Burial Tuesday follows quiet funeral service
Funeral services were held with Rev. J. O. Borgeson officiating. L. E. Zihlman and family visited relatives near Coppock over the weekend. Rev. Borgeson and Mrs. A. M. Kauffman and Miss Esther Rangner attended a district Epworth League Convention at White Oak. Oscar Farman returned to Rushville Neb after visiting here. A surprise party celebrated Mrs. Henry Graf’s 30th birthday with a small gathering of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Borgeson
L. E. Zihlman
Coppock
Jno. O. Borgeson
A. M. Kauffman
Esther Rangner
White Oak
Iowa
Oscar Farman
Rushville
Neb
Henry Graf
Local Notes On Visitors Crops and Events
June 24 news from wp reports Mrs O improving and visits from relatives. Cal Estes and Chas y, wife and son, fished watersworks before rain. Grove to deliver Day program next m. Jefferson county crops outlook notes corn, rain effects, and double prices mentioned. Community birthdays, surprises, and social visits feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Stelz Quartet to entertain at Stockport opera house
In Stockport Iowa the Stelz Quartet will present a musical program at the town opera house Thursday evening. Local scenes include Mrs. Ward and Miss Issie Shirk visiting relatives. a busy week with visits to Agency and nearby towns. several residents making trips and home improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Will Jones
Chilarte
Charley Roberts
Irs
C. B. Hawkins
Ts. W
Rainy weather delays Beckwith notes and visits
Beckwith Indiana June 24 report continuing rain and poor health of Mrs Ringelspacher. Mrs Coles from Birmingham lent her voice. Mrs Will Bush hosted a dinner for 24 neighbors from Prairie Chapel in a warm old fashioned visit that all agreed was a day well spent and long remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckwith
Four Corners Briefs: Schmidtlein Visit and Peter Farman’s Death
John A. Schmidtlein of Burlington is visiting relatives in Four Corners, Ia. Peter Farman died at his brother Chester Farman’s home Sunday evening last week. The remains were taken to the M. E. B church cemetery.
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Elm Grove
Plum Grove
Sneden Fisher
Alfred Meyers
Fairfield
Chas
Salts
Alva Rains
Packwood
C. D. M! Rains
Roy Junkin
Harry Junkin
Brookville
Grace Griffin
Lulu Fisher
T. M
Four Corners
John A. Schmidtlein
Burlington
Peter Farman
Chester
M. EB
Church
Packwood Community Notes and Local Visits
Packwood news records moves of local residents to new stores and homes. Visit patterns include Mrs. Grafton and Mrs. Davis traveling to Peoria and Mr. Avery moving to Main street. Social events cover church gatherings, Epworth League, a basket dinner, and a Prairie Chapel Children’s Day program. An upcoming wedding and an ice cream supper fundraiser are noted.
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Packwood
H. W. Loughary
R. H. Walker
Ola Farmer
Fairfield
Yinby
Grafton
C. C. Davis
Peoria
Ill
Albert Grafton
Charles Avery
Main Street
Henry Ogg
Oskaloosa
Hazel Moorman
Arrisa Lyon
Sigourney
Ellen Stockton
Eliza Pollock
Isaac Webb
D. M. Oliver
Winnie
Brown
Nugent
Bert Rineyear
C. D. McPherson
Near Fairfield
Emma
Erma Nelson
Isaac
Harry Hoover
Linby
Penn Township
Walnut Church
Ernest Snook
Prairie Chapel
Matthew Braunshausen
Bury A. Watts
Sioux City
Harriet Myers
Smithland
Iowa
Watts
J. J. Watts
I. M. Kerrick’s
Prairie Chapel Church
Birthday Party for Fannie Lambert Draws Local Cheers
A friendly surprise marked Miss Fannie Lambert birthday on June 7 in Perlee Ia with popcorn and cake treats, nice presents, and cheerful departures as friends headed home. Community events include Rev Poole preaching at Antioch and multiple visits and parties among local families and students.
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Perlee
Fannie Lambert
Fannie
Poole
Fairfield
Antioch
Jennie
Myrtle Coop
Washington County
Sulman Johnson
Washington
Verne
Mae Simmons
Pearl Coop
Wilber Macy
Ira Macy
Iowa
Glendale Notes From June Weather And Local Happenings
Glendale Iowa June 24. Farmers report hay making but weather stays unfavorable. Miss Esther Linderson closes a Union school term. Miss Nellie McCormick a Chicago Knights of Pythias stenographer is at home on holiday. Frank Sense and family visit Cot tonwood plan a Des Moines river picnic week. M Damm ships two loads of hogs to Ottumwa this week.
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Glendale
Esther Linderson
Union
Nellie McCormick
Knights of Pythias
Chicago
Frank Sense
Cottonwood
Des Moines
M. Damm
Ottumwa
Excursion Ends in Tragedy as Two Die in Transit
Five hundred Butter workers' union members sailed from Muscatine on the steamer Columbia to Davenport and Rock Island. John Roth, 85, Civil War veteran, died after being struck by a train. Theodore Grelle, 56, died of sunstroke in Davenport. Davenport police detained one woman and eighteen men after the trouble at the station.
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Muscatine
Columbia
Davenport
Rock Island
Butter Workers’ Union
John Roth
Muscatine County
Theodore Grelle
Boose
Wager Leads Hutchings to Carry 240-Pound Friend
In Bloomfield Iowa on June 21 a bet tested warm weather effects on ambition. Frank Hutchings carried Leslie Bates, weighing 240 pounds, six blocks from H A Wishard's store to Bates home for a dollar amid onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bet Bloomfield
Frank Hutchings
Leslie Bates
H. A. Wishard
Mr. Hutchings
Green bugs threaten oats at Kingston Iowa fields
Farmers in Kingston Iowa report green bugs damaging oats with several fields ruined. Some growers are plowing oats and replanting with corn as a precaution.
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Kingston
More Pay for the Fairfield Mail Carriers
On July 1 their pay will rise to 900 dollars per year. Faithful mail carriers serving Fairfield and the city will celebrate the Glorious Fourth this year, even if others do not. All but two carriers have been granted the raise.
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Fairfield
T. B
Hosiery and Underwear Ad from RISK HUFSTEDLER CO
The store highlights its Hos iery and Underwear Department with low prices on fast black cotton hose at 10c and 15c per pair, Geneva silk hose at 25c to 35c, and lisle lace boot hose at 25c to 50c. It urges stocking up due to scarce stock.
Hosiery Ad Promises Value in Children and Ladies Stockings
An advertisement touts Children's Hose No 140 fast black cotton 10c pair No 340 fast black cotton 15c pair and No 4254 stocking at 18c while No 4208 claims 25c value Also lists Children's Lace Hose in black and white and notes many other hosiery numbers valued for quality and price
Summer Underwear Prices and Styles In Bleached Vests
A list of bleached underwear items with numbers and prices. No 3069 full bleached sleeveless vest at 5 cents. No 3090 bleached vest with lace trim at Toc. No 3124 bleached shield vest 15 cents. No 3142 bleached fancy vest 18 cents. No 623M bleached Silkaline vest extra fine 25 cents. No 6273 union suits knee length wide leg lace trimmed 25 cents per suit. No 3471 same as 6273 but heavier and finer 50 cents per suit.
Rural and City Carriers Receive Pay Increase
Short and Arthur Greef noted as exceptions to future raises. Rural carriers receive $900 annually starting July 1, up from $720. city carriers rise from $850 to $900. Pay hike valued by patrons and grounded in faithful service, with praise for Uncle Sam as employer.
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Uncle Sam
Weighing Mails Ordered Across Fairfield Office
Second Assistant Postmaster General directs weighing of all mail sent from the Fairfield office from July 1 to December 1 under a 1907 congressional act. Weighing will cover all classes of mail and equipment nationwide, performed by the office staff, adding substantial extra labor.
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Ross
Fairfield
Congress
Post Office Department
United States
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