Death of Floyd J. Bell in Farm Accident near Fairfield
Floyd J. Bell aged 20 died after severe injuries from a pitch fork incident while harvesting hay at John Heald’s farm northwest of Fairfield. He had slid from a hay mow onto a fork left on a wagon, tearing his intestines. Funeral plans note he would have turned 21 in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd J. Bell
J. F Bell
John Heald
Fairfield
Mr. Bell
Heald
Hale
William Dro
Kilbourne
Bell
Mr. Heald
Mrs Alice Booker Hosts Dinner Party Honor Guest Mrs Wilson Reed
Mrs Alice Booker entertained last evening with a four course dinner at the Leggett House for a guest identified as Mrs Wilson Reed of Clarinda. Seated guests included Mesdames Gaines Stevenson Wilson Leggett Jordan Fry Junkin Smith and others with Miss Nellie Jordan Miss Mary Harkness and Mrs Robert Crail of Kansas City among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Rooster
Wilson Reed
Clarinda
Joseph Bradley
Leggett House
Mesdames L
Gaines
Hugh Stevenson
J.P. Wilson Jr
D. Leggett
Arthur Jordan
R. F. Wilson
E.R. Smith
R. Fry
C. M Junkin
A. E. Smith
Lucian Marey
Nellie Jordan
Mary Harkness
Robert Crail
Kansas City
Local Residents Attend Meetings and Plan Travels
Miss Bessie Clarke returned from Burlington after attending the Ladies Missionary Society annual meeting. Several others announce upcoming trips to Denver Seattle or Boise City. Floyd Bell's remains are moved to Kilbourne for burial. Mary Kelly visits Houghton. Mrs Edward Campbell and Miss Elizabeth Farmer depart for Michigan.
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Bessie Clarke
Burlington
The
Ladies Missionary Society
Edward Campbell
Elizabeth Farmer
Thompson Home
Michigan
Convention to be Held in Salina at Presbyterian Church
A Sunday school convention will be held at the Salina Presbyterian church next Sunday. Sessions run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a basket dinner, a large crowd expected, and programs led by Supt. Krumholtz President J D Bates Rev Byers Mayor Ogden Gust Scott A J Hanson C S McCracken TH Heaton A F Cassel C M Glass C T Reynolds M Mackey Ed Hendricks M S Randall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Salina
Supt. Krumholtz
J. D. Bates
Byers
Ogden
Gust Scott
A. J. Hanson
C S. McCracken
TH. Heaton
A. F Cassel
C. M. Glass
C T. Reynolds
M. Mackey
Ed Hendricks
M. S Randall
Girls Entertain Visiting Friends At Luncheon
Miss Louise Manatrey hosted about fifteen girls for a noon luncheon at her home to honor visiting visitors. Miss Carrie Stubbs acted as hostess at her grandmother Mrs. D P Stubbs home. The afternoon featured music and games with a delicious menu and cheerful refreshments enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Manatrey
Carrie Stubbs
Manatrey
Miss Stubbs
D. P Stubbs
Local social notes from Brighton to Ottumwa visits
Ray Baker Earl Vandagriff and Misses Myrtle Maddox and Beulah West attended the funeral of Miss Ellen Risk in Brighton yesterday. Miss Minnie Pattison of Siloam Springs Ark who had been visiting here left for Ottumwa. Mrs S A Myers and daughter Miss Della Sawtelle visited friends in Burlington yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Baker
Earl Vandagriff
Myrtle Maddox
Beulah West
Brighton
Ellen Risk
Minnie Pattison
Siloam Springs, Ark
Ottumwa
S. A Myers
Della Sawtelle
Burlington
COLLETT NEWS HIGHLIGHTS AND LOCAL GOSSIP
Mr Henry and Elbert Lawson spent Tuesday in Burlington. Drylander from near Boone visited with Miss Ethel Anderson. Lawson family hosts Lida Lawson and Willis McKee, while Will McCreery visited Packwood. Greer McKee and family spent Friday with Willis. A tramp visited the vicinity last Friday begging for money with varied stories. Miss Ethel Helms is reported very ill with typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Elbert Lawson
Burlington
Drylander
Near Boone
Ethel Anderson
Rah Lawson
Lida Lawson
Willis McKee
Jimmie Lawson
Will McCreery
Packwood
Greer McKee
Willis
Ethel Helms
Local Notes and Movements Round Lockridge
Mrs B Tennant of Burlington visits relatives here. G Robison moves into new home. Flanders family from Morning Sun visit. Contractor Larson and crew build new school. Walter Smithberg visits Monmouth. Dawn Craft ship two carloads of hogs. John Klinehan buys threshing outfit. Charles Hilderbrand travels to New York with two carloads of horses. A B S Ketcham resigns as operator and returns to Leon. Herbert Hult visits Burlington. Henry Erickson heads to Nebraska for summer. Henry Danielson purchases Carlson farm and sells store stake to L Graff. Charles Kirk returns from Ottumwa trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Tennant
Burlington
G. Robison
Ketcham
Leon
Herbert Hult
Henry Erickson
Nebraska
Henry Danielson
Carlson Farm
L. Graff
Charles Kirk
Ottumwa
Carnaby Stolo at Kirksville Portals airdome Impresses Patrons
Daily Express reports Carnaby Stock Company at Kirksville airdome delivering quality music and drama. The nine piece orchestra and high production values drew representative citizens who praised the show as an entertainment value. Mr Darnaby and J Le Comte are noted for reliable performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Leslie Carter
Portal
Airdome
Ovider
Kille
New York
Darances
Kirksville
Darnaby
J. le Comte
Esville
Holy City
Morestock Company
Gobble Addition
Main
Dison
Architect Holsman in Fairfield for Chapel Plans
Henry K. Holsman of Chicago, designer of the Barhydt Memorial Chapel, meets Fairfield college trustees to review partial plans. Past projects include Fairfield and Foster halls Library and Trustee Gymnasium. Work to begin soon with foundation set for early fall and completion by commencement next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry K. Holsman
Chicago
Fairfield
College Board of Trustees
Holsman
Foster
Parsons
Barget
Burlington
Iowa National Guard Receives New Uniforms for Camp
Des Moines reports the Iowa National Guard outfitted with new uniforms including breeches puttees boots and service dress. Officers and soldiers will carry army blue and olive drab ensembles to encampments enhancing appearance and discipline.
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Des Moines
Offire
Iowa National Guard
Fra
Adj
Guy E. Logan
Iowa
United States Army
States
Thei Guard
Japanese Tea Party Delights Evergreen Lodge Members
Evergreen lodge No. 35 Degree of Honor held a Japanese Tea party at Mrs. Claude Bowermaster's home. About twenty five members enjoyed lantern lit lawn, social games, and two course refreshments. Mrs. Orville Johnson won a china tea set. Miss Etta Arnett earned a china plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Bowermaster
Sixth and
Broadway
Orville Johnson
Etta Arnett
Luther Leaguers Hold Pleasant Eng lish Lutheran Meeting
The Luther Leaguers of the English Lutheran church met at 5 o'clock in the church parsonage for a profitable session. New members were added as others were invited and a League picnic was planned. The evening ended with social time, music, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Leaguers
Assignees Notice in Fairfield Iowa 1999
ID Green of Fairfield Iowa assigns his property to creditors under a general assignment recorded in Jefferson County Iowa All creditors must present claims within three months from June 14 1999 Witness B T Raines posted in Fairfield Iowa June 14 1999
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ID. Green
Fairfield
Iowa
County Recorder
Jefferson County
Green
Pairfield
B. T. Raines
Brick for Sale at Five Per Thousand
Second hand good clean bricks for sale at five dollars per thousand. Location at the old Seminary. Contact Robert F. Ratcliff. 413.
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Robert F. Ratcliff
Farmers Must Cut Their Weeds Across Iowa and Illinois
The Iowa and Illinois road asked the railroad commission to enforce a weed control law on railroad land and urge farmers to clear weeds from their fields and along fences. The commission vows strict enforcement, noting the need for farmers to prevent weed spread to highways and fields, per the two states’ noxious weed list including quack grass and Canada thistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa and
Ilinois
Railroad Commission
Iowa
Illinois
Commission
Mr. Ketchum
Boil Your Water Dear Sir Warns of Typhoid in Fairfield
Editor J Fred Clarke warns Fairfield residents of typhoid fever risk after heavy rains and surface-well water. He advises all citizens to drink only boiled water until supply purity is assured.
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Fairfield
J. Fred Clarke
Post Office Inspector Harris Visits Fairfield Lodge Guest
Il en Harris visits with his mother Mrs Anna Harris as Fairfield lodge No 6291 O F meets at 8 pm. John Lindbloom leaves for Canada for several months. Otto Anderson on sick list near East Washington Street. Mr and Mrs Isaac Archibald of Glasgow guests at daughter Mrs Cora’s home.
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Ilen Harris
Mrs
Anna Harris
Otto Anderson
East Washington Street
Isaac Archibald
Glasgow
Cora Anderson
Harvest and rain mark visit and community events in Blackhawk
John Holcomb and wife from Montana visited his old home in Blackhawk while 75 attended an ice cream supper by the Ladies Sewing Society at Darwin Teeter’s. Mrs. Jennie Prince led a 37 attendee meeting, and a calico dress sewing circle invites all to attend without dues. A mower and binder chorus filled the air as Edith Teeter and Charlotte visited Ottumwa friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Holcomb
Montana
John
Darwin
Ladies Sewing Society
Ditmar
Jennie Prince
Edith Teeter
Charlotte
Ottumwa
Garry Minster
Will Holcomb
Jim
Ile
John Heald
Floyd Bell
Mr. Heald
Farmington Man Arrested In Maubray Swindle Case
Farmington resident Thomas Robinson was arrested at his home on conspiracy charges connected to a Maubray gang swindle. He is said to have been an agent or member of the gang linked to fake horse races in Farmington and other towns. An arrest warrant and $2,000 bond were involved, with ongoing investigations into other alleged gang members and related losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikes
Maubray
Council Bluffs
Fairfield
Thomas Robinson
Farmington
Pottawattomei County
Robinson
Ellery Bowman
Maybray
Post Office Department
Orson Newberry
Agryle
Pottawattomie County
Post Office
Swenson
McCord
Keokuk
Ma~ Bray
Justice Gardner
J.S. Swenson
T S. Robinson
L. B. Cousins
W. H. Barton
E. G. Allspaugh
van Buren County
Postoffice
Breakfast Party At The Golf Links
A breakfast event at the Golf House entertained visiting young girls hosted by Mrs. E Beck and Miss Elma Gregg. The three course meal featured green and white decor with Japanese fans as favors and place cards listing several girls including Margaret Tomlinson Louise Stanton Kathryn Turney and Florence Tomlinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Beck
Elma Gregg
Margaret Tomlinson
Dorothea Tomlinson
Mildred Bishop
Margaret Stanton
Louise Stanton
Louise Manatrey
Carrie Stubbs
Kathryn Turney
Margaret Turney
Annie Humphrey
Elizabeth Leggett
Helen Hammond
Gale Heflin
Elizabeth Bock
Florence Tomlinson
Local residents begin visits to various states this week
Mrs. Charles Fligg travelled to Birmingham for a short visit while George Gibson departed for Conway Texas for several weeks. Mrs. Vinnie Brumback left for Indiana and Illinois to visit friends. Fred Neibert departed for Galesburg to visit his cousin Roy Breckenmak and planned a stop in Rock before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fligg
Birmingham
George Gibson
Conway
Texas
Vinnie Brumback
Indiana
Illinois
Fred Neibert
Galesburg
Roy Breckenmak
Rock
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WH. Pence
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J Hs. Mikesell
Boise City
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Louis Thoma
Anna
Penn Sappenfield
Davenport
Mary Kelly
Carroll
Covention
Collett
Lockridge
Carnaby Stolo
ALL Neweek
H. K. Holsman
Parsons Chapel
OWA
Daily Journal
Fairfield Lodge
John Lindbloom
Canada
Blackhawk
Mabray
Golf Links
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