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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
6
The notice praises H H Jones and his industrious character as friends congratulate him. It mentions his upcoming marriage to John Windhom's daughter described as a genteel young lady with fine housekeeping skills. The couple will reside at Mr. James’s East Briggs Street home and welcome friends in the near future.
The article discusses Taft’s tariff pledge as a genuine revision aimed at eliminating unnecessary protections and graft, balancing labor and capital under a protective system. It notes critics’ fears of a double tariff and calls for hearings and data-driven action by a new Congress.
William Andre of Grand Ledge, famed egg king, was found guilty of obtaining a car load of eyes under false pretenses. This marks a second conviction after he previously failed for $100,000 and appealed the first decision.
A dispatch from Seward Neb says John N Bedford, sought by McHenry county authorities for a murder in Crystal Lake Lil, has been arrested in Sew Keatiive. Authorities report the capture as completed with Bedford in custody awaiting further proceedings.
An outline mentions Emperor William of Germany electing Count Johann Heinrich von Bernstorf and an ambassador to the United States via Baron Spech von Sterna Weg. It notes the Chinese emperor's illness and a Washington dispatch. It cites nov 16 as a priesthood anniversary, and a part time schedule at the National Rad Sar company mill in Bristol, L 1. It ends with a garbled line about M2 bands and emgreges.
George A. Howard state lecturer for the Ancient Order of United Workmen showed etereoptican pictures in the park Saturday evening as an advertisement for the local lodge. Only a few short pictures were shown before a light accident ended the program as the crowd dispersed.
Rev Byer of Brighton lectured on the Holy Land and World Sunday School Convention at Jerusaleum four years ago. He has been sent by the United States as a delegate to the Old World twice. Martha and Roy Richards of Libertyville attended and were pleased. Wido McPherson finished cribbing. Hiccorn yielded about 50 bushels per acre. Miss Cora Ball closed her fall term with a Thanksgiving program and will not return to teaching this term. Mise Leech of Keosaugua will teach the winter term.
Hale Greenleaf and Oral Watters of Centerville visited with friends here. Mises Kila Shea from Counc Bluff and Ed Dettisen of Burlington were seen at local homes. Cora McGinnis of Boulder Colorado guests at the Faulkner residence.
Ottumwa hosts a Billy Sunday revival at the old tabernacle with five weeks of nightly sermons. The feud with manager J F Jersey of the Grand Opera house spills into the press as Sunday targets Jersey's theater and grog districts. Jersey counters with praise of his charitable acts and a plan to feature The Devil production against Sundays.
Everett Work of Chicago is here calling on friends today. Clyde Warner spent Sunday at his home in Washington. Floyd Goodman spent Sunday at his home in Glasgow. Donald McGrregor of Ottumwa spent Sunday in this city at his home. Wester Stark visited Burlington for a day with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Warner of Brighton spent Sunday here. Prof Harley Young of agency City spent the weekend at his home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moessen visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Messett in Ottumwa. Mer and Mrs. James Tool of Monroe guests at H. B. Mitchell home on West Adams. Mrs. George Stephens visited her daughter Mrs. Anthony Kurts in Pleasant Plain. Boyd Heldorfer of the Western Union in Burlington spent Sunday with relatives. Bernice, Dorothy and Irene Snyder visited relatives in Mt. Pleasant. Rev. John A. Bright of Campus Kansas arrived for a visit with his son Rev. W. Luther Bright. Mrs. Letts and daughter Gladye came from Davenport for a visit with the King family. Mrs. Charles Gabbert and daughter left for New London. The Good Cheer society plans a pre social Tuesday at No 4 schoolhouse to aid the Orphans Home at Cornell Bluffs. Miss Bertha Correll, injured in a runaway near Pleasant Plain, returned to school. George Strong Corps No 21 will inspect Tuesday at 2 PM. Ladies Aid Society meets Tuesday at Mrs. Dillon Turney’s. Jefferson County Historical Society met, with a paper on Early Pioneers. Will Donahoe of Keosauqua elected county auditor. Luther League Bronze Friday at 7 PM, home of Mrs. Helen Messett, then to Miss Eleanora Carlson’s for brouse.
Mina Mary Ward a Jefferson county schoolteacher was injured when a buggy was frightened by an automobile near Parsons college. She suffered a gash above the left eye, a dislocated shoulder, and severe bruises. Ward returned home and hopes to resume teaching Wednesday.
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