Organizing of a New Local Society Promises Civic Focus
A group of Jefferson county citizens formed a new horticultural society to promote fruits and flowers. Officers elected are Henry Pumphrey president Ralph Lamson treasurer W W Israel secretary and Roy Fry assistant secretary. A Fall Festival of fruits flowers and plants is planned with any surplus funds donated to charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Horticultural Association
Jefferson County
Henry Pumphrey
Ralph Lamson
W. W. Israel
Roy Fry
Mrs. Ed Miller Undergoes Right Hand Finger Amputation
Mrs. Ed Miller recovered after last Thursday morning’s operation to remove the second finger of her right hand. A July finger injury worsened, nail and bone scraping were performed, swelling rose and fall, and the finger was finally amputated yesterday to relieve pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Miller
Attorney Charles Conlee Marries Miss Lidia Hope
Charles R. Conlee, attorney, wed Miss Lidia Hope of Birmingham Iowa on Wednesday afternoon in Ottumwa. The couple returned to Birmingham to reside and both are well known locally. The marriage surprised many friends who offer congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Conlee
Lidia Hope
Birmingham
Iowa
Ottumwa
Conlee
Feed the Quail As Ice Binds Food in Jefferson County
Farmers in Jefferson County and statewide must help feed and shelter the quail during severe cold and ice. The harsh winter blocks natural food, threatening the birds’ lives and demanding every effort to sustain them.
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Jefferson County
State
Funeral for John A. Steele Held in Two Cities
John A. Steele died Friday at his home in Nevada Missouri. A funeral service was conducted at Ed Fligg's residence in Fairfield by Rev. R C Russell. The burial followed at Bethel cemetery after services at Bethel church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Steele
Nevada
Fairfield
Ed. Fligg
West Burlington Street
R. C. Russell
Bethel Church
Bethel Cemetery
Miss Hazel and Lillian Black Host D S Chub Evening
Misses Hazel and Lillian Black entertained D S Chub Thursday at their West Grimes street home with games and a taffy pull. The Brotherhood Bible class of the Methodist church met at Mr and Mrs Walter Harris East Kirkwood street for an oyster supper after social time and short addresses by Rev Thomas Osborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie
Hazel Manatrey
East Burlington Street
Gertrude Demeke
Cedar Rapids
Manatrey
P. H. Schrader
Davenport
Reed Slickinger
St. Louis
Thomas McClelland
Chicago
Mace Clinkenbeard
Libertyville
West Kirkwood Street
Hazel
Lillian Black
D. S. Chub
West Grimes Street
Brotherhood Bible
Methodist Church
Walter Harris
East Kirkwood Street
Methodist
W. O. Pool
Thomas Osborn
Elsworth Turney
Burlington Street
N. C. Anstead
W. ©. Spalding
W. A. Lamson
H. G. S. Club
Nettie Garison
Bessie Greer
North Main Street
Orpheum
Miss Greet
Community Socials Across Town Spotlight Short Farewell
The article recounts farewell and social gatherings across town. White Rose Camp No. 6239 members surprise Mrs. Ed Dittmar as she prepares to move to Bloomington Illinois. High school seniors attend a mock wedding party hosted by Leland Holgate nine miles northwest of the city. Card parties, euchre and crafts mark a busy Friday and Saturday with refreshments and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Dittmar
West Adams Street
Dittmar
Bloomington Ill
Ed Fligg
West Washington Street
Leland Holgate
Leggett, Southwick
Anders
Holgate
Leland
Fairfield Commercial Club to Form Improvement Agenda
The Fairfield Commercial Club plans a luncheon motto Concentrated emphasis on specific improvements and united action. A municipal affairs committee will report at the next meeting on priority needs and spring election issues. A public swimming pool, sewer system, and other improvements are discussed with local leaders and out-of-town guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Commercial Club
Fairfield
George Blake
Leggett House
C. M. Junkin
W. G. Heaton
R. Spencer
Dean Taylor
R. B. Louden
S. A
Turney
Pleasant
J. S. McKenney
R. W. Lamson
Theodore Hochuly
M. P. Ness
Brighton
Ft. Riley
Kan
Dr. Chas
When You Travel Or Have Visitors Tell Us
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Local Notes Round Prairie Community News
Round Prairie reports welcoming a baby girl born January 14 to Mr. and Mrs. George Smith. Mrs. John Goodman visits her mother Mrs. Allen Richland of Iowa. Charles Litton of Ottumwa visits sister Mrs. Ida Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sense visit old friends. Margaret Tomlinson of Des Moines recovering well after appendicitis surgery. Ira Shaneri of Lockridge moved into a recently vacated house. Residents rejoice over recent snowstorm that brought sleighs and bells back to use.
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George Smith
John Goodman
Allen Richland
Iowa
Charles Litton
Ottumwa
Ida Hall
Carl Sense
Margaret Tomlinson
Des Moines
Ira Shaner i
Lockridge
Anson
Pleasant Plain Measles Cases and Local Activities
Dr Bailey treats about twenty five measles cases with none serious. Shovel brigade clears ice and snow. January 18 Rachel Steinman Concert Company performed in Academy hall led by Miss Steinman. Next on course is a February 14 lecture by L E SIlawsbee. Miss Nina Hendricks visits Fairfield.
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Steinman
L. E. Fsllawsbee
Nina Hendricks
Fairfield
Beckwith Visitors and Local Social Notes
Mr and Mrs Carl Edmund arrived from Ottumwa to visit A G Edmunds home. Mrs Moore of Danville stayed with daughter Mrs B Roberts. Miss Jennie Leech visited relatives in Mt Pleasant. Mrs Free hosted sister Mrs Pattison and family. Mrs Elmer Hollander stepped on a nail and sustained a foot wound. Rev Jones of Ottumwa Home Finding Association preached at Bethesda Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Edmund
Ottumwa
A. G. Edmund
Moore
Danville
B. (. Roberts
Jennie Leech
Pleasant
Free
Pattison
Elmer Hollander
Rev. Jones
Home Finding Association of
Bethesda
Earl Murphy
Fairfield
E. H. Montgomery
Perry Smith
Stockport
Glendale
Hal Mendenhall
Round Prairie
Ray Hopkirk
Phipps
Sigourney
Ida Hanson
Corning
Henry Rauscher
New London
Ellsworth Schillerstrom
Harry Holland
Mt. Hamill
Gust Schillerstrom
Fannie Bailes
Orpha Crane
John Overstrom
Mary Weimer
Des Moines
Ernest Phipps
Alex Hopkirk
Bert Tennant
Burlington
Overstrom
Lockridge
Parsonville
Mr. Anderson
Nevada
Local Residents See Visits and Travel This Week
Several Fairfield area residents made short trips or hosted guests over the past week. Names include Earl Murphy Lockridge in Fairfield on business and E H Montgomery from Fairfield visiting town.
Public sale announced on farm near Salina February 1
Auction to begin 10 a.m. on the old John Krumholtz farm two miles northeast of Salina. Featured are 10 horses and mares in foal, 12 cattle including 11 yearling steers, 45 hogs, 8 brood sows, and farm implements all new. Terms: ten months on bankable notes over $10 at 6 percent. under $10 cash. Lunch on grounds. Also consignments from M H Corey including mare, gelding, milch cows, Hereford bull, and Poland China brood sows.
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Salina
John Krumholtz
Poland
McCormick
Deere Gang
Deere
M. H. Corey
L. R. Keller
China
Kenyon High and Funk Lead in Des Moines Senatorial Ballot
In Des Moines on January 25 the joint ballot shows Porter 52, Young 33, Funk 34, Kenyon 35, Garat 1. Absentees three. Saloons would close at 8 PM if Senator Allen's bill passes. Allen also proposes voter petition requirements from the last general election. Other local bills include indigent soldier burial, prohibiting tax ferret contracts, and forming an educational board of examiners.
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Des Moines
Funk
Kenyon
Young
Porter
Garat
Allen
Jefferson
Fulton
Martine Nears U S Senate Seat in New Jersey
In separate legislative balloting James E. Martine reached 40 votes to 10 for James Smith Jr. Smith released his supporters, making Martine’s election today seem assured. The vote occurred in Trenton with Smith not receiving any senate ballots.
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Trenton
N. J
James E. Martine
United States
James Smith
Smith
Senate
Martine
Anachronism prompts gardener remark at exhibition
A fragment notes a gardener dismissing a painter after Mr. McNab views famed Adam and Eve pictures. The exchange hints at criticism and public interest in the exhibit.
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Adam
Eve
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Conlee
J. A. Steele
Methodist Sunday School
Brotherhood
Ellsworth Turney
Chas. Heer
M. A. McGregor
Club
Beckwith
Allender & Wisecarver
C. P. Hague
Kenyon High
W. S. Allen
Educational Board of Examiners
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