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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1911

Page

4

Change of Address Request Noted for Old and New Addresses

A change of address request has been filed, listing the old address and the new residence. The request references both locations and seeks to redirect mail accordingly.

Political dispute winds through Iowa GOP factions

The piece surveys clashes within the Iowa Republican scene as Taft supporters clash with insurgents led by Lafe Young. It notes Roosevelts alleged affiliation with a progressive league and cites a Des Moines petition backing a special primary, reflecting party realignment.

Iowa Taft Lafe Young

Dr Edward A Steiner Lectures At Grinnell College

Dr Edward A Steiner of Grinnell College delivered a lecture on The Hunger for Brotherhood and announced a second talk on The New Immigrant and the New Problem at Library Hall. Tickets are valid for both sessions and admission is by college course tickets or special admission.

Edward A. Steiner Grinnell College Tolstoi Lincoln Steiner Library Hall

Elks Open New Home in Fairfield

The Fairfield Elks Lodge unveiled its new club rooms in the Ball building with a formal program last evening for about 350 guests. The event featured a Lucia di Lammermoor overture, invocations, solos, and remarks by Emil Stecht on Elkdom, followed by refreshments, cards, billiards, and dancing into the night.

Lodge of Elks Wm. Louden Geo. Blake R. H. Spence H. E. Wisecarver Fairfield Orchestra William Louden H.m.gage Theodore Hochuly Fairfield Moorhead Louden Emil Stecht Ottumwa P. J. Baston Fireflies

McCann Appeal Filed Over Conviction

A writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court was sought to review the conviction of Edward McCann of Chicago by Colonel J. Hamilton. The appeal focuses on questions about the commission and constitutional guarantees in the law.

Bron Petlee Supreme and Son Court Hephington United States Edward McCann J. Hamilton Dea

Yeomen to Ottumwa Adopts 250 Candidates

Yeomen from Forest City announce the Judge Roberts class adoption of 250 candidates on Feb 22. The Homestead will supply 30 new members and all expenses for those adopted between Jan 19 and Feb 22 will be paid to Ottumwa and back. Learn more at Thursday night event.

Forest City Yeomen Judge Roberts Ottumwa

Mrs. R. F. Ratcliff dies after long illness in Fairfield

Mrs. Robert Ratcliff died at about 7 40 this morning at her East Adams street home after a prolonged illness. Born Margaret Armstrong Pancoast in Lafayette County Ohio on August 6 1830 she came to Iowa as a girl. She married Dr Free man in 1850 and after his death in 1861 wed Robert F Ratcliff in 1863. She had no biological children but several stepchildren survive. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 30 pm at the Congregational church with Rev A G Graves officiating. interment in Evergreen cemetery.

Robert Ratcliff East Adams Street A. G. Graves Evergreen Cemetery

Jubilee meeting of Woman's Missionary Society at Mrs Hildreth's

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will hold a jubilee meeting at 3 pm Thursday at the home of Mrs P C Hildreth on West Burlington Street. All church ladies are invited to attend.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church P. C. Hildreth West Burlington Street

Kenyon Maintains Lead in Des Moines Senatorial Race

Des Moines Feb 1 Kenyon holds the lead with the same vote as Tuesday while Garst gains 11. Ballot: Porter 47 Kenyon 66 Young 37 Garst 12. Tomorrow's actions expected as Judge Kenyon returns to Des Moines and may trigger defections from the Young camp.

Des Moines Kenyon Garst Porter Young Register

Public sale near Fairfield on Burlington road

Having sold my residence I offer at public sale one mile east of Fairfield on the Burlington road Friday February 10 191 sale to commence at 10 o'clock am. Items include 2 horses 1400 lb draft and a 1000 lb driving mare, a good milk cow, farm implements, household goods, ice business with 1500 tons of ice houses wagons tools and more. Terms 12 months on sums over $10 six percent interest, under $10 cash. Lunch on grounds. Henry Baier auctioneer.

Fairfield Burlington Road Ohio

Farmere Institute Dates Reminder

February 9 16 and 11 are set for the Farmere Institute events. Remember to submit the items and mark the dates for participation.

Farmere’ Institute

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