Old Boreas Swiftly Sweeps In From North
A sharp cold snap struck yesterday with Old Boreas racing Mr Mercury in a brisk afternoon chase. Temperatures plunged by about thirty degrees between 1 p m and 7 p m and fell near freezing last night.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1907
Page
6
Editor forecasts rapid rise of air navigation worldwide
A New York editor predicts soon general aerial navigation. He notes France has run a ballooning school for a century and Germany plans one at Chemnitz with a textile maker who earned six thousand as director. Eight applications have been received, seven from outside Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
France
Germany
Chemnitz
Survivor of 1860 Republican National Convention Named
New York papers note N. W. Voorhies of New Jersey as a survivor of the 1860 convention that nominated Lincoln and say he and U S Senator ullom of Illinois are the only surviving members. They also mention Senator W B Allen Congressman W P Hepburn and Hon John A Kasson as possible living delegates of that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. W. Voorhies
New Jersey
Abraham Lincoln
Voorhies
U. S
Ullom
Hinois
W.B. Allleen
W. P. Hepburn
John A. Kasson
Jamestown Ter-Centenary Exposition Note
The piece recalls April 26 1007 when Hinps anchors at Jamestown with colonists of the London Company marking the first permanent settlement. It contrasts with April 26 1876 when fifty steel warships salute the US President in Hampton Roads as a century of English speaking citizens spans coast to coast. The Norfolk exposition commemorates a pivotal national moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chesapeake
Golden Gate
Norfolk
Chicago
Saint Louis
Death of Joseph Gilchrist in Hampton Iowa
Telegram announces the death of Joseph Gilchrist a former Fairfield resident at his daughter Adolph Myers home in Hampton Iowa. He had been ill with dropsy and heart trouble and died Friday night. He leaves a wife five children and several siblings. He was a shoe waker by trade and a Dunkard preacher who preached in Libertyville Birmingham and Hampton. Funeral was held yesterday in Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gilchrist
Fairfield
Adolph Myers
Hampton
Iowa
Gilchrist
F. B. Woods
William LD. Gilchrist
Birmingham
Lampton
Reception Tuesday for new Congregational members at parsonage
The Congregational church will hold a reception Tuesday evening at the parsonage for new members and their families. The house and grounds will be decorated and expected to accommodate the entire congregation.
Memorial sermon honors soldiers in Fairfield church
Rev. W. H. Betts delivered an extempore address at a Sunday afternoon service in Fairfield attended by the Grand Army Post and W. R. C. members. The Christian church featured flowers and music as Betts spoke of faith, patriotism, and war reminiscences to a full house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Betts
The
Christian Church
Grand Army Post
J. P. Gibson
Betts
Fairfield
God
Jesus Christ
Forgotten Heroes Honors in Memorial Service
A memorial speech honors the Grand Army of the Republic and the forgotten heroes of the home. The speaker salutes veterans, the Women’s Relief Corps, and the women who kept families together during the Civil War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linois
Grand Army of the Republic
Free
Gand Army of the Republic
Vetrans
Billy Sunday in Knoxville Sermons Draw Big Crowds
A Knoxville correspondent reports Billy Sunday the evangelist has preached for nearly two weeks drawing large crowds. He is described as a dynamic, fast-talking speaker who prefers tabernacles and large venues, with Des Moines fundraising planned for a newsboys outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Journal
Auditorum
Des Moines
Lake Okoboji
Billy
Billy Sunday
The
Knoxville Express
Iowa
William
William A. Sunday
Obituary: Johnson R Laughlin Dies in Libertyville
Johnson R Laughlin died at his Libertyville home after several weeks illness. He was about seventy, longtime Jefferson County farmer. Survived by wife, daughter Ada Leedy, three sisters Mrs Creek Mrs Trout Mrs Martha Trout, and brother Stewart Laughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson R. Laughlin
Libertyville
Ada Leedy
Samuel Creek
Maggie Trout
Martha Trout
Stewart Laughlin
Laughlin
Jefferson County
Methodist Church Reception for New Members
The church holds a reception for new and prospective members and their friends. It will be on Tuesday at 7 30 to WW o'clock with the church opened for all. Refreshments and other good things are hinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Miss Ethel White Visits Miss Nellie Ball in Monmouth
Miss White, en route from Oceola where she teaches, stops to visit Miss Ball in Monmouth. A Lutheran Missionary Society meeting is set for Tuesday at 3 PM in the church east room. Parsons vs Highland Park and Highland Park vs Pella/ Iowa Wesleyan games noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel White
Nellie Ball
Miss White
Monmouth
Lil
Oceola
Alumpus Field
Parsons
Highland Park
Pella
Iowa Wesleyan
Wolves at Salina Bring Bounty of Six Young Wolves
V. A. Howard of near Salina delivered a litter of six young wolves to the county auditor and collected two dollars per animal. The pups, about five or six weeks old, were displayed at the courthouse briefly before being killed as the law prohibits keeping captured wolves alive. This marks the largest bounty total recently paid at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Howard
Salina
Howard
Court House
Youngest Enlisted Man Claims Iowa Civil War Honor
J E Cowgill of Indianapolis argues he and Iowa were the youngest enlistees in the Civil War. Born in Vermont, he joined April 20 1864 at age nearly 14 in Company H Fourteenth Iowa, later served in the residuary battalion, mustered out September 1865 after sixteen months service. he faced no bullet wounds though a bullet pierced clothing and a bayonet snagged his coat. He later became secretary of the American Bond and Securities Co of Indianapolis and is brother-in-law to H F Dolph of Wayland Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
J. E. Cowgill
Indianapoli
Iona
Cowgill
Vermont
Iowa
Jefferson County
Wayne County
Mr. Cowgill
Fourteenth
Lowa Infantry
Fourteenth Iowa Infantry
Davenport
L. M. Shaw
the Treasury
American Bond and Securities Company of
Indianapolis
H. F. Dolph
Shriners Veer Toward Large Oskaloosa Meeting
El Kaaba Temple Deputy Boyer prepares for the Oskaloosa June 12 gathering with a large class of candidates from many districts. A parade is possible, visitors from distance are expected, and Davenport El Kaaba Temple will travel in a caravan. The event ends with a grand banquet at the Masonic opera house before remodeling starts this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Boyer
el Kaaba
Order of the Mystic Shrine
Oskaloosa
Boyer
el Kaaba Temple
Davenport
Masonic Opera House
Cedar Vale News Notes and Local Guild Update
Cedar Vale reports on Dan Bennett and family visiting Mrs. A. D. Lawson. Dan Kelly Henry Roland and others replanting after worm damage. Corn from recent cold snap regrowing well. Rev Ed Uptegrove of Alvo Nebraska visited the E B Switch home and supplied Pleasant Grove pulpit while Rev W L Collins attends the General Assembly in Dickson Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Kelly
Henry Roland
Ed Uptegrove
Alvo
Neb
E. Bb
Lawyers attend state field meet and banquet in Des Moines
Atty Sands Calhoun and his wife traveled to Des Moines on Saturday for the State Field meet in the afternoon and the annual Model Law Senate banquet at the Chamberlain hotel that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty. Sands Calhoun
Des Moines
Modle Law Senate
Chamberlain Hotel
Annual Encampment of Grand Army in Dubuque
The Grand Army of the Republic annual encampment will be held in Dubuque from June 11 to 15. Veterans groups and allied organizations will meet, with numerous musical performances and reunions planned. Dubuque offers river excursions, parks, railfare discounts, and extensive celebrations to mark the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic of
Dubuque
Mississippi River
New Orleans
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Grinnell Wins The Championship In Iowa Meet
Des Moines May 26 Grinnell edged Drake by a point to win the state meet after a wet start and a delayed schedule Morningside Ames and Iowa State also competed Grinnell finished with 44 points Drake 43 Ames 26 Iowa State 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Grinnell
Ames
Drake University
Morningside
Chapman
Lowa
Is. Grinnell
Drake
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is claimed not to contain opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by L.8 Bradshaw & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
L. 8
Bradshaw & Co
Why You Can’t Add My Name to Your Subscription
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It page to advertise in the Daily Journal
An advertisement notice seeks space in the Daily Journal with details on ad size timing and pricing for local businesses and events. Readers are invited to place classified or display ads through the newspaper office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Journal
Fairfield plans big Billy Sunday excursion to Knoxville
Fairfield leaders push an excursion to Knoxville on June 4 to hear Billy Sunday. A special Bo and Q rail train requires 125 riders at one fare or 245 for round trip with ministers and church members backing the effort. The effort aims for a large turnout from Fairfield and surrounding community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K
Fairfield Bunch
Mickle
Billy
Inquirer
Knoxville
Fairfield
Knox Ville
Bo and Q
Measles Sweep Through Blackhawk Community
Mrs Gants stays with her daughter Mrs Hewett as measles trouble the household. Mrs Flora Baker and daughter Maude return to Mingo. Mrs Chas Walker and Margaret also catch measles. Mrs Fletcher Stansberry improves slightly after serious illness. Mrs Teeter and Mrs Bert Howard visit Stansberry. Miss Minnie Carlson’s No 7 school closes Saturday with a picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Baker
Maude
Mingo
Minnie Carlson
No 7
Fairfield Notes on Births Deaths and Visits
Abingdon news item records visits of Mrs J W Pilot and others to Fairfield. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs R M Davis on May 16. Twins born to Mr and Mrs J B Trent formerly of this place. Maggie Hudson Nelson dies near Packwood, funeral at Packwood Christian church. Mary Dysert and daughter Helen visit. Perry Kramer delivers meat on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Drs Woods and King attend a dying relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Davis
Prank
Ada Miller
Fairfield
J.B. Trent
Batavia
Mary Dysert
Littl
Helen
Packwood
J. Bb. Maxwell
Maude Grahm
Here
Woods
King
N. D. Smith
Clara
Perry Kramer
Maggie Hudson Nelson
John Hudson
Maggete Hudson
Nelson
Joseph Nelson
Pekin
Christian Church
Ineokuk
Maggie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dean Taylor
A. W. Taylor
Weekly Journal
Tetas
Daughter
Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church
Shriners’ June Meeting
Cedar Vale
Joe Wilson
Dan Bennett
A. D. Lawson
GA. R
Poes
Blackhawk
Mrs. Gants
Mrs. Hewett
Fletcher Stansberry
Robert Teeter
Bert Howard
Stansberry
Abingdon
J. W. Pilot
Pairfield
Prank Hiasty, Agency
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