Deadly Year Brings Count of Local Notables
In a county death record for 1905 1906, numerous residents are listed with birthplaces years of immigration and ages. Names include Mrs Lucy M Hamilton William Huff Jon Ellyson and Mrs Sarah Young among others, with deaths spanning September 1905 to August 1906 and ages from 51 to 94.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy M Hamilton
William Hamilton
Fairfield
Hamilton
Kentucky
Burlington
Iowa
Christian FE. Noble
Pennsylvania
County
William Huff
Jon Huff
Jefferson County
Lia County
Iss
Samuel Pari
Virginian
Mra
WS Hammond
New York
G H Hunger
Harry Green
A . D Bradshaw
Peter Bruey
France
el Cox
Henderson Gosuch
Ber
This
Ellenor Long
Ohio
This County
Christena Anderson
Sweden
Lockridge Township
Sarah Young
Illinois
James Galaher
Isto
Sylvester Green
PermaVivania
Baby Show Awards and Prizes
Infants receive prizes including caps, coats, shoes, and a cashmere cloak. Awards listed for many entrants such as Mrs. Gus Kelly, Mrs. FEF. R. Mills, Mrs. G. L. Cirey, Mrs. W. Howard, Mrs. Guy Baker, and others with items like violins, spoons, bottle foods, and candy. All babies shown receive a prize in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby Couach
C. W. Blough Baby Kennett
Redley Baby Spoons
Mailnix Joy
E. A. Etka
E. A Etka
Gus Kelly
Fef. R. Mills
FF. A. Armstrong
G. L. Cirey
W. Howard
Miss Edith Wilson Hosts Farewell Birthday at South Fifth Street Home
Miss Edith Wilson, hostess for a Journal farewell party, hosted a birthday gathering Friday at her South Fifth Street home. Journal staff, her seven years of service in various roles, celebrated with games and refreshments while wishing her future happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Wilson
South Fifth Street
Journal Force
Miss Wilson
Jorvral
Force
Des Moines Weather and Crop Report for Week Ending September 1906
Des Moines Iowa reports cooler week ending September 8 with near normal average temperatures aiding crops. Showers benefitted pastures late potatoes and belated corn, with most districts seeing good yields though some drought areas in late August. Three quarters of corn expected to mature by September 20 and be safe by September 30. Cutting begins in early planted fields as moisture allows. Overall general crop conditions are excellent with tall plowing underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
A Pretty Home Wedding in Glasgow
A wedding took place Wednesday at 4 o clock in Glasgow at the bride’s home. Chester E. Metz and Miss Rose Watson were married officiated by Kev J. Lee. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jolen Merckens and daughter Mary and Mr and Mrs Court Merckens of Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Chester E. Metz
Rose Watson
Kev J. Lee
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted by The Original Foley Co
The Original Foley Co of Chicago markets Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted throat and lung remedy. Due to its popularity many imitations with similar names circulate, warn readers to demand the genuine yellow package. Refuse substitutes and ask for Foley's Honey and Tar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley’s
JuBricHo & Co
Notice of Final Report in Jefferson County Iowa 1906
Guardian Wa. M. Clark notifies residents of Jefferson County Iowa that he will file a final report as guardian for Arthur O. Clark by September 24 1906 in the district court clerk’s office and seek discharge of guardianship and release of the bonds. appearance requested to show cause why the report should not be approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Iowa
Arthur O. Clark
Wa. M. C Lank
Guardian
Colorado Vacation Land booklet offered by Rock Island Lines
Under the Turquoise Sky in Colorado a new Rock Island Lines booklet titled Colorado as a Vacation land describes the state as a vacation destination. It has eighty pages, is printed on tinted paper with a three color cover, and lists hotels and boarding houses for travelers. Send three two cent stamps to L. M Allen, General Passenger Agent, Rock Island Lines, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Rock Island Wnes
L. M Allen
Rock Island Lines
Chicago
Bonnifield log house storied past in childhood recollections
The piece recalls pioneer kin from Kentucky to Low and Jefferson counties. A Virginia veteran tells of a pig in the war of twelve and later tales of Indian depredations, sharing memories of family faith, Sunday school lessons, and the Civil War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnifield
Chautauqua Park
Joel Arrington
Mississsippi River
Low
Jefferson County
Kentucky
van Buren County
Iowa
Jacob Miller
Mr. Miller
Bridge County
Virginia
Grandpa Miller
South Carolina
Residence Property for Sale in Quiet Area
Almost new six room house with barn and good well. Fruit trees on six blocks from the square. An 8 percent interest investment is offered as a safe option. For details inquire at this office.
Piano Tuning Services Announced at Local Store
A piano tuning service announces availability from September 10 to 25. Customers are advised to place orders early at LBaker's music store located at 10 E J. Fisennarre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lbaker’s
E J. Fisennarre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cary Linburg
Four Corners
Jon Ellyson
Pleasant Plating
Mrstt
Lesher
Ifnois
Joseph Davis
Mra Leo Smith
Ins
Abingdon
John W Cox
Isos
Alfred N Hibberd
Lsd
Libertyville
Samantha Doughty
Abram Stanford
James W Bartlett
George Kyle
Scotland
Robert Bb Bishop
Cathrine McWhirter
Calyo Snook
Ids
Frank Woods
Samuel C Walker
West Virginia
Batavia
Eli Smith Was
Ubivo, Octo
Martin Robinson
Willam If Hoagland
John Hoaglin
Dauhter
Green
Salina
J. T. Anderson
Sts
Fith
Roy Fry
FF. W. Mather
Harlan Green
A. Wo Kakaw
Nellie Wilson
Jaor
Grand Opera House
Ealk
Hickman-Bessey Co
Thoma
Entertains Journal Forge
Ring’s
Depres
Mama
Papa
Rocky Mountain
Frank S. Shriner
Mike Franz
Davenport
Twentieth Iowa Veteran Association
Silac Cowen
Hellister
Hollister
Shriner
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