Postmaster Ship Scramble Declared Off in Des Moines
The scramble for the postmaster position in Des Moines is declared off. The piece notes Joseph I. Moerly as a leading candidate and cites various political quips and opinions about the Republican Party and war veterans monuments. The column invites readers to supply information on Revolutionary War veterans buried in Jefferson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Joseph I. Moerly
Iowa
Washington
Linn County
Jefferson County
Cincinnati man walks waters to set 1600 mile record
Oldgreave of Cincinnati began January 1 and reportedly crossed 1600 miles on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers walking the water in cedar-boat “shoes.” He allegedly won a $5000 wager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldgreave
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mississippi
Iowa marks Constitution anniversary with four day program
The State Historical Society plans a four day observance in Iowa City from March 19 to 22 commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Iowa’s constitution. Speakers include Andrew Cunningham McLaughlin of Chicago, Eugene Wambaugh of Harvard, Rueben Goldthwaites of Wisconsin, and Emlin McClain of Iowa. The constitution was drafted by a 1857 convention in the old stone capitol, ratified August 5, 1857, and proclaimed supreme law September 5, 1857.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
The
State Historical Society
Iowa City
Andrew Cunningham McLaughlin
Chicago University
Eugene Wambaugh
Harvard University
Rueben Goldthwaites
State Historical Society of Wisconsin
Emlin McClain
Iowa Supreme Court
Stone Capitol
Grimes
Lowa
The New Pension Law
The House unanimously passed a pension measure with Senate opposition of twenty votes. It recognizes total disability for manual labor under the Dependant Pension Act and sets monthly benefits: $12 at ages 62 to 70, $15 from 70 to 75, and $20 after 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
Birty-two
Pension bill to extend aid for veterans over sixty
The article notes 53,000 veterans over seventy and 30,000 over seventy five on pension rolls. It cites 148,000 in the sixty-two to seventy bracket and estimates a $15 million annual rise in pension outlay, with debate on the liberality of the projection. It argues veterans and widows deserve support if wounded or aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Voice of the People Urges Direct Street Route for Electric Railway
Citizens and business interests support a direct street entrance for the electric railway, arguing it serves both passenger and freight traffic. The Journal endorses Main and Court streets, noting Col Andrews favors a route via Court Street to the square, with a freight path along Main to Sixth and connecting depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
United States
Fairfield
Main
Court
Court Street
Col. Andrews
Main Street
Sixth Street
Franklin School House
Couple from Packwood marry in intimate ceremony
Miss Mada Pringle of Fairfield wed Loyd W. Mitchell of Packwood at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Packwood with Rev. O G Orcutt officiating. The couple will reside on the Mitchell farm southwest of Packwood as the groom farms. Friends offer congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Packwood
Mada Pringle
L. W. Pringle
Fairfield
Loyd W. Mitchell
P. T. Mitchell
O. G. Orcutt
Mitchell Place
Frank Lewis Dies After Lingering Illness at Home
Frank Lewis died at his home near the Malleable iron works on Monday after a lingering illness. He was the brother of Sam and Charles Lewis, owners of the west side meat market. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 50 from Chas Lewis’s residence conducted by Rev. Thomas Osborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lewis
Malleable Iron Works
Sam
Charles Lewis
West Side
Chas, Lewis
Thomas Osborn
Four year old Schroeder child dies after short illness
The four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Schroeder died Saturday night about ten after membranous croup. A private funeral was held Sunday at three with Rev Ed Ward conducting at the cemetery. Sympathies are with the Schroeders in their sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Schroeder
Ed. Ward
Mra. Schroeder
Iowa lawmakers consider freight rate bills to aid shippers
Mayor J Fulton discussed two railroad reform measures before the state committee in Des Moines. One bill would let the Railroad Commissioners set similar statewide freight rates when adjacent jurisdictions offer lower through rates, while another would allow free reconsignment to a new destination as an original shipment. The Iowa schedule shows pig iron rates from Chicago to Burlington at $1 per long ton and through Chicago to Fairfield at $1.40, with the Iowa rate at $1.12, saving 28 cents per long ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fulton
Desa Moines
Fulton
Chicago
Fairfield
Burlington
Iowa
House
Board of Railroad Commissioners
General Assembly
State of
Burugton
Evangelistic Meet Features Rev E W McClusky Guest
Rev E W McClusky to assist Rev W F Jones in next week’s evangelistic meetings. Son of a minister he funded Worcester University by setting type and worked in a Ft Wayne printing office. A Chicago McCormick Seminary graduate 1892 he served Burlington Kansasity now pastor in St. Louis. Married to sister of Mrs W F Jones his singing draws crowds. He helped in Kansasity Chapman meetings last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. McClusky
W. F. Jones
Wooster University
Ft. Wayne
Ind
McCormick Seminary
Chicago
Burlington
Kansasity
Curby Memorial Church
St. Louis
Mohawk and Area News Roundup
Henry Shuppy is on the sick list. Alfred Johnson's sale drew many neighbors. Lizzie Eshelman plans to visit from Mt. Pleasant and Emma Williams visits her parents. Mrs. Dutt and Mrs. Lyon improve while Charley Haifley remains ill. George Shuppy returns to Peoria Illinois after a visit. Harlan of Rome completes Mohawk school term. Peter Lyon visits his ailing sister Mrs. Cooper in Harris Missouri. Simon Baldester spent a week in Fairfield visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Lyon
Harris, Mo
Mrs. Cooper
NEW SWEDEN COMMUNITY MOVEMENTS AND EVENTS
Joe Oleson returns from Burdick Kansas while Rev. Personius attends a Lutheran conference in Red Oak. P Pearson moves west for Four Corners. Carlson and Larson relocate to farms near Lockridge and vacated property respectively. Leroy Linn visits his brother Elliott in Iowa City. Frank Jacobs family moves to Hope Kansas for a new farm. John Liblin buys a Victor graphophone. Mrs Lynn is seriously ill. Mr and Mrs Colee host a forty-guest Valentine party with games and refreshments.
Call up phone 62 and leave orders with details
Instructions urge callers to provide name and street number when leaving orders and to expect prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crry Bos
Bame
Etree
College social at Parsons and senior reception held at Wirtz home
Sophomore girls hosted an evening at the Zichy home with a chafing dish supper and class pennants. Guests from West Liberty joined, and souvenirs included steel gray violet pennants bearing 09. Seniors later enjoyed an elegant dinner at Prof. Wirtz’s with a guessing contest won by Miss Mary Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Elsie
Aurelei Zichy
Misees Daley Ridmour
Anna Whitmore
West Liberty
W. A. Wirtz
Clase
Questa
Misa Mary Lee
Wirtz
Japanese Party at Rev Jones Home by Misalon Band
A Japanese themed social hosted Friday evening at the home of Rev and Mrs. W F Jones. About thirty young people wore Japanese costumes and enjoyed music readings and recitations. Guests were served refreshments at low tables before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Jones
Presbyterian Church
Rev
Mrs. Jones
Birthday Party for Miss Charlotte Pickett
Miss Charlotte Pickett celebrated her ninth birthday Friday afternoon from three to five at her South Sixth Street home. About twenty five school mates joined in games and gifts followed by refreshments served by Mrs. Pickett. All wished her many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Pickett
South Sixth Street
Charlotte
Reformation Story Delights Grand Opera House Audience
Mrs. D. E. Mayers presented The Reformation Story at the Grand opera house with lectures on Luther's life. Large Friday night crowds enjoyed the pleasing delivery and educational atereoptican views starting from Luther's boyhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
D. E. Mayers
Luther
Life of Rev. W Luther Bright Shown in Local Play
The article praises the life scenes depicting the reforms of Rev. W Luther Bright. Participants are congratulated for successful drills and audiences applauded the production. A likeness of Pastor Bright is presented by the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Luther Bright
Appreciation for Help With Story of the Reformation
The First English Lutheran church thanks all who assisted in presenting the Story of the Reformation. They appreciate patrons of the entertainment and praise those who aided drills choruses and dialogues. They commend business men who advertised on the program. Rev. W. Bricar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tusineaa
W. Bricar
Barton Visitors and Local Moves in Glasgow
In Glasgow over Sunday visitations Mr and Mrs Wm Barton of Salem visited Mpa and Mesa Barton. Isaac Archibald called at Ira Shaver's home Monday noon and a bright baby boy was born. Nubia Smith bought the 8 B Turner property of John McElwee and moved here last week. McElwee moved to Rev Dr Workman’s farm three miles southeast. Louis Kiger and son Guy visited County farm to stay with Moses Kiger parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Barton
Salem
Mpa
Barton
Mesa
Isaac Archibald
Atork
Ira Shaver
Nubia Smith
8. B. Turner
John McElwee
Mr. McElwee
DR. Workman
Louis Kiger
Guy
Moses Kiger
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Fairfield Journal
Dean Taylor
A. W. TayLor
Renee
Stevens
Panama Canal
Thaw
Upper
Nether Millstone
Republican Party
South
Tillman
John Sharp Williams
Missouri
ILV Uit Freight
Our City
W. F Jones
Henry Shuppy
Alfred Johnson
Lizzie Eshelman
Mt. Pleasant
Emma Williams
Wm. Duttwelter
Wayland
Charley Haifley
George Shuppy
Peoria, Sil
Harlan
Rome
Mohawk
Simon Baldester
NEW Sweden
Joe Oleson
Burdick
Kan
Personius
Swedish Lutheran Church
Red Oak
P. Pearson
Peter Nelson
Four Corners
Mr. Carlson
Lockridge
John Larson
Carlson
Leroy Linn
Elliott
Frank Jacobs
Hope
Me. Jacobs
John Liblin
Victor
John Lynn
Id. Colee
College News
Glasgow
Ole Olson
Spiritland
Thoma
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!