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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1916
Page
3
Local notes record departures and visits including C Richardson to Rock Island, Mrs Willis Bennett with sister in Lockridge, C E Keltner on Glasgow business, J H Branner in the city, and others visiting from Ottumwa Davenport Keokuk and Moline. A birth is announced for Martin Henry Rieber. A marriage license issued to Lydia Marie Avitt and Ralph H Avitt. Edna Johnson wedding in Moline noted with Lindeen family.
Miss Nellie Kyle spent the weekend at her Ottumwa home. Batavia residents Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore visited the city. Ed Hohl of Burlington was in town on business. Ainsworth couple Mr. and Mrs. John Straih visited their daughter Mrs. Harry Osborne. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. James of Minneapolis and C. H. James of Brewster joined a James family reunion in Pleasant Plain and stayed for a visit with J. F. James. R. H. Spence returned from Cedar Rapids. Attorney C. R. Conlee will handle collections and law matters at Squire A. W. Jaques’s desk on East Broadway. Supt. Amy Beers and Miss Anderson of Jefferson County Hospital returned from Davenport Des Moines and Albia. Mrs. Charles Meyrs of Rome visited Ottumwa. A. W. Richardson and family returned to Delta after visiting their son W. B. Richardson. Louise Manatrey resumed Iowa City school work after a visit with her parents J. P. and M. Manatrey. Carpet sweeper sale at H. P. McLaughlin store drew heavy crowds with about 100 sold in ten minutes. latecomers were turned away. Mrs. S. J. Morris plans a Bloomington Ill. trip then Marshall Mo. for winter with her son Fred Morris.
Columbus Indiana Mrs Amanda J Morgan thirty five wife of Lee Morgan a moulder is in critical condition at her home from carbolic acid poisoning in a personal crisis tied to defeat of Hughes according to her husband a Democrat
Wilam Wilbur, 35, jailed on charges of buying votes in the recent election. Arrested at the local Democratic headquarters, authorities say he used funds from Republicans to influence his brothers. Sixth arrest in Bartholomew County tied to the election. Mrs Boissevain slightly better in Los Angeles hospital, gravely ill from anemia after transfusions. no nurses report.
Mrs. G. M. Eveland of Duncan Mills Illinois writes she was bedridden with lumbago until a neighbor gave Foley Kidney Pills. After trying two to three bottles she was completely relieved and recommends the remedy. The ad claims Foley Kidney Pills tone up weak kidneys and improve sleep and energy.
A freight derailment at Rome Iowa delayed east and west bound trains on the Burlington route. Wreck crews from Ottumwa and Galesburg fought to clear 600 feet of damaged track after a salt car toppled and scattered cargo. No injuries reported though service was halted and rerouted via Ft. Madison.
All union men are called to meet at Moose Hall this Friday evening at 7 30. The notice is signed by 892 K E Ullrich and marks an important gathering for union members.
Classified short note touts the Journal Want Ads as a reliable way to reach readers for selling, buying, and advertising needs. No specific events or names identified.
William B. Davis born in Harrison County Ohio in 1844 died in Fairfield at age 71 just shy of 72 after a fatal collapse near a grocery store. He married Martha J. Chainey in 1867 and leaves a widow and two children Austin Davis and Carrie J. Dickinson, plus siblings and many relatives. He served in the Civil War, joined Bethesda and Free Methodist churches, and was a trusted church official. Funeral services were held at his West Jackson home with interment in Bethesda cemetery.
Notice is given that an instrument claimed to be the last will of Charles B. Caldwell is on file in the Jefferson County District Court clerk's office. A proof and final hearing is set for November 27, 1916 at 1 36 o clock pm during the November term.
Town properties offered with several modernized houses in the college district and Highland Addition. Prices range from 4300 to 5000 for 3 to 8 room homes and parcels of land priced 750 to 1600, including lots on Burlington Street and Second Street.
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