Farmers Institute Ends with Officer Elections and Premiums
One of the county’s most successful Farmers Institutes closes with officers elected: President R. W. Lamson, Vice President J. P. Manatrey, Secretary Chas. H. Ross, Treasurer C. W. Gage, and an executive committee. The Woman’s department names Miss Mary Stever as president and Ada B. Parsons as program chair. The event features a robust corn show with leading premiums awarded across multiple classes and extensive exhibits in corn, potatoes, oats, butter, and eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Lamson
J. P. Manatrey
Secy
Chas. H. Ross
C. W. Gage
Hiram Heaton
C. C. Cummings
Ralph Peebler
Mary Stever
Chas Clapp
Chas. Gage
Prorgam
Ada B. Parsons
F. C. Hollister
E. D. Y. Culbert-son
J. P Manatrey
W. A. Hook
Farmers’ Institute
E. L. Stewart
Ames
W. A.hook
R. R. Peebler
Libertyville
Chas. Ross
Fairfield
J. I. Glotfelty
Ned G. Oliver
Packwood
A. S. Heaton
Lot IL
John R. Hagans
Club Talks Municipal Matters At Luncheon
The Commercial club met despite heavy rain with over 60 members discussing sewer needs paving on South Main and North Fourth streets and a potential union station for Fairfield. A new Armory committee was named and water quality and Neff wheelbarrow demonstration were debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
George Blake
Leggett House
C. M. Junkin
B. F. Simmons
R. B. Louden
S. A. Power
R. F. Wilson
South Main Street
North Fourth Street
Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield
T. L James
C. H. Heer
Roscoe Thoma
Vile City
Neff
Barrow
Death notices of Mrs Freshwater and Fairfield residents
Obituary items report the deaths of Mrs J N Freshwater after pneumonia, infant daughter, and surviving family. Also noted are deaths of Fairfield residents Mrs Isaac Rumer and James Hoskins, plus Bridget Kilroy with details on their families, ages, and funeral arrangements in Jefferson and adjacent counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Freshwater
Freshwater
Marie Christina Anderson-Freshwater
Ottumwa
Herman Anderson
Andrew Anderson
J. Newton Freshwater
Harvey Leroy
Laura
Esthé
Baril
Carl
John
Isaac Rumer
Fairfield
South OD Street
Jefferson County
Rumer
James P and
W.D. Rumer
Alliance
Neb
Charles T. Miller
Chicago
Harry N. Brandall
Amarillo
Texas
William F. Bevering
Frank Beatty
John Rumer
Marry Brandall
Earth
Court Records Show Settled Case and Damages Awarded
The E Whitney vs Iowa Malleable Iron Co case closed with a settlement and dismissal after a $300 payment to Whitney and costs paid by the defendant over a 7500 casting order misunderstanding. A second case, Barrow vs Baldwin, yielded $309 in damages for the destruction of hickory trees on the Baldwin farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Whitney
Iowa Malleable Iron Co
Whitney
J. M. Barrow
Ed Baldwin
Baldwin
Married Tuesday in Jefferson County for Kasowsky Larson
Miss Ida Larson and Philip Kasowsky were married Tuesday morning at 2 30 at St Marys church with Rev H J Hogan officiating. A reception and wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple will spend the summer in Canada before starting their new life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Larson
Philip Kasowsky
Jefferson County
St. Mary’s Church
H. J. Hogan
Mrs. Kasowsky
Canada
Three couples apply for marriage licenses at clerk’s office
Three couples sought licenses today at the clerk’s office. John H. DuBois 24 weds Ber Nice Humphrey 18 of this city. Marshall Voorhies 21 weds Emma Johnson 21 of Lockridge. Jerry S. Wilson 25 weds Mary Iona Bradshaw 17 of Batavia.
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John H. DuBois
Bernice Alice Humphrey
This Eit
Marshall Voorhies
Emma Johnson
Lockridge
Jerry S. Wilson
Mary Iona Bradshaw
Batavia
Iowa Senate Adopts Oregon Plan For Direct Senator Vote
Des Moines reports reveal Lafe Young’s support collapsed and Judge Deemer gained 47 votes while Porter led with 52 in a senatorial count. The Iowa senate passed the Oregon plan bill 31 to 16, sending it to Governor Carroll for signature. The measure would require a direct public vote on United States senators and include pledges from candidates to support the people's choice.
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Des Moines
Fab
Lafe Young
Judge Deemer
Porter
Deemer
Kenyon
Sammis
Garst
Iowa Senate
House
Carroll
United States
Iowa
Invents New Double Disc Barrow Promises Self Selling Trade
Fairfield hosts a first of its kind double disc barrow by N. P. Neff of Brighton shown at the Farmers Institute. The unique design prevents ground ridging on wet or rough soil and requires no horse pole. Orders from Jefferson county farmers already placed, with manufacturing talks for Fairfield. The matter to be discussed at the Commercial Club luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Farmers’ Institute
N. P. Neff
Brighton
Farmers ‘Institute
Jefferson County
Neff
Commercial Club
Delightful J. M. club Valentine party at Fryer home
The J. M. club and husbands attended a Valentine themed event at Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Fryer’s West Adams street home. Twenty five guests enjoyed an oyster supper, heart decor, valentine place cards, and guessing contests after supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M.” Club
O. F. Fryer
West Adams Street
Valentine
House Passes Reciprocity Bill in Narrow Vote
The McCall reciprocity bill with Canada passed the House 221 to 92, with five Democrats and 87 Republicans voting against. The measure now heads to the Senate amid brighter prospects, as President Taft welcomed the victory. A gag rule limited debate and prevented amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canada
House of Representatives
Senate
Taft
House
Boutelle
Illinois
Committee On Rules
Datzeff
Pennsyl Vania
Boutell
Mr. Boutell
Mr. Butler
Pennsylvania
Dalzell
Canada Hails Reciprocity Victory in Congress
Ottawa reports passage of the reciprocity agreement by a large majority in Congress and notes hundreds of messages with Washington as officials express confidence the measure will clear the Senate.
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Senate
Ottawa
Congress
Washington
Reid's Son to Marry in March Romance in Racine
Announcement from Racine Wisconsin reports the engagement of Miss Helen Miles Rogers to Ogden Mills Reid son of Whitelaw Reid the American ambassador to England. Rogers daughter of an old Racine family and Barnard graduate, she became Mrs Reid's secretary when their acquaintance began. The wedding is planned for late March.
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Racine, Wis
Helen Miles Rogers
Racine
Whitelaw Reid
England
Ogden Mills Reid
Reid
The
Tribune Association
New York Tribune
Rogers
Barnard College
Young Reid
Cost of Living Drops as Flour Prices Fall
Minneapolis millers report further flour price reductions with a 15 to 20 cent daily drop per barrel since Friday and a 60 cent decrease over four weeks. Wheat declines expected to drive continued flour price cuts.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Millers Eges
Certs
War Department poised to buy aeroplanes in coming weeks
Washington reports the War Department will likely purchase general aeroplanes in the next weeks using the preliminary $25 000 appropriation included in the army appropriation bill. The move signals early steps toward expanding aviation capabilities for military use.
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War Department
Washington
Army
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Succes
Woman’s Department
W .$. Allen
Peck
Galen Brawner
H. F. Pumphrey
Herbert Summers
Timothy Seed
William Krumboltz
John Roth
Clover
John L. Gilbert
E. R. Norvell
R.R. Peebler
W. T. Stull
E. C. Lucas
M. H. Corey, J. L.allottely
T. A. Whitaker
H. C. Miller
Asa D. Roberts
H. 8. Brown
Hen’s Bega
Mra. A. L. Cassady
Mra. F. C. Hollister
Jennie Prince
Ola Yost
Gladys Hook
Bessie Prince
J. M. Overholzer
E. E. Edwards
J. C. Frame
Leo Blough
Chas, Jones
Emmett Hadley
Merwin Laughlin
C. C. Toomire
Snyder
Chas Ross
J.C. Prame
J. M. Utthey
Murray & Allender Trophy
Prame
Grange
W. A Hook
Geo. A. Hood
W. B. Murray
Pumphrey
Allender
Club
James Hoskins
Pleasant Plain
Bridget Kilroy
North B Street
Dennis T. Kilfoy
Thos Hynds
Burlington
Anna Kilfoy
the Fairfield Journal
Iowa Homestead
Jefferson Co
Young Out Deemer
Bil
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