Death of O H Gillette Pioneer Farmer of Jefferson County
O H Gillette died at his Garden Grove Iowa home on December 17 after months of illness. Born 1844 in Polk township he spent most of his life on the family farm, later moving to Garden Grove in 1906. He was 63 years old and survived by a large family of ten children and his wife Elizabeth Moore. A Democrat and Farmers Alliance member, he served on the school board and supported charitable causes. his funeral was held at the Campbellite church in Abingdon with burial in the nearby family plot.
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O. H. Gillette
Garden Grove
Jefferson County
Polk Township
Packwood
Gillette
QO. H. Gillette
Elizabeth Moore
Flaval
Jefferson
Ray
Nevada
Bertha
Ross Mowery
Hedrick
Whit Lines
May Ridgway
Farmers’ Alliance
Abingdon
Death of Mrs Louisa A Filly in Jefferson County
Mrs Louisa A Faulkner a native of Ohio and early settler of Jefferson County died unexpectedly at her West Hempstead home after years of illness She would have celebrated her fiftieth wedding anniversary with N Filly this month Funeral services were held at home and she was buried in Evergreen Cemetery Surviving are her husband a daughter Lolla two brothers and three sisters.
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Louisa A. Filly
Louisa A. Faulkner
Ohio
Jefferson County
N. Filly
Indiana
Filly
West Hempstead
Osborne
Jones
Evergreen Cemetery
Lolla
Express Rates Cut Twenty Per Cent in Iowa
Iowa railroad commission and former officials reach a 20 percent express rate reduction effective February 1 1908 The schedule was promulgated after months of study with the commission asserting improved rates while accepting company concessions The move ends anticipated court challenges as Missouri Nebraska and Minnesota rates face suits and Iowa becomes an example in the region with rates to be maintained per new classifications and special commodity rules
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Iowa Railroad Commission
Iowa
State Railroad Commission
Express
Missouri
Nebraska
Minnesota
Railroad Commission
Middle West
SK Os
Pepes Os Ieee
Ds Nechays Nadinset
Tua Bay
Sesende
Dog Days on Railroads Charge Excess Baggage for Dogs
Railroads declare dogs excess baggage and will charge owners for transporting them. Baggagemen previously allowed to carry dogs in the baggage car with discretionary fees now must check dogs as baggage and remit proceeds to the company. The change, effective Thursday on the Santa Fe and Chicago Burlington and Quincy lines, increases baggageman duties without raising owner costs.
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Santa Fe
Buster Brown to Play At Grand Opera House Monday
The Grand Opera House announces Buster Brown a musical skit based on R F Outcault cartoons. It is billed as the only authentic authorized version with Master Reed as the boy and all new scenery costumes music and songs for the January 6 performance.
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Mr. Outcault
Buster
Jefferson County State Bank to Become National Bank
Directors and stockholders unanimously approve converting to a national bank. They have begun by purchasing 60 000 in Panama Canal bonds at 102 50. Completion will take time as the change proceeds.
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National Bank
Jefferson County State Bank
Fairfield National Bank to Open Under New Name in January 1908
It is likely the institution will operate under its new name Fairfield National in January 1908. It ranks as the second of seven county banks organized under national laws.
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Fairfield National
Buster Brown Musical Comedy At Grand Opera House
In a promotional note about the Grand opera house performance on Monday January 6 the article touts the best company yet assembled for Buster Brown with Master Reed as the star. It promises new scenery costumes songs and music as key features of the show.
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Buster Brown
R. F. Outcault
Grand Opera House
Master Reed
A Real Wonderland of South Dakota Health Cure Story
In Mound City Mrs. E. D. Clapp reports her son nearly died from lung and throat trouble. After starting Dr Kings New Discovery the coughing fits ceased and he fully recovered. The medicine, guaranteed for coughs and colds, is sold by F S Shriner with 50c and 1.00 prices and a trial bottle free.
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South Dakota
Mound City
E. D. Clapp
Mrs. Clapp
Dr. King
F. S. Shriner
Praise for Jeffersonians at Des Moines county farm
Mr and Mrs Jno Liming receive strong praise as stewards of the county farm in Des Moines county. The state inspector of county institutions called the management nearly perfect after a statewide tour, saying there is nothing to fault or recommend. The supervisors are urged to keep the current administration unchanged.
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Jno
Liming
Des Moines
Burlington
Board of Supervisors
Fragmentary Note on Improvement Impact
The text hints at improvement efforts and their possible very important effect though details are unclear. It suggests consideration of an outcome or consequence arising from changes or reforms without specifying who or where.
Ramblers to Stage Farce at Grand Opera House Friday
An eminent American critic praises theatrical entertainment as a cure for the nervous and tired. The Ramblers company presents a lively farce comedy with clever scoring, vivid costumes, and sparkling dialogue, set to delight audiences at the Grand Opera House Friday the 27th.
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Grand Opera House
Prevous
Stockholders Meeting for Jefferson Farmers Mutual Insurance
A meeting of holders of the Jefferson Farmers Mutual Insurance will be held at the courthouse at 10 o clock to elect officers and address any other business that may arise. F. P. Ball signaled as organizer.
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Jefferson Farmers’ Mutual Insurance
Court House
Cers
F. P. Ball
Republican Conventions in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines Expect Big Turnout
Reports indicate two Republican state conventions for 1908 will be held in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines with March as a possible date. Delegates will select the national convention, adopt a platform, and entertain a large, well located audience at venues like the Auditorium and Convention Hall.
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Gates
Cedar Rapids
Vention
State Central Committee
Des Moines
Har Rapids
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