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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1906

Page

4

Southern Iowa editors meet for annual high school girls win masquerade

Editors from the Southern Iowa Press association gathered in Osceola for their annual convention. A late Burling ton wreck delayed arrivals, but by evening 150 editors and guests enjoyed a banquet at Harper Ballou hall with fine music and a mental menu program led by Henry Stivers.

Southern Iowa Southern Iowa Press Association Osceola Iowa Burlington Southern C. J. Miller Red Oak Express KR. G. Weisell Corning Free Press J. L. Long Osceola Sentinel J. H. Tedford Mt Aye Record Henry Stivers Osceola Democrat Ter Commercial Club Toaasmaster

Pleasant extieth anniversary observed by Jefferson County lodge

Members of Jefferson county LO. O. BF. lodge No. depent a pleasant evening at their lodge room Tuesday evening to observe the eightieth anniversary of their lodge. The program included short addresses and a history read by J. D. Jones. G. L. Snyder grand master of O. O. PF. 1 in the state spoke. Noble Grand Theodore Hochuly presided. A grand banquet followed and the crowd stayed late.

Jefferson County LO. O. BF J. D. Jones G. L. Snyder O. O. PF Theodore Hochuly

High School Girls Defeat Elzevirs 12 to 5 In Tight Battle

In a standout winter game, the high school girls overwhelmed the Elzevirs 12 to 5. A large crowd cheered as Jessie Black boosted the home team after the break, while Elzevirs showed effort despite uneven practice and weaker teamwork.

Elzevirs High School High School Score Board Jessie Black Jelz Evirs Louise Jones Eer Nellie Ball Irma Fisher Ruth Leggett Clara Hinkle Carrie Wisecarver Ethel White Madge Vernon Grace Clements Lila Branson Jennie Foote Moore Gobble

Deafness Cure Claims and Remedy Advertisement

An old proclamation states that deafness cannot be cured by local applications, only by constitutional remedies. It argues inflammation of the Eustachian Tube causes deafness, often from catarrh, and offers a hundred dollar reward for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Druwuists Toledo

Marriage of Samuel Berry and Anna M. Bishop at Unionville

Samuel Berry of Culberson Montana and Anna M. Bishop near Libertyville wed March 4 1906 at BE Buckmaster home with Rev Barber officiating. The ceremony drew many relatives and friends and a reception followed at Daniel Walmer’s house in bairfield. Berry longtime Fairfield resident. Bishop praised as cultured and honored. A bright future is foretold for the couple.

Samuel Berry Culberson Montana Anna M. Bishop Libertyville BE. A. Buckmaster Barber Bairfield Daniel Walmer Mr. Berry Fairfield Miss Bishop Liberty Township

Masquerade Party At Miss Lara Gilchrist Home

Wednesday night guests joined Miss Lara Gilchrist for a masqued party with elaborate costumes. Fred Mathers added final touches, then they moved to a dining room for delicacies. Songs games and instrumental music followed as friends praised the pleasant evening.

Lara Gilchrist Fred Mathers

Celebration of Jefferson Lodge No 4 Anniversary

Mr Ratcliff attends the sixteenth anniversary of Jefferson lodge No 4 J O O F with about 250 guests. Robert F Rateliff, oldest Odd Fellow, joined in June 1852, walked to the lodge along the railroad track. J B Starr of Keosauqua spoke on The Growth of the Order and visiting brothers from Salina and nearby towns attended.

Jefferson Lodge No Robert F. Rateliff Mr. Rateliff J. B. Starr Keosauqua Salina Odd Fellowship

Mrs. S. M. DuPois Returns From Kansas City Visit

Mrs. S. M. DuPois came back Thursday evening after a week spent in Kansas City with relatives.

Parsons College and Co M Clash for Fairfield Championship

Parsons college and Co M plan a pivotal basketball game to decide the Fairfield and southeastern Town championship. The event, labeled a battle royal, prompts early sale of reserved seats at Harris Cuddy store with proceeds supporting local fundraisers and a bazaar hosted by Hawkere Rebekah club No 386.

Parsons College and Co. M Fairfield Harris & Cuddy Clothing Square Spom

Let the Good Meetings Continue

The town sees a mix of opinions as union church meetings draw support for social good. Some residents fear loss of social life while church members press on, noting the gatherings foster community spirit and positive change.

Regimental Band Concert at Giraud OtTumwa

The dS4th Regimental band to perform at the Giraud in OtTumwa on Wednesday March. Tickets on sale at 25 cents each with an extra program issued.

dS4th Giraud Ottumwa

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonials

An old classified style ad offers Hall's Catarrh Cure at income of one hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh. J Cheney Co of Toledo is endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin and others as trustworthy. The cure is taken internally and said to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Also promotes Hall's Pill for constipation.

F. J. Cheney Tim Thal Walding Kinnan & Marvin Toledo

Mt Pleasant News Notes and Social Visits

Mrs Benjamin Barnes of Pairfield visits Mrs Arcibald of East Washington street. Mr and Mrs EK Barrett of Vancouver BC, guests of IL Wilkins south of town, returned home Wednesday. Milt Campbell of Mt Pleasant was in the city Thursday attending the sale.

Mt. Pleasant Newa Benjamin Barnes Pairfield Arcibald East Washington Street EK. Barrett Vancouver B.C Wilkins Milt Campbell Mt. Pleasant Whursday

Club Meeting Schedules for March First

The club meets Wednesday afternoon March 1 at 2 30 onelock at the home of Mrs John Le Fever. Mrs Le Fever and Mrs John Gossick will entertain the group.

John le Fever le Fever John Gossick

Revivals, travel, and a city visit in Mt Pleasant

Chester Carlson in Mt Pleasant about business matters. Revivals near Trenton Iowa closed with 137 converts. OH Tribby of Mt Pleasant appeared Thursday to buy horses at Wiscarver. Dave Duchanan near Libertyville traveled Thursday and stayed due to rain. A note praises Jericho & Company POW stew by Frank Morem as a highlight in town.

Chester Carlson Mt. Pleasant Poesday OH. Tribby Wiscarver Horse Dave Duchanan Libertyville Jericho & Company Prank Morem

Milk Train and Work Train Collision Kills Italians

At Greensburg Pennsylvania a milk train and a work train loaded with foreigners collided near Ridebaugh. Three Italians were killed and many injured as workers and crews fled from hostile crowds. The work train carried pipe for a pipeline from Indian Creek to Pittsburgh and about seventy five Floridians were among the workers.

Greensburg Pennsylvania Railroad Ridebaugh Indian Creek Pittsburg Asiding

Dispute Over Dentist Professors Remarks Rages

In Ann Arbor the University of Michigan dental students boycott physiology class led by Warren Lombard over a speech they say insulted their profession. The students demand an apology, which Lombard refuses to give, claiming no offense was made.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Michi Warren Lombard Lombard

Agricultural association plans major improvements at county fair

At a Saturday meeting of the board of directors the Agricultural association approved extensive grounds upgrades including an amphitheatre art hall and judges stand. The budget rises to 3000 with a longer premium list and fair dates set for September 11 12 13.

The Agricultural Association Jefferson Club

Abingdon History Notes Highlight Battle Tale

Historical Society report in J D Jones absence with J Ireland presiding notes on Hitters papers and a continuing Abingdon family history. Murray recounts Col War Brooks death in battle and a dramatic 4th Cavalry assault on a culvert under fire, with a near fatal outcome. Society hopes for future success and interest.

J. D. Jones J. 40 Ireland Ehoair Murray H Heaton Jaques Abingdon Brooks

P.O. Society Elects Officers at Library Hall Meeting

At a Monday evening meeting in the Library hall the P.O. society elected its new officers. The article lists the officers chosen by the group.

P.O) Society Library

Poley’s Honey and Tar Remedy Warns Against Substitutes

Advertisement from The Original Poley & Co of Chicago promotes Poley’s Honey and Tar remedy for coughs and colds. It warns that imitators use similar sounding names and urges customers to demand the genuine yellow packaged product as the best remedy.

Poley & Co Chicago Poley Jvincno & Co

Ray Maxwell Returns From Kansas Oklahoma Trip

Ray Maxwell arrives with his wife and son on Thursday after a several week journey through Kansas and Oklahoma.

Ray Maxwell Kansas Oklahoma

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