Big Circle Wolf Hunt At Cedar Township Park
About 400 hunters gathered at 7 30 am to participate in a large circle wolf hunt. Two wolves were sighted but escaped. William Price fired at one, Prof Job Johnson misidentified another as a dog. Hunters restocked then resumed tracking the remaining wolves. Rabbits were shot for sport and later brought home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Crane
Court Street
Court
Burlington Street
David Bush
Cedar Township
William Price
Job Johnson
Bush
Leap Year Party Hosted by Stephenson and Young
Miss Velma Stephenson and Miss May Young entertained about twenty guests at a leap year party on South Fourth Street in honor of Miss Hazel Beckwith of Rockland, Illinois. Guests arrived at eight, enjoyed social games, and shared oyster stews in the dining room before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Stephenson
May Young
South Fourth Street
Hazel Beckwith
Rockleland
Ill
Velina
May
Libertyville News Highlights Health Trip and Local Loss
Paul Gearhart travels to California for health reasons. Royston and Ashmead lose a road horse, a significant setback. Emmett and Mrs Jones mourn their son's pneumonia death. Frank and James Hurat visit Ottumwa. H. D. Davis family attend nephew's Fairfield funeral. Rev Ireland conducts a prolonged M E church meeting. Knights of Pythias celebrate 16th anniversary by burning lodge mortgages and notes, report funds to M E hand, total property worth 3000 with 185 cash on hand and 30 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royston & Ashmead
Emmett Jones
Frank
James Hurat
Ottumwa
H. D. Davis
Familly
Fairfield
Ireland
M, FE
Knights of Pythias
Marriage Notice for Edith Ball and Clarence Bower
An announcement records the marriage of Miss Edith Ball to Mr Clarence Bower of Glasgow. The ceremony occurred Wednesday evening February 12 at 6 o clock at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs Frank Ball, seven miles southeast of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catole
Edith Ball
Clarence Bower
Glasgow
Sride
Frank Ball
Jefferson County Farmers Institute Moves Annual Meet to Feb 28 29
The eleventh annual Jefferson County Farmers Institute will be held in the Library hall on Friday and Saturday February 28 and 29, moved from the 21 and 22 dates. A strong program has been prepared with sessions led by County Superintendent Bessie Buchanan and Mrs. Frank Ogden. William Louden Dr. J. S. Gaumer and Mayor J. L. James are listed on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Farmers Institute
Jefferson County
Bessie Buchanan
Frank Ogden
William Louden
J. S. Gaumer
J. L. James
College News Treason Verdict In Mock Court
The jury of twelve Elzevirs in Orlo hall found Howard guilty of treason in the second degree after three minutes. He was sentenced to lose all Orio society privileges unless the Elzevirs and Elzevirs provide suitable refreshments. The defense argued outdoor exercise was needed due to his condition and that he skipped work on the Foster Prize Debate to skate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Orio Society
Orlos
Orlo Hall
Death of James T. Boley Longtime Hillsboro Resident
Word reached this city yesterday of the death of James T. Boley aged 85 years 3 months 1 day at his son Henry Boley’s Hillsboro home. He settled in Hillsboro about 1840 and married Nines Barger on January 19 1844. Surviving are W A Boley and Henry Boley and Wesley A. Boley. Funeral services were held at 1 PM at Henry Boley’s home conducted by Rev. Tibbets and burial was in Coltrane Cemetery north of Hillsboro.
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James T. Boley
W. A. Boley
South Sixth Street
Mr. Holey
Henry Boley
Hillsboro
Boley
Hillshore
Nines Barger
Twosone
Henry
Wesley A
Woley
Bim
Tibbets
Coltrane Cemetery
Caroline Johnson Dies in Lockridge After Illness
Mrs. Caroline Johnson died Thursday evening at her daughter’s home in Lockridge after a lengthy illness. She was 77 years old, highly respected in Lockridge. Funeral held Friday at 2 PM at the Carlson home conducted by Rev. Jonathon Lee. Interment planned in Harrison County, Missouri. Grandmother of Mrs. Clarence Waltera of this city.
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Caroline Johnson
John Carlson
Lockridge
Johnson
Carlson
Jonathon Lee
Salem
Harrison County
Clarence Waltera
West
Burlington Street
Packwood Paper Sold to Richland Editor
L H W McCargar of Richland purchases the Packwood Review and will assume control next Monday. The paper, one of Jefferson county’s two outside Fairfield titles, will continue its solid county reporting under new management. McCargar previously worked with the Ollie Observer and has spent two years at the Richland Clarion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H W. McCargar
Richland
Packwood Review
Jefferson County
Fairfield
McCargar
Ollie Observer
Richland Clarion
Twice Around the World Travel Tale by O E Hamilton
A travel feature recounts a journey around the globe as described by O. E. Hamilton for the Journal. The piece offers vivid impressions of distant places, cultures, and experiences gathered during extensive circuits.
Paradise of the Pacific Island Visit Describes Honolulu
The narrative guides readers through a sea voyage to the Hawaiian Islands, detailing Mauna Loa’s eruptions, the formation of new land, and a vivid tour of Oahu led by Diamond Head. It paints Honolulu as a bustling, multiethnic city with modern buildings, Waikiki beaches, and tropical climate attracting residents and visitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molok
Old Diamond Head
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific
Oahu
Lake of Fire
Mauna Loa
Diamond Head
Waikiki
United States
Diamond
Prohibition Convention Resolutions Call for Statewide Unity
Resolutions from the Des Moines prohibition convention urge immediate unification of religious and temperance groups in Iowa to push a constitutional amendment banning manufacture and sale of intoxicants. They seek DC and territorial prohibition, require candidates to declare stance on the amendment, and request prayers for the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
District of Columbia
United States
Congress
Senate
Lifflefield-Carmack
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Life of R W Rogers dies at 20 in Jefferson county
Ralph Willard Rodgers eldest son of J T and Elizabeth Rodgers was born March 3 1887 in Jefferson county and died January 27 at his family home five miles north of Fairfield. He attended Fairfield high school then Ellett's Business College in Burlington but fell ill after six weeks. He returned home and gradually declined with periods of illness and improvement. He was a Methodist Episcopal member for ten years and the funeral was held February in the local church with a large turnout and many floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Willard Rodgers
J. T
Elizabeth Rodgers
Jefferson County
Fairfield
Burlington
Ellett’s Business College
Methodist Episcopal Church
Company M Opens Season With 62 13 Victory At Chariton
Company M basketball team routed Company H 62 to 13 at Chariton. The visitors dominated with fast pace and overwhelming defense. Local lineup featured Loehr If E Stephenson rf Ready Iy L Stephenson lg with White carver refereeing. Company M remains undefeated in six games, drawing attention as a top Southeastern Iowa squad. Upcoming games include a New York team and Kansas University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company M
Company H
Chariton
Loehr
Iowa
New York
Kansas University
Ottumwa High Stuns Local Team In One-Point Tilt
In a fiercely contested Armory showdown Ottumwa High School edged the local squad by one point. The rough game featured strong defense and shaky foul shooting from the locals, with referee Roberts earning praise for steady officiating.
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Ottumwa High School
Armory
Ottumwans
Hure
Roberts
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Osler
Whitaker
Stentz
Yount
Ludwige
Valentine Hawly
Neibert Erskinere
Wildman Wield Boals
Ludwig
Haws
Washington girls defeat local team 23 to 1 in Saturday game
Washington's taller lineup and better shooting led to a 23 to 1 win over the local girls. Dickens was top scorer with six field goals, while Steck and Fisher contributed multiple scores as visitors led from the start and were hosted at Miss Irma Fisher's home after the game.
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Washington
Ito Dickens
Irma Fisher
Washing Street
Jon Washington
Wairfield
Steck
Ogden Dickens
Fisher Dennison
Grant Wabhintz
Buchanan Young
Allender
Dickens
Fisher
Grant
Ogden
Fairfield
Refe eree—Dixon
Unpire
Conner
Simple Remedy for La Grippe Coughs Warned
A note warns La grippe coughs are dangerous and that Foley's Honey and Tar strengthens the lungs to prevent serious results. The genuine product is in a yellow package and contains no harmful drugs. Do not substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
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Paul Gearhart
California
Eastern Star
Jefferson County Historical Society
Farmer's Institute
College News
the Journal
O. E. Hamilton
Hawaii
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Honolulu
Starne
Star Na
Youngs
Watkik! Beach
R. W. Rogers
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