Moburg Wins Auditor Office After Stay Challenged
C W Moburg became County Auditor at 11 AM Friday after bond posted by W G Burkhart and court approval. Judge Eichelberger later withdrawn stay citing Iowa Reports ruling that election contest orders cannot be stayed, Burkhart to appeal seeking Supreme Court review. Burkhart, backed by Republicans, pursues reversal if court finds errors in Moburg’s ballot choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Moburg
W. G. Burkhart
Moburg
Eichelberger
Burkhart
Iowa
Supreme Court of Iowa
Eicchelberger
Hanna
Supreme Court
Jefferson County
Mt Pleasant Man Arrested for Train Jumping
Sheriff Campbell arrested Mt. Pleasant resident Andy Brown after a struggle near the Parington railroad car. Brown, about thirty and said to be an inebriate, may be sent to Knoxville for treatment. Sheriff Gee accompanied the suspect back to Mt. Pleasant.
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Andy Brown
Mt. Pleasant
Campbell
Parington
Brown
Sheriff Gee
Knoxvile
Parsons College Baseball Schedule Highlights
Parsons College announces seven home games in five weeks with six away contests. Fixtures include May 4 Christian University at Fairfield and May 30 Penn at Fairfield along with multiple Wesleyan and Highland Park matches in Iowa venues.
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Parsons
Christian University
Fairfield
Highland Park
Des Moines
J. R. Watkins Firm Acknowledged in Iowa Correspondence
A. J. Smith of Pairfield Iowa announces he is the agent for J. R. Watkins Medical Company as successor to E. B. Roseman and requests all orders. The note is directed to whom it may concern and stresses prompt attention to the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Watkins Medical Company
E. B. Roseman
A. J. Smith
Pairfield
Arbor Day Observed at Old Settlers Park Amid Rain
Arbor Day activities shifted to Old Settlers Park with Hiram Heaton in charge as the afternoon featured informal exercises in local school buildings. W. B. Bonnifield’s gift funded the park, a photo was hung by the Lamsons, and W. B. Murray read a poem. About 80 trees were planted and children helped, followed by a warm supper at the cabin.
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Old Settlers’ Park
Hiram Heaton
W. B. Bonnifield
Robert
James Lamson
R. W. Lamson
W B. Murray
Arch Munro Dies After Farm Accident Near West Chester
Arch Munro a 26 year old farmer from near West Chester died at 3 am after a kick from a male Wednesday. He was born near West Chester and lived there most of his life with a brief stay in Fairfield last winter. He married Edith Skinner February 19 199? and leaves wife Marion Adele a daughter, and parents D R Munro. Surviving brothers Ralph John Will Olive.
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Ralph Munro
West Chester
Arch Munro
Fairfield
Washington Journal
Mr. Munro
Mises Edith Skinner
Marion Adele
D. R. Munro
Munro
Ralph
Fairfield Will
Maryland
John
Olive
Louden and Trobert Wedding in Topeka Home Ceremony
Arthur C. Louden of Fairfield Iowa wed Miss Maud Mary Trobert in a quiet Tuesday evening ceremony at the bride’s home 1266 Clay street Topeka. Dr S B Estey officiated with Grace Huntsberger performing Mendelssohn. Guests included Louden and Trobert families. The couple left for Denver then plan to Fairfield to establish residence in the Louden manufacturing business.
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Topeka
Kansas
Daily State Journal
Arthur C. Louden
Mary Trobert
Maud Mary Trobert
Arthur Clare Louden
Fairfield
Iowa
G. L. Troberr
Clay Street
Grace Huntsberger
Mr. Louden
William Louden
Aent
R. B. Louden
Louden
Frank Riecksher
Thomas Crawford
Denver
Batavia Couple Married By Justice Jaques
William A. Whitmore and Mrs Nancy A. McCleary were married Saturday afternoon in Batavia by Justice A W Jaques. The couple, a farmer and his bride, were accompanied only by necessary witnesses and planned to reside on the Whitmore farm near Batavia. They returned Saturday evening and will soon be at home to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Jaques
William A. Whitmore
Nancy A. McCleary
Batavia
Whitmore
Pumphrey Land Chosen for Fairfield Hospital Site
Jefferson county selects a 300 by 280 foot block near East Adams and East Jefferson streets for the new hospital. The land, about two acres, cost 1700 dollars with options held by Mrs Mary Pumphrey Clay Pumphrey and Mrs Long of Trenton. Secretary Dillon Turney authorized to finalize the purchase and gather plans for board review.
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Jefferson County
Pumphrey
Fairfield
East Adams
East Jefferson Streets
Mary Pumphrey
Clay Pumphrey
Long
Trenton
Burlington Street
Dillon Turney
Fairfield Wins Duel Meet Over Albia High Track Team
Fairfield High School defeated Albia High School 26 to 7 in a dual track meet Saturday. The article lists various event results with several reading times and distances, noting a small crowd and limited supper sales.
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Fairfield High School
Albia High
Fairfield
Port Stockman and Birmingham Bride Wed at Parsonage
Mr. Alva F. Arnold of Stockport and Miss Worthie Sherod of near Birmingham wed at the Presbyterian parsonage last Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Montgomery performed the ceremony with only the necessary witnesses present. They returned to the bride’s home after the pronouncement.
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Alva F. Arnold
Stockport
Worthie Sherod
Birmingham
Presbyterian Parsonage
Montgomery
Hove
House Listens to Tariff Talk in Sparse Session
Washington May 3. A round of speeches on the farmers free list bill marked the day in the house as members spoke from noon to after 5 pm. Rep Kimms of Tennessee pressed for reduced government expenditures while Rep Burke of South Dakota criticized Speaker Clark and warned Democrats to show practical results first. Attendance was meager with many speeches aimed at empty benches as Mondell Rucker Byrnes Leever Burns Smith and Tilton spoke across the tariff debate.
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Washington
Bkimms
Tennessee
Burke
South Dakota
Clark
Mr. Burke
Mondell
Wye
Rucker
Byrnes
S C
Leever
S. C
Burns
Tex
Smith
Mich
Tilton
Conn
Gates Divorce Granted
New York May 3 Supreme Court Justice Gerard signed an interlocutory decree of divorce for Mrs. Mary W Gates in her suit against Charles G Gates upon the report of David Leventritt who was referee in the proceedings. Counsel for Gates did not oppose the motion to confirm the referee decree and it is said that only a formal defense was made.
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New York
Supreme Court
Gerard
Mary W. Gates
Charles G
Gates
David Leventritt
Insurgents Burn Bridges in Sonora Train Attack
Report from Insurgents burning six bridges on the Southern Pacific branch from Corrui to Tonichi Sonora and capturing a train near Ariz May 2 as passengers arrived from Mexico describe the upheaval and disrupted service.
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Pricees
Noesles
Ariz
Southern Pacific
Mexico
Corrui
Tonichi
Sonora
Fire at Illinois Pacific Glass plant causes 1600 damage
A blaze at the Illinois Pacific Glass plant in San Francisco starting from molten glass overflow caused about 1600 in damage. Fire crews battled the flames on May 2 as the structure sustained extensive damage.
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San Francisco
Cal
Pacific Glass Company
Captain Ready disperses meeting of Fairfield men under martial law
The captain of Company M in Fairfield halted a 50 person gathering after eight o'clock, citing military law. He advised attendees to seek Major Ball’s permit for any future meetings and sent them home, ending the disturbance without further incident.
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Company M
Muscatine
News-Tribune
Captain Ready
Fairfield Boys
Soldier Boys
Capt
Ready
Fairfield
Major Ball
Death of L C Philips in Washington D C
L C Philips former resident of Fairfield died at his Washington D C home at eight on April 30 from heart trouble. He was about 67 and had worked as a pension examiner before leaving Fairfield fifteen years ago. He leaves several grown children in Washington D C. daughter Bessie died recently. Funeral was held May 2 at the residence with interment in Glenwood cemetery, Odd Fellows lodge assisting.
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L. C. Philips
Pairfield
Washington
D. C
Philips
F. S. Cummings
Washington, D. C
Bessie
Glenwood Cemetery
Odd Fellows Lodge
Missouri Team to Play Here Thursday
Christian university of Canton plays Parsons here Thursday afternoon. The Milans lack of clarity about baseball experts is noted but the game is expected to be good. Parsons team leaves for a short trip the next morning to face Highland Park and Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian University of Canao
Parsons
Towo
Milans
H. ‘Parsons
Necklace Lost Between Churches and Campus
A gold necklace is missing near the Presbyterian church and college campus or the Methodist church. If found, leave it at this office to receive a reward. Remember to include a note with identifying details.
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Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Dietz Put On Trial After Dam Dispute Sparks Flight
John F. Dietz his wife and son Leslie faced circuit court in Hayward Wisconsin on murder charges tied to deputy Oscar Harp’s death during a Thornapple confrontation. Illinois Surety Company and indemnitors refused further responsibility for Dietz, transferring him to Sheriff Mason. Dietz remarked it’s up to him to act.
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Wis
Dietz
Thornapple
Illnois Sure Ery Company
Milwaukee
Clark R. H. Mason
Japan to Send Elite Delegation to King George V Coronation
A Tokyo May 2 report says a notable delegation will visit England as emperor representatives at King George V's coronation. The most prominent figures include Prince and Princess Higoshi Fushimi and Admiral Count Togo, famed victor at the Sea of Japan. General Count Nogi accompanies the admiral.
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Tokyo
Japan
England
George V
Prince
Higoshi Fushimi
Count Togo
Insurgent Forces Seize Ojinaga In Mexican Fighting
Rebels led by Colonel Villareal attacked federal garrisons in Ojinaga and the San Francisco and Lagarta areas. Fighting extended from the north and south positions to the west at Canada Ancha as insurgents pressed the town.
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Presidio
Tex
Ojinaga
Villareal
San Francisco
Lagarita
Canada Ancha
Airship Visit Delights Washington Prison Inmates
Forty five life term prisoners at the Washington state penitentiary watched Walter Brookins and Charles F. Willard fly from the fair grounds to the prison. They circled above the enclosure for several minutes as Brookins performed a spiral glide and Willard executed dramatic dips thrilling the spectators.
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Walla Walla, Wash
Washington State Penitentiary
Walter Brookins
Charles F. Willard
Fair Grounds
Brookins
Wright
Willard
Yates' Father-in-Law Dies in Springfield
Archibald Clark Wadsworth, 78, father-in-law of Ex-Governor Richard Yates and son of General Elijah Wadsworth, died in Springfield after seventy years in Illinois. He was on Washington's staff and had long ties to state politics.
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Springfield
Ill
Archibald Clark Wadsworth
Elijah Wadsworth
Washington
Richard Yates
Illinois
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Pharis
F.H.S
Kelly
L. Holgate
Griffith
R. Holgace
King
Martin
Albia Fisher
HOUSE
Simms
Charles G, Gates
Ld. Philips
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Missouri
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Togo
Princess Higoshi Fushimi
Convicis
Yates
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