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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
4
The editor requests a change of address listing both the old and new addresses for Mean Taylor Jaw, noting the need for updated contact records and publication routing.
Des Moines reports that county auditors altered druggists liquor request slips by printing medicinal in ink, potentially barring many Iowa druggists from selling liquor for five years. The Iowa Anti-Saloon league cites three wins in Iowa Falls and plans prosecutions, arguing the change does not excuse violations of the state's liquor law.
Charles City, Ia November 28 The funeral of the Rev. Andrew Michael Brenner a former German Methodist minister of Charles City occurred today Brenner served thirty three years in Tomas Wis Pearl City Ill Freeport Ill Girard Ia LaCrosse Wis Platteville Wis St Charles and Rudd Ia Klemme Ia and Reinbeck Ia He built the German Methodist Church here and one at Freeport
In Chariton, Iowa on November 23 the remaining Crocker personal property was auctioned by administrator T M Stuart Jr to satisfy creditors. About $30 000 of farm and town property bonds mining stocks and more were sold, totaling around $45 000 to be applied to Crocker debts of roughly $800 000. In Des Moines the Iowa bureau for fraud investigation was organized by the Des Moines Credit Men's association with a $12 000 fund to be supported by mercantile interests statewide.
The Anti-Tuberculosis league of Des Moines launches a public subscription campaign to raise $10,000 to expand Ridge camp beyond its current capacity. This year the campaign has $3,000 left and the group has housed sixty people. the plan for 1910 is to provide for more than 10 patients.
The Kelley trial in which heirs sought to defeat Katherine Kelley’s claim to $20,000 from the estate of Michael Kelley was decided in favor of the plaintiffs. The ruling leaves Katherine as one of about twenty heirs rather than sole possessor of the $20,000.
From Tuesday's Daily the Parsons college football squad were guests of honor at a banquet in Leggett House hosted by President Parsons and Coach R E Picken. Unique place cards, an elaborate multi course menu, and an impromptu toast program highlighted the evening with speakers Dr Parsons Coach Picken and several players.
Through Short Course management the C B and Q has agreed to stop train No on signal at Lockridge and Glendale each day during short course week December 6 to 11 1909. Agents at stations must be notified in advance by passengers seeking this accommodation. It aims to promote patrons welfare and enable day trips to the Short Course.
Miss Grace Hague hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Wm C Smith at her East Burlington home attended by a small group of friends. Gifts, guessing contests, and music filled the evening with refreshments served in the dining room. Miss Alexander won the contest prize.
A class of young men and their wives surprised E. S. Parks at his West Jefferson street residence last evening. The group assembled after meeting at the Workmans’ home then moved to the Parks home where Mrs. Parks anticipated the visit and suggested a barn noises mystery before Mr. Parks entered the parlor.
The Jefferson county township trustees hold a regular meeting next Saturday afternoon in the courthouse. T. H. McDonald Ames State Highway Commissioner will attend and speak on good roads. Farmers have actively dragged roads, improving many stretches, and McDonald will offer helpful suggestions.
Miss Belle Summers enjoys a two week vacation from school at No 7 while Miss Emma Summers returns to class Monday at No 8. Ed Raines welcomes a baby boy. a pie social at No 8 netted 130 for the school. Ed Hewett’s mother visits Libertyville before returning home. Sewing circle tea at Mrs Ditmar’s. next meet with Mrs Jenni Prince. Bert Bryan’s mood lifts after a corn husker visit Sunday night November 15.
The event was attended by members of a Sunday school class and their guests. An enjoyable social hour followed, after which oysters were served and guests had contributed refreshments.
A readable OCR fragment lists produce and goods including radishes lettuce celery cauliflower tangerines grapefruit Malaga grapes candied cherries citrons and seal shipped oysters.
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