W R Robinson Arrested in Lockridge Embezzlement Case
Sheriff W H Neibert brought back W R Robinson a former Lockridge business man sought for ten months. Indicted for larceny by embezzlement, he disappeared to Canada with his wife and infant after misusing Lockridge Lumber Company funds. He faces trial at the November district court term opening November 14 in Jefferson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Neibert
Springfield
W. R. Robinson
Lockridge
Robinson
Canada
Lockridge Lumber Company
Toronto
Babe
Jefferson County
Missouri
Seventy Years In Fairfield Remembered By Elder Mitchell
TusJey Henry Mitchell, a Jefferson county figure, recalls arriving in Fairfield on November day in 1840 when it was a Native American trading post. Now over 90, Mitchell shares stories with grandchildren and great grandchildren, reflecting on early days and his long residence in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mitchell
Jefferson County
TusJey
Fairfield
Perry Davis Painkiller advertised for cramps and bowels
In winter and summer readers are told to fear cramps and colic but not appendicitis. The ad promotes Perry Davis Painkiller as the only remedy with a 35c and 50c size, claiming relief at once when taken in warm water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Opinions on Sunday pay at Chautauqua debated
Dr J Fred Clarke writes to readers asking for community views on Sunday expenses for the Chautauqua program. He outlines options including closing grounds, local sermon, or charging admission to cover costs, noting previous collectors often fail to fund the offerings.
Fairfield Woman Honored by Eastern Star
Mrs. W. P. Sullivan of Fairfield has been elected Grand Conductress of the Order of Eastern Star in Iowa. The Iowa election, announced by telegram from Boone, places her among the top leaders and promises a warm reception when she returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Boone
Iowa
W. P. Sullivan
Order of Eastern Star
Stephenson and Daughter Boost Yeo Man Lodge in Albia
E L Stephenson and daughter Miss Charlotte of Fairfield are deputy workers for the Brotherhood of American Yeoman. In Albia they aid recruitment and lodge strengthening, with a class of fifty expected and refreshments to follow the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Stephenson
Charlotte
Brotherhood of American Yeoman
Albia
Fairfield Defeats Keokuk 24 to 0 In Windy Contest
Fairfield high school beat Keokuk 24 to 0 as Keokuk failed to score until the second half. Strong forward passes and correct quarterback runs powered Fairfield with two field goals by Yount and two touchdowns, one by Burkhart and another by Yount. The wind hampered both sides but Fairfield controlled the game from the opening kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Fairfield
Southeastern Iowa
Down State
Aginst
Burlington
Henry
Yount
Forwal
Anghk
Burkhart
Hineman
Dr. D D Proper Preaches at Local Baptist Church
Dr. D. D. Proper of Omaha Nebraska District Secretary of the American Baptist Home Mission Society preached at the Baptist church Sunday evening. A large crowd greeted him and he expressed himself as well pleased with the work of the church but expected more of them in the future. He conducted meetings here years ago and made many friends. His message was very much appreciated by all who heard him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Proper
Omaha
Neb
American Baptist Home Mission Society
Baptist Church
Proper
pHis
Hallowe'en Party by Social Hour Club at Log Cabin
The Social Hour Club hosted a Halloween dinner at the Log Cabin with about fifty members. Ralph W. Lamson led the program as master of ceremonies while a visiting Indian band performed a war dance and sang Chief Henry Pumphrey’s song To the Old Settler's Cabin, Hallowe'en Surprises, to be printed tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Lamson
Blackhawk Trail
Henry Pumphrey
Big Chief
Pumphrey
Halloween Party At East Hempstead Street Home
Mrs Elva Burrows and Miss Velma Keller hosted a Halloween party Saturday evening at the Burrows home on East Hempstead street. The event featured pumpkin faces fall leaves and games such as bobbing for apples and ghost stories with refreshments suited to the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Burrows
Velma Keller
East Hempstead Street
Fairfield Rebekah Lodge Halloween Party At No 96
Members of Fairfield Rebekah Lodge No 96 enjoyed a Halloween party in the lodge room on the south side of the square. Pumpkin faces decorated the rooms and a short program featured I O O F orchestra performances and a solo by Alonzo Isreal. Kate Allen Fern Young and Mrs. Charles Clapp sang and then guests moved to the dining room for pumpkin and apple pies and coffee before returning for social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Rebekat Lodge No. 96
Hallowe'en
Alonzo Isreal
Kate Allen
Fern Young
Charles Clapp
Royal Neigh bor order hosts Halloween party at hall
Members of the Royal Neigh bor order held a Halloween party at Modern Woodman hall. A brief lodge business session occurred at 7 30 pm before the doors opened for guests who enjoyed an excellent program and entertainment from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbor Order
Woodman Hall
Hawkeye Rebekah Lodge Hosts Halloween Party
Hawkeye Rebekah lodge No. 386 hosted a Halloween gathering at Mrs. Ida Foote’s home on South D street. Readings recitations and musical selections drew nearly a hundred attendees with costumes and pumpkin face decorations. Refreshments of pumpkin pie and coffee followed a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Foote
South D Street
Hawkeye Rebekah Lodge No. 386
Parsons College Witches Night Hallowe'en Festivities
Parsons College students and faculty hosted a Halloween celebration on Monday October 31 1910 with a campus bonfire class roasts and gymnasium entertainment. Widespread merriment included yells songs burlesques and stunts the night ended with socializing and refreshments. Nearby events included a party hosted by Miss Eyre Stephenson and Dora Smith with contests hypnotism fortune telling and prizes. Fairfield Council Fraternal Aid also held a Halloween party at Woodman Hall with readings talks musical selections and a postcard exchange contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Trustee Gymnasium
Bruce Findlay
H. M. Gage
Miss Aikens
Eyel Stephenson
Dora Smith
SE Club
Hallowe'en
Weerurlington Street
Ray Stevenson
Victor Bates
Gladys Lewis
Dean Scott
Questa
Friends
Fairfield Council
Fraternal Aid Association
Woodman Hall
Hallowe’en
Auto accident injures Fisher party near Fairfield
In Mt. Pleasant two women and P H Fisher were riding with a Fairfield driver when their car ran off a three foot embankment along the C B & Q right of way. The vehicle overturned briefly but all occupants escaped serious harm and left for Fairfield after aid arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
P. H Fisher
P. H. Risher
Fairfield
Main Street
Smith
Main
J. L. Hall
Broadway
Hodson
Fisher
Oratorical Contest Planned by Epworth League
The Epworth League of the Methodist church will hold an oratorical contest on Thursday evening November 10 in Library Hall. Represented by Fred Ward, the local society competes against Roy Courray of Batavia Miss Lela Linder of Libertyville and Miss Nellie Knight of Ottumwa. Two sets of judges will preside and an excellent contest is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Library Hall
Fred Ward
Roy Courray
Batavia
Lela Linder
Libertyville
Nellie Knight
Ottumwa
Hawkeye Rebekah Lodge Halloween Party Delights Town
Hawkeye Rebekah lodge No 396 held a Halloween party in their north side room with jack o lantern lighting and a witch dance goblins frolic. Mayor J P Starr tested a gypsy fortune teller while the I O O F orchestra played and Nellie Griffith read aloud. Pumpkin pie grapes and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Rebekah Lodge No. 396
J. P. Starr
Nellie Griffith
Birthday party honors Miss Bessie McGregor
Miss Bessie McGregor entertained seven intimate friends with a Halloween themed house party on Monday evening. Delicious refreshments, seasonal decorations, and a three course breakfast on Tuesday followed, with hand painted place cards and a souvenir spoon gift from the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie McGregor
Miss McGregor
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W.R. Robinson
Lockridge’ Lumber Co
Neibert
Mitchell
New Hampshire
Graud
Dave
H. B. Mitchell
J. Fred Clarke
Sirs
Hillis
New York
Chautauqua Board
J. Fred Clark
C.E.S
Angstead
Davis
Rt Peass
Burkhart Ward
Rg Bick
I Casselle
McGraw Neibert Griffith
Lg Peters Kilroy
Carl McFadden
West Jefferson Street
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