Local Briefs Include Moves and Social Visits
Local news notes J Simons resigns from Louden Machinery to join the architectural department of Gordon Van Tine in Davenport. Several residents travel for business, visits, and social occasions across Burlington Ottumwa Keota and Batavia with multiple household greetings and a noted marriage license issued in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. J. Simons
Louden Machinery Co
Davenport
Fiordon van Tine Company
H. A. Mitchell
Fayette
Ind
P. J. Hooner
Brighton
Gladys M. Nordyke
Fairfeld
Beverly Simmons
Mt. Pleasant
Obituary: John McCully of Jefferson County Dies at 62
John McCully born July 13 1855 in Philadelphia died June 25 1917 age 62 11 18 residing in Jefferson County Iowa since 1857. He married Katherine D Clapp June 1 1874. survivors include wife two children Robert J McCully and Edna V Cassel and granddaughter Katherine May Cassel plus sister Mrs Dr A C D Bradshaw. Funeral held from home Thursday led by Rev J W Carson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCully
Philadelphia
Penn
Jefferson County
Iowa
Katherine D. Clapp
Robert J. McCulley
Edna V. Cassel
Fairfield
Katherine May Cassel
A. C. D. Bradshaw
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
J. W. Carson
For Sale ads fragment from Journal page
Several classified notices list items for sale. A Studebaker seven passenger car with electric light and starter is offered as first-class and cheap. A Ford auto 1915 model five passenger is available by contacting 1498 or visiting 305 W Jefferson St. A seven room house is advertised at a bargain by W L Long at 919. Souring chickens are advertised with phone number 2402.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
W. R.” Care Journal
Ford Auto
Jefferson Street
W. L. Long
Miss Laura Groff Dies After Gallstone Operation
Miss Laura Groff died yesterday morning at four o'clock in Jefffer son County Hospital where she had been for three weeks and underwent gall stone removal surgery. Funeral services were held at 3 pm at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. Mosser. burial followed at Evergreen cemetery. Born in Fairfield sixty three years ago she was daughter of William and Elizabeth Groff and leaves brothers Joseph C. Groff Nortonville Kansas and Edward H. Groff Sioux City and sister Mrs. S. E. Frame. She was a Presbyterian and member of Rebekah lodge No. 96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Groff
Jeffferson County Hospital
Presbyterian Church
Mosser
Evergreen Cemetry
Goff
Fairfield
William and
Elizabeth Groff
Joseph C. Groff
Nortonville
Kansas
Edward H. Groff
Sioux City
S. E. Frame
Rebekah Lodge
Doctor Bonnell's Office Open For Absence
Dr Bonnell's office will be open from 3 30 to 4 39 p m during his absence in Chicago in July while pursuing post graduate work. Glasses for repair may be left with Dr Frank Fourt at 908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Bonnell
Chicago
Takig
Frank Fourt
Picnic Scenes Highlight Local Sunday School Classes
The Wayside Workers and Boys Bible classes enjoyed a Tuesday woods picnic with games and a supper. The Now Siesta Bible Class spent a day at Cedar with basket dinners and sports, voting it one of the finest 4th of July celebrations. Miss Miriam Wills announced engagement to Francis Ellis with a party hosted by Mrs. Jennie Wills. A Sears home meeting formed the My America club to aid the Red Cross. The Queen Esther Circle sets Friday plans, and Miss Cora Ball leaves for Estes Park, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Sunday School
Siesta Bible
English Lutheran Church
Sears
Brookville
America
Red Cross
Copeland Family In Serious Auto Crash Near Packwood
Last night at eleven the J H Copeland family from six miles northwest of the city suffered a severe auto accident returning from the Packwood celebration. Clifford eight was seriously hurt, with spine and rib injuries. Mr Copeland had a deep head cut. Mrs Copeland bruised. Leroy injured in an arm and knee. The car overturned after crossing a washed out bridge, landing in a ditch where they crawled out to seek help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Copeland
Siv
Packwood
Clifford
Copeland
Leroy
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Louis Gilly
Canada
North Dakota
Viva Valentine
Hazel McDonald
Burlington
Emma Scott
Ottumwa
Nes
K. G. Walker
Batavia
Charlies E. Buchan
J. W
H. W. Conner
Jack
Bloomfield
Vic Burden
Birmingham
Melchor
Florence James
John Roth
Edward
A. J. Droz
Keota
Charles Glotfelty
Elsie Milley
Florence Lowhr
Nellie Peebler
Libertyville
G. L. Craft
Madge
Oskaloora
Clyde Norris
J. S. Goodson
Fred McElderry
J. W. Price
Fort Laramie
Wyoming
W. G. McClelland
Marguerite
Chica- 20
J. A. Raines
Mrs. C. W. Moburg
C. L. Gamrath
Mr. Moburg
Burlington Hawkeye
Ray Swales
Vanilla Smith
Frances Parrett
Christine Elliott
Rhea Yanaway
Lon H. Israel
South Depot Street
Jefferson County Hospital
Celina
Crow Creek Bridge
Golf House
Eldora Herald
Mariam Wills
Jennie Wills
Miriam Wills
Miss Wills
Francis Ellis
Grimes
Eldora
Queen Esther Cicle
Lois Barnes
Katherine Beatty
Barnes
South Second Street
Cora Ball
Estes Park
Colorado
J. H. Copeland
Camera
KODAK
Gaumer Bros
Frank S. Boies
Trens
The
T &Ch
Oxfords
Oxford
C. E. Anderson
Orpheum Orchestra
William Fox
Stewart Holmes
Cirelief
House Peters and
Louise Huff In
Wolif
WCY Chemical CO
Quincy
Shriner & Johnson
Partry
Thoma & Thoma
Burlington Street
ICS
John T Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Fairfield Pure Ice Company
Embalmer & Funeral Director
Iowa State Savings Bank
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