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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
5
Libertyville reports include Mr and Mrs Carl Riggs welcoming a baby boy. Most area farmers replanted corn. George Allison lost a fine horse early this week. Lester Bradford of Burlington spent several days around Libertyville.
Miss Gala Green and sister Elsie spent Friday and Saturday at Chas Whitham’s home. A G Edmund and family attended church at Four Corners Sunday. Mrs Geo McCormick received 117 post cards for her 73rd birthday last Friday. C A Rauscher sold his store to H W Free and will possess next week. Eugene Prince and family visited W A Root Sunday. Miss Hulda Anderson and nephew Harry went to Lockridge Monday to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Wm Moore of Glendale called at the Roberts home Sunday afternoon. Mrs Bert Roberts visited her mother in Danville Saturday.
Salina report notes Gus Hollander is better after a bowel and stomach illness. Dr. Lesher returned home Wednesday night. Evert and Paul Hollander attend Frank Hollander’s wedding in Burlington. Mrs. J. O. Johnson stays with Fairfield daughter during the event. A Bates from Clarinda visits J. D. Bates and others. Blick Smith’s motorcycle frightens Fremont Schutz’s team, causing a runaway that ends after one mile. no injuries. Crop prospects: corn slow, wheat and rye heading, clover and timothy good.
Mrs Carl Riggs hosts relatives at her father Hiram Day's home. Mrs Oscar Martin sold her Libertyville property for 1600 dollars. L Green couple returned from Bloomfield after a several week visit with their daughter. Rev MacNeil and family left for Horton Wisconsin. Mrs Rogers from north of Fairfield called to attend illness of her niece. Mr and Mrs Roy Price visited Fairfield. Mrs Jessie Winnis listed as sick. Mrs Clara Sasson returned to Oklahoma. Rev Cummings of Birmingham spoke at Memorial Day. Dr Herricks of Ottumwa consulted here. Ada Messell of Concordia Kansas has returned home.
Mrs. Brawners spent Thursday at Wm. DuBois home. Wayne Krueger is recovering from a severe attack of measles. Mrs. Andrew Anderson, Mrs. Gus Carlson, Mrs. C. E. Krueger and Mrs. Waters were delightfully entertained at Mrs. F. O. Carlson’s home. Delicious refreshments were served and a happy day shared. Mr. and Mrs. Waters visited at the Randall home. Mrs. Courtlandt Merckens has been a guest owing to the illness of baby Kennith this week.
Mrs J R Nelson left Parsonville for Burlington to tend mother Pearl. Bessie Monson visits Fairfield friends. Robert Parsons improving slowly. Epworth League hosts ice cream social on church lawn Wednesday evening. All invited.
Miss Bessie M. Jones and Rolla T. Stewart wed at 8 p m in the couple’s home 612 West Adams street with about forty five guests in attendance Rev C L Tennant officiated and a two course supper followed The couple are longtime city residents and High School graduates Miss Edith Massey wed Solon H Wiley this morning at 8 30 in Mr and Mrs Massey’s South Main home The ceremony was simple and a three course breakfast followed The couple will travel to their future home in Fredonia Kansas A marriage of Elsie Carre Shelman and Walter Crane took place May 28 at the Shelman home near Glasgow A wedding march and reception followed The Cranes will live on the groom’s farm two miles east of Glasgow
Parsons College graduates celebrated a crowded First Presbyterian service and ceremony. The event featured fourteen graduates with speeches on immigration Jewish prejudice music and forest conservation, plus diplomas presented by President W. E. Parsons.
Rev Mr Sawyers delivered a powerful address urging Christian work at services. The Thalia glee club performed both afternoon and evening. Seventeen children participated in the studio recital with piano and voice pupils listed. The final conservatory recital of the year will be next Tuesday at 2 30 in Library Hall featuring advanced students Ruth Johnson Carrie Le and Clanningham as they prepare to study elsewhere.
An audience of over two hundred heard the Parsons College Conservatory of Music recital in Library hall. The program featured both vocal and instrumental work by advanced students Ruth Johnson Carrie Lee and Clare Ingham who complete their course and depart for Europe New England Conservatory and eastern study opportunities this fall.
The Modern Woodmen of America and the Royal Neighbors held their annual memorial day. Members marched to the Christian church at 2 pm where Rev. W. G. Burch delivered a sermon on the Brotherhood of Man. Flowers were placed on graves at Evergreen cemetery in a solemn service honoring departed members.
Clayton R. Spratt and Miss Jennie Jones of this city were quietly married on June 2 in Ottumwa at the home of Rev. Snook pastor of the Methodist church. Both are well known locally and will reside here.
Cambridge Mass June 6 Mrs Rachael Pittman of Cambridge appeals to President Taft for clemency for her son William P Pittman captured by Madrid forces in Nicaragua. Ed win Pittman states the case in a message urging action as Pittman reportedly laid mines for insurgents and faces court martial after being wounded and captured during a mine assault.
The U S state department reports a San Juan Del Sur newspaper claim that American engineer William P Pittman, alleged mine layer with the Estrada forces, was captured by Madriz troops and faces court martial. It orders consulates and Commander Gilmore to investigate promptly and report, stressing humane treatment and regular procedure.
A determined courier, rejected by his stenographer, writes a daily love tale with them as leads. He compels her to type it for a month, revealing his unyielding insistence. She ultimately agrees to marry him after recognizing his resolve.
The Glasgow corporation sought to purchase the Whistler portrait of Carlyle for 1000 guineas. Mr. Whistler questioned the price but the city admitted it and paid, calling it a magnificent picture and securing an excellent bargain.
The article traces golf history from royal patronage in Scotland to early English clubs at Blackheath in 1088. It mentions Henry Stuart’s quip after nearly hitting his tutor, Charles I playing while learning of the Irish rebellion, and James I’s noted enthusiasm. It notes medieval bans to protect archery and cites Strutt on golf as an ancient bat-and-ball game.
One of the most enjoyable reunions for Fairfield High School alumni was held at the home of Hon. and Mrs. JC Leggett on South Main. Guests traveled from across the state to attend the annual event, with music, readings, and class songs. officers for the Alumni Association were elected to lead next year.
Friends of Charles Murdock Jr report he died after an attack following Decoration Day celebrations in a Denver suburb. He and his wife faced taunts and were harassed by men who then beat him, fracturing his skull. His death prompted sympathy for his family and a hope that his attackers will face justice.
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