Mt. Pleasant Triumphs Over Fairfield In Tight Ball Game
Mt. Pleasant defeated Fairfield 2 to 1 amid questionable umpiring by Weibly. Early errors on Valentine and Howard helped Mt. Pleasant take the lead. Valen tine muffed a ball, Cortin, and Jericho each reached on errors. Putnam stole second, scoring later, while Fairfield fought back but could not overcome the late defensive miscues and Lyons pitching.
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Fairfield
Weibly
Mr. Pleasant
Valentine
Howard
Miller
Tallman
Cortin
Howard Menefee
Raney
Griffith
Jeff
P. Jericho
Lauterbach
Carlin
Mt. Pleasant
Putnam
L. Jericho
Jil
Smith
Mullenix
Walsh
Menefee
Lyons
ABA
HPOA
Pombeppoeh
Ane
Een Ene
Greer
Eee
Fairfield Abr
FE Neibert
Besser
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Bailey Couple Celebrate Tenth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs William Bailey observed their tenth wedding anniversary with a surprise party at their home. Relatives and friends gathered in the evening to congratulate them and present gifts, sharing a pleasant occasion and best wishes for many more years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bailey
Bailey
Sacred Concert Draws Crowd at Chau Tauqua Park
A large audience attended yesterday afternoon’s sacred concert by the Bethel A M E church choir at Chau tauqua Park. The program featured solos and choruses, invocations, scripture reading, and an offering for the local church fund.
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Chautauqua Park
Bethel A. M. E
Carpenter
The
Free Methodist Church
Stovall
W. Luther Bright
L. J. Phillips
Presiding
Vacation Ends in Tragedy as Ben Gossick Child Dies
George Gossick five year old son of Ben Gossick died during a vacation visit with brother Harlan in Claude Texas. The death followed illness and the family learned of the loss through messages as relatives return home. Survived by Sadie Mary Louise Clarke and Harlan, the funeral is expected Tuesday.
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George
Ben Gossick
East Broadway
Harlan
Claude
Texas
Sadie
Mary Louise
Clarke
Remains of George Gos Sick Returned to Claude Family
The remains of George Gos Sick, who died Friday morning in Claude Texas, arrived in this city last night with sisters Sadie and Mary Louise and brothers Harlan and Clark. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 30 at the Christian church with Rev Whurch in charge.
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George Gossick
Claude
Texas
Sadie
Mary Louise
Harlan and Clark
The
Christian Church
Iowa Ama tuer association league fixes July August schedule
Managers of the Iowa Amateur association arranged July and August games with a plan to meet next month for September. A Fairfield at Eldon game moved from July 19 to July 16. Mt. Pleasant plays Wapello today and Eldon tomorrow. Umpire Weibly hired for the rest of the season amid crowd criticism of his base decisions at Mt. Pleasant home games.
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Iowa Amatuer Association
Fairfield
Eldon
Mt. Pleasant
Wapello
Weibly
Miss Myrtle Pence Hosts Jefferson County Telephone Force Party
Miss Myrtle Pence entertained the Jefferson County Telephone office force at her South Sixth street home on Saturday evening for guest Miss Leta Pearl Riggs of Oskaloosa. The group arrived around eight, enjoyed music and social games, shared tales of telephone work, and refreshments were served about ten.
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Myrtle Pence
Jefferson County
South Sixth Street
Leta Pearl Riggs
Oskaloosa
Pence
Tim
Miss Pence
Eldon Drops From League In Iowa Amateur Play
The Iowa Amateur association loses Eldon from a three club league after manager Ramser informed President Laird Eldon would not tour this week. Fairfield Mt Pleasant and Wapello remain, Columbus Junction may join. Mt Pleasant defeats Eldon 1 0 in a disputed ninth inning, Eldon forfeits, later changed to Eldon win. rain curtails Wapello game 1 1.
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Iowa Amateur Association
Ramser
Eldon
Laird
Columbus Junction
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Wapello
Lyons
Tallman
Mr. Pleasant
Fire damages Dysart home. firemen extinguish blaze quickly
The Keokuk Gate City reports the Dysart residence at Eighth and Grand Avenue was set ablaze last evening shortly after eight while the family was away. A basement mattress burned, smoke filled the house, and the fire department responded swiftly. Spontaneous combustion is suspected. Mr Dysart thanked the firemen with a box of cigars this morning.
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Keokuk Gate City
Paul Dysart
Eighth End
Grand Avenue
Dysart
Fairfield Votes for Bigger and Better Sewers Plan
Fairfield city council in a special session decided to pursue larger sewerage with state legislature support. Mayor J Fred Clarke was instructed to hire a top engineer to estimate costs while funding moves include drip well plugs and iron approaches to replace brick crossings and curb puddles after recent heavy rains.
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Fairfield
J. Fred Clarke
C. J Fulton
Rollin J. Wilson
J. C Thorne
Clarke
Miss Ella Risk Dies Suddenly in Brighton Home
Miss Ella Risk, a well known Brighton resident and sister of Charles C. Risk of this city, died suddenly at her home this morning after retiring in good health the prior evening. Relatives were awakened by her coughing and medical help arrived too late. the exact cause could not be determined.
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Ella Risk
Brighton
Miss Risk
Miss Rick
Charles C. Risk
Funeral for Miss Ella Risk Held in Brighton
Miss Ella Risk dies suddenly at her Brighton home from heart failure. Her funeral is set for Thursday afternoon at 2 30 with many residents expected to attend.
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Ella Risk
Brighton
Miss Risk
Captain Johnson Lectures at Armory on Small Arms
Capt. John, inspector of small arms practice for the 54th Regiment and from Fairfield, visited Burlington and delivered a lecture to Company H at the armory last evening.
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Burlington
Johnson
Fairfield
54Th Regiment
Co. H
Armory
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L. P. Quinn
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Daly
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