W. G. Robinson Sentenced In Embezzlement Case
W G Robinson pleaded guilty to embezzling funds and property of the United Lumber Company while agent at Lock Ridge in December 1909. The court, urged by the company and county officials for leniency due to his family needs, sentenced him to up to five years with parole consideration to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Robinson
United Lumber Company
Lockridge
J. P. Starr
Lumber Company
Gabriel
Huglin
Robinson
Fairfield High class plans surprise for president on birthday
The 1911 class surprised president Ray Fisher at the presidential mansion on his seventeenth birthday. The group entered quietly, shared games and music, and presented Fisher a signet ring from the class. Later, Ray and others enjoyed light refreshments and left well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield High School
Ray Fisher
Allender
Ray
George Yount
Mr. Fisher
New County Hospital Proposal Passes in Washington County
Washington La Nov 10 Official returns not yet public and board of supervisors to review books next Monday Unofficial counts from precinct judges show the hospital tax proposal carried by 749 votes Washington will be among the first counties in the state to erect a county hospital A seven member board of trustees will be appointed with up to three women and four residents not from the hospital town The trustees will oversee plans bids and construction with elections for hospital trustees at the next general election
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Board of Supervisors
Washington County
County Board of Supervisors
Epworth League Holds Notable Thursday Oratorical Contest
The Ep worth League held a Thursday evening oratorical contest in the Library hall. Judges assessed thought and delivery with Roy Curray of Batavia earning top marks and a silver cup. Nellie Kight of Ottumwa placed second earning a pennant, Fred Ward of this city took third despite a football injury, and Lela Linder of Libertyville placed fourth. More contests are likely this winter under the league’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Roy Curray
Batavia
Nellie Kight
Ottumwa
Fred Ward
Ward
Lela Linder
Libertyville
Parsons Juniors Present Miss Hobbs Comedy At Orpheum
The Parsons College Junior class stages a four act comedy Miss Hobbs next Tuesday evening at the Orpheum theater. Cast includes Miss Henrietta Hobbs Florence Creswell and Miss Millicent Terry Etna Buchannan with Mrs Percival Kingsearl Florence Rothbies and Susan Abbey Mabel Du Bois. others include French Maid Emily Edwards Mr Wolf Kingsearl Mark Tibbettas and Charles McClelland the butler Harold Cassel and Captain Sande Laurence Laughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Millicent Terry
Etna Buchanan
Percival Kingsearl
Florence Rothbies
Susan Abbey
Mabel du Bois
Emily Edwards
Wolf Kingsearl
Mark Tibbettas
Charles McClelland
George Jessey
Warren Ewing
Charles
Harold Cassel
Capt. Sande
Laurence Laughlin
Baby boy born to Linns on West Briggs Street
A ten pound baby boy was born in the morning to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Linn on West Briggs Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Linn
West Briggs Street
Clinton Triumphs Fairfield In Eastern Iowa Gridiron Clash
Clinton defeats Fairfield 11 to 6 on Alumni field in a hard fought game as Clinton capitalized on a forward pass and a late stand near Fairfield’s end zone. Fairfield captain Yount suffered a strained arm but stayed in, while Parsons College edged Oskaloosa 11 to 0 with Zeigler's 90 yard kickoff return and two touchdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Burlington
Clinton
Fairfield
Wills
Johnson
Stewart
Secor
Yount
Nady
Penn
Parsons College
Oskaloosa College
Parsons
Zeigler
Smith
Laude
Parsons Penn
Rodgers
Conover Ward Rt
Hines Winter
Newlin Collins E Watson
Sutherlin
Rg Peterson
Terrell Wright le Taber
Louden
Williams Stephenson
Mattison
Smith Boies
Ruby
Young
Lott
Stephenson
G. Ruby
van Meter
Drake
Flower
Griffith
Wesleyan
Fleagle
le Prevoust
Angstead Stuart RT
Burkhart O'Hearn
Ward Vickerstaff
Cassel
Lafayette Young Named Senator to Succeed Dolliver
Lafayette Young has been named junior United States Senator to fill the Iowa vacancy until the legislature meets in January to elect a full term. He is proprietor of the Des Moines Capital and a longtime supporter and adviser to the governor.
Eber Ogden Finds Lost Fife
Eber Ogden a renowned Jefferson county veteran recovers a Civil War era fife he carried through combat. Present by Dr. C. D. Clarke in 1862 the instrument was lost years ago and found thanks to his son in Portland and grandson in Galesburg. He plans to keep it and donate it to the Jefferson county library upon his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eber Ogden
Jefferson County
Ogden
C. D. Clarke
Portland
Oregon
Galesburg
Warning to Students On Railroad Crossing Safety
Superintendent O P Flower issues a letter to Lincoln Franklin and Logan school patrons urging strict crossing rules for students near railroad tracks. He appeals for parental cooperation to prevent serious accidents and reminds guardians to reinforce safe crossing practices at designated crossings with guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Flower
Lincoln School
Franklin and Logan
Lincoln
Marriages Tie Two Fairfield Couples in Late Ceremony
Dr. C A McElderry and Miss Mae Young wed at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev W W Montgomery officiating. The couple will live on South Main street after a wedding supper at the bride’s parents home. She is a Fairfield high school graduate and former bookkeeper for J E Roth & Co. The groom is a popular local. Fay W Biggs and Miss Mae Hafferty were quietly married by Rev Thomas Osborn. The brides are Birmingham natives and Fairfield residents with strong local ties. They will honeymoon briefly in Fairfield before starting housekeeping near Libertyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Faulkner
Delta
Col
Colo
Mildred Kathrine
W. H
Marguerite Faulkner
North Delta
Darley
C. A. McElderry
Mae Young
Presbyterian Parsonage
W. W. Montgomery
McElderry
John L. Young
South Fourth Street
Fairfield High School
J. E. Roth and Co
Birmingham
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Libervtville
Weekly Journal notes travel and visit reminders
The issue suggests informing others if you are leaving or if someone will visit you. It emphasizes clear communication to coordinate plans and ensure guests and hosts are aware of arrangements.
Life of J. R. McCracken Follows Butte Mayor to Death
The life summary notes Joseph R. McCrackin born in Pennsylvania 65 years ago who grew up in Iowa and served as a Union cavalryman. He later moved to Montana settling in Butte 20 years ago and held roles from furniture manager to real estate and finally As manager of rents for Anaconda Copper Mining Co. He died suddenly of heart disease after voting and walking to his office in Butte. He was a brother of W W McCrackin of Hamilton and Alexander McCrackin.
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Joseph R. MecCrackin
Butte
Mont
Grand Army of the Republic
Hennessy
Joseph R. McCrackin
Pennsylvania
Indiana County
Iowa
Eighth Iowa Cavalry
Los Angeles
Cal
Montana
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
W. W. McCrackin
Hamilton, Mont
Alexander McCrackin
District court opens with varied civil docket and notices
The November term of the district court convened in this city with Judge M A Roberts presiding for a brief three week term. Five divorce cases and three automobile damage suits are set along with a long list of trial assignments. Grand jury members are named and sworn. the jury and petit jury schedules are detailed. State cases include Iowa vs Louis Adler with related domestic trouble. Also noted are numerous future case dates, a Navy officer’s funeral and a summary of the late officer’s family and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Roberts
Ottumwa
Sylvester Liblin
Newton Hughes
Wanda Crew
E. Harkins
Charlotte Crew
West Broadway
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
J. Adam Sinn
John W. Shafer
Nate Regester
Jerry Dearduff
Micheal Damm
al. Howell
Charles Edmunds
State of Lowa
Louis Adler
Adler
Germanville
Jefferson County
Roberts
City of Fairfield
T. J. Emry
A. m. State of Iowa
Wm. E. Miller
State of Iowa
E. C. Schillerstrom
Archibald Black
H. C. Miller
Admi
J. W. Bean
A. C. Wisecarver
Harry I
D. Henry
R. J. Mitchell
Navy
J. W. Pitkin
L. W. Pringle
Edmund A. Hosler
Calhoun
C. D. McPherson
Rosa Martin
Percy Droz
C. B
Q. Ry.Co
Mary Kendall
Belle Green
Lewis Boos
C. A. Nilson
Mrs. J. M. Barrow
Hdl. Baldwin
Hannah Work Et al
Reuben Johnson
O. M. Bundy
C. A. Sittser
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lockridge Lumber Co
McElhany
Mabel Faulkner
Paulkner
The
Herald
Miss Hobbs
Hero
Weekly Journal
Lafayette Young
AdoulsAop
Sauloyy
Fife
J. R. M’gracken
United States Navy
Anaconda
Murray’s Hospital
Ralston McCrackin
Peru
South America
McCrackin
Lincoln Post No. 2
Grand Army
Department of Montana
R. QG. Huston
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