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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1909

Page

5

Visitors and locals gather as holidays near

East Pleasant Plain scene includes Frank Light and Newton Williams visiting Furfiel d area. Mrs. Willi Smith of Golden Colo returns home after visit. Kansas City visitors Couch Smith and children depart. A Mealey and wife from Heminai Oregon visit through holidays. Henry Barnes of Rock Island calls on business. M W A holds annual section and elects camp officers. First bob sled appears on streets Tuesday. Henry Pickard ships hogs to Ottumwa. Mrs Ed L Jones visits Fairfield. Wilson Heating Co completes planning for Henry Pickard residence.

Frank Light Newton Williams Furfie'd Willi Smith Golden Colo Jane Macy Couch Smith Kansas City J. W. Caldwell A. Mealey Heminai Oregon Henry Barnes Rock Island Bob Flenry Pickard Ottumwa Ed L. Jones Fairfield Wilson Heating Co Washington Henry Pickard

Local notices reveal family visits and nuptial news in brief

The clipping records multiple light social items: Pete Selzmeon’s business trip to Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Bart Sinn visiting relatives. George and Paek visiting Peoria on Tuesday. Mrs Tela Clark and two daughters visiting her parents. Grandma McGuire improving under Dr R McGuire. Charlie Shuppy’s marriage to Vera Lewis in Albert Lea Minnesota and return to Round Mountain Nevada. extended circle hosting forty seven friends. a sister Anna B Shuppy visiting. Norton attending Henry Vu’s sale near Wayland. cousin Louis Kedice hosting a Sunday gathering. local teams undergoing operations and set to resume teaching.

Pete Selzmeon Des Moines Bart Sinn Nea Fairy George Pa Ek Peoria Tela Clark Albert Lea Minn Tiss Vera Lewis Will Visi Round Mountain Nevada Achiarvairi Anna Bshuppy Sios Norton Henry Vu Wayland

Plum Grove School Auction Nets 16 Dollars

Plum Grove school held an evening auction of eatables last Friday despite poor weather. The event drew mainly students and the teacher Miss Nellie Bates, with a few patrons, Brookville and Elm Grove youths. The sale raised $16 for the school.

Reve School Brookville Elm Grove Nellie Bates Plumb Grove

Colletts Attend Aunts Funeral and Local Notices

Mr and Mrs Wm McCreery attend the funeral of their aunts Martinsburg on Thursday Willis McKee and Grover Schwartz were at the horse gate in Tama Saturday Miss Emma Hafferty a No 7 schoolteacher plans a pie social at the schoolhouse on December 23 Wm Lawson has bronchitis but shows some improvement Rev Wolf of Udell preached at Pleasant Till church Elbert and Henry Lawson visited Ottumwa on Friday

Wm. McCreery Martinsburg Willis McKee Grover Schwartz Horse Gate Tumwa Emma Hafferty Dee Wm. Lawson Rev Wolf of Udell Pleasantill Elbert Henry Lawson Ottumwalas

Public sale of farm woods and sawdust at EMONIN estate

I will sell at my farm 312 miles southeast of Fairfield 14 miles east of Maasdam Wheeler's Friday December 17 at 1 o'clock sharp the following property 7 cords of dry wood also 150 cords of standing wood about 50 bar of good sawdust Terms made known on day of sale FM'L Emonin Prop M B Humphreys Auctioneer

Fairfield Maasdam & Wheeler’s Fm'l Emonin M. B. Humphreys

Missionary Conference Addresses Colonial Mormon Beliefs

Attendees at the Iowa Conference Home Missionary convention hear talks on immigration and race, reclaimation projects, and church obligations. Dr. W. E. Doughty discusses island possessions and expansion, while Mrs. Delia Williams explains Mormon devotion and perceived threats to Christian churches.

Iowa Methodist Church Chas M. Boswell Philadelphia Platte W. E. Doughty New York City D. D. Vaughn Chicago Edwin A. Schell Wesleyan Island New York Josiah Strong Delia Williams Delaware Ohio Salt Lake City

War Declared on Steel Trust After Long Finsburg Meeting

The federation announces a war against the United States Steel Corporation after two days of debate at a Finsburg gathering. Grievances are forwarded to the President, Senate, and House of Representatives as national organizers and allies prepare a broad campaign against the steel group.

Finsburg United States Steel Corporation Senate House of Representatives Pittisburg United States Steel Coulporation LY Luce Schuelds VL Anizea Iavor United States Crisua

Pror PLES: Senate and labor fight over United States Steel control

A fragmentary column cites a push to fund labor strikes against the United States Steel Corporation. It decries corporate domination and urges American Federation of Labor support, including small member contributions, to sustain steel and tinplate workers. It also notes Tolstoi publisher reports in St Petersburg about a prison sentence.

Taitaua United States Senate House Fep Hag Byrne Spratt &Sc Pesenlwayes le Governos United States Owus United States Steel Corporation Jis Usi Won States Steel Corporation Libor Exc Council of Feder Labor

Edward A Jaques Marries in Grinnell This Week

Announcement of Edward A. Jaques marriage to a Grinnell young lady reached the city. The wedding occurred last week. Jaques is well known here, son of Spaire A. W. Jaques, with many friends. They will reside in Minot North Dakota where Mr Jaques is connected with Ward County Ri nour porter.

Edward A. Jaques Grinnell Jaques Spaire A. W. Jaques

For Rent Porch Seven Room House with Barn and Promenents

For Rent porch seven room house with barn and improvements. Plenty of fruit. Enquire at Gas office A L Canter very ay.

En- Guire A. L. Canter

Gospel restored to earth by the prophet Joseph

A fragment states belief in the restoration of the gospel through Joseph Smith and mentions the truth of the experience by the witnesses and their testimonies.

Joseph

Lost Yellow Collie near White Ring Area

Two yellow Scotch collies with a white ring around the neck and two white feet. Wearing a leather collar. Return to Harry Ball for a reward.

Harry Ball

Xmas Saving Dreams At Our Local Store

Our store offers the most for the least this Christmas season inviting customers to browse the stock and see value in the selection. The note emphasizes friendly reception whether shoppers buy or not.

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