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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1911

Page

8

Hoskinson Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder

Thomas Hoskinson pleaded guilty in Muscatine District Court to murdering Patrolman Gerischer. Judge L J Horan set the sentence for December 20 with evidence presented to determine the degree of guilt. Hospital and courtroom witnesses described events from the night of the shooting and Hoskinson’s actions after the crime.

Tom Hoskinson Grand Shan Campbell Muscatine Journal F Ollowing Thomas Hoskinson Gerischer L. J. Horand Hoskinson E. M. Walker Gerisher Third St Edward Healey Geriscan Walker Gertrude Mark West Third Street H L. Husted

Parsons Men Receive Their Letters at Chapel Exercises

At Parsons College fourteen football squad members were honored with letters and six received letters with sweaters after a keynote address by Coach Allan Berkstresser. Recipients included Zeigler Louden Merrifield Collins Young Winters Sutherlin Rodgers Ward Mille Workman Koontz Whitaker Yount.

Parsons College Allan Berkstresser Zeigler Louden Merrifield Collins Winters Sutherlin Rodgers Ward Mille Workman Koontz Whitaker Yount

Finest musical showing by Bo humir Kryl and daughters at Armory

A Corsicana Texas note describes Bo humir Kryl with daughters Misses Josephine and Marie Kryl in a villa concert at the new Armory in Fairfield. Marie impressed at the piano with Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12, Josephine demonstrated violin prowess, and Bohumir closed with Souvenir de Moscow then My Old Kentucky Home. The trio performed twice more, drawing wild applause and lasting impressions.

New Armory Bohumir Kryl Josephine Marie Kryl Fairfield Josephine Kryl Kryl Souvenir de Moscow Kry Kentucky

Bradley Stuart Wedding in Centerville Draws Elite Guests

The Centerville Citizen reports the wedding of Bettina B Bradley to Theodore Mallory Stuart Jr at the Bradley home on Drake Avenue. Officiated by Rev Webster Hakes, the ceremony featured an Episcopal ring service with an improvised altar and soft orchestra. The bridal party included Miss Elizabeth McHugh and Miss Pauline Bever, with Whit ney Newton as best man, followed by a reception for family and friends. The couple plans a honeymoon in the East and home in Denver after February first.

Centerville Bradley-Stuart David Campbell Bradley Drake Avenue Bettina B. Bradley Theodore Mallory Stuart, Jr Denver Col T. M. Stewart Chariton Iowa Webster Hakes Muscatine Bradley Elizabeth McHugh Chicago Pauline Bever Cendar Rapids Whitney Newton D. C. Bradley T. M.stuart Jr T. M Stuart D. P. Stubbs Fairfield Stuart Eas Rock Island Hamilton Apartments Colorado

Centerville Must Pay Forfeit Or Lose Athletic Eligibility

The Iowa High School Athletic Association rules Centerville must pay a $25.00 forfeit by January 1 or be barred from all association events after canceling the Thanksgiving football game with Fairfield. Fairfield students note Centerville canceled, leaving Fairfield at home for Thanksgiving.

Iowa High School Athletic Association Centerville Fairfield Fairfield High School

Kineloe Couple Noted Among City Friends

Local readers will find interest in details about Mr and Mrs Kineloe as the article highlights their prominence in the community and mentions several familiar names among their circle.

Mrs. Kineloe

Death of Ottumwa Mayor Captain Harper Shocks City

The city learns of the death of Captain Samuel H. Harper mayor of Ottumwa due to heart trouble. He was 68 and had served on Parsons College board and the Civil War era United States Colored Infantry captain. He was twice elected State Senator from the Sixth Congressional District.

Samuel H. Harper Ottumwa M Harper

Birth and social notices in local column

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Spray on Thursday. Mrs Coreill is visiting son Roy Coreill. Dallas Green spent a day with relatives at Pleasant Plain. Miss Cora Davis went to Washington to spend a few days with relatives. Friends of Mr and Mrs F A Whitacre will spend next Tuesday evening with them.

Spray

Family plans trip to Nebraska later this week

The family expects to depart for Nebraska in the latter part of the week, scheduling travel details to be confirmed.

Nebraska

Pleasant Grove Christmas Program Scheduled for Dec 23

Pleasant Grove Sunday school will host a Christmas entertainment on Saturday evening December 23 with a Christmas tree and treats for children. Mr and Mrs Sanita will attend and all are invited and welcome. Local notes report a stroke near Fairfield and community members visiting for Christmas shopping and church attendance.

Pleasant Grove Sanita Marion Stansberry Dede Hisel Fairfield Lela Waterhouse Douds-Leando H. B. Stansberry Harry Ann

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