Fairfield Notes on Visits and Travel Across Towns
A long list of visitors and residents’ trips appears in Fairfield notes. Dr Chester Fordyce travels to Des Moines for a brief stay while Mrs C M Thompson and Mrs F L Eck visit from Pleasant Plain. Otumwa guest Dr Iona Miller hosts Hubert Hoskinson of Ottumwa, and many others, including Jed Harrison from Los Angeles and Miss Hetty McWilliams returning to Downing Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Fordyce
Des Moines
C. M. Thompson
F. L. Eck
Pleasant Plain
Fairfield
Hubert Hoskinson
Ottumwa
Iona Miller
C. J. Wall
Chicago
T. L. James
D. H. Mealey
G. F. Turner
Abingdon
H. P. Bosworth
South
Fry Copeland
Brighton
E. J. Denison
Harry Davis
Libertyville
Elwood
Baby
Burlington
Kansas
P. Carey
Ed. Angstead
C. C. Risk
Aurora
Ills
FE BR. Shaw
Harold Angstead
Davenport
Stella Monfort
John Bellville
Washington
Roy Hutchinson
Mediapolis
Chester Scott
S. B. Wisecarver
C. R. Carlson
Dear
Richland
Dick Pall
Stewart
S. FE
DuVall
Oscar Easton
Southern Iowa Launderers’ and Dry Cleaners’ Club
Chariton
J. O. Laird
O. F. Fryer
J. A. Rice
Packwood
Dr. Palmer
Palmer Institute
Harriet A. Hague
Union Town
Penn
Ethel Ketchum
Mt. Pleasant
Louis Hershberger
Rambo
Clyde Greer
Bessie
M. D. Rodabaugh
Kansas City
Rosalie Harris
Ames
R. M. Day
Fred Rains
Scott
Birmingham
Ted Kocher
J. E. McClain
Batavia
Henry Pierson
Hobart Myrick
Ft. Madison
J. B. Monfort
W. C. Smith
Martha Junkin
California
Ethel Junkin
Los Angeles
Fred Hunt and Son
Alton
C. J. Fulton
Fred Hunt
Bert Dill
R. B. Louden
W. C. Spaulding
Dillon Turney
R. B. Louden, Jr
A. C. Weygandt
Eldon
Parsons Wins Penn-Parsons Field Meet
Parsons wins the Penn Parsons field meet by a large margin with team totals 62 and 44. Winners include Collins Pr in 190 yard dash and discus throw, Zeigler Pr in mile run, B Fry Pa in 120 yard hurdles, and various Pa and Pr athletes setting and sharing times and distances across sprint, distance, and relay events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Collins
Smith
Zeigler
Hillery
Lene
Fry
Clark
Wearkman
Penn
Court records show verdicts in damages cases
District court saw a verdict for Lukas Zaharyas against C R I P Ry Co for 48 dollars after a week long trial over land overflow. J E Bales and Son seek 350 dollars for a heifer injured by a chute in Stockport. State of Iowa v Miller postponed to September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lukas Zaharyas
J. E. Bales & Son
Stockport
State of Iowa
Deaths of Robert E. Ramsay Near Winchester
Robert E. Ramsay died Friday morning May 4 at the home of his brother in law E G Spencer after an appendicitis operation. Born April 24, 1864 on a local farm, he married Clara B. Simmons October 30, 1889 and had three sons Gren John and Samuel. A Free Methodist member, funeral services were held Sunday at 11 in the Free Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Ramsay
Winchester
E. G. Spencer
Clara B. Simmons
Gren
John
Samuel
Mr. Ramsay
Free Methodist Church
This City
Evergreen Cemetery
Unopposed Democrat Wins Dallas County Superintendent Post
In Perry Iowa on May 7 the Dallas County race for county superintendent saw the Republican party move to block any challenger to Democrat Carolyn Forgrave. After a petition named Prof Pearl Sager of Dexter for the Republican ticket, a Republican committee persuaded him to withdraw, leaving Forgrave unopposed for a second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Iowa
Dallas County
Carolyn Forgrave
Adel
Pearl Sager
Dexter
Sager
Water Main Extension Boosts South Main Fire Protection
A six inch water main is being laid from the McElgerry property on South Main to the city limits, about a quarter mile. The project will serve a large residential district lacking adequate fire protection and is expected to be self sustaining with heavy residential use. It stands as the summer’s major extension amid other lines likely to be added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElgerry
For Sale Pony and Harness Bargain Inquire at Tribune
For Sale a 9-year-old white pony mare, sound and gentle, suitable for driving alone or with a partner, great for children. Also advertised is a horse buggy and harness for lady or child use. Inquiries at the Tribune office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Buchanan
Tribune Office
Hospital Nearing Completion in County Building Progress
The hospital work nears finishing floors and only workmen admitted during the final phase. Completion may push turnover to July 1 or later, after which furnishing will proceed. Ward rooms are largely being outfitted by private volunteers, ready with building completion. A Methodist Church Junior League event Thursday at 7 30 features scenes from Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm with 10 and 15 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Mrs. Wiggs
Rebecca
Sunny Brook Farm
Thanking R F D No 5 patrons for birthday gift
J M Gregg, a 67 year old carrier on R F D No 5 in Fairfield Ta Iowa, expresses gratitude for a silver birthday shower from patrons and praises the route and community, noting fond memories and appreciation for kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
J. M. Gregg
Carrier
Fairfield, Ta
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Kate Brenneman
The children thank friends and neighbors for kindness during their mother Kate Brenneman’s illness and death and for floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Brenneman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orville Johnson
J. L. Young
Murray & Allender
Fairfield, IA
Democrat
United States
Towa Journal of History and Politics
State Historical Society of
Towa
Kish-ke-Kosh
Billy Sunday
Fargo
North Dakota
Thomas Osborn
Lowa
Osborn
Ist
The
Tribune
State
Flanders
Studebaker Automobiles
Studebaker
the Studebaker Corporation
Detroit, Michigan
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