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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1909

Page

8

Jefferson County Short Course ready to enroll December events

An enthusiastic meeting in the Library approved the Jefferson County Short Course set for December 6 to 11. William Louden, president, appointed committees for Corn School Corn Show Livestock Grain and Grasses and Soliciting. Theodore Hochuly elected secretary with strong plans to improve soil preservation and dairy department.

Jefferson County William Louden Charles H. Gage Theodore Hochuly W. A. Book Packwood In Hiram Heaton W.W Parsons C. A. Johnston Asa D. Roberta Arthur Armstrong Irvin Glot Felty F. K. Laughlin Ned G. Oliver Chas Ross John West H. C. Alston Livestock J.P. Manatry Fairfield J. G. Maneham Grant Enlow J.H. Richards Ate ‘W. Ball Craig Pattison C. D. McPherson Chris Blough John Larson B. A Gossick John B. Stever W. G. Burkhart P. Chiles T. ©. Ross T. B. Lewis H. W. Rider Herbert Summers H. A. Hoopes J. M. Horn W. A. Hook Pack Theo Hochuly J. P. Manatry J. Chester E. D. ¥. Culbertson Theo. Hochuly L. J. Marcy Walnut Adam Messer Penan Mahion Roberts Blackhawk J. L. Knight Polk J. G. Oliver Locust Grove T. C. Rose Buchanan W.m. G. Burkhart Lockridge Wm. L. Bankhead Round Prairie J. C. Frame

Remarkable Man John A Johnson Dies in Minnesota

Special to the Journal Rochester Minnesota September 21 Governor John A Johnson dies in St Marys hospital after an appendicitis operation. Born 1861 to Swedish immigrants he built a self taught career from a drug clerk to governor, elected three times in a Republican strong state and once a potential national candidate. He left a widow, long service in public life, and a legacy of plain speaking and self education.

Journal Rochester John A. Johnson Minnesota Johnson Lincoln Bryan Taft Boston Sweden Gustav Johnson Carolina Hanson Haden John Great University of Association Patrick Henry Abraham Lincoln St. Peter Ben Franklin Henry Clay Andy Johnson America Senate James Blaine Mesaba Range Western Federation of Miners Bates St. Louis County Ramsey County

Hurricane Strikes Gulf Coast Leaves Dazed Cities

New Orleans reports sixty mile an hour winds from the West Indian hurricane causing at least four deaths and over one hundred thousand dollars in property losses. Wires down hinder full casualty tallies as Mobile fears rising tides and the riverfront suffers damage.

New Orleans Louisiana Mississippi Gulf Coast Gulf Coast Louisville and Nashville Railroad

Congressmen Visit Hawaii Touring Islands

A party of U S congressmen touring the Hawaiian islands left aboard the Pacific Mar liner Mongolia bound for San Francisco. They inspected local needs during visits to Hawaii Maluli and the volcanic Kasi.

Hawaii Honolulu United States Hawaiian Islands Mongolia San Francisco Maluli Kasi

May Revolutionize River Traffic in Mississippi Venture

Dover Delaware September 21 The Mississippi Valley Transportation Company with a capital of ten million dollars was chartered here. Senator William J Stone Congressman Champ Clark of Missouri and 112 others including a number of congressmen are the incorporators. The concern will operate a transportation line on the Mississippi river and is believed to revolutionize traffic on that water.

Dover Del Mississippi Valley Transportation Company William J. Stone Champ Clark Missouri Mississippi River Trafic

Elzevir Girls Host Progressive Tea Party in Parsons

The Elzevir girls of Parsons College staged a four-stop Progressive Tea for new girls yesterday afternoon. Hosts Miss Bessie Greer Miss Carrie Wisecarver Miss Margaret McKenney and Miss Florence Glotfelty welcomed guests with refreshments music and greetings before a final gathering at the Howard home on South Main Street.

Elzevir Parsons College Bessie Greer Carrie Wisecarver McKenney Margaret Florence Glotfelty Howare South Main Street Ohio Society

Captain Johnson Inspects Company E Small Arms Gear

Captain E C Johnson toured Centerville today to inspect Company E equipment of small arms. The marriage of Miss Kathrine Calhoun and Mr Harvey Erickson will be celebrated this evening at the bride’s home south of the city. A called meeting of the W R C is set for this evening at o'clock with important business urging all members to attend.

E. C. Johnson Centerville Company E Kathrine Calhoun Harvey Erickso

Chapel Plans Approved for new Parsons College Building

Henry K. Holsman of Chicago presented the chapel project which Mr Barhyett approved. Construction to start soon with completion by June next year, and a cost near $30 000. The chapel will help Parsons maintain its record of a new building each year since the 1902 fire.

Henry K. Holsman Chicago Barhyett Foster Barhydt Parsons

Local notes and visits from the Daily

C J Sperry traveled to Gratton South Dakota for a several days business trip. Mrs Charles Keltner and children returned home from Washington after visiting relatives. William Duffey of Burlington attended a Masonic meeting in the city. Mrs John Bane of Athol Kansas visited the Robinson home in the city's west.

C. J. Sperry Gratton South Dakota Charles Keltner Washington William Duffey Burlington Masonic Masonic Order John Bane Athol Kansas Robinson

Zemo Agency Secured For Skin Cure Product

U. and Bradshaw and Co announce securing the agency for Zemo a remedy claimed to cure eczema pimples dandruff black heads and skin diseases by destroying the germ. Samples and photos of cures are available for customers.

U. & Bradshaw and Co’s Zemo

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