Local briefs note notable moves and events
Atty E R. Smith returns from Oklahoma. Mrs Kreiner to Ottumwa for hospital operation. Mrs Buchanan and Agnes visit Washington relatives. Miss Olga Swanson returns to Moline after visit with J A Hugin. Miss Katherine Boyd arrives from San Francisco for visit with Ona Bova. Ray Baker back from Chicago with spring line purchases for Risk Hufstedler Co. Dr E R Holson in Washington for eye treatment. Harry Bitner contracts to erect a cottage for Jonas Gurwell in Gages addition. Mr and Mrs C A Pierson of Davenport visit relatives. she was Daisy Angstead. College athletic union names officers: Parsons president, Wirtz VP, Bean secretary, Brown treasurer. Josiah Garmo returns from Ft Dodge amid illness of Isaac, with poor prognosis. Bishop John Hazen White to visit St Peters Episcopal Church for confirmation services. Souvenir cards frosted with glass or mica must not be mailed. they go to dead letter office per Washington. Card stock deemed a dead loss for dealers.
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Washington
Public Sale of Farm Stock and Implements Near Fairfield
James Speer Jr. invites bids on March 12 1907 at his farm southeast of Fairfield 64 miles northeast of Birmingham. Sale items include 19 head horses including draughts roadsters and fillies, cattle dairy and beef stock, 10 brood sows and 14 shoats, 200 bushels oats 80 bushels wheat farming implements and household articles. Terms: 4 month credit on items over six dollars with cash discount four percent. no removals until terms met. Auctioneers James Speer Jr Allender and H C Patterson clerk. Lunch on grounds.
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Hhis
Fairfield
Birmingham
Heap
Carrie
James Speer
JT. B. Allender
H. C. Patterson
Wanted travel collector for $250000 capital firm in Iowa
Advertises a position for a well educated man or woman to travel and collect for a firm with capital of 250000 dollars. Salary 1072 dollars per year plus expenses, paid weekly and expenses advanced. References required. Respond with address and stamp to J A Alexander Fairfield Iowa. 3-52tw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A, Alexander
Fairfield
Iowa
Million in Land Transfers Brighten Fairfield Real Estate Week
Fairfield sees record land transfers with two days of heavy activity and banks handling about one million dollars in deals. The Recorder Bowermaster logged dozens of deeds from J. N. Slimmer to George Glotfelty and many others across Jefferson and surrounding counties, reflecting higher values and substantial property changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Bowermaster
William N. Glotfelty
Thomas W Sutherlin
Axel Linda
Della M. Kauffman
Eckert
Pairfield
A. H. Sumner
Lukas Aiblman
J. W. Stepson
George Hunt Wacres
Elmer Swartzwelter
T. K. Bottorff
The Record Herald’s Thorough Market Reporting
The Chicago Record Herald provides comprehensive daily coverage of world markets. It reports London consols New York money and stocks Chicago wheat and grain prices across major centers and explains the events shaping values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record
Herald
Ths
London
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Record-Herald
George S. Beacher
Wallstreet
Board of Trade
Wall Street
Lasalle Street
West
Fairfield Court Records Fastest Courship Wedding
John Milbert of McPherson Kansas arrived in Fairfield at 4 55 and met Minnie Belle Ankrom. At 7 10 Clerk Smith issued their marriage license and Rev. W H Betts performed the ceremony. The couple left for McPherson that afternoon as a newly married pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Milbert
McPherson
Kansas
Fairfield
Minnie Belle Ankrom
Clerk Smith
W. H. Betts
Smith
Sand
Milbert
Wedding in Ottumwa for Shamp and Coats at West Main
In Ottumwa on February 28, 1907 at 223 West Main the marriage of William W Shamp and Mrs Georgiana V Coats was performed by Rev Thomas Brown of the United Presbyterian church. Both are well known former Fairfield residents, and friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main Street
Ottumwa
William W. Sbamp
Georgiana V. Coats
Thomas Brown
United Presbyterian Church
Fairfield
Shamp
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Illness
Beckwith Mia s loa Lareen spent last week with sister Mrs Clara Davis. Mrs A Root and Mrs Neliie Root with Blanche visited relatives near Glendale. Mrs Jennie Vinnce and children called at her mother's home. Mrs Wm Rhine traveled to Ottumwa Friday. Frank McCormick shipped hogs to Ottumwa Saturday. Christian Endeavor services resumed at Lethesda last Sunday evening. Mr Oscar Tudeen is ill with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias Loa Lareen
Clara Davis
A.’. Root
Neliie Root
Blanche
Glendale
Jennie Vinnce
Wm. Rhine
Ottumwa
Christian Endeavor
Lethesda
Loving Cup Presented to Rep Lacey by Public Lands Panel
In Washington on March 4 Representative John Lacey received a silver loving cup from colleagues on the House Public Lands Committee. Speaker Mondell of Wyoming and Representative Barnett of Alabama delivered praise as Major Lacey, longtime head of the committee, retires with high regard. He replied briefly, expressing thanks for the token and the esteem shown by fellow members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
John Bk. Lacey
House Public
Mondell
Wyoming
Barnett
Alabama
Major Lacey
Public Lands Committee
National Guard Inspection Tour Starts Across Iowa
Captain Lucas begins a two month inspection tour of Iowa National Guard units with Col Olmstead. The schedule lists inspections from March 5 in Oskaloosa to April 2 in Muscatine, covering 54th Infantry units and supporting companies with results ratings from excellent to poor based on property and records.
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BE. BE. Lucas
Des Moines
Col. Olmstead
Oskaloosa
Iowa National Guard
Lucas
Davenport
54Th Infantry
Quartermaster General's Department
Muscatine
14Th and Co
64Th Infantry
Arcaso
U.S
Death Claims Two At Anderson Home Near Salina
Two members of the Anderson family die within hours in Salina area. Miss Hilda Anderson passes away at 1 50 am after weeks of illness. Grandmother Mrs Inga Anderson dies about 2 pm with paralysis. Both belonged to the Swedish Lutheran Church. Funeral services held Wednesday at the home with interment in nearby cemetery.
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Anderson
Salina
Hilda Anderson
Inga Anderson
Swedish Lutheran Church
Obituary: Edward Davis of Abingdon Dies after Illness
After a twelve week illness Edward Davis died at his father's home in Competine. Born in Abingdon November 20 1882 he was twenty five. He professed faith in Christ during sickness and leaves a large family. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church by Rev Petit of Farson and he was buried in Abingdon cemetery. Grant Jones and wife of Wichita Kans are absent due to Mrs Jones brother Edward Lavis’s death. Rev J S Newland held a two weeks meeting ending Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Davis
Competine
Abingdon
Christian Church
Petit of
Farson
Grant Jones
Wreck Victim Sues Railroad Over 1906 Lockridge Crash
A $35000 damages suit is filed by Ky. LL. Allen of Monmouth Il seeking compensation for injuries from the Burlington No. 6 wreck at Lockridge on March 19 1906. Allen and his sister Mrs Wilma Hill were passengers when a mail sack damaged a switch and led to a high speed crash.
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LL. Allen
Monmouth
Burlington
Lockridge
Young Allen
Monmouth College
Wilma Hill
Fairfield
Allen
Indictments Unsealed Against June Lefever Whitmore and Others
The grand jury returns indictments charging Roy June with jumping on and off moving trains and carrying concealed weapons. Gay Lefever is indicted on similar charges. Samuel Whitmore faces a charge of throwing at a C B Q train. M B Davis is charged with assault with intent to commit great bodily injury. Gary Lefever and Roy June are ordered to arrange their cases with Fr. Stanens for June and Crail & Crail for Lefever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy June
Gay Lefever
Samuel Whitmore
Mess. B. Davis
Gary Lefever
Lik
Stanens
June
Crail & Crail
Lefever
Marriage at the Windsor: Charles Perkins and Mrs Nettle Jones wed
The couple married Saturday at six in the Windsor hotel parlors with Rev. Jonathon Lee officiating. Mr and Mrs Perkins plan to live in the city hereafter. Mrs Perkins has run the Windsor hotel and is a known local hotelier. Mr Perkins is described as a capable theatrical professional.
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Windsor Hotel
Charles Perkins
Chicago
Nettle Jones
Jonathon Lee
Mer
Perkins
Centerville City Records Show Debt Exceeding Limit
An examination of Centerville records reveals the corporation is indebted beyond the legal limit. A. L. Pennell representing the state auditor reported in Des Moines that total indebtedness stands at 853,084.58 with additional payable contract obligations that could be trimmed by about a thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Iowa
A. L. Pennell
Atute
Des Moines
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Atty_E R. Smith
Oklahoma
M. Buchanan
Agnes
Olga Swanson
Moline
Ill
J. A. Hugin
Misa Katherine Boyd
San Francisco
Cal
Miss Ona Bova
Ray Baker
Hufstedler & Co
Mrs
E. R. Holson
Dr. Holson
Harry Bitner
Jonas Gurwell
Gages
C. A. Pierson
College Athletic Union
Lawrence Parsons
Oliver Wirtz
Edgar Bean
Harold Brown
Josiah Garmo
Ft. Dodge
Isaac
John Hazen White
Michigan City
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Big
J.N. Slimmer
John Glotfelty
Township
George M Hunt
George Letterdahl
Henry County
Christian Johnson
Rk. C. Sands & Co
John Adams
Clifford A. Martin
Ira A. Peebler
Tao W.on. Glotfelty
Franklin W. Campbell
Canna
James Kie Parsons
John R. Parsons
Nuckolls County
Clara J. Kyle
M.S. Welsh
RT McClain
Frank McClain
A. T. Wells
C. A. Bolin
Ida Hopkirk
M. Mickey
Mary McClain
Stroner Davidson
Jammer Rice
Lee Roy Glotfelty
Pla. Danielson
Frank Glottelty
J. J. Glottelty
Mark T. Doughty
C. Ss. Walker
B. FB. Black
Guardian
Harry J. Ball
J. W. Burkhart
Joe L. Ball
Malinda Erickson
Jacob Ringelspach
Charles A. Brolin
W. C. Brawner
Thomas Sutherlin
Amanda J. Mry
Mati Uller
Lukas Zihlman
Albert Woodside
W.c. Brawner
Robert C. Plinspach
M. HH. Gregory
A. Summers
Kath
H. E. Clements
William Brier
John Larson
Mallory
Henn Williams
Maria F. James
Mary J. Campbell
I. J. Spray
William Ss. Leathers
Herman A. Asplind
Florence N. Gage
Abraham C. Powelson
Charles Winner
Cornelius Millane
William J. Fickel
Etta ¢. Hopkirk
Ernest T. Rauscher
Lgnacy Polus
George A. Drish
C. WK. Schantz
W. L. Monner
C. Baldersorny
Anna Shelledy
Mary M. Barnes
Harry S Ball
Melvin Collins
John Fe, Anderson
Sin Salina
Ernest M. Brown
J. K. Leathers
Henn Willams & Co
Fairsfield
Albertere
Lukas Ziliiman
South Western
Ella
Hopkirk
Claude DB. Peeter
Collins Parrott
James Wilson
SO Acres
M. F. Layton
R. T. McClain
Des Maines County
Son
Finance and the Markets
Shriner
Kan
Farrfield
Kaw
Beckwith
Frank McCormick
Oscar Tudeen
Capt. Lucas
I. N.G
J. A Olmstead
Oskaloosa, Co
Ottuimwa
O. G
Fatefield, Co. M
Co. H
Ft. Madison, Co. A
65Th Infantry
4Th Infantry
Newton
Co. IL
Grinnell, Co
Llona City, Co
Washington, Co
Grim Reaper
Frank Gobble
Chas. Hood
Bairfield
Petit Jury
E. L. Allen
Cratl & Cratl
Delos Phelps
Rae
Windsor
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