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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1912
Page
5
Ames community notes include Mrs Clara Sasseen visiting family, Mrs Stokes wintering in Creston, furs swapped at a tea, and visits from the Metz and Fry families. The Epworth League hosts Topsy Turvy at Leedy hall with no admission, while weddings and illness visits unfold among local residents.
Miss Eva Case and Edward B. Litton were married at the bride's father's home on December 14. The ceremony, led by Rev. W. E. Purdine, was attended only by immediate family, and the event was kept secret until the last moment.
Maple Grove school expects a Christmas tree and program next Friday evening. Fern Miller celebrates her birthday with friends in a games and music evening. Local social visits include Mrs. Chloe Miller and daughter Fern at the S. Cornell home and visits to several neighbors as listed. A buggy accident near town left Albert Nelson Martha Nelson and Fannie Junkin bruised but safe.
Mrs Susan Booth visited at her son Frank's. Viola Curtiss in Milwaukee sick. death of a baby girl near Belknap. Douds born to Ernest and wife. Neiswanger entertain Missouri guests. family updates from Fairfield Lockridge and Burlington. Many visits and casual well wishes noted among neighbors.
Loren Ogden spent the holidays with his parents. A Beckwith schoolhouse program Friday night drew a packed crowd as students debated the resolution That Country Schools Should Be Consolidated. Affirmative speakers included H. W. Free and Mrs. Clara Davis with Miss McGahon. negative speakers were Mr. Howlett, Frank Ogden, and Chas.
Clapp leads recess program with Song-Dan Nelson Recitation-Forest Daviness Recitation-Howard Carlyle Recitation-Irene K Davis Song-Mrs. Ferne Kilroy and Mr. Fuller Recitation-Robert Howlett Song-Gala Green Tableau-L. A. on Boys Kongo Castellio and His Dancing Bear Recitation-Mrs. Clapp Dialogue-A Capable Servant.
Abingdon residents report visitors from Farson Ottumwa Batavia and Cincinnati. Merle Hood buys Elmer Norvel restaurant Batavia with sale to follow then relocates there. Local doctors move in and out while a death and upcoming obituary touch the community. Oyster supper in Competing draws young folks. trips to Hot Springs Arkansas for treatment. several local residents mentioned with various comings and goings.
A brief market note highlights a selection of Christmas slippers in styles such as Opera Everett Romeo Juliette and Indian moccasin. Prices run from 50 cents to 2 dollars, offering a suitable present for every family member while keeping spending affordable.
Ad copy touts high cut shoes for boys and girls with patent tan finishes and mentions Christmas pricing.
Mrs J W Flint a Fairfield visitor. L G Myers of Packwood and family visited relatives in Abingdon. Vern Bradfield debuts a new buzz saw. Abingdon school sets an Xmas tree at the O O F hall Friday afternoon. large crowd attends Sunday church in Abingdon. J B Mowery family visited Chas Stubbs in Pekin on Sunday.
Lockridge and Fairfield social activity includes Alma Faber visiting the Turner home, Geo Fagan and family in Burlington, and multiple residents shopping or calling on friends in Fairfield Mt Pleasant and Burlington. A public sale will be held at A G Kilgore’s home on December 18.
Amos G Smith of Dighton Kansas, a son of the late John G W Smith once a county figure, is visiting his brother Chas I Smith in Des Moines township. He will be remembered by older southwest county residents. He left the county about thirty years ago but has returned for several visits.
Parsonsville residents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Linderson and daughter left for Barnsville Minnesota. Miss Mary L. Hickenbottom visited with a Fairfield cousin. Miss June Chidester was at school on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Moore returned from Idaho and other western states. Mrs. Richard Nelson spent several days in Burlington last week.
Sunday schools in Packwood prepare Christmas programs while residents share visits and news. L G Myers and son Lester spent Sunday with Glen and Abingdon connections. Florence Kelley heads to winter school term. Erma Krout visited Hedrick friends. Henry Tandy of Oskaloosa stayed with Isaac Webb family. Loomis and Warner Sabel family ties noted. Cline and Steele families hosted gatherings. W K Carthey and daughter Neta visited Martinsburg. Dave Metz in Fairfield. Retta Caviness visited Ira Caviness home. Oscar Steigleader moved to new Church street house. Harry Taylor staying with Verner Scott while at school. McClain directs new store purchased from H W Loughary. Benn and Smith couples spent Sunday afternoon in the country.
Advertisement for a book by Neal Jones of Des Moines Iowa promising guidance to earn money writing for newspapers magazines and sellable pictures. The text notes the book will be ready in sixty days and costs one dollar with no payment required until notified.
Washington reports the United States Bureau of Mines plans to expand next year to study conditions in lead zinc copper and other mines after high accident deaths. Tuberculosis rates among workers are higher than in coal mines and other jobs, and Congress is asked for a $250000 appropriation to pursue this and related research including low grade ore utilization in the west.
Eleven boy prisoners fled the Boys Industrial School in Lancaster Ohio. One was recaptured. The escape follows an investigation by the state board of administration into Superintendent Gerlach and other officers amid reported dissension that has weakened discipline. Several minor officials offered resignations.
In Boston on December 16 a woman’s accidental hatpin prick to James Sinclair, head of the Caledonian club, at a house party last week, led to brain edema and death from blood poisoning.
In Pine Creek near Making, Kentucky, a farmer John H Craft and his wife welcomed a baby boy born with a full growth of gray hair. Neighbors traveled long distances to view the newborn, and the event drew unprecedented local astonishment and chatter throughout the farming community.
President elect Wilson returns from a four week Bermuda vacation and signals a shift from rewarding party service to selecting executives and capable administrators for his cabinet, even if this means crossing party lines. He says the rest has refreshed him for the upcoming administration.
Freddie Welch retained the English lightweight crown by decision over Mehegan of Australia, in a full twenty rounds here, winning 68 points after capturing the title from Watt Wells last month.
President Taft directs the appointment of Dr Carl L Alsberg to succeed Dr Harvey W Wiley as chief of the Bureau of Chemistry in the Department of Agriculture. In Rome, two of the fatally injured Dodge express train crash near Managne between Messina and Catanea raise death toll to 12.
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