Local notes show visits and moves around Ottumwa
A string of residents and visitors are listed: Oscar Corey from Hiteman in the city with parents. Frank Durfee and wife from Ft. Madison. Clarence Croy from Germanville visiting his mother. deputies and telegraph workers in and out. January 16 reports a convict lecturer at the hall and local job changes including Beeman buying property and Miss Loehr starting as a clerk. Death of Mary E. Van Doren noted with details of family and funeral tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Corey
Hiteman
Frank Durfee
Ft. Madison
Clarence Croy
Germanville
Sheriff Crane
Keokuk
Maggie Griffin
Council Bluffs
E. Meanett
Keosauqua
Ed. Lucas
Add Blosser
Rock Island
Eldon
Illinois
Wm. Baldwell
Bidwell
Iowa
Lizzie Tinsley
Hannah Baines
John Holmes
Frank Randall
Will Brown
South Ottumwa
Anna Mahon
Libertyville
Herman Durr
Wm. Eadle
Elmer Lawson
A. V. Beeman
Wm. Smith
Abingdon
Wm. Alverson
Mr. Beeman
John Barr
Ollie
David Tinsley
Melvin Kennedy
Mary E
R. H. van Doren
Penn Township
William
Jennie Faulkner
Lincoln
Nebraska
Frank van Doren
Magill
The
Presbyterian Church
Des Moines Twice-a-Week News subscription offer
The Des Moines Twice-a-Week News advertises a fifty cent annual subscription for general news from Des Moines, Iowa, plus later series on Iowa territory to state history. It promises full domestic and world coverage with back numbers and daily news to close of the legislature. Also listed is a real estate ad: seven items including house, barn and four lots for sale by J. J. Roe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
the News
Compromise in Higley McElhinny Will Contest Reached
A court settlement ends the Higley heirs challenge to Mrs. Mary McElhinny's will. The agreement provides 17 000 dollars to Higley heirs within thirty days after probate and relinquishment of all claims. B S McElhinny will not serve as trustee. T F Higley named guardian for the minor heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Mary McElhinny
Higley
H. H. Brighton
M. A. McCord
Raney & Simmons
Wilson & Hinkle
Ottumwa
B.S. McElhinny
T. F. Higley
Jefferson County Mutual Insurance Company Holds Annual Meeting
The regular meeting at the courthouse noted growth and a twenty year milestone next August. Last year losses totaled 2884.95 on 802738 in risks, under half a percent per member. Officers elected: President James Glotfelty, Libertyville. Vice President Ed Norvell, Fairfield. Treasurer E A Bowen, Fairfield. Secretary W B Frame, Glasgow. Directors named: N S Miller, H W Stoner, J L Knight, Z T Gillett, Edwin Tuller, J D Bates, Oscar Snook, Ed Glotfelty, Hiram Ashmead. Assessments will be mailed to cover Mr Wm Hutchinson's house loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Mutual Insurance Company
Court House
James Glotfelty
Libertyville
Ed. R. Norvell
Fairfield
E. A. Bowen
W. B. Frame
Glasgow
N. S. Miller
H. W. Stoner
J. L. Knight
Z. T. Gillett
Edwin Tuller
New officers elected at Sunday school meeting
January 14 elected M Mickey superintendent Will Carlson secretary Lizzie Heron treasurer Maud Lindberg visiting relatives in Burlington. Bert Anderson in Chicago. Swan Swanson visiting brother Victor Swanson. Mrs Sam Stephenson visiting Fairfield. Oyster supper at church January 22 invited all. Erick Smith died January 9 after long illness age 8 leaves wife and six children funeral at home then Swede cemetery Four Corners. Community mourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Mickey
Will Carlson
Lizzie Heron
Maud Lindberg
Burlington
Bert Anderson
Chicago
Swan Swanson
York
Nebraska
Victor Swanson
Sam Stephenson
Fairfield
Erick Smith
Charlie
Alex
Gus
Dave
Nelson
Ed. McIntosh
Benson
Four Corners
Annual Library Meeting Elects New Board and Reports Debt
The Jefferson County Library Association held its annual meeting at the library. New officers and directors were elected, replacing two members, and the board faces a current expense debt estimated between $600 and $700. The librarian reports on open days, book moves, and a rise in visitors but yearly book checkouts lag behind. The museum and reading rooms expanded with donations and a Carnegie library building funded at $40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Library Association
E. A. Howard
Jos
Ricksher
Edw. Campbell, Jr
Isaiah Messenger
James F. Wilson
J.C. Thorne
J. S. McKenney
W. G. Ross
Ward Lamson
R. J. Wilson
A. H. Conrad
W. W. Junkin
C. C. Risk
J. F. Clarke
Geo. A. Wells
I. Messenger
A. T. Wells
The
Mary
Library Association
P. E. O. Society of Fairfield
Rachel Hampson
J. H. Hampson
Andrew Carnegie
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Rock Island & Pacific
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Ed. Caviness
Battle Creek
Mich
Jay Copeland
Ohio
Will Simons
Ella Richardson
Anna
J. A. Greenly
Richland
H. L. White
McElhinny
Montezuma
J. K. Pierce
J. 5. Howell
J. T. Howell
Charles Stanley
Oregon
Lou. Howard
Wm. Hewitt
G. Hewitt
Lillie Loehr
Will Bevering
Batavia
J. J. Roe
Higley-McElinny
Lockridge
Librarian's
Wilson
United States Department of the Interior
War Department
Smithsonian Institute
C. M. McElroy
P. N. Woods
S. M. Slagle
Burkit
W. R. Morrison
Victoria Calflin Woodhull
Mr. McDonald
Railroad Commissioners of
New York
United States Department of Agriculture
H. L. Brown
Ed. Hunt
F. B. Huffman
F. Light
D. G. Higley
O. B. Moss
H. M. Byers
Old Settlers’ Association
Jefferson County
J. M. Shaffer
Yellowstone Park
G. D. McGaw
Montana
C. F. George
Eugene Campbell
Mary A. Wall
Geo. Howell
G. W. Hydy
L. A. Wilkinson
Frick
Homestead Iron Works
Charlotte Corday
George Washington
Capitol
Washington
Senator Wilson
Burlington Daily Hawk Eye
Cincinnatii
Cincinnati
Thoma
New Block
Burlington Street
Junkin & Baker’s
I. Morton
P.S
Hunt's
North Side
J. Fook S . Wilson
Law Library
First National Bank
Vostage
Thorne Treasure
Jefferson
County Library
Pitcher’s Castoria
Gaines Bros
Jordan Block
West Side Square
Opera House
B. F. Barr
R.e.mackin
Opera
Harris & Cuddy
Weikert
Gilman Brand
H. W. Weikert
S. W. Corner Square
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