Local Briefs Note Visiting Residents Moving to California
Numerous residents and visitors are listed in the city today including Rev H A Mosser, D Coop, S G Salts and son, Ted Kocher, Forest Burnaugh, Arthur Nelson, H P McLaughlin, Dr Clara M Bone, Mrs Clarence Murphy, Virgil Maxwell, Townsend Schillerstrom, George Unkrich, Mrs C A Manning, Prof L R Kilser, Mrs J G Kientz, Mrs Guy Beatty, Mr and Mrs Curtis Sheets, Mr and Mrs Jack Powelson. Frank Massey sold 100 acres to Elmer Carlson for 21275 and plans to move to California March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Massey
Elmer Carlson
Mr. Massey
California
Sam Young Reported Alive After Death Claim
Word reaches here that Sam Young, formerly with a Canadian regiment in France, who was reported killed months ago, is alive. He has spent several months in a hospital with an eye injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Young
France
Mt Pleasant Tops Fairfield High 33 to 8 in Local Showdown
Mt Pleasant defeated Fairfield High 33 to 8 in a late season high school basketball game at the Mt Pleasant gym. A curtain raiser pitted Washington against Fairfield grade, the former winning 12 to 10. Greene starred for the visiting team with seven baskets while Brown fouled out for Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Harry Frank
Fairfield
Greene
Brown
Local Notes from Birmingham and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Harley Carl broke her collar bone last week while helping at the Ezra Williams home east of Birmingham. She was descending stairs carrying Margaret Williams when she tripped. the child was unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Carl
Ezra Williams
Margaret Williams
Gee. Johnston
Stockport
Ottumwa Hospital
Dug
Wilson
Chester
Electrion
U.S. Navy
Manati
Suva
McGrew
Bonaparte Schools
Aviation Corps
U.S. Army
Hampton
Bonaparte School
Keosauqua
Jay Norris
Fairfield
Demp. Ebert
MccCosh
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Sylvia Arbaugh
Fifth Monarchy Movement and Venner's Treason
In 17th century England the Fifth Monarchy movement fused Puritan prophecy with politics aiming to establish Christ’s millennial reign. They plotted against Cromwell but were foiled. under Charles II Thomas Venner led a 1661 uprising to seize the Kingdom of Heaven by force and was executed with ten followers for treason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Crowwell
England
Daniel
Christ
Earth
Cromwell
Charles II
Thomas Venner
Kingdom of Heaven
Venner
Camera Preserves Finger-Prints for In Situ Evidence
A Special camera preserves fingerprints without removing them from their environment. It photographs the print from doors, ceilings, or walls with no special skill or tripod needed. The device lights via four internal lamps and is powered by internal storage batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
The Strong and Weak
A succinct Tacitus quote contrasts brave persistence with cowardly fear as fortune shifts. It emphasizes courage amid adversity and notes that bold souls endure while timid minds falter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacitus
Red Cross Notes Honor 128 Hour Badge Recipient
Red Cross work rooms will close Tuesday February 12 from 2 to 3 30 p m for a Food conservation meeting at the High School. All workers urged to attend to hear Mr Lord and Mrs Miller. Mrs Milo Robertson earns the first red ribbon badge for 128 hours of Red Cross supply work in Jefferson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Jefferson County
Milo Robertson
Notice of Final Settlement in Kennedy Estate
State of Iowa Jefferson county notice to heirs at law and all persons concerned that the final report of W J Kennedy administrator of the Margaret Kennedy estate is on file and will be heard at the Jefferson county district court in Fairfield on February 4 1915 with an opportunity to object.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Margaret Kennedy
District Court
Iowa
Fairfield
A. D
W. J. Kennedy
Garnishment Notice in Jefferson County Iowa Proceedings
In the District Court of Jefferson County Iowa Wm L Bonnett sues David M Bonnett Garnishee J M Fry RefereeNotice to David M Bonnett to appear February 23 1918 at Fairfield Jefferson County Iowa to answer interrogatories and show cause why judgment condemning property or debt in garnishee hands should not be entered Richard C Leggett attorney Shan Campbell sheriff 13
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Jefferson County
State of Iowa
Wm. L. Bonnett
David M. Bonnett
J. M. Fry
David M. Bennett
Fairfield
Iowa
Richard C. Leggett
Betrothal of Clifford Thorne and Ruth Latta announced
The Washington County Press reports the engagement of Clifford Thorne and Ruth Latta. A social event featured cups with pink cards, a pink and white luncheon, and congratulations from twenty guests including Mrs. C. A. Boice and the Boice sisters Myrtle and Ruth Sylvilla. The marriage date is not set but expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Press
Thorne
First Presbyterian Church
Clifford Thorne
Ruth Latta
Clyde Boice, Jr
C. A. Boice
Myrtle
Ruth Sylvilla Boice
Yeoman lodge event postponed due to member illness
The entertainment of the Yeoman lodge of Washington was set for tomorrow night in Washington but postponed indefinitely because members are sick. Fairfield lodge members who planned to attend are advised to take notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeoman Lodge
Washington
Fairfield Lodge
Money to Loan on Improved City Property Thoma and Thoma
Thoma and Thoma offer money to loan on improved city property at 809. The notice advertises loan services and seeks property owners needing financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoma & Thoma
Eighth Grade Examination Set For February 20 and 21
The eighth grade exam will be at the court house on Wednesday and Thursday February 20 and 21 at nine o'clock. If travel is impossible due to bad roads the state superintendent has always scheduled an August examination so two trials remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Notice to Bidders for Portland Cement Shipment
Notice to bidders. Shids will be recived at the office of the auditor of Jefferson county up until 1 30 p m of February 6th 1915 for 1 500 barrels of Portland cement A C TURNER Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
A. C. Turner
Hay for Sale and Missionary Quilt Help Offered
First class timothy hay available with delivery to Fairfield. Also the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church offers quilting and comfort tacking service. contact Mrs. W. D. Garmoe for details. Phone 7116 967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Fairfield
Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
W. D. Garmoe
Nose Relief Through Ely's Cream Basin
A historical ad-style notice touts Ely's Cream Basin for nasal relief during cold and sinus congestion. It describes renewing air passages and easing headaches with antiseptic cream applied inside the nose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walton Shoe
Soe
H. A. Mosser
D. Coop of
Pleasant Plain
S. G. Salts and Son of
Bernhart
Ted Kocher
Bravia
Forest Burnaugh of
Libertyville
Arthur Nelson
Birmingham
H. P. McLaughlin
Clara M. Bone
Clarence Murphy
Lockridge
City
Virgil Maxwell
Townsend Schillerstrom
Salina
George Unkrich
Des Moines
C. A. Manning
L. R. Kilser
J. G. Kientz
Guy Beatty
Curtis Sheets
Jack Powelson
Batavia
G. C. Kientz
North Main Street
Grippe
Ben West
George Stevenson
Jefferson County Board of Supervisors
David Roth
Hedrick
Hiram Rodabaugh
W. B. Picken
Osceola
Fairfield High
Fifth Monarchy Movement
Shan Campbell
Martha Washington Shoes
Meyer Shoe Store
Gaumer Bros
Wrigley
Wrigleys
Shed
Glens
Aegan
Wis
J. M. McKain
South Third Street
D. A. Bell
Dence
Jens
Polk
Wile Coy
Visa
Gaines Bros
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Down Town
Jericho
Easton
C. F. Long
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!