Prayer service and Mothers Day events at Methodist church
County notes describe a Thursday 8 pm prayer meeting at the Methodist church and a Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am for Mothers Day. Activities include Junior League and Epworth League gatherings, special music, and a Titanic disaster related sermon. Several local residents are noted visiting, delegates to conventions, and a death report for Mary Brown Peebler with funeral details.
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Epworth
Dr. Stewart
West Chester
Iowa
R. Co. Russell
W. A. Everett
New Philadelphia
Ohio
William Metzler
Perlee
Henry Krachet
Illinois
H. D. Davis
Clyde Morley
Batavia
R. C. Russel
Mt Pleasant
J. M. Wiggins
Livermore
Presbyterian Church
Ermon
Hinkhouse
Louisville
General Assembly
The
Local Notes from Packwood and Surroundings
Packwood and Ollie residents are listed visiting friends and relatives across town. The community notes include church events Mothers Day planned May 19 and a wedding Fred Paxton and Nora Sutton. Obituary for Robert Ramsey notes funeral in Fairfield.
Harness Trade Promises Quality at Fairfield Shops
The text advertises harnesses at H. D. Bridge's in Fairfield claiming strong light and durable gear up to date in every point. It notes heavy coach and draught harnesses are in stock and invites customers to visit or call for fitting.
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H. D. Bridge’s
Fairfield
Katharyn Miser Guest of Davidson Family
Katharyn Miser was hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Davidson last week. Mrs. Lela Waterhouse and children were also mentioned in the social notes.
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Katharyn Miser
S. F. Davidson
Lela Waterhouse
Lecture at opera house and local social notices
Hon Lafe Young gave a fine Sunday night lecture at the opera house. Miss Zola Brown won ten dollars in gold from the editor for most votes. The crowd narrowly avoided a serious accident when a runaway team struck a buggy near town. Gladys Teeter and Roy Caston escaped with minor injuries as the horses tangled in harness saved by the crash.
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Lafe Young
Opera House
Miss Fairchild
Pleasant
Ben Oldt
J. H. McCarthy
Batavia
Graber
Elmer Mort
Zola Brown
Odd Fellows
Yeomen
Gladys Teeter
Roy Caston
W. L. Morris
Center Township Local Notes and Births
Fine weather continues as planting nears. Miss Raye's Plum Grove and Maple Grove schools close soon. Neighbors visit, including Cornell and Jacobson families. Two births reported: H F Crile’s son and Lorren Six’s daughter. Visits involve Richland, Batavia, and Fairfield residents.
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Miss Raye
Plum Grove
Maple Grove
Miss Green
Verne Cornell
W. F. Miller
A. A. Cornell
Perera Montgomery
George Cornell
John Jacobson
Helen Jacobson
H. F. Crile
Sadie Lewis
Helen
Richland
Lorren
Babe
Martha Nelson
Helen Murphy
Charles Conner
Batavia
Fairfield
G. W. Cornell
S. Cornell
Selma Jackson
Fred Stever
Jacobson
Local Residents Visit and a Packwood-Neslon Marriage
Mr and Mrs Ray Nelson and children visited at the Nelson home Thursday. Fred Paxson of Packwood and Nora Sutton united in marriage last Wednesday at the Sutton home. The Gambells and Linders were seen in Hedrick and Abingdon visits noted.
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Ray Nelson
Nelson Home
Jas. Lnider
Abingdon
W. R. McVey
Ottumwa
E. R. Gambell
Hedrick
F. R. Gambell
C. H. Linder
Joe Nelson
Vern Bradfield
Dorothy
Hal Mendenhall
Richland
Leota Canfield
Chillicothe
Iowa
Frank Roberts
T. D. Cuddy
Fred Paxson
Packwood
Nora Sutton
J. A. Sutton
Nannie Linder
Gussie Brown
John Steele
Social Roundup and Local Visits Reported
Mrs. Otto Steele traveled to Ottumwa Wednesday. Mr. J H Hepler from Kirkville Iowa visited Frank Roberts on Tuesday. Harve Cummings was in Winfield Iowa last week. A masquerade party was hosted Saturday evening at Cyrus and Mrs. Ruggles home with all reporting a fine time.
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A. Stewart
Libertyville
Minnie Wiggins
Livermore
John
Fairfield
Lila
Woodstown
N. J
Kate
Sheridan
Wyo
Mollie
Norwalk
Iowa
Ora
Lubbock
Texas
Peebler
Jefferson County
California
Will West
Ankeny
Dunkard
Frank Winsell and Son
Dexter
Otto Steele
Ottumwa
J. H. Hepler
Kirkville
Frank Roberts
Harve Cummings
Winfield
Cyrus Ruggles
Poverty Social at Woodman Hall Entertains Tonight
An Evergreen Lodge invitation announces a poverty social at Woodman Hall on Wednesday May 8 at 8 PM. The rules impose fines for women and men dressed inappropriately and describe a complicit committee to introduce strangers, with specifics on fines and attire.
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Evergreen Lodge
Woodman Hall
Komitty
Fairfield Man Explains China Rise From Fifth Commandment
Des Moines May 6 China’s rise to world power is gradual and guided by divine will, says Rev J E Shoemaker, a missionary on furlough. He spoke at a local church urging Japan’s war humility and noting China’s obedience to the fifth commandment as key to its rise.
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New Republic
Des Moines
Iowa
China
J. E. Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Real estate transfers dated April to May in Fairfield area
Real estate transfers list several parcels in Fairfield with buyers and amounts. James L Wilson to Thomas Gobble 33.91 acres northwest, Rollin J Wilson to Charles Messer lot 10 block 13 East Pleasant Plain, heirs of Robert Stephenson to A C Fisher lot 8 block 2 Ireland subdivision 2400 John W Stephenson to A C Fisher north 7 feet lot 7 block 2 Ireland subdivision 2400 May 3 Jacob S Gantz to Independent School District Fairfield lots 9-10 block 8 New Plat of Fairfield 5000 May 4 J M Lute to Martha Smith lot 1 in new northwest 35-72
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James L. Wilson
Thos. W. Gobble
Gotoe WG Ieee
Wacales
Rollin J. Wilson
Charles Messer
East Pleasant Plain
Robert Stephenson
A. C. Fisher
Ireland
John W. Stephenson
Jacob S. Gantz
Fairfield
Property description for Centennial addition sale note
Parcel 10 part lots 5 6 Menden hall's sub division block 36 Centennial addition valued at 775.00.
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Mendenhall
Weather Crop Bulletin May 5 1912
The week ending May 5 1912 was warmer than usual with daily temperature excesses of 2 to 5 degrees. Heavy rains on April 28 and frequent showers delayed field work in southern counties while light to copious showers on the 2nd to 4th provided ample moisture. Rapid vegetation growth followed with most trees green and fruit trees in blossom. spring sown grain and grasses started well and corn preparation increased. Livestock remained in pasture with adequate feed. planting expected to be general the coming week. George M. Chappel, Section Director.
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George M. Chappel
Jefferson County Primary Election Proclamation 1912
Notice to Jefferson county electors that a primary election will be held June 3 1912 at polling places. Poll hours vary by precinct with 7 00 am to 8 00 pm in registered cities and 9 00 am to 8 00 pm in other precincts. Nominations for numerous state and county offices will be made by major parties and delegates elected to the county convention. Official seal and date May 6 1912.
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Jefferson County
Iowa
United States
Congress
Co. W. McBurg
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M. D. Peebler
J. B. Fry
Walt Pringle
Ollie
Isaac Webb
L. G. Myers
Lester
Will Kenyon
Earl
Christian Church
Fred Paxton
James Sutton
Grandma Oliver
E. Phelps
J. A. Smith
J. N. Smith
B. C. Marlow
Linby
Boen
Mr. Boen
Smithart
Vernis Scott
C. W. Peters
Harris
Spener
Dr. Grimes
Wapalo
Oscar Steigleader
Clark Scott
Ed. Avery
Veo
I. N. Loomis
Arthur Loomis
Geo. Spellman
Belknap
Mary E. Copeland
Sam
Robert Ramsey
Free Methodist Church
Ethel Greason
Lucile Anderson
Center
John H. Copeland
Mary FE. Copeland
Zella Bryan
Ed. Hamilton
Wallace Gill
James Knight
Tom Utley
Mrs. Anderson
McKee
Frank Davidson
Sen
Stockport
Center Township
Rane
SELZ
Stubbs Building
Selz Royal Blue Shoe Store
Fairfield Man
J. M. Lute
Martha Smith
New
Merrick & CO
F. D. Kerrick
Buchanan
North Side
Hufstedler & Baker
Children’s Union
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