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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1908

Page

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Local men to contest for state rifle team

Captain J F Ready and Sargeant Emil Johnson along with J W Brown and twenty others have been chosen to compete for places on the state rifle team. The team will represent the state at the national competition later this year. The fifteen selected will include five holdovers from last year. The small arms department of the National Guard chose the team members from twenty three competitors for ten remaining spots.

J. F. Ready Sargeant Emil c. Johnson Rpor J. W. Brown Company M National Guard L B. Ellwood Fifty-fifth Infantry F. 8. Hlard Fifty-ffth B.S. Cgelat Fifty Third Infantry James L. Carlson Sargeant

New Chicago Ellis hose companies hosted dinner at Rodabaughs

Mr and Mrs M W D Rodabaugh entertained the New Chicago and Ellis fire company members at a seven o clock dinner at their South Main Street home. Seventeen guests attended and flowers adorned the table. The hosts thanked the firefighters for aiding during the recent fire that damaged their store window.

M WD. Rodabauga New Chicago and Ellis Hose Companies South Main Street Rodatbaugh

Pack Wood Helpers Send Box After Tornado Loss

Mr and Mrs Isaac Webb prepare clothing bedding and useful articles for their granddaughter in Nebraska whose home was destroyed by a recent tornado. Misa Ellen Warfield died in San Francisco after tubercular illness she leaves a San Francisco burial. Samuel Anderson improves his house Berna Nelson becomes Knoxville station agent Mrs Chas Conner injured in fall at Abingdon home.

Isaac Webb Nebraska Misa Ellen Warfield San Francisco Cal Misa Warfield Packwood Ottumwa Samuel Anderson Samuelson Berna Nelson Knoxville

Fourth of July Festivities Set With Stringent Noise Limits

Fairfield plans a full Independence Day schedule with Judge Howard Deemer delivering the address from 9 to noon, strict noise bans, and crowd control around the square. A public information bureau will assist visitors as the city hosts parades, bands, a ball game, kite events, a fireworks display, and prize contests.

Howard Deemer Supreme Court Fairfield Sa. m Iowa Sa.m Iowa National Guard 54Th Regimental N. G Merb

Misa Roth Returns From Burlington Visit

Misa Ethel Roth has returned from a pleasant visit with relatives in Burlington. She was warmly greeted on return and reports enjoying time with family.

Misa Ethel Roth Burlington

It Pays to Adverse in the Baily Journal

The note appears as a brief item from the Baily Journal asserting a proverb styled warning about consequences of opposing or resisting. It mentions no specific events, people, places, or dates, making the exact meaning obscure.

Baily Journal

Mrs Allen Badly Hurt in Runaway Accident

Mrs. George Allen sustained a severe leg fracture, wrist sprain, head cuts, and possible rib injuries when a buggy horse bolted near her home as her husband, Mr. Allen, was knocked down and dragged before the horse fled. Mrs. Allen remained unconscious after the incident.

George Allen Mr. Allen Mrs. Allen

Death of Eight Year Old Charles Russell

Charles Russell age eight, youngest son of Mr and Mrs William Russell of East Jefferson Street, died Saturday at seven after a lasting illness from typhoid fever and pneumonia. Survived by two sisters Dora Huss of Alliance Nebraska and Fern, and brother Edward. Funeral held at home this morning with burial in Evergreen Cemetery as community expresses condolences.

Charles William Russel East Jefferson Street Dora Huss Alliance Nebraska Fern Edward Evergreen Cemetery Mre. Russel

Local Family Seeks Care After Daughters Injury in Chicago

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cratl traveled to Chicago on Friday with their daughter Gladys Jane to treat a shoulder broken several days earlier in a fall from a tree.

Charles Cratl Chicago Gladys Jane

Kicked by a Horse Injures Local Man at Barn

T B Maxwell of North D street was kicked by a frightened horse this morning in his barn. He suffered a three inch gash under the jaw and multiple bruises, four stitches were needed. Doctors attended and he rests in good shape.

T. B. Maxwell North D Street Mr. Maxwell Phyastcians

McClelland and McKee Wedding Held at North D Street

A beautiful ceremony took place at 8:30 pm at the McClelland home on North D street as Marie McClelland married Roy S. McKee of Ottumwa. Rev G W Bureh officiated. A two course supper followed amid roses and white lilies. Guests included relatives from Ottumwa and Manitoba and Chicago observers.

Chas. Mc CleLland North D Street Marie Roy S. McKee Ottumwa G. W. Bureh M. I. McKee Fairfield Tribune Clyde Weldon Herbert Emery Manitoba Grace Smith Macomb, Ll Fern Mclelland Chicago Gaila Stansberry Libertyville

Dr Unkrich III In Critical Condition After Appendicitis

Dr D R Unkrich III remains in critical condition at a Monmouth hospital after an appendectomy performed yesterday. H E Wisecarver stayed by his bedside overnight, and Mrs H E Wisecarver and children left for Monmouth this afternoon as friends await further word on his status.

D. R. Unkrich Monmouth Unkrich H. E. Wisecarver H. EE. Wisecarver

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