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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1916
Page
2
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National ticket lists President Charles E Hughes and Vice President Charles W Fairbanks. State and county races include Congressman A Kennedy, County Auditor A G Turner, County Treasurer Geo G Woods, County Clerk G A Spielman, County Sheriff 8han Campbell, County Attorney R C Leggett, County Recorder Vern S Samuelson, County Coroner Dr L D James. Supervisors Calvin Hosking and 3 B Trent listed with years 1918 and 1917.
A rusted iron frame supporting a terra cotta roof at the court house posed collapse risk. Inspectors found thin rusted T iron sections and heavy blocks that could kill a passerby if dislodged. Supervisors removed all terra cotta and will install a new slate roof for safety and cost efficiency.
Mrs Harriett Ann Kyle age nearly 79 died Sunday at her Richwoods home after a cancer illness. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow from the residence with Rev Carson in charge. Burial in Richwoods cemetery near Perlee. Survived by brother Jasper Lynn sister Mrs H S Angstead and daughter Mrs George Neal. Wife of Wm Kyle they married February 24 1870. Born January 16 1836 in Pennsylvania. She joined the Methodist church in early life.
Dustin Farnum performs in the Pallas-Paramount photoplay Davy Crockett arriving at the Orpheum Theatre Tuesday October 17. The doe-skin suit was custom made from soft chamois like skins and Indian fashion details kept him warm during mountain location filming.
Ottumwa resident Roscoe Emry was seen as a visitor in the city today, with local observers noting his presence.
A massive fire consumed the Stever family barn on the Stever home farm about a mile west of Burlington, destroying 60 by 150 feet of timber and causing total loss of hay, oats, corn, timothy seed, and farm machinery. About 450 tons of hay and 1,500 bushels of oats perished, with two horses, a colt, a stallion, three boats, and wagons lost. No insurance was reported. Two vehicle accidents occurred as fire crews arrived, injuring Adna Krumholtz seriously but not fatally, while several others sustained bruises and shocks. The fire drew residents from miles around. the barn had stood as a landmark for over twenty years.
A diary style summary details a Keokuk day trip with baskets and friends including Mr and Mrs Floyd Davidson and others. The piece notes Dorcas society at the First Baptist church, a Miss Mary LaTourette courtesy visit, and an excursion to old Iowa battlefields with Ed Harlan and the Wit and Wisdom club.
Atty J P Starr spent yesterday in Des Moines visiting his daughter Miss Helen and attended the National Christian convention. Mrs Samuelson and her children of Packwood visited Jno Samuelson's home. Miss May Shelton returned home after a two week stay. David Casset of the Otterbein Quartette toured Des Moines then Chicago with plans for an eastern concert run. Fred Wise also part of the company.
Mrs Chas Riots of Allen Mills Pa writes that Coleys Honey and Tar has given relief from coughs croup and whooping cough for eleven years and she would not be without it. It relieves hoarseness tickling throat and wheezy breathing. Fer sale by Jemicho Eastus.
The Beckwith Colt and Colt Show will be held Tuesday, October 17, at Beckwith school No. 5. The event includes a 10:30 a.m. program by Bethesda church Ladies Aid with recitations, readings, music, and a paper. Coin judging by Prof. Houghs of Ames and colt judging by Prof. Girton of Ames. Colts must be on grounds and tagged by noon and shown at end of halter. Lunch served by Ladies Aid.
Mr. William Louden turns seventy five today born October 16 1849 in Cassville Pennsylvania He now resides in Fairfield having lived in the county since 1842 and in Fairfield since 1869 He and Mrs Louden head to Chicago for the Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers Convention in Atlantic City New Jersey on the 18th 19th and 20th They expect to return via New York and Albany where Louden Company has a branch house
We thank friends for kindness during the illness and death of Albert G Proband. Gratitude for floral offerings from Mrs Albert G Proband Mrs Phillip Sauer W H Proband Henry A Proband Mrs W A Hagan and others.
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