Arrest of Jefferson County Republican Publisher for Libel
George H. Frasher publisher was arrested on a criminal libel charge after a Fairfield Opera House article accused J. A. West and others of misconduct. He waived examination, bound over to Grand Jury, with $1,000 bond. Accusation stems from May 1909 publication in the Jefferson County Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Harris
Gladys Ketcham
Pearl Easter
George H. Frazer
Jefferson County
Republican Pyas
Frasher
D. B Wilson
George W. White
Moving Picture
TL Frasher
Jefferson
Iowa
J. A. West
Wace Glasgow
Citizns
Michigan
Pairfield
HW. O. Wilkes
Vace Glasgow
Osatie Harris
Miss Pearl Easter
Citiens
Fairfield Jefferson County
Towa
LA. West
Wace Glassrow
J. A West
Jefferson County Republican
Sears
J. A. Weet
J. O. Wilkes
Rosie Herris
Pearl Easte
Moving Picture Machine
A. A. West
H. , O. Wilkes
Gladys Keitcham
Rosie Harris
Virand Opera House
Republican
Lowa
Indianapolis
George W. Thompson
Thompson
Iowa City
Ila
Bert Reppert
Maude Kartzen Meyer
Livery Stock Sold In Fairfield Closure
Art Donovan has sold his livery barn on East Burlington Street to George H. Israel and son who have moved in. Donovan plans to move to a farm. The Israels, already experienced in Fairfield, operated a livery on West Burlington Street for two years and will serve patrons of the former Donovan barn well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art ‘Donavon
East Burlington Street
George H. ‘Israel
Miss Stanford Weds R. W. Harris in Quiet City Ceremony
Miss Bertha F. Stanford and Robert Wayne Harris were married last evening at 8 o’clock in the Methodist church parsonage. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. L. Tennant with only relatives present. The bride, an operator at Bell Telephone, is well known here, and Harris works with his brother in the local blacksmith shop on West Briggs street. They will reside in the city and have already received warm congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Bertha Fh. Stanford
Robert Wayne Harris
L. Tennant
Hiarris
Bell Telephone Company
Harris
Annat Harris
West Briggs Street
Mrs. Harris
Cedar Hill Accidents and Work Gain Attention
Cedar Hill witnessed a wagon incident when George Reidal upset a load of hay and sprained his ankle, hindering walking. Four new teams started work on Monday, while Charles Curtis drove a team into a pit and was badly bruised. County Supervisors visited the hill to inspect progress. Duglas Wilson of Birmingham spent Monday in Fairfield. Frank Curtis visited his father, and Hance Peterson visited Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reidal
Cedar Hill
Charles Curtis
Duglas Wilson
Birmingham
Fairfield
Frank Curtis
Hance Peterson
Burlington
Beckwith School Attendance Record Highlighted
Beckwith school reported a strong attendance record for the spring term with several students noted for perfect spelling by Clarence McCormick and others listed as present or tardy. Families, visits, and mumps among Miss Clara Byer are also mentioned alongside a pleasant picnic and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Huff
Pairfield
Lotridge
J. P. Manatrey
Elmer Hollander
Victor Jacobson
Clara Byer
Beckwith
Neitther
Effie Johnson
Clar‘nce
Mary McCormick
Mahlon McCormick
Harry Anderson
Ala Green
Carl ‘Edmund
Elsie Green
Eva
Myrtle
Belle Hollander
Clarence McCormick
Memorial Day Service in Glasgow Sets Program and Location
Memorial Day will be observed on Sunday May 30 at 2 PM. If weather allows services occur in the grove near the G A R Hall otherwise in the M E church. Master Paul Bishop will recite Lincoln's Gettysburg address. Prof H M Gage of Fairfield will give the principal address. Davidson's Drum Corps will provide music. After church services a procession under Comrade Albert Howell will go to the cemetery for graveside remarks and a portion of the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Hall
M. EB
Paul Bishop
Lincoln
Gettysburg
H. M. Gage
Fairfield
Davidson
Mrs Derman and Effie Visit Lambert Home in Denison
Mrs Abigail Derman and her granddaughter Miss Effie of Denison Texas are guests at the Lambert residence on South Depot street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail Derman
Effie
Denison, Texas
Lambert
South Depot Street
Spring Promise of Better Health with Foley Urine Laxative
An advertisement claims Foley's Urine Laxative clears the system and stimulates the liver and other organs to improve complexion and overall well being for the spring season. Bradshaw & Co promotes the product as a cure for constipation and liver trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
L. 8. Bradshaw & Co
Parsons College Commencement Program Schedule
Schedule outlines commencement week events at Parsons College with a new gymnasium dedication. Activities span June 4 to June 10, including graduation exercises, Baccalaureate Sermon, Senior Sing-Out, Valedictory, Dedication of the Trustee Gymnasium, and an Alumni Banquet hosted at various campus and church locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Presbyterian Church
Parsons
College
The
Christian Association
John
Abels
Washington
Board of Trustees
Trustee
Business Meeting
John Balcom Shaw
D. D
Chicago
Quiet Jefferson marriage of Minnie Booth and Edgar Neiswanger
Miss Minnie Booth and Edgar T. Neiswanger were married at Rev. S. B. Ross's residence two miles north of the city. The ceremony occurred at 8 o clock with only witnesses present. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Susan Booth, is praised for thrift and accomplishments. The groom is Center township assessor and a respected farmer. they will reside on a nearby farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Booth
Edgar __T. Neiswanger
Jefferson County
S. B. ‘Ross
Rev. Ross
Susanna Booth
Neiswanger
Center Township
Riverside visitors greet T. B. Allender home guest list
Misses Gertrude Myrtle and Wilmaetta Allender of Riverside arrive for a morning visit at the T. B. Allender home. Messrs Lawrence and Ed Stephenson hosted several couples of young people last evening in Libertyville, and all report a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude
Myrtle
Wilmaetta Allender
Riverside
California
T. B. Allender
Lawrence
Stephenson
Libertyville
Chicago Couple Visit Then Head East for Short Stay
Mr and Mrs Frank Stewart of Chicago who were visiting relatives here went to Washington last night for a brief stay. They will visit Crawfordsville before returning. A.W Peck father of Mrs D L Glass died yesterday afternoon at 145 o'clock after a cancer illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Glass left last night for Ottumwa to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stewart
Chicago
Washington
Crawfordsville
Income Tax Postponed Over Sugar Schedule Clash
In a 50 to 33 vote the Senate postponed further action on the income tax tariff matter until June 10 while keeping the sugar schedule in play. A pair of amendments to remove the Dutch standard and cut refined sugar duties were defeated, signaling a brewing conflict between cane and beet sugar interests as Cummins argues for tighter sugar-trust limits. Porto Rican affairs also dominated House debate as members backed a reform bill amid protests of carpetbag rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Washington
Senate
Bailey
Aldrich
Louisiana
Foster
McEnery
American Sugar Refining Company
Smith
Mich
United States
Roman
Porto Rico
Douglas
Olmstead
Scott
Martin
Coolo
Garrett
Tenn
Larringa
Wright brothers celebration invitation sent to envoys
Congressman J. M. Cox sent invitations to the diplomatic corps in Washington for the Wright brothers celebration in Dayton on June 17 and 18. The event will honor the Wrights and their aviation milestones in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
J. M. Cox
Washington
Presbyterians Ban Tobacco and Debate Saloon Licenses
The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church urged ministers to petition Congress to curb liquor shipments and stop prohibition-era mail ads. A resolution to have Presbyterian judges refuse saloon licenses was defeated after debate. Nashville, Tenn., was chosen for the 1910 assembly location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Temperance Committee
Taft
William
Eliot
Harvard
Congress
Prohibition
Ellsworth Rich
Watsonville
Cal
Rich
Pennsylvania
Nashville
Tenn
Three Suspects Arrested in Union Pacific Train Robbery
South Omaha police arrest three men linked to a Union Pacific train robbery near the city. Each man bore money found on arrest: $125, $98, and a smaller sum. Children found masks and revolvers near Eighteenth and Q streets as detectives watched for the returning robbers. A fourth man escaped as officers nabbed the trio at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
South Omaha
Union Pacific
Eighteenth
Maska
Delilah Fails Is Free After Eleven Years In Prison
Delilah Fails returns to her Waverly home after eleven years and three months of a twenty year term for the murder of James Kern. Kern’s son William, who aided the crime, served seven years for complicity. The couple, once engaged to marry, may still wed. Fails is crippled with rheumatism from prison time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Delilah Fails
Waverly
James Kern
Kern
William
Delilah
Miss Fails
Dyer Again Seeks G A R Iowa Commander Post
H A Dyer a leading G A R figure in Iowa and former department commander candidate will seek the Iowa G A R commander post at the annual encampment June 8 in Fort Dodge.
Mother and Son Die Together in Pneumonia Tragedy
In Glenwood Iowa Mrs Joseph Parker wife of a noted stock buyer and her fourteen year old son Ward died within two hours of each other from pneumonia. The mother leaves five other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Joseph Parker
Henderson
Ward
Iris
Iowa Liquor Dealers to Hold Sixth Convention at Clinton
The sixth annual convention of the Iowa State Liquor Dealers association will be held in Clinton, Iowa, on May 28. The event gathers liquor industry members for meetings and related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Iowa State Liquor Dealers’ Association
Dupa
Fairfield High School first annual class meet at Parsons College
The first annual Fairfield High School class meet was held yesterday on Alumni field at Parsons College. A large crowd watched as the class of 1911 won the silver cup by ten points, with 1909 taking second. Events included sprints, distance runs, field events, and relays with placements listed for each class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield High School
Parsons College
Nady II
Whitaker
McClain
Hewitt
Johnson
Crail
Easter
Yount II
McLain
Wildman
Light
Holgate II
Whitaker IV
Yount
Easter II
Ward I
Clarke II
Nady
Syear
Flies Found Breeding In Ventilating Flue Says Entomologist
Fairfield readers learn from State Entomologist H E Summers that a house fly family species bred in a ventilating flue open to a laboratory, where a rusted top screen and roosting swallows allowed manure dust to feed the flies. Summers notes species identification is difficult without specialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Summers
Ames
Fred Clarke
J. F. Clarke
H. E. Summers
Chicago man Max Kann visits city calling on friends
Max Kann of Chicago spent yesterday in the city calling on friends and acquaintances during a casual social visit. He greeted and chatted with several locals, sharing updates and enjoying the neighborhood atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Kann
Chicago
Vacuum Cleaning Service in Fairfield Visit
Notice: May visit Fairfield with a vacuum cleaning machine offering carpet rug mattress and upholstered furniture cleaning without removal. Prices via Mrs. S. L. Machesney at 313 W Burlington St Phone 264 agent 306 Ottumwa Rug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
S. L. Machesney
W. Burlington St
Ottumwa Rug Co
Bradshaw & Co
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G. H. Frasher
Miss Stanford
R. W. Harris
Beck With
Glasgow
FAAS
Danity
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