Local Briefs Highlight Move Ins And Job Changes
Mark Hall visits Sherman county Kansas. Miss Marie visits Des Moines after a stay with her parents. Miss Etta Miner of Holdrege Nebraska visits her aunt Mrs Henry Alston. Mr and Mrs Boyd Miller of McVey guests. Art Murdock travels from Ottawa to spend Sunday with parents. Miss Mable DuBois leaves for Maxwell to teach. David M Oliver Jr accepts Cedar Rapids traveling salesman post. Flora Chatterton takes No 5 school in Fairfield township. Prof RD Daughtery of Washington visits. Miss Bessie Garman from Mt Pleasant visits Lindburgs. Goldie Tait returns to Abingdon after visit. Mrs E A Crawford of Hedrick visits brother H D Thomas. Ex-County Recorder E F Garber becomes Rock Island night agent at Brighton. John Farmer and wife visit. F H Wells Co hires another shoemaker. Dr J Fred Clarke visits from Des Moines. legislature busy. Raines White grocery sold to J B Morton of Newton. Morton family moves soon. John Richardson of Deadwood visits Mrs Alston. meets after 14 years. Miss Mabel DuBose resigns No 5 post to Maxwell Iowa. Dan M Doolan may join Rock Island elsewhere. Rev W F Jones preaches on costs of not being Christian. Mrs Van Nostrand sings. John W Croaby returns from Kansas City after bedside call. P Cary learns a bouncing girl born to his son-in-law E S Frye. looks like Louella. ExElzevir society elects officers: Mrs Charles S Cratl pres, Mrs Arthur White VP, Miss Bonnie Manatrey secretary, Miss Violette Flower treasurer, Miss Della Chidester critic, Miss Grace Hague assistant critic, Mrs Otto J Kellogg censor.
Monument work and visitors reach Abingdon village
A. Laferty of Eddyville was erecting a cemetery monument on Tuesday. Dr. Emerson from Packwood is visiting Abingdon as a professional caller. RK. D. Caldwell remains ill. Arthur Rowland of Columbus Junction, agent for Page woven wire fence, was in town recently. Mrs. Cora Buchanan, north of the village, is very ill and not expected to recover.
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A. Laferty
Eddyville
Emerson of
Packwood
RK. D. Caldwell
Arthur Rowland
Columbus Junction
Page Woven Wire Fence Company
Cora Buchanan
Fairfield voters weigh traction and power franchise proposal
Fairfield citizens voting at usual locations approved authorizing the City Council to grant a franchise for a street railway and an electric power plant if the road is operating by January 1, 1908. The measure creates no rights for the company unless conditions are met and city growth hinges on urban transportation.
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Fairfield City
Iowa-Missouri Traction and Power Company
2 Journal
Fairfield
Dr Thomas E F Green Delivers Admirable Lecture At Fairfield
Dr Thomas E F Green gave a stirring lecture titled The Key to the Twentieth Century praising America and presenting a hopeful view for world equilibrium. The address captured attention for nearly two and a half hours with patriotic oratory and selective statistics, leaving a deep impression on Fairfields audience. Whitney Brothers Quartet is slated next on the Parsons college course for January 30 with a full house anticipated.
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America
Thomas EF. Green
United States
Green
Lyceum
Fairfield
Dr. Green
Parsons College
Whitney Brothers Quartet
Whitneys
Be ckwith Cousins Visit and Local Socials Unearthed
Beckwith Miss Cortell visits brother Roy Cortell. Carl Anderson goes to Batavia as night operator. Mieses Ethel and Mable Anderson spend last Saturday in Lockridge. Ida Larson visits Miss Cora Davis. Chris Johnsons family hosts oyster supper for friends. Fransson of Nebraska visits the Tudeen home. Minnie Johnson and Marie Tudeen return to Ottumwa Monday.
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Carl Anderson
Batavia
Mieses Ethel and
Mable Anderson
Lockridge
Ida Larson
Cora Davis
Chris Johnson
Mr. Fransson
Nebraska
Tudeen
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea for nerves and sleep
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea marketed to strengthen nerves aid digestion and promote refreshing sleep. Addressed to tired sleepless individuals, priced at 35 cents. Tea or tablets by F. 8. Schriner.
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Hollister
Schriner
Be
Samuel Whitmore bound over to Grand Jury on charge of throwing a beer bottle at a Burlington train near Batavia. Bond set at 200 dollars. incident occurred on Burlington No 4 between Ottumwa and Batavia. Train crew and bystanders reported the act. railroad detective investigated. potential stiff fines if convicted.
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Samuel Whitmore
Batavia
Bernhardt
Grand Jury
D. B. Wilson
Burlington
Young Whitmore
Ottumwa
James Harrison
Whitmore
Revival progress at Methodist church noted in Batavia
Local church revival led by Rev. O. G Orcutt draws strong attendance with Rev Shook and his wife assisting. Several residents including Miss Mary Thomas and Mrs J D Eicher are mentioned in visits and movements around Richland and Douds. A birth is announced for Mr and Mrs G Theverett of Mr Pleasant and Ralph Fleenor family relocate to Huss property. The skating accident at the rink injures Nick Sanchez.
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Shook
Batavia
O. G Orcutt
Methodist Church
Ralph Fleenor
Pella
Huss
Carl Davis
Brighton
Rural carriers urged to raise salaries nationwide
The fourth assistant postmaster general urges raising rural carrier pay from 720 to 900 dollars a year in the annual report. He cites 4441 resignations last year due to insufficient pay and notes net earnings after expenses fall to 380 to 420 dollars yearly. The report also stresses better roads and cites Indiana and Pennsylvania as leaders. Indiana passes a law fining officials for road neglect.
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Indiana
Pennsylvania
Fairfield council defers committee reports on gas bills and pond use
At Thursday’s city council meeting routine business was completed but two committee reports were postponed due to absence of members Mayor Jul ton Counellmen Neibert and Willits. A remonstrance objecting to exclusive ten year control of the north pond by the Fishing and Gun club of Fairfield was presented and signed by many residents. A proposal to use waterworks property for a public park was also noted and discussed elsewhere.
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Julton Counellmen Neibert
Willits
Fairfield
Fishing and Gun Club of
W. R. Lampson
CC. Gage
Eastern County Notes Note Widened Reach and Local Ills
A. L. King’s daughter remains in danger. Mrs. Anna Shuppy and Lulu visit Indiana relatives. Mrs. Langner tours Lockridge with A. W. Anderson. Lizzie McGuire and daughter saw Grandma McGuire. Milks returns to Coal Port school. Chatterton visits Pairfield. Ray Hopkirk improves. aunt Mrs. Stallim with family. Oliver Schilstrom of Glendale very ill. Flossie Bowers rode to Fairfield. G. Boos visited Fairfield. Skunk River over banks. fodder shocks at risk. Ice threatens near Merrimac. old road underwater.
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Skunk
Merrimac
Dr Miles' Nervine Endorsed For Insomnia Relief
A reader testimonial from Mrs W H Fiursman praises Dr Miles' Nervine for nervous insomnia in old age. The note claims proven sleep restoration without opiates and notes a druggist guarantee with a money back offer from Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana.
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Miles
W. H. Fiursman
Colocado Springs
Cole
Jefferson County Officials Adjourn Many Reports Approved
The Jefferson county board adjourned after approving reports from county officers and declaring deputy hire for Auditor, Recorder, Clerk and Sheriff. Fairfield township splits into two, effective January 1, with Fairfield city forming the new division.
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Board of Supervisors
Day of Prayer at Parsons College Observed
Parsons College will hold its annual Day of Prayer next Thursday with a 10 30 AM address by Rev William H Foulkes of Clinton open to all. A 4 PM vesper service by the Y M C A and Y W C A follows with an evening chapel meeting and letters from alumni read in the afternoon. Dr Henry Van Dyke, via John L Gage, donated five of his books to the college library.
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Parsons
William H. Foulkes
Clinton
Y. M
Hey
John L. Gage
Henry van Dyke
College
Mrs Nina Fry Hosts Card Party For Miss Carrie Barbee
Miss Nina Fry entertained a group of young ladies at her North Fifth Street home from eight to ten in honor of Miss Carrie Barbee of Downing Missouri. Guests played cards and enjoyed a luncheon, reporting the evening very pleasant.
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Nina Fry
North Fifth Street
Carrie Barbee
Downing
Miss Fry
Irie
Sunday Magazine offers large display in Cheage Record Herald
The middle west finds Sunday Magazine of The Cheage Record-Herald a real magazine. It boasts a $25,000 exclusive serial rights purchase for Conan Doyle’s new romance Sir Nigel, drawing broad industry recognition.
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Middle West
Cheage Record-Herald
Conan Doyle
Sir Nigel
A Tribute to Mrs. Margaret Clinkenbeard Passes Away
Mrs. Margaret Clinkenbeard dies after a long illness. She is remembered for selfless care of family and neighbors, faith in God, and readiness to sacrifice. She leaves six children, fourteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a lasting influence on those who knew her.
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Margaret Clinkenbeard
Sue
Jordans
Histor
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Des Moines
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Holdrege, Neb
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Ottawa Saurday
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Maxwell
David M. Oliver, Jr
Cedar Rapids
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Fairfield Township
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Washington
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Rock Island
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Murdock
F. H. Wells & Co
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Raines & White Grocery
J. B Morton
Newton
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Deadwood
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Richland
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Martinsburg
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Dr. Emerson
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Lulu
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