Seerage talk outlines Paris to Fairfield plans
Charles P. Chase of the Iowa Engineering Co outlines ancient and modern sewerage methods at city hall. He discusses disposal by irrigation in Paris, sedimentation and septic systems, combined versus separate networks, and estimates Fairfield can adopt a two-outlet system with initial work around thirty five thousand dollars.
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Mase
Charles P. Chase
Iowa Engineering Co
Clinton
Chase
Rome
Greece
Egypt
Bunzlau
Germany
Edinburg
Berlin
Paris
Seine
England
Pasteur
Chicago
New York
Illinois
Iowa
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Lakes
Ocean
Cameron
Fairfield
Church Cleared of Debt as Stovall Is Reappointed
At a mass meeting of the A. M. B. church in this city the congregation voted to request the return of Rev. T. B. Stovall as pastor for the coming year. The gathering ended with jubilation after full payment of the church debt and benevolences. Stovall will attend the annual conference in Moline, Illinois, with a strong record for Bethel church.
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T. B. Stovall
Bethel Church
Stovall
Moline
Drainage concerns prompt lawsuits over defective systems
The text notes that drainage systems must be affordable and appropriately sized to prevent backup, with lawsuits in Oskaloosa Centerville and others highlighting the issue. Fairfield is described as currently in a dangerous condition, implying danger may occur any day.
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Oskaloosa
Centerville
Fairfield
Reception for Pastor at First Methodist Church
Members of the First Methodist Church hosted a basement reception for Rev C L Tennant and his wife in honor of their return this year. Decorations featured golden red cnt flowers yellow white scheme with brass candalabras and white candles. Scott A Power presented a box containing 25 silver dollars as a gift from the congregation, accompanying congratulations on the pastor and his wife 25th wedding anniversary.
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First Methodist Church
C. L. Tennant
Scott A. Power
Tennant
Mr. Power
Rev. Tennant
Pige pock ets nabbed by Eldora police
A couple traveling as Mr and Mrs William Wright were arrested by Sheriff Nejbert as suspicious. They were the Eldora robbery suspects, having robbed a man of 300 dollars on Friday, with 209 dollars found sewn in their clothing. They were returned to Eldora to face robbery charges.
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William Wright
Nejbert
Eldora
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Hammer in Pennsylvania confirmed
Word reached here of the death of Mrs Elizabeth Hammer at her Pennsylvania home after weeks of illness. Her son J M Hammer of this city has been at her bedside for ten days.
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Elizabeth Hammer
Pennsylvania
J. M. Hammer
Jefferson County Gas and Mineral Company Formed for Deep Wells
The Jefferson County Gas and Mineral Company announced plans to drill deep wells in Jefferson County. Officers named are J. P. Manatrey as president A. B Rodgers as vice president and F. D Kerrick as secretary and treasurer. A seven member board includes Manatrey West Lamson Roth Rodgers Hartman and Kerrick. John D. Shaw, Davenport expert driller, arrived to oversee initial arrangements.
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Jefferson County
Robert McBeth Dies After Illness at 78
Robert McBeth, Civil War veteran and member of George Strong Post No. 19 G A R, died this morning at his South Third Street home after months of illness. He was about seventy eight and survived by his wife and four children living in other cities. funeral arrangements pending as his wife awaiting their arrival.
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Robert McBeth
South Third Street
McBeth
George Strong
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Miss Mary Ward Weds Raymond M Lynn at Quiet Home Ceremony
Miss Mary Ward and Raymond M Lynn were married Saturday at two o'clock in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ward on South Sixth Street. Rev. OCL Tennant officiated in the presence of immediate relatives. The bride, a Fairfield High School graduate of 1907, will reside with her parents. the groom, a Jefferson County farmer, will work nearby.
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Thomas Ward
South Sixth Street
Mary
Raymond M Lynn
Pleasant Plain
Ocl Tennant
Methodist Church
Fairfield High School
Jefferson County
Local News and Business Changes in Town
A. B. Rodgers visits Wichita Kansas for ten days with friends. SB Pond & Co acquired T. L. Emry & Sons butter and egg business, taking possession this morning. M. Beave of Keokuk to run the store, A. Emry to pursue other ventures. Funeral for Robert McBeth set for 3 PM tomorrow at his South Third Street home with Old Soldiers attending in a body. Old Soldiers reunion program changes: C L Tennant to speak at 2:30 PM, followed by Congressman Nate Kendall.
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SB. Pond & Co
T. L. Emry & Sons
M. (. Beave
Keokuk
A. Emry
Robert McBeth
South Third Street
C. L. Tennant
Nate Kendall
Annual reception for new students at Leggett House
The Empyrean literary society hosted the opening reception for new students at Leggett House. Guests included Ivan Pollock Laura Hinkhouse Peter Laude Florence Foster and Elsie Ziehy. A grand promenade led by Ziehy and Malcolm Shirley entertained, followed by a piano recital a formal toast program and a light menu.
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Dine
Leggett House
Ivan Pollock
Laura Hinkhouse
Peter Laude
Florence Foster
Elsie Ziehy
Malcolm Shirley
Orio Elzevir Love Feast At Parsons College
The Elzevir and Orio societies at Parsons College held a love feast at Miss Etha Buchanan’s home on North Fourth street last evening. The gay gathering remained lively late with social features and elegant refreshments served around ten o'clock. The event followed the college’s opening week and reflected the societies’ noted penchant for enjoyable social functions.
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Elzevir
Orio
Parsons College
Etha Buchanan
North Fourth Street
Arsons College
Fairfield notices and family arrivals for week
Mr and Mrs Henry Bacon arrived home after a visit with daughter Mrs Charles Belding. A baby boy was born Saturday September 18 to Mr and Mrs James Manary of Stockport. Mrs John Orr and her daughter left Dr W E Parsons home for Tryon SC. Jefferson lodge No 4 I C O FP holds a meeting tonight with special staff practice. Old Soldiers and Sailors reunion will be held in Fairfield on Saturday September 25 with display of the National Flag urged.
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Mrs. Henry Bacon
Mrs
Charles Belding
James Manary
Stockport
Manary
Fairfield
John Orr
Dr. W. E. Parsons
Tryon
South Carolina
Jefferson Lodge No
I, C.O
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Weeting
C. P. Chase
Robert M’beth
Mary Ward
AM. Lynn
A. B. Rodgers
Wichita
Kansas
Aldine and Empyrean Societies
Charles McClelland
You and
Ellis Welch
Miss Zichy
Aldine
Pete
Alice Childs
Miss Smiley
Old Soldiers and Sailors
Co. L. Tennant
Lot Abraham
Willifred
W. G. Crow
van Buren County
R. J. Wilson
A. G. Jordan
C. E. Ward
G. A. R. Hall
W. R.C
Call For Marshal Band
Armory Hall
Williford
Albia
Benediction
Luther Bright
Camp Fire
Call of Marshal Band
Wilford
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