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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1907

Page

3

Deputy Grand Master Gable Visits Local AO U W Lodge

From Sursday's Daily, D H Gabe Deputy Grand Master of the AO U W arrives in town to address members at 7 30 PM. His presence is said to energize Iowa lodge members and boost fraternal efforts. The meeting is for AO U W members only, with visiting brothers welcomed in the Judge room on the square’s west side.

D .H. Gabe U W Patrfield Gabbe Gable Tim Order Iowa Gabie AO. U. W Jrudge Evergreen Lodge

Congregational Church holds annual meeting and elects officers

The Congregational church held its annual meeting reporting a successful year. Officers elected include A Messenger and H P Bosworth for two years. trustees J Fred Clarke, M Hammer, and others. Clerk Arthur G Jordan. Treasurer Harvey Mohler. a standing committee of Mrs J P Manatrey and Mrs J M Hammer. ushers John W Green and Albert Sargent. assistants Wm Hufstedler and Samuel Holt. auditor Mrs McKenney. A move for a men s meeting and a committee to raise 500 for the parsonage was approved. The Ladies Society has raised 3500 and aims to raise as much again.

Congregational Church A. Messenger H. P. Bosworth L. Diack Win. Hufstedler Charles Heer J. Fred Clarke J. M. Hammer Arthur G. Jordan

Notice of Final Settlement in Nelson Estate

In Jefferson County Iowa November term 1907 the administrator Joe A Nelson will file his final report for the estate of Os clan Nelson deceased by November 14 1907. The court will hear the report November 26 1907 at which time heirs and interested parties may appear to show cause why the report should not be approved and the administrator discharged and bond exonerated.

Jefferson County Iowa Osclan Nelson Joe A. Nelson Emma Brandel Dan Brandel Tile Nelson John Nelson Hilda Dave Nelson Hugo Nelson Emma Sand Sand Vivian Nelson Ernest Nelson Mary Reed Peter Reed Oscan Nelson Aid Joe, A. Nelson

Free Catarrh Remedy Offered by Dr Shoop in Racine Wis

Trial catarrh treatments mailed free on request by Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. Tests show no cost to the recipient and highlight the value of Dr Shoop's Catarrh Remedy sold through F. W. Jericho & Co.

Shoop Racine Wis F. W. Jericho & Co

Dr Shoop Restorative Offered For Nerve Weakness

A vintage health ad from Racine Wisconsin promotes Dr Shoop Restorative to strengthen stomach and heart nerves. It claims speedy relief from dyspepsia and palpitations and offers free mail samples to test its effectiveness. Sold by F W Jericho Co.

Shoop Racine Wis F. W. Jericho Co

Surprised J A Glotfelty Celebrates Birthday Surprise

Mrs. J A Glotfelty planned and carried out a pleasant surprise for her husband on his fifty third birthday. Twenty five gentleman friends visited his home, he welcomed them, and after social time they dined in three courses. A handsome rocker was presented as a memento.

J. A. Glotfelty Mr. Glotfelty

Community Notes From Gothenberg and Nearby

NEW SWEDEN Mrs A F Anderson of Gothenberg Neb has returned home after a weeks visit with E P Anderson and others The Ladies Aid society of the M I church met at the home of Mr G A Rangner last Wednesday Mrs Wretha Kauffman moved back to Four Corners last week after having lived in Ottumwa about eight months Miss Bertha Martin of Ottumwa is visiting with Mrs Wretha Kauffman and others a end Robert Nelson is back at his home at A F Cassel William Turner Jr who has been suffering from blood potients re covering Miss Stella Jacobs of Hope Kan was visiting the neighborhood last week Ed Lindquist is at home again after spending four weeks in Moline Charles Johnson is at home now He has been working at Moline Jr he past summer Mr Johnson and wife of Agency spent Sunday with his brother Nicholas Johnson

Ladies Aid Society The M. I. Church G. A. Rangner Mra Wretha Kauffman Four Corners Ottumwa Robert Nelson A. F. Cassel William Turner, Jr Charles Johnson Moline, Jr

Local Social Updates and Small Town Notes

Beck with Mrs. Mary Graham of Kansas and Mr. and Mrs. Boyd of Okla visited at the Sands home for several days and returned home last Thursday. Mrs. Lulu M. Clayton closed a term at No. 5 and plans a two week vacation before winter term. Miss Belle Davis of Washington visits at the Davis home. Miss Ethel Anderson spent last week at her home nearby. The G C society met with Mrs. Pearl Green. Will Ryan received a promotion to Operator at West Burlington. Mac Davis and Mrs. Dave Ricketts visited their grandmother Mrs. Geo McCormick, who is improving. Sparks from a passing engine burned one of Cortell's straw stacks.

Mary Graham Kansas Mrs. Boyd Okla Sands Lulu M. Clayton No. 5 Douds-Leando Belle Davis Washington Davis Ethel Anderson G.C. Society Pearl Green Will Ryan West Burington Mac Davis Dave Ricketts Geo. McCormick

Cash security urged as safer than hiding money

Trustees warn against storing cash in homes amid burglary risk. Cash alternative options include cashier's checks and investments in bonds, notes, mortgages, or other securities. Local notes report visitors and gatherings at the Ottumwa area clubs and churches, with social events at the country club and visits from Dr. Monfort and Mrs. Monfort.

Albia Tribune

Personal Nachrichten from Indians and neighbors

James Carmicheal and family from Indianola Nebraska visit William Carmicheal en route to New York where they plan to sail for Ireland on the 16th. Mrs Amalia Schmidt Gobbie unable to appear at Mustenal club concert due to a cold. Miss Pool, missionary to India, reports famine and crop failure in central provinces due to light rainfall. Various local visits, greetings, and upcoming events including a marriage license for Grover Basham and Roxie Dixon, a society meeting, and a poultry fanciers exhibition from November 26 to 30.

James Carmicheal Alex Charles Indianola Neb William Carmicheal New York Ireland Amalia Schmidt-Gobbie Heighton Miss Pool India

Buying at Home and Clock Tales in Fairfield

A reader recalls a faulty clock mended by a boy and contrasts it with a new home clock with a cathedral bell tone. The letter argues for buying locally to boost Fairfield and county prosperity, noting furniture, carpets, and professions that should be sourced at home. It laments reliance on Chicago and praises community self-sufficiency.

Mender Chicago Sam Fairfield Mr. Hammer Abbie White Golden

Man Ends Courtship With Odd Tea Advice

Fragmentary note says a rejected suitor hears playful jibe about health and a wife, then references Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a curious remedy. No clear event date or location available.

Hollister

There's a Way to Defeat the Mail Order Man

A local call to publicize your business through newspaper columns as the method to counter mail order sellers. The Journal columns promise to provide the publicity needed to boost local commerce and counter competition.

Empyrean Society Plans Afternoon Newspaper Program

The Empyrean Literary Society at Parsons College will present a 3 o clock program with segments on Newspaper Story by Margaret Fisher Current Topics Edith Foster Great Currency Famine Helen McClure Personal Topics Grace Sandi land and a debate on increasing the U S navy Affi Helen Snook Neg Alice Childe All welcome to attend During the week of prayer Rev Harry of Chicago visits the YMCA group and spoke yesterday at Leggett House to business leaders and ministers about YMCA work with appreciation.

Empyrean Literary Society Margaret Fisher Edith Foster Helen McClure Grace Sandiland U. S. Navy Helen Snook Alice Childe Young Men’s Christian Association Parsons College Rev Harry Chicago Leggett House Y M.C. A

Value of the Small Christian College lecture at Parsons College

W. E. Andrew Hion, auditor of the U S Treasury in Washington DC and guest of Mrs M H Cuddy, spoke at Parsons College this morning on The Value of the Small Christian College. He noted his Class of 1885 ties.

Hion W. E. Andrew U.S. Treasury Washington, D. C M. H. Cuddy Parsons College

It Pays to Advertise in the Daily 43

Local promotion notes urge readers to place ads in the Daily 43 to reach a broad audience. The item highlights affordable rates and quick publication, urging merchants and residents to book space.

Pensions for Aged Printers Authorized by Union

Chicago reports that the International Typographical Union has approved a pension system for aged and incapacitated printers. Any member 60 or older with twenty years in good standing will receive 4 dollars weekly from the union, plus Chicago’s existing 3 dollar weekly payment, totaling 7 dollars weekly, funded by a one half of one percent assessment on earnings.

Chicago International Typographical Union Indianapolis International Organization

Rev Chas Trask Lewis Dies in Poultney Vi Leader of Columbus Youth Work

Columbus Indiana records the sudden death of Rev. Chas Trask Lewis formerly rector of St Paul’s. Four years earlier he organized the Young Men’s club and drew praise for outreach to local youths though his card playing and cigar smoking stirred criticism among church members who later withdrew their objections.

Columbus Ind Chas. Trask Lewis Poultney St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Lewis Young Men's Club

Marion man survives 26000 volt electric shock accident

Geer Sullivan of Fairmount regained consciousness after a 26000 volt accident at Union Traction sub power station Lafontaine. He suffered severe burns to hands back and head, was treated at Marion hospital, and while not out of danger there is hope for recovery. He is 34 with a wife and child.

Marion Ind Gee Sullivan Fairmount Union Traction Lafontaine Marion Hospital

Kaiser William Visits London Amid Cool Reception

Kaiser William of Germany spoke at Guild Hall in London urging stronger Anglo German ties and world peace. Public reception was respectful but cool with no major demonstrations, amid ongoing anti German sentiment sharpened by Hague peace conference tensions and fears of invasion.

London Pimperor William Germany Edward Guild Hall Kaiser The Hague Great Britain Emperor William

Poultry Show Opens As Muscatine Fairfield Entries Grow

Fairfield fanciers participate in the Muscatine County poultry show opened with Congressman A P Dawe son delivering a strong poultry industry address. Over 500 birds entered with many champion strains from ring doves to Tolouse geese and Langshans. Fairfield participants include Joe Moss Thomas Osborn S A Power A W Brown as cages showcase Plymouth Rocks Wyandotts and Minorcas.

Muscatine Lare’s Plymouth Rocks Rock Island Fairfield Joe Moss Thomas Osborn S. A. Power A. W. Brown

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H. Gable G.ard A.O Will Beesent Iignt Sursday’s Daily Congregational Meeting New Sweden Mra A. F. Anderson Gothenberg Neb E. P. Anderson Bertha Martin Mrs Wretha Kaufffman Stella Jacobs Hope Kan Ed Lindquist Moline Hlinots Mr. Johnson Agency Nicholas Johnson Beck With J. T. Cameron Vinton Murray Home South Matin Street W. W. Vinson Quartery Free Methodist Church Ottumwa Dental Club M. Work Country Club J. B. Monfort Alf Owen of Eldon David Roth Mt. Pleasant Walter K. Marsh Batavia Grover Basham This City Roxie Dixon Burlington ExElzevir Society Nellie Smeaton Gee, Stevens Hillsboro Ohio A V. Custer Marion, Ltd Perry King Charles Messenger of Ottumwai A. W. McElhaney Lacey Dodee Vandegriff South DB Street Ft. Madison E. B. McCrea Smith Center Minnie Weygandt Sadie Goehner Haus Concord New Hampshire Lula Snellson Mra P. E. Beeson Council Bluffs H. A. Ingham Winfield Methodist Ingham Pairfield Ballard Hall J. N. Randle Denver Colorado Martha Price W. A. Randel Marie Hollander Ray Stahlman John Tollander Salina Poultry Fanciers’ Association Armony Hall College News Wilhelm England Japan Russia Journal
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