Military Honors Paid Lieut. Geo Leggett
Evergreen cemetery receives Lieutenant George Phelps Leggett with full military honors. He died in an aviation accident at Rockwell Field San Diego after serving as an army officer trained at Parsons College and Rush Medical, leaving parents Charles D. and Beatrice C. Leggett and siblings in Fairfield Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen Cemetery
George Leggett
Jefferson County
C. D. Leggett
R. Ames Montgomery
Parsons College
H. A. Mosser
Presbyterian Church
Edward McKee
George Phelps Leggett
Fairfield
San Diego
Calif
Chas. D
Beatrice C. Leggett
Edwin McKee
Elizabeth A. Leggett
Richard C. Leggett
Fairfield Academy
Pasons College
Michigan Agricultural College
East Lansing
Mich
Rush Medical College
Chicago
Rich Field
Waco
Texas
Rockwell Field
Cal
George Or
Jake” Leggett
Oho Society
Nu Sigma Nu Medical Fraternity
Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity
Clinton Lodge
Masonic Fraternity
H. Ranke
Burlington
Ralph C. Campbell
Pleasant
James Gillis
C. A. Allen
Creston
W. A. White
Spencer
Lester Reams
Charlton
Carol Keesey
Charles D. Leggett
South Main Street
Iowa
Mr. Leggett
Reams Field
Thomas- Morse
Here
Leggett
Curtis
Bradley & Woolman
C” Street
Santa Fe
Charles G. Mauzy, Jr
H. B. S. Burwell
A. S
M. A
J. M
Lutherans Plan Post War Drive for Aid Funds
The Lutheran Church of America aims to raise 1 million dollars in a postwar campaign from Feb 16 to Feb 26. Iowa’s quota is 21 500, with higher expectations. Funds support European Lutherans in France Finland Estonia and Black Sea regions. County organization meetings set for six centers with Ottumwa hosting the southeast group at St Mark’s Church. Frank Lundquist leads English Lutherans as congregational captain assisting Rev Anspach in Ottumwa planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church of America
Iowa
Geo. Kaiser
Lutherans of
France
Finland
Esthenia
Black Sea
Democratic American Lutheran Church
St. Mark’s Church
Ottumwa
Frank Lundquist
Rev
Anspach
District Court Opens as February Term Advances
Jefferson county district court proceedings from the February term show rapid handling of minor cases under Judge Seneca Cornell. No jury trials yet, with numerous probate matters, divorces, guardianship reports, and mortgage foreclosures disposed of or set for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County District Court
Seneca Cornell
Ottumwa
Jacob R. Mikesell
Alta R. Rhodes
Stella Green
C. A. Monson
Guy Clinkenbeard
James F. Wilson
J. L. Knight
T. C. Ross
Frank K. Leedham
S. H. Lyon
Jacob Scheffel
Mary M. Gilchrist
Eric R. Gilchrist
Geo. W. Cable, Jr
Ed. Sidereous
Gertrude Adler
Frank Adler
Margaret Peebler
John W. Peebler
Laura Brown
Ira J. Sears
James P. Starr
Thelma C. Eckwall
John A. Eckwall
C. O. Erickson
Elijah Dill
Guardian
Guy Lyford
Frank Armstrong
Cedar Rapids Pump Company
T. M. Clark
G. H. Lindsay
C. C. Tallman
Frank O. Carlson
A. R. Carlson
Frank H. Simpson
Anna M. Simpson
Clay Brenaman
Jennie Brenaman
Emma Johnson
Albert Johnson
Jemima Quackenbush
Anti-Saloon League Men To Speak In Fairfield Sunday
Representatives of the Anti-Saloon League will fill pulpits in local churches Sunday to promote prohibition. Speakers are slated for Libertyville, Lockridge, the Fairfield M E circuit, and the Swedish Lutheran Pastorate led by Rev E H Sandeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
Libertyville
Lockridge
Fairfield M. E
E. H. Sandeen
Christian Church
Fairfield
Geo. H. Wareham
Financial Sec’y
A. S. L. Baptist Church
5. Weir
Iowa
Surprise Wedding at Lutheran Parsonage
Miss Marguerite James and Lazelle Brown wed Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock in the Lutheran parsonage. Rev. H A Anspach officiated in the presence of witnesses. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W W James. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs J W Brown and works at the Malleable Iron factory. They plan to reside on West Kirkwood street. Friends extend hearty congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite James
Lazelle Brown
H. A. Anspach
W .W. James
Mr. Brown
J. W. Brown
Malleable Iron Factory
West Kirkwood Street
Woman Offers Eyes for Son in Army Blinding
Mrs. Margaret Waugh of Troy New York offers to donate her eyes to her son James Waugh who enlisted at seventeen and was blinded last September. She told the Red Cross she had heard of a rabbit eye transplant and believes human eye transfer could be done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Margaret Waugh
James Waugh
Community Club Banquet Seeks Countywide Development
The Jefferson County Community Club plans a February 13 banquet at the Armory with a Soldiers Memorial report and talks on reorganization and budgeting. A Good Roads Committee meeting on January 25 proposed a cautious roads program and a statewide drainage plan to guide legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Memorial Committee
McKenney
Sac City
Iowa
Clarinda
Armory Theatre
Osace
Jefferson County
Good Roads Committee
Agriculture and Good Roads Committee
Community Club
Armory
Des Moines
Jefferson County Community Club
Employment Agency Seeks Farm Help and Domestic Worker
The club secretary reports three job requests for single men to work on farms this past week, all unfilled. Farmers seek experienced workers. one married farmer needs a place for himself, with strong references. Another employer wants a woman for housework, with one child. Good pay and a good family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Club
Health Sunday Observance Highlights Public Health Drive
Health Sunday is set for Sunday February 28 by the Public Health Service Bureau of the United States. Mass meetings for men and women will be held in communities to promote better social recreational and general health. Speakers versed in public health will address the gatherings in line with Surgeon General Blue's suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health Service Bureau of
United States
Surgeon General Blue
Bureau of Public Health
Fairfield High School Still Plays Basketball in Southeast Iowa League
Fairfield High School remains unbeaten in the Southeast Iowa Basketball League with two more wins. They defeated Centerville 22 to 13 after trailing early, using teamwork and strong second half play to pull ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield High School
Fairfield High
Centerville
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Fairfields
Fairfield Hands Ottumwa Hard 27 9 Victory Card
Fairfield defeated Ottumwa High School 27 to 9 before a large crowd as Rhys and Yates scored early and Fairfield pulled away in the second half. Mike Mier officiated, calling 19 Ottumwa fouls to Fairfield’s 8 amid a fast game and strong attendance. The night also featured a successful freshman vaudeville show netting $150 to help athletic debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Airfield
Rhys
Yates
Packer City Boys
Fairfield
Mike Mier
Imperial Sextette
Minneapolis Punk
Punch
Judy
Farmer Jones
Seaven
Shears, Sawbuck, and Co
Ma’s
Fairfield district conference and rededication set
The Fairfield district holds its second district quarterly meeting at the Free Methodist church starting Thursday at 7 30 pm continuing through Sabbath with Rev F M Smith in charge. A love feast program Friday, dedication Sunday Feb 9 at 2 30 pm, sermon by Smith, and closing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Free Methodist Church
F. M. Smith
W. F. M. Society
F. C. Behner
League schools elect officers and report standings
Principal George A. Brown of Burlington was elected President of the league with Principal O. F. Nixon as Secretary and Treasurer. Current standings show Fairfield leading with 6 wins and 0 losses, Burlington 4 1, Ottumwa 1 4, Washington 0 1, Mt. Pleasant 0 2, Muscatine 0 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Brown
Burlington
O. F. Nixon
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Muscatine
Brotherly Letter From War Front Reaches Home Front
Carl Leslie Tygret of Btry E 304th F A 77th Division writes from France to his brother Roy Tygert in December 1918. He recalls battlefield danger, prays for liberty, and notes Christian faith helped endure war. He mentions hope of homecoming and reflects on soldiers’ moral paths and camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Tygert
Carl Tygert
States
France
Althe
Germany
Roy
Carl Leslie Tygret
F. A
Farmer Sells 160-Acre Farm for Profit in Audubon County
Thirteen years after buying the 160 acre farm in Audubon County at 100 dollars an acre, Rasmus Willison sold it for 300 dollars an acre. His profit from the increased value amounts to 32000 dollars, according to neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasmus’ Willison
Audubon County
Fairfield Schools Meet in Athletic Contest
Fairfield grade schools organize a basketball tournament to decide City and Grace championships. First games Saturday at 7 15 P M in the High School Gymnasium Logan vs High School Grades and Washington vs Lincoln. Admission funds equipment for the boys. Championship by percentages with rules for managers eligibility and interschool play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City and Grace
Logan
Washington
Fairfield
Spaulding
Iowa State High School Athletic Association
Germans Seek Riches From Sunken Ships
A German navy official boasts of reclaiming cargo and ships sunk by allied forces. Cables rush to President Wilson for peace conference orders to share submarine records. Salvage rights may extend to German and Austrian trusts after peace, as US tests a diving turret to lift sunken ocean steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo. Leggett
James—Brown
Southeastern Iowa Basketball League
Yank
Brother
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!