Local News Briefs Span Illness Travel and War Notices
The column notes several community happenings including ill health of a child of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Lowry, Miss Iva Parker’s Des Moines job, visits between Bloomfield and local residents, and weekend gatherings at various homes. It also mentions travel to Carthage for college, family visits, military figures at Camp Dodge, and a corrected prize winner list. The piece ends with a promotion for the war film America’s Answer at the Orpheum for three days starting tomorrow.
Pershing's Crusaders Opens Engagement Here Tuesday
The notable U S war film Pershing's Crusaders will premiere for a three day stand at the Orpheum starting tomorrow. The reel shows American cannon and troops marching to the front with artillery and horses, amid scenes of a French retreat and a welcoming gesture from orphaned children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Salvation Army
K. of C
U. S
Pershing
Orpheum
Ordnance Department
Notice of Final Settlement for J F Stanford Heirs
Notice to heirs and interested persons that the final report of Clara C Stanford executrix is on file in the District Court clerk’s office in Jefferson County Iowa. The final settlement seeks approval and sets date for hearing and filing requirements. The notice names heirs and interested parties and outlines their rights to contest or object to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Stanford
District Court
Jefferson County
Iowa
Clara C. Stanford
Livestock and Farm Products Show Dates Postponed
The Jefferson County Livestock and Farm Products association postponed its show to October 15 16 and 17. Entries are pouring into the secretary's office and must be in by Saturday October 12. The event will feature specialists as judges tied to their respective breeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Live Stock and Farm Products Association
Seed Corn Weeks Proclaimed by Governor in 1918
Gov. W L Harding calls upon Iowa farmers to save seed corn and concentrates attention on the work. He proclaims September 16 to September 28, 1918 as Seed Corn Weeks and urges loyal support and generous participation in this patriotic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Harding
Executrix Seeks Approval of Final Report in Stanford Estate
The executrix Clara C Stanford requests approval of the final account in the estate of J F Stanford deceased and asks discharge of the executor and release of the bondsman. Objections must be filed by noon September 26 1918 at the Fairfield Court House Jefferson County Iowa or the report will be approved and bondsman released. Ralph H Munro attorney for executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Stanford
Court House
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Iowa
Clara C, Stanford
Ralph H, Munro
Executrix
Peebler and Garber Families Hold Reunion
A large reunion at Old Brethren Church in Des Moines township on September 14 gathered 115 Peebler and Garber descendants from across Iowa. The event featured baskets for a noon meal, a program, and socializing, with Michael F. Peebler and John Garber noted as early settlers. Officers elected for the next year were Sam Eshelman president, T. A. Peebler vice president, and J. W. Peebler secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Brethren Church
Des Moines Township
Peebler
Garber
Jefferson County
Michael F. Peebler
John Garber
Des Moines
Sam Eshelman
T. A. Peebler
J. W. Peebler
Card of Thanks for Thrift Stamps Sale
The writer thanks all the young ladies who assisted in the Thrift Stamps sale on Old Settlers Day. Signed 94 16 Hugh Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Bennett
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. C. Lowry
Iva Parker
Harris & Emry’s
A. W. Gaumer
Bloomfield
Dr. J. S. Gaumer
T. J. Costello
Blue Island, Ill
James Hammer
Frank Cummings
C. A. Summers
D. E. Crail
Douds
Victor Leech
George Robinson
Batavia
Esther Patterson
Kansas City
Ella Armstrong
Wm. Thomas
Dayton
D. F. Spratt
Robina
Lucinda Curray
May Larson
Carthage
Ill
Charles E. Tinsley
Corning
Etta Miller
Hubert Cox
Corporal Richard Higgins
Camp Dodge
C. L. Cox, Sr
Lieut
The
Dental Corp
City
C. F. Clark
Hedrick
John F. Loehr
C. C. Clark
Burlington
Florence Loehr
Wsllington
D. C
Warren Clark
Mabelle Perkins
Moline
J. E. Gibson
Oskaloosa
Caroline Gibson
Evelyn
Loretta Mishark
Alta Vista
Eleanor Buchanan
Fort Madison
D. F. Tinsley
South Main Street
John Lyon
Max C. Stucker
Edward L. Coder
Crusaders
Jack Pershing
John Vogelsang
Kodak
Garmer Bros
A. W. Switzer
Third Street
Jack Marshall
Douglas Fairbanks
Rex Beach
Eileen Percy
Franklyn Farnum
Herbert Rawlinson
Frank’s Orchestra
Norma Talmadge
U. S. Government Film
Paramount Production
Dorothy Dalton
Priscella
Edna Goodrich
America
U.S
Orpheum Theater
T.w.hannah
Staves Bros
U. S. Signal Corps
U.S. Navy
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