Prominent Fairfield Resident WM Thompson Dies at 7:20 AM
William Thompson longtime Fairfield elder and Parsons College trustee died yesterday at his East Burlington home after months of illness. Born May 6 1837 in Ohio he moved to Iowa in 1851 and to Fairfield in 1871 where he served the Presbyterian church and Parsons College as treasurer and trustee. He leaves wife Alice and children Chas Hillers Mrs H C Smith Mrs Olive Hoghton twelve grandchildren and two predeceased. Funeral at 10 tomorrow from the Presbyterian church with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. FE. Thompson
East Burlington Street
Mr. Thompson
John and
Elizabth Elliott Thompson
Ohio
Iowa
Fairfield
Presbyterian Church
Birmingham
Parsons College
Martha Moss
Follwing
Chas, Hillers
Kahoka
H. C. Smith
Ottumwa
Olive Hoghton
H. B. Helm
Ernest Thompson
Alice Acheson
Mosser
Evergreen Cemetery
Gen Alexiff Pet Rogad Dies by Self Inflicted Action
Petrograd reports Gen. Alexiff chief of staff killed himself after a lengthy conference with Kerensky. No further details have been released.
Local News Briefs From Ottumwa Local visitors cited
A stream of short notes records travels and visits across Ottumwa. Names include Mr. and Mrs. E. DuVall, Mrs. Bagby, Ruth Clarke, Virginia Sampson, and many others visiting relatives or pursuing business in nearby towns and cities. Several have left for California, Waterloo, Mt. Pleasant, or Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bagby
Stockport
City
Ruth Clarke
Virginia Sampson
California
Neibert Brothers Promoted to Rifle Range Coaches
Byron A and Fred H Neibert, stationed at Paris Island South Carolina, are home on furlough. After nine weeks of training they were promoted from recruits to coaches. The range ranks among the largest in the United States with sixty targets and 120 coaches. The Marine Corps boasts an 85 percent qualification rate for marksmen or better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron A
Fred H. Neibert
Paris Island
S. C
Neibert
France
United States
Marine Corps
Gov James P Goodrich in Critical Condition in Indianapolis
Governor James P Goodrich remains critically ill in Indianapolis with two fainting spells and rising temperature. His doctor warned final outcome hinges on infection complications and his resistance. The Prohibitory Amendment vote is set for October 15th election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
James P. Goodrich
Goodrich
Vote for Prohibitory Amendment Vote October
Citizens urged to vote on the Prohibitory Amendment on October 15 as ballots go to polling places nationwide. Organizers promote the measure as key to moral reform and social stability with campaigns across towns and cities.
Card of Thanks for Son's Death
Mr and Mrs John Samuelson and Children thank the fries and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown at the death of their little son and for the floral offerings.
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John Samuelson
College Notes Growling? Student visits and hometowns listed
College notes list students visiting from their parent alma mater including Rachel Bauman Edna Alden Eva Anderson from Birmingham Martha Gearhart from Libertyville Florence Horton and Pierre Tracy from Brighton Brainard Covert and Eunice Green from Middletown and Harry Pierce from Winfield visited campus after a year away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Bauman
Edna Alden
Eva Anderson
Birmingham
Martha Gearhart
Libertyville
Florence Horton
Pierre Tracy
Brighton
Brainard Covert
Eunice Green
Middletown
Harry Pierce
Winfield
Freshmen Challenge Met With Silent Sophomore Response
Freshmen issued their annual challenge to the Sophomores last night but the Sophs stayed vigilant leaving no visible challengers this morning. Rumors say the Freshmen walked home barefoot after the posters were translated by the Sophs. Dwight Krumholtz returned to college after canvassing near Sioux City. Archie Cantrall came home Saturday from Illinois visits and registered in the Junior class. President R Ames Montgomery spoke at Chariton Presbyterian church yesterday morning and at Albia First Presbyterian in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie .Cantrall
Illinois
R. Ames Montgomery
Presbyterian Church
Chariton
First Presbyterian Church
Albia
Evening School Opens Fall Term at Fairfield
On Tuesday evening September 18 the fall term of evening school begins. Prospective students are advised to visit Monday or daytime Tuesday for the discounted price. Fairfield Business College Junkin Block South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Business College
Junkin Block
South Main Street
Booze Makers Face Push for Amendment Vote
Voter action urged on October 15 as supporters push for a constitutional change. The note references striking an “awful blow” against alcohol industry members and urges a YES vote to the amendment.
Dr Bock's Office Closed for Special Work in New York
Notice states Dr. Bock is away in New York for local anesthesia and surgery. The office will remain closed until his return around September 26th.
Ely's Cream Balm for Cold Relief
Fragments advertise Ely's Cream Balm as quick relief for clogged noses from colds. The copy promises easy breathing, less mucus, and soothing healing of inflamed membranes when applied in the nostrils.
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Ely
Elv
Samuelson Infant Dies After Brief Illness
Paul Samuelson, infant son of Mr and Mrs John Samuelson, died Saturday evening at 7 20 at the family home on West Washington street. His twin sister died last Wednesday morning. he lived three days after her death. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at three from the home, with burial in Evergreen cemetery. Friends extend sympathy to the grieving parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hodges
Birmingham
Edward Hudgell
A. Lear
West Hempstead Street
Paul Samuelson
John Samuelson
West
Washington Street
Evergreen Cemetry
Block on South Main Street Offers Low Tuesday Price
A note indicates a sale on Tuesday at Block located on South Main Street offering the low price for the day.
Board And Rooms Offered In Modern Home
Room and board in a modern residence available by contacting Mrs. C. M. Redick at 202 Le. Telephone number 3274 provided for inquiries.
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C. M. Redick
Diamond studded brewer and distiller oppose Prohibition amendment
A wealthy group of brewers and distillers are spending heavily in Iowa to defeat the Prohibition amendment on the October 15 ballot. They support repeal efforts and argue for industry protection and economic growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dew Tuesday Low Price Sale
A brief notice notes a Tuesday sale offering goods at a low price. Readers are advised to visit the store for the exact discount details and item categories available on that day.
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WM. Thompson
Gen
Alexiff Petrogad
8. E. DuVall
Alvert Hayes
Chicago, NL
J. W. Burns
Mildred Spielman
Anna Bucher
Pleasant Plain
Henry Pumphrey
Iowa City
W. C. Ball
Larmore
Clarence
Anna
Farson
Martha Larmore
Katherine Black
Hiteman
Mrs
B. F. Black
Massra
E. J. Foster
Roy Phillips
Waterloo
The
London Machinery Co
A. R. Toothacre
Mt. Pleasant
Ben van Buskirk
Farr
A. N. Bowler
Eldon
A. V. Frazey
John Liming
Moses Kiger
East
Mrs. Wm. Cottle
Los Angeles, Cal
Mrs. Gilham
L. J. Marcy
J. E. Crail
Bobby
H. W. Conner
Bloomfield
Roscoe Whitmore
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Myra Grebe
A. A. Carlson
Fred Johnson
D. M. Robinson
Nellie
Topeka
Kana
J. H. Daggett
Robinson
Gov. Goodrich
Indiana
College
Dwight Krumholtz
Sioux City
Mostetis
Samuelson
G. £. Anderson
the Wi
Boot and Shoe Hospital
Denning
Charles Lyon
Fairfield, Low
Lumber Sash Poors
Jewwehrelry
Gaumer Bros
Fairfield Theater
Broadway
Helen Holmes
Ben Turpin
Ben
Ford Weekly
Flora Parker Dehaven
John T. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
L. E
Pure Life Insurance
National Life Assn
Des Moines
la. W
Frank D. Kerrick
Iowa State Savings Bank
North 4Th
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