Civil War Veteran Peter I Halston Dies in Fairfield
Peter I. Halston, a Civil War veteran born January 1, 1810 near Wooster Ohio, died at his West Grimes street home at 12 10 PM after a ten week illness. He enlisted in the 50th Minors Infantry in 1861 and later moved to Iowa with wife Elizabeth Van Sant. Surviving children include Mrs J E McDaniel Mrs Laura Walker Anna Blanche Charles and Fred Haiston. Funeral Friday at 4 PM from his home, Rev Smith of the Baptist church officiating with old soldiers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter I. Halston
West Grimes Street
Haiston
Fairfield
Mr. Halston
Wooster
Ohio
50Th Minors Infantry
Iowa
Elizabeth van Sant
Washington County
Brighton
John
J. E. McDaniel
Laura Walker
Anna Haiston
Blanche Haiston
Charles Haiston
City
Fred Haiston
Davenport
Mr. Traiston
Mary Hamilton
Albany
Ind
L. D. Haiston
de Soto
Jerome Haiston
Hastings
Nebraska
Beards a Health Menace Warns Doctor Kepford
A. E. Kepford, noted city warrior against tuberculosis, warns that men with beards or mustaches risk infection and declares whiskers unsanitary and a public health menace. He notes past ideas like banning kissing babies and suggests boards be abolished as part of his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Kepford
Towa
Kepford
West
Senate Passes Tariff Measure In 45 to 34 Vote
The tariff bill cleared the Senate at just after 11 p m with 45 votes to 34 Republicans voting no. McEnery of Louisiana was the sole Democrat in support. The measure, now about 400 paragraphs, faced 40 Senate amendments and moves toward House consideration with no delay anticipated.
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Cummins
Dolliver
Burkett
Brown
Beveridge
Bristow
Clapp
Crawford
LaFollette
Nelson
Washington
Senate
Ind
Kan
Neb
Minn
S. D
Wis
Bradley
Curtis
United States
Finance Committee
House
Dalzell
Rules Committee
Payne
N. Y
Suffragists Hear King Appeal Brought to Home Secretary
London July 9 eight women representatives led by Mrs Despard met Home Secretary Gladstone after a direct appeal to the king. He gave a courteous audience read the petition and spoke sympathetically noting he could not commit the government. He promised to forward the petition to the king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Secretary
London
Gladstone
Crisis Near in Persia as Shah Prepares for Refuge
London reports a rising crisis in Persia with rumors of renewed fighting. The shah has prepared to seek refuge in a foreign legation if his troops fail to stop the nationalist advance. Yet news of the Russian landing at Enzeli boosts Teheran confidence that the nationalist plans may be overturned.
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Shah
London
Teheran
Enzeli
Martial law in southern Cape Breton coal fields
Glace Bay July 9 martial law prevails in the southern Cape Breton coal fields. Troops guard the Dominion company collieries and an attempt will be made to operate the mines under military protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Glace Bay
C. B
Cape Breton Coal Fields
Dominion Company
Marquis de Gallifet Dies After Third Attack
Paris reports the death of Marquis de Gallifet former minister of war. He suffered an apoplectic attack on Sunday marking his third such episode in recent months.
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Marquis de Gallifet
Paris
Jefferson county coal and mineral venture draws farmer backing
A Jefferson county effort to form a company to prospect for natural gas oil coal and minerals gains strong farmer support. They cite Fairfield coal consumption of about 750 000 bushels yearly and argue savings in freight if a local vein is found. Experts suggest potential for gas oil and coal on county lands.
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Jefferson County
A. B. Rodgers
Fairfield
Stever
Ottumwa Girl Is Bride Of J B Liblin
John B. Liblin formerly of this city and Miss Elanora Thompson of Ottumwa were quietly married at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage yesterday at two o'clock. Rev. C L Tennant conducted the ceremony in the presence of the necessary witnesses. They will reside in Ottumwa. Liblin, an Adventist supporter, is known for his religious writings on the Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Liblin
Elanora Thompson
Ottumwa
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. L. Tennant
Liblin
Joyner Heads Education Association In Fight Over Textbook Prices
Denver July 9 James Yadkin Joyner superintendent of public instruction of North Carolina was elected president of the National Education association over Benjamin Blewitt of St Louis and Dr J H Phillips of Birmingham Alabama Supporters call this a victory against any reduction in school text book prices The association also opposed fraternities in high schools and explored simplified spelling while San Francisco was chosen as the next meeting place.
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Denver
James Yadkin Joyner
Public Instruction
North Carolina
National Education Association
Joyner
Benjamin Blewitt
St. Louis
J. H. Phillips
Birmingham
Ala
San Francisco
June History in Jefferson County Highlights and Tragedies
June brought cooler early days and hot late days across Jefferson County with frequent rains, a drop in King road drag use, robust haymaking, and abundant cherry and strawberry crops. The month saw multiple fires and deaths, several weddings at homes of parents, and prominent burials including Durr, Amelia White, Matthias Grimes, William Brown, and Anna Simons.
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Jefferson County
the Ledger
Lockridge
John H. Hugilin
D. M Glass
Batavia
Harvey IL. Easton
Emma Irwin
Zion
Franklin
Raney
Hazel Z. Workman
Parsons College
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Douglas B. Coop
Mary J. Moriarty
William H. Foster
Jeanette Pattison
Ballard Hall
Foster
Thomas D. Foster
Clarence A. Johnson
Esther Linderson
Fred Ricksher
Jennie Foote
Durr
Switzerland
Ireland
Anna Simons
Local social notes and transfers in Liberty Ville area
Mrs John Glotfelty sustained only slight injuries in an accident last week. Mr and Mrs John Countryman visited West Grove and attended a celebration at Douds Leando. Social events included a Monday reception at the M EF parsonage for Miss Mira, a Sunday dinner at J O Boyds, and visits by the Hurst family from Albia. The Free Methodist tent meetings continue. Property transfers include Dr S K Davis buying Preston Ashmead property and Ashmead buying John Salady property, plus Zane Eyestone purchasing the Royston Ashmead implement store. Mrs Mary Omblebaugh of Rock Island spent a few days locally, and Mrs Leedy hosted dinner for Mr and Mrs John Winn of Shenandoah.
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John Glotfelty
John Countryman
West Grove
Douds- Leando
Burlington
M. EF. Parsonage
Rey
Hebner
Mira
J. O. Boyd
James Hurst
Albia
Hurst
K Davis
Preston Ashmead
John Salady
Zane Eyestone
Royston and Ashmead
Mary Omblebaugh
Rock Island
Leedy
John Winn
Shenandoah
Miss Nina Fry Returns to Oakland for Railroad Stenography
Miss Nina Fry, who spent several weeks with her parents, has returned to Oakland, California, where she will resume her position as a stenographer in a railroad office.
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Nina Fry
Oakland
California
Rains Delays Rock Island Passenger Traffic Through Iowa
Floods in Kansas and nearby regions cripple Rock Island railroad service in this Iowa segment. Only two trains daily remain in operation, local runs at 10:30 am and 10:50 pm westbound, and 5:30 pm and 3:50 am eastbound. Ticket sales are halted beyond Princeton, Missouri.
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Kansas
Rock Island
Iowa
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Princeton
Here
Barn Burned Near Birmingham After Lightning Strike
A large barn owned by George Kerr southeast of Birmingham was struck by lightning last evening and burned to the ground. No livestock were harmed but a large quantity of grain was destroyed amid a heavy overnight rain.
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Birmingham
George Kerr
Personal notices from Friday’s Daily reveal local moves
Miss Lulu Young attended Ottumwa street fair. J M Hammer returns to Roths store after a week illness. Rev Nat Childs travels to Washington to help conduct a funeral. Carl McFadden visits Ottumwa. Mrs Fred Raible visits Dave Bush at his country home. Myrtle and Blanche Banta go to Ottumwa for the street fair. Eva McDaniel leaves Ottumwa after her grandfather P I Halston’s death. Mrs James Coder and daughter return from Washington. Attorney J A Huglin visits Rippey and Dayton. Pearl Prather visits Miss Francis Hutchinson. Mrs Mary Hamilton of Branson attends funeral of her brother P Haiston. Mr and Mrs Bert Schuler of Canton stay with Mr and Mrs Murdock. Alice McCullough of Omaha arrives to visit Mary Bean. Fairfield lodge No 629 I O O F meets at eight. Mt Pleasant baseball team arrives for Fairfield game. Mrs Walter Harris and children return from Hedrick and Ottumwa. Dr Alice M Stark rests from practice at Gregg home. Rev T Pool preaches at the Methodist church returning to Wapello after absence. he is warmly greeted by friends.
Real Estate Transfers Listed With Dates and Amounts
A compilation of real estate transfers dated June 26 to July 5 names buyers and sellers, lots, tracts, and acres in multiple subdivisions and counties. Notable entries include Floyd R. Gambell acquisitions totaling several parcels, and transfers involving Emma Glotfelty, Harriet G. Batchelder, and Alzina Robertson with varying prices from 390 to 4,500 dollars.
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L. Dudgeon
Floyd R. Gambell
Dudgeon & Gambell
Linby
Fred G. Brown
C. J. Fray
E. D. Salladay
Josephine Salladay
Alzina Robertson
Feairfield
Augusta Carlson
Husband
E. R. Smith
Thomas Jones
Lukas Zaharyas
Fairfield Chautauqua to Run August Sixth Annual Assembly
The Fairfield Chautauqua association prepares for its sixth annual assembly set for August 11 to 20. A published Chautauqua handbook highlights Fairfield’s railroad access, schools, Parsons College, parks, and facilities. It outlines Chautauqua Park, the association's equipment, and a detailed daily program featuring James E. Watson, Florence Maybrick, Gov. John A. Johnson, Kryl's Band, Opie Read, and Ex-Gov. Richard Yates.
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Fairfield Chautauqua Association
Fairfield
Parsons College
Chautauqua Park
H. Heaton
Iowa
James E. Watson
Florence Maybrick
John A. Johnson
Kryl
Opie Read
Richard Yates
Murderer Cries For Death After Fort Des Moines Killing
Corporal Lisle Crabtree, blamed for the killing of Captain John Raymond, attempted suicide in his cell at Fort Des Moines. He is restrained to the floor under close guard as his plea of not guilty on grounds of mental condition is considered.
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Crabtree
Des Moines
Corporal Lisle Crabtree
Captain John Raymond
Fort Des Moines
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Peter Halston
Wantada
The
Daily Journal
Tarife
Persia
J.B. Liblin
Liberty Ville
Lulu Young
J. M. Hammer
Roth’s
Nat Childs
Carl McFadden
Fred Raible
Dave Bush
Myrtle
Blanche Banta
Eva McDaniel
P. I. Halston
James Coder
J. A. Huglin
Rippey
Dayton
Pearl Prather
Francis Hutchinson
P. Haiston
Bert Schuler
Canton, Ill
Charles Murdock
Alice McCullough
Omaha, Neb
Mary Bean
Fairfield Lodge
Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant Fairfield
Walter Harris
Hedrick and
Alice M. Stark
Gregg
East Washington Street
Wapello
Rev
T. Pool
Methodist Church
Storm Lake
Pool
Raymond Dashes
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