Sweethearts at Grand draws Fairfield's largest Opera crowd
Forest City Band presents the Grand production of Sweethearts to near record Opera House attendance. Mrs Francia Howard as Rose Garland and Arthur Howard as Jack Gordon receive praise. Alma Mathers and Fred Mathers also standout. The show ends with a hopeful note a repeat performance is likely.
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Forest City
Opera
Fairfield
Gadl
Francia Howard
Rose Garland
Jack Gordon
Arthur Howard
Chloe Dysart
Allie Gordon
Jack
Fred Mathers
Harry Fairfax
Aliie Gordon
Fred
Joseph Garkand
Rose
Howard Welmer
Ciordon
Jacks
Alma Mathers
Harold Daggett
Jake Garland
Adirondacks
Karry Fairfax
Joseph Garland
Harry Firefax
Kore
Lucy Ashton
Gordons
Gordon
Laura Kamp
Percy Easton
Howard Weimer
Golf Club Picnic Ends With Mock Bull Fight
Members and guests enjoyed an afternoon event at the Golf Club featuring a staged bull fight with banderillas and a matador. The day concluded with a lantern march, fireworks display, and an elaborate supper under a clear night, with the event repeated after supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ith
Gay
Council Proceedings June So SoBee Met to Adjourn
Council met with all members present. Minutes read and approved. Petitions for street straightenings and sidewalk reductions referred. Street and alley committee authorized to contract for 25,000 oak for sidewalk use. Treasurer shows 13 125.01 on hand. Sewer work to proceed in paving district. Water main on Mast Burlington to be installed with connections. Adjourned after bills reviewed by funds.
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Bee
Cageai
Council On
J. F
Quack Cure Described as Cure for Smoking
A dubious remedy claims to end cigarette use through violent force. The text prescribes grabbing, lifting, and repeatedly striking the neck and body for ten minutes with a claimed two to three day cure.
Fourth of July Accidents Reported In Community
Tuesday morning about five o clock the first Fourth of July mishap involved 13 year old Susie Murdock who burned and mangled her right hand while lighting a cannon cracker then failed to throw it. Doctors amputated several fingers and she rests under careful watch. Other incidents include George Leggett Walter Parrall and Master James Hammon suffering facial burns hands scorches and hair ignition from gunpowder and giant crackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Murdock
Charles Murdock
George Leggett
Walter Parrall
James Hammon
Fourth of July Celebrations Touch Forest City
Citizens spent the day mostly at home as stores closed and showers interrupted outdoor plans. Many traveled to Mt. Pleasant and other cities for festivities while rain, wind, and crowded trains dampened spirits. Fireworks drew crowds at night and Pleasantville sent a delegation to Fairfield, with Chaautauqua scheduled August 16 to 25 promising attractions.
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Ontumwa
Agency
Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
Forest City
Fairfield
Pairfield
Chaautauqua
Fairfield Praises Forest City Band in Parade
Fairfield residents praised the Forest City band after a Tuesday appearance in their city. The group wore white duck uniforms and played to thousands, drawing steady applause and compliments for their performance and instructor Prof Rhyner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Forest City
Rhyner
Child Hurt By Family Dog In Yard Incident
Tuesday afternoon the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Woelf, playing in the yard, was mauled by a sleeping family dog. The dog leaped and tore the child's face. a doctor was summoned and the wounds were dressed.
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Otto Woelhaf
Hal
Bescame
Tent Meetings Closed Near Logan School House
Tent meetings near the Logan school house concluded Sunday evening after ten days. Attendance was good with only a few rainy evenings, and the gathering was profitable. It is reported they plan to move on to Mt. Pleasant.
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Logan School House
Mt. Pleasant
Gossip as a Habit That Spreads Harmful Rumors
A reflection on gossip warning that idle talk spreads misery. It notes people eagerly repeat tales without verifying truth, emphasizing the harm caused when gossip thrives.
Local Notes From Ottumwa And Surrounding Areas
Bruce Young visited Ottumwa on Tuesday while Wayne Harris returned from Oklahoma. Carl Moburg spent Sunday with Ottumwa friends. Edgar Bean stayed in Burlington. Pred Callister toured Ottumwa on the Fourth. Charles Myers and family spent Independence Day in Eldon. Dave Ricketts ventured to Chicago on business Saturday night. Miss Hagel Van Patten attended Ottumwa carnival. Ro Gudgell of Brighton called at the office Monday. Merrittne celebration postponed due to bad weather. Nellie McGraw and Lucretia Pratt spent the Fourth in Mt. Pleasant. John D. Snider of West Briges Street visited friends in Ottumwa Tuesday. Miss Ethel Glasgow left for Davenport to visit friends. Harry Bennett toured Keokuk Monday for the Fourth with relatives. Clyde Payne went to Eldon Monday and stayed for the Fourth. M S Howell of Denver is visiting his father, George Howell. Jessie and Jennie Wray visiting relatives near Agency this week. O M Wyckoff bought his partner A S Pillars’s interest. firm to operate as O M Wyckoff & Co.
Local Social Roundup From Ottumwa and Nearby Areas
Local society notes list visits and guests across Ottumwa and surrounding towns. Miss Mattie Morrison and Miss Clara Morrison host and travel, with relatives from Libertyville, Des Moines, Carterville, and Davenport visiting. The Warallieck mittens factory opens, and civic figures like COV Lowther visit the office.
Notable visits and travels brighten a Iowa town scene
A.M. Wattfman returns from California and reports satisfaction with the country. Dr. J. Tionds arrives from Cedar Rapids for a visit at the Mo Mikesell home while Mrs. Tionds and children head to Sigourney for the Fourth. Ernest Git and son Virgil of Chula pass through en route to Colusa to bury Mrs. Git’s father. Mrs. Mattie Pillott and Mrs. Nettle Meek visit relatives in Mt. Pleasant before returning to Omaha. Stella Sampson, nurse at John Hopkins Hospital, is invited to stay another year as assistant superintendent. TOM McIntosh promotes a steel folding eye case and plans a stock company to manufacture and market it.
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J. Tionds
City
Cedar Rapids
EB. Mo Mikesell
Amir
Ernest Git
Virgil
Chula
Moo
Colusa
Gifts Father
Mattie Pillott
Mra
Nettle Meek
Neva
Omaha
Weimer
Mt. Pleasant
Omahia
Stella Sampson
Clarke
Johnos Llopkies Hospital
Tom. McIatosh
Mcintosh
Continber
Satise
How to Fold Veils Properly
The guide notes veils tend to narrow with wear but can regain straightness by rolling them when removed. Rolling avoids creases and keeps the veil looking like new when needed again.
Entertained Ladies For Afternoon At East Burlington
Mrs W W Israel hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering at her East Burlington Street home for a group of ladies. Guests enjoyed a popular game and Julian McLean won a jeweled hat pin. Refreshments were served and all left with compliments on the pleasant event.
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W. W. Israel
East Burlington Street
Julian McLean
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Grand Opera House
Council Proceedings
Hall City Council
Reus
Bruce Young
Ottumwa
Wayne [Harris
Oklahoma
Carl Moburg
Edgar Bean
Pred Callister
Charles Myers
Eldon
Dave Ricketts
Chicago
Hagel van Patten
Ro. Gudgell
Brighton
Merritnne
Nellie McGraw
Lucretia Pratt
Mt. Plessant
John D. Snider
West Briges Street
Otlumine
Ethel Glasgow
Davenport
Harry Bennett
Keokuk
Clyde Payne
M.S. Howell
Denver, Colorado
George Howell
Jessie
Jennie Wray
O. M. Wyckoff
A.S. Pillars
O. M. Wyckoff & Co
Mattie W. Morrison
Tabor, Iowna
Clara Morrison
Clark Bitner
Pt. Wayne Indiana
Harry Bitner
J. J. Wilson
Edith
Orville FE. Wilson
William Glatferty
Libertyville
J. W. Fulton
Mrs. Prank Simonds
Little Son
J. i. Sutton
Nellie Case
Des Moines
Vo B. Gordon
Ir. EB. Boesen
Ottumwe
Glen Shaffer
Mrs. Carter
North of Town
Jacob Bennett
Nellie Cook
Nebraska
Deasie Philips
Carterville
Jessie Spencer
Dartington
Mrs
Payette Spencer
Fred Halston
Brinton
Levi Peasley
Prank Paramore
Paul Young
Burlington No. Bt
the S. Carpenter
Ottumwa ,Phesday
Ralph Prady
May Fisher
Burlington No. 4
Obtumwa
Leon
Decatur
S. B. Goddard
Creston
Samuel Wilkon
Wiacoma
Washington
Robert Wilson
East Brigges St
Charles A. Schnider
Minnie
Mt. Union
Mitten
Waralliek Iittens
Glover
Miurtha
Ida Bilder Brand
Frome Pour Corners
Miss Anna
Henry Mitchell
Cov. Lowther
The
Biatavia Waterman
Dad
Tut Jourxan Force
Hollistef
Houuister
Dave Compass
Madison
Wis
Libby
Grass Bros
Grocers
Iowa
A.M. Wattfman
California
Willie
Penny Savings Bank
Maggie
H.messett
North Court Street
I, D. Jones
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