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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1908

Page

3

Hayashi Sees Canada Settlement and US Talks Progressing

Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi told the Diet that Canada emigration limits are agreed with Rodolphe Lemieux and that Japan preserves its treaty rights. He said US negotiations continue with a favorable outlook and that Sino Japanese talks over the Sinmintun railroad are unsettled. He warned strong defense may be needed if Japan is pressed by Korea disputes.

Tokio Hayashi Diet United States Canada Rodolphe Lemieux Japan China Sinmintun-lakuoin Kantao Korea

Bourget Discusses Divorce Play in Paris

Paul Bourget spoke on his play Divorce presented last night in Paris. He argued divorce destroys the family as a social unit, cites the United States as viewing dissolution of marriage as an institution, and says legalizing divorce tempts shallow marriages and remarrying. He mentioned two options: return to indissoluble marriage or embrace free union.

Paris Paul Bourget United States M. Bourget

Balloon ascent scare and West Virginia mining toll

In Canton on January 20 a balloon crew faced gas exposure while preparing a valve rope and Lieutenant Frank V. Lahn was rescued unconscious but recovered. In Charlestown on January 29 Governor Dawson spoke at a special legislative session about West Virginia mining disasters reporting 495 fatalities last year and urging remedial legislation without hampering the industry.

Canton Ohio Frank V. Lahn Albert Schoenberg Herbert W. Alden Oliver Stubley Lahin Alden Charlestown W. Va Dawson West Virginia

Henry King Dead After Idaho Train Accident

Mrs T S Ward of this city received a letter on the 26th announcing the death of her brother Henry King in Wallace Idaho. He was injured about two weeks ago by falling under a train he was attempting to board. He was son of Allen King of Fairfield and had many relatives here. Funeral plans are unknown and burial is expected in Butte Montana where his home was.

Mr. King Butte Montana

Mrs Theresa Thoma Dead After Long Illness

Theresa Irrer Thoma died at 7:55 AM at the home of her daughter Mrs John Bartholomew after a months long illness. Born September 28 1828 in Wertemburg Germany she married David Thoma May 26 1854 and lived in New York Iowa Kansas before settling in this city in 1867. Seven children were born with four predeceasing her. survivors include Lena Wurtz Stromebore Nebraska Mrs bk O White Grand Island Nebraska Mrs John Bartholomew and Louis Thoma of this city.

Theresa Thoma John Bartholomew Theresa Irrer Thoma Wertemburg Germany David Thoma America New York Bk. O White Grand Island Nebraska Louis Thoma City

Vesper Services Return at Iowa Wesleyan Mt Pleasant

The Mt Pleasant News reports Iowa Wesleyan University will resume Sunday afternoon vesper services in the chapel at 3 30 PM with President William Pitt MacVay of Hedding College as speaker. Subsequent programs will feature leaders from Baker University Upper Iowa University and Parsons College with music to enhance each gathering.

Iowa Wesleyan University Mt. Pleasant Mt Pleasant W. E. Parsons Dean A. ©. Piersel Lowa William Pitt MacVay Hedding College Parsons Porsons College Marlin Baker University Shankland Upper Iowa University

In Memory of Nelle Smeaton

Memorial verse recalling Nelle Smeaton as one less at home, her happy face missed daily yet cleansed by grace. It speaks of heaven, freedom from earthly cares, and a hoped place with the Lord Jesus for the faithful.

Nelle Smeaton Totla Earth Jesus

Partridge Wyandottes Win Prizes at Chicago Show

Rev. Thomas Osborn learns four of his Partridge Wyandottes were entered in the National Poultry Fanciers Show in Chicago. This morning he received word that three of his birds earned prizes: first and third on hens and fourth on cocks.

Thomas Osborn National Poultry Fanciers Show Chicago

Fairfield township Sunday school convention at Christian church

The annual Sunday school convention in Fairfield township drew a full crowd at the Christian church. Grace Hisel compiled the city’s Sunday school table showing church membership enrollment attendance and offerings. Rev Stovall accepted the banner for the AME church as the largest attendee group. the AME choir also performed two selections.

Fairfield Township Christian Church Daily Journal Grace Hisel Jefferson County Sunday School Association

Shower for Cochran Couple Surprised at Home

Mr and Mrs John Cochran were surprised by friends at their West Burlington Street home during a mixed shower. Guests gathered from the James Louden residence and delivered gifts with best wishes. Ice cream and cake followed the festive evening.

John Cochran West Burlington Street James Louden Mrs. Cochran Rickett

Parsons College Field Agent Spoke in Mt Pleasant

Dr John F Hinkhouse field agent for Parsons College preached at the First Presbyterian Church in the morning and spoke again in the evening. He also addressed the M A meeting and was well received by listeners yesterday as a classmate of Dr W P Nicholls at McCormick Seminary in Chicago. He departed this morning on No 9 toward Fairfield.

Mt. Pleasant J. F. Hinkhouse Parsons College John F. Hinkhouse Wairfield First Presbyterian Sharch Hinkhouse W. P. Nicholas Presbyterian Church McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago Fairfield

It Pays to Advertise in the Baily Journal

An advertisement note highlights the value of placing ads in the Baily Journal. It suggests exposure to a broad readership and potential business benefits for local merchants and service providers seeking broader visibility.

Baily Journal

February Court Term Opens With Busy Grand Jury

The February term of the district court convenes at the court house in this city on Monday February 3, Judge D. M. Anderson of Albia presiding. The Grand Jury is to be sworn in Tuesday February 4 at 11 o'clock. Only two divorce cases filed. new criminal docket includes State of Iowa vs Belah F Wilson. Numerous civil cases listed including Wilma Hill vs C. B. & Q railroad and many partition actions.

D. M. Anderson Albia State of Iowa Belah F. Wilson Wilma Hill C. B. & Q Railway Company Clara Howlett Charles H. Booker Partizan Sarah E. Davenport Susan Hayden Josefina Melinsky Arthur Melinsky A. G. Lewis Richard M. Williams Actiir Ruth J. Myers Myers John H. Mount Lillis Hicks Fairfield Evergreen Cemetery Association Fairfield Benjamin F. Droz Ada Lambertson Montgomery Harriet G. Batchelder Equity Marion B. Bartholomew Nellie Marida Crumly W. H. Black Emma Kase Arabelle Balyeat Jessie Chilcott Archibald Black Loman Black Hopkirk East Lockridge John L. Caster William Quackenbush Theodore Ortez Mary Bruey George C. Woods Dennis Ward John Lowen Josiah Levengood State of Iowa Williiam J.webber W. M. Price Lillie Goodeman Nelson Goodeman Eliza McMullen Cora Crownher Carl Kilgore Gladys Kilgore Charles R. Conlee Jessie L. Brown J. W. Paulton, Jr P. H. Pisher SM Johnson W H Neibert Lockridge Law Mandamus Lee T Gobble AN Welch M Hawkins John Harris

Photographers Convene In Union City Club Meeting

The Iowa Professional Photographers Club No. 1 met at J. G. Browning's studio in Union City for a full day of discussion on improving photographic work. Attendees included H. M. Anschutz Keokuk O C Courtright Fort Madison W T Dunlay Bloomfield G E Fabr Bonaparte G N Reed Ottumwa H E Veiland Albia Charles Townsend Des Moines A L Echur man Centerville and J C Scholes Oskaloosa. A banquet followed at Leggett House with a special menu and decorated table. The next meeting is planned for Des Moines in late April.

Iowa Des Moines

Life of W. E. Groff Dies After Long Illness at Home

William Ernesss Groff died at his South 4th Street home Sunday evening after a seven week illness. He would have turned 91 on February 14. Born in 1817 in Ashbury New Jersey he moved to Ohio and Iowa, practiced law in Fairfield, married Elizabeth Gillett in 1847, and lived on a farm before moving to 4th Street in 1892. Survived by sons Joseph C Edward H Louis C and daughters Mrs S E Frame and Laura Groff. Funeral services were held at his home on Tuesday at 2 PM with Rev W F Jones officiating.

William Ernesss Groff South 4Th Street Ashbury New Jersey Elizabethtown Ohio Cincinnati Law School Iowa Fairfield Elizabeth Gillett 4Th Street Joseph C Edward H Louis C S. E. Frame Laura Groff W. F. Jones

Epidemic of Colds and Pneumonia Affects Glasgow Community

Glasgow reports widespread cold and la grippe with many sick families. Lote Goodman severely ill with pneumonia while F Litton’s youngest recovers from the same illness. Mr and Mrs James P Wilson visit Mt Pleasant family. Edward Litton kills a large white jack rabbit. Mrs J J Kritzler improving from lung fever.

Lote John Goodman F. Litton James P. Wilson Creston Mt. Pleasant H. E. Clement Edward Litton

Simple Remedy for La Grippe Flu Coughs

An old remedy claim promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as preventing pneumonia by stopping coughs and strengthening lungs. It warns against substitutes and notes Foley's Honey and Tar is in a yellow package with no harmful drugs.

Bradshaw & Co

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promotes Winter Health

The long indoor season weakens the blood and invites colds. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as the best winter remedy that prevents illness and keeps you well all winter, available as tea or tablets from F. B. Shriner for 35 cents.

Hollister Shriner

London claims nature tea cures blood issues with refund

Mr. London endorses Hellfater's Rocky Mountain Tea as a guaranteed cure or money back. He asserts it is Nature care and the only remedy for the blood, claiming success where other treatments failed.

Mr. London Hellfater Nuff

Thaw Case Moves Toward Verdict as Testimony Ends

New York jurors near a verdict as the insanity plea for Harry Thaw closes its second hearing. Martin W. Littleton starts final arguments while District Attorney Jerome Jerome plans brief remarks. No expert testimony was introduced this term, with eyewitness and police testimony featuring instead.

New York Har K Madison Square Garden Martin W. Littleton Jerome Heurg Justice Dowling

Cross-Examination Refines Durand Testimony on Petroleum Rates

Deputy Durand faces cross-examination over the 64 cent rate on petroleum from Whiting to East St. Louis via Chicago and Eastern Illinois. Attorney Rosenthal questions the filed Interstate Commerce Commission rate, noting a discrepancy with a prior Chicago case that found 18 cents per hundred pounds as the lawful rate, impacting the Standard Oil fine.

Washington Rosenthal Durand Standard Oi Company Landis Chicago and Eastern Alines Railway Comepany Strandard of Company Whiting Ind East St. Louis Chicago Ilinois Road East S& T Ouls Derand Interstate Commerce Commission St. Louis

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