Edna S Lofgren Weds Gus E Lofgren at Blackford Home
Miss Edna S Lofgren married Gus E Lofgren at 5 pm Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs J C Blackford. The ceremony was by Rev Thomas Osborn of the Methodist Episcopal church attended by close relatives. The couple will reside in Mediapolis and were celebrated with many presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Blackford
Edna S
Gus E. Lofgren
Mediapolis
Thomas Osborn
Methodist Episcopal Church
Albert
Pairfield
Lofgren
Rock Island No. 4
Pioneering wagon maker Joel Turney dies in Fairfield
Joel Turney born June 15 1887 in Franklin County Ohio near Columbus. He moved to Trenton Iowa in the 1840s and built a wagon making business that expanded after fires and relocations to Fairfield. He married Sarah Morrison and then Sarah Parent, leaving three sons Ellsworth Dillon and Clayton who died young one son Clayton also died in Trenton. After decades in business he retired to Fairfield with his family and died after a period of illness. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Yew Clock from the home conducted by Reverend Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Ohio
Columbus
Trenton
Henry County
Iowa
California
Turney
Sarah Morrison
Sarah Margaret Parent
Lowa
Wayland
Marshall
Iss
Leff
Clayton
Ellsworth
Dillon
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Rey
MF. Marsh
Knowledge is Power If You Know It About the Right Person
A concise maxim on the value of information tied to identifying the correct individual. The line implies strategic advantage in using knowledge to target or influence a specific person.
Huglin Porter Nuptials In Rippey Iowa
Clara Lenore Porter wed John Albert Huglin on June 2 at her parents home in Rippey Iowa in the presence of about forty relatives and friends. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn music, a pine setting, six course dinner and a reception, followed by a Colorado honeymoon and a home in Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. A. Porter
Rippey
Iowa
Clara Lenore
John Albert Hugin
Fairfield
Llona
Mendlessohn
Oscar Hugin
Cully
Emil (. Johnson
Leo Thoma
Gilbert
Luther Hawlin
Dayton
Oscar Phuelin
Odebolt
Olan Swanson
Moline
Katherine Murphy
Reinbeck
Margaret Thomopson
Marshalltown
Maud Trego
Berokee
Colorado
Pairfield
Surprise party honors Lutheran pastor and wife
After a Wednesday prayer meeting the Lutheran church in Pairfield held a surprise gathering at Pastor Bright and Mrs Bright home. Captain Spellman presided as Rev and Mrs Bright and Mrs Clarke were presented with a purse of 24.60 in appreciation for their year of service. Grandpa Bright spoke of the church’s happiness with the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
AL Spellman
Mrs. Bright
Pairfield
Grandpa Bright
Lutheran Church of
Rev. Bright and
Wise
Marriage Announcement for Huglin Porter in Iowa
Cards received announce the marriage of Atty. John Albert Huglin to Clara Lenore Porter in Rippey Iowa on June 2s 105. They will reside at the Thotha flats Fairfield Iowa after July 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty
John Albert Huglin
Clara Lenore Porter
Rippey
Iowa
Thotha Flats
Fairfield
Newspaper Pride and Local Trade Growth
The article argues Fairfield’s newspapers rival any county while boosting local merchants. It calls for united community effort to attract customers, expand trade, and sustain a profitable business environment, noting crops boost county wealth and urging joint support for the Daily and Weekly Journal to raise commerce in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Daily and
Wrenkly Journal
Robbery Near Abingdon Involving Local Residents
Carl Black of Abingdon and his brother were robbed at gunpoint by three men who took about thirteen dollars from Black’s pocketbook. Deputies tracked the scene with bloodhounds but rain washed away the trail. Officers arrested FP Bird, Prank Marion, and S A Marshall on concealed weapons and train jumping charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Black
Abingdon
Carter
Mr. Black
Linby
FP. J. Bird
Marion
S. A. Marshall
Night Watch Pickett
Squire Stinson
Stanwood Bombarger Wedding in Mrs Summers Home
Miss Myrtle Mae Bombarger and Harry D. Stanwood wed at Mrs Margaret Summers home on West Hempstead street in a simple ceremony led by Rev H Littleton. The couple will reside with the bride’s mother until fall then move to Keokuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Summers
Weat Hempstead Street
Myrtle Mae Bombarger
Harry D. Stanwood
H. ©. Littleton
Stanwood
George Stanwood
Keokuk Medical College
Keokuk
Lies Have Legs Stand For Them We Stand
A terse editorial line argues that lies travel with legs and everyone must support truth by opposing falsehoods. The piece emphasizes vigilance against misinformation and collective responsibility in public discourse.
Military Enchre Party at Mrs Booker’s West Washington Street
About fifty guests attended a military auction party hosted by Mrs Alice Booker in honor of Edith Johnson of Dayton Ohio. Winners defending Japan collected thirty seven fags as Edith Dolinson Jessie Manatrey Grace Hague Nat Holloward Wilson Turner and Leo Moore were honored with spoons and match boxes. Elegant refreshments followed then dancing into the morning hours as guests thanked the hostess for a delightful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Booker
Handsome Lane
West Washington Street
Edith Johnson
Dayton
Ohio
Japan
Edith Dolnson
Jessie Manatrey
Grace Hague
Nat lLloward
Wilson Turner
Leo Moore
Votung
Fire near Coats home averted tragedy on North Sixth Street
A potential accident occurred at Mrs. J. W. Coats residence when her son Dick poured gasoline on a fire thinking it kerosene. The blaze caused some stall damage and insurance coverage, with Dick sustaining a minor hand burn. The jug did not explode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Coats
North Sixth Street
Wedneday
Keltner Boos Wedding At Lutheran Parsonage
Friday evening at eight o clock in the Lutheran parsonage Mr Le Roy Weltner and Miss Anna Boos wed in a ceremony conducted by Rev W Luther Bright with a few relatives present. The bride, Fairfield’s well known young lady, and Mr Weltner, employed at the Mallenble Tron Works, will reside in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le. Roy Weltner
Anna Boos
W Luther Bright
Fairfield
Weltner
Mallenble Tron
A Double Wedding at Justice Wilson Office
On Thursday at the west side square two couples John J Turley and Bessie Van Tassell, and Charles Cook and Nettie Rubey, wed at Justice Dr. Wilson’s office. A large crowd witnessed the ceremony and offered congratulations. brides from the city, grooms employed at the Malleable Iron Works, described as promising young men. Journal extends best wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
John J. Turley
Bessie van Tassell
Charles Cook
Nettie Rubey
DR. Wilson
Wilson
Local Proposal Aims to Recycle Wrecked Bridges for Rail Line
John Martin plans to salvage wrecked iron bridges in the county and ship them to Keosauqua to be transformed into steel rails for a trolley line extending from Douds to Pairfield via Douds Leando Cor. The proposal notes locating a power house here would ensure ample fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
Keosauqua
Douds
Pairfield
Douds-Leando Cor
Keosaugu
Mt Pleasant Fire Destroys Business District
A major blaze gutted Mt Pleasant’s business portion on Thursday destroying the livery barn and the James and Higgins properties. The fire spread rapidly burning the blacksmith shop White tin shop Patt and Will Dyall studio. Several stores were damaged and Bell Telephone poles were burned. The origin is recorded as a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Nane
Kelpe
H.W. Higgins
Wan Jj Hames
James
E. Bh. Patt
George Crane
Verle Morrie
George Sparr
Bell Telephone Company
Socials and Guests Highlight Neighborhood Notes
The Congregational ladies hosted a Thursday social at J M Hater’s home with many attendees. Visitors include Mrs Pocahontas Howlett from Giallub New Mexico and Mrs C G LaBagh of Dallas Texas. A piano teacher Mr Geo Unkrich from Lockridge moved to town. A Lutheran lawn social raised 27.50 for the ladies aid society. Miss Helen Wall formerly of Parsons College is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. LaBagh
Dallas
Texas
T. L. James
Lathagh
Helen Wall
Parsons College
Geo. Unkrich
Lockridge
Our City
Unkrich
Chicago
Lutheran Church
Ladies Aid Society
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Blackford
Joel Turney
John Turney
Stanwood-Bombarger
Taylor Carriage Shop
Military Enchre Party
Keltner
Boos
Pave Roth
Packwood
East Shire
Whitmore
Batavia
Mra
Pred Steigleler
Stella
Mrs. Maryloud
Alvord, Texas
BR. PF. Eeall
Mise Ellen Miller
County Line
Grimsley
W.ick. Wolfe
Colorado Springs
Curtis Sheets
Pred
Margaret Clinkenbeard
Burlington No. li
J. A. Huglin
Della McClintic
Our City High School
Franklin
Joe Southboro
Brighton News
A. L. Smith
Bert Davis
Foley
The
Congregational Church
J. M. Hater
Pocahontas Howlett
Giallub
New Mexico
E. M. Thompson
Kk. A. McCluire
Merrimnac
Wrekly Journal
Flown City
Anner
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