Audit Finds Clerk of District Court Finances Flawless
F. P. Bolsinger reports the Jefferson County Clerk of District Court books from 1907 to 1911 are in excellent condition with all fees, fines and deposits properly accounted. Minor overlo oks noted in three quarterly reports, total county due minimal. salary details show W. C. Smith earned 1450 dollars annually with five cents due adjustment.
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F. P. Bolsinger
Board of Supervisors
Clerk of Courts
Fairfield
Iowa
Jefferson County
Armstrong
District Court
W. C. Smith
Theg Sdave
Asl
Smith
Rummage Sale Held to Build Fairfield Public System
The Ladies' Improvement Association announces a rummage sale starting Saturday afternoon in the McElhinny building at the S W corner. Proceeds fund a large community system, with volunteers urged to contribute early and await pickup.
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Ladies’ Improvement Association
McElhinny
S. W. Corner
Fairfield
Fisher & Ball Realty Co Sales and Exchanges 1911
Fisher & Ball Realty Co reports 1911 sales and exchanges totaling $799 567.00 with most deals in Iowa and Jefferson county. They invite listings of land and property for sale or exchange and promote a better coming season. Humphreys & Wisecarver Auctioneers offer sale dates and guarantee satisfaction or no charge, inviting calls to 7608.
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Fisher & Ball Realty CO
Fisher & Realty Co
Iowa
Jefferson County
Humphreys & Wisecarver
George W Glover contests Mary Baker G Eddy will
George W Glover files to contest the will of his mother Mary Baker G Eddy. The filing seeks to challenge provisions and dispute the estate arrangement. Court action centers on the legality and interpretation of the will.
Tragic Ice Fatality: Miss Pierce Dies After Struggle
In Meadville Pennsylvania on February 22 19 year old Miss Bessie Margaret Pierce of Cochranton is found dead in a swale after attempting to walk home crossing a thin ice filled field. Searchers traced a several hundred yard struggle with breaks through shallow water and a final plunge two feet deep. She fought bravely leaving signs of blood and a broken toe before sinking. Daughter of L C Pierce a traveling salesman.
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Meadville
Bessie Margaret Pierce
Cochranton
Miss Pierce
L. C. Pierce
House Adopts Cannon Power Gag in War Claims Debate
Washington feb 21 The House approves a rule empowering Joseph G Cannon to fast track business by curbing debate and granting the speaker near total control The war claims bill passes and heads to the senate where it is expected to die in conference amid disputes over spoliation and naval overtime costs
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House
Senate
Washington
Joseph G. Cannon
Cannon
John Dalzell
Committee On Rules
Joe
Long to represent Glover and Eddy heirs in Eddy will dispute
Boston reports former Secretary of the Navy John D. Long is retained to represent George W. Glover of Lead, South Dakota, and Dr. Ebenezer J. Foster Eddy of Waterbury, Vermont, heirs of Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy. He will work with William E. Chandler as they seek a construction of the will contending the church cannot receive the large residuary estate of 2 million dollars.
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Boston
John D. Long
Massachusetts
George W. Glover
Lead
Ebenezer J. Foster Eddy
Waterbury
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Christian Science Church
Long
William EB. Chandler
New Hampshire
Mrs. Eddy
Lorimer Case Nears End as Senate Debates Seat
Senator Beveridge of Indiana spoke for over four hours in the Senate attacking William Lorimer of Illinois over his seat. An early vote was anticipated after Burgess Burrows announced the committee report upholding Lorimer. In Washington Indiana a decree granted 16 year old Gaddis Mapoles divorce from John Mapoles of Milton Florida and restored her maiden name Dant.
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Washington
Beveridge
Indiana
Senate
William Lorimer
Illinois
Lorimer
Burrows
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Japan Renounces Canada Trade Pact Promises New Talks
Japan notifies Canada of intent to terminate the 1905 supplement to the commercial treaty. Six months’ notice allows framing a new agreement or defaulting to general tariff for Japanese goods. The 1905 pact substituted specific duties on 64 items to equalize with U S trade, including cement, textiles, glass, sugar, wool, and steel.
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Ottawa
Ont
Japan
Canada
United States
Taft to Celebrate Washington's Birthday with Alexandria Masons
President Taft will join the Alexandria Masons in Virginia near Mt. Vernon for Washington's birthday events. He will attend a banquet and witness a lodge perform the third degree for several candidates.
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Washington
Taft
Alexandria
Mt. Vernon
Alexandria Masons
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Bradshaw &Ge
Richelieu
Sense & Mitchell
Givery
Perd Stabla Puneral
Main Street
Dr. C A. McElgerry
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Milo B. Stevenstate
EF Simmons
Northwest Cornes
Pairfield
Ralph H. Munro
Roth Building
Northrest
J. Wilson
Firet National Bank Fairfield
James
E. R. Smith
Eatate
North Side Park
A.G. Jordan
Wells Shoe Store
Pairpfield
Owa
J. A. Huglin
Frank Fourt
Pamrpfield
L. Schmidt
Low Residence
Corner Court
Music
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