Ice cream sociable planned in Glendale church grove
Glendale notes a hot weekend with wind and dry fields. A church grove ice cream sociable is planned for Saturday evening June 10, with all welcome. Local visits include Mrs. Alex Gordon from Nebraska and Mr. and Mrs. Davis returning from Missouri. Community fund totaling thirty five dollars and sixty five cents plus donations from Nathaniel Pierce and the Unkrichs are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Church Grove
Alex Gordon
Nebraska
George K. Davis
Missouri
Davis
Peter Rizor
Mystic
Gus Broberg
Chicago
Forbie Carlson
Victoria Toothaker
Middletown
Jim Liblin
Nathaniel Pierce
Milwaukee
George Unkrich
Woolson and Blackhawk Obituary Notice
Marth Smoot, born February 24, 1851 in Macon county Missouri, died May 23, 1905 in Los Angeles California. She married A J Johnson September 7, 1871 and had six children, four surviving. A walnut sized brain tumor caused her death after nine years of suffering. Her husband witnessed her last moments and she uttered loving farewell. A short service was held at 9 a.m. May 29 at the home, with Rev P H Hawk and Rev W S Kitch officiating, followed by a 2:30 p.m. service at the M E church in Brighton and burial in Brighton cemetery. The family received community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Mr. Johnson
P. H. Hawk
W. S. Kitch
Richland
M. E
Brighton
Tuttle
Local Notes and Community Updates
Mic and the Chaster Petersen welcomed a new son born last week. Mrs. Joe Coffman is visiting relatives in Chariton. F M Garren becomes Woolson section boss. Harley Roberts' barn burned recently. A literary exhibition is planned at the No 4 school house next Friday evening June 9. Children's Day services are set for Center M E church Sunday afternoon June 18 and Moyer M E church Sunday evening June 18. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mic
Chaster Petersen
Joe Coffman
Chariton
F. M. Garren
Woolson
Harley Roberts
Greasy Flat
M. E
Moyer M. E
Deaths, Visits, and Local News From Libertyville
Libertyville notes Mrs. Frank Hurst travels to Kirksville after aunt dies in Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Ross in Ohio due to father’s illness. Fairfield guests Mr. and Mrs. Crowner and Mrs. Carmichael visit Curk Guddell. Local gatherings include a 25-guest event at Morley home with ice cream and cake. Children day planned for June 11 at Presbyterian church. A kitchen burglary at Wagner home yielded pies and bread. Local residents Dr. Winsell and family, Wiggins, Peebler, and McClelland return home after visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libertyville
Frank Hurst
Kirksville
Iowa
Winsell
S. C. Ross
Ohio
Mr. Ross
Will Crowner
Carmichael
Fairfield
Curk Gudgell
H. D. Davis
Ruth
Jake Wagner
Frank Winsell
J. M. Wiggins
Ora Peebler
McClelland
Rural Route 1 News Briefs and Local Visits
May 6 rural route notes Miss Minnie Johnson of Salina visits the Wilkison sisters. Mrs Belle Sampson returns from Fort Madison. Contractor Larson begins a barn for Henry Rupp. Mrs Anna King of Fairfield guests at Victor Swanson. Mrs Elmer Davis and sister Cora Beckwith visit Albert Larson. Contractor King and men are in Salina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Johnson
Salina
Elsie
Lizzie Wilkison
Belle Sampson
Fort Madison
Larson
Henry Rupp
Anna King
Fairfield
Victor Swanson
Elmer Davis
Cora, Beckwith
Albert Larson
King
Elm Grove Social Netted Over Twelve Dollars
Elm Grove June 6 The entertainment and ice cream supper Friday night was a complete success netting the school over 12 dollars. Miss Grace Hyde spent a few days last week with Miss McCarthy. Mr. Brown attended business interests in the vicinity. Junkin Bros. returned from a fishing trip Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Avery were in Packwood Thursday. Miss Mattie and Kate Barr returned from Colorado where they visited their grandfather. Dr. Gaumer of Danville spent Sunday with his parents. Dr. R. R. Gaumer of Eldon is home for vacation. Mrs. W. Wilson spent a few days in Ottumwa. Miss Lizzie Scally staying at W. Wilson's. T. W. Junkin and family at Cedar banks Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Grove
Grace Hyde
McCarthy
Brown
Junkin Bros
Mrs. Avery
Packwood
Mattie
Kate Barr
Colorado
Gaumer
Danville
R. R. Gaumer
Eldon
W. Wilson
Ottumwa
Lizzie Scally
T. W. Junkin
Cedar
Kellner Farm Help and Local Visits Near Stockport Iowa
Elmer Kellner, back from Colorado, begins work on Herman Ceigler's farm for the summer. Albert Brown and family from Fairfield visit Mrs. Brown's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kellner. Naomi Eckert loses two Jer sey cows to suspected poisoning while watering. Teeter family visits W. B. Loving. A dance at Tony Keller's ends well. Billy Murdock and Charley Young cut wood with a woodsaw, aiding neighbors. George McKee family visit Jim Davis. Bert Williamson shows a fine young horse. Charlie and Mrs Downard visit Jinkins' home.
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Stockport
Elmer Keller
Colorado
Herman Ceigler
Ceigler
Albert Brown
Fairfield
B. F. Teeter
W. B. Loving
Tony Keller
Billy Murdock
Charley Young
George McKee
Jim Davis
Bert Williamson
Charlie Downard
Whooping Cough Endorsed by Jamaica Chemist
Mr J Riley Bennett of Brown s Town Jamaica West Indies praises Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as the best cure for whooping cough prevalent there. He reports reliable relief in every case and grateful mothers thank him for the recommendation. The remedy is for sale by Frank S Shriner in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
J. Riley Bennett
Brown’s Town
West India Islands
Chamberlain
Frank S. Shriner
Resigns After Forty Years' Service
Keokuk June 2 How ard Tucker resigns as secretary of the Iowa State Insurance company after forty years of service. He remains a member of the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Howard Tucker
Iowa State Insurance Company
Dying of Consumption Compared to Famine Torment
A Baltimore area reader recounts personal pain from consumption and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a quick, complete cure after failed medicines. The ad claims prompt relief for coughs, colds, sore throat, bronchitis and pneumonia prevention, with bottles 50c to 1.00 and a free trial, distributed by Frank S Shriner’s drug store in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Myers
Cearfoss
Dr. King
Frank S. Shriner
Causes of the Russian Naval Defeat
Tokyo discusses the main reasons for Rojestvensky's loss at Tsushima. An expert cites faulty reconnaissance and intelligence, poor battle formation, adverse weather and sun, ammunition waste, and weak Russian gunnery. Some blame Tshushima channel tactics, while Togo's open-sea training and superior marksmanship emerge as key factors. The piece notes guarded Japanese secrecy and naval reverence toward the emperor.
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Tokio
Rojestvensky
Togo
Tsushima
Nebogatoff
Tshumima
Tsugura
Soya
Pain Balm Helps Sprains and Aches Efficiently
Sprained ankle stiff neck and lame shoulder are cited as common ailments where Chamberlain's Pain Balm provides relief. The ad claims prompt use saves time money and suffering and notes sale by Frank S Shriner in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Frank S. Shriner
Dubuque Moves to Tax City Slot Machines
Dubuque Iowa officials announce licensing of hundreds of slot machines in city after June 1, reversing a prior ban. Owners resist as many machines are removed, while the city expects about 20000 dollars in annual revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Just What Everyone Should Do
Irwinville resident Mr J T Barber keeps Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand for sudden attacks. He praises its quick relief and says it is one of the best medicines he has used. Sold by Frank S Shriner. June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Barber
Irwinville
Barber
Frank S. Shriner
William Tooney Injured in Yard Accident at Manchester
William Tooney, an Illinois Central brakeman from Cedar Rapids, sustained serious injuries in the Manchester yards while coal was being taken. He was crushed between the coal chute and the locomotive cab but no bones were broken and he rests at a relative’s home in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
William Tooney
Illinois Central
Tooney
Cedar Rapids
Dennison Acquitted in 1893 Diamond Robbery Case
The jury acquitted Thos Dennison of Omaha on charges of complicity in a $70,000 diamond robbery from Jas Pollock, a New York jewelry salesman, in 1893. Courtroom upheaval followed Judge Smith's remarks as Elmer E Thomas and W J Connell clashed over the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Thos. Dennison
Omaha
Jas
Pollock
New York
Elmer E. Thomas
W. J. Connell
Judge Smith
Judge Green
Court House
Smith
Attorney Eagan
Dennison
Elmer Thomas
Notice to unknown claimants in Jefferson county lands
State of Iowa Jefferson county notifies unknown claimants and heirs of John Jackman Smith and listed individuals of a pending 1905 petition by Fred Bradshaw to quiet title in lands described as five and ten acre parcels in Section 4 Township 72 North Range 11 West. If no defense by September 2 term the court will enter default and grant relief. The notice appears in The Fairfield Tribune signed May 24 1905 by Judge Frank W. Eichelberger and attorney I D Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
John Jackman Smith
John Smith
Hiram Smith
William Smith
Amanda Smith
Marion Smith
Sarah Dunning
James Smith
Carlisle Smith
L. D. Smith
Millard F. Smith
Charlie Davis
Melinda Davis
Richard Davis
David Sullivan
Rachel Warner
William Sullivan
George Sullivan
George Humphrey
Rachel
Teerald
District Court of
Fred Bradshaw
Benjamin Robinson
Humphrey
Recorder’s Office
Fairfield
I. D. Jones
Fairfield Tribune
Frank
Eichelberger
Partition Suit target in Jefferson County Iowa
Emma Gillett and John R. Gillett petition the Jefferson County District Court seeking partition or sale of the fee owners in the east half of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter and the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 16 Township 72 North Range 11 West totaling about 60 acres. Named owners include Emma Gillett Laura Gantz Alice Hartman William Wells Walter Wells Frank Wells Lina Majors James Wells and other defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Laura Gantz
Alice Hartman
John Hartman
Walter L. Wells
Lucy Wells
Frank D. Wells
Frances Wells
Lina Majors
William Majors
District Court
Emma Gillett
John R. Gillett
Ma Gillett
William Wells
Frank D., Wells
James Wells
Fee
Ty Ann Wells
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J. A. Beatty
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WM. Tooney
J. C. Thorn
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Twidrow
Sattley
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Spratt & Johns
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