Court 13 in Session Opens with Estate and Probate Matters
The September term of the District Court opened in Centerville with Judge C. W. Vermilion presiding. Items set for hearing include the estate of Levi C. Stewart and the will of Margaret Blakely along with partition and equity cases. The grand jury, led by County Attorney Huglin, convened to review county affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
C. W. Vermilion
Centerville
Levi C. Stewart
J. W. Fulton
P H Fisher
Equity
Margaret J. McKinney
James M. Blakely
Margaret Blakely
J. W. Courtney
H. C Miller
W. W. Lewis
John McCulley
al Johnson
N. T. Abraham
C. D McPherson
Huglin
Farewell Surprise Party For James Crail Before Academy Start
James Crail was invited for a ride with Clifford McClain and returned home at 8 30 to a party of about forty young people who greeted him for a farewell evening. He departs tonight for St John’s Military Academy in Delafield Wisconsin for special training and other studies. Mrs B F Crail Jr served refreshments as the guests left hoping for a happy new school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crail
Clifford McClain
James
St. John’s Military Academy
Delafield
Wis
B. Fpf
Crail, Jr
Ice Cream Social Planned in Chas As Families Seek New Homes
BLACKHAWKE notes an ice cream social in Chas as residents report many families planning to move. Spencers born October 2nd will be entertained by W I C members while others like Mrs Frank Boyd and Mrs Ed Ditmar visit relatives in Kansas and Kewanee. John Leathers travels to Pilgrim Nebraska to inspect land and Ed Raines heads to the Dakotas for a new location. Bert Wiggins searches northern states for a suitable site. Residents lament departures driven by rising prices making home buying harder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Spencers
W. I.c’s
Frank Boyd
Kansas
Ed Ditmar
Kewanee
John Leathers
Pilgrim
Nebraska
Ed Raines
Dakotas
Bert Wiggins
Local Social Notes From Daily Tuesday
Mr and Mrs B F Carter return from Moline Illinois after attending the A M E church annual conference. Mr and Mrs W B Murray and Mr and Mrs Gantz travel to Mt Pleasant for the Fourth Iowa Cavalry reunion. Mrs S L French and children of New Washington Ohio visit George Unkrich and relatives. B F Crail Jr arrives from Delafield Wisconsin where his son James entered St Johns Military Academy. Rev T B Stoval leaves A M E church for Davenport. Rev W W Williams to fill the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Carter
Frm
Moline ,Ill
A. M. E. Church
W. B. Murray
Mre. Gantz
Mt. Pleasant
Iawa
Mra
L. French
New Washington, Ohio
George Unkrich
Richard Carbaugh Loses Eye After Operation
Fairfield resident Richard Carbaugh, aged and respected, lies at his West Kirkwood home in serious condition after yesterday's eye removal operation. A foreign object damaged his eye two weeks earlier and despite medical attempts, the eye could not be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Carbaugh
Fairfield
West Kirkwood Street
Mr. Carbaugh
Carbaugh
Mrs Henry Adkins Dies After Illness At Home
Mrs Henry Adkins died at her South Fifth Street home after several months of illness. Born Nellie Harrison in Yeo on September 9 1875 she married Henry Adkins about fourteen years ago and the couple moved to the city. Seven children were born. four survive with the husband and three siblings also listed. Funeral services are planned for Sunday afternoon at 1 21 at the home conducted by the minister and Joseph Burch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Adkins
South Fifth Street
The
Christian Church
Adkins
Ella Dickson
Custer
Arthur
Charles Farrison
Trenton
Noah Klarr
Qotumwa
Ue Burch
Funeral service for Mrs Henry Adkins held at home
The funeral of Mrs. Henry Adkins who died Saturday morning was held at the residence Sunday afternoon at 2 30 and the remains were laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery Rev W G Burch conducted the last services. Among relatives from a distance attended were Mr and Mrs J B Jenkins of Isington TJ Mrs Henrietta Harrison of Trenton Mo Mr and Mrs McCarty and children of Eildon Mr and Mrs Joe Mullinix and children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Adkins
Evergreen Cemetery
W. G. Burch
J. &. Jenkins
Isington
Henrietta Harrison
Trenton
McCarty
Eildon
Joe Mullinix
Married at Methodist Church by Rev C L Tennant
Saturday evening at the Methodist church Rev C L Tennant performed the ceremony uniting John Glovech of Cleveland Ohio and Miss Idas Bowen of Eldon. They will start housekeeping in a cottage on West Briggs Street with a few friends as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
C. L. Tennant
John Glovech
Cleveland
Ohio
Idas Bowen
Eldon
Glovech
Iowa Malleable Iron Co
West Briggs Street
Keokuk visit by Mrs VanTassel and daughter
Mrs Walter VanTassel and her young daughter arrived in Keokuk yesterday for a visit with the Hoagland family, the couple's relatives. The reunion marks a brief family stay at the Hoagland home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter VanTassel
Keokuk
Hoagland
Jefferson County Old Soldiers Reunion Draws Large Attendance
The Jefferson County Old Soldiers and Sailors Association held its annual reunion on Saturday. Officers for the next year were elected including Perry King as President and Newton Williams as Vice President. A big campfire at the armory capped the day with speeches by Rev. C L Tennant, Congressman Nate Kendall, and Hon. R J Wilson.
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Old Soldiers of
Jefferson
Jefferson County
Old Soldiers and Sailors Association
Perry King
Newton Williams
John McLean
S. S. Crane
Grand Army
Retic Corps
C. L. Tennant
Nate Kendall
Albia
Union
Bunkerhill
Yorktown
Lake Erie
New Orleans
Cerro Gordo
Buena Vista
Dettysburg
Appomattox
San Juar
Santiago
R. J. Wilson
Wilson
Deo Wray Expected Home Today From Utah Visit
Deo Wray, who has spent a couple of weeks in Salt Lake City, Utah, is expected to return home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deo. Wray
Salt Lake City
Utah
Parsons and Wesleyan Renew Football Rivalry at Mt Pleasant
Parsons and Iowa Wesleyan rekindle after a three year break with a football game set for next Saturday in Mt Pleasant. Wesleyan holds college experience advantage while Parsons fields a green squad under Coach Pickin with a large traveling fan turnout expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ames
Parsons
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Wesleyan
Picken
Parson
Parsons-Wesleyan
Pickin
Grace Stark and J A Louth Wed Quietly Grace Stark and J A Louth Wed
Jessie A Louth and Grace O Stark of the area near Fairfield were quietly married Sunday afternoon at 8 o clock in the Methodist parsonage with Rev Tennant officiating. Both couples are well known local youths with farms five miles northwest of Fairfield. They will reside on a farm near the parental homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie A. Louth
Grace O. Stark
Methodist Church
Tennant
Mr. Louth
Fairfield
Mrs. Louth
Community visits and family gatherings noted
Collett rs and Lida Lawson spent Sunday with her son William, while Mrs Mandy Stewart and son John of Ottumwa visited Henry Lawson. Rolla Lawson returned from Gratton. Miss Myrtle Bradford and sister Cecile visited Miss Emma Hafferty. Harry Bradford and Miss Mildred McCrary spent Sunday at Pekin.
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Lida Lawson
William
Mandy Stewart
John
Ottumwa
Henry Lawson
Rolla Lawson
Gratton
Myrtle Bradford
Cecile
Emma Hafferty
Harry Bradford
Mildred McCrary
Pekin
Township Trustees Trained on New Weed and Road Dragging Law
County Attorney J A Huginn instructed township trustees and road superintendents on the new law governing weed cutting and road dragging. Sessions explained the 6 mill road levy, forbidden profits from materials, and duties for bridges culverts and road care with a plan for regular future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J A. Huginn
33Rd General Assembly
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Friends Surprise Miss Coleson On Birthday
About thirty five young people gathered at the A. V. Carlson home south of the city to surprise Ellen Coleson on her birthday anniversary. After greetings and congratulations the group enjoyed music and social games then served ice cream and cake. Silver spoons were given as keepsakes of the pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Carlson
Ellen Coleson
Ellen
Kans Grain Fine A B Rodgers Returns From Trip
A B Rodgers arrived home after a ten day trip to Wichita Kansas where he attended a fair rivaling the Iowa State fair. He won prizes totaling 540 304 and 50 dollars for fine wheat and corn specimens he brought back. He notes Kansas wheat yields of 25 to 30 bushels per acre and unusually large corn ears among his finest samples.
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A. B. Rodgers
Wichin
Kansas
Iowa
Rogers
Rodgers
Family mourns and travel notes from Ottumwa
Noth Harrison attended his sister Mrs Henry Adkins funeral then returned home in Ottumwa yesterday. Mrs R C Fry went to Ottumwa for a brief visit with friends. Mr and Mrs J M Calhoun and daughter Mable departed yesterday for an extended trip to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Adkins
Ottumwa
J. M Calhoun
Mable
California
Old Settlers Day Parade Plans In Fairfield
City hall meeting last night boosted Old Settlers Day plans for a large Fairfield parade. The procession forms at West Broadway at 11 a.m. with a listed formation and route through Main Briggs Court Washington Main Burlington and returns to West Broadway to disband.
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Fairfield
Weat Broadway
Chas. H. Gage
Day Hunt
Clarence Hague
H. E. Smith
Main
Burlington
Second
Broadway
Fairfield High School Football Seeks Record Season Start
Fairfield High opens its football season next Saturday aiming to surpass 1967 ground gainers and last year’s strong showing. Yount returns from Chicago adding strength. key players from last year back include Johnson Frazey Fred Frank Ward Clarke Ross Nady and Henry. New hopefuls include Voorhies Kilver Pierson Griffith Fleagle Easter. Schedule so far lists Oct 2 Albia at Fairfield Oct 16 Burlington at Burlington Oct 30 Seymour at Seymour Nov 6 Centerville at Centerville Nov 18 Ft. Madison at Fairfield.
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Fairfield High School
Albia High
Hopig
Yount
Chicago
Johnson
Frazey
Fred
Frank Ward
Clarke
Ross
Nady
Albia
Fairfield
Burlington
Seymour
Centerville
Ft. Madison
Married Monday at North Main Street home
Miss Hazel Van Patten and Mr Vasa Glasgow were married at 8 o'clock last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs L Nichols on North Main street. Rev W L Bright officiated. The couple will reside in Ottumwa after a lap supper and congratulations from relatives and friends.
Ottumwa Social Roundup Notes From City Visitors
Mrs. G. B. Baker of Ottumwa is the guest of friends in the city today. Mr. and Mrs. J. E Jennings left yesterday for their home in Farm ington Illinois. Mrs. J. A. Raines left yesterday morning for a months trip to Denver and Colorado Springs. Mrs. Geo. Wray went to Ottumwa this morning for a short visit with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Baker
Ottumwa
J. E Jennings
Farmington
Illinois
J. A. Raines
Denver
Colorado Springs
Geo. Wray
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Blackhawke
B. F. Crail Jr
Jamee
St. Johns
A. M
City
T. B. Stoval
Davenport
W. W. Williams
W.A
Grace Stark and
J. A. Louth
Collett
Miss Coleson
Noth Harrison
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