Local Briefs Detail Area Movements and Visits
A roundup of residents traveling and visiting: A J Swanson leaves for Chicago on a business trip. A D Long and son in Burlington on business. John Maxwell of Lockridge in the city. Mrs A Kasowsky of Pleasant Plain spending the day here. W A Burns of Los Angeles visiting relatives. Ray Linderson of Lockridge in the city yesterday. Clay Miller of County Line for a day in town. M H Shirk on business. Fred Wilson returns from Billings Montana. Ben Diers buys Mrs Sarah Roudtree property on West Washington. Dr and Mrs F S Bonnell and children with Mr and Mrs W H Guyer motor to Keokuk. Mrs Fred Zeigler of Keosauqua visiting. Miss Pansy Arbaugh goes to Camp Dodge to nurse. Jessie Gilbert leaves for Des Moines to nurse at Camp Dodge. Mr and Mrs C G Bush of Rock Island visiting. Mr and Mrs Eugene Kirkby spend Sunday in Libertyville. Mrs M Kain of Milan visiting daughter ill. D J Jones of Cody Wyoming visiting. Mrs H E Snyder and daughter Harriett return from Kirksville. Mrs Richard Leggett returns from Burlington visit. Mrs Walter Hunt returns from Washington visit. Mrs Molle Liblin goes to New London for funeral of cousin Raymond Pennebraker at Camp Dodge. Mr and Mrs W A Patrick of Benton Harbor Michigan leave Ottumwa after visit. Logan school crowded second and third grades. Mrs Til Johnson to teach extras. Elizabeth Laughlin received news of son Lawrence ill at Mt Vernon SD with Spanish influenza. he is a Parsena graduate and Mt Vernon school superintendent. Mrs Laughlin leaves this evening.
Chester Murphy Dies in Lockridge at 26
Chester Winfield Murphy died at his Lockridge home yesterday afternoon after a six day illness with Spanish influenza and pneumonia. He was born March 17 1892 in Jefferson county and was 26 years 6 months 27 days old. He is survived by parents, seven siblings, and one sister ill. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow at Lockridge cemetery with Rev. Co L Tennant officiating.
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Chester Murphy
Lockridge
Chester Winfield Murphy
laPence Murphy
Jefferson County
Frank
Raymond
Jess
Bertha
Etta
Hllen
Verle Frazey
Earl
Murphy
Fairfield
Camp Greenleaf
Ella Murphy
Walter Glass Accident Claims His Finger
Walter Glass fifteen year old son of Mrs. Nettie Glass met with an accident at Harper Brush Works when a tin cater caught his middle finger on his left hand severing it below the nail. He received treatment at Jefferson County Hospital and returned home this morning. Mrs. Martin Bush returns from Kent and Creston visit. Miss Myrtle Hufstedler resumes Burlington work after weekend with relatives. Dr Groves and son Emil come back from six weeks auto trip to Minnesota South Dakota and Winnipeg.
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Walter Glass
Nettie Glass
Harper Brush Works
Jeerson County Hospital
Mrs. Martin Bush
Kent
Creston
Myrtle Hufstedler
Burlington
Dr. Groves
Emil
Minnesota
South Dakota
Winnipeg
Canada
Card of Thanks from the Simon Family
The family expresses sincere thanks to all who aided in caring for their son and brother from his return home from Oakdale to his death and for the floral decorations. O. J. Simon and Family.
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Oakdale
O. J. Simon
Fairfield Public Schools Closed This Week
Fairfield Public Schools are closed for the week per an order of the Board of Health. Fourteen influenza cases are reported but none are pupils. reopening will follow after medical inspection of all students, with date to be announced. Arthur W. Crane, Supt.
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Fairfield Public Schools
Fairfield
Board of Health of
Arthur W. Crane
Lawyers Committee on War Service Offer Free Aid
Jefferson county lawyers form the Lawyers Committee on War Service to provide free advice and assistance to soldiers sailors and dependents seeking government relief. Any member of the local bar will offer just treatment and the best service without charge. J. S. McKenney chair.
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Jefferson County
Lawyers Committee On War Service
Public Sale of 55 Head of Cattle at Culbertson Farm
Public auction will offer 55 head of cattle including 3 cows with calves at side 8 cows to be fresh soon two black and one red 4 black 2 year old heifers 4 black yearling steers white face heifer and steer and 18 head early spring calves plus 9 head spring and summer calves 1 yearling bull and balance young calves Implements include wagon hay rack plows planter harness and more Terms known on sale date Lunch by Ebenezer Ladies Aid Society Fate: Glasgow Stockport Fairfield area destination noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Ackerson
Chas. Bailey
Brawner
Ebenezer Ladies’ Aid Society
Illinois Theaters Closed Amid Influenza Epidemic
Chicago officials order all Illinois theaters and moving picture houses closed indefinitely. The emergency commission also halts large meetings and night schools, while public schools with medical inspection remain open.
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Chicago
Illinois
Moving Picture Houses
Emergency Commission
How Rheumatism Begins and Kidney Health Remedy
Explanations link rheumatism to kidney failure and uric acid buildup. The piece urges immediate treatment, not temporary relief, and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a long standing cure for rheumatism and kidney related ailments. The ad cites Haarlem Netherlands origin and American office in New York. Three sizes available at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
John Vogelsang Practical Piano Tuner Ad
John Vogelsang practical piano tuner available with contact number 2412. Also offering vulcanizing services researched through Smith at the tire shop located on West Burlington Street 2051f. Please note the ad repeats with the same details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vogelsang
Smith
West Burlington St
Notice to the Voters of Jefferson County
Frank P. Mowery seeks re election to the State Legislature. He champions unity to win the war, protections for soldiers at the front and families at home, harsh action against graft and profiteers, fair wages tied to living costs, simplified laws, and economy in government. He favors party conventions for state office nominations and invites study of his 37th General Assembly record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Mowery
37Th General Assembly
Civil Service Examinations Offered in Iowa
Civil Service examinations announced for Iowa from November 2 to December 7. Seeking 12,000 clerk positions with a salary of 1200 dollars. Experience not required. Men and women may write for free particulars to R. E. Terry, former Civil Service Examiner, 358 Columbia Building, Washington. 245-16
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Iowa
R. E. Terry
Civil Service Examiner
Columbia Building
Washington
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Tntireland
A. J. Swanson
A. D. Long and Son
Burlingham
John Maxwell
A. Kasowsky
Pleasant Plain
W. A. Burns
Los Angeles, Calif
Ray Linderson of
City
Clay Miller
County Line
M. H. Shirk
Fred Wilson
Billings
Montana
Ben Diers
Sarah Roudtree
West Washington St
F. S. Bonnell
W. H. Guyer
Keokuk
Fred Zeigler
Keosauqua
Jessie Gilbert
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
C. G. Bush
Rock Island
Eugene Kirkby
Libertyville
D. J. Jones
Cody, Wyoming
H. E. Snyder
Harriett
Kirksville, Mo
Richard Leggett
Mrs
Herman Ranke
Walter Hunt
Molle Liblin
New London
Raymond Pennebraker
W. A. Patrick
Benton Harbor
Mich
Ottumwa
Logan School
Til Johnson
Elizabeth Laughlin
Lawrence Laughlin
Mt. Vernon
Laughlin
Parsena
Co. L. Tennant
J. S. McKenney
Chm
Lawyers Com
On War Service
D. Y. Culbertson Farm
Glasgow
Stockport
Beaver Soap Company
Dayton, Ohio
North Dakota
Ohios
Sellat
C. C. Lesher
John T. Davies
A. J. Boyd
Kodak Finishing
West Pocket
Gaumers’ Drug Store
A. W. Switzer
Third St
Blue Grass Tire Shop
J. L. Smith
Frank D. Kerrick
Tribune
Evening Tribune
Des Moines Evening Tribune
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