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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
2
The Ladies Improvement Association circulates a call to Fairfield residents to cut grass and weeds and keep streets clean by August 1. The campaign seeks block chairmen and coordinated action to make Fairfield a cleaner, more beautiful city with a banner block of neatness.
The Mt Pleasant Journal and Burlington Hawk Eye clash over Iowa Amateur standings. Laird warns Eldon games dropped, Springer's Wapello move mirrors. Fairfield favored to win. Mt Pleasant boosts White Sox funds, while Wapello strengthens lineup with Tallman, Lynn. Over $200 raised for team support.
Des Moines reports a heated sheriffs meeting over the planned 1910 execution of John Junkin for the murder of Clara Rosen. Debate centers on which county must perform the hanging and a proposed device to avoid personal risk, with toekomst plans for the July 31 date.
The record from Appanoose county Iowa in vaca tion shows defendant John Junkin challenging jury instructions. The jail term or life option instruction was refused by the court and noted with exception. County Attorney R W Smith in closing argument addressed the jury with remarks ending abruptly in the excerpt.
Mrs. Marshall Chilcott hosted the Methodist church choir last evening on South Depot street. The group practiced an hour for Sunday services and enjoyed social time with ice cream and cake before departing.
The Darnaby Stock Company ended a week long engagement in Fairfield with a packed tent audience. The closing comedy Married Life drew huge laughs as an excellent orchestra enhanced the program. The company moved on to Washington this week yesterday.
A preliminary meeting in Fairfield last night sparked enthusiasm for a local Sons of Veterans organization. William E. Donaldson was named temporary chairman and Joe Crail secretary, with a committee of Ray Maxwell Charles S Crail and J P Starr to arrange a larger gathering on August 9 at the Grand Army Hall to formalize the group.
Miss Ina Farmer spent Sunday with friends in Perlee. Miss Anna Peterson ended her visit with her parents near Perlee and returned to work in Ottumwa. Miss Ruby Callender from Guelph Ontario is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Louden on West Washington Street.
Mrs Gertrude James died Saturday afternoon at her parents home near Fairfield after a few months of tuberculosis. Her husband Emery N James was killed March 31 in Washington Iowa. Four children survive Carl nine Fred eight Fay six Dora eighteen months. Funeral was at the Rasmus home conducted by Rev J Whurch.
Mrs Stansberry and son Fred started to Denver on Wednesday for an extended visit. L Leedy visited Ottumwa Wednesday. Ed Glotfelty of Fairfield visited Friday. Mrs James Young of Fairfield spent part of the week here. Mrs W E Cowen not quite as well. Thrashing began with three carloads of wheat this week. Mrs J R Laughlin and Miss Goldie Anderson returned from TuesdayRick where they had been visiting all week. J Mary and wife visited Libertyville friends Friday and Saturday. Ladies Aid entertained Saturday afternoon at Mrs Nina Youmans. Prof Chas Carter has house completed and cellar cemented this week. Roy Price moved into his new house Friday. Mr and Mrs Harris rejoice over a new girl. Ants and Miss Slump spent Saturday at the Boley home. Uncle Tom’s Cabin showed Friday night to a full house. Miss Myrtle Rum spending a few days at the Stansberry home.
Miss Bernice Childress who has been visiting Miss Bernice Snyder returned yesterday to her home in Oskaloosa. Mrs. Mark Doughty who has been quite ill is reported as slowly improving.
The regular biennial meeting of Louden Machinery Company traveling salesmen is held this week in the city. Representatives visit local factories and discuss product lines as the firm advances a new Albany New York branch to be opened by August first with Otto Stichter named manager.
E Shaw left for Independance Kansas in the morning. William F E Hartmann returned from Salem where he had been visiting friend Miss Sylvia McDowell. Mrs John McGlade and her Corydon son are visiting her mother Mrs J E Cummings on South Court Street.
The Leggett House in Iowa undergoes interior redecorating including parlor dining room several bedrooms and wash room. New proprietor George Blake installs card system and combination mail and key rack to speed guest service and office work.
A surprise wedding was held last evening at seven o'clock at the North Court street home of Mr. and Mrs E. G. Coleton. Miss Tressa Way and Edwin M. Krum exchanged vows in a small ceremony conducted by Rev. G W. Burch. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D R. Way, is well regarded in the city. the groom, a painter, is described as industrious. The couple will reside with the Coletons for the time being.
Mrs. Lou Westwelt of Chicago visits her mother and sister Mrs. Alex Easton in Fairfield. Miss Gladys Norris returns from Corning. Mrs. Llwellyn of Las Cruces visits her parents Mr and Mrs John Atkinson. Dr W S Johnston of Corning visits J C Norris. Mrs M Renshaw of Des Moines arrives for Son and Beatty family visit. Elizabeth Whitney and Miss Mary Brown travel to Seattle Exposition. John McClain and Harry Shillerstrom travel to Seattle and western points. A group from Fairfield visits Bernhart after noon to Ruth Whitmore’s home with several area youths and couples.
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