Local notices of visits and moves across Ottumwa area
Local briefs list residents and visitors across Ottumwa and nearby towns. Names include Amy Duke, Ed Hohl, Gilbert Mumpers, Earl Parvin, Dr. and Mrs. Pence, Macolm Griffith, Leonard Stone, H A Mitchell, and many others with travel, returns from service, and family visits noted. A Fairfield marriage license was issued to Sales Smith and Ruth Lee. Judge Cornell’s Ottumwa arrival for a court hearing was delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sales Smith
Ruth Lee
Fairfield
Card of Thanks for Twins Francis and Florence Headley
The Headley family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of their twins Francis and Florence Headley. They also acknowledge the beautiful floral offerings from Mr and Mrs Anson Headley and children of 608 Ki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Higley
Omaha
Nebraska
Mr. Higley
Robert Higley
Francis and
Florence Headley
Mrs. Anson Headley
New Electrical Course At Parsons College
A short practical electricity course will begin next Tuesday evening in Fairfield Hall laboratories at Parsons College. Sessions run 7 30 p m on Tuesdays and Thursdays for eight weeks, aimed at men using electricity in factories garages or homes. No prior electrical experience required. college staff will provide more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Fairfield Hall
Thanking Friends for Kindness at Mrs Caldwell's Illness and Death
A note expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnesses during Mrs Mary Caldwell's illness and death and for flowers. It lists Mr and Mrs J W Norris, Mr and Mrs Wm Caldwell, and Mr and Mrs Ray Caldwell. Also mentions promotions for Purity Harp Tone device and local ads for potatoes and storm doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Caldwell
J. W. Norris
Wm. Caldwell
Ray Caldwell
Chautauqua Board Schedules 1918-19 Organization
Fairfield Chautauqua Association directors meet Wednesday at 7 30 pm hosted by Mrs R B Louden Sr at 107 West Washington St The meeting closes the 1917 18 board and the new board will organize for 1918 19 Plans for the year 1918 19 will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Chautauqua Association
R. B. Louden
West Washington St
Apples for Sale by Sanford Zeigler and Son
Sprayed apples offered for sale by Sanford Zeigler and Son at 606. Good sound fruit ready for purchase. Local seller advertises fresh produce with emphasis on quality and spray treatment.
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Bbd
Sanford Zeigler & Son
Farm For Sale Near Fairfield Iowa With Livestock
67% acre farm listed near Fairfield Iowa includes 2 horses harness wagon machinery 4 cows 3 heifers 4 steers 150 bushels corn and several geese hogs. Possession available March 1 1916 with easy terms. Price ten thousand dollars. Owner Russell Smith Fairfield Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Russell Smith
Iowa
Money to Loan on Farms and on City Property
Advertisement notes loans on farms and city property. Mentions Thoma & Thoma and ALCOHOL for cars and fuel at a rate of $1.00 per gallon. Reference to STAR GARAGE and a cue to wait for the Harp Tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoma & Thoma
Star Garage
Phosphated Iron Promises Health For Women
An advertisement extols Phosphated Iron as a cure for fatigue and nervous weakness in women. It claims iron phosphate strengthens blood, nerves, and vitality, aiding beauty and leadership, with testimonials from beauty specialists and doctors.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ireland
Amy Duke
Ottumwa
Ed Hohl
Burlington
City
Gilbert Mumpers
Rock Island
Earl Parvin
Smithfield
Ilinois
Mrs. Pence
Columbus Junction
O. C
W. G. Gaumer
Leonard Stone
France
H.A. Mitchell
New York
E. B. Lane
Des Moines
H. A. Lane
Ed Krum
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs
D. R. Way
West Burlington St
Roy Huddleston
Beatrice Huddleston
Winfield Paisley
Hanover
Illinois
John L. Smith
North B. St
E. E. Quillen
Thomas Cathey
Hampton Roads
Virginia
W. K. Cathey
Lewis Kilzer
Camp Hancock
Georgia
Doyle
Lincoln
Daily Journal
James Goodson
Ralph Salts
Company M. Rainbow Division
Fort Des Moines
Rhea Yanaway
Otumwa
Ivan Ipsan
Knoxville
John Cook
The
Weyerhuser Lumber Co
Davenport
Etta Miller
Oskaloosa
J. BE. Gibson
Lester F. Reams
George Lowend
Grace George
Clarinda
Dick Luke
Baby
C. D. Bennett
Arthur Shondell
Indian Head
Maryland
A. W. Rakow
Fort Madison
West Point
Wayland
Wm. Ohlrich, Jr
District Court
Seneca Cornell
Ings
Parsons
A. J. Boyd
Cable Lumber Company
Chautauqua Board
Cascara
Mr. Hill
Ghorne & Son
Froth & Co
Beau
Eleatt
Brain
Klufsteder & Baker
Pleo
RQ EN Caule
Nice
Matinee
Orpheum Cremona Pipe Organ
Billie Burke
Golly
Miles
Winifred Jones
Stockton, Md
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