Good Roads Meeting: Trustees Debate Drag Use and Drains
Farmers and trustees gathered in the supervisors room for a Good Roads meeting last Saturday to discuss drag tools, drains, and funding. Several trustees favored self supplied drags from public funds, others urged public provision, and debates over seven to eight foot drag lengths and spreader drains followed. Adjournment was set for April second at 1 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Kelley
McElwain
Labagh
Carter
Parsons
Baker
Knight
March Forecast From Devoe Predicts Cold Stormy Month
Devoe's March forecast outlines a cold stormy start with a cold wave from the 1st to the 16th and cloudy, threatening skies through the middle of the month. A Gulf of Mexico storm near the equinox could bring snow turning to rain with local thunder, followed by warmer weather and a period of local showers and blustery winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
Gulf of Mexico
Keosnuqua visitors E Kh McCord and wife
E Kh McCord and wife of Keosnuqua were in the city Wednesday visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Kh. McCord
Keosnuqua
Circle on Australian ballot removed after legislative approval
The removal of the circle on the top of the ballot will become law removing fear of misvoting. Voters will simply place a cross next to a candidate. The change standardizes voting, favors good candidates, and shifts focus from party to candidate quality.
Dr Maddox Hosts Sunday School Class Gathering
Dr W S Maddox entertained his Sunday school class at his Urigus street home on Thursday. After games and social chat light refreshments were served as attendees expressed thanks for the pleasant evening. Attendees included Misses Anna Young Vinnie Vernon Helen McGrew Mary Farnam Ethel Franz Janie Franz Emma Irwin Pearl Bosham Florence Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Maddox
Thesdavere
Urigus Street
Anna Young
Vinnie Vernon
Helen McGrew
Mary Farnam
Ethel Franz
Janie Franz
Emma Irwin
Pearl Bosham
Florence Stewart
Court Notes Ad Judges Rule on Motion and Appointments
Courts convened and adjourned sine die. A motion for a new trial in Doggett v. B&Q railway was overruled after argument that the evidence supported the verdict. Referees Black Baker Hannah and Hadley appointed to appraise partition or sale of William McClintic estate farm.
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Doggett Ve
B&q
W. Vermillion
M.G. Black
Clara McClintic
Bf, Black
Baker Hannah
Sylvester Hadley
Williamo McClintic
Miss Logan’s Lecture On South Sea Islanders Inspires
Miss Logan spoke at the Congregational church on a stormy night about South Sea Islanders living in poverty and superstition. She described mission work bringing relief and the Morning Star voyage to educate island youth, praising a brave woman navigator and the chivalry of such missions. A reception followed at the Pinch residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sea
Miss Logan
Morning Star
Revival Ends in Princeton After Four Weeks and 2000 Converts
Reverend William A Sunday wraps up a four week revival in Princeton Illinois with about 2000 converts and a free will offering. the preacher has spent a year in the Rock River valley converting 20000 people and gathering 12000 dollars. His next work is planned for Austin Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Sunday
Princeton
Ilinois
Mr. Sunday
Rock River Valley
Austin
Minnisota
Lucas Visit Brightens Stockport Family Trim
Mr and Mrs Frank NX Lucas of Stockport visited Tuesday with sister Mrs J B Kelly south of the city and brother B E Lucas on West Adame street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank NX. Lucas
Stockport
J. 8. Kelly
City
BE. Lucas
West Adame Street
Straw hat and robin resist climax temp temptations
A brief, playful note describes a straw hat and an early robin resisting tense climaxes in a local section, using whimsical commentary about weather and timing.
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Straw Hat
Robin
Wise Guy
Bird
Visit at Fry Home by Mesdamies Slimmer and Amerik Family
Mesdamies Slimmer and Amerik and their daughter stopped in Wednesday for a short visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Fry. They came from Libertyville where they had stayed with Dr. J. N. Day and family.
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Amerik
J. M. Fry
Libertyville
Dr. J. N. Day
Fairfield Boy for Congress
Van Buren county Iowa clippings urge Ek L. McCord of Keosauqua to win the Republican nomination for the First congressional district. Born Fairfield 1867, he rose from local lawyer to County Attorney with a record of zeal and conservative integrity, aiming to lead a substantial victory for the party in Washington.
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Keosauqua
van Buren County
Iowa
Congress
E. L. McCid
Fairfield
EL. McCoid
House of Representatives
Jefferson County
M. A. McCord
Washington
Ek. L. McCord
Crawford and Bruey Wed at Parsonage in Cedar Township
John R. Crawford and Miss Margaret May Bruey were married Wednesday at 3 o'clock at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. Thomas Osborn. Both are Cedar township residents and will establish a home on a farm in Crawford's old neighborhood, with friends wishing them peace and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Crawford
Margaret May Bruey
Cedar Township
Thomas Osborn
Louis Kafka Jr Leaves Fairfield for Pleasant Plain Home
Louis Kafka Jr. has departed for his home in Pleasant Plain after spending a few weeks at Fairfield.
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Louis Kafka Jr
Pleasant Plain
Fairfield
Passing of Mr John Dill Shocks Local Community
Mr John Dill dies at his home on South Third Street after a brief illness from gastric ulceration. He was 61, leaves a daughter and two sons, with funeral held Sunday at 4 PM conducted by Dr W E Parsons. Also note caucus meetings held with nominees for city council across wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dill
South Third Street
Mr. Dill
Mr. Dillis
This
van Buren
W. E. Parsons
The Peddler Nuisance in Households
Peddlers disrupt home life and threaten small valuables while rude visits burden the household. Purchasers risk unfair pricing to grocers who supply a full stock for neighbors. Some peddlers offer harmful food goods, including baking powders with dangerous contaminants. Buy only from reliable, reputable grocers and avoid peddlers.
Conservatory Recital Program Details
Recital program from the college studio roots on Wednesday at 4 15 pm every two weeks with free admission lists Nocturne by Chopin performed by Miss Marie Alanaiion Octave Study by Joseph Low with Miss Heater Snook The Villawers Waltz by Miss Margaret Pinch Kohler Etudes in D flat minor Bereeuse D flat Tah by Mikes Margaret Simpeon Style and History Sternberg Read by Mrs Moorhead Album op 65 Schon by Miss Fern Young Chopin Waltz in B minor by Miss Tielen Wane Chopin Theme and Variations Beethoven by Miss Clara Pinkie 05
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College
Guinor Chopin
Marie Alanaiion
Joseph Low
Miss Heater Snook
Margaret Pinch
Kohler
Mikes
Margaret Simpeon
Sternberg
Moorhead
Schon
Miss Fern Young Chopin
Peddler Robbery Warns Local Community
The exchange urges residents to avoid strangers and buy from legitimate dealers. It warns peddlers are transient and act in their own interest, often robbing buyers.
Quiet Wedding Unites Miss Harris and William Brown
Miss Fannie Harris and William A. Brown wed at the bride’s mother home with Rev. Robert Jones officiating. The ceremony was small, followed by a wedding supper. the couple will set up housekeeping at North Bostreet and pursue a life of health wealth and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Harris
Fannie Harris
William A. Brown
Robert Jones
St. Peter's
Harris
Fairfield
Brown
Humphrey
North Bostreet
A Great Supper at English Lutheran Church
The next Holy Sacrament observance will be after morning service at the English Lutheran Church. An offering for benevolence will be received and members will be received into full church membership. A sermon and special music will mark the service and an evening announcement will follow. All are invited to attend all public services.
Merchants Stock Up As Roads Open For Trade
Local merchants await improved roads that will allow farmers to bring goods to the city for trading after several weeks of reduced activity. Cos Peck of Stronghurst Illinois runs a hotel and laundry in the Hayes property near the QQ depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cos. Peck
Stronghust, Ilinois
Hayes
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Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Good Roads Meeting
J. N. Exitar
Geon
DR. W S. Maddox
Presbyterian
Congregational Church
Fairfield Boy
E. L. McCord
Crawford
Bruey
Royal Saking Powder CO
New York
Price Baking Powder CO
Chicago
H. S. Willis
Sanford Zeigler
H. E. Smith
Alexaston
Conservatory
Bo Minor
Miss Tielen
Chopin
Beethoven
Clara Pinkie
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