August 22 in Fairfield area. Rev J M Deschamps officiated before about fifty relatives and friends with a three course luncheon. Bride a Fairfield graduate and Myrick Anamosa banker plan life in Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Pierson
Mable Jeanette Buedel
Hobart D. Myrick
Anamosa
Nellie Banfield
J. M. Deschamps
Fairfield
Fairfield High School
Parsons College
Iowa State Normal
Chicago University
Myrick
National Bank of
Dem Iowa Democrats Open Campaign At Ottumwa In September
The Iowa Democrats plan a statewide campaign starting September 6 in Ottumwa to attack Republican strongholds. Nominees Claud R. Porter of Centerville and John D. Denison will lead the effort and canvas the state with a lively, brainy approach.
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Iowa
Ottumwa
Claud R. Porter
Centerville
John D. Denison
Heuterand
How Are the Mighty Fallen
Knightstown Indiana reports the arrest of George Hazzard former Democratic state chairman of Washington on forgery charges. He allegedly used endorsements from residents to secure orders for a book titled History of Henry County and then attempted to collect payment upon delivery.
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Knightstown
Ind
George Hazzard
Washington
Hazzard
Henry County
This Man Wasn't Lockless
Evansville Indiana August 27 County Superintendent John Fulling of Gibson County addressed teachers at Oak Summit Park. He found the heat so intense he removed his coat and asked permission from the audience to remove his shoes. He finished his talk standing in stocking feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
John Fulling
Gibson County
Oak Summit Park
Postmaster in Ruthven Hangs Self Over 108 Dollar Shortage
M G Anthony, Ruthven Iowa postmaster, ended his life in the Ruthven post office. He borrowed 108 dollars from the office and left a note stating he would not face the disgrace of an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven
M. G. Anthony
Storm Delivers Widespread Damage Across Indiana
Reports from central and northern Indiana show extensive damage from an electrical storm and heavy rain. Fort Wayne Marion and Reyssalaer report significant destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Marion
Reyssalaer
Missouri Girls at the Grand Friday August 31
A lively notice urging readers to see the Missouri Girls at the Grand on Friday August 31 for two and a half hours of solid enjoyment with much fun and a bracing mood boost for the next day.
Social Event of the Season at the George Home
The George home on West Burlington street hosted a large gathering Saturday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. S. George and Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Sullivan. Out of town guests included Dr. E. J. George of Chicago and Miss Edith Evans of London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Seippel
Dubuque
Iowa
George A. Well and
George
West Burlington Street
C. S. George
W. P. Sullivan
Nelle van Nostrand
Mary Harkness
Grace Morris
Fairfield
E. J. George
Chicago
T. Lyon White
Jellico
Tennessee
Mrs Bills
Davenport
Edith Evans
London
England
Notice of Election in Fairfield Township Sept 5 1906
Notice to qualified electors of Fairfield township Jefferson county Iowa and all concerned that a special election will be held Sept 5 1906 at voting precincts in Fairfield and Fairfield township to vote on a three percent tax on taxable property to aid the Iowa Missouri Traction and Power company in building an interurban electric railway from Fairfield to Keosauqua and on to Memphis Missouri via Birmingham Keosauqua Milton Iowa with rail and power provisions and a completion date of Jan 1 1908. tax due in two equal yearly installments after road completion and operation. railway to provide light power to citizens at not more than ten cents per thousand watts with twenty percent discount if paid by the 11th of each month. signatures and official notices by Hamilton Sarva A L Stanford J C Koons J C Gow trustees Aug 25 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Township
Jefferson County
Iowa
Fairfiel
Iowne Missouri Traction and Power Company
Fairfield
Mt. Zion
van Buren County
Memphis
Missouri
Birmingham
Keosauqua
Milton
Kkeoxauqua
Wanted At Once Learn to set type at office
A girl is sought to learn the art of typesetting at a local office beginning next Monday morning. Apply in person immediately.
Brave rescue at sea by life guard in Atlantic City
Roy Ellis of Cincinnati was rescued from a heavy surf by Life Guard Andrew Heard who risked his life. Both men were swept against rocks during the attempt and Heard suffered cuts bruises and possible internal injuries before they were brought to shore by other bathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Roy Ellis
Cincinnati
Andrew Heard
Eilis
Heard
King Edward to Receive Jubilee Medal in London
King Edward met David R. Francis and Nelson O'Shaughnessy in a private audience at Marienbad. Francis said the St. Louis exposition medal and diplo mat were at the London embassy and the king wished to receive them personally from Ambassador Ried. He was pleased by news of public interest in Queen Victoria Jubilee presents exhibited there. Francis was invited to dinner with the king that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Edward
Public Printer Stillings Backs Simplified Spelling Plan
Oyster Bay N Y Aug 27 Public Printer Stillings endorses the president's phonetic spelling order. He expects all government departments to adopt the recommendation of the simplified spelling commission. He has appointed a commission to revise the manual of style and will include 300 reform words in the new edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Stillings
Government
Two Men Arrested for Counterfeiting Ottumwa Store Checks
Albia Iowa August 27 two men were arrested for forging three checks of the Black Diamond Store Ottumwa A search of one suspect's house found 200 dollars of spur simile checks and Ottumwa merchants held 500 dollars of similar notes in circulation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Ottumwa
Ottum- Wa
Jenkins Views Cuba as U. S. Territory in 1902 Speech
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin August 27 Representative J J Jenkins chairman of the judiciary committee in the national house of representatives said in an interview on the Cuban question that on April 17 1902 he made a speech insisting that Cuba was a part of the United States and therefore was domestic and not foreign territory
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Chippewa Falls
Wis
J. J. Jenkins
Committee On
Judiciary
National House of Representatives
Cuba
United States
Imperial pardon issued for lesser majesty offenses
Berlin reports the Reichsanzeigler publishes an imperial decree pardoning all persons convicted of lesser majesty towards the emperor or royal family. The pardon commemorates the baptism of the emperor's grandson, born July 4, to be baptized August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichsanzeigler
Jefferson County Fair set for September 11 12 13 14 1906
The thirty first annual Jefferson County Fair will be held on the association grounds north of the city from September 11 to 14 1906. Premiums total 4500 with 3000 in purses as improvements and new changes are promised to attract large crowds. The quarter stretch is free and exhibitors are urged to compete to boost the county fair’s standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Agricultural Association
Jefferson County
Low Rates From Fairfield to Pacific Northwest and West
Burlington Route offers extremely low one way fares from Fairfield Iowa through Oct 31 1906 to destinations including Portland Tacoma Seattle Victoria Vancouver and many Pacific Northwest points 29 to Portland etc 29 80 to San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego 250 to Spokane and Inland Empire 24 to Salt Lake City Ogden Butte Helena Anaconda Great Falls Missoula 19 to Billings 2260 to Cody Worland daily tourist sleeping car service to San Francisco Los Angeles 7 am and 11 am to Seattle 5 21 pm to Seattle via Billings Butte Helena prompt illustrated folders available from P E Heflin CH DD Agent.
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Salt Lake City
Ogden
Butte
Helena
Anaconda
Great Falls
Missoula
Tah
Montana
Seattle
Billings
Heflin
Gas Overcomes Miners at Shaft No 6 Incident
Pittsburg Kansas report states thirty miners at shaft No 6 of Southwestern Development were overcome by gas and poisonous air. Victims in serious but recoverable condition. Antone Kaule died in a rock fall during the same incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kan
Southwestern Development Company
Antone Kaule
Escapee Gowland Shot by Police in Pittsburg
Herbert Gowland a machinist attempting to flee arrest was shot and killed by Policeman David Bowles in Pittsburg on August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Herbert Gowland
David Bowles
Denmark Bank Chief Johannes Neumann Dies in Copenhagen
Johannes Neumann former Denmark National Bank director and ex minister of justice died in Copenhagen. The report notes his high public roles and death location.
The Missouri Girl at Grand Friday August 31
The Grand presents The Missouri Girl, a guaranteed attraction with a strict refund policy for any advertised omission. The production is praised as the finest domestic comedy, with a flawless cast and complete scenes for this city debut Friday August 31 at the Grand.
Old Settlers Meeting Tied to Rail Tickets Sale
For the Old Settlers gathering to be held here September 3 and 4, the Rock Island railroad will sell tickets within fifty miles of Fairfield at one and one third fare. Tickets go on sale September 3 and 4 with a return limit of September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
The
Rock Inland Railroad
Fairfield
Soldiers Day Washington Chautauqua Rally for Old Soldiers
The Washington Chautauqua society offers a grand rally for old veterans of Washington county on August 29. Program includes headquarters registration 10:00, addresses by John H. Mickey governor of Nebraska Corporal Tanner national commander Major William Warner US senator, a Cleveland Orchestra concert and camp fire, with Gov. Mickey presiding. All Jefferson county old soldiers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Washington Chautauqua Society
John H. Mickey
Nebraska
Corporal Tanner
Major William Warner
United States
Missouri
Cleveland Orchestra
Mickey Presiding
Jefferson County
Candidacy Withdrawn for County Auditor Post
Announcement No 2 states the candidate withdraws from the race for county auditor to avoid factionalism. The filer explains the move aims to show party loyalty and promote harmony within the Republican ranks, amid misunderstandings about home support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ournnal
Comrades Reunite After 43 Years Over Prison Struggles
Milford Nebraska resident James H Davidson met old regiment buddy S S Crane in Parrfield after visiting Mt Pleasant reunion of the 4th Iowa Cavalry. They shared memories from fifteen months in rebel prisons and the long separation since parole in Savannah in 1865, pausing before Davidson’s departure on No 13.
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James H. Davidson
Milford
Nebraska
Mt. Pleasant
4Th Iowa Cavalry
Parrfield
S.S. Crane
Savannah
Georgia
Annapolis
Maryland
Mr. Davidson
New two story eight room house near Fairfield square
Bargain listing for a new six block from square residence in Ireland's addition to Fairfield. Eight rooms two stories hardwood finish stone foundation good cellar full basement and well with pump. Garden fruit brick sidewalk title clear asking 3500 dollars, will sell with or without furniture, sacrifice for quick sale. Call H. Youna South Fourth Street.
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Square
Ireland
Fairfield
State fair shines bright in Dee Moines reports
The state fair in Dee Moines draws upbeat notes with brighter prospects than prior years. Mrs. E B Bell visits family before returning home Friday afternoon. C B Crane of Kilbourne Iowa stays with the Cranes over Sunday. Calhoun visits Des Moines on state fair business. Pitchfork Tillman dines at Leggett house after a Centerville chautauqua address and plans for next year. Frank Shriner notes doctors once bled patients and now favor Rocky Mountain Tea.
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Dee Moines
Pitchfork
Tillman
Leggett House
Our City
Centerville
Rock Island
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United Presbyterian Service
W. G. Robertson
Pleasant Grove
Jim Grant
Aberdeen
S. D
Mrs Raines
Ollie
Ed Raines
Floyd Davidson
Dakotas
Charles Walker
Frank Melane
Central City
Neb
Will Miser
Ohio
Sam Davidson
Frank and
Melvin
Jennings and Son
Indiana
Roberts
Pennsylvania
Myrick-Buedel
HaMilton Sarva
A. L. Stanford
J.C Koons
J.C. Gow
Casstoriee
King
Gov. Francis
Edward VII
St. Louis
Stilling
Spokane
Inland Empire
Cody
Worland
Wyo
Big Horn Basin
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Denver
Colorado Springs
Stevens
Johannes Neumann
Denmark National Bank
Copenhagen
John L. Kennedy
Congress
Eco
Goldfield New. Athletic Club
United Sates Revenue Cutter Service
Hamburg
Germany
George F. Baer
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Europe
William Downey
Muscatine
Inez
Filra Edwards
Omaha
Norris City
Lil
Ting
Seutany J. Steven
Chicope
Arms and Tool CO
P.O
Soldiers Day
Chautauqua
H. . Youna
South Fourth Street
E. B. Bell
Crane
C. B. Crane
Kilbourne, Iowa
Calhoun
Des Moines
Shriner
Foleys
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