Weekend social notes from Des Moines to Fairfield
A lively bulletin of society events features Company M of the First Iowa infantry officers hosting a Saturday dance with forty couples at post headquarters and Yeoman hall. The Minuet club holds an annual dinner and dance this evening, while D A R O E S and Masonic groups announce meetings and picnics.
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Des Moines Tribune
The
Post
Yeoman Hall
Company M
First
Iowa Infantry
Treat
W. ©. Smith
Clifford Strong
Fairfield
Iowa
Brownsville
Gospel team banquet plans future work in Fairfield
The Fairfield Business Men's Gospel Team invites supporters to a Friday banquet at Leggett House to discuss future campaigns. A. K. Harper leads meetings as the team’s work expands, with recent Des Moines Register coverage and new tabernacles in Leon Batavia Knoxville and Seymour.
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Fairfield Business Mens’ Gospel
Leggett House
Fairfield
Des Moines Register
A. K. Harper
Tabernacles
Leon
Batavia
Knoxville
Seymour
New Officers for Hawkeye Rebekah Lodge
Hawkeye Rebekah Lodge No. 386 announced the installation of officers in a regular meeting. Names include Past Noble Grand Mrs. Ora Ireland and Noble Grand Mrs. Eliza Hutchinson with numerous wardens secretaries and guards listed.
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Hawkeye Rebekah Lodge
Trawkeye Rebekah Lodge
Noble
Ora Ireland
Eliza Hutchinson
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Stout at Hospital
A daughter was born this afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Stout at the local hospital.
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A. E. Stout
Card of Thanks for Son and Brother
Card of Thanks from William Brier and family for kindness shown during the bereavement and interment of their dear son and brother.
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William Brier and
Big reception planned for Soldier Boys upon return
Fairfield prepares a royal welcome for Company M with a Soldiers Aid Association led reception. A special train is expected around January 15. Citizens will greet the troops, escort them to the armory, and host a banquet with one guest per soldier.
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Company M
Fairfield
Soldiers’ Aid Association
Brownsville
Farfield and
Jefferson County
Miner Tries to Kill Family in Ottawa Illinois
Anton Weber a coal miner of Oglesby Illinois was jailed after slashing his wife and three children for killing his family. He also attempted to end his own life. Doctors say the family's chances of recovery are slim.
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Ottawa
Ill
Anton Weber
Oglesby
Weber
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