Various City Visitors and Local Notices
A list of Ottumwa visitors and city notes includes Mrs Arthur DuVall, Mr Porter Norton of Kansas, W W Junkin of Chariton, Jack Cox of Wooster, Mrs Frank Rhynas of Stockport, Roy Fresconi of Batavia, Miss Clara Ingham of Burlington, Miss Florence Peebler of Libertyville, G A Castile visiting Roy Castile in Salina, T L James returning from Excelsior Springs, A W Maxwell and Frank Loving from Oklahoma City, Mrs R C Leggett visiting Burlington, Miss Edna Barr of Ottumwa visiting relatives, Mr and Mrs A B Rogers moving to Des Moines, Dr J S Gaumer returning from Des Moines for the Iowa State Medical meeting, a Degree of Honor meeting announced, Mrs W E Harris returning from Excelsior Springs, Rev W R Keesey in town for a community club banquet, Official Board meeting at Methodist church, Sam Shafer discharged from overseas service, Miss Alice Frasher visiting Ottumwa to see Chin Chin, Parker couple visiting Ottumwa for the musical, Fairfield men registered at Iowa Headquarters in New York, Mrs Walter K Bloth visiting Cedar Rapids, Rev L E B Koenig returned from the Dakotas, Dr BE C Bock Dr Chester Fordyce and Dr M C Carpenter returning from Des Moines Iowa State Medical convention, Journal notes about Ward Harper case coverage and correspondent denial.
Work on Electric Line at Mt Pleasant
Mt Pleasant May 9 work on the new electric line extension to Wesley Chapel will begin soon. A contract has been made by farmers living between Mt Pleasant and Wesley Chapel for a line serving twenty five patrons including the church and a school house. The line will leave Mt Pleasant at the head of Lincoln street and run to the Gass and Willits homes north of Wesley Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Wesley Chapel
Lincoln Street
Gass
L. C. Willits
Scott’s Lane
County Infirmary
War Insurance Case Arrives in Federal Court
Des Moines May 9 Lawrence O'Brien sues The United States over a 10 000 war risk policy denial claiming the applicant was mortally ill when applied. Officials say the law does not authorize coverage for a dying man and the case may set a precedent for similar disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lawrence O’brien
United States
Martin J. Wade
War Risk Bureau
Philip A. Herscher
Camp Dodge
Q’brien
Jefferson Barracks
Parsons Team Dominates Negatives In Upper Iowa Visit
Dean McDonald praised Parsons despite a negative team from Upper Iowa. Fayette hosts offered cordial entertainment and a reception after the debate. McDonald and supporters feel Parsons should have won and that the team has a strong chance at the Little Five Meet in Oskaloosa, led by Galliher, Stever, Smith, Browne, Flinchpach, Allen, Covert and East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean McDonald
Upper Iowa
Fayette
Parsons
Dean MacDonald
Oskaloosa
Galliher
Stever
Smith
Browne
Flinchpach Allen
Covert
East
Yount
Tri-State High School Track Meet at Parsons May 17
High school boys from southeastern Iowa western Illinois and northern Missouri will gather at Parsons college Fairfield for the Tri State Track Meet on Saturday May 17. About 100 to 150 athletes are expected and residents are asked to entertain them as arrangements proceed led by Professor May and Parsons Letter club.
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Parsons College
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Fairfield
Professor May
Parsons Letter Club
Modern Woodmen Entertained Monday Evening at Union Hall
Fairfield Camp No 246 Modern Woodmen of America will be entertained Monday evening in the Fraternal Union hall with a 7:30 lodge session followed by social time. Ladies will serve light refreshments. bring sandwiches and a dish. A special meeting in May will discuss a possible insurance rate raise and a nationwide referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Camp No
Woodmen of America
Notice on Empress Express office hours 8 hour day
Effective May 12 1919 the office of the American Railway Express Company will be 8:00 to 12 a m 1:00 to 6:00 p m and no pickup service after 4:00 p m owing to the adoption of the 8 hour day Government's ruling 230 10 E J O'Donnell Agent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Railway Express Company
E. J. O'Donnell
Jefferson County Hospital Auxiliary Food Sale
The Jefferson County Hospital Auxiliary will hold a food sale on Saturday May 10 at H P McLaughlins furniture store. Buy your Sunday dinner here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Hospital
H. P. McLaughlins Furniture
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oxfords
Arthur DuVall
Ottumwa
Porter D. Norton
Kansas
City
W. W. Junkin
Chariton
Jack Cox
Wooster
Frank Rhynas
Stockport
The
Roy Fresconi
Batavia
Clara Ingham
Burlington
Florence Peebler
Libertyville
G. A. Castile
Roy Castile
Salina
T. L. James
Excelsior Springs
A. W. Maxwell
Frank Loving
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
R. H. Maxwell
R. C. Leggett
Edna Barr
A. B. Rogers
J. S. Gaumer
Iowa State Medical Meeting
W. E. Harris
W. R. Keesey
Methodist Church
Sam Shafer
Alice Frasher
W. H. Parker
Ney York
Guy D. Cox
Co. C
Eng
Guy A. Woellhaf
C. M. Edwards
B. H
Walter K. Bloth
Rosemary
Betty
Cedar Rapids
M. W. Roth
Rev. L. EB. Koenig
Dakotas
Chicago
C, Bock
Chester Fordycce
M. C. Carpenter
Burlington Hawkeye
Ward-Harper
O’brien
Bureau
Peoples
College News
Frank D. Kerrick
Thrawne
the Meyer Shoe Store
West Side
John T. Davies
H. G. Postel
Simmons
Simmons Company
the Home Outfitters
J.C. Bradshaw Furn, CO
Fairfield Hardware Company
Richardson Hardware CO
Broadway
Busi
Ness
Merch
Drummond - Cromer Co
Albia
Centerville
Cpert Tire Service
W.S. Cromer
Unionville, Mo
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