Fourth of July Firework Toll Across States
A July 4 summary reports dozens killed and thousands injured nationwide from firecrackers and toy pistols. Iowa accounts list numerous incidents in Ottumwa Cedar Falls and Des Moines with lost or injured eyes and hands. Newark Philadelphia and Newark see multiple deaths and injuries amid public celebrations.
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June Weddings Celebrate Fairfield Couples
In Fairfield several weddings marked the week. Edna Blackford wed Gus Lofgren in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s parents home, with relatives present. Harry Stanwood and Myrtle Mae Bombarger married at the bride’s mother’s residence, the couple planning Keokuk medical studies and a fall homecoming in Keokuk. Anna Boos wed Leroy Keltner at the Lutheran parsonage, and Jno J Hurley and Bessie Van Tassell along with Chas Cook and Nettie Rubey wed in Justice Wilson’s office.
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Keokuk Medical College
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Keokuk
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Leroy Keltner
Luther Bright
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Miss Lillie Bilhayan Charged With Infant Murder
Marshalltown Iowa June 29 Miss Lillie Bilhayan was arrested near Dougherty charged with the murder of her illegitimate child. The body of the infant was found in a trunk three days after its birth. Neighbors threaten summary punishment of the girl's betrayer if found.
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Marshalltown
Lillie Bilhayan
Dougherty
Oskaloosa Girl Accidentally Shot
Oskaloosa Iowa June 29 Millie Wilson was accidentally shot by her lover Albert Norris Norris was cleaning a revolver when it discharged the loaded weapon struck the girl in the left side She will probably recover
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Millie Wilson
Albert Norris
Norris
Too Frequently Quote Sparks Moral Remark Card
A brief newspaper card quotes a Houston Post exchange between a father and son about staying on the straight path. The father suggests openness, while the son argues about the danger of habitual narrow-mindedness.
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Houston Post
Sutherlin Gorman obituary in Russellville to Iowa mother
Lizzie E Sutherlin born June 2 1881 Russellville Indiana came to Iowa in 1900 died May 31 1905 at age 23 years 11 months 28 days married C R Gorman March 11 1903 had one child Charlie 11 months old united with Christian church at 16 and lived a faithful life funeral June 2 1905 conducted by elder T F Ferris of Packwood father died that day large crowd gathered in mourning husband shares sympathy in bereavement
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Russellville
Putnam County
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Iowa
C. R. Gorman
Little Charlie
Christian Church
T. F. Ferris
Packwood
Ind
Gorman Family Thanks Community For Support After Loss
The Gorman family extends thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during their bereavement and illness of wife and daughter. C. R. Gorman and parents express gratitude for the support.
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C. R. Gorman
Washington Pioneer Dead Age Nearly Seventy Seven
John P. Babcock, a pioneer of the county since 1855, died in Washington Iowa at nearly 77. He came from Ohio, settled north of town, moved into town twenty years ago, and was born in Rensellaer County New York. A Baptist church member for years, he leaves a wife and three children.
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Washington
Iowa
Ohio
Rensellaer County
New York
Washington County
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Fairfield Residents and Visitors Fare to Various Destinations
A lengthy list of residents and visitors depart for cities across the Midwest and beyond, visiting relatives, attending events, or taking vacations. Names include Chloe Dysart, Bettina Bradley, T. R. Baldwin, Robi McCord, Nellie Case, and many others traveling to Centerville, Des Moines, Lincoln, Chicago, Monmouth, Creston, Denver, Albany, and more.
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Robi McCord
Des Moines
Council Proceedings and Local Goods Sale Notice
The city council met Friday June 30 with all members present. Petitions to straighten North Main and widen sidewalks and pave Broad way were referred. Street and alley committee to contract 25,000 feet oak lumber for sidewalks. Treasurer reports cash on hand 13 250. Sewer work to district paved and East Burlington water main to be laid immediately with connections. Bills approved, meeting adjourned. J F Deardurff.
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Meals for a Day menus and recipes prize contest
The Chicago Record-Herald features a daily department answering what to eat with three daily menus and recipes. Housewives are invited to submit entries for cash prizes in the ongoing Meals for a Day competition.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Record-Herald
Hicago Record-Herald
Bold Hold-Up Near Mose Black Home
About 11 o clock Wednesday night three men raided Carl Black at Mose Black's home west of town. They seized about $12, searched pockets, threatened to burn the house, then fled. A sheriff with bloodhounds searched at daylight but rain hindered efforts. Three dollars and thirty five cents was found near the scene. Packwood Review.
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Bowermaster Son Wins School House Contract
Last Saturday Buchanan township school directors opened bids for a sub-district No 2 school house and awarded the contract to J E Bowermaster Son of Fairfield for 985 dollars. The firm is said to be first class mechanics. They began work today on a barn for Mr Kriegh on the Lamb farm west of the city.
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Bowermaster & Son
Buchanan Township
J. E. Bowermaster
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