Local residents visit friends across several towns
Mr and Mrs J D Andres of Norwich NL spent Sunday at Mrs Milt Graham home on Est Lowe street. Numerous visitors including Hon C J Fulton from Des Moines and Miss Clara Belles from Burlington are noted. The long list covers trips to Keasau, Philadelphia, Chicago, Davenport, Eldon and many other towns with stays in Libertyville Moravia and Moberly among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Andres
Norwich
Milt Graham
Lowe Street
C. J. Fulton
Des Moines
Henry Bacon
Keasau
Clara Belles
Burlington
Ed Ward
Is City
Libertyville
Victor
May Turner
Moravia
Thomas Osborn
Muscae
Nova M. Warner
Centerlle
Charles Sperry
Orth Dakota
Love Guggell
J. T. Thiban
Moberly, O
Frank Droz
Sadie Beatty
Ft. Ollins
Cole
A. W. Danielson
Arlington
Faireld
al Snyder
Davenport
Rock Isle
Anna Silcott
Winell
Joe S. Crail
Ouds-Leando
Charles Gibson
Ts. City
Mary Martin
Oskaloosa
Martin Junkin
West Burlington Reef
Lon Funston
Whitwood
Brighton
Will Bennett
Avenport
Gertrude Shaeffer
Des Omes
Sands Calhoun
A. W. Taylor
Thio
Berta Hoagland
Jessie Starkey
St the Olo
Ity
W. Fordyce
Mi Surnett
Lonia Graham Om Frinds Fresstana
Fran Burlington
Kitty Shaeffer Pence Wilkins
Cedar Rapids
T. L. James
Ohio
James
Fetter
Hazel
Insworth
J. E. Johnson
Minnesota
Arthur McClure
Jeorge Harrison
Banfield
Missseg Etta
Carrie Stever
Frank H. Wells
Chicago
W. M. Hufstedler
Grace Robinson
Colorado
S. J. Morris
Walter Wilson
Missouri
Daisy Howard
Emil Olson
Ottumwa
S. M. Delp
Albia
Roy Hutchinson
Jail For Auto Speeders In Des Moines Policy
Des Moines reports a new policy by Public Safety Superintendent Hamery ordering immediate jail confinement for speeding auto drivers until arraigned in police court. The move follows the discharge of Daniel R. Reinking and S. S. Brinsmaid due to lack of identifying evidence. Hamery cites dangers to children and pedestrians from reckless speeds and vows harsher enforcement to curb the menace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Hamery
Department of Public Safety
Daniel R. Reinking
S. S. Brinsmaid
West Grand Avenue
Beck Coal and Mining Company
Brinsmaid Glass and Chinaware Company
Grand Avenue
Social gatherings mark July events around East Burlington street
Miss Eva McDaniels hosted a Wednesday party at her East Burlington home with refreshments and dancing. The Woman's Missionary Society held a Friday picnic at the Howard residence, featuring a basket dinner. Swedish Lutheran ladies gathered at the Coleson home for a lawn social with cake and ice cream. McElhany department store employees enjoyed a porch party and six o'clock dinner. Marcy Wilson hosted a Fourth of July party for friends on East Briggs with flag decorations and firecrackers, luncheon, and photos for keepsakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva McDaniels
East Burlington Street
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Howard Home
The
Swedish Lutheran Church
Coleson
McElhany
McElhany Department Store
Marcy Wilson
East Briggs
Fairfield Girl Weds John Baer of Clear Water Neb
Miss Rosabel Canterberry of Fairfield and John Baer of Clear Water Neb were married at the bride’s sister’s home in Ottumwa on July 2 1900. Rev L H Otto officiated. bridesmaid Miss Nona Welch and best man Fred Seaman attended. The couple will reside in Clear Water Neb after a brief visit in Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury-Baer
Rosabel Canterberry
John Baer
Clear Water
Nebraska
C. O. Abraham
Ottumwa
Fairfield
L. H. Otto
First Christian Church
Mrs. Baer
Neb
Nona Welch
Fred Seaman
Miss Nellie Anderson Weds Emil Marie In City
Miss Nellie F Anderson and Emil lie Marie of this city were married last Saturday evening July 3 1909 at the English Lutheran parsonage at eight o clock, solemnized by Rev W Luther Bright with only witnesses present. They will reside on South Court street and have the best wishes of many friends for a happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie F. Anderson
Emillie Marie
W. Luther Bright
Marie
South Court Street
Marriage of Bertha West and Frank Held in Washburn
Announcement from this city reports the marriage last week of Miss Bertha West of Washburn Illinois to Frank Held formerly of here. Held is a former Fairfield boy with many friends in this city. The bride, an osteopathic physician, is well known in Washburn NL. They will reside in St. Joseph Missouri.
Retiring Trowbridges Sell Leggett House to George Blake
Mr and Mrs C W Trowbridge retire after years running the Leggett House in the south half of the state. George Blake becomes proprietor through a deal concluded last week. The Ler gett House, long praised for quality, will continue its high standard under new ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Trowbridge
George Blake
Lergett
Legget
Leggett House passes to George Blake as new proprietor
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Trowbridge retire after seven years at Fairfield Iowa hotel. They praise patrons and announce George Blake will take over, promising continued high standards and urging locals to support the transition to strengthen the city’s commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Trowbridge
Ohio
Blake
Leggett House
Fairfield
George Blake
C. W. Trowbridge
Local notes from town parade and community events
A week of church and school updates outlines a large barn project by John Dierse and A L King, missionary box donations for India, Old Settlers meeting date set for September 16, and Parsons college summer school success. Weather dampened Independence Day observances with most picnics canceled and residents staying home or with families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Time for Summer Vacation Wardrobe Comfort
A light tone sales note urges both men and women to prepare for holiday time. It highlights comfortable clothing and essentials such as shoes underwear hosiery collars hats skirts jackets wash suits umbrellas shirts and travel bags to ensure value and style while away from home.
Burlington Indoor Gatherings Draw Crowds for Boat Races
A detailed report notes gatherings indoors and at noon many people went to Burlington to watch boat racing and other features. Weather hindered the big advertised fireworks, causing many to return in the evening after attending the events despite the forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
River Makes High Mark Flooding Des Moines Area
Des Moines reports rising Des Moines River flood levels after heavy rain. Gauges show 13.2 feet then 13.6 feet with water spilling into basements and lowlands. Destruction includes damaged crops, livestock carcasses, and swift currents with updated city conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Governor Campbell Threatens Special Session Over Rail Cutoff
In Dallas on June 30 Governor Campbell warns President Ripley he may call a special legislative session to curb the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway built 300 miles from Coleman to Texico. The move targets Abilene and other West Texas towns, risking disruption of rival town creation and harming local short lines unless lines align with the Atchison system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Campbell
Santa Fe
Ripley
West Texas
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Coleman
Texico
Galveston
San Francisco
Abilene
Atchison
Notice in Equity Suit over Described Land in Jefferson County
N E Welch sues the Unknown Heirs of multiple parties and others to quiet title and bar claims to land in Section 18 Township 72 Range 11 Jefferson County Iowa. Defendants must answer by the next term starting September 27 1900 or default will be entered. Publication fee $26.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Ss. N
Iowa
District Court
N. E. Welch
Andrew F. B. Hagey
John Robinson
Jordan
Wm. R. Wells
James Tatum
Lendrine Tatum
Andrew Harris
Martha Harris
Reuben Harris
Elizabeth Martin
Isaac Harris
Elizabeth Jane Martin
Elizabeth
District Court of
Towa
Court House
Fairfield
A. W. van Allen
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. M. Mikesell
Daugher
Jay Hynds
Cedar Rap
Arthur Tearle
Cherryville, Mo
Tion
Anderson- Marie
John Dierse
A. L. King
Lockridge
Miss Pool
Miss Lawson
India
Rev. Pool
East Hempsted Street
C. T. Reynolds
Old Settlers
Chautauqua Park
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