Mickel Promoted to Train Auditor for Burlington Line
Elga Mickle, longtime Burlington depot ticket clerk, is promoted to train auditor and departs for Burlington with headquarters in St. Joseph Missouri. He will move his family to Burlington area soon. H J Rodgers becomes night operator and will serve as new ticket agent. Mr Root from Albia takes charge during night duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Elga Mickle
St. Joseph
Iowa
Mickle
Tin
H. J. Rodgers
Root
Albia
Tampering at Fairfield Gas Power Plant Sparks Alarm
A noon intrusion at Fairfield Gas and Electric Co. damaged the engine by loosening screws and bolts. When restarted last night the cylinder packing was loose and steam escaped, risking a catastrophic explosion. Police urge reduced power use until repairs finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Gas & Electric Co
Fiftyth wedding anniversary celebrated at Hildebrand home
Mohawk W J Ross of Hutchinson Kansas visited his sister Mrs McClutre. On Monday Oct 7 the 50th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Mike Hildebrand was celebrated with about forty guests. A three course dinner was served and gifts given. Attending from distance were Mrs Eshelman and daughter and others from Ottumwa Brighton Coppock and Mt Pleasant. Also noted were a marriage between Azzie Lillyblade and Joe Dilley with plans to settle near Mt Pleasant. Mr and Mrs Whitmer visited Ottumwa and Mt Pleasant areas for family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Hildebrand
Hildebrand
Eshelman and
Gaughter
Ics Tena Wigetos
Edgar O
George Wigwins
Plensa
Ellen Hildebrand
Ottumwa
George Paul
Brighton
John Hesser
Coppock
Wm. Turner
Willie
Peach tale from Gilbert McKee’s farm unfolds
A farm report recounts Gilbert McKee finding a remarkable peach story from an off year. A woman on the farm notes daily meals for visiting children and adults, with leftovers consumed on the table and 62 quarts canned from the remaining fruit. Next
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Gilbert McKee
Union Depot Enjoyed at Opera House
Audience packed the Union Depot production by local talent under Mise Chlorine Dysart. The Fairfield setting showcased depot staff and travelers with lively sketches and songs that drew strong laughs and applause, highlighting Dysart's notable directorship and a strong cast.
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Opera House
Union Depot
Mise Chlorine Dysart
Fairfield
Chicago Burlington and Quincy
Rock Island
Fairfield Wins Again Over Bloomfield in Football
Fairfield’s F H S football team beat Bloomfield 17 to 0 for the second meeting this year. The team has not allowed a score in three straight games, despite referee and umpire disputes. Next Saturday they host Washington, asking town support and attendance to cover expenses.
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Bloomfield
Baesy
Wairfield
Hushesth Johnson
Wildman
Carlisle
McLane
Snark
Raney
Leech
Allender
Mleid Judge
Wray
Whitaker
Yount
Fairfield
Washington
Fairfield High School
Washington High School
Ia Lo Bloomfield
Jury Reaches Verdict In Knopp Case At Brighton
The Knopp damage case against the BL and Ry company concluded after eight hours of deliberation. The jury, called by Judge Vermillion, returned a verdict at 1:50 this morning awarding Knopp $500 damages from the original $400 claim. About twelve witnesses testified, drawing local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee O
E.L Allen
Knopp
Vermillion
Brighton
Noted Reflections on Sabbath Views and Eternal Questions
The writer recalls past debate with Mr. Heald over Sabbath duties and weapon fears. He recounts a Old Settlers Day meeting, portrays Heald as pleasant, and muses on mortality, eternity, and continuity of mind. Philosophical reflections cite Penny, Moses, Saint Peter, and Tennyson on time and existence.
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Smith & Wesson
Mr. Heald
Earth
Heaven
Sun Systens
Saint Peter
Yeara Wilsen
Mer
Agato
Pennyson
Moses
Tennyson
Rev Jonathan Lee Departs After Long Baptist Pastorate
Rev Jonathan Lee bids farewell to the Baptist congregation in this city after a lengthy pastorate of about 78 months. He helped nearly double the membership, baptized around 40 new members, and improved finances, while planning a church and Sunday school at Pine Grove. Rev Lee also claims a long record of funerals and marriages, with over a thousand sermons and multiple nuptials since entering the ministry. Rev Gr W Smith arrives as the new pastor with his wife from Mecksburg and will open with a sermon next Monday.
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Jonathan Lee
Salem
Henry County
Henry
Lee
van Buren
Jefferson Counties
Pinus Grove
Gr. W. Smith
The
Baptist Church
Mecksburg
West Broadway
Kev Smith
Destructive August Tornado Marks County History
August weather favored crops but a deadly August tornado caused major damage across Fairfield and surrounding areas. Whitham and Ireland homes were wrecked. McLaury and others were injured or killed. Summerside Chautauqua event raised nearly 1500 dollars. Old Settlers Reunion attracted many, with Major Lacy as principal orator, and the Jefferson County Old Settlers Park Association formed. Mortality notes honor several local figures.
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Charles Whitham
Ccity
A. Ireland
J. A. Spielman
J. B. Clarke
Fairfield
Edwin McLaury
Burlington
Association
John Lacy
Oskaloosa
Congress
Wiley Jones
Cautril
Jefferson County
Old Settlers’ Pirk Association
H. Heaton
Taumilton Smith
Loud
Ohio Infantry
John Linburg
Owen Branley
2Nd
Iowa Infantry
Des Moines
Isabelle Cochran Wright
Iowa
Memphis
Mr. Chilcott
Nebraska
John W. Toothaker
Kansas
Mr.Toothaker
Cynthia Pick Bizor
Dendale
Mee
Eizo
Local readers note in Ottumwa and birthday gathering
Ralph Gilmer spent Sunday with friends in Ottumwa. Rosalie Highby celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Frank Highby, on South Third street. A number of friends joined in the celebration and were entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Highby
Mrs
Frank Highby
South Third Street
Perlees Couple Wed Quietly at Local Parsonage
Bert Avery and Miss Sadie M Coop of Perlee were quietly wed Sunday at 4 50 p m in the Methodists parsonage. Rev Thomas Osborn officiated. The couple will live on a farm near Perlee. Both are well known and highly regarded residents.
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Bert Avery
Sadie M. Coop
Perlee
Roberts
Thomas Osborn
Avery Willl
Communion Service At Presbyterian Church Draws Large Crowd
The Sunday service at the Presbyterian church was largely attended and deemed helpful. The pastor lectured on cleansing and two elders were installed. One infant baptized and ten members received into the church. Prof. McMurtry spoke on his Holy Land trip detailing Jericho the Dead Sea the Jordan and Bethlehem with an engaging address.
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Presbyterian Church
Messrs
J. L. Raney
Cel William Henory
McMurtry
Holy Land
Jericho
Orad Sea
Jordana
Bethlehem
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Mickel
W. J. Ross
Hutchinson, Kansas
Mra, M.S. McClutre
Mrs Whitmer
Mt. Pleasant
Eshelman
S. L. Machesney
Hugh Stevenson
L. M. McGregor
Joe Gamin
James Cratl
Harold Cassel
Dusman
F. D. Kerrick
Smith
W. H Nerbert
Josh
Sarah
Deacon Longface
Garrusous
Miss Beaconstreet
Prof. Learned
Martha
Miss Fishwell
Mrs. Brown
Madam Patti
Needy
Mrs Smith
Mra Chattermuch
Neibert Rath Plocheee Eee
Fattl
Jesele Manatee
Besale McGhecor
Alfred ‘Tayi
Suale Smith
Lucile Wisecarver
Teddy Roosevelt Smith
Chas, Bell S Jennings Bryan Smith
Robert Anstead
F. L. Rainey
Sarah Kamp Deacon Longface
Frank Kanes
Cora Dill Loclr
Learned
T. L. James
Henpeck
A. R Harry
F. W. Jeriche
Brown
Grove
Mes
S. L
Emily Carias
Marthaa
Violette Flower Lemuel
Cick
Frank Ricksher
Missen Black
McGregor
Johnson
Greenleaf
Barnett
Roth
Mies Dysart
Fairfield Bloodfield
Pinel
Razey
Wardry
Cyesel
Ree Grabther
Johnson St
H. Scott
Higbee Brown
Bova
Company M
Sharp Shooters
Dea Moines
Newton Williams
West Liberty
Ohio
West Washington Street
Ettle Gantz
Norfolk
of the
Christian Church
Jamestown
Mth U.S. Cavalry
Roosevelts
Sheridan
Aung
Ralph Gilmer
Perles
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