Fourth Annual Exhibition of Fairfield Poultry Show Opens
The Fairfield Poultry Fanciers Association held its fourth annual show from November 26 to 30. It drew 451 entries including many from Jefferson County and Illinois, with entries from across the southern region. Secretary Jac R. McElderry managed premiums and event details as prize lists across numerous breeds and categories highlighted strong performances by Jefferson County exhibitors.
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Fairfield Poultry Fanciers’ Association
Jefferson County
Illinois
Jac. R. McElderry
The Thanksgiving Shoot at Jefferson County Gun Club
The daylong Thanksgiving Shoot attracted few spectators and featured a line of contestants at 9 a.m. The Hunters Arms trophy went to Clifford Strong on a 30 third handicap after a shoot off. The Du Pont Powder trophy was claimed by William King on a 20 third handicap after a tie. Turkeys were awarded to Angstead Corey Johnson 2 Mikesell Pickett 2 Strong 2 Wilson Spratt Bradshaw 2.
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Jefferson County
Broken
Atkinson
Angstead Bowermaster See
Bradshaw
Carl Eee
Carson Thee
Corey
Cook
Johnson Se
King
Liblin Er
Mikesell Epecteree
Pickett
Strong Chew Ee
Greed
Wilson Tee Ee
Allender Ee
Bane Ee
Dillon Pete Ee Ee
I Droz
Eee Wee
Henry
Howard Ee
Hise
Monson Ee Ey
Mitchell See Ee
Spratt
Big Land Deal Near Mt Pleasant Sells 600 Acre Stock Farm
Beverett and Orville Beckwith sold their 600 acre stock farm, two miles southwest of Mt Pleasant, to W B Seeley. The late Captain W Beckwith previously owned it, with prized horses and cattle bred on the property. Seeley traded in two Texas land sections in the Panhandle, noted as desirable parcels.
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Mt. Pleasant
Beverett
Orville Beckwith
W. B. Seeley
Captain W. Beckwith
Iowa
Everett
Beckwith
Texas
Mr. Seeley
Panhandle
Do It Today Holiday Shopping Advice
Do it today for best selection and to avoid crowds as malls fill up. Start this morning to take time and choose carefully before prices and crowds rise.
Stout Boyd Couple Wed at Local Church Parsonage
Last Saturday night at the Christian church parsonage Ona Boyd and Dan Stout were married by Rev. W. H. Betts with only essential witnesses present. The pair, both long-time Fairfield residents in business locally, receive warm congratulations from friends and well wishers for a long happy marriage.
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Stout—Boyd
Christian Church
Ona Boyd
Dan Stout
W. H. Betts
Fairfield
Married ceremony at Rev T S Pool residence
At the residence of Reverend T S Pool on East Hempstead street a marriage took place on a Wednesday, with attendees and witnesses noted in local society records. The couple began their life together in the community pageant of local wills and family notices.
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Rev. T. S. Pool
East Hempstead Street
Harvey Eckwall and Minnie Johnson Wed in Salina
Harvey Eckwall and Miss Minnie Johnson were married Wednesday afternoon November 27. The couple, residents of Salina, plan to make their future home nearby.
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Harvey Eckwall
Minnie Johnson
Salina
Roach and Moyer wed at Lutheran parsonage
Last evening at 8 30 the Rev W Luther Bright joined Martin Joseph Roach and Mary Jane Moyer in marriage at the Lutheran parsonage in the presence of the bride’s parents and many friends. The couple left for their future home in Ottumwa Iowa.
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Roach—Moyer
W. Luther Bright
Martin Joseph Roach
Mary Jane Moyer
Roach
Ottumwa
Whitham Marryes Dana at Fairfield Home
Last Wednesday evening Mildred Dana and Ray Whitham were married at the Dana home four miles north of Fairfield. Rev. Thos Osborn officiated as about fifty guests witnessed the ceremony under an evergreen arch with Miss Ethel Rogers playing. The couple will establish their home on the Frush farm near the city.
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Methodist Church
Fairfield
Jefferson County
C. W. Whitham
Carpenter Jackson J. Parsons Dies at Fairfield
Jackson J. Parsons a native of West Virginia born March 1 1837 in Tucker County. He moved to Jefferson County Iowa as a child and lived there until his death at the family home in Fairfield on Thanksgiving Day. Survived by wife and two sons. funeral Saturday at 10 am conducted by Rev. T S Pool. burial in Parsonsville cemetery.
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Jackson J. Parsons
West Virginia
Tucker County
Jefferson County
Iowa
Benefit for Magazine Fund at Jefferson County Library
A Friday night program at the Jefferson county library will raise funds for the magazine fund with a 10 cent admission. The event features papers on poetry by Prof. Harry M. Gage and Miss Martha Emery with discussions by W. G. Ross Rev. W. F. Jones Mr. Hiram Heaton Mr. C. J. Fulton Miss Tappert and a general discussion on Poetry in Jefferson County.
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Magazine
Jefferson County
Harry M. Gage
W. G. Ross
Martha Emery
W. F. Jones
Hiram Heaton
C. J. Fulton
W. B. Murray
Miss Tappert
Color Notes on Major Alpine Lakes
The text describes lake colors with Lake Geneva as azure, Lake Constance and Lake Lucerne green, the Mediterranean indigo, Lake Brienz greenish yellow, and Lake Thun as blue. It contrasts hues with lake surroundings to highlight variety in natural water tones.
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Geneva
Lake Constance
Lake of
Lucerne
Brienz
Thun
The College Boy at Grand Opera House
The College Boy at the Grand Opera House last Friday evening drew a sparse crowd despite Ralph Riggs delivering a strong performance as the college boy and Katherine Witchie offering charm and dance. Manager Thoma strives to raise the show quality while lamenting public taste that favored cheaper fare. readers are urged to watch Tribune columns for upcoming entertainments.
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Grand Opera House
Ralph Riggs
Katherine Witchie
Thoma
the Tribune
Possum Supper for C E Society at Hughin Home
Last Friday at 6:30 pm the C E society of a Lutheran church held a possum supper at Mr. and Mrs. J A Hughlin on South Main street. Rev. Luther Bright acted as toastmaster with humorous readings and reflections. Guests thanked the hosts for a happy and profitable evening.
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C. E. Society of the Lutheran Church
J. A. Hughin
South Main Street
Luther Bright
Ruth and
Maude Sumner
Mary C. Merckens
J. A. Hughlin
Turkey
Gladys Ketcham
C. E. Indications
Grace His
Lawrence Evart Shines In We Are King At Sioux Falls
Lawrence Evart made his Sioux Falls debut in Walker Whiteside's We Are King at the New theater, earning praise for his powerful presence and range. The strong supporting cast, careful staging, and impressive scenery impressed a large Lent season audience. The Grand will present the play again on Tuesday December 17.
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Daily Argus Leader
Sioux Falls
S. D
Lawrence Evart
Walker Whiteside
Mr. Evart
Mr. Whiteside
Evart
New Theater
the Grand
East Lynne at Grand Opera House Friday
Local patrons may witness the greatest emotional drama East Lynne by Joseph King s New York company at the Grand Opera House Friday Dec 13. The performance promises high artistic standard with complete stage direction and scenic aids.
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Joseph King
East Lynne
Grand Opera House
New York
Colored Minstrels Entertain at Stevens Point Wisconsin
The Tennessee Minstrel company performed at the Ideal theater in Stevens Point on Monday and Tuesday evenings. The troupe of twelve colored performers presented singing, dancing and specialties with instrumental music producing a lively show for large audiences.
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Colored Minstrels
Stevens Point
Wis
Tennessee Minstrel Company
Ideal Theater
Gen James Rule Dies of Cancer in Mason City
Mason City Iowa November 29 James Rule aged 61 longtime wealthy resident and former brigadier general of the Iowa national guard died here early this morning of cancer He was a Civil War veteran who served as an enlisted man with the ordnance train of theMississippi river area disaster of the source text ends mid sentence.Format fixes as needed.
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James Rule
Mason City
Iowa National Guard
James A. Rule
Mis
National Guard Officer Rise and Death Notices
The text outlines a Missouri and Arkansas division veteran who served in the Iowa National Guard. He entered as a sergeant in Company A, Sixth Iowa, rose to lieutenant colonel of the Fourth Iowa, then became brigadier general of the Second Brigade on November 23, 1894, serving until the new organization formed and orders about his death were issued from the adjutant general's office.
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Souri
Arkansas
Iowa National Guard
Iowa
Adjutant General’s Office
Mrs Job Wheatley Dead After Long Illness in Hillsboro
Mrs Job Wheatley of Hillsboro Iowa died Sunday November 24 after a long decline following her daughter Cora’s death in June. She was born in Cedar township Van Buren county in 1853 and leaves a husband and children John Eliza Alta Bertha Charley and Ralph. She also leaves brothers Chas Taylor William and George and sister Mrs Sallie Wheatley. Funeral pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are named. Rev Jonathan Lee and Rev May conducted services and interment was in the town cemetery.
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Job Wheatley
Hillsboro
Cedar Township
van Buren County
Cora
Oskaloosa
Wheatley
John
Eliza
Alta
Bertha
Charley
Ralph
Chas. Taylor
Fairfield
William
Stockport
George
Oregon
Sallie Wheatley
Christian Church
C. M. Newbold
James Rockey
J. W. Runyon
Randal Smutz
N. Boley
Robert
Kulp Plans Court Fight in Davenport Case
Captain O W Kulp of Davenport vows to pursue court martial appeals into the supreme court if needed to defend his rights. He cites a recent Judge Advocate General decision challenging Gov Cummins and Adjutant General Thrift amid the national guard dispute. President Roosevelt’s troop order and General Davis’s stance on obedience to orders are cited as context.
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Gov. Cummins
Des Moines
Adjutant General
Thrift
National Guard
O. W. Kulp
Davenport
Doughty Davenport
Supreme Court
Lewis
United States Army
Roosevelt
Davis
Iowa City Officials Dealt Budget Crunch Overdrawn Funds
City officials in Iowa City face inability to draw salaries as the general fund is overdrawn and the treasurer refuses to cash warrants. Banks hesitate on overdrafts, with a bond issue likely to relieve the stringency. Past years of spending on improvements contributed to the situation.
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Iowa City
Depositors Meet as Chariton Bank Seeks Policy and Control
Depositors and residents discuss the Chariton bank crisis as Mrs Mallory and others await policy direction. National Examiner H M Bostwick is named temporary receiver while questions swirl over a $350,000 Woodmen loan and forged signatures in bank records.
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Kicity
Chariton
Mallory
Bank of Chariton
Crocker
Batavia
Washington
H. M. Bostwick
Bostwick
Woodley
Deposi
Woodmen of America
Nider
Petition for commission form of government in Davenport
A Davenport report states a petition for a commission form of government was filed today with 3020 signatures, far over the required number. It names Mayor Becker as the leading figure and seeks an election about mid May.
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Commission
Davenport
Becker
Morrow
Mary
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