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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1907

Page

6

Davenport Seeks to Enforce State Laws Amid Militia Stand

Iowa newspapers condemn Davenport for defying the mulch law and hosting a prize fight under guard. Governors actions and militia protection spark outrage across Des Moines and Muscatine as state and city clash over who enforces Iowa law.

Scott Scott County Iowa Davenport Lowa Iowa National Guard Des Moines Eaylog Dea Moines Register and Leader Des Moines Tribune Kulp Bastiie Bin Dee Moines News Rockwellity Muscatine Journal Commonwealth of Iowa United States

Bazaar at Armory Draws City Church Volunteers

The ladies of St. Mary's Catholic church host a multi booth bazaar in the Armory hall this week. Candy and vegetable booths entice shoppers while fancy work offers quilts and pillows. The Fish Pond amuses visitors as the Refreshment booth serves sandwiches and hot coffee. The event runs each evening with oysters and ice cream for patrons.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Armory Hall Marshall

Elected Officers Named for Local Carriers Branch 726

The National Association of Letter Carriers Local 726 held a meeting at the city post office rest room Tuesday evening and elected officers for the year. President David A Rickets, Secretary J C Blackford, Treasurer Ralph W Gilmer, Sergeant-at-arms Joho Cochran, Chaplain Arthur F Greef. Arrangements are underway for a banquet on January 3 when these officers will be installed.

National Association of Letter Carriers David A Rickets J. C. Blackford Ralph W. Gilmer Sargeant-at-arms Joho Cochran Arthur F. Greef

Converts Shine at Muscatine Tabernacle Meeting

Attendance reached 3900 as 94 converts were announced last night at the Muscatine tabernacle. The A O U W lodge, about five to six hundred strong, filled the center and right sections while Mr Sunday praised the order and noted the absence of Supreme Master Workman Mr Narvis. The tabernacle was reported sold to Mr Burns for 1000 dollars. Friday features the sermon Amusements and a plan to bring Mel Trotter to speak.

Taffy Burnside Mel Trotter Grand Rapids Mich Tabernacle H. O Rowlands First Baptist Church of Davenport Mr. Sunday Conesville Milwaukee

Clark Found Guilty in Lown County Larceny Case

The State of Lown versus John Clarke ended with a jury verdict of guilty after deliberations that began yesterday afternoon. Clarke faced sentencing expected tomorrow morning, while related cases in the docket included the Iowa cases of Maxwell and Rogers dealing with false pretenses and alleged cheating.

Clark State of Iowa Thomas Maxwell C. C. Rogers

Thanksgiving Gatherings and Church Event Report

Rev Borgsoon returns home after two weeks away in Chetopa and Kaosaas. J W Cassel and Fairveld family shared Thanksgiving dinner. Gieo Stevenson and Mr and Mrs John Lynn hosted friends on the holiday marking their anniversary. James Gantz visited sister Mrs S P Anderson. Mrs Carl Nord from Ottumwa preached at M E church in Bor gzip absence. Stella Jacobs celebrated Thanksgiving with Castile family.

Rev. Borgsoon Chetopa Kaosaas John Lynn James Gantz S. P Anderson Carl Nord Ottumwa M. E Borgason

Center Township Social Notes and Illness Updates

Center Township reports Mr and Mrs Fowler visiting friends in Muscatine and attending Sunday meetings. Mrs Watters visits friends near Wellman. Wayne Krueger is seriously ill with pneumonia. Ehoer Carlson suffers from a carbuncle on his left hand. Henry Carlson returns to duties in Burlington after a home visit. Oral Watters returns to Iowa City after a pleasant visit at home.

Mrs. Fowler Muscatine Wayne Krueger Ehoer Carlson Henry Carlson Burlington Oral Watters Iowa City

It Pays to Advertise in the Daily Seisase Levee Ee

A short notice promotes advertising in the Daily Seisase Levee Ee with emphasis on local business outreach and reader reach. It urges merchants to place ads to gain visibility within the community newspaper.

Benefit for Library at Library Hall

An entertainment was held at Library hall Friday evening at 7:30 to raise funds for periodicals and magazines for the library. The program featured papers by Prof. Harry M. Gage, Miss Martha Eury, Hiram Heaton, W. B. Murray, and others with discussions led by local figures. Proceeds support Jefferson County poetry and library needs.

Library Hall Harry M. Gage W. G. Ross Martha Eury W. F. Jones Hiram Heaton C J. Fulton W. B. Murray Katherine Tap

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For Rent Three Furnished Rooms Hand Laundry Inquiry

Three furnished rooms available for rent. Enquiries to Hand Laundry, 12. Contact in person for details and pricing.

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