Local Briefs Highlight Community Movements Across Town
Wm Fleenor of Abingdon visited the city on business while Sven and Stephen Ipsam came from Knoxville for a family visit. Mrs Rollie McCormick of Chicago arrived after the death of Mrs P H Fisher. Andrew Wolfe and his wife returned from a weekend with her mother in Pleasant Plain. Lucy Epperson resigns from Loudon Machinery Co and heads to Quincy Illinois for a new job. Mrs C J Fulton attended her mother’s 75th birthday in Washington. R Bruce Louden and son and Mrs Wm Louden returned from St Paul. Doris Haffrey is ill with pneumonia. Miss Carroll of Chicago visits Mrs Jifford Thomas. Rev R H Polly and Rev Clarke trade pulpits at Centerville. Lt C W Glenn, recently trained at Fort Sheridan, visits before heading to France. Funeral for Naomi Hughesl held at home in Libertyville. Mrs J Schillerstrom of Salina undergoes major operation in Jefferson County Hospital. Mrs John Dunkin travels to Oxford Iowa to visit Dr Butler en route to France. Birth announced for a twelve pound boy to Mr and Mrs Richard Swanson of Albia, formerly Miss Mayme Davis. James Hammon returns from Galesburg with Mrs Hammon. Christian Turner’s grandson James Turner loses two fingers on one hand and another finger on the other while in Whiting Indiana schools. Mrs Ed Herman and Mrs Luther Quillen visit nephew in Iowa City after operation. Katherine Leonard of Loudon’s to leave for civil service. Pearl Wikoff of Pleasant Plain visits friends. Funeral for Mrs Julia Mitchel scheduled at St Mary’s Catholic Church.
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Wm. Fleenor
Abingdon
Sven
Stephen Ipsam
Knoxville
Rollie McCormick
Chicago
P. H. Fisher
Andrew Wolfe
Pleasant Plain
Lucy Epperson
Loudon Machinery C O
Quincy
Jifford Thoma
R. H. Polly
Christian Church
Centerville
Rev. Clarke
Lieut. C. W. Glenn
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Geo. Mart
France
Naomi
Richard Swanson
Albia
Swanson
Mayme Davis
James Hammon
Galesburg
Hammon
Christian Turner
West Madison
James Turner
Whiting
Ind
Victor Turner
Ed. Herman
Luther Quillen
Iowa City
Katherine Leonard
Louden’s
Pearl Wikoff
Death of Libertyville Blacksmith John Winn
John Winn a Libertyville blacksmith died suddenly of heart trouble this morning at his home in Libertyville. He was about sixty, had lived there many years, and was respected by all. He is survived by his wife. funeral arrangements were not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Winn
Libertyville
Mr. Winn
Mrs Edward Simpson Dies At 10 O'clock At Home
Mrs Edward Simpson died this morning at ten o'clock at her home 203 East Adams street after an illness of over a year. Funeral services will be held Thursday at two from the residence with Rev Polly of the Christian church officiating. Interment in Evergreen cemetery. Born Sarah Jane Freeman in Henry county February 3 1848. Married February 27 1907 to Mr Simpson. Survived by two sisters Mrs John Elliott of Bloomfield and another sister in Canada.
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Edward Simpson
East Adams Street
Polly
The
Christian Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Simpson
Sarah Jane Freeman
Henry County
John Elliott
Bloomfield
Canada
Vogelgesang Chiropractic Ad Near Bank
Jno Vogelgesang D C advertises chiropractic services positioned 2nd door north of the Iowa Savings Bank. Phone or address listed as 745.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. Vogelgesang
D. C
Iowa Savings Bank
Parsons College pledging sparks campus society rivalry
Parsons students prepare for pledging by literary societies as rival factions Orio and Aldine stage banners and bombard rival colors. Rev Lucian Jones attends chapel while Curtis Schillerstrom visits family in Salina. Medical unit members mobilize at 4 PM in the armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Orio
Elzevir
Aldine Society
Ed Allender switches to Ford agency sales role
Ed Allender, after months as a Standard Oil salesman in southeastern Iowa, resigns and becomes a salesman for the local Ford Agency. He has wide local acquaintance and is expected to succeed in his new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED. Allender
Ford Agency
Iowa
Standard Oil Co
Mr. Allender
Cedar Chests Ideal Gift From Line of Extra Values
H. P. McLaughlin Co. offers a large line of cedar chests with extra values on the entire collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. McLaugh
LIN CO
Knights of Pythias Work Session Announced
The Knights of Pythias announce a Wednesday evening meeting and work session on December 12. W R Baker serves as secretary for the organization and invites all members. Cigars will be provided for attendees.
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W. R. Baker
M. W
Skating Rink Opens Tonight at Seven O Clock
A skating rink opens tonight at seven o clock welcoming skaters to enjoy public sessions. The event marks the start of a new recreational venue offering rink hours and family friendly activities.
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Walton Shoe
Julia, Mitchel
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Gaule
College News
Lucian Jones
Curtis Schillerstrom
Salina
Ing Portraits
Browning Fairfield
Knights OF
Pythias
Fairfield and Vicinity
Depositors Savings Club
First National Bank
Latmer Bros. Jewelry
Brunswick
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co
Gaumer Brothers
J.C. Bradshaw Furniture Comp’y
Arlo MePeek
J. Engel
Fairfield
Scheffel
Music
James Hughes
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