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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
1
Quiet wedding in Galesburg Illinois joins Miss Anna Marsh and Mr. Richard Bernahl with Rev A F Marsh officiating. The bride, youngest Marsh daughter, reared in Galesburg, wed a well regarded local man who holds a responsible position. The couple plan to reside in Galesburg as friends extend best wishes.
A statistician notes wheat is harvested somewhere worldwide year round. Regions listed include Chile Argentina Australia New Zealand India Upper Egypt Syria Persia Mexico Texas and more with seasonal patterns across continents. Also mentions local notices of travel and events and a vegetable exhibit at Duncan's grocery drawing attention to monster pumpkins.
Colonel Joe Crail a member of Governor Cummins staff receives word from Adjutant General that the staff will assemble in Keokuk on September 30 to escort Governor Cummins when he welcomes President Theodore Roosevelt to Iowa on October 1.
Ohio Day at the Jamestown exposition featured Governor Andrew J. Harris and Judson Harmon as principal speakers in the auditorium. Governor Swanson of Virginia and President Tucker welcomed visitors. Braton Campbell chaired the state commission as a lengthy program of music and a afternoon military parade were highlighted by General Fred Grant Admiral Harrington and other dignitaries. Open house at the Ohio building drew the largest registry of visitors to date.
Rural mail carrier Reta Bowie and Miss Ella Crum, both of Birmingham, married Thursday night at 8 o clock at the United Presbyterian parsonage by Rev. Gerdever. The couple are well known in the city, with the groom being the youngest brother of Mrs. Mary Raney.
A large Jefferson county fair drew a crowds estimated between 6000 and 10000 as ideal weather lured attendees from distant areas. The highlight was the 2:17 pace won by Plerfmon from Knoxville amid close heats and a disputed third heat claim in which officials ruled against the driver crowding.
The Burlington Gazette reports a heated afternoon session of the Iowa Methodist conference where Osborn of Fairfield and Reve of Tedrick sparred over a report on Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and immigration linked crime. The exchange included committee referrals and a sharpened point about not blaming immigration for crime, with Osborn asserting accuracy and the point won.
Thomas Hedge of Mt Pleasant and Lloyd Smith of Columbus visited the city yesterday for the fair. Harley Carter of Washington and David B Cl Hinkenbeard of Mt Pleasant spent Thursday in the city with their families.
Rev W Luther delivered a message at the Messer reunion noting the family’s enduring presence and success. The Journal published a detailed article by Rev W Luther after press time. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George F Messer and several children, Adam, Fred, John, Lewis, Bernard Diers and families, A A Kleiner and others, plus J Greber and Anna.
The newly formed Alpha Pi Epsilon society held its initial meeting at the golf grounds. The picnic was a decided success with supper served for forty guests. Hostesses were Misses Bessie McGrregor Ruth Leggett Alberta Kamp and Ruth Lamson.
George King and James Whittaker, Nashville businessmen and key state witnesses, testified about whitecapping incidents in Vanest case. They described finding bundles of switches at homes and threats to "skiddoo" within five days. Both men armed themselves and waited for attackers who had not yet shown up.
Mrs May Carpenter of the Low Islands has been the guest of Mr and Mrs Liming on South Depot Street for several days past.
Mr W C Smith manager of Company M announces a game in Fairfield against the Durington League team owned by Hannigan on Tuesday September 24. Fairfield fans will see the fastest Iowa League team face a strong bone squad on the home diamond.
A reunion at the Messer homestead eight miles northeast of the city celebrates the 52nd anniversary of the Messers coming to Jefferson County. George Messer and wife arrived with seven children, purchased the Messer homestead, and began a new life after emigrating from Germany. They landed in New York and moved west to acquire the 80 acre farm from Samuel Blakeley, which has remained in the Messer family.
In Pairfield and surrounding towns, extended families of the Messer lineage converge at the old Messer homestead for a multi generational reunion. 11 great-grandchildren attend along with descendants Louis, George, and Fred Messer and siblings from Hedrick Ottumwa Richwoods and Seymour. A long table under a willow hosts a feast while youngsters recall days of youth and the farm's 50 plus years of history.
Mercury containing catarrh ointments can damage the system when absorbed and should only be used on prescription from reputable physicians. Hall's Catarrh Cure, made in Toledo by J. Cheney Co., contains no mercury and is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists with price per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Paul Smith and tride arrived for a visit with relatives. On September 4 Mr Swith married Jessie Loong in Newport Washington. The couple will be at home in Sand Prairie Idaho after October where the groom worked as a railroad operator. William Maxwell and son Frank left for Oregon with plans to bring more family if pleased with the country. Miss Victoria Toothaker goes to Mt Pleasant to help Miss Ruth Toothaker while she studies at Iowa Wesleyan University. Neighbors gave Miss Toothaker a farewell party last Friday.
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