Asa Street Preacher Temples Converts Fairfield
Rev. Ezra Temple known as the street preacher has sparked conversion efforts in Fairfield after a dramatic past. Since his conversion twenty one years ago he has preached widely from factories to street corners drawing many to Christian faith. He began preaching in Fairfield visiting mills and gathering audiences on street corners. His home is in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Temple
Fairfield
Permple
Peemple
Mr. Temple
Colorado
Agaiy
Pueblo
Colo
Mindons Nel
Shorty
Mr. Termple
Yenple
Sickness and community notes from Lockridge area
News from Burlington reports Frank Holt and wife near Lockridge with ill children, Wim Kouscher’s daughter gravely ill, Dr Morrow Craft busy fetching ice, Louie Rose’s son sick, Mrs Margaret McGuire’s son Thomas ill in Greenfield with good sign of recovery, Maury Craft visiting from Germanville, Ray Slopkirk convalescing, Mrs Stallim back in Pairfield, and local skating being enjoyed by young folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Frank Holt
Lockridge
Wim Kouscher
Dr. Morrow Craft
Lockridge Pond
Louie Rose
Margaret McGuire
Merrimac
Thomas
Greenfield
Adair County
Maury Craft
Germanville
Militia Bill Proposes $100000 Iowa Guard Funding
Des Moines reports the Iowa House approves a militia bill with 100000 annual appropriation for the National Guard and raises adjutant general salary to 2500. The bill also expands allowances for postage stationery and clerical costs and adds deductions for property losses from pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House of Representatives
McAllister
Linn
Iowa National Guard
Mrs Clara Samuelson Dead in Jefferson County
Mrs Clara G Samuelson a highly respected Jefferson County resident died at 7 20 p m Wednesday evening at Four Corners after a brief illness the cause pneumonia She was born in Sweden July 9 1850 married to Gasta TL Samuelson in 1865 came to Iowa in 1860 Four children Emin Halda John F F near Fairfield and Mrs A E Quick near Pleasant Plain plus adopted son David Swedesburg survive seven grandchildren and siblings in Sweden She was an active member of the Swedish Lutheran church Funeral from the home at 10 30 a m Friday with burial in the church cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara G. Samuelson
Jefferson County
Four Corners
Sweden
Gasta TL Samuelson
Lowa
Ist
Emin
Halda
John FF
Fairfield
A. E Quick
Pleasant Plain
David
Swedesburg
Protect the Quail in Winter Weather
The piece urges farmers to feed quail during heavy snows and storms, arguing many deaths come from starvation rather than hunting. It suggests scattering corn or grain on farms to sustain flocks and notes hunters could support farmers financially to aid quail survival in winter.
Booser Busy at Bonaparte Interurban Plan
Bonaparte residents express strong confidence in an interurban line linking Burlington to Bonaparte with potential financing feasibility. West Point and surrounding towns show interest as Keokuk to Warsaw, Monmouth to Galesburg, and Des Moines to Colfax lines are cited as profitable precedents. Local businessmen in West Point discuss the proposal with Booser and Stebbins, favoring the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Bonaparte
West Point
United States
Keokuk
Warsaw
Monmouth
Galesburg
Des Moines
Colfax
Booser
Keosauqua
Fairfield
Stebbins
Weather Forecast for Washington DC February Tempest Predictions
The bulletin outlines disturbances crossing the continent from January 31 to February 10, with warm and cool waves shifting across the west of the Rockies to the eastern states. Expect very little easy weather in February and a sequence ending with a severe cold wave and blizzard in the north. Temperatures to remain very low most of the two weeks ending February 25. Precipitation largely from February 8 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D C
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Her Way and the Fight Over Putaway Habits
An irate husband questions the reason his wife never puts things away. She replies she keeps them where she can find them, highlighting differing domestic priorities and the clash between order and convenience.
Not My Fault for An Old Body or Soul
A reflective Deland quote on responsibility for age and inner essence. The speaker notes blame lies with neither body nor soul, implying accountability rests with personal choices and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deland
Two Cent Fare Bill Advances In House Railroads Committee
February 8 report notes House Railroads Committee to take up the two cent fare bills. Representative J Fred Clarke of Fairfield introduces H. F. 8 providing for the use of unclaimed dead bodies for anatomical purposes and distribution among state medical schools, excluding bodies of ex soldiers or sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Railioads
J. Fred Clarke
Fairfield
Clarke
United States
Muscatine Y M C A Edges Company M in Close Game
Muscatine Y M C A defeated Company M 38 to 22 in Muscatine as the locals played a strong game before a large crowd. Lineups included Rowley Wisecarver Loehr Conner with stars A Asthalter and Jane for Muscatine and D Asthalter Hlayves for Company M.
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Company M
Muscatine
Company M—22
Muscatine—3s West Rt Db
Asthatter Wisecarver
Leds
Jane Rowley c. A
Asthatter Loehr Meade Hlayves Conner
Bing Warner
Rowley
Wisecarver
Loehr
Conner
A. Asthalter
D. Asthalter
Jane
Wisecarver If
West
D Asthalter
Hayes
Warner
Muscatine II
Community News and Social Updates in Packwood
Packwood.Db Roth of Fairfield was a caller here today. Mrs Ramey and daughter Gertie have returned from a visit in Oska loosa. Mr Hammer and little son spent several days in Richland last week. Mrs Wm Hannan has been entertaining relatives from Fremont. Mrs Chas Buchanan is reported quite seriously ill at her home west of this place. C.D. Chandler is on the sick list this week. R. H. Weller and family are moving to Packwood this week. They will occupy the property formerly owned by D.P. EH Roth. Mr and Mrs Myers have purchased the Wilson Bottorff property and will take possession about March 1. Lt H Caldwell of Abingdon is critically ill at his home there. The protracted meeting closed at the Methodist church Sunday evening with strong attendance and conversions. The pastor Rev Orcutt is noted as an earnest speaker. A number of our young people attended the literary society at Leville last Thursday evening and reported a fine program. Guy Brown of Linby was a Packwood caller Monday. Mr and Mrs Hoover of Linby were callers at Dr Emersons Tuesday. Marshall McKee is on the sick list.
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Mr Hammer
Little Son
Richland
Wm Hannan
Fremont
Chas. Buchanan
C.D. Chandler
H. Caldwell
Abingdon
Methodist
Orcutt
Literary Society
Lellville
Guy Brown
Linby
Packwood Caller Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Hoover
Dr. Emerson
Miss Bashams Guests Share An Evening At Home
Twenty four young people were entertained by Miss Pearl Basham at her South i street home on a Wednesday evening. They arrived around 7 30 and spent time at cards before sharing an old fashioned taffy pull. Afterward the guests returned to the parlors for music and social games and thanked the hostess as they left.
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Miss Pearl Basham
South i Street
Local Notes On Visits and Appointments In New Sweden
NEW SWEDEN MISS MAUDE BERG of OTTUMWA visited friends over Sunday. MRS FRANK JACOBS went to GATESBURG Monday to spend weeks visiting relatives. REV SEABURG of KEOKUK and KEY ANDERSON of DES MOINES assisted REV BORGESON in revival meetings at the ME. A number from here will attend the Farmers Institute. Wm TURNER JR commenced work at HOO A FO CASS
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Berg
Ottumwa
Frank Jacobs
Gatesburg
Seaburg
Keokuk
Sod
Key Anderson
Des Moines
Borgenson
The
Wm. Turner Jr
Hoo. A. Fo Cassels
After School Detention Notice Issued by Power and School
Superintendent Scott A Power and the city schools issue a notice requiring teachers to provide parents with the cause of detention and dismissal times. They urge parents to ensure pupils return home promptly after school to curb loitering on streets and limit time spent in the public square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott A. Power
Quiet wedding at Methodist church ties Gill and Webb
Rev Thomas Osborn joined Robert B. Gill of Preawod and Ida Rey Webb of Abingdon in marriage at the parsonage on a Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony was witnessed by only essentials and the couple will start housekeeping on a Packwood area farm with many friends extending best wishes.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas Osborn
Robert B. Gill
Preawod
Ida Rey Webb
Abingdon
Packwood
Gilh
Special Grand Lodge Meeting for Iowa Odd Fellows
The Iowa Grand Lodge calls a special session at Clinton on February 26 to discuss the Mason City orphan's home project. The building nearly ready but funds exhausted. an extra session is deemed imperative with about one hundred delegates traveling across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellowship
Iowa Grand Lodge
Order
Clinton
Mason City
Grand Lodge of
Lownthue
Fairfield Township Notes and Local Greetings
Tom Watters returned home from a visit with his uncle Cleary Watters. Mrs B D F Fowler attended lodge and helped initiate several Rebekah candidates. Friends wish Mrs Frank Carlton a speedy recovery. Will Crowner and family visited from near Birmingham. Dennis Greene and Oscar were at Eotrueer’s Monday. Mrs G D Greeson shopped in Fairfield yesterday. Robert King rented Marion Shearer’s farm for the coming year. Mr Wing’s family plans to remain in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert King
Marion Shearer
Mr. Wing
Whitney Brothers Quartet Delights Packed Opera House Crowd
The Whitney Brothers entertained a full house with solo and quartet numbers receiving strong encores. Alvin M. Whitney and Yale B. Whitney earned hearty applause for tenor and bass solos, while Edwin M. Whitney’s readings drew frequent calls back. Notable pieces included Ashes of Old Wishes and A March Town Meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Whitney Brothers
Whitneys
Alvin M. Whitney
Yale B. Whitney
Edwin M. Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Lena Cohen Mintz wedding in Des Moines
Miss Lena Cohen became the bride of Mr Joseph Mintz of New York City in a ceremony at the bride’s brother O Cohen home on Fourth Street Des Moines. Rabbi Zicheeck officiated and guests included Miss Jennie Mintz and Miss Gertrude Cohen, with plans to reside in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Cohen
Joseph Mintz
New York City
Mr. O. Cohen
Fourth Street
O. Cohen
Edward Cohen
Anna Kramer Blotcky
Henry
Wroom
Jennie J. Mintz
Chicago
Myer Cohen
Zicheeck
Zicheeck, Who Read the Impressive Tookline
Mise Mintz
Mee
Old Fashioned Supper Night for Local Guests
Mrs F F Lt Ogden entertained about twenty five neighbors and friends at her east city home Wednesday evening. Guests enjoyed a six o clock wood fired supper and an hour of merriment. The social gathering recalled old days and amusing neighborly experiences.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Teample
Pairfield
Firs
Lome
Wemple
Pella
Eastern County News
Ray Slopkirk
Mrs Stallim
Iowa
M. G
Clara Samuelson
Shriver
Boozer
Weather Forecast
Her
Muscatine “Y” Won
Db. Roth
R. H. Weller
DP. EH. Roth
Myers
Wilson Bottorff
Marshall Mckee
Miss Basham
New Sweden
Farmers Institute
Supt. Power
Fairfield Township
Tom Watters
Washington
Cleary Watters
Mra. BD
FF. Fowler
Order of Rebekahs
Frank Carlton
Will Crowner
Birmingham
Frank Fowler
Familly
Dennis Greene
Oscar
Eotrueer
D. Greeson
Cohn
Fairfield United
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