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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
5
The dedication included a formal presentation of the armory keys by Relia J. Wilson to Captain Ready. Wilson noted the National Guard’s history in Fairfield as part of the ceremony.
The Iowa National Guard unit, Company M Stin Regiments, is recognized for its dedicated efforts to convert a large building. The program includes a concert by the Fifty-fourth segment orchestra from Ottumwa, a grand march led by Adjutant General Guy E Logan and Mrs. Logan, and a grand military ball at nine. A large crowd is anticipated, with colored lights adding to the event finale.
Reinner, 29, a Packwood blacksmith with a wife and three children, was struck by a test mail train Thursday near Cass street crossing in Ottumwa. He was carried about a third of a block, suffered severe shock, multiple broken ribs, and a deep hand cut. He is a nephew of T J Reinier, former Wapello county supervisors president.
Mrs V A Root keeps 100 chickens as townsfolk report busy farming life. Beulah Root returns home from high school for vacation while John Bowermaster builds a mansion for the James Beck farm. Bethesda church attracts crowds as Troy Point school ends for picnic.
Birmingham horse man Ira Grammer 47 died Monday after a horse reared and fell, striking him in the stomach with the pommel. He was near Ora Hall’s farm when the accident happened and had long worked with horses in Birmingham and Fairfield. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, and a sister.
In Liberty area a powerful hail storm swept the countryside near Union church shattering crops and poultry and marking the second such event this season. The community note mentions visits from Mrs R A Wilson Mr Harsa man and others plus preparations for Children’s Day at Mt Zion church on June 12.
The Packwood area reports a birthday gathering for Mrs. John Shy with about a hundred friends. Various local items include deaths, family visits, church events, and a funeral in Monmouth, Illinois. Overlooked names hint at Dr. Mellain selling his practice and a shift to Oregon.
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The article recalls the 1910 formation of the Jefferson guards and the push to build a new armory. It notes incorporation on March 24 1916 charter dated May 9 and the June 13 1910 first directors meeting electing Dillon Jurney president and O F Fryer secretary treasurer. It mentions purchasing Barndollar Lot for 3000 and East Briggs street property sale, June stock assessment, architect OConner, bids from L T Crisman Co, and the armory's first use for high school commencement.
Birmingham boosters attended a Blue Grass road meeting last Friday, protesting Birmingham’s exclusion from the eastward branch toward Stockport. J W Young led the appeal, noting local road improvements and the benefit to Fairfield from Birmingham traffic.
The annual joint Memorial service of the Knights of Pythias and the Odd Fellows and auxiliary societies was held at the Methodist church with Rev. R. C. Russell as speaker. Members met at their halls, paraded to the church, and the Canton made a public debut in plumed caps. Cemetery rites included floral tributes and a sacred band concert.
Fairfield to host a Fourth of July celebration with plans for inviting nearby towns. Committees assign roles for arrangements finance advertising fireworks parade music speaker and decorations with a meeting Monday at City Hall to finalize programs and amusements.
Obituary notices record the deaths of Mrs. Elizabeth Ulm Kauffman of Fairfield after a four week illness at home on North Court street. Survived by Lemuel Kauffman and daughter Mable, with siblings in Portland Oregon Hip City Kansas and Fairfield. Funeral arrangements and interment at Evergreen cemetery.
Train No 9 from Chicago will carry standard and tourist sleepers to San Francisco via Denver. Train No 10 from Denver begins its first trip June 22, returning equipment for the service.
A fragmentary notice proposes E R Smith as attorney handling various debt matters. It mentions settlement of bad debts, contracts and deeds, with vague reference to North Side Park and irregular wording.
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