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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1909

Page

11

Visitors and residents noted in East Pleasant Plain

East Pleasant Plain reports a series of social visits with Frank Light and Newton Williams from Farfield stopping by, Mrs. Will Smith of Golden Colorado visiting relatives, and Kansas City visitors. Henry Barnes of Rock Island surveyed local business, M W A held annual elections, and a bob sled appeared on streets signaling winter. Henry Pickard shipped hogs to Ottumwa. Mrs. Ed L. Jones visited Fairfield. Wilson Heating Co finished planning a new residence for Henry Pickard.

Frank Light Newton Williams Farfield Will Smith Golden Colo Jane Macy Couch Smith Kansas City J. W. Caldwell A. Mealey Hemina Oregon Henry Barnes Rock Island Busine M. W Henry Pickard Ottumwa Ed L. Jones Fairfield Wilson Heating Co Washington

Local Notes and Social News From Around Towns

A rambling social column reports Pete Seizmen en route to Des Moines for business last week. Mr and Mrs Bert Sinn of near Far visited relatives over Sunday. George Shuppy and Paul returned to Peoria. Myre Stela Clark and two daughters visited her parents as Mrs McGuire recovers from tonsillitis under Dr R McGuire. Charlie Shuppy wed Vera Lewis in Albert Lea and plans a return to Round Mountain Nevada where he is involved in a store. Forty seven friends honored him on arrival. Sious Norton attended Henry W’s celebration near Wayland and family spent time with brother Louis. Dice Kei dice and eios who had surgery last week are improving and expect to resume teaching.

Pete Seizmen Meade Des Moines Bert Sinn Nea Far George Shuppy Paul Peoria Isdiy Myre Stela Clark Ltt Minn Vera Lewis Will Visi Round Mountain Nevada Cy Anna Shuppy Sious Norton Henry W Wayland

Plum Grove School Benefit Auction Netted $16

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

Th School Brookville Elm Grove Nellie Bates Thelum Grove

Collett and kin attend Martinsburg funeral

Mr and Mrs Wm McCreery attended the funeral of their aunt in Martinsburg. Willis McKee and Grover Schwartz went to a horse sale in Tama on Saturday. Emma Hafferty, a No 7 school teacher, plans a pie social December 23 at the schoolhouse. Wm Lawson ill with bronchitis but improving. Rev Wolf of Udell preached at Pleasant Hill church. Elbert and Henry Lawson were in Ottumwa Friday.

Wm. McCreery Martinsburg Willis McKee Grover Schwartz

Public Sale at Farm Near Maasdam December 17

I will sell at my farm 312 miles southeast of Fairfield one to four miles east of Maasdam and Wheeler's Friday December 17 at 1 o clock sharp. The property includes seven cords of dry wood 150 cords of standing wood about 50 loads of sawdust Terms to be announced on the day of sale FM and L EMONIN Prop M B Humphreys Auctioneer

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

Missionary Convention Addresses at Iowa Church

The Iowa Conference Home Missionary convention at the Methodist church drew large crowds despite holiday travel. Speakers discussed immigration and race, reclamation projects, money and the kingdom, and Mormon challenges, with Dr. W E Doughty and Dr D D Vaughn among presenters.

Iowa Chas M. Boswell Philadelphia Dr. 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 Gio

War Declared on Steel Trust After Long Debate

War against the United States Steel Corporation is declared after a lengthy debate. The decision, termed an open shop, was endorsed by local organizers and forwarded to the President, Senate, and House of Representatives in Pittsburgh on December 15.

STEEL Finnsourg United States Steel Corporation Senate House of Representatives Pittisburg Ward Ubiteu Stuces Steel Corporation United States Ballie

United States Steel and labor conflict drives federation action

A fragmented article notes distrust of the United States Steel Corporation as a dominant force harming workers and industry. It cites a resolution urging an American Federation of Labor appeal for financial aid to steel and tinplate workers on strike, while Tolstoi's publisher faces imprisonment in St. Petersburg for a book edition.

Tolstoi Prs- St. Petersburg

Edward A Jaques Marries Grinnell Woman

Announcement reports the marriage of Edward A. Jaques to a Grinnell young woman. The ceremony occurred last week and Jaques, son of Spuire A. W. Jaques, is well known locally. They will reside in Minot North Dakota where he works with Ward County Ri. Art.

Edward A. Jaques Grinnell Jaques Spuire A. W. Jaques

Seven Room House With Barn and Fruit Orchard

Fragmentary listing notes a seven room house with a small kitchen or jots, a barn and fruit trees. Mentions gas office and A. L. Cante, berry at an unclear location.

Encuire Et Gas Office A. L. Cante i

Jewelry and Charms Sale Notes

Partial OCR indicates a list of jewelry items including pendants charms pins belts and related pieces. The readable text references sets plain items and various adornments. The fragment lacks full context, dates, or organizer details to specify a complete notice or event.

Gospel restored to earth by the prophet Joseph Smith

Fragmentary note speaks of belief that the gospel was restored to the earth through Joseph Smith. Mentions personal testimony and the processes by which readers may know the truth through experiences and witnesses.

Joseph

Lost and Found Two Yellow Scotch Collies

Two yellow Scotch Collies missing with a white ring around one week old and white feet. Wearing leather collar. Return to Harry Ball for reward.

Harry Ball

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