Mt Pleasant Chosen For Next 19th Iowa Infantry Reunion
Old soldiers of the 19th Iowa Infantry gathered in Mt Pleasant for a campfire at the Armory hall with a program of history readings songs and poems. Officials and comrades, including J E Houghland and C D Legett, spoke of comradeship and honor. The group elected an executive committee and set December 6 7 for next year in Mt Pleasant with dinner at the Leggett house and a group photo at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Hall
Menders
19Th Iowa Infantry
G. A. Ros
J. 8. Khawsdale
Birmingham
J. ©. Hougland
Eldon
B.D. Mowery
Rollin J. Wilson
Wilson
Atty. AG. Jordan
Jordan Hd
W. L. Smith
C. M. Snyder
George VanBeek
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Fairfield
Fire and Run Meeting Elects New Officers
Thursday morning in the A R hall the fire and run group assembled at 9 30 with President J B Ragsdale presiding. The committee on news officers named President J C Bonnell from Company F St Louis Missouri Vice President A S Jordan and George Cramer both of Company R Mt Pleasant, a report adopted unanimously and the new officers spoke.
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Fire
A.R. Hall
J. 8. Ragsdale
J.C. Bonnell
Co. F
St. Louis
Jordan
George Cramer
Co. R
Mt. Pleasant
Low Rates to Chicago for Live Stock Exposition
The Burlington announces a special round trip fare of 9.70 from Fairfield to Chicago for the International Live Stock Exposition December 16 to 25. Tickets valid December 16 to 20. return by December 24. Exhibitors' tickets go on sale December 15. The new exposition pavilion will accommodate larger crowds and a bigger show. Agent P. E. Heflin. Burlington.
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Fairfield
Chicago
Burlington
DOW
P. EK. Heflin
Mrs E R Smith to visit relatives in Chicago
Mrs E R Smith plans a brief visit to Chicago to spend a few days with relatives and friends, sharing time and hospitality in the city.
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E. R. Smith
Chicago
Holiday shopping season opens with brisk city trade
Merchants report strong early demand as shoppers flock to stores for Christmas gifts. Clerks offer help, predicting a busy period with many ready made offerings on display. The piece urges buying now to secure popular items and avoid post holiday rush.
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Santa Claus
Golden State Limited Schedules and Freight Daily Outages
Train and freight times listed for the Golden State Limited and related services show arrivals and departures at various times, including No 483 westbound Golden State Limited and No 7 freight daily except Sunday. The text also references No 44 and No 4 daily services with several morning and afternoon slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Kansas City
West
Delightful Surprise Party for Rev Condit by Presbyterian Class
About twenty members of the Presbyterian church gathered at a member’s home then went to Rev J C Condit’s house to surprise him. They dined, shared baskets and cheer, and presented him a bound edition of the revised scriptures. Condit expressed gratitude and was held in high esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. C. Condit
Charles W. Wade
Presbyterian Sunday School
Sharon
Condit
The F. A. A. Grows with New Members Being Initiated
The Fraternal Aid Association held a Monday meeting in their hall with five candidates instituted into the mysteries and six applications balloted. Members enjoyed refreshments after the business and played Fling, praising the association as the ALA grows. The local lodge, aided by state organizers Jh. Lo and Ida J. Stephenson, expects to be one of the largest in the city by spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALA
Jh. Lo
Ida J. Stephenson
George Strong Post Elects Officers for year
At a regular meeting of George Strong Post No 19 Department of Iowa on December 4 the following members were elected to office for the ensuing year Commander H P Bosworth, Vice Commander A L Belles, Quartermaster W B Murray, Officer of the Guard Dan Walmer, and A Spielman as other officer. The new officers express hope soldiers will stay strong in loyalty and attendance to grow the Post.
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George Strong Post
Department of Iowa
H. P Bosworth
A. L. Belles Dun
Andrew Gantz Pivot
Gente Quartermaster
W. B. Murray Cpticop
CIGIF
P. Cary
Dan Walmer
Spielman
Mohler Stays in Fairfield Amid Depot Row
Fairfield residents celebrate Harvey Mohler remaining as popular Rock Island depot agent rather than moving to Washington. Community voices praise Mohler and express relief at retaining Mrs Mohler in local church and music circles.
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Rock Island
Fairfield
City
Harvey Mohler
Rock Island Depot
Washington
Mohbler
Mohler
Popular Bus Driver Resigns for Express Position
Fry Copeland, long time City Bus Transfer Company employee, received a message to relocate to Galesburg Illinois and take an express position with Adams Express on the Burlington road. He departed that evening. His cheerful presence will be missed by bus riders, as friends nationwide wish him success in his new role.
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Fry Copeland
Galesburg
Ilino
Burlington Road
Adams Express Company
Copeland
Fry
City Bus
Patriotic Thanksgiving in Libertyville Brings Soldiers and Spouses Together
Soldiers and wives from Libertyville and nearby areas gathered at the Garber house for Thanksgiving. The event featured a feast prepared by Mrs. Garber and an afternoon of war stories and social chat with attendees including Park Campbell, W. O S. Vaught, Joe Maddinx, Jonathan Famulener, James Stump, J. R. Laughlin, Frank Winn, and others.
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Libertyville
Fairfield
Mrs. Garber
Messrs
and Mesdames Park Campbell
W. O S. Vaught
Joe Maddinx
Jonathan Famulener
James Stump
J. R. Laughlin
Frank Winn
George Scovel
S. F Fell
A. N. Hibbard
D. W. Garber
James Cowan
George Martin
James Hill
R. O. Sherrick
Henry Wolff
Hamilton Smith
William Sullivan
J. W. Hayden
James Fry
Dan Leppo
Grace
Lewis
Emma
A. W. Carter
Silas Pearson
William Fell
Mary Gumimere
Old Settler John Davis Smith Dies After Illness
John Davis Smith born January 3, 1824 in Hancock county Indiana died December 2 near this city after a year long cancer struggle. He moved to Iowa in 1840s and married Catherine Smith in 1850. Survived by brother James Smith of Abingdon and sister Mrs Harriet Forrest of Chehalis Washington. A host of friends mourn his departure.
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John Davis Smith
Hancock County
Indiana
Iowa
Catherine Smith
James Smith
Smith
Abingdon
Harriet Forrest
Chehalis
Washington
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Notice for Cure and Reward
One hundred dollar reward offered for a catarrh cure that fails. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio cited as trustworthy. Walding Kinnan & Marvin endorse J. Cheney. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as internal and systemic with testimonials available. Price per bottle and other products promoted by druggists.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Naperville Dresses a Claim
Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney & Co asserts in Toledo Ohio that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The sworn statement notes the December 6 date and notary A W Gleason. The advertisement urges internal use and blood and mucous surface action, with testimonials offered free and druggists selling the product. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Slall
Hed. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
IP. J. Cheney
Walding Kinnan & Marvin
O Halls
Hally
Hall
State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F J. Cheney
A.W. Gleabon
SEAL
Rates to the South Offer Huge Travel Savings
On October 17 Southern railway will sell round trip tickets to Alabama Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida exclude Key West and to parts of Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee at rates far below one way fares. Similar rates apply November 7 to the listed territory except Florida and on November 3 to Florida only. Tickets return valid 21 days with travel stops up to 15 days south of Somerset Kentucky, with final return limits.
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Southern Railway and Connections
Alabama
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Key West
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Somerset
Southland
J.S. McCullough
N. W
Dearborn St
Chicago
Rock Island Cuts Home Seeker Rates to Southwestern Territory
The Rock Island Railroad lowers home seekers' rates to its Southwestern territory to about 75 percent of the prior round trip one way fare. Tickets retain same stop over, diverse route and side trip privileges. Sale dates are the first and third Tuesdays of October November and December.
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Rock Island
Cure for Bright's Disease Claims Poley’s Kidney Cure
Geo A Sherman of Lisbon Mills Lawrence County New York reports long kidney disease relief after using Poley’s Kidney Cure. He says days included frequent urination and brick-dust or slimy substances before cure. credits four bottles with recovery and survival. Sold by Bradshaw & Jerteto.
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Geo. A. Sherman
Lisbon
Hed Mills
Lawrence County
N. Y
Poley
Foley
Special Rates Offer for Irrigated Lands in Big Horn Basin
Perry E. Helin, agent, promotes special round trip fares from Fairfield Iowa to Cody Wyoming and intermediate points from November 7 to December 19. Tickets priced at 24.85 dollars urge buyers to invest in irrigated lands near Yellowstone Park, promising easy terms and productive opportunities for renting land or starting heirs.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Cody
Wyoming
Pran
Hine
Big Horn Basin
Yellowstone Park
Perry E. Helin
Miss Lulu Cox to Remain at Malleble Tron Works
Miss Lulu Cox resigning as sterographer at the Malleble Tron works was to depart for Port Madison but has been persuaded to stay. Many friends in the area are glad she will remain with the Malleble Iron company.
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Lulu Cox
Malleble Tron Works
Port Madison
Malleble Lron
Lulu
Mrs Stella Gillette’s Return Visit Noted in Ladora
Miss Stella Gillette returns from a four year visit to Beverly West Virginia and has spent a month with her sister Mrs EE Whitney in our town before returning to Ladora.
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Stella Gillette
Beverly
West Virginia
Our Town
EE. Whitney
Ladora
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Boys In Blue
19Th
Lowa Infantry
G. A. R. Hall
F E. H. Thomas
Ottumwa
J. E. Houghland
19Th Towa
Reunion
J.D. Sands
H. B. Davison
John C. Bonnell
Raynsdale
Iown
Marshall Music
Lerwett House
Thomas
Dill
Enhanc Kiden
Capt
Als
Jordan T. S. Waters
David Metzler
M. Comegys
I Fulton
Jacob Vaught
Joseph Hudgell
Isaac Rumer
W. OT. Campbell
John H Miller
J. EE. Roth
Seseseuee City
Packwood Bondurant
Monroe
Anderson
Douds-Leando
Aee, de
Holmes
Charles
Mick
Batavia
Hedrick
R. Bb
Wheavon
Packwood A
Eters
Packwood
Campbell
Coo KE
Brockway
Des Moines
N. Newby
Senssesseesttte
Meamis
J. BE. Houghland
St Louis, Mo
Oscar Ross
Joseph Higbee City
Davison Wapello
Murry
Cairo
Ratand
Celeste Junction
Baldridge Wapello
To, H
Tucklers
Douds-Leando Albert
Kaliienie
Hillsboro
Ragsdale
Jacob Nixon
Stockport
Bentonsport
H.L
Bonaparte
H. Johnson
Henry Stewart
H. Downard City
Wol Smith
Chis. Crooker
Mt Union
Stephen Parkins
City H. . Grant
Eoawegoteese
Lockridge
Akron
Spratt & Johnson
Denver Express
Power Tees
Chicago Express
Vpassenger Oe
Soo
F.A. A
Grand Army
Mohwler
F. J. Cheney
Toledo, O
Faiuthy Pilla
Bradshaw & Jerteto
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