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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1909

Page

10

Unkrich's Boys Band Impresses at Library Hall Concert

A Fairfield audience heard Unkrich's Boys Band deliver a creditable performance last evening at Library Hall. The young musicians played in perfect time, with a notable baritone solo by Harold Pence and appreciated readings by Miss Essie Zichy and vocal numbers by Miss Pearl Easter. The program kept the crowd engaged and signs of promising growth were evident for future appearances.

Library Hall Unkrich Fairfield Boys Unkr Iowa Harold Pence Kke Ss Pearl Easter Esse Zichy

Rev W L Bright Conducts Noted Lanark Revival

The Lanark Gazette reports Rev W L Bright aiding in revival meetings at the Lutheran church in Lanark. His sermons are described as scriptural and convincing with audiences unusually large and many attendees publicly turning to Christ during the services. He sings solos and plans duets with Miss Jessie Groosman as the meetings progress.

Lanark IIL W. L. Bright Lutheran Church Bright Rov Weas Jessie Groosman God Christ

The Georgette Concert Company Set for Epworth League Event

Word arrives of a new baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Gus Lofgren in Mediapolis. Mrs Lofgren was formerlyna Blackford of the city. The concert group will perform here December 17 under Epworth League auspices.

Georgette Concert Company Wll Epworth League Thi City Gus Lofgren Mediapolis Thursd Lofgren Na Blackford Th’ City

Cedar Hill Farm Notes and Local Happenings

In Cedar Hill the corn crop is light but yields nearby are ahead of average. Many plan to attend this year’s Short Course with seeds selected and stored. Tiling is advancing with John Mantrey finishing his farm work and Mrs. Kate McCain using Brown and Mitchells tiling machine. Mrs. Rivey of Lockridge visits her son William. An accident near the train injures Mrs. A breek, breaking three ribs. Rev. Berdine conducts meetings at Ebenezer. Local families, travel, a new baby for Mr. and Mrs. Truman Parsons, and C. L. Cox’s three thousand dollar barn are noted. The Coder township school board adopts uniform textbooks. Troy school adds new desks. Dessinger of Trenton begins teaching locally. Robert Fulton’s kin visit Merrimac. Harley Smith and family visit Scott Smith.

John Mantrey Kate McCain Rivey Lockridge William Bury Berdine Ebeneezer Warren Fry Clara Guy Troy Miss Dessinger Trenton Robert Fulton Merrimac Harley Smith Pleasant Scott Smiths

Marie Knowles Weds William E Welch in Calumet Home Ceremony

Marie Knowles and William E Welch were married Sunday at 3 30 p.m. in Calumet, Texas, at the bride’s parents home. The couple, joined by friends from Madill Oklahoma, will reside in Madill after visiting the bride’s family.

Marie Knowles Texas William E. Welch Madil Okla Chas.e. Knowles Cal

Par59n Tops Stock Show With Noted Angus Cattle Wins

Dr. Par59n, a leading stock breeder from Joliet, wins at the International Live Stock Show. McPherson’s stock claims top awards, while Sat ria's Farmers and Drovers Journal notes McPherson’s longtime exhibitor record and high auction prices for his Angus two year steers and horn stock. Neighbors describe McPherson as a trusted Hawkeye breeder and square dealer.

Dr. Par59n Mostrom Ju*nod Home Las v Nny Chicago McPherson Satriays Farmers and Drovers Journal Co. D. McPherson Dov Aicrna Sans Shonstrom Kansas City Royal International J. Scott Illinois Mrn Hawkeye State Mp’ Rson

Merrimac School Changes and Local Updates

Sharp corners opens with Carrie Williams as teacher and Katie Berger to teach the winter term at Mohawk. Mrs Margaret McGuire in fragile health. George Shuppy returns for a short visit with family. Sophia Bucker goes home to stay with parents. Jessie Hill replaces Wade Carpers. Jesse Williams plans a trip.

Sharp Corners Carrie Williams Katie Berger Mohawk McGuire Margaret McGuire George Shuppy Roun Mountain Nevada Sophia Bucker Jessie Hill Wade Carpers Jesse Williams

Brotherhood Feast Delights Methodist Church Members

About 100 men from the church and congregation attended the Brotherhood Feast at the Methodist church last night. Hon. W.S. Neal from Washington delivered an inspiring address to the men, with Judge M. A. Roberts of Ottumwa, Toastmaster O. F. Fryer, Frank Smith, and the Star Quartette providing solos and songs for an enjoyable program.

Methodist Brotherhood W.S. Neal Washington M. A. Roberts Ottumwa O. F. Fryer Frank Smith

Local Notes From Glendale And Surrounding Towns

Willis Green visits mother Mrs Green op Burnington. Mathew Hayes calls on sister Anna who visits aunt Mrs Hal Prince in Mt Pleasant. The Litton and Cas families host a large gathering for Ella Litton. Miss Mary Heaton returns home from Ottumwa hospital. Hayes Heaton helps organize her house with L T Gobble and Elizabeth Whitney. Mark Toothaker visits from Middletown to discuss farming. Rev A R Toothaker of Massachusetts survives a fall in a cellar. Victor Johnson arrives from Swedesburg. Des Moines Capital and Weekly Journal offer home delivery to new subscribers through Jan 1 1911 for 3 90.

Willis Green Green Op. Burnington Mathew Hayes Anna Hal Prince Mt. Pleasant Baron Litton Cas Ella Litton Mary Heaton Ottumwa L. T. Gobble Elizabeth Whitney Hayes Heaton Fairfield Mark Toothaker Middletown A. R. Toothaker Massachusetts Victor Johnson Swedesburg

Social notes from a Saturday event at the school

The report lists social visits over the weekend including Henry Shuppy and family with their daughters near Beckwith, Mrs Frank Nelson visiting Mrs Fulton and her aunt Mrs Ann Shuppy on Saturday, and Estrus Norton with family and JMfie Haifley and Maggie McGuire sharing Sunday activities.

Henry Shuppy Frank Nelson Beckwith Robert Fulton

Hart Schaffner & Marx Menswear Gift Options In Store

A local shop promotes Hart Schaffner & Marx suits from 18 to 25 dollars with free alterations if they don’t fit. They offer neckwear gloves sweaters waistcoats jewelry and more with prices from 25 cents to several dollars and gift certificates on approval with money refunds.

Hart Schaffner §& Marx

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